O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 11, ISSUE 563 July 26, 2008 $1.25 : 1.75 EURO Cyprus 34 Years Later: Alexios Next Round of Direct Threatens Talks Set for this Fall Patriarchal By Evan C. Lambrou isfaction with current efforts to Schism Special to The National Herald reach a Cyprus solution. Sources said Mr. Ban believes NEW YORK – Republic of Cyprus Mr. Christofias will work hard for a Russian Upset President Demetris Christofias met political settlement, and has ex- with Turkish Cypriot leader pressed his own readiness to con- With Bartholomew’s Mehmet Ali Talat for the fourth tribute to the reunification effort, time this past Friday, July 25, held noting that the process toward a so- Visit to Ukraine as part of efforts to resume direct lution is a matter on which the two negotiations which will prospec- ethnic communities in Cyprus must tively lead to a settlement to re- decide. By Theodore Kalmoukos unite Cyprus, divided since 1974, Cypriot Ambassador to the U.N. Special to The National Herald when Turkey invaded and subse- Andreas Mavroyiannis met with quently occupied the divided island Mr. Ban on Tuesday, July 22, ahead BOSTON – Patriarch Alexios of republic’s northern third. of his departure from New York. To Moscow threatened to create a Details about the actual meet- undertake a new post in Brussels as schism in the Orthodox Church if Ec- ing, which was expected to under- head of the Permanent Cypriot umenical Patriarch Bartholomew take the final review of the working Representation to the European satisfies the request of the govern- groups and technical committees, Union. ment and the people of Ukraine and set up to prepare the groundwork Mr. Mavroyiannis thanked Mr. takes its Orthodox Church under the for full-fledged negotiations, were Ban for his efforts in promoting a canonical and ecclesiastical jurisdic- unavailable at press time. Cyprus solution within the frame- tion of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Before the two met, however, work of his good offices mission. In a letter to the Heads of the Or- Mr. Christofias said a solution to HISTORY thodox Churches around the world, the longstanding problem will be The ongoing Turkish occupation Patriarch Alexios of Moscow threat- found by the Cypriots themselves, of northern Cyprus is one of the in- ened a schism if Patriarch noting that there are still obstacles ternational communities most in- Bartholomew proceeds in “uncanon- to surmount, including Turkey’s in- tractable disputes. ical doings” in Ukraine. Alexios stat- ternal political situation. In 1974, following a period of ed in his letter that “if he shows un- According to Mr. Christofias, the violence between Greek and Turk- EUROKINISSI derstanding we are going to co-litur- first three meetings, precursors to ish Cypriots, Turkey exploited an Republic of Cyprus President Demetris Christofias lays a in memory of those who lost their lives during the gize with him and engage in talks” direct official reunification talks, attempted coup d’état aimed at Turkish invasion and subsequent occupation of Cyprus 34 years ago on Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Nicosia. and added that “on a contrary in- clarified and reaffirmed that “the uniting the historically Greek is- stance it is possible that an ecclesias- basis of the talks will lead to the so- land with Greece, and invaded and tical division will occur that could be lution for a bi-zonal, bi-communal occupied over one third of the is- compared to the Schism of 1054,” federation with a single sovereign- land. This led to the displacement meaning the Schism of Rome and ty, single citizenship and single in- of hundreds of thousands of Greek Constantinople. ternational personality in the Cypriots and the establishment of a Coufoudakis: McCain is Bush’s Clone At the of the tension is the framework, of which there will be separate Turkish entity in the decision of Patriarch Bartholomew political equality, as defined by the north. By Evan C. Lambrou Bush Administration’s failed poli- clear,” said Dr. Coufoudakis after to take part and actually officiate at relevant United Nations Security The Republic of Cyprus, the in- Special to The National Herald cies over the past eight years. being asked which of the two can- the ceremonies marking the 1020 Council resolutions… Whatever ternationally recognized state, And while he did not exactly didates he thought would make a anniversary of the Christianization has been achieved since the 21st of claimed sovereignty over 97 per- NEW YORK – No American in his give Barack Obama a ringing en- better President. of the Kievan Rus.. March is the outcome of mutual un- cent of the island and all surround- right mind should vote for John dorsement, Dr. Coufoudakis said “I’m not ashamed to admit that Patriarch Alexios suggested to the derstanding between the two lead- ing waters, with the United King- McCain in November, and Greek that, in light of what he termed I’m an active Democrat, and given Orthodox Prelates not to travel to ers.” dom controlling the remaining Americans should stop allowing the Senator McCain’s unwillingness to what has transpired under the Bush Kiev and participate in the celebra- In a live interview on CNN-Turk three percent. The island is de facto Church to take the lead in their po- distinguish himself from President Administration – our economy is in tions. television this past Wednesday, July partitioned into four main parts: litical affairs, according to Van Bush, Greek Americans should take shambles; our international image Archbishop Ieronymos of 23, Mr. Talat said he hopes the ac- 1. The area under the effective Coufoudakis, one of the country’s a chance on Senator Obama (D-Illi- has been tarnished; the middle and All Greece called a special meet- tual reunification talks will start in control of the Republic of Cyprus in most eminent Greek American nois) because Mr. Obama, at least, class has been devastated; and our ing the Synod on Tuesday, July 22 in September. “I think these negotia- the south of the island. scholars. is campaigning for change. civil liberties have been eroded – I which it was unanimously decided tions will start in September,” he 2. The Turkish-occupied area to In a recent interview, Dr. “I’m speaking very openly, and I don’t see how any rational person that the Church of Greece will fully said. The last such talks were held the north, which calls itself the Coufoudakis told the National Her- have no qualms about saying what can support John McCain, who is participate in the celebrations this four years ago. “Turkish Republic of Northern ald that a vote for Senator McCain I have to say because the record of basically a clone of George W. Bush. weekend and that the Archbishop U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki (R-Arizona) amounts to nothing what has happened in this country himself will lead the delegation of hi- Moon has reportedly expressed sat- Continued on page 7 more than a continuation of the over the last eight years is very Continued on page 6 erarchs and priests. On the contrary, the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus in its special meeting on Tuesday decid- ed not to participate at all, either by The Ongoing the presence of Archbishop Chrysos- Photo Exhibit of Monuments Opens in New York tomos nor any delegation of any kind in the festivities in Ukraine. The Magic - Or By Stavros Marmarinos choir of the Kykkos Monastery how- Special to The National Herald ever will travel to Kiev to sing the hymns during the Patriarchal Liturgy Curse - Of NEW YORK – Can you believe that on Sunday as was initially planned. across from the Columns of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis, Continued on page 4 The Billy Goat in the center of Athens in 1869, there was a large whitewashed windmill with a small house near Tavern it? Can you also believe that on the foot of hill where the Acropolis Clergy-Laity By Steve Frangos stands, Greek shepherds used to Special to The National Herald bring their sheep to graze in 1903? Moreover, can you also imagine ta- Congress Ends have no more curious as- bles and chairs next to the towering sociation with American sports his- Columns of Olympian Zeus, where tory than the urban legend known the Athenians of 1870, dressed in With Banquet as the ‘Curse of the Billy Goat.’ This their traditional foustanellas Curse (also known as the “Cubs (kilts), spent their day sitting and Curse’) is used to explain why the sipping their beverages? By Theodore Kalmoukos Chicago Cubs, as a major league If not, look no further than the Special to The National Herald baseball team, has not won a pen- photo exhibition on Greek archaeo- nant since 1945. Evidence of ‘Da logical monuments of the 19th and BOSTON – The 39th Clergy-Laity Curse’ (as Chicagoans invoke it) is 20th century, which is on display at Congress of the Greek Orthodox the long string of very specific regu- the Kouros Gallery in Manhattan, Archdiocese of America was com- lar-season and post-season troubles located at 23 East 73rd Street from pleted with a grand banquet on that always seem to plague this now until August 1st. Thursday, July 17 at the Marriot team. While this Curse is well- This exhibition has been put to- Wardman Park Hotel in Washing- known among die-hard American gether by the Benakis Museum in XXXXXXXXX ton with the presence of Deputy baseball fans it is not commonly A new exhibition, “The Creative Photograph in Archaeology: From the Traveling Photographers of the Secretary of State John Negro- known to the majority of Greeks in Continued on page 3 19th Century to the Creative Photography of the 20th Century,” runs at the Kouros Gallery till August 1. ponte. Mr. Negroponte, who is the United States. from a Greek extraction, in his re- Certainly this long-standing marks stated that “our community Curse can offer us insight into how has flourished thanks to our coun- Americans perceive Greeks - but try’s steadfast commitment to reli- more is at work. To fully under- Plane Makes gious freedom. Greek Americans stand this urban legend we must Menendez is Key Ally in Name Dispute are famously proud of their her- follow the life and career of itage, and if you’ll permit me for William Sianis. Sianis was of that Emergency By Robert Cohen anonymously placed a hold on He said he has had numerous saying so, that pride is well-found- generation of Greek immigrant Star-Ledger Washington Bureau Reeker's confirmation to pressure meetings with members of New ed.” Mr. Negroponte also said that promoters that literally helped cre- the administration and the Mace- Jersey's "significant Greek-Ameri- “Greek Americans represent the ate modern American popular en- Landing in UK WASHINGTON – Robert Menendez donians about the naming issue. can community" and feels strongly best of the American experience tertainment. Few Greek Americans has never been known to shy away What's in the name? Plenty. that resolving the name issue is im- through their entrepreneurial spir- today seem to realize that Greek from a political brawl, even one For Greece, using the name of portant to the stability of the region it, civic and religious engagement, immigrants were among the most By Theodore Kalmoukos that is thousands of miles from the Republic of Macedonia implies and American interests. and patriotism.” He also spoke prominent owner-promoters of Special to The National Herald , has its roots in antiqui- the landlocked country of 2 million In an interview last week he said about the need for religious free- nickelodeons, dance halls, beer ty and touches the raw nerves of people has territorial claims to the the use of the Republic of Macedo- dom of the Ecumenical Patriar- gardens, commercial record com- BOSTON – An Olympic Airlines air- two sovereign nations. northern Greek region also known nia name has created tension in an chate. panies, confectionary stores, jazz craft in flight from New York to From his perch on Capitol Hill, as Macedonia, and represents a se- important region of the world, and Mr. Alexandros Mallias, the Am- clubs, movie theatres, wrestling Athens made an emergency land- the New Jersey senator has injected rious threat that goes well beyond is understandably upsetting bassador of Greece in Washington, and boxing circuits, amusement ing at London’s Heathrow Airport himself into a bitter dispute over symbolism. Greece, a key U.S. ally. in his remarks emphasized the val- parks, circuses, and even rodeos! in England on Monday, June 23, the name of a small Balkan nation - For its neighbor, it's a matter of "Beyond the name, there are sig- ue of Hellenic Paideia and Civiliza- Sianis, successful as he was as a due to an episode caused by a pas- - a country that since independence national pride, sovereignty and nificant issues of culture, ethnicity tion and stressed their close ties promoter, is but a local Chicago ex- senger who was traveling to Greece in 1991 has called itself the Repub- self-identity. and a breakaway element for other with Orthodoxy. He said that “the pression of this era’s numerous with Rev. Nicholas Kouvaris, priest lic of Macedonia, and which neigh- The contentious dispute has led parts of the Balkans who want to be love of truth and the importance of Greek-American moguls, impresar- of the Transfiguration parish of boring Greece insists should be Greece to veto FYROM’s entry into recognized as Macedonia when good works, of contributing, our Corona, New York. known as the Former Yugoslav Re- NATO and has been the subject of Macedonia is within Greece," he ever-present values in Hellenic cul- Continued on page 5 Olympic Airlines verified to The public of Macedonia or FYROM. lengthy but unsuccessful diplomat- said. ture, from antiquity to today. And National Herald that its aircraft Menendez, siding with Greece ic negotiations under the auspices During Reeker's confirmation being a student of the Classics, it is made an emergency landing in and upset that the Bush administra- of the United Nations that included hearing last month, Menendez said clear to me that those of a Hellenic London but its officials refused to tion in 2004 recognized the repub- talks in New York last week. he has seen "school textbooks and education and Greek origin are the To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 say the reason that imposed that lic by its chosen name, is holding GREEK SUPPORTER maps that circulate in the Former beneficiaries of a culture and a tra- e-mail: emergency landing. up the president's nominee for U.S. Menendez, a member of the Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia dition that combines logic and [email protected] At the same time, various infor- ambassador to FYROM, Philip Senate Foreign Relations Commit- showing parts of Greece belonging faith; reason and spirituality.” mation, accounts and rumors had Reeker. tee, has supported Greece's inter- to the so-called 'Greater Macedo- Mr. Mallias also emphasized surfaced in the broader Greek Although he won't confirm or ests including on matters involving nia.'" that “Hellenic Paideia contains American Community, especially in deny it, interest groups on both Cyprus and Turkey going back to Another affront to the Greeks, knowledge from both the natural the New York area, which implicat- sides and sources on Capitol Hill his time as a congressman, and was he and others have pointed out, in- and the spiritual – our culture has say Menendez, a Democrat, and an active member of the House's Continued on page 3 Sen. 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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR OLYMPIC AIRLINES AT 800-223-1226 OR VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.olympicairlines.com THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 26, 2008 COMMUNITY 3 GOINGS ON... Photo Exhibit of Monuments Opens in New York ■ AUGUST 5 its 2008 Greek Festival. The festival CHICAGO – The Hellenic Museum & will be held in the Sacramento Con- Continued from page 1 he took photographs of Malta, Cultural Center cordially invites the vention Center (1400 J Street) on Crimea – where he even managed community’s young adults to attend Friday-Sunday, August 29-31. The Athens and is presented at the to take pictures of the war that was “Culture & Cocktails,” a social net- three-day event opens at 11 AM on Greek-owned gallery, in conjunc- taking place -, Greece, and the Mid- working event, at Athena Restau- Friday, with free admission until 3 tion with the University of Fairfield dle East, including Egypt and rant Garden on Tuesday, August 5, PM for that day only. Admission for in Connecticut, under the auspices Jerusalem. Robertson visited at 6 PM. Admission: $20. For more Saturday and Sunday is $5 for of the Consulate General of Greece Athens in 1854 and 1856. He information, call Peter Georgalan at adults and $4 for seniors over 65 in New York. stopped working in 1881 and 312-655-1234 or send e-mail to pge- years of age. Children under 12 “The exhibition photos capture moved to Yokohama, Japan. [email protected]. years of age are admitted free. – as well as can be done – the spirit Other photos show neighbor- Opening time is noon on Saturday of ancient art, which approaches hoods of Athens circa 1869 in the ■ AUGUST 15-17 and Sunday. Closing is set for 10 perfection,” Consul General Aghi forefront or backdrop. They were PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Travel to a PM, but “Greek Time” usually pre- Balta said in a statement to The Na- taken by William James Stillman, Greek village this summer – right vails, extending that closing time tional Herald. an American painter, photograph- here in Rhode Island. In an effort to generously. For more information, This exhibition premiered on Ju- er, reporter, and diplomat who was address the present economic please call 916-443-2033. ly 2nd, in the presence of approxi- born in 1828 and died in 1901. He crunch, high gas prices and the ris- mately 100 invited guests and pa- published a collection of photos ing cost of airfares, the Assumption FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – trons of the arts, including officials dedicated to the Acropolis in 1870. Church in Pawtucket will transform Saints Markella and Demetrios from the University of Fairfield. Before reaching the Parthenon, its parish grounds into a virtual Greek Orthodox Church cordially The gallery's curator Michael people visiting the Acropolis today Greek Island, and cordially invites invites the Northwest Florida com- Murray spoke with TNH and said pass through its front gates. Many everyone to attend its 81st annual munity and everyone vacationing that various art aficionados, as well visitors to the exhibition will be Greek Festival on Friday, Saturday in our beautiful resort area over the as archaeology and photo buffs, surprised to see the photos taken by and Sunday, August 15-17, right on Labor Day Weekend to its 2008 who not only admire the monu- A photo from 1870 of the Temple of Hephaestus by Petros Moraitis William James Stillman in 1869, church grounds (97 Walcott Street, Greek Festival. The festival will be ments of ancient Greece, but also that is part of “The Creative Photograph in Archaeology” exhibit. showing the front gates filled with TEL: 401-725-3127). Friday, 5-10 held at the Emerald Coast Confer- the work of Greek and foreign pho- ruins. Stillman shows a similar PM; Saturday, 12-10 PM; Sunday, ence Center on Okaloosa Island, tographers who captured these cul- scene in another photo he took of 12-9 PM. Directions: Exit 29 off I- Hwy 98E, Fort Walton Beach from tural treasures from the 19th centu- the eastern side of the Acropolis. 95N (to School Street) or I-95S (to Friday 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM, Saturday ry until today visit the exhibition The photo of the Columns of Broadway). Just follow the signs. 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Sunday daily. He also said that visitors to Olympian Zeus amidst residents This is a time when the Pawtucket 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM with an admis- the exhibition can observe the sitting at nearby tables was taken parish community showcases its sion charge of $2.00 per adult. changes that took place over the by Petros Moraitis in 1879. This Greek heritage, culture, and Ortho- There will be live Greek Music as years in the areas where these ar- artist was born in Mesi, Tinos in dox faith as it commemorates the well as dancers who will take the chaeological monuments are locat- 1835 and died in 1905. He studied feast day of the Dormition (Falling audience on a tour of Greece as ed by looking at the photos and painting in Athens and learned the Asleep) of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy they perform dances from all over making comparisons. art of photography in 1859 from Greek food and pastries; cooking the in authentic re- Costas Antoniadis, Professor of Athanasios Kalfas, with whom he demonstrations; traditional dancing gional folk attire. Enjoy Greek fa- Photography at the Athens Techno- subsequently opened a photo stu- & dance demonstrations; live music; vorites such as gyros and souvlaki, logical Institute provided guests dio. He later went on to open his the agora (open market place); and relax at the kafenion with a with a guided tour of the exhibition own studio, where he worked at for kafenio (café); church tours and coffee and delectable pastry while on the opening night. 