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VOL. 9, ISSUE 447 A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION MAY 6, 2006 $1.00 - GREECE: 1.75 Euro TIME Magazine Ranks Greek & Senator Olympia J. Snowe Turkish Among Country’s 10 Best Premiers By Evan C. Lambrou they think. “It's better than any Special to The National Herald poll I can think of,” she says. Meet Up The article also noted her “cen- NEW YORK - In its April 24 trist views,” and credited her with edition, TIME magazine rated helping the Senate reach a com- Karamanlis Meets with Olympia J. Snowe of Maine promise on President George W. Erdogan inThessaloniki among “America's 10 Best Sena- Bush's judicial nominees, “which tors,” by Perry Bacon & Massimo prevented a Senate meltdown be- Calabresi. tween the two parties.” By Nicholas Paphitis She joins heavy hitters in the The writers report that they Associated Press Writer United States Senate like John consulted “dozens of academics, McCain of Arizona, Arlen Specter political scientists and current and THESSALONIKI (AP) - The of Pennsylvania, Edward (Ted) former Senators to pick the ten prime ministers of regional rivals Kennedy of Massachusetts and best of the 109th Congress,” and Greece and Turkey agreed this Richard Lugar of Indiana, who al- state that their ratings for the top past Thursday that improving the so made the list. ten were based a wide range of cri- deteriorating relationship between Senator Snowe, a Republican teria. their two countries was a priority. of Greek heritage, has been repre- The introduction to the article Talks between Costas Kara- senting her state in the Senate and the section projecting Senator manlis and his visiting Turkish since 1994, and is currently seek- Snowe are published below: counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdo- ing re-election to her third six-year By law, just about anyone can gan, on the sidelines of a South- Senate term. be a U.S. Senator. The Constitu- EUROKINISSI east Europe Cooperation Process The TIME article referred to tion requires only that you have Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, left, meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdo- (SEECP) Summit in Thessaloniki her as “The Provider,” who walks reached your 30th birthday; reside gan, right, with an interpreter present. The two men met on the sidelines of the Southeast Europe Coopera- also focused on deeper economic the streets of towns in her state tion Process summit, which commenced in Thessaloniki this past Wednesday morning, May 3. Greece is the cooperation, according to the and asks her constituents what Continued on Page 2 only European Union member in the regional group. Greek Premier. "These meetings are to create the right climate; to ensure an ex- change of views; and to improve bilateral relations. It is my govern- Mihos Confident about ment's strategic target to fully nor- A Developer’s Place in History malize relations with Turkey," Karamanlis said. Gubernatorial Chances By Mary Lynne Vellinga book pages around him: war, de- dent, he waited tables at night in The two NATO allies have Sacramento Bee privation, emigration and stints as the Tony Del Prado restaurant drawn closer in recent years, after By Theodore Kalmoukos Market convenience store chain both a shoeshine boy in Chicago and sold real estate on weekends. reaching the brink of war in Jan- Special to The National Herald before selling 130 of the stores to SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The and a farmworker in Lodi. And he He eventually would leave Sac uary 1996 over Imia, a disputed 7-Eleven in 1998, expressed brim- year was 1958, and Sacramento had begun laying the groundwork State a few credits shy of gradua- islet in the Aegean Sea. In August- BOSTON, Mass. - Christy Mi- ming confidence in his interview State College had moved to its for his future as Angelo K. tion to work full time. September 1999, however, the two hos of Yarmouth is trying to be- with the National Herald: new campus on the site of a former Tsakopoulos, arguably the most "He was a pretty good puncher regional rivals jumped to assists come the second Greek American “Right now, the polls show that peach orchard. The trees still were significant force to shape Sacra- for his size," recalled former team- each other after devastating earth- to serve the state of Massachusetts we have a wonderful chance. We spindly, and the school had the mento since John Sutter. mate Norm Tavalero, a retired quakes struck both countries, and as governor (Michael Dukakis be- are only a few points behind the raw look of a construction site. His former boxing teammates Shell Oil Company manager who Greece is now one of the biggest ing the first). present Republican lieutenant Angelo