35 years. more. Featuring a Greek Island Trip watching the dancers. There will In total, 76 black and white pho- Socrates Mavromatis, who was Raffle for a 10-day trip for two to be rides for the kids and a Silent tos taken by Greek and foreign born in Athens in 1949 and pho- Greece’s picturesque island of Auction as well as kiosks featuring artists of yesterday and today, in- tographed details of the Parthenon Skiathos at the Nostos Luxury Hotel crafts, jewelry, collectibles, wine cluding James Robertson, antiquities. He began working as a & Resort. Includes roundtrip airfare and beer, a bakaliko and much Demetrios Constantinou, William photographer in 1971. He started from Boston, lodging and meals more. Take the Chapel Tour which Stillman, Petros Moraitis, Constan- working in the Greek Cultural Min- (donation, $20 per ticket). Special is an ever popular feature. For more tinos Athanasiou, Anton Silberhu- istry in 1979, focusing on renova- kids activities are also planned. A information, call 850-244-0822. ber, Frederick Boisonas, Walter tion projects in the Acropolis. true glendi of family fun. Rain or Hig, Herbert List, Goesta Helner The largest part of the exhibi- shine, under the tents. Admission is ■ SEPTEMBER 12-15 and Socrates Mavromatis are fea- tion is comprised of photos of an- free and open to the public. Ample KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – St. George tured on display. tiquities in Athens, and mainly in parking with shuttle bus service Greek Orthodox Church cordially The exhibition photos are exact The Odeon of Herodes Atticus as seen through the lens of Demetrios the Acropolis. Photos from other available. For more information, call invites the community to its 2008 replicas made directly from the orig- Konstantinou in 1865 is part of the exhibit in New York. archaeological sites, including the Elli Panichas at 401-383-4711 or Greek Festival at the church (4070 inal negatives, and are divided into Temple of Poseidon in Sounio 401-943-1219, or send e-mail to cd- Kingston Pike). This three-day fes- five sections to help the audience more commonly known as the This- Robertson, a Scotsman, was (1919), Knosos (1920), the Temple [email protected]. tival has lots to offer such as all better understand the time period sion, is captured encircled by large born in 1813 and died in 1888. He of Aphaia in Aegina (1930), Delphi homemade Greek pastries, live and artistic technique of the photos. mounds of dirt along its southeast spent a portion of his career work- (1910), Corinth (1937), and Delos ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. – The Greek ?music, lots of authentic They are on display on both floors of and northeast sides. These photos ing in Constantinople. While living (1937) are also on display on the Assumption Greek Orthodox Greek cuisine, shopping, kids the gallery, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. were taken by James Robertson in there, in the district of Peran, he second floor of the exhibition. Church cordially invites the com- booths and many more festivities. Visitors will be impressed right 1853-1854, during which Greeks opened a photo studio sometime More information on the exhibi- munity to its festival at the church St. George has performed the away from the first photos in which wearing their traditional foustanel- between 1854-1856 and worked tion can be obtained by contacting (21800 Marter Road) from August Greek Fest for 29 years and has a the Temple of Hephaistus, which is las are also shown. there until 1867. During his travels, the gallery at (212) 288-5888. 15-17. More than 2,000 are expect- large ?following of tens of thou- ed to gather throughout the week- sands people yearly. For more infor- end to enjoy live music, visit the gift mation, call 865-588-5043. shop, enjoy homemade Greek foods and pastries, take a chance at ■ SEPTEMBER 18-22 the raffle and much more. Festival LAS VEGAS – The 5th Annual Opa Priest at Center of Airplane Emergency Landing highlights include: Opening Cere- Las Vegas & Greek Festival Trip will mony with community dignitaries beheld on Thursday, and lighting of the “Festival Torch” September18th to Monday, Sep- Continued from page 1 on Friday. Eat and drink in the tav- tember 22nd, at the Monte Carlo ern. Enjoy Greek favorites like gy- Hotel. Group discounts available. ed Rev. Nicholas Kouvaris. These ros and souvlaki. Relax at the cof- Book your room before the room rumors actually came from Greek fee café and enjoy Greek pastries block fills up. Please use offer code American passengers traveling on and coffee. For more information, “xopa08.” Rates are $130 (Thurs- the same aircraft to Athens. When call 586-779-6111. day and Sunday), $205 (Friday and the Herald spoke to Rev. Kouvaris Saturday). Call or book online he seemed to be aware of the ru- ■ AUGUST 21-24 (TEL: 800-311-8999, web: mors. PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. – The Greek https://reservations.mgmmirage.co In a telephone interview with Orthodox Church of Port Jefferson m). For more information, e-mail The National Herald from Greece, cordially invites the community to [email protected] or visit the Fr. Kouvaris, who is visiting his par- its four-day Greek Festival from Au- web at www.opalasvegas.org. ents and relatives declined that he gust 21-24 at its church (430 Sheep had any personal involvement in Pasture Road). Festival Times: ■ OCTOBER 17 the incident, describing the incident Thursday, August 21: 5 PM to 10:30 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American the way he experienced it. He PM; Friday, August 22: 5 PM to Hellenic Institute cordially invites blamed it on “a panic attack” that a 10:30 PM; Saturday, August 23: 1 - the community to the 5th Annual family friend experienced while 11 PM; Sunday, August 24: 1 - 10 Benefit Golf Tournament at Green- traveling with Fr. Kouvaris to PM. Delectable Greek Food and Pas- dale Golf Course (6700 Telegraph Athens. tries; Live Greek Music and The Hel- Road) on Friday, October 17. Asked if he became ill and if that lenic Dancers of NJ for Entertain- Breakfast is at 7:30 AM; Shot-Gun forced the aircraft to make an emer- ment. Carnival Rides and Games for Start is at 8:30 AM. Christine Bren- gency landing in London, Fr. Kou- the entire family; Magic Show; Pet- nan, USA Today Sports Columnist, varis said “no, that is not it.” He ex- ting Zoo; Cooking Demonstrations. will be this year’s celebrity golfer. plained that a “family friend with A friend of Rev. Nicholas Kouvaris (left) had a “panic attack” causing an emergency landing their plane. Phenomenal Fireworks on Friday Sponsorship: $5,000 – Tournament whom I was traveling suffered a night. Sweepstakes Drawing of 270 Sponsor, Tournament named after panic attack. The personnel of the ne that he did not remember any- anyone and every person can react Kouvaris said, “He is from Greece. "Fantastic Prizes on Sunday night. sponsor, name on all marketing Olympic Airlines were extremely thing. I asked him how that was in different ways.” He had come here to take some Sweepstake $100 donation (limited items and news releases, includes 8 polite. They asked me if I had any- possible, and he said ‘Father I am As far as his friend’s reaction, Fr. lessons and he was returning back to 3,999 tickets; 1 out of 15 prizes golfers; $2,500 – Tournament Co- thing with me to give him in order telling you the truth I do not re- Kouvaris said, “He was not danger- to Greece. If they say about his wins!) Prizes include 2008 Mer- Sponsor, Sponsor name on large to calm him down, and I told them I member anything.’” ous, neither for that matter, nor for veins, it is nothing; a small piece of cedes Benz, 2008 Jeep Wrangler X, signs in clubhouse foyer, includes 6 did not have anything because I did Fr. Kouvaris said, “the personnel the passengers.” Asked if he cut his glass simply cut his finger a little, 2008 Maxum Boat & Trailer, 2008 golfers; $1,000 – Hole Sponsor, not know that something of that of Olympic Airlines were very po- veins , he said, “No, the truth is that is all.” Nissan Frontier King Cab, 2009 Toy- Sponsor name on large sign, only sort would occur to the man. I asked lite. Of course if they were pre- while he was sitting in the chair Fr. Nicholas Kouvaris comes ota Corolla, 2008 Toyota Yaris one sponsor per hole, includes 4 them if they had any pill to give him pared, if they had that little pill having the table open with the tray from the island of Ikaria in Greece Sedan, 2008 Seadoo Jetski & trailer golfers; $500 – Golf Cart Sponsor, in order for him to sleep.” which they usually had in the past of food on, due to the crisis he expe- where he is visiting his parents or any one of the other 263 prizes. Sponsor name on one golf cart, in- Fr. Kouvaris also said that “at that were able to deal with situa- rienced he knocked on the tray these days. When he was asked You can buy a ticket through cludes 2 golfers; $250 – Registra- some point in the past seven or tions such as this one it would not table, the glass was broke and he when is he going to return to the church's website: www.kimisis.org tion Sponsor, Sponsor name on eight years I myself suffered a simi- be necessary to land in London be- cut his finger a little.” U.S. he said “in one and one half to or send a $100 check payable to the table, includes 1 golfer. Sponsor- lar panic attack. They had given a cause he would have slept and that Asked if his family friend is two weeks I will be back with God’s Greek Orthodox Church of Assump- ship includes include breakfast, small pill and I slept. In this case would have been the end of it.” Greek American or from Greece, Fr. help.” tion (include your name, address & Awards Ceremony, luncheon, they did not have anything to give (Note: The National Herald com- phone number). Admission is $2. greens fees and golf cart. 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Continued from page 1 lytism with their method known as propaganda fidely, which means Archbishop Chrosostomos attempt- propaganda of faith. ed to even prevent the choir from The Unia is considered the Trojan going to Kiev, but Metropolitan Horse that works against Orthodoxy. Nikiphoros of Kykkos told him that The Uniates have all the external the choir is going because it had characteristics of the Orthodox in- promised to Ecumenical Patriarch cluding the icons, the inner structure Bartholomew and it will not retract of their churches, the clerical vest- my promise. ments of the priests but they belong According to news reports from canonically and ecclesiastically to Constantinople especially via the the Pope of Rome whom they com- “Athens News Agency” the Ecumeni- memorate in their Liturgy and wor- cal Patriarchate called as “unjustifi- ship, while they also make use of the able, baseless and insulting” the re- . proaches of Patriarch Alexios of The current president of Ukraine Moscow in his letter to the prelates Victor Yushechenko, has set as his of the Orthodox Churches. Officials goal the emancipation of the Ukrain- from the Phanar said that they made ian Church from the Patriarchate of it clear that no schismatic Ukrainian Moscow and its proclamation to an hierarch will participate in the festiv- Autonomous Ukrainian Orthodox ities in Kiev in the presence of the Ec- Church or even a Patriarchate. Thus The choir that chanted the hymns at the opening ceremony of the 39th Clergy-Laity Congress in Washington D.C. The theme of this year’s Con- umenical Patriarch, except for the he visited Ecumenical Patriarch gress was “Gather My People to My Home,” based on Deuteronomy 4:10. canonical Metropolitan Vladimir of Bartholomew in Constantinople and Kiev. put forth the issue, suggesting initial- Reports from Athens suggested ly that the Church of Ukraine be- that Ecumenical Patriarch comes initially an Eparchy of the Ec- Clergy-Laity Congress Wraps Up with Banquet Bartholomew might cause an inter- umenical Patriarchate and later to be state problem and put in danger the given Autocephalous status. Continued from page 1 extremely positive and good bilater- At the same time the Ukrainian al relations between Greece and Rus- president invited Ecumenical Patri- been molded by the great tradition sia due to his approach to the ecclesi- arch Bartholomew to the 1020 an- of the Classics and of the Orthodox astical problem of Ukraine. Accord- niversary of the Christianization of faith.” ing to exclusive information of The Rus which is organized by the The Ambassador also stated that National Herald, the government of Church of Ukraine under Metropoli- “Hellenic education, more than any Greece is worrying a lot and has tan Vladimir. Patriarch Bartholomew other, and I say that not motivated called on Patriarch Bartholomew to told the Ukrainian president that the by some ethnocentric notion, gives even cancel his visit to Ukraine. The invitation should come to him from us the perfect combination of a val- Patriarch answered to government the Church of Ukraine. ues based paideia. officials to mind their own business When the Patriarch of Moscow It has given us an education and and to let him do his job. learned about the meetings and the a language which have contributed Along with Patriarch dealings in Constantinople sent a let- more than any other in the formu- Bartholomew, the Archbishop of ter to Ecumenical Patriarch lation of basic values, which still to- Athens and All Greece Ieronymos, Bartholomew requesting from him day, in the 21st century, continue to to send a delegation from the Ecu- shape democratic institutions, the menical Patriarchate to participate in sense of personal/individual duty, the festivities. Ecumenical Patriarch for the good of the whole.” Bartholomew grabbed the opportu- The Patriarch’s representative , nity and replied that he is going to the Archbishop of Thyateira and send a delegation which will be Great Britain read Patriarch headed by him personally. Bartholomew’s message, while TNH PHOTOS On July 2, Patriarch greetings were offered by New Jer- Leadership 100 Chairman Steve Yionas, right, addresses the plenary session of the 39th Clergy-Laity Con- Bartholomew issued an official news sey U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, gress in Washington D.C. with Archbishop Demetrios of America, center, and Archdiocesan Vice Chairman release stating the following: “Dur- Greek American congressman Gus and Leadership 100 member Michael Jaharis, left, listening attentively. ing its regular session, held on June Billirakis from Florida, Cyprus’s 23-25, 2008, The Holy and Sacred Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, Synod reviewed the invitations of Archdiocesan Vice Chairman His Beatitude Alexy, Patriarch of Michael Jaharis, and Michael Moscow, requesting a Patriarchal Sorirhos former U.S. Ambassador Delegation to attend the festivities of to Athens, who paid tribute to the the 1020th anniversary of the Chris- late Archbishop Michael of North tianization of the Kievan Rus and of and South America. Mr. Sotirhos His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, was instrumental in the creation of President of Ukraine, to His All Holi- the Youth Movement known as ness Ecumenical Patriarch Goya, which stands for Greek Or- Bartholomew to personally lead the thodox Youth of America. Archbish- aforementioned festivities. op Demetrios bestowed upon Gen- Having evaluated the invitations eral Chairman of the Clergy-Laity of the Church, Nation and the Congress Mr. Andrew Manatos the Ukrainian people, and in honoring medal of St. Paul. Greek American their feelings, the Mother Church – congressman from Ohio Zack as the one who originally guided the Space introduced the Dais, Mike Ukrainian people into baptism – de- Emmanuel, White House corre- Patriarch Alexios of has cided to respond to the aforemen- spondent Fox News, was the master made threats of a schism. tioned invitations through the send- of ceremonies and Leon Andris was ing of a Patriarchal Delegation under the Banquet chairman. A video of the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theofilos, the personal leadership of His All the life and legacy of Archbishop the Archbishop of Albania Anasta- Holiness. Michael was shown and Archbish- sios, the Metropolitan of Chechen At the Patriarchate, July 2, 2008.” op Demetrios concluded the and Slovakia Christophoros, the Pa- Following that development Pa- evening with remarks and benedic- triarch Elias of were all triarch Alexios of Moscow decided tion. scheduled to visit. Patriarchs of Ser- not only to be present at the Kiev fes- Earlier on Thursday at the ple- bia, Romania and Bulgaria will send tivities but also to co-Liturgize with nary session,the chairman of the Fi- representatives. Patriarchs Ignatius Patriarch Bartholomew, revoking a nance Committee George Vourvou- of Antioch and Theodoros of Alexan- prior decision of the year 2000 that lias announced to the delegates LEFT: Archbishop Demetrios of America and Patriarchal Representative, Archbishop Gregorios of Thy- dria reversed their initial decision he had officially stated that he does that the goal of the Archdiocese is ateira and Great Britain entering the room for the reception of the Archons of the Order of St. Andrew. and they will no longer be going be- not celebrate with Liturgy with Patri- to raise its budget to $80 million by RIGHT: National Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas, who completed her third term as president. cause they do not wish to ruin the re- arch Bartholomew due to the dis- the year 2020. He also said that lations of their Patriarchates with the pute about the Estonian Church. “the financial condition of the three years was finally defeated at Greece is one priest every 1,000 confidence that the Greek govern- Patriarchate of Moscow. The Herald revealed that a secret Archdiocese is good and healthy” the plenary session on July 17. faithful. ment will grant the six million eu- Ecumenical Patriarch meeting took place recently at the and emphasized that “things have Many opinions were expressed by It was announced at the Chan- ros ($9 million) that Archbishop Bartholomew, in a good will at- Ecumenical Patriarchate between never been better.” clergy and laity alike, the majority cellor’s meeting that the Chancellor Demetrios has asked for the reno- tempt, sent a letter last Sunday to Pa- Patriarch Bartholomew and the lead- Mr. Stephen Tserpelis from the of which were in favor of every two of the Archdiocese Bishop Savas of vations of the Ionian Village. triarch Alexios of Moscow inviting ers of two uncanonical ecclesiastical St. Nicholas parish of Flushing, year Congress. Troas will take a four months leave Mr. Stephen Yionas, Leadership him to liturgize together on Sunday branches of Ukraine who registered New York proposed that the parish- A reference was made about the of absence to go on vacation. Rev. 100 chairman, spoke about the or- morning at the Liturgy in Kiev, but their submission to the Ecumenical es should give more to the Archdio- low participation of the parishes. Al Demos former chancellor of the ganization and its progress and al- no response has been received at the Throne of Constantinople and pro- cese and that $20 million is not The General Legal Counsel of the Metropolis of Boston will replace so the $26 million contributions Phanar until the time this edition posed the following solution: both to enough. He said that “we have not Archdiocese, Mr. Emmanuel Demos him as long as he will be away. made to the Archdiocese since its went to the Press. According to the resign along with the canonical Met- learned to give. We are people of reported that 327 parishes were The heads of the Archdiocesan inception in 1984. The Leadership initial program, Alexios is scheduled ropolitan Vladimir. the one dollar.” registered and 710 delegates took Departments read their reports to 100 has 760 members in 41 states to participate in the Liturgy together They also asked for a new Metro- The Clergy-Laity Congress will part in the workings of the Con- the plenary session on Thursday in the U.S. and some $90 million in with the rest of the Prelates on Sun- politan to elected who will be accept- continue to be convened every two gress. ,July 17. The proposed budget for assets. day which will be officiated by Ecu- able by all three and the Church of years. The proposal that was made Archbishop Demetrios said the years 2009 and 2010 was Mr. Anthony Limberakis com- menical Patriarch Bartholomew. Ukraine to be proclaimed an initially at the Clergy Laity in there are 591 active priests and 187 passed in less than three minutes. mander in chief of the St. Andrew The issue of the Church of Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriar- Nashville in 2006 by Metropolitan retired many of whom continue to No actual discussion took place on Order of Archons of the Ecumenical Ukraine has ecclesiastical and politi- chate until it is granted Autonomy in Methodios of Boston and was re- serve on Sundays. The Archbishop the budget itself, nor on its detail Patriarchate made a plea to the ple- cal dimensions as well. After the dis- the future. ferred to the Administration Com- said that the analogy goes for one items. nary session for support of the Ecu- mantling of the former Soviet Union Archbishop Chrysostomos of mittee to have the Congress every priest every 2,500 faithful, while in Mr. Michael Jaharis expressed menical Patriarchate. and the emancipation of the Repub- Cyprus who made an official visit to lic of Ukraine from Russia, attempts the Russia and to the Patriarchate of are made to also emancipate the Moscow last week in his statements Ukrainian Orthodox from the Patri- to the Press said that “with all proba- archate of Moscow. bility we are not going to participate It is actually an eparchy of the in the festivities in Ukraine because Young Violinist Entertains Clergy-Laity Congress Church of Moscow under the arch- the Church of Moscow does not want pastoral care of Metropolitan of such a thing. Patriarch Alexios said By Theodore Kalmoukos saw people playing violin I liked Kiev and All Ukraine Vladimir. It is that he does not like what is going to Special to The National Herald the way they stand, I liked every- considered the Orthodox canonical take place in Kiev.” thing.” Church of Ukraine and is comprised Archbishop Chrysostomos also BOSTON – More than 800 people She began lessons with a fa- by almost 11,000 parishes and 9,000 said that “the Church of Cyprus rec- of all ages remained silent when a mous teacher.“Her name was Les- priests. ognizes only the canonical Church of young girl, Christina Dimitriou, be- ley Malay but she had a problem With the emancipation of Ukraine that belongs to the Patriar- gan playing violin at the cultural with her shoulder and she couldn’t Ukraine from Russia one its hierar- chate of Moscow” and he added that evening of the Clergy-Laity Con- teach anymore so she told us to buy chs, Metropolitan Philaretos broke “the Church of Ukraine is part of the gress in Washington. a violin at home to practice.” away from the canonical Church and Church of Moscow and it should re- Christina is the proud daughter Christina uses the Suzuki proclaimed himself Patriarch of Kiev spect its mother Church.” of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry and Betty method to play violin. She ex- and All Ukraine creating a schismatic Archbishop Chrysostomos also Dimitriou from New York. Mr. Jerry plained the method as “you learn ecclesiastical entity which is not rec- made strong waves at the Ecumeni- Dimitriou is one of the most pivotal very young to play by listening. I do ognized by anyone including of cal Patriarchate when he stated also officials of today’s Archdiocesan read music but it is mostly by ear, course the Ecumenical Patriarchate. that “it is Moscow’s privilege to grant Administration, serving as execu- and when you get older you start to It is called the Ukrainian Auto- autocephaly to the Church of tive director of administration and use music more.” cephalous Orthodox Church and it is Ukraine if it wishes to do that.” That also as head of the Finance Depart- She also said “I love music. It is comprised by approximately 4,000 statement by Archbishop Chrysosto- ment. perhaps the most important thing parishes and 4,000 priests, and it mos of Cyprus puts into doubt the Christina Dimitriou is a smart 12 in my life, I like singing, I like mostly covers the western part of the exclusive privilege of the Ecumenical year old girl with a lot of potential dance, I like playing violin.” country. Patriarchate to grand Autocephaly to go places in the field of music. In Dispite her very young age, Also another Autonomous and Autonomy to local Orthodox her first interview ever with The Christina also writes music. She Ukraine Orthodox Church was es- Churches. National Herald, Christina revealed said “music makes me so happy.” tablished by a self proclaimed Patri- Patriarch Bartholomew who is that she has a dream. She stated that she is “very arch Methodios which is comprised departed to Kiev will be accompa- “I want to do something with proud of her Greek-American iden- by 1,200 parishes and 700 priests. nied by the Archbishop of Athens music, my dream is to go to Broad- tity” and that God plays important Also this ecclesiastical entity is not and All Greece Ieronymos, Metropol- way,” she said. Christina Dimitriou, with her proud parents Mr. and Mrs. Jerry and role in her life. recognized by the Church of Moscow itans of France Emmanuel, Austria She also said “I am here to see Betty Dimitriou, played the violin at the cultural evening of the Clergy Christina’s mother, Mrs. Betty or any other Orthodox Church in the Michael, Myriofytou and Peristaseos what my dad does for the Archdio- Laity Congress in Washington. Dimitriou told the Herald that “ I world. Ireneos, Archimandrite Elpidoforos cese and the Clergy-Laity Congress am so proud of her. It is a God given The Vatican has sent for a number chief secretary of the Holy Synod Fr. and to play violin so I can make him paid off, I worked very hard for it.” stated “since I was a little kid I talent she has with music” and she of years now a big number of Uniates George Tsetsis, Fr. Vassilios Kotrot- very proud” and she added that “I Christina started playing violin wanted to play violin; that was the added “Christina is a very good kid, who are trying to exercise prose- sios and his Archdeacon. was pleased because the practice since she was 7 years of age, and only thing I wanted to do. When I she is an angel. THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 26, 2008 FEATURE 5 The Continuing Magic - or Curse - of the Billy Goat Tavern Menendez Sides with Greece

Continued from page 1 live continue. In FYROM Name Issue GOAT MAGIC ios and tycoons. In this roster of The Billy Goat Tavern remains a Continued from page 1 The Greek-American communi- flamboyant business showmen we dynamic Chicago institution. ty sees the matter quite differently. can easily identify Alexander Pan- The legend of the curse finds it re- volves the recent naming of a Nick Larigakis, executive direc- tages, Charles, George, and Spiro al origin in the pages of Chicago Macedonian airport in the capital tor of the American Hellenic Insti- Skouras, Tom Carvel, Tetos Deme- columnists who could not help but city of Skopje after Alexander the tute, said Menendez has been "act- triades, Tom Chamales, Andrew lampoon the many failures of the Great -- someone the Greeks con- ing in the best interests of the Unit- and William Karzas, Gus Kerasotes, Cubs baseball team. It is these many sider to be their warrior king. ed States to help create stability in Tom Packs, and many others. tongue-in-cheek news stories that "This is risky business," Menen- a region where Greece is an impor- As we will see, William Sianis’ form the real legend of the Curse. dez said. "And the Bush administra- tant player." career as a promoter, took him into While we are now experiencing a tion has created part of the - "The issue is not just the name. It some unexpected regions of popu- transition from newsprint to the In- lem by recognizing the name of the is what the name implies and how lar American culture. ternet the city of Chicago was, until Republic of Macedonia and by not that will be interpreted, which EARLY YEARS quite recently, a recognized ‘newspa- working vigorously to solve the Greece sees as an attempt to claim In 1909, William Sianis left his per town.’ Chicago was especially fa- name issue." it territory," Larigakis said. home village of Paleopyrgos and mous for its morning and evening Reeker, formerly a counselor at Yiorgos Chouliaras, a immigrated to Chicago Illinois. wall of open newspapers on com- the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, testi- spokesman for the Greek Embassy Working first as a newspaper boy muter buses and trains. Noted Beat fied at his confirmation hearing in Washington, said he could not Sianis stood at and around 47th writer-activist Allen Ginsburg on a that he has "seen reports of both comment on internal U.S. politics, Street and Halsted shouting out the lecture trip to Chicago was once pho- sides in the Greece-Macedonia dis- but added that Menendez' views headlines. It was at this time that a tographed in just such a setting only pute accusing each other of taking have been consistent in holding newspaper truck struck and frac- his newspaper had a hole cut in it actions or making statements that that "the former Yugoslav Republic tured Sianis’ leg. Forever after with him looking directly at the have inflamed the issue of the of Macedonia must stop its hostile William Sianis walked with a limp. viewer. name. In time, Sianis had saved Mike Royko (1932-1997), Chica- "It's a difficult problem. It's an enough money to buy a hot dog go newspaper man and national syn- emotional problem," he said. stand between the Chicago River dicated columnist was especially en- "But it is one that can be solved. and Streeterville. In 1937, Sianis amored with the old Greek saloon- So we're encouraging both sides to bought the Lincoln Tavern at 1855 keeper and wrote of William Sianis show greater flexibility, creativity, W. Madison with two $100 checks often in his columns and later his cooperation and do what is needed given him to repay debts and a five books. to find a solution." dollar bill. The checks immediately John Belushi (1949-1982), was Metodija Koloski, president of bounced and Sianis made good on another fan of William Sianis and the the United Macedonian Diaspora, them with the returns from the first infamous Saturday Night Live sketch an international advocacy organi- weekends’ earnings. The Lincoln known as the ‘Olympia Café’ in zation, maintained that Greece's Tavern was across the street from which the short order cook would stance has been unreasonable. the Chicago Stadium (now the shout out “Cheezborger, Cheezborg- He accused Menendez of refus- United Center). But, regardless of er, Cheezborger, No Pepsi…Coke” ing to meet with Macedonian- the successful opening weekend was a comedic tribute to many a late Americans from New Jersey, taking the business was anything but no- night spent at the Billy Goat Tavern. a narrow one-sided view, and arbi- table. One ploy Sianis used to boost There have been two “autho- trarily blocking Reeker's confirma- business was during the 1944 Re- rized” attempts to lift Da Curse. In tion. Koloski speculated that publican Convention in Chicago 1973, Sam Sianis, the nephew of Menendez was seeking to win was to drape the front of his build- “Billy Goat” Sianis, took a ride in a Greek-American votes and cam- ing with a “No Republicans Al- white limousine to Wrigley Field paign contributions. lowed!” sign. The tavern was soon where he and the goat were given a "He should be representing the filled to the rafters with Republi- red carpet entrance to the park. The views of all his constituents, not cans. Eventually, Sianis bought the The Chicago Cubs haven’t had much to celebrate since they haven’t goat wore a sign saying, “All is for- just the Greek-American communi- building. played in a World Series since 1945, when William Sianis placed a given. Let me lead the cubs to the ty," Koloski said. Yet it took a goat to make the curse on the team for not allowing his billy goat to attend a game. pennant.” Another such ‘goat-walk’ NUMBERS DON'T LIE Lincoln Tavern a truly profitable this time by one of the grand- The U.S. Census estimates near- concern. Here is, one version, of game in seven years and it had the Cubs lost the game. The follow- nephews (and yet another goat) ly 70,000 New Jersey residents what is said occurred: “One day a been a full 37 years since the Cubs ing day, Sianis sent Mr. Wrigley a went around the inside of the park. have at least some Greek ancestry, goat fell off a truck and stumbled had last won a pennant. The Chica- telegram: "Who smells now?" But still no pennant. and about 5,500 have Macedonian into the saloon where Sianis was go fans were in a frenzy. William The Chicago Cubs have not won There are three books on the ancestry. New Jersey Senator Robert grossing $7 a day. He adopted the Sianis arrived with Murphy the a World Series pennant since that ‘Curse of the Billy Goat:’ Steve Gat- Koloski noted that 124 countries Menendez goat, and was hauled into court. An Goat who was wearing a sign which faithful day. to’s, “Da Curse of the Billy Goat: The recognize Macedonia by its consti- attorney who did some work for read, “We Got Detroit’s Goat,” to For those of you who are not Chicago Cubs, Pennant Races, and tutional name. propaganda and work for a mutual- The Tribune told Billy: “This will be watch the final game. From this sports fans you may be quite sur- Curses” (Lansing: Protar House, "Greece wants Macedonia to ly acceptable solution to the name a million dollars worth of publicity point on accounts vary consider- prised to learn that the ‘Curse of the 2004); “A Chicago Tavern: A Goat, A change its identity. It wants it to issue." for you. The city won’t issue licens- ably. Billy Goat’ is just one among many Curse, and the American Dream” by change its passports and change its He said Greece would accept a es for goats, but we’ll save you.” On Either Sianis and Murphy en- such sports team curses. Still, it is Rick Kogan (Chicago: Lake Clare- constitution. It's too much to be "compound name" that included court day, the attorney and judge tered Wrigley Field or they didn’t. the only one I am now aware of mont Press, 2006) and “The Billy asked -- one country dictating to Macedonia. Last week, Macedonia conferred. The judge paroled the They definately were asked to leave that involves either Greeks or Goat Curse: Losing and Superstition another country what its name was reported to have rejected four goat “into the custody of William under the direct orders of Philip K. goats. in Cubs Baseball Since World War 2 should be," Koloski said. name proposals from the UN nego- Sianis for life.” From then on, Wrigley (1894-1977), the Cubs In April 1964, William Sianis by Gil Bogen (McFarland: 2008). The Very Rev. Father Slobodan tiator, including the names North- William Sianis was “Billy Goat.” owner. When Sianis asked why, all moved his tavern to Hubbard Song writer Chuck Brodsky has writ- Petkovski of the Saints Kiril and ern or Upper Macedonia. Pictures were in the newspapers. accounts agree it was because Street. The walls of this incarnation ten “Curse of the Billy Goat” that you Metodij Macedonian Church in Koloski, the president of the “And receipts began to go up to Wrigley said "the goat smelled." of the Billy Goat Tavern are covered can down load as an MP3 file (Chur- Cedar Grove said Menendez' atti- United Macedonian Diaspora, said $100 a day, and more. People came Again, exactly what happened, floor-to-ceiling with photographs ckBrodsky.com Records) so there is tude is an affront to Macedonia's Macedonia has considered adopt- from the Stadium after all the next, is unclear. of journalists, framed news stories no telling where this urban legend of people and national identity. ing a compound name for use in in- sports events. They stood four deep “In some versions of the story, about William Sianis, photographs the Billy Goat Curse is headed. "I don't know why he is doing it. ternational organizations like the at the bar, and some nights we nev- Mr. Sianis and his goat left the ball- of goats, a VIP [Very Insecure Peo- We do know William Sianis was a He is welcome to work with the UN or European Union. er closed (Chicago Tribune Novem- park and returned, angry, to the Bil- ple] Room, and innumerable items natural Greek immigrant promoter Greeks, but why not the Macedo- But he said it has rejected the ber 24, 1966).” ly Goat Inn. Once at the bar, Sianis you have to see yourself to believe. of the old school. What is called, nians?" he said. Greek idea of changing its constitu- DA CURSE is said to have told a newspaper William Sianis died in October ‘goat magic’ in Chicago bars, can of- The same view was expressed by tion and passports or altering its On Friday, October 5, 1945, man that his goat had been insulted 1974. He was a philanthropist of fer us new insights into the roles of Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-8th Dist.), who name for dealings with nations that William Sianis spent $14.40 for and disappointed, and the Cubs the first order and I am truly sorry Greeks in American sports, urban called Menendez' approach "ab- already recognize the Republic of two box seat tickets for the final would be hexed until Mr. Wrigley this all too brief account has not re- legends, and the nature of Greek im- solutely appalling." Macedonia. game of the World Series. The came to the bar to apologize to the ported more on this aspect of this migrants as leading promoters in nu- Chicago Cubs had played the first animal. In another version, man extremely generous and thoughtful merous forms of popular American three games in Detroit and had a and goat stood outside Wrigley individual’s life. Yet as urban leg- entertainment. If nothing else, once one-game lead over the Tigers. It Field and Sianis raised his fist, ends will the Billy Goat Tavern, the you learn of ‘Da Curse,’ you never was a pivotal moment. Wrigley shouting "The Cubs no win here no baseball hex and other associated think about Greeks and goats the Field had not hosted a World Series more!" Whatever the duo's actions, stories surrounding this one man’s same way again! Washington Restaurant Finds New Uses for Ouzo Top Draft Pick Koufos Spurned Big Offers from Greece for NBA By Kirk Evans “I add a batch of fresh apples for The Free Lance-Star the final 24 hours, just long enough to bring back that flavor I'm looking By Ross Siler get him not to do this because he's Ask most people what happens for,” says Isabella. The Salt Lake Tribune going to get burned out during the when you drink ouzo, and they'll I can attest that the clear, golden Big Ten season.' “ tell you it sneaks up on you, and be- apple-cardamom ouzo does indeed Even before he took his first Although Koufos was blessed fore the evening is over, you're have a startlingly intense apple fla- class at Ohio State, al- with extraordinary height in a fam- compelled to snap your fingers, vor, backed by a hint of exotic, al- ready completed his major in inter- ily where nobody stands taller than fling plates and glasses into the most curry-like spice on the finish. national relations. All it took, in 6 feet - “This is my lottery win- fireplace and yell “Opa!” There are three to six flavors fact, was one offer the 7-footer re- ning,” he joked - he grew up almost Oh yeah, and doesn't it taste like available at any given time. I tasted ceived out of high school to play overnight as a player, according to licorice? watermelon, a pale pink, cloudy in Greece. Greynolds. Well, all of these are true to one drink that starts off sour, reminis- There was a $5 million contract In January 2007, GlenOak extent or another. Ouzo is the na- cent more of green rind than the waiting for Koufos to sign and a snapped Canton rival McKinley's tional spirit of Greece, made by dis- sweet red fruit, but finishes with a beachfront villa waiting for him to 41-game home winning streak as tilling fruit such as grapes and figs rush of tangy, clear watermelon. call home. He could play for the Koufos finished with 32 points, 19 into a clear, powerful, flavorless The apricot ouzo is milky yellow Olympiakos club team in Athens, rebounds and 10 blocks. He scored brandy. and tastes fruity and mildly sweet, which would throw in any car of his 28 of his team's first 34 points in This brandy is then infused with choosing for good measure. the game. anise seeds and other spices, which It wasn't the NBA, though, The next night, Koufos came is where the licorice taste comes Ouzo is the national which was why Koufos could say he back and totaled 32 points, 15 re- from. Ouzo is then diluted to a spirit of Greece, made was living a dream Friday when he bounds and seven blocks to lead manageable strength of about 40 was introduced as the Jazz's newest GlenOak to victory over Detroit percent alcohol by volume. by distilling fruit such member, selected with the No. 23 Country Day, the school that pro- The traditional Greek way to as grapes and figs into pick in the first round of Thursday's duced Chris Webber and Shane serve ouzo is in a small glass with a clear, powerful, draft. Battier. ice, diluted with a little water. Wa- “With basketball, I follow what “He's as close to ter turns the ouzo milky white be- flavorless brandy. my heart says,” Koufos said. “My as I've ever seen,” Country Day cause anethole, the essential oil of heart told me to go to Ohio State coach Curt Keener told the Canton anise, is soluble in alcohol but not with a big hit of anise and a curious because I'm going to learn and de- AP PHOTO/SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, CHRIS DETRICK Repository. water. When you dilute ouzo, the wisp of something smoky in the af- velop more as a player.” Utah Jazz draft pick Kosta Koufos, center, is photographed with his Koufos also has dealt with anethole separates out and turns tertaste. He spent Friday meeting with jersey with Jazz president Randy Rigby, left, and general manager tragedy as his father, Alex, a pedi- the clear spirit cloudy. My favorite is cherry, a purple coach Jerry Sloan at the Jazz's prac- Kevin O'Connor, right, at the Jazz practice facility in Salt Lake City on atric oncologist at Akron Children's Though ouzo has been around concoction made from a blend of tice facility - “He told me he's going Friday June 27, 2008. Hospital died of liver cancer 10 for centuries, it remains popular in dried and fresh cherries, a small to be hard on me, which I love,” years ago. this country mainly in Greek portion of which retain their pits. Koufos said - and posing for pic- “We sat and talked about it, Greynolds said. “All indications Rogich said that Koufos paid a restaurants. This version macerated 30 days. tures with his new No. 41 jersey, thought about it, but not much,” were they were interested, but visit to his father's grave Thursday Chef Mike Isabella of popular “The more fruit you use, the last belonging to Thurl Bailey. said the Rev. Dan Rogich, who runs that's the way it goes sometimes.” and also lit a candle in his memory Zaytinya Restaurant in Washington quicker the maceration process,” Koufos' mother, Kathy, said she the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Rogich said Koufos asked him, at church. hopes to widen its appeal. He feels says Isabella. had learned of two Greek churches Church in Koufos' hometown of “Should I be going to Greece?” “The thing I told him,” that ouzo's licorice-y taste serves as The result is an intense aroma of in Salt Lake City while her son said Canton, Ohio, and has been a men- amid the disappointment. Once Greynolds said, “it makes you grow the perfect foil for the fresh flavors fresh, ripe cherries backed by a hint he was confident in his abilities de- tor since childhood. projected as a lottery pick, Koufos up faster, makes you appreciate of seasonal fruits, and he makes, by of smoky licorice. It was so good I spite coming to the NBA after only “He said, 'My dream is to play in wound up being selected by the things. It makes you look a little dif- hand, a number of incredibly deli- drank it down in one gulp, savoring one season at Ohio State. America. Greece is always going to Jazz, a team for which he didn't ferently at life.” cious fruit- and herb-infused vari- the sweet, juicy cherry flavor and “As a 19-year-old, yes, I'm be there.'“ even work out before the draft. At the very start of his NBA ca- eties of ouzo every few weeks. the barest hint of coffee and Asian young,” Koufos said. “But at the On draft night, though, Koufos “I think things are meant for a reer, Koufos already has had to Try pomegranate. Or lemon spices. Delicious. same time, I feel like I can con- again was tested. He watched as reason when they happen,” Kathy make a difficult decision. Instead of thyme. Or cinnamon, allspice and After tasting four and going tribute to the program. Everybody's the hometown Cleveland Cavaliers Koufos said. “As the day's progress- playing for Greece in an Olympic coriander. back for seconds on one or two, I got something to work on and I'm passed on him as a possible succes- ing, that feeling is solidifying for qualifying tournament next month “It's a lot, a lot of experiment- clumsily pushed back from the bar going to do that and I'm going to sor to Zydrunas Ilgauskas and se- me that it's a good fit.” in Athens, Koufos will play for the ing,” Isabella says, when asked how and began to dance slowly, snap- work hard at it and raise my game lected N.C. State forward J.J. Hick- The Jazz, meanwhile, can only Jazz's summer-league team at the he comes up with his wide variety ping my fingers and yelling “Opa!” to the next level.” son with the No. 19 pick. hope that Koufos' work ethic will Rocky Mountain Revue. of drinks. Fortunately, the competent bar The biggest question for Koufos Jack Greynolds Jr., who coached help accelerate his development. If it costs him a chance at play- For example, he found that mac- staff had moved all breakables out had been whether that next level Koufos at GlenOak High, admitted Rogich said it wasn't uncommon for ing in the Olympics, Koufos didn't erating (not what you think it's of my reach. Anyway, Zaytinya would take him to Europe or the the Cavaliers' decision “took a little Koufos to shoot for an hour and a seem particularly bothered. soaking fruit in alcohol, kids) ap- doesn't have a fireplace in the bar. NBA. He was contacted regularly wind out of the sails.” half before and after every Buck- “For me, the priority's NBA,” ples and toasted cardamom pods in I bought three pounds of cher- by Greek teams in the last year, “Obviously, it's the hometown eyes game last season. Koufos said. “Always will be. What- ouzo long enough to extract maxi- ries and a bottle of ouzo, and I've some asking if he would consider team and he knows LeBron “When he first came,” Rogich ever the staff needs me to do to ex- mum apple flavor “dried out” the set a date a month from now to leaving Ohio State in the middle of [James] pretty well, playing to- said, “the coaching staff there cel on the NBA level, I'm willing to natural sweetness of the apples. watch “Zorba the Greek” at home. the season. gether the last couple summers,” called me and said, 'How can we do.” The solution? And I have a fireplace. 6 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 26, 2008 Coufoudakis Assesses the Greek American Community’s Political Progress