Chicos posed for his say the elements of his larger- lives in Shingle Springs. "He liked backers of Turkey's candidacy to Despite polls showing that his governor and a few points behind yearbook photo in silk shorts, tank than-life persona were present everybody, but he was such a de- join the European Union. opponents are enjoying a com- the attorney general. But we just top and black lace-up shoes as a even in the days when he was termined guy that boxing was a But tensions still simmer, fu- manding lead, Mr. Mihos, who got started,” he said, adding that member of the short-lived but studying business, philosophy and very good sport for him. He want- eled by disputes over airspace, ter- bolted from the Republican Party the Greek American and wider vaunted Sac State boxing team. history under the Americanized ed to win. He was an achiever." ritorial waters (Aegean maritime in early March to run as an Inde- business communities are rallying Noticeably smaller than his team- surname of Chicos, one he later Teammate Bob Bell remem- boundaries) and the ongoing pendent, says he believes he has a around his candidacy. mates, he raised gloved fists, dropped to reclaim the family bers seeing another quality when Turkish occupation of Cyprus. solid chance to win the Common- “I will be unbought and un- struck a fighting stance and gazed name. he watched young Angelo spar (or The island republic has been divid- wealth's gubernatorial election in bossed” has been his battlecry, ar- calmly at the camera with big This was, after all, the same maybe it's just in retrospect, since ed into a Greek Cypriot south and November, citing polls which show guing that the two major parties brown eyes. young man who, nearly seven he has been friends with a Turkish Cypriot north since he has recently narrowed the gap. have “morphed into one” and At 21, Chicos already had years earlier, had sailed from his Tsakopoulos ever since and spent 1974, when Turkey invaded, ex- Most polls show that Mas- have become “beholden to the stockpiled experiences likely un- native Greece alone, steaming years as his lawyer and business ploiting an abortive Athens- sachusetts Attorney General Tom special interests,” while failing to fathomable to many of the under- past the Statue of Liberty on his Reilly, the Democrat in the race, is stop “endless” increases in taxes graduates smiling from the year- 15th birthday. As a college stu- Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 9 enjoying a slight edge over Repub- and fees and the exodus of jobs lican Lieutenant Governor Kerry and people from the state. Healey, with Mr. Mihos lagging Still, Mr. Mihos faces an uphill behind as a potential spoiler. As climb, with even some members of an Independent, polls show he is his family donating to Mr. Reilly's drawing a lot of votes away from campaign, but not to his, accord- Cyprus: Mrs. Healey, who accepted the ing to a recent report in the April GOP nomination last Saturday 20 edition of the Boston Herald: A Density evening, April 29, at the Tsongas “… campaign finance records Arena (named after the late U.S. show that several members of Mi- of Riches Senator Paul Tsongas) in Lowell. hos' family have ponied up cash But Mr. Mihos, 56, who made Page 12 millions building up the Christy's Continued on Page 4

Greek American Doctor Atlantic Bank Helps Couples Conceive Leaders are

By Liana Sideri the U.S., is already available in Honored for Special to the National Herald North Europe, China, Korea and Australia. It was recently incorpo- Their Service NEW YORK - There are more rated into Dr. Taliadouros' than 400 fertility clinics through- Delaware Valley Institute of Fer- By Stratos Boudouridis out the United States, which pro- tility & Genetics (DVIF&G) in Special to The National Herald vide invaluable services to couples Marlton, New Jersey. He is now who are unable to conceive natu- among a handful of doctors in the NEW YORK - In an emotional rally. country who perform the ground- atmosphere and in the presence of According to the National Cen- breaking IVM method. AP PHOTO/ED REINKE several prominent members of the ter for Health Statistics, roughly In an interview with the Nation- Kentucky Derby hopeful Sweetnorthernsaint nips at the lead while being held by exercise rider Ernesto Greek American community, the one in six American couples fit this al Herald, Dr. Taliadouros said Ferdinand, as he is washed in the stable area of Churchill Downs last Sunday, April 30, in Louisville, Hellenic American Chamber of profile, due to physical conditions that, along with his team, he pro- Kentucky. The horse is trained by Michael Trombetta and owned by Greek immigrant Ted Theos and Joe Commerce honored the outgoing interfering with their reproductive vides a full spectrum