Continued from page 1 the community’s political activism, “If you carefully examine who How do Greek issues fit in with he said, citing Mr. McCain’s recent speaks out on issues like human the larger concerns of terrorism, And as long as McCain is unwilling visit to the Archdiocese, where he rights and the rule of law in foreign problems in the Middle East and oil to state a position that makes him a met privately with Archbishop policy, and if we bring to them how interests in that region, Dr. different candidate than what Bush Demetrios and Rev. Alexander Kar- our issues touch the very heart of Coufoudakis was asked? has been, I don’t see how any ratio- loutsos, but had no substantive dis- the issues they also care about, that “If we start from the end of nal American can vote for him. It cussions with anyone else about will help. At the same time, howev- World War II, Greece and Cyprus has nothing to do with the man’s Hellenic issues (see June 14, 2008 er, we have to be prepared to help have occupied very significant honesty or integrity. It has to do edition, page 1). them on issues that are important strategic locations. We have wit- with the issues facing us today,” he “The Church has a significant to them. It’s the typical, ‘You nessed that in a number of crises said. spiritual and cultural role to play in scratch my back, and I’ll scratch over the years. We have seen it with “Obama, on the other hand, has the community, and is a foundation yours.’ That’s how you build coali- the fact that, even though Turkey is promised a great many things on for Hellenism to be maintained in tions,” he said, citing the arms em- an important corner regionally, social, economic an foreign policy this country. But as far as political bargo of 1974-75 as a proven mod- Greece still has an important role to issues. People who never in their action is concerned, I believe that el. play strategically because of the life gave a dollar to any political should be left to our secular leader- “The embargo lasted until 1978, control it has over the Aegean Sea, campaign before are clearly excited ship. The Church can help by pro- despite successive attempts by vari- from the island of Carpathos all the about him – but the damage will be viding places for us to meet and of- ous political leaders who tried to way up to the Dardanelles. But even greater if his promises do not fer its moral opinion on issues, but undermine it. At the end of the day, Greece did not capitalize on all of materialize or fail to take root to the leadership role should be in the the combination of broader inter- its strengths because it was too pre- bring about the changes we so bad- hands of laypersons, not clerics,” national events and some degree of occupied with playing the anti- ly need today,” he said, adding that Dr. Coufoudakis said. apathy on the part of Athens basi- communist game, and was ulti- Senator Obama would probably be But the Church doesn’t seem to cally undermined the effort, and mately taken for granted, while able to enjoy a supportive Con- be willing to withdraw from that, we lost the vote for the continua- Turkey played both the United gress, which currently has a Demo- he said, and doesn’t seem to show tion of the embargo by very few States and Russia to obtain military cratic majority, though he also criti- any real willingness to bring lay votes. But that coalition held to- and economic assistance,” he said. cized Congress for giving into the leaders into the equation and give gether for a good four years, and “Greece has supported the Unit- Bush Administration too easily. them an opportunity to sound off the embargo had an impact as far ed States, but the United States has “Obama should enjoy a great on the community’s issues. as showing the reality of what polit- not shown much sensitivity to is- deal of Democratic support in the “The very fact that, time and ical action can do on issues of for- sues affecting Greece, like Aegean Congress – because he can not ful- again, at the community level, we eign policy,” he said. security and the Balkans with the fill his promises by himself – al- are led by priests on political issues Asked specifically how it is in recognition of FYROM as ‘Macedo- though Congress has succumbed to is a definite weakness,” he said. America’s interests for problems in nia’ or the recognition of Kosovo as pressure from the Bush White The problem is not necessarily Cyprus or Imbros and Tenedos, or an independent state. Greece has House, and has failed to perform its unique to the Greek American com- for the ongoing persecution of the done what it takes to be responsive checks and balances role. But I’ll munity, Dr. Coufoudakis added, but Ecumenical Patriarchate in Con- to America’s needs, but America vote for anybody except for a Re- Greek Americans are perceived as stantinople, to be resolved in ways has not done the same in return,” publican clone of George Bush,” Dr. being led by their religious leaders. that are more favorable to Greek as he added. Coufoudakis said. “I wouldn’t call it a stigma, but it opposed to Turkish interests, Dr. Earlier in the interview, Dr. “Having said that, I would like is a distinguishing mark. From the Coufoudakis said the United States Coufoudakis said the State Depart- to see more tangible plans as to early days of our community’s his- would be upholding its own agree- ment used “divide and rule” tactics how Obama will bring about the tory, and in the old ethnarchic tra- Van Coufoudakis, one of the Greek American community’s most emi- ments, values and ideals by doing against the community. Asked to changes he is promising. I have dition of the Greek and Cypriot nent scholars, says the community still needs to mature. so. clarify what he meant by that, he been through too many Presiden- struggles for independence, the “It’s a question of what should said,” I think that, at different tial campaigns and elections; I have Church has always asserted itself, some other high-ranking officials. – if we present those issues strictly be done about the religious free- times, Washington has played on heard too many promises; and I’m so some of it is natural. And some They’re given a lot of praise in pub- as Greeks or persons of Greek her- dom of the Patriarchate; reopening the feelings of patriotism in the too old at this point in my life to of it goes right to the heart of the lic, and promises are made. And itage. But our failure has been in the theological school on Halki; Im- Greek American community to try simply say I believe,” he said. American political system where yet, after the promises have been not explaining Hellenic issues with- bros and Tenedos; and that whole and force us to act as an ‘American’ Dr. Coufoudakis also noted, recognizable religious and ethnic made and after the money has been in the context of American national package of issues we have in front group, and not as an ‘ethnic’ com- however, that Senator Obama has community leaders are invited by collected, those same officials don’t interests. I think this has been the of us. It’s not a matter of what the munity. ‘How can you be good not been in Washington long political leaders to meet and visit follow up on what they promised to real struggle,” he said. Greeks say should be done. All Americans, and not act along the enough to become as entrenched with them. That plays well in Amer- do. The re-election of George Bush “I know that this is one of the countries should espouse religious lines suggested by our own govern- by special interests as Senator Mc- ican politics, and I really don’t in 2004 is a classic example,” he themes AHI has hammered on freedom. What has happened to ment?’ It’s a silly game, but unfor- Cain and other long-serving offi- mind that. But there has to be an said, citing the Bush Administra- year-in and year-out, but the aver- the Patriarchate not only violates tunately in our community, this has cials in Washington. understanding that, when it comes tion’s decision to formally recog- age Joe on the street thinks that, the very essence of religious free- had a very serious impact over the “Obama’s career in the Senate to political activism, there should nize FYROM (Former Yugoslav Re- because someone with a Greek last dom, but at the same time also vio- years psychologically.” has been relatively short compared be credible lay leadership taking public of Macedonia) as the “Re- name speaks of Hellenic issues, he lates a major treaty that the United In the final analysis, Greek to McCain. That has its strengths, charge and working with the com- public of Macedonia” just two days or she does that only because they States itself signed – the 1923 Americans need to change they and it has its weaknesses. Don’t for- munity to help achieve its political after President Bush was re-elected are of Greek heritage. So efforts Treaty of Lausanne, which is still a way Greeks and Hellenic issues are get that, when Jimmy Carter ran objectives,” he said. in November 2004. should be made to explain why we valid international treaty,” he said. perceived in Washington, Dr. for President and got elected, he The community’s lack of politi- “Greek Americans raised a lot of – as Americans – care about issues “The same thing applies to Im- Coufoudakis said. was looked upon as a total outsider, cal accomplishment is not limited money for Bush, but at the end of that affect the core values of this bros and Tenedos. We say that eth- “When President Truman pro- and that limited a lot of what he solely by Church interference, how- the day, these very same people had country and its political system. nic cleansing is illegal, and we had posed aid to Greece and Turkey in tried to do. Obama will also proba- ever, and Greek Americans have to hardly any kind of reaction to what And that may help some of the a hand in convicting Milosevic and the early days of the Cold War, bly have to make up for such overcome other problems, he Washington did with an issue that more traditional Greek Americans, sending him to international court members of the Senate Foreign Re- deficits, but a lot depends on who pointed out. is vital to Greece and the Greek who are afraid to deal with their for his ethnic cleansing activities in lations Committee wanted the pro- he selects to play on his team – According to Dr. Coufoudakis, American community,” Dr. own ethnicity, come to terms with the former Yugoslavia. Yet we have gram administered so that the aid hopefully people with the vision to there are three over-arching prob- Coufoudakis said. the fact that issues affecting Greece seen ethnic cleansing committed by was not wasted or subject to theft make genuine changes and unite lems in the community’s failure to One of the main reasons the and Cyprus today are also Ameri- Turkey not only in Imbros and or misappropriation of funds. Peo- this country as it moves forward,” exert greater influence on U.S. for- Greek American community fails to can issues. Democracy and human Tenedos, but also in Cyprus, and ple assumed the same model used he said, citing President Truman’s eign policy, which tends to favor hold its elected officials more ac- rights are American issues. The use the U.S. has failed to come down for Greek projects would also be example. arch-nemesis Turkey. countable, he explained, has to do of force against innocent states – harder on the Turks,” he said. used for the Turkish program,” he “Before Harry Truman stepped HOLDING OUR ELECTED with a lack of good organization like the Turkish invasion and subse- “Again, this violates the very said. in to take over after President OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE and commitment. quent occupation of Cyprus – is an essence and sensibilities of democ- “But Secretary of State (Dean (Franklin Delano) Roosevelt died, “One of the weaknesses the so- “Part of it is a question of organi- American issue,” he added. ratic societies and the rule of law. It G.) Acheson said, ‘No, because the nobody thought much of him. He called Greek lobby has had from zation. Even though we have the If America takes the proper violates the European Convention Turks are proud and independent was a junior senator from Missouri the 1970’s until today is, one, the American Hellenic Institute, for ex- moral stand on such issues, and on Human Rights because of ac- people, and if we impose anything with no real political experience. lack of leadership and, two, the un- ample – which does a great deal of does not practice double standards tions directed against people due to on them, they will not accept our But he surrounded himself with su- dermining that has taken place – good work, and does define the is- – e.g., it’s bad if it happens in their ethnicity, culture and religion. help… (whereas) the Greeks are perstars, and he was not afraid to the divide and rule policies that sues affecting our community, and Rwanda or Darfur, but it’s okay if it If America really does believe in de- our traditional friends. They need have superstars like George Mar- have been directly aimed at the does communicate the substance of happens in Turkey – its global lead- mocratic principals, we can not our help, and at the end of the day, shall around him who helped build community. The third point is that those issues to both public officials ership is credible, Dr. Coufoudakis close our eyes and say, ‘Well, it’s sad they will do what we tell them to American policy during the critical we have not held our political fig- and the community – we are large- said. Similarly, the lack of consis- that it happened, but let’s just try to do.’ Look at the difference in per- period right after the Second World ures accountable for what they ly lacking in effective organiza- tent and proper moral approach in talk to the Turkish prime minister ception. Greece has always had War. So the test of Obama’s leader- promise to do,” he said. tions. That’s part of the problem. American foreign policy adversely and see how he can change.’ That’s that reputation: We’re traditional ship, if he is elected, will have to be “I raise this issue because other Another part of the problem has to affects the way the United States is just unrealistic. The absence of ac- friends and allies. And we are. But proven much like it had to be ethnic groups that are active in the do with the unwillingness of Greek viewed by the rest of the interna- tions to back our words is the main that doesn’t mean we should acqui- proven with Truman,” he said. political process, like the Jewish Americans to give enough money tional community as the world’s reason we see the problems we see esce to anything and everything America needs a change, Dr. American community, make it very to make it possible for organiza- leading country. in relation to Turkey and Cyprus to- Washington wants us to do,” he Coufoudakis explained, because its clear that, despite their internal tions like AHI to function more ef- But even if the Greek American day,” he added. added. position as leader of the free world disagreements, they hold their fectively,” he said. community were more organized is in serious question after eight elected officials accountable for “Look at the organization that and took a more unified and coher- years of rightwing policies which what they have said and done, and AI-PAC (American Israel Public Af- ent approach politically, Dr. have benefited only a select few, what they promised to do,” he said. fairs Committee) has in Washing- Coufoudakis was asked, would it CLASSIFIEDS particularly since the terrorist at- “This we have failed to do. Even ton, for example, and look at the make any measurable difference in tacks on September 11, 2001. though the Greek American com- budget and staff we have in our or- light of longstanding strategic poli- “The combination of American munity may not be very large com- ganizations. In terms of budget and cies in the West? The egregious of- FOR SALE IN GREECE needs reporters and assistant editor polices since 9/11 has simply un- pared to the Jewish American or staff, there’s no comparison. Unless fenses of the Turks against the for English weekly paper. dermined the legal, moral and po- Hispanic American communities, you have a financially sustained Greeks in recent history seem to BEACHFRONT PROPERTY FOR Exceptional writing/reporting litical basis of all American prac- for example, the fact is that in key and organized effort around your contradict the validity of that argu- SALE ON A GREEK ISLAND skills and bilingual fluency a must. tices in the Post-War Period. Unfor- states like New York, Massachu- issues, you can not be effective with ment. Attractive one acre (about four Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips and tunately, this is not the first time setts, Florida, Michigan and Cali- just 3-4 voices speaking out every “That’s because Turkey has a stremmata) property – excellent in- cover letter to 718-472-0510 or that our policies have been in con- fornia, we have enough numbers to so often on issues that affect Greece highly influential backer in the vestment and location, with a fan- [email protected]. flict with the principals we advo- make a difference in tightly con- and Cyprus,” he added. United States. But it’s not only tastic view and just steps away 111609/01 cate,” he said. tested Presidential elections, let Asked why he thought the com- what Greek Americans can do by from a magnificent beach. Close to “We saw it with the support the alone tightly contested Congres- munity’s wealthier members don’t themselves. 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A 5-6 percent mar- as more useful and effective than ple who were upset with rule of law ANTONOPOULOS thority of this country have eroded. gin in the summer does not make donating to some of our traditional violations – Greek and non-Greek VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHER/ FUNERAL HOME, INC. For those of us who travel overseas the election safe for any candidate organizations. Perhaps they don’t congressmen who were upset CINEMATOGRAPHER Konstantinos Antonopoulos - fairly frequently, America’s stand- in November. It’s too early to tell at think giving to AHEPA or AHI is vis- about all the drugs entering Ameri- INTERN WANTED Funeral Director ing in the world is at the lowest lev- this point, but in a tightly contested ible enough; perhaps sometimes can urban centers through Turkey. Have an eye for video? The Nation- 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., el we have ever seen it. That’s why election – and this will be a tightly they are suspicious of others’ mo- It brought together people who tru- al Herald is looking for college-lev- Astoria, New York 11105 whoever gets elected in November contested election – how Greek tives. But our community is highly ly believed in democracy and the el VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHERS for (718) 728-8500 will have a hell of a time redefining Americans behave in key states will educated and generally well-off so- rule of law in American foreign pol- internship opportunities. Earn Not affiliated with any and upgrading the United States’ have an impact,” he said, stressing cio-economically, so it’s not that icy,” he said. credit towards your degree and other funeral home. image from a global perspective,” that the Greek American vote could that we don’t have the money or “Building coalitions is not easy. gain valuable experience in the he added. actually make a difference in key the necessary level of education. It takes effort. And this is part of world of journalism. Send current APOSTOLOPOULOS CHURCH INVOLVEMENT states at both the Congressional It’s the lack of will to commit re- our weakness. We are interested in resume, cover letter, and optional- Apostle Family - As far as Hellenic issues are con- and Presidential levels. sources,” he said. short-term success, but we are not ly, a link to a web-based example of Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - cerned, Dr. Coufoudakis said, the “If you look at the statistics of Greek Americans are also de- interested in long-term commit- your work (e.g. YouTube) to: pho- Funeral Directors of Greek American community needs how Presidents won elections at tached from Hellenic issues to the ment to a process that involves dai- [email protected] RIVERDALE to undergo a series of transforma- particular times – and the last two extent that many of them lack a ly and continuous work. 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PHOTOS: EUROKINISSI & AP Airplanes from the Turkish Air Force fly in formation over the Occu- Turkish troops take part in a military parade celebrating the occupa- Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan waves at the people in attendance pied Zone of Cyprus during the military parade in Northern Cyprus tion of Cyprus 34 years ago in occupied Nicosia. Turkish Prime Minis- and members of the media after watching the military parade cele- celebrating 34 years of the Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus. ter Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the celebrations. brating 34 years since the Turkish Occupation of Northern Cyprus. Cyprus 34 Years Later: Next Round of Direct Talks Set for this Fall

Continued from page 1 In a statement from Athens the Government had made “remark- settlement to the Cyprus problem day before, Greek Foreign Minister able efforts” in order to find a fair and said, “Our vision for settlement Cyprus” (a breakaway state recog- Dora Bakoyanni repeated calls for a and lasting solution to the Cyprus is clear. It is the establishment of a nized only by Ankara). just and viable solution to the issue, and said the peace process bi-zonal, bi-communal new part- 3. The U.N.-controlled buffer Cyprus issue. could proceed rapidly if both sides nership state on the basis of the po- zone (a.k.a., the “Green Line”) sep- “The coming day reminds every- agreed on fundamental principles, litical equality of two peoples; the arating the two, and… one, not just of the Turkish military but told reporters the Greek Cypri- equal status of two constituent 4. Two sovereign bases (Akrotiri invasion of Cyprus, but also of the ot side was blocking progress, cit- states; and the continuation of the and Dekelia), over which the U.K. continued illegal occupation of the ing the Greek Cypriot rejection of guarantee of Turkey.” retained jurisdiction after Cypriot territory of a European state, a the Annan Plan more than four Mr. Christofias denounced the independence was established in member of the European Union, in years ago. Turkish Premier’s visit to the is- 1960. violation of the relevant resolutions Mr. Erdogan also warned land’s north because it was held at In January 1950, the Greek Or- of the United Nations Security against attempts to water down the a time when the people of Cyprus thodox Church in Cyprus organized Council,” she said, underscoring “parameters” of a Cyprus settle- feel deep pain and sorrow for the a referendum, which was boy- Greece’s support for Mr. ment: “It is very clear that a com- events of July 20, 1974. Mr. cotted by then tiny Turkish Cypriot Christofias’ efforts and the coun- prehensive solution will be on the Stylianidis said Mr. Erdogan’s visit community, with over 90 percent try’s leadership. basis of the realities of the island,” and remarks were inflammatory, voting in favor of union with She also encouraged the Turkish he said. “Nobody should expect the provocative and counter-produc- Greece. Restricted autonomy under Government to take a “moderate Turkish Cypriot people to give up tive to the reunification effort. a constitution was proposed by the and level-headed approach which on their own governance, equal British administration, but eventu- would allow for a new, well-pre- status and equal partnership rights The above incorporates informa- ally rejected. pared and substantive negotiating and to live as a minority. Nobody tion from reports posted by the Turmoil on the island was met effort to commence under the U.N.” should daydream and attempt to Athens, Cyprus and Anatolia with force by the British, who start- In Turkey, meanwhile, the Turk- change these parameters.” News Agencies, as well as from ed openly favoring Turks in police ish General Staff issued a statement During Mr. Erdogan’s visit, Mr. reports posted by the Associated and administration. Wreaths are place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the an- last Sunday to mark the 34th an- Talat called for a just and lasting Press and Turkish Daily News. Cyprus nonetheless attained in- niversary of the Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus. niversary of July 20th as “Peace & dependence in 1960, after an Freedom Day,” asserting that the agreement in Zürich and London Cyprus announced that all its ports favored Turkish interests, incurring presence of 35-40 thousand Turk- between the U.K., Greece and of entry in the north are closed, as the indignation of Western allies ish troops in northern Cyprus has Turkey. Great Britain retained the they are not under its effective con- who claimed the plan was fair. guaranteed peace and security for two sovereign bases while Cypriot trol. This past March, the Cypriot both parties on the island since Government posts and public of- Turkey euphemistically refers to Government demolished a wall 1974. fices were allocated by ethnic quo- this event as an “embargo,” but also which had stood at the boundary During a three-day visit to tas providing the minority Turks a denies Cypriot vessels the right to between the Greek-controlled side northern Cyprus, Turkish Prime permanent veto, as well as 30 per- use Turkish ports. And as of this and the U.N. buffer zone. The wall Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at- cent in parliament and administra- past July 1, Turkish Cypriot holders had cut across Ledra Street in the tended a ceremony to celebrate tion, and granted the three mother of a Republic of Cyprus passport heart of Nicosia, and was seen as a “Peace & Freedom Day” and said, states guarantor rights. Shortly af- are not being allowed to exit powerful symbol of the island’s di- “Nobody should expect Turkish terwards, inter-communal violence Turkey for a third country unless vision. Ledra Street was reopened Cypriots to step back from the idea broke out, with Archbishop Makar- they have a “TRNC” passport, ac- in the presence of Greek and Turk- of self-administration, equal status ios of Cyprus calling for constitu- cording to reports. ish Cypriot officials this past April and equal partnership and to ac- tional changes as a means to ease Since the de facto, but not de ju- 3, underscoring the free exchange cept living as a minority group.” tensions. re, partition of the Republic, the of commerce between both sides. Mr. Erdogan referred to the In 1974, the U.S.-backed Greek two entities have followed separate TWO SIDES STILL Turkish invasion as a “humanistic junta, in a move to draw attention paths. QUITE FAR APART operation which had no intention away from internal turmoil in The Greek-controlled south is a Greeks commemorated the other than bringing peace to the is- Greece, attempted a coup on July constitutional democracy which Turkish invasion of Cyprus last land. Everybody should perceive 13 to replace Makarios with Nikos has reached great levels of prosper- Sunday morning, July 20, with a this reality and evaluate history Sampson and declare union with ity, with a booming economy and memorial service for the fallen at from this perspective… the peace Greece. Seven days later, on July sound infrastructure. It is part of Makedonitissa Tomb in Nicosia. operation, which was waged by 20, Turkey launched its invasion. the U.N., the E.U., and several oth- Greek Education Minister Euripi- Turkish armed forces brought free- This resulted in bloody conflict and er international organizations by des Stylianidis met with President dom, confidence and prosperity to Evzones of the Presidential Guard stand in front of the Tomb of the partition of the island. whom it is recognized as the sole Christofias afterwards. Turkish Cypriots.” Unknown Soldier during a wreath laying ceremony for the anniver- The overwhelming Turkish land, legitimate government of the Mr. Stylianidis conveyed the Mr. Erdogan said the Turkish sary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. naval and air superiority against whole island. The area not under support of the Greek Government the island nation’s weak defenses the legitimate Cypriot Govern- and Prime Minister Costas Kara- led to 37 percent of the land being ment’s effective control is heavily manlis for ongoing efforts to solve brought under Turkish control, as dependent on Turkey. the Cyprus problem, stressing that 170,000 Greek Cypriots were evict- Several U.N.-sponsored efforts the solemn ceremonies served to Blaze Forces Evacuations Near Athens ed from their homes in the north. have failed to reunify the divided remind the international communi- In 1983, Turkish Cypriots unilat- island republic over the last four ty of the illegal invasion and con- ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Hundreds Also Wednesday, authorities de- copters battled the blaze outside erally proclaimed independence. decades. The last major effort to tinuing occupation of the island’s of local residents and factory work- clared a disaster on the island of Athens. The cause of the fire and ex- As of today, more than 1,500 settle the Cyprus dispute was the north. ers were evacuated from homes and Rhodes, where a fire forced the tent of the damage were not imme- Greek Cypriots and some 500 Turk- Annan Plan. Talks collapsed at The “We honor the memory of the businesses north of Athens on evacuation of at least two mountain diately known, Fire Service officials ish Cypriots are officially listed as Hague on March 10, 2003 when people from Greece and Cyprus who Wednesday, July 23 as a large forest villages but did not threaten the is- said. Water drops were hampered by missing as a result of the invasion. the then Turkish Cypriot leader, 30- lost their lives in order to defend fire forced authorities to suspend land's popular tourist resorts. thick smoke and fear that the water The events of the summer of 1974 year strongman Rauf Denktash, freedom and express the undivided northbound train services and close Greece's army and Fire Service might hit residential areas. Scores of dominate the politics on the island told then-U.N Secretary-General support of the Greek people and the a section of Greece's main highway, were sending reinforcements to homes and factories near the high- today, as well as Greek-Turkish re- Kofi Annan he would not put the Greek Government for Cyprus’ ef- police and the Fire Service said. Aegean Sea island, where at least way at Varymbobi were evacuated, lations. U.N. blueprint up for referendum. forts to arrive at an agreed solution The blaze swept through a pine 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) of for- but no damage to property was re- More than 100,000 settlers from The Annan Plan eventually un- for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federa- forest in the Varymbobi area, 12.5 est were destroyed, regional govern- ported. mainland Turkey have since colo- derwent several revisions in an at- tion whose operation will be based miles (20 kilometers) north of ment officials said. Police said traffic was being redi- nized the occupied north, in viola- tempt to win support. The Turkish on the principles of the European Athens. Three other large blazes were al- rected to secondary roads after a tion of the Geneva Convention and Cypriot side ultimately voted in fa- Union and the resolutions of the “The fire is covering a large area, so reported elsewhere in Greece. section of the highway linking various U.N. resolutions. vor of the Annan Plan’s fifth version United Nations Security Council, and has reignited at several sites Fires last year ravaged a nature Athens to Greece's second largest Following the invasion and the – during the April 24, 2004 referen- thus preserving a single character, where the fire had previously been reserve north of Athens and killed city, , was closed. capture of its northern territory by da – but Greek Cypriots over- national sovereignty and single na- contained,” said Haris Damaskos, 76 people throughout Greece _ de- The Hellenic Railway Organiza- Turkish troops, the Republic of whelmingly rejected it because it tionality,” he said. deputy regional governor for east- stroying 500,000 acres (200,000 tion said all northbound train ser- ern Attica. hectares) of forest, farmland and vices from Athens were suspended “The factory evacuations were olive groves in August alone. after a passenger train nearing the ordered as a precaution.” On Wednesday, planes and heli- blaze was turned back.

Olympiakos Signs NBA Star NEW YORK (AP) – Josh Childress is averaged 11.1 points and 5.6 re- different, but it's his decision at the leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek bounds in four years with Atlanta end of the day," Hawks center Al club Olympiakos, reversing the about being drafted sixth overall in Horford said. "I'm disappointed course of the many international 2004 out of Stanford. about it because he's one of the guys stars who have signed with the NBA. Childress said he intended to re- that I really liked to play with, but Heading overseas allows Chil- sign with the Hawks, who made the we have to be able to bounce back dress to make more money than he playoffs for the first time since 1999 and try to sign the other Josh (free could have as a restricted free agent and pushed eventual champion agent Josh Smith)." in the United States. The Hawks had Boston to seven games in the first Olympiakos initiated the contact the right to match an offer from an- round. But he felt the team didn't with Childress, said Lon Babby, an- other NBA team, but not from an in- show a sense of urgency in making a other of his agents. With the ternational club. deal, and he turned down an offer strength of the Euro against the dol- Agent Jim Tanner said Wednes- he considered too low. lar, Babby believes international day the three-year deal was worth Atlanta general manager Rick clubs now have the resources to about $20 million after taxes. The Sund said that while he believes the pursue high-level American players money is guaranteed, and Childress Hawks made a proposal that was -- and other restricted free agents can opt out of the contract after competitive within the NBA, it may reciprocate the interest be- each year. would have been fiscally irresponsi- cause it creates leverage they lack "I've talked to a few guys, and it ble to try to match Olympiakos. within the NBA. could become a trend," Childress Sund wouldn't reveal the exact "The path to globalization that said on a conference call about oth- numbers of Atlanta's offer. But he the NBA has paved for years now er Americans following his lead. said it exceeded the salary cap's mi- appears to travel in both directions," "I'm not so sure it won't. It's differ- dlevel exception, which is more Babby said. ent. We thought out of the box a lit- than $5.5 million, and would've International players have tle on this one." have made Childress the team's spurned the NBA for lucrative offers The 6-foot-8, 210-pound fourth-highest paid player. back home in the past, but Ameri- Minister for the Interior Prokopis Pavlopoulos, left, with Cyprus Minister of Justice and Public Order guard/forward averaged 11.8 "Obviously I'm not happy with it cans of Childress' caliber have not Kypros Chryssostomides and the Parliament President Dimitris Sioufas during the laying of the wreaths at points and 4.9 rebounds as the because I wanted him on my team. I done so in the prime of their ca- the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Hawks' top reserve last season. He wish things would have turned out reers. 8 OBITUARIES THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 26, 2008 Remembering Nico S. Yperifanos, Greek Barter Finance Expert and Entrepreneur

NICO S. YPERIFANOS cess, hidden amongst oranges in a Rome, for his services to The Vati- spirit and an uncompromising BORN SEPTEMBER 14, 1913 truck ride to safety. can, he was awarded the Honor of work ethic that are rare among us. DIED JULY 20, 2007 After the war, he began his ca- Commandatore. Tireless, interested, fun, dashing, reer in world-wide cotton and sug- In the early 1950’s Mr. Yperi- handsome, a kind and generous A dynamic, indefatigable entre- ar barter finance and distribution fanos moved to Havana as a part- man who made friends easily and preneur and lover of life, people between the Middle East, Europe, ner with the New York investment was quick to help those in need, al- and beauty to his death…life in Cuba, South America and the US. banking firm Gordon Graves & ways with gratitude and in celebra- equal measure hard work, chal- He also worked as an importer and Company. He established and man- tion of life, beauty, women and lenge, joy and love with barely a exporter of industrial and other aged the firm’s international divi- children. moment wasted. Nico S. Yperi- products. Mr. Yperifanos moved to sion negotiating financing for Mr. Yperifanos was a recognized fanos was Greek by birth. He lived Rome to establish his own firm and world-wide public works in associ- backgammon champion in Greece in Athens, Cairo, Rome, Havana lived at the Excelsior Hotel. During ation with U.S. construction com- and Turkey, an accomplished polo and New York, working and travel- the period Mr. Yperifanos lived in panies, foreign governments and player and skier. Always happy to ing the world over into his 92nd other private industries using try something new, he possessed year. Mr. Yperifanos spoke Greek, barter agreements where desirable. other talents and interests too nu- English, Spanish, French, Arabic The changing political winds merous to note. He led a remark- and Italian, fluently. A true curtailed his career in Cuba landing able life for his 93 years and was a Mediterranean mercantile man of him in New York in January 1959. youthful inspiration to many peo- both the old world and the new, In addition to continuing his activi- ple. with a resolute belief that anything ties with Gordon Graves in New Born to father Spiro Yperifanos, was possible. York, Mr. Yperifanos, launched and Director of the Greek National rail- Mr. Yperifanos lived through quickly built the U.S. division of the roads, mother Melpomeni, the sec- two world wars, a depression, and famed Greek jewelry firm Zolotas ond of four siblings, brothers a revolution in his native country, Jewelry. Commencing in New York, George and Johnny, sister Pipina, all by his mid thirties. He studied the retail and wholesale businesses Nico Yperifanos died on July 20, 2007 surrounded by his family. preceded by all of them in death, economics and political science in grew to include the major depart- Mr. Yperifanos is survived by his Paris. An entrepreneur from the ment stores in 39 U.S. cities and the Crantex Fabric Companies, Du- riences and new connections. The daughter Alexandra, his wife start, symbolic of his natural incli- U.S. Virgin Islands. Going forward, raflame and Wagner Teas. He also breadth of his experience was ex- Amalia, ex-wife Nell, ex-wife Fran- nation to celebrate, his first venture he also opened his own Zolotas continued working in Greek jewel- ceptional, but it was the depth of ca and nieces and nephews. was bottling and selling cham- Jewelry boutique and another one ry manufacturing and distribution, Mr. Yperifanos’s character that en- Mr. Yperifanos died peacefully, pagne in his home country. under the name Yperifanos Jewel- and real estate development. gaged people and held their atten- surrounded by his family on July At the onset of WWII, he joined ry, both in New York. Mr. Yperifanos lived between tion. The warmth, charm, humor, 20, 2007 in New York of congestive the Royal Greek Navy and held the Mr. Yperifanos moved back to Athens and New York till 2006, intelligence, elegance and practical heart failure. He will be deeply rank of Lieutenant, based in Cairo Athens in the early 1980’s to estab- working into his 92nd year with the jokes emanated from what seemed missed, mourned and celebrated by from 1940-1946. Captured by the lish an import/export office and ex- same magnetism, vision and drive like an endless source within. Work all who knew and loved him. British, he spent nine months in a plore opportunities for internation- as when he started life a young did not define him, but he derived prisoner of war camp on the border al markets as Greek representative champagne entrepreneur. He was great pleasure from his profession- Written by Alexandra Yperifanos of Israel in Ismaelia. He escaped Nico Yperifanos moved to New for numerous companies including an endless source of contacts, al and personal endeavors and to mark the one year anniversary three times, the final effort a suc- York City in January 1959. the Rockefeller Group’s Cranston- ideas, new possibilities, new expe- lived with courage, an indomitable of the death of her father.