of reproduc- Balsamo. President and Vice President of process. Facing infertility can be tion programs to help people con- Atlantic Bank Thomas O'Brien daunting and emotionally taxing. ceive. and Nicos Katsoulis, respectively. So when breakthrough programs “Our clinic has been in practice The event was held at Manhat- become available, even when they since 1994, providing conventional Greek’s Horse in the Kentucky Derby tan's Athletic Club on April 26. are introduced in their experimen- assisted reproductive technolo- On April 28, New York Com- tal stages, they signal a new era of gies; but we have revolutionized By Sandra McKee life - one which has brought him his Kingsville home, as he plays a munity Bancorp announced the promise for infertile couples. our fertility programs with new The Baltimore Sun Linda, his wife of 39 years, three tape of Sweet Northern Saint's completion of its acquisition of At- Greek American fertility spe- procedures like IVM, oocyte cry- daughters, two grandchildren maiden victory at Aqueduct. lantic Bank of New York from the cialist and endocrinologist Dr. Ge- opreservation, pre-implantation BALTIMORE - When Ted and now a touch of fame as the "This is where I knew I had a National Bank of Greece. NYCB orge S. Taliadouros heads up a genetic diagnosis, and intra-cyto- Theos was 16, he took a ship from co-owner of the racehorse, Sweet good horse. He's running in is the holding company for New state-of-the-art fertility clinic plastic sperm injection,” he said. his home in Greece for a trip to Northern Saint. front. (Jockey Ramon York Community and New York which applies one such promising Dr. Taliadouros said he is the United States, hoping to "The Saint," as Theos calls Dominguez) is looking under his Commercial Banks. NYCB ac- program. presently treating three patients learn about his father, an Ameri- him, is the winner of the Illinois arms for other horses all the way quired all common stock of At- In vitro maturation, still consid- who have undergone IVM, result- can who had died three months Derby, and the 3-year-old gelding down the stretch. Just look. He lantic Bank which, as of May 1, has ered an experimental technique in ing in successful pregnancies. All before Theos was born. - also owned by Baltimore native isn't moving his arms. He isn't continued to operate under the three women are still pregnant. Theos never did find out much Joe Balsamo - is considered even asking the horse to run. He name “Atlantic Bank," as a divi- Christine Mozes, 37, who was more about his father, but the among the top four or five fa- has speed to spare." sion of New York Commercial unaware that she was one of 3 mil- ship docked in Baltimore, and so vorites to win Saturday's Ken- Theos, 58, who is as welcom- Bank. lion women suffering from poly- did Theos. And what Ted Theos tucky Derby. As previously reported in the *050606* found in Baltimore was his own "Look at him," Theos says at Continued on Page 7 Continued on Page 4 Continued on Page 3 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 Sen. Clinton, Rep. Crowley Address Spike in Oil Prices at Greek-Owned Gas Station By Stavros Marmarinos his daily 40-mile business trip to will be the winners in the upcoming And Stratos Boudouridis Washington. elections.” Special to The National Herald “The rise in gas prices stings all Democratic officials across the of us. It's outrageous,” he said, United States must be listening to NEW YORK - Gas prices are adding that he wonders whether his desperate consumers like Mr. soaring and Americans throughout customary monthly trips to New Panagoulias. the country are feeling the pain. York are still worth the cost. “I'm U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton of The Greek American community is going to need $75 just for gas to New York made a public appear- no exception. drive over and come back, not ance at T&S Service Station in “I fill up the tank of my Honda counting the highway tolls. I might Maspeth, Queens last Friday morn- twice a week, and in the past few as well take a plane.” ing, April 28, to publicly express her days, I've gotten a big scare,” said Mr. Panagoulias argued that the concern for the matter. The gas sta- Mr. Alketas Panagoulias of Vienna, situation is “bad for the economy” tion is co-owned by Greek Ameri- Virginia. “I've already paid $23 and and predicted that if the situation cans Theologos Tiliakos and Ge- need another $37” in order to make does not improve, “The Democrats orge Trezos, who told the Herald that this was not the first time, elect- ed officials used their gas station to make public statements during a gas crisis. This time, Senator Clinton stopped by. She said the Democrats have “tried to deal with this un- pleasant situation for the American