DEATHS

■ BARDUNIOTIS, MARY A. Ohio and a host of nieces and Robert, Kristen, Ashley and Alex. of two; loving sister of Captain Greek Orthodox Cathedral in St. termination turned on a light in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch report- nephews. Funeral services were The funeral was held on Wednes- George P. Sotos; and proud aunt to Petersburg. everyone he met. He gave us the ed that Mary A. Barduniotis (nee held on Tuesday, July 8, at Holy day, July 9, at Holy Trinity Greek many nieces and nephews. Prede- great gift of his being in our world. Carahalios) fell asleep in the Lord Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Orthodox Church in Indiana. Burial ceased by her husband and three ■ STATHAKIS, HELEN B. He passed in Coto de Caza Califor- on July 12. Beloved wife of Peter Indianapolis. Burial was at Crown was at Oaklawn Cemetery. brothers. Devoted member of The Augusta Chronicle reported nia, with a beautiful smile on his Barduniotis; mother of Alexandra Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were Arrangements by Flanner & Saints Constantine & Helen Greek that Helen Blanos Stathakis, 85, face. The funeral was held on July 9 (Michael) Komninos, Martha (Em- by the Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Buchanan Funeral Center in Broad Orthodox Church in Palos Hills widow of Peter T. Stathakis, fell at the Holy Dormition of Theotokos mett) McAuliffe, James (Maria) Center in Broad Ripple. In lieu of Ripple. In lieu of flowers, contribu- since 1918. Services were private. asleep in the Lord on July 5, at the Greek Orthodox Church, Oakmont. Barduniotis and grandmother of flowers the family requests that tions may be made to the Holy Trin- Arrangements by John G. Adi- Hospice House. Born in Augusta, Memorial donations to the seven; dear sister of Irene Hillbrick; contributions may be made in her ity Church Building Fund (4011 N. namis, funeral director, c/o Smith- Georgia on June 2, 1923, daughter Alziemers Association Caregiver dear aunt, great aunt, sister in-law, memory to the Holy Trinity Greek Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, Corcoran Funeral Home. In lieu of of the late James George and Educational Programs (17771 “Nona” and friend. The funeral was Orthodox Church Building Fund IN 46205). flowers, please send memorial do- Evanthea Kalos Blanos. She retired Cowan Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614) held at Saints Constantine & Helen (4011 North Pennsylvania Street, nations to Saints Constantine & He- as bookkeeper from A&P Food or the charity of your choice. Greek Orthodox Church in Indianapolis, IN 46205). ■ GUS P. MARGARIS len Greek Church (11025-45 S. Stores in Greenwood, Georgia. A Swansea, Illinois on Wednesday, The Chicago Tribune reported on Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL, member of Saint George Greek Or- ■ VASILIADIS, GEORGE N. July 16. Calling hours were held at ■ GIANAROS, MANNY July 10 that Gus P. Margaris died. 60465). thodox Cathedral in Greenville, The Worcester Telegram & Gazette the Lake View Funeral Home. Bur- The St. Petersburg Times reported Beloved husband of Esther (nee South Carolina, Mrs. Stathakis was reported that Georgios N. Vasil- ial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in that Emmanuel “Manny” Gianaros, Mengoudis); loving father of Julia ■ PEGGY ROOMBOS also a member of the Canasta Club iadis, 71, of Worcester, Massachu- Belleville, Illinois. 92, of Holiday, Florida died on July and Peter (Gogi) Margaris; adoring The Chicago Tribune reported on and the DAV Auxiliary. Surviving setts died on Saturday, July 5, while 8. Predeceased by his wife, grandfather of Alex and Natalia; July 11 that Peggy Roombos, 82, are a son, Thomas Peter and his vacationing in Serres, Greece. He is ■ CHELOS, HELEN P. Efrosyni. Survived by sons Costas dear brother of Petro and Niko passed away. Devoted daughter of wife, Jane Stathakis, and a grand- survived by his wife of 49 years, The Chicago Tribune reported on (Maria) and George. He was a Margaris, and Vasiliki Zerri; cousin the late Theodore and Constance son, Peter Thomas Stathakis II, all Georgia (Tekelis) Vasiliadis; two July 10 that Helen P. Chelos (nee member of Saint Nicholas Greek of Jennie (the late Gus) Lander and Roombos; dear sister of Christine of Greenwood; a granddaughter, sons, Nicholas G. and his wife, Su- Pantos) passed away. Beloved wife Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon the late Stephen (Sophie) Barzelis. (the late Orville J.) Clark, Richard Helen Catherine and husband, san Vasiliadis, Bill G. and his wife, of the late George G. Chelos; loving Springs and the Hellenic Benevo- The funeral was held on July 11 at (the late Jean) Roombos and the Haris Michael of Charleston, South Rita Vasiliadis; two brothers, Vasil- mother of William (Silvana) lent Association. Funeral services Saint Andrew’s Greek Orthodox late Michael and George (Barbara) Carolina; two sisters, Katherine ios N. and his wife, Maria Vasil- Thomas, James Thomas, Kim Che- were held on Saturday, July 12, at Church in Chicago. Burial was at Roombos; fond aunt and great aunt Blanos of Augusta and Jean B. iadis, and Polihronis N. and his wife los, Kiki (Steven) Oscarson and the St. Nicholas Cathedral. Arrange- Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrange- of many. The funeral was held on Kumpuris of Little Rock, Arkansas; Melanthi Vasiliadis; two sisters, late Evelyn (Plato) Rantis; proud ments were by the Dobies Funeral ments were by John G. Adinamis, July 12 at Saint Demetrios Church two brothers, Patrick J. and his wife Constandina, wife of George Voyi- grandmother of Ellen (Robert) Home. Memorial donations may be funeral director, c/o the Smith-Cor- in Chicago. Burial was at Irving Mary M. Blanos of Pensacola, Flori- atzis, and Maria Georgiadis all of Pridmore, Mark Rantis, Christine made to The Hospice of the Florida coran Funeral Home. Memorial do- Park Cemetery. Arrangements by da and Nicholas J. Blanos of Augus- Worcester. He also leaves his loving (Wes) Triebold, Melissa Thomas, Suncoast. nations to National Kidney Founda- John G. Adinamis, funeral director, ta; and several nieces and grandchildren, George, Maria and Renee and Nicole Oscarson; great tion appreciated (30 East 33rd c/o Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. nephews. She was predeceased by Leah Vasiliadis and George, Maria grandmother of Nicholas, Andrew, ■ KARAS, CHRISTOPHER Street, New York, NY 10016). Kindly omit flowers. Memorial do- a brother, George James Blanos of and Philip Vasiliadis; and many Brandon and the late Kyle; proud The St. Petersburg Times reported nations to Saint Demetrios Church Augusta. Funeral services were nephews and nieces. He was born daughter of the late Rev. Basil and that Lt. Col. Christopher Karas ■ MOURTON, GUS would be appreciated (2727 W. held on July 7 at the Blyth Funeral in Hrisohorafa, Greece, the son of Demetra Pantazopoulos; dear sister (Ret.) died on Friday, July 18, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch report- Winona Street, Chicago, IL 60025). Home Chapel, with the Rev. Tom Nikolaos and Rodi (Demetrakopou- of Ida (the late George) Melidones, 2008. He leaves his wife, Sophia; ed that Gus Mourton died on Fri- Pistolis officiating. Burial was at los) Vasiliadis, and had lived in Peter (Tina) Pantos and the late and two daughters, Christine and day, July 11. Beloved brother of ■ SARRIS, MARIE K. Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of Germany from 1970 until 1977, William (Lillian) Pantos; fond aunt, Irene. He leaves a nephew, James Mary (Dino) Balamos; dearest un- The Columbus Dispatch reported flowers, memorials may be made to when he came to Worcester. Mr. cousin and friend of many. The fu- Patruno and his wife, Debbie, of cle of Debra Balamos (Bernard that Marie K. Sarris, passed away Saint George Greek Orthodox Vasiliadis owned and operated neral was held on July 11 at St. Framingham, MA; and a brother- Shell) and Katherine (Jim) Ganley; on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at The Cathedral (406 North Academy many successful businesses in John the Baptist Greek Orthodox in-law, Orestes Frangoulis of Fort great uncle of Grace and Rosie; Arthur G. James Hospital. Marie Street, Greenville, SC 29601). Worcester. He was a member of Church in Des Plaines, Illinois. Bur- Myers, FL. A native of Boston, he dear cousin and friend to many. was the daughter of the late Saint Spyridon’s Greek Orthodox ial was at Elmwood Cemetery. earned a Bachelor of Science de- Gus retired from Anheuser-Busch Stephen and Georgia Kaloss. She ■ TSOURIS, JAMES E. Cathedral, the Order of AHEPA and Arrangements by John G. Adi- gree in Business Administration after 30 years of service and proud- was a devoted mother, wife, friend The St. Petersburg Times reported Union Hrisohorafiton Cultural Cen- namis, funeral director, c/o Smith- from Boston University in 1938. Af- ly served in the U.S. Army. He was and Presbytera, who gave selflessly that James Emanuel Tsouris passed ter. He enjoyed time spent with his Corcoran Funeral Home. Memori- ter WWII, he received a Master of an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and to her community. She will be re- away on Sunday, July 6, 2008. family, especially his grandchil- als to St. John the Baptist Church Arts degree in Economics from the loved golfing. He was a great broth- membered for her goodwill and James, was the loved and adored dren, who always brought a smile (2350 Dempster Avenue, Des University of Minnesota in 1948. er, uncle and friend. He will be kind heartedness. Marie is survived husband of the late Virginia Contis to his face. The funeral was held on Plaines, IL 60016) or to the Greek During WWII, he was a B-17 pilot missed by all. Calling hours were by her husband of 58 years, Rev- Tsouris; father of Alice Constance Saturday, July 12, at Saint Spyri- American Rehab & Nursing Centre in the 197th Bomb Group, 8th held at the Kutis Afton Chapel in erend Anthony P. Sarris whom Meek and Michel Demetria Tsouris; don’s Cathedral. Burial was at (220 N. First Street, Wheeling, IL Bomber Command. He retired from Gravois, Missouri. The funeral was through her ever present and self- brother of Vasiliki Tsouris-Conze- Hope Cemetery. Arrangements 60090). the military in 1963 and moved his held at St. Nicholas Greek Ortho- less support served The Greek Or- man and Constantine Tsouris; were by the O’Connor Brothers Fu- family to Orlando. There he dox Church in St. Louis on July 14. thodox Church for over 30 years grandfather of Geoffry James neral Home. In lieu of flowers, ■ COUDOUZOS, MARGO M. worked for Martin Marietta Lock- Burial was St. Matthew’s Cemetery. and has continued to dedicate his Meek; uncle to 6 nephews and 4 memorial donations to the Saint The South Florida Sun-Sentinel re- heed, in procurement, until 1988. In lieu of flowers, contributions to life to his faith and community. She nieces. James will be remembered Spyridon Cathedral Family Center ported that Margo M. Coudouzos, In 1993, he and members of the St. Nicholas Church (4967 Forest was a Docent at the Columbus Mu- as a painter, a builder, a great story- appreciated (102 Russell Street, 90, of Ft. Lauderdale died on 197th Bomb Group wrote a book, Park Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108) or seum of Art. She was an accom- teller, a charming friend whose de- Worcester, MA 01609). Wednesday, July 9, 2008. A resi- "The Hour Has Come." The book is St. Mary’s Health Center Founda- plished student of the French Lan- dent of 30 years coming from in libraries and is registered with tion (6420 Clayton Road, St. Louis, guage studying at Ohio State Uni- Brooklyn, NY. Survived by sons, the Library of Congress. He attend- MO 63117) appreciated. versity and Ohio Dominican Col- William and Peter; granddaugh- ed Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox lege. A member of the Annuncia- ters, Nicole and Dena Marie; great- Church and was a member of the ■ NICKLOS, NICHOLAS D. tion Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the granddaughter Sophia. The funeral Orthodox Men's Club. The funeral The Oregonian reported that Women's Philoptos. Survived by was on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 was held on July 22 at Holy Trinity Nicholas Dennis Nicklos of Sunrise, her son and daughter-in-law, at St. George Greek Orthodox Greek Orthodox Church. Memorial Oregon died of Lewy body demen- Michael and Cindy Sarris of Gahan- Church followed by interment at donations to The Kidney Institute tia on July 5. He was 64 years old. na; daughter, Stephanie Sarris. The Mr. Nicklos was born on September funeral service was held at the An- subscribe Hollywood Memorial Gardens of Clearwater (617 Lakeview Road, PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD North. Arrangements were by Suite C, Clearwater, FL 33756). 29, 1943 in Milwaukee, where he nunciation Greek Orthodox Cathe- via the post-office: Panciera Memorial Home in Holly- was raised. He served in the U.S. dral on July 18. The family wishes ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 wood. ■ LAMBRINOS, GEORGE Air Force and moved to Portland in to extend a note of appreciation for ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 The South Florida Sun-Sentinel re- 1978. He was a financial planner all the attention Marie received at ■ DINE, FRANCES D. ported that George Lambrinos, 88, for the Northwest Financial Net- the James. Memorial donations to VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 The Indianapolis Star that Frances of Coconut Creek passed away on work, and had been president of his Hilander Endowment (OSU, 610 ❏ ❏ D. Dine, 90, passed away on July 5. Saturday July 5. Beloved husband parish council. He married Jill Os- Ackerman Rd., Room 6065, Colum- 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 She was born in Dayton, Ohio to of Niki; dear father of Betty Rudd, born in 1976. Survivors include his bus, OH 43202-4500), which pre- VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, Gust and Diana Dane on February John Lambrinos, Jenny Nasiopou- wife; daughter, Anjill Schindlbeck; serves Byzantino-Slavic medieval WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA & MARYLAND) 13, 1918. She moved to Indianapo- los, Sandy Lambrinos and Nancy son, Gus; brother, Dennis; sisters, written heritage or the Greek ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 lis in 1936, where she married Lambrinos. Also survived by five Zoe Nicklos and Carol Sarandos; Olympic Society (555 N. High St., ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 George Dine. He preceded her in grandchildren, Rita, Fran, Henry, and three grandchildren. The fu- Columbus, Oh. 43215). ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com death. Frances loved God, her fam- Nikolle and Katie; and great grand- neral was held on Wednesday, July ❏ ily and church and her home. A daughter, Kaylin. The funeral was 9, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox ■ SIMATOS, HELEN H. NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $45.95 ❏3 Months for $18.95 member of Holy Trinity Greek Or- held on Thursday, July 10, at Saint Cathedral at age 64. Arrangements The St. Petersburg Times reported ❏ ❏ thodox Church, where she taught Mark’s Greek Orthodox Church in were by Riverview Abbey. Remem- that Helen Haita Simatos, 95, died SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $34.95 3 Months for $14.95 Sunday school for many years and Boca Raton. Burial was at Star of brances to the Father Elias Memori- on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. She is was past president of the Daughters David Cemetery. Arrangements al Fund appreciated (Holy Trinity survived by her stepdaughter, NAME: ...... of Penelope and served the church were by the Kraeer Funeral Home Church, 3131 N.E. Glisan Street, Maria Keramus. The funeral was ADDRESS: ...... in other capacities. She was a mem- & Cremation Center. Portland, OR 97232). held on July 23, at St. Nicholas CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... ber of Millersville Order of Eastern TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... ■ ■ Star #30. She worked at Kirles MANIAKAS, BETTY PRODROMOS, VIRGINIA S. PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: Jewelers and Franklin Jewelers. The Indianapolis Star reported that The Chicago Tribune reported that This is a service NAME: ...... She also worked at Lazarus Depart- Elizabeth “Betty” Maniakas, 81, Virginia S. Prodromos (nee Sotos), ment Store in the Castleton Square died on July 6, at the American Vil- 89, passed away at her home in to the community. ADDRESS: ...... Mall in Indianapolis. She and her lage Nursing Home after living Wilmette, Illinois on Sunday, July Announcements of deaths CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... late husband George owned and many years with Alzheimer’s. She 6. Born in Chicago on August 16, may be telephoned to the TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... operated Washington Flower Shop. was born on January 12, 1927 in 1918 in to Pericles and Maria (nee Please specify method of payment Frances is survived by her daugh- Crawfordsville, Indiana and moved Loukareas) Sotos; She married her Classified Department of I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: ter, Marguerite (Don) Hufford and to Warren, Pennsylvania in 1952 af- husband Gustav in 1938. She was The National Herald at The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 son, Robert A. Dine; grandchildren, ter marrying Theodore G. Mani- co-founder of Howard Savings (718) 784-5255, or please debit my ❏ Mastercard ❏ Visa ❏ American Express Brad (Jennifer) Hufford, Derek akas. She returned to Indianapolis Bank and Howard Plaza; a respect- Monday through Friday, CARD NUMBER: ...... Hufford, Alex Dine, Stephanie four years ago. Elizabeth is sur- ed graphologist and valedictorian EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... Dine, and Melissa Dine and one vived by her husband; daughter, of her high school class; the beauti- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST great-grandchild; a sister, Olga Marina Jarvie; son, Constantine; ful intelligent loving devoted moth- or e-mailed to: Gradsky of Englewood, Ohio and brothers, Christopher and Nick Ki- er of four children; beloved grand- [email protected] brother, James Dine of Dayton, rages; and four grandchildren, mother of five; great grandmother THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 26, 2008 VIEWPOINTS 9 LETTER FROM ATHENS Crete Enters a New Age with Prospects for the Future

By Serafim Tsokas* tunity to experience the world of Special to The National Herald marine life in the Mediterranean. Wages of Fear: Cash •Crete plays a leading role in Crete has everything it needs to private investment, and has yet make a bold leap forward into the again proven itself to be a champi- Advances and Debt new age. In keeping with the Gov- on in this area, since it is already ernment's national strategy for re- ranked first among the nation's re- If you awaken early country of 11.2 million gional development, Crete is imple- gions in regards to the number of enough in Athens, you people, that’s $14,642 menting its plan, designed to intro- investment plans being submitted can see the working per person, more than duce many new innovations to within the framework of the Devel- poor, half-asleep and their annual income. Greece's largest island, while secur- opment Law. Presently, 570 new in- marching in step like And it’s growing. The ing its position as a center for pro- vestment plans have been ap- the Volga Boatmen amount owed to banks duction and development in Greece proved, securing a total of 157 mil- pulling a ship of mis- equaled 44.6 percent and throughout the entire South- lion euros in funding. ery on their backs. of the Gross Domestic eastern Mediterranean. •141 projects for the support of They are schoolteach- Product (GDP) at the During the last four years, Crete agricultural development in Crete ers, truck drivers, end of November, has managed to establish itself as a are being undertaken in all four of cleaning ladies, store 2007, a jump of 22.9 region with dynamic opportunities, the island's prefectures, as part of clerks, cab drivers, percent over a year. and boasts of significant develop- the national public works program. hairdressers, dress- by ANDY Credit expansion is ment rates, utilizing to the fullest In fact, new investments have al- makers, bakers, con- DABILIS now calculated to be its geographic location as well as all ready been approved due to the struction workers, la- growing at an annual of its other comparative advan- satisfactory level of resource alloca- borers, dock workers, Special to rate of 13.5 percent tages, which allow it to steadily se- tion. hotel clerks, bank The National Herald and nearly anyone can cure its rightful place in the greater •The Regional Center of Innova- tellers, and others who get a credit card, even Southeastern Mediterranean re- tion was established in Crete and look like they have been dreading pensioners whose income is barely gion. The government is following its funding has been secured. Its the coming of the day and its $600 a month and have no hope of through on its decision to utilize purpose is to promote economic drudgery – not the work, but be- repaying banks so greedy to get every available opportunity so that competition, with a particular fo- cause of the pay – schlepping off to people on the book they didn’t stop Crete and its residents enter the fu- cus on the technological areas in their pre-determined positions in to think they were giving credit to ture with greater confidence, dy- which the research community in life, walking to the Metro or the bus someone who can’t pay them back. namically meeting the challenges The Secretary General of the Region of Crete Serafim Tsokas, says that Crete possesses a comparative ad- stop, where they will wait in Greek Prime Minister Costas set before them in the new age. the future of Crete’s business development is growing. vantage. queues of the worn-out while try- Karamanlis is so fearful of the debt We place great emphasis on pro- •The rate of development of the ing to figure out just how they will overload that he said banks will be jects and initiatives aimed at pro- million euros. Twelve of these in- Meanwhile, the renovation and de- Information Technologies Pro- make ends meet on salaries that for examined more closely on their viding the island with a truly com- volve the upgrading and modern- velopment plan for the city's grams in Crete has increased, with most average 800-1,000 Euro, or lending practices, especially those petitive economy, with better ser- ization of the island's northern seashore, as well as the harbors for funding totaling 6.7 million euros about $1,270-$1,600 a month. he said violate good faith as he vices and products, more modern roadway. Two of these involve the cruise ships and ferries is also un- being secured. That’s gross, not net. stressed his determination to “en- foundations in all sectors, as well as completion of the roadway be- derway. •Crete is benefitting dramatical- Many will walk past places of- sure protection of consumers.” One dynamic businesses that are com- tween Iraklio and Moires, and its •EPAN is supporting the devel- ly from the completion of the pro- fering the smallest niceties, like a group of weasels that will be petitive at home and abroad. We connecting with the island's south- opment of Cretan businesses. gram for the development of fiber tyropita, a cheese pie, because they looked at are debt collectors, who are investing in the value of innova- ern roadway. Two more projects Presently, 3,432 proposals for the optic networks in over 75 cities can’t afford one every day, and even wouldn’t be needed if banks lent tion, new technologies, and the de- were placed for bidding after establishment of business have throughout Greece. Americans who’ve come to live and money at rates people could repay velopment of human resources to March 2004, and they are already been approved, during the frame- •Crete, as well as the rest of work find themselves giving up instead of being allowed to be provide essential support for our on the way to completion. work of 53 different related pro- Greece's regions, is benefitting what they used to take for granted, usurers. area's future. •Renovation work in the air- jects. greatly from the important devel- a small bottle of chocolate milk, be- Karamanlis said measures being The final aim and criteria for the ports of Iraklio, Chania, and Siteia •Tourism, one of the Cretan's opment of hi-speed Internet net- cause $2 is too much for something considered are prohibiting real es- success of our efforts was and re- is progressing quickly, and the air- economies most important sources works taking place; a project total- that costs half that much in the US, tate auctions at prices below their mains the securing of a better life port of Chania now operates on a of income, has grown drastically ing 210 million euros. where they were paid much more. true value, while auctions will have for our citizens. 24-hour basis. At the same time, over the past three years, from •A new set of projects and activi- One stop they’ll almost invariably to be conducted in courts with •Today, all throughout the is- the planning for the construction of 2004 to 2006. Expenditures for the ties are already being planned for make is the ATM to take out money. sealed bids. Borrowers will be of- land, over 3,500 projects are being a new ultramodern international promotion of tourism have in- the future. Crete's Business Pro- Not their salaries, which are long fered a 12-month grace period to undertaken, while at the same time airport in Kasteli, in the Prefecture creased markedly in comparison to gram, which is being funded by the gone, but a cash advance on a cred- seek consolidation of debt, and the the implementation rate of EU of Iraklio is also proceeding speedi- the past, and each year, strategical- 4th EU Support Package for the peri- it card that will charge them 18 government is examining plans to funds allocated for the develop- ly. ly implemented marketing cam- od 2007-2013 is fully complete. We percent and more for the privilege. prohibit garnishing of workers ment of Crete has tripled. •Solutions for the problem of paigns are placed systematically are placing an emphasis in activities And as the cash advances mount, wages up to $2,386 of debt to the •The Municipalities and Prefec- energy sufficiency are also being and timely, in the biggest markets and initiatives aimed at providing they find themselves falling deeper public sector or banks, and raising tures of Crete received dramatically developed. The Atherinolakos (102 worldwide. the island with a truly competitive into the black hole of debt that will the debt ceiling to $15,909 for fore- increased funding in comparison to MW) power plant is now opera- •The special town planning de- economy, with better services and never really be paid off unless they closures of first houses. the past, through the “Theseus De- tional, while construction on the sign for tourism and the develop- products, more modern foundations can find a way to stop borrowing At a time when people are bury- velopment Program.” Today, 891 power station (250 MW) in Korakia ment of organized holiday resi- in all sectors, as well as dynamic and start re-paying, which means ing themselves in debt, he said, “Fi- projects with a combined budget of is also under way. dences has already been presented businesses that are competitive at they can’t save and have no nancial institutions could not be in- 147 million euros have been in- •Crete's ports are being mod- and is being incorporated into na- home and abroad. We are investing prospects for a home if they are different, nor delaying the neces- cluded in the national funding pro- ernized, and the port on the island tional law. This development pro- in the value of innovation, new tech- among the relatively few who don’t sary changes...They must carefully gram for local governance, and 413 of Gavdos is also being supported vides new capabilities for the devel- nologies, and development of hu- own one, passed down by their respond to their customers’ de- of these projects have already been through the work being imple- opment of tourism in Crete and man resources to provide essential families. mands and the proposals made by completed. mented there. throughout the country. support for our area's future. the government.” PASOK opposi- •The Ministry of Public Works •The public works program to- •The CretAquarium welcomes tion leader George Papandreou has undertaken 18 projects taling 100 million euros is also visitors from all around the world Mr. Serafim Tsokas is Secretary He said banks are said high prices and bank cartels throughout the island, totaling 480 moving ahead in the port of Iraklio. and offers them the unique oppor- General of the Region of Crete. raking in the dough have turned borrowers into hostages trapped in upward spiral- faster than they can ing debt. He said desperate loan- count it, claiming Greek takers were trying to recycle debt. financials were making Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) President George Karatzaferis said Sudan, Zimbabwe, Turkey and the Rule of Law profits of 45%-250%. homes should be exempt from fore- closure, a prospect that goes too far Current headlines regarding Su- women and girls to Zimbabwe and his sup- during the Cold War in which If they give in to temptation and since banks would have no legiti- dan and Zimbabwe and the rule of massive rapes… They porters used violence Turkey aided the Soviet military to buy that tyropita for a euro, about mate safeguard, although many law are pertinent to issues of con- burn and loot the vil- to steal the recent pres- the detriment of U.S. interests. $1.60, they’ll be paying for it long states in the US have Homestead cern to Greek Americans; namely, lages.” idential election. Granted, the ICC was created in after they finish eating it, but won’t Acts which allow foreclosure only Turkey’s invasion and continuing The prosecutor’s His actions were 1998, and Turkey’s invasion and oc- remember they bought it and what by banks or the Internal Revenue occupation of 37 percent of Cyprus charges include three condemned by the cupation of Cyprus occurred in it now really costs, twice as much Service, but protect them from oth- and its war crimes and crimes counts of genocide; United States and 1974. But a number of Turkey’s or more. That’s a lot to swallow, but er creditors. Homes, he said, “are against humanity in Cyprus; the five counts of crimes many other nations crimes are of continuing nature, credit cards are more common in not just concrete, but memories of persecution of the Ecumenical Patri- against humanity in- throughout the world. and ICC action could and should Greece than cell phones. Everyone a family’s life,” which banks care archate and the Eastern Orthodox volving murder, exter- His actions were al- still be taken against Turkey. has one, but no one has one be- nothing about because to them Christian community, the illegal mination, forcible so widely condemned The Cypriot Government filed cause they are maxed out and peo- they are just concrete collateral. confiscation of Church property, transfer, torture and by the media, including three applications to the European ple are in hock up to the gills. They He said banks are raking in the and the illegal closing of the Halki rape; and two counts by EUGENE T. the New York Times Commission on Human Rights. In owe their soul to the company store dough faster than they can count it, Patriarchal School of Theology in of war crimes involv- ROSSIDES and the Washington its July 10, 1976 report on the first - the bank - and it’s hard to figure claiming that Greek financial insti- 1971; and Turkey’s threats of war in ing attacks on civilian Post. two applications, the Commission out how banks charging 18 percent tutions were making profits of 45 to the Aegean, outlandish claims to populations in Darfur Special to To its credit, the found Turkey guilty of violating the interest on cash advances, but pay- 240 percent, and that prices that one half of the Aegean, and refusal and the pillaging of The National Herald U.S. led the effort in the following articles of the European ing two percent to the few who are higher in Greece than other EU to publicly recognize the maritime towns and villages. U.N. Security Council Convention on Human Rights: have a savings account, can claim countries, which have much higher boundary in the Aegean established The U.N. estimates that 300,000 for sanctions. Specifically, the U.S. 1. Article 2 – by the killing of in- they are losing money. You can’t salaries, are crippling workers. by treaties. people have died while 2.7 million proposed an arms embargo; the ap- nocent civilians committed on a have sympathy for shylocks. Save it “When we have such immense dif- SUDAN people have been displaced. pointment of a U.N. mediator, as substantial scale. for the people they are bilking. The ferences in households’ ‘basket,’ Luis Moreno-Ocampo, the prose- The prosecutor said he had “very well as travel and financial restric- 2. Article 3 – by the rape of only interest banks have is the in- how can consumers be on time cutor for the International Criminal strong evidence that al-Bashir con- tions against Mr. Mugabe and 13 women of all ages from 12 to 71. terest rate they can charge you. with their debt repayments?” he Court (ICC) at The Hague, “formal- trolled everything: the generals, the top military and government offi- 3. Article 3 – by inhuman treat- Affluence is an illusion in asked. ly requested an arrest warrant on intelligence, the ministers, the me- cials. ment of prisoners and persons de- Greece, so don’t be fooled by the So while all the fear in the Monday (July 14, 2008) for Sudan’s dia… The ganja weed militia called The Security Council has not tained. surfeit of fancy cars and people sip- world’s economy has been over the president, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, him directly for instructions.” used broad trade sanctions in recent 4. Article 5 – by deprivation of ping $5 coffee frappes in packed sub-prime mortgage debacle in the on charges of genocide, war crimes In an editorial this past July 15, years because many believed they liberty with regard to detainees and tavernas and coffee shops because US, where banks and mortgage and crimes against humanity com- the New York Times supported “the were too harmful to the general missing persons, a continuing viola- they are paying for it on their credit companies lent money for people mitted during the past five years of civilian population. tion. cards on the law of diminishing re- to buy homes, not caring they bloodshed in the Darfur region of This past July 11, the U.S.-led ef- 5. Article 8 – by displacement of turns until the day the credit train wouldn’t get paid back because his country (New York Times; 7-15- The policy America fort in the Security Council failed persons creating more than stops and they’re not on it, al- they could count on the govern- 08; A1).” should follow was because Russia and China exercised 170,000 Greek Cypriot refugees, though they still have to pay for the ment to bail them out – the next The ICC was established by the vetoes to stop the resolution on and by refusing to allow the ticket. People are even using credit coming economic collapse will be 1998 Treaty of Rome and became formulated by grounds that it was an “excessive in- refugees to return to their homes, a cards at high interest rates to pay when all those people marching off operative in 2002. The United Na- President Eisenhower terference in the country’s domestic continuing violation, and… for groceries, so now Greeks are to work can’t pay their credit card tions Security Council referred the during the Suez Crisis matters.” Earlier that week, the U.S. 6. Article 1 of the First Protocol amortizing feta and fish along with bills no matter how many threaten- Darfur matter to the ICC in 2005. had obtained the nine out of 15 Se- to the Convention – by deprivation their car payments, but none stop ing phone calls and dunning letters Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, in making in 1956. curity Council votes needed to pass of possessions, looting and robbery to think that over time that piece of they get. the request for the arrest warrant the sanctions. on an extensive scale. steak, with interest compounded, is You can’t get money from people public, stated that Mr. Bashir had decision by the prosecutor at the In- The decision to move for sanc- The London Sunday Times pub- a $100 piece of meat. you’ve bankrupted, and who could “masterminded and implemented” ternational Criminal Court to bring tions followed a June 23, 2008 lished excerpts of the report on Jan- But what can you do when your have gotten a better deal from a a plan to destroy three main ethnic charges of genocide against Sudan’s agreement by all of the 15 Security uary 23, 1977 and stated, “It debt exceeds your income and you loan shark and paid less vigarish groups in Darfur: the Fur, the president, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, Council members on “a statement amounts to a massive indictment of have to eat? A survey by the Con- over time, although banks can’t Masalit and the Zaghawa. Mr. for his role in masterminding Dar- criticizing pre-election violence and the Ankara government for the sumers’ Institute (INKA) found that break your legs if you don’t pay. Bashir used government soldiers, as fur’s horrors.” saying that it was impossible to hold murder, rape and looting by its a Greek needs to work 18.7 hours to They just break your heart, your well as Arab militias, and “purpose- The Times editorial calls on the free and fair elections in Zimbabwe army in Cyprus during and after the purchase food that a German is able spirit and your life. And that’s their fully targeted civilians” belonging U.N. Security Council to do more to (New York Times, 7-12-08; A1).” Turkish invasion of summer 1974 to buy with 9.5 hours of work, or an real interest. to these groups. They killed 35,000 pressure Mr. Bashir to “call off his TURKEY (page 1).” Englishman working only 11.2 persons “outright” in attacks in Dar- militias; stop obstructing the de- When is the U.S. Government Action in the ICC should be seri- hours. The survey found the aver- Mr. Dabilis was the New England fur towns and villages. ployment of a peacekeeping force in going to apply the rule of law to ously considered now, particularly age Greek family needed $1,595 editor for United Press Interna- The prosecutor is from Argenti- Darfur; and begin serious peace Turkey, as it is doing regarding Su- since the evidence is mounting re- per month to have an acceptable tional in Boston, and a staff writer na. He said the Bashir’s “motives talks in Darfur. If Bashir decides to dan and Zimbabwe, and seek sanc- garding the complicit role of Henry standard of living – in 1996. and assistant metropolitan editor were largely political… his alibi was cooperate, the Security Council can tions against Turkey and arrest war- Kissinger in encouraging Turkey’s It’s gotten so bad, especially af- at the Boston Globe for 17 years a ‘counterinsurgency.’ His intent still suspend the ICC prosecution.” rants? invasion of Cyprus in 1974. ter the introduction of the Euro in before relocating to Greece. His was genocide.” Mr. Moreno-Ocam- Regarding the Bush Administra- When is the Executive Branch, The policy America should fol- 2001, which in some cases made column is published weekly in the po said that Bashir had failed to de- tion’s helpful actions on Darfur, the and particularly and the State De- low was formulated by President food prices soar 1000 percent, that National Herald. Readers interest- feat a rebellion, and then turned Times editorial stated, “The Bush partment, going to stop the double Eisenhower during the Suez Crisis Greek household debt to banks to- ed in contacting him can send e- against civilians. “Al-Bashir orga- administration has long accused standard on the rule of law in in 1956, when he stopped and re- tals more than $164 billion. In a mails to [email protected]. nized the destitution, insecurity and Bashir and his government of geno- Turkey’s favor? versed the invasion of Egypt by harassment of the survivors. He did cide, and imposed its own strict And when is the State Depart- Britain, France and Israel. In a not need bullets. He used other sanctions. It could still be doing a ment going to stop the appease- memorable speech to the nation in GUEST EDITORIALS weapons: rapes, hunger and fear.” lot more to rally Security Council ment of Turkey, which makes Great support of the rule of law and the The prosecutor gave his evi- action, and to directly pressure Su- Britain’s appeasement of Hitler in United Nations, Eisenhower said, The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views dence to the three judges who will dan. Washington could start today Munich mild by comparison? “There can be no peace without law. for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s decide whether to issue the arrest by jamming Sudan’s official com- Turkey has been a disloyal ally And there can be no law if we were name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View warrant. A decision is not expected munications network. 