people, but our efforts have been in vain, unfortunately, due to the de- nial of the Bush Administration and the Republicans to provide a solu- tion for this out-of-control spike in gas prices.” Congressman Joseph Crowley of Queens, who also attended the out- TNH/COSTAS BEJ door press conference in Maspeth U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York), center, during an outdoor press conference about rising oil told the National Herald that there prices, held at a gas station in Maspeth, Queens co-owned by George Trezos and Theologos Tiliakos, pic- are untapped alternatives to the tured behind the senator (L-R). Congressman Joe Crowley (D-New York) is behind the camera to the right. country's dependency on oil, and Greek American consumers, homeowners and businessmen spoke out this week about the adverse economic that the Bush Administration has effects of escalating fuel costs in their lives and businesses. been insensitive to the issue: “The federal government needs to invest iou, President of the Greek Ameri- the bill may very well be in the poor- them in many homes,” he said. in alternative sources of energy to can Homeowners Association, est socioeconomic classes, “as rents Rising gas prices may also affect deal with the problem. The Bush which held a meeting two days earli- will most likely go up also,” Mr. those who take a cab to work. Presi- administration has implemented a er to discuss ways to reduce heating Alexiou said, visibly angry. dent of the Greek American Taxi destructive policy on this issue,” he expenses. Pericles Nathanael, owner of Drivers Association Emmanuel said. “Last year, we had to pay $400- Olympian Fuel Oil in Astoria Mavroides did not rule out the pos- Mr. Trezos said the situation will 500 a month to heat up a two-family agreed, saying that the rise in oil sibility that taxi fares will go up. He not improve, “unless the situation home,” he said. “We are now at prices has had a domino effect. His said that filling up his tank now in the Middle East improves, too. I $800-1,000 a month and, in some company has had to buy more costs $30 more than last year. hear that the Administration is now cases, twice as much. The big oil trucks in order to transfer the gas Homeric Tours Proprietor trying to take some measures, and I companies are laughing in our needed to meet his clients' demands Nikos Tsakanikas added that “sev- don't think that prices will go up any faces. They make a profit off our and now operates 24 hours a day. eral U.S. airlines have already more,” he added. backs, earning multi-million dollar He also told the Herald that the raised their airfare” as a result of AP PHOTO/DENNIS COOK Other Greek Americans are less pay checks,” he exclaimed with in- placement of new boilers may help the crisis. “We will soon know U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) discusses rising energy costs hopeful. “It's a crazy and outra- credulity. reduce heating costs by 20-30 per- whether airfare to Greece will also at Capitol Hill this past Tuesday, May 2. geous situation,” said George Alex- Those who will eventually pay cent. “We are very busy installing be affected,” he added.

TIME Magazine Ranks Senator Olympia J. Snowe Among Country’s 10 Best

Continued from page 1 prodigious across-the-aisle dealer; First elected in 1994, she goes back she got a bill passed which will pro- Administration, she almost single- the fierce defender of her con- to Maine nearly every weekend, of- vide millions to pay the heating bills handedly forced Bush to lower a tax in the state you represent; and stituents; and the expert who sees ten stopping in a small town for of low-income people, a huge con- cut proposal from $700 billion to have held American citizenship around corners. what she calls a “Main Street tour” cern in frigid Maine. $350 billion. Republicans in Wash- for nine years. But if the framers As with any all-star team, we - walking the streets and visiting Snowe's formula of being clued ington were furious. But a few days made qualifying for the job easy, sought a broad range of gifts rather shops to ask people what they're into the center, and into the home, later in Portland, a driver saw they made excelling at it difficult. than settling on 10 great pitchers or thinking about. “It's better than any have made her very popular in Snowe on the street from his car James Madison called the Senate a middle linebackers. poll I can think of,” she says. Maine. In a March poll by Survey window and shouted to the sur- “fence” against the “fickleness and They say the Senate is the When Snowe returns to Capitol USA, 71 percent of Snowe's con- prised Senator, “You go, Olympia. passion” of public opinion, and the world's most exclusive club. But the Hill, she looks to fix the problems