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Postmaster send change of address to: been reading all my life so my built in my father’s village which speak to adult couples clubs. I love THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 COMMENTARY How is the increase applied? For God’s sake, what are they doing with all the parishes’ money? Archbishop Demetrios has asked for, and was granted by this year’s Ambassador Mallias Outlines Challenges at Clergy-Laity Clergy-Laity Congress, a budget that calls for $22 million by 2010. Just nine years ago, when Demetrios was first enthroned as Archbishop By Alexandros P. Mallias life, I have questioned and doubted interpret both the natural/physical • The challenge that derives of America, the Archdiocese budget stood at only $13 million. Within two myself, feeling vulnerable and un- and the less natural phenomena. from the fact that we are a minority years, it will have increased by a staggering 70 percent since that time. The following are remarks by Am- certain about my judgments re- Science deals mainly with facts, in a vast country; This newspaper has, in the past, supported the view that the Archdio- bassador Alexandros P. Mallias at garding events and, at times, my while faith deals with values. Our • The challenge that refers to cese should have the financial resources it needs to carry out its mission in the 39th Clergy-Laity Congress on fellow men. And I have taken so- Greek Orthodox faith allows us to our Greek cultural heritage and its a dignified way; to be able to run those of its institutions which play a piv- Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Wash- lace in the words of our faith. move beyond the εφηµερον and preservation and presentation in otal role in the life of the Church and community in a well-planned but ington D.C. In the first Epistle to Corinthi- the less εφηµερον of scientific the most beautiful and comprehen- comfortable manner. ans, where St. Paul addresses the knowledge. sive manner; Yet with a sky-high budget, two questions beg for an answer: Where is Σεβασµιώτατε Αρχιεπίσκοπε issue of God and Spirit, he writes: Hellenic education, more than • The challenge of the experi- all the revenue supposed to come from, and how does the Archdiocese Αµερικής, “ο δε πνευµατικός ανακρίνει µεν any other, and I say that not moti- ence of Orthodoxy and the dynamic spend it? Σεβασµιώτατε Αγιε Θυάτειρων, πάντα, αυτός δε υπ ουδενός vated by some ethnocentric notion, promotion of the Orthodox faith in The answer to the first question is well known: The vast majority of the Αγιοι Πατέρες, ανακρίνεται. τις γαρ έγνω νουν gives us the perfect combination of the technological, pluralistic and funds provided to the Archdiocese comes from our parishes, which wire- 1. Είναι για µένα µια ξεχωριστή κυρίου ος συµβιβάσει αυτόν ηµείς a values based paideia. globalized environment of Ameri- transfer 15 percent of their expenses – it used to be 15 percent of parish in- στιγµή η σηµερινή. Καθόσον είναι η δε νουν χριστού εχοµεν” It has given us an education and ca. come – to the Archdiocese on a monthly basis. τελευταία φορά που έχω την τιµή “The spiritual man makes judg- a language which have contributed 6. In the message I was asked to It is true that some parishes have no problem paying this tax to the και ευκαιρία να απευθυνθώ σε ments about all things, but he him- more than any other in the formu- write for this Congress, I refer to Archdiocese. It is also true, however, that most of them struggle every Συνέδριο της Κληρικο-Λαϊκής. self is not subject to any man’s lation of basic values, which still to- three issues of great importance to month to meet this heavy obligation, which has been set upon them in a Time flies by and I will not have judgment. Because we have the day, in the 21st century, continue to Hellenism and Orthodoxy: totally arbitrary way. the opportunity to address the next mind of Christ.” shape democratic institutions, the • First, the plight του Do they get any relief? No. On top of that, most parishes depend upon Clergy Laity Congress. And when we wonder how our sense of personal/individual duty, Οικουµενικού Πατριαρχείου the same individuals for support year in and year out, and these people are I have been privileged and hon- judgments, our decisions and for the good of the whole. Κωνσταντινουπόλεως. The Euro- getting tired and frustrated with shouldering the burden. How long will ored that Greece, our πατρίδα, en- deeds make us look in the eyes of And let me just say that there is pean judicial system, through the they be willing and able to continue to do this? trusted me with the position of Am- others, in his second Epistle to no other example of two countries, European Court of Human Rights, The answer to the second question is a problematic, if not scandalous. bassador to the United States. Dur- Corinthians, St. Paul says: Greece and the U.S., whose foun- vindicated the Patriarchate. In the last nine years, no real new dramatic initiatives were undertaken ing my time here, I have been im- “εύχοµαι δε προς τον θεον µη dations are similarly laid down on • Second is the looting, the which would justify spending all these monies. pressed by the works of the Hel- ποιησαι υµας κακον µηδεν ουχ ινα the same principles: serving and plight of churches in the occupied • The Archdiocese neither undertook the building of new institutions, lenic American community and its ηµεις δοκιµοι φανωµεν αλλ ινα not being served. by Turkish troops part of Cyprus. nor has it upgraded the operation old ones. On the contrary, they even sold leadership. υµεις το καλον ποιητε ηµεις δε ως 4. In his “Funeral Oration,” Per- This anomaly against faith and cul- the late Archbishop Iakovos’ house. Ιn his Sunday sermon, His Emi- αδοκιµοι ωµεν ου γαρ δυναµεθα τι icles, the man who instituted public ture must come to an end; it’s been • They did not build a new cathedral in New York. nence Archbishop Demetrios em- κατα της αληθείας αλλά υπέρ της service and jury duty in the world’s exactly 34 years since the invasion • They have not built even one new school. phasized how important it is for αλήθειας” first democracy, says: and occupation of Cyprus. • They did not start a fund for paideia (Hellenic education). people to “apply themselves to “. . . not that people will see “We are called a democracy, for • Third, the name issue of the • They did not assume control of the payroll for priests or Greek school good deeds”. It is St. Paul himself, that we have stood the test, but that the administration is in the hands Former Yugoslav Republic of Mace- teachers. Nor did they include the teachers in a health insurance or retire- in his Letter to Titus – Επιστολή you will do what is right, even of the many and not of the few. . . . donia; FYROM’s self proclaimed ment program. προς Τίτον, who underlines this: though we may seem to have when a citizen is in any way distin- Orthodox Church is a schismatic • They did not build museums, libraries or anything else. “3.14 Μανθανάτωσαν δε και οι failed. For we cannot do anything guished he is preferred to the pub- church not recognized by any other The question then becomes, how has the 70 percent increase been ap- ηµέτεροι καλών έργων προϊστασθαι against the truth, but only for the lic service, not as a matter of privi- Orthodox church in the world. plied? εις τας ανάγκας χρείας, ίνα µη όσιν truth.” lege, but as the reward of merit. 7. Last but not least, I would It is well established that, in the past nine years, a substantial percent- άκαρποι (And let ours also learn to 3. The love of truth and the im- Neither is poverty a bar, but a man like to refer to three issues that con- age of the Archdiocese budget goes to pay hefty salaries for the mandarins maintain good works for necessary portance of good works, of con- may benefit his country whatever cern all citizens of the world. and the well-connected, salaries which are compatible with those in the uses, that they be not unfruitful.) tributing, are ever-present values in be the obscurity of his condition. • One is the issue of the Climat- private sector, without considering the difference between the reasons one In essence, our mission as indi- Hellenic culture, from antiquity to There is no exclusiveness in our ic/Environmental catastrophe, due should be working in a church and for the service it provides, as compared viduals, as citizens of an organized today. And being a student of the public life;” to the lack of “metron” and logic to that of the private sector. society, our life, is futile “άδεια και Classics, it is clear to me that those My point is that Hellenic educa- that characterize human activity; For the most part, the prevailing attitude at the Archdiocese today is ba- κενή περιεχοµένου” if it’s not of a Hellenic education and Greek tion, which combines the ancient • Next is the widening gap of sically one of, “who cares?” matched not just by deeds, but by origin are the beneficiaries of a cul- and the more recent and the Greek those who have and those who In fact, along with the many who do very well, there are also many peo- good deeds. ture and a tradition that combines language, encompasses the whole have not; ple who were astounded to hear the Archbishop declare, in his keynote ad- 2. Martin Luther King put it sim- logic and faith; reason and spiritu- spectrum of human experience. • Third is slavery in its “modern dress to the Congress, the end of poverty in our community: ply: “Everybody can be great. Be- ality. 5. His Eminence Archbishop form,” the heinous practice of hu- “The Church in our days is no longer preoccupied with the issue of the cause anybody can serve. You don’t Hellenic paideia contains Demetrios has often mentioned man trafficking. socio-economic survival of its immigrant members in a new country… have to make your subject and your knowledge from both the natural that we are the beneficiaries of this All these issues are of grave con- Having reached a level beyond that of socio-economic survival, or even verb agree to serve. You don’t have and the spiritual – our culture has great tradition and culture, but we cern to all of us, clergy and laity, be- success, enjoying a freedom from pressing socio-economic concerns, the to know about Plato and Aristotle been molded by the great tradition are also the fiduciaries, the custodi- cause they offend and destroy the Church is now in a position to completely and intensely focus on promot- to serve.” Yet, Dr. King, through his of the Classics and of the Orthodox ans. In his address at the Aris- core values of our culture and faith, ing the Orthodox Faith,” said His Eminence. own deeds, was a disciple of Plato faith. totelian University of Thessaloniki and might go as far as destroy the Unfortunately, the situation is not as rosy as he seems to believe. and Aristotle. It’s also clear to me that παιδεια, in 2002, he refers to the challenges very earth upon which we stand. There are many, immigrants and non-immigrants alike, who struggle to This is one of the lessons that γνωση, επιστηµη, shape our capaci- confronted by the Greek Orthodox survive; to hold onto their houses not to be foreclosed; to be able to buy come to us from our Hellenic her- ty to understand, to investigate, to Church in the United States. Alexandros P. Mallias is Greece’s medicine and afford medical care; to send their children to either Greek itage and our faith. Throughout my research, while our faith helps us to Among them are: Ambassador to the United States. school or college. Is it not a fundamental mission of the Church to cater to the needy among us? Doing its part Committees, Church Blessings, the Gods & Stupidity

Last Sunday, it was the 34th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of By Nicos A. Rolandis And even if there is some truth in After we were inundated with Cyprus – a sad, tragic occasion, but also an occasion to re-examine what Special to The National Herald their assessment, more specifically in tens of thousands of additional Turk- happened during that tragic moment in history. view of what is happening in Ankara ish settlers (who will not depart easi- Without question, the invasion of Cyprus constitutes the single most Since August 2005, when I had these days, what do these politicians ly). important Greek national tragedy since the expulsion of the indigenous my first lunch with Mehmet Ali Talat, really propose? Shall we abandon all After the construction of thou- Greek population from Asia Minor. I have been proposing the com- efforts? Shall we adopt a fatalistic at- sands of new buildings on Greek The invasion and occupation of an island republic where more than 80 mencement of face-to-face talks be- titude and let partition be solidified? Cypriot properties in the north percent of the population is Greek signifies a catastrophic failure of Greece tween the Cypriot President and the Shall we let the Turkish settlers ex- (which can not be demolished). to defend it, regardless of the type of Government which was in power in Turkish Cypriot leader. In a series of ceed the 1-million mark? Shall we re- After the introduction of the “Vir- Athens then – a military dictatorship at the time – or the mistakes the articles, I outlined details in regard to sort again and again to the interna- gin Birth” (which did not exist in the Cypriot Government made, and it made many. both the procedure and substance of tional community, which is really fed past). There should have never been an occasion during which the Greeks such talks. up with us? Shall we start prepara- After the crisis in Ankara, which were so helpless before an invading army as they were on July 20, 1974. On July 8, 2006 then-President tions for war? Shall we keep on alleg- may have negative effects on the This, in our view, is the true historical dimension of this tragic case, Tassos Papadopoulos unfortunately ing that we seek a solution based on talks. which unfortunately has not changed, nor has it improved 34 years later. introduced the process of working United Nations Security Council res- After serious doubts regarding the Much has happened during those long 34 years. Cyprus managed not on- groups and technical committees. olutions, while we have ignored and return of territories, which would ly to get up on its feet, but to also catapult from the ashes of refugee camps This process has failed to yield any re- rejected many U.N resolutions like have been returned under the Annan to a small economic miracle and become a member of the European Union. sults. Neither the Cyprus problem Security Council Resolution 1475, Plan. Morphou Mayor Mahmut Ozci- Still, today, it has reached the ultimate crossroads, the point where the nor any other international issue can which gave full backing to the Annan nar stated very emphatically to the ugly face of a de facto partition is there for all to see. be resolved through talks in which Plan? newspaper Dialogue this past April 7 Demetris Christofias, the new president of Cyprus, has shouldered a the leaders themselves do not partici- Johan Schiller, the great German We recently reveled and received that the residents of Morphou no considerable amount of responsibility. He seems to be doing quite well, so pate but in which, rather, more than poet, philosopher and historian. a Church blessing because, after longer accept the return of Morphou far. If nothing else, he has taken the initiative away from the Turks. He is 100 officials and technocrats, unre- criminal negligence of five years, we to Greek Cypriots. In the summer of the one who is seeking a real solution, an effort which was not clear under lated to each other, do. The effective tween leaders on cardinal issues, and were obliged to import water from 1981, I worked very hard for the city his predecessor. coordination of such a large crowd of of approval of such an agreement by Greece at a cost of 40-50 million eu- of Morphou, and we convinced Hugo Nonetheless, in all those years, neither Cyprus nor Greece has managed participants and decision-making on the people. The details, which may ros, which is approximately seven Gobbi at that time to include Mor- to succeed in the only way that counts: to forge an accessible solution to cardinal issues is not possible. After be handled by committees and work- times higher than the cost of desali- phou on the Greek side on the first the problem – despite the fact that international public opinion was all, neither Makarios nor Kyprianou, ing groups may be assigned in paral- nation. I believe that, based on the U.N. map. squarely on the side of Cyprus for almost all of these years; despite the fact Vassiliou or Clerides ever resorted to lel to such committees or groups un- same rationale, we can also start re- So on the basis of the festivities for that the Cyprus problem – as it came to be called – remained and contin- such a methodology. der the guidance of the leaders. I fear joicing and have a second Church water and in the wake of the natural ues to be the all-consuming national issue for Greeks. Current President Demetris that we may have placed the cart in blessing on the occasion of the com- gas debacle, let us celebrate for the We dare say that no other aspect of Hellenism has embraced this issue Christofias felt initially obliged to front of the horse, and that the horse mencement of the operation of the delayed talks, as well, even if such a with so much interest, passion, commitment and zeal as has the Greek adopt the ineffective legacy of Pa- may be unable to kickoff.” new unit of the power authority delay may have rendered the solu- American community. padopoulos. Now, after significant Some Cypriot politicians give the which, as a result of another crime tion of our problem impossible. After From the very first moments, right after the invasion, the Greek Ameri- delay, Christofias and Turkish Cypriot impression that they are trying to over the past five years, will run on all, our predicament is to celebrate can community refused to accept the invasion as permanent; revolted in leader Mehmet Ali Talat are appar- make sure, in all possible ways, that diesel instead of natural gas, at an ex- when we should cry. the face of the injustice perpetrated; and rallied in asking our government ently in the process of ridding them- there will be no solution to the tra cost of hundreds of millions of eu- The great German poet, philoso- to help put an end to the insufferable occupation. selves of this obstacle. This develop- Cyprus problem. They contrive ros. When I was the competent minis- pher, historian and dramatist Johann The magnificent, unprecedented and massive rallies in Washington, ment is quite satisfactory. And I con- machinations, and they fabricate ter in 2002, we made a comprehen- Schiller wrote, “Against stupidity, the D.C. were among the historical highpoints in the life of this community. gratulate, in particular, Demetris be- ways to place the problem in a limbo. sive plan for natural gas to be in Gods themselves fight in vain.” Was Tens of thousands of Greek Americans throughout the country descended cause he opted to act in the interests Their basic argument? “Turkey Cyprus by the end of 2007. The Pa- he wrong? upon Washington demanding that the occupation of one country by an- of his country, even if by doing so he does not want a solution. Turkey will padopoulos government abandoned other come to an end. displeased his “political allies.” not respect any agreement.” Despite our plan. Mr. Rolandis was the Cypriot Gov- It could be said that we overestimated our political clout, or that we I addressed this issue many times the fact that Turkey’s demeanor on Finally, why should we not come ernment’s Foreign Minister (1978- overestimated the willingness of our government at the time to live by the since July 2006. In my column, pub- Cyprus has often been impermissible out full of joy and have a third church 83) and Minister of Commerce, In- democratic principals and values upon which America was built. lished in the April 5 edition, I wrote and provocative, I do not agree with blessing for the anticipated “face-to- dustry & Tourism (1998-2003). He In any event, our community not only has a clear conscience, but it can the following: such an assessment. Turkey has a face” talks, which may start in Sep- was also a member of the Cyprus also be proud of the fact that it did its share and more. And it is certain that “The Cyprus problem is not a number of reasons to favor a Cyprus tember, after a delay of many years, House of Representatives (1991- it will continue to do its share up until double standards in the State De- question of committees or groups. It solution, its European ambitions be- mainly due to Tassos Papadopoulos? 96) and chairman of the Liberal partment are eradicated and a final solution is found. is a question of an agreement be- ing the main consideration. These talks will commence… Party (1986-98). THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 26, 2008 11 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 26, 2008