stituents approved of her perfor- You stand strong.” rules of the place ensure that it is real elite is made up not of those Maine residents have told her mance, a rating only a handful of as cumbersome and restrictive as who break in, but of those who about: She successfully fought to Senators ever score. And voters of- For the remaining nine sena- that sounds. Any of the 100 mem- make a difference once they get keep two Maine military facilities ten show their support more direct- tors on the list, please visit the Na- bers can try to change, or com- there. Here are ten who do… open which were recommended for ly. In 2003, after one of her numer- tional Herald's website at pletely hijack, another member's OLYMPIA J. SNOWE: The closure last year, and last month, ous disagreements with the Bush www.thenationalherald.com. bill as it comes up for a vote. And Provider. Because of her centrist any one of them can bring the views and eagerness to get beyond place to a halt with a filibuster. partisan point scoring, Maine Mastering a powerful institution Republican Olympia Snowe is in which relies on comity, but re- the center of every policy debate in Mugging Victim Recounts her Nightmare quires confrontation, takes a spe- Washington. Last year, she was one cial kind of talent. of 14 Senators who reached a com- Or talents. promise on President Bush's judi- By Henri E. Cauvin Suddenly, she said, the man set a brutal, gratuitous attack took There is no fixed journey to cial nominees which prevented a Washington Post upon her. place that afternoon, a beating greatness in the Senate. Instead, Senator Olympia J. Snowe Senate meltdown between the two "He started boom, boom, boom which led to a month-long hospital there is a whole variety of skills parties. More recently, she helped WASHINGTON, D.C. - The el- on my head," she said in Greek as a stay. But the black-and-white video which America's Senators have de- rent and former Senators to pick craft an agreement to increase con- derly street vendor who was beaten court interpreter provided the is grainy and, because it was shot veloped over 218 years to help the ten best of the 109th Congress. gressional oversight of the Admin- to the ground outside her Foggy English version. "And after that, I from above, does not provide a them raise and spend tax dollars; One made it because he puts un- istration's no-warrant surveillance Bottom apartment building spoke couldn't take it anymore." clear view of either the victim's oversee the operation of govern- sexy but important issues on the na- program, helping to ease tensions publicly about the attack for the James A. Dorsey, 47, who pros- face or that of her assailant. ment; and, in the case of the best tional agenda; another because his between the Senate and the White first time this past Monday, testify- ecutors allege attacked Fotopoulos How much weight the video ul- among them, pass laws which bene- backroom negotiating turns con- House. ing in D.C. Superior Court and at- on May 3, 2005, is on trial before timately carries will be up to the ju- fit their constituents, their country flict into consensus; and a third got But while Snowe, 59, is a major taching a voice to the silent, D.C. Superior Court Judge Her- ry. and the world. on the list for his diligent bird-dog- player on national issues, she is also startling images of her ordeal. bert B. Dixon, and is charged with Assistant U.S. Attorney TIME spoke to dozens of aca- ging of Enron, Homeland Security known as one of the most effective Captured on surveillance video, armed robbery and other offenses Jonathan Haray has presented wit- demics, political scientists and cur- and the Pentagon. Then there's the advocates for her constituents. the assault on the woman last in an attack so widely seen that the nesses who say they knew Dorsey's Spring, who was then 83, was re- defense sought a change in venue. face and recognized him when they played again and again on the local Early on, it seemed that the case saw the video of the attack broad- news, searing the unsettling specta- might not go to trial. cast on television. cle into the minds of many people Arrested within days of the Fotopoulos has never identified who otherwise knew nothing of the mugging, Dorsey implicated him- Dorsey as her attacker, and in CRIMINAL DEFENSE victim. self in a video-recorded interview court on Monday, she was not Vasiliki Fotopoulos, who came with detectives. Dorsey, something asked whether she recognized him. to the United States from Greece of a drifter, has a criminal record At a couple of points in her 27- LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE VOMVOLAKIS in 1966, has lived on 24th Street dating to 1984, and has used sever- minute testimony, she appeared to NW for the past 20 years, and has al aliases in his dealings with au- stare at him. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW become something of a fixture as a thorities over the years. But if her testimony lacked that vendor near the Metro station in But since his interview with po- cinematic moment of truth, it nev- her neighborhood. lice, Dorsey has maintained that he ertheless hushed the courtroom Wearing a flowered dress and a is not guilty. His lawyer, Larry Ku- and captivated the jurors. navy cardigan and leaning on a pers of the D.C. Public Defender She recalled a man hanging walker, Fotopoulos wheeled her Service, said in his opening state- around her vending spot earlier in way to the witness stand to tell her ment last week that Dorsey was the afternoon, and said that the story of heading home after a full pressured by police; that his video- man who accosted her later in the day and seeing a man lurking near taped confession to police was co- alley behind her building spoke in a secluded side entrance to her erced; and that he is not, in fact, on the same whisper and appeared to building. the video. be of the same height and body "I was scared," she recalled. Played for the jury last week, build. She talked about how her Her instincts were all too right. the videotape leaves no doubt that purse was ripped from her; how ñ FORMER SENIOR PROSECUTOR she was struck in the head; and ñ EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY how she remembered little about ñ ALL CRIMES-STATE AND FEDERAL what happened in the minutes and hours afterwards. book Ø worm. - noun ñ FLUENT IN GREEK All she could think of was the 1. One who spends much time reading or studying. 2. Any of various insects, especially booklice and silverfish, that agony of the beating's aftermath: "I 212-227-8877 infest books and feed on the paste in the bindings. was in a lot of pain," she said. "I Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition could not move." CALL ANYTIME - 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK The National Herald Bookstore The Washington Post pub- 275 Madison Avenue, 35th Floor, New York, NY 10016 (718) 784-5255 lished the above on May 2. The [email protected] [email protected] original headline is, “Vendor Re- counts Foggy Bottom Beating.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 COMMUNITY 3 GOINGS ON... Atlantic Bank Leaders Honored for Service May 6 Club hosts a discussion of “The “From Byzantium to Modern Greek Passion,” by Nikos Continued from page 1 mer Presidents and current mem- Greece: Hellenic Art in Adversity, Kazantzakis at the Cathedral Cen- bers of HACC's Board of Direc- 1453-1830” an exhibition of 137 ter, 337 East 74th St., in Manhat- National Herald (April 22 edi- tors, Bill Ioannides and Robert artifacts from the Benaki Museum tan; at 7:30 pm. Copies available tion), Atlantic's new director will Shaw. in Athens closes at the Onassis online at www.amazon.com, or be Greek American Spiros Voutsi- In his remarks, Mr. Gregory Cultural Center, Olympic Tower, www.greeceinprint.com-(212) 288- nas. praised the evening's honorees, 645 Fifth Avenue (entrance on 3215 or www.cathedralfellow- During last week's event, Mr. saying the two men “together have 51st or 52nd Street, between Fifth ship.org. O'Brien conveyed his wishes to the ushered in an era in the history of and Madison Avenues) in Man- new leadership and his gratitude the bank,” and noted Atlantic's hattan. Organized by the Alexan- May 10 to his co-workers, whom he credit- “profitable performance” under der S. Onassis Public Benefit A presentation of the book/picto- ed as a large part of his success. He Mr. O'Brien's leadership. Foundation. Includes icons, paint- rial, “Se Xeni Patrida: Cypriot Im- also commended his co-honoree, He said that the choice of Mr. ings, woodcarving, embroidery migrants in the U.S.A.” by Petros Mr. Katsoulis, calling him “the O'Brien, a non-Greek, to lead the and an early El Greco painting. Petrides is hosted at the Chian most capable” commercial real es- bank in May of 2000 was a “break Sat: 10 am-6 pm. Admission free- House, 44-01 Broadway in Asto- tate lender he knew. in tradition,” but one made be- (212) 486-8314 or www.onassis- ria, NY; at 7 pm. Open Admission. Speaking to the National Her- cause of his “competence and ex- usa.org. ald, Mr. O'Brien expressed his perience.” That decision “signi- May 11 confidence that, under its new fied a new day and a new direc- May 6 A lecture by Andreas George, a leadership, Atlantic will remain an Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce President Andre Gregory, tion,” Mr. Gregory added. “Tom Tenor Mario Frangoulis makes his Fellow of the Health Physic Soci- important part of the Greek com- center, praised Tom O'Brien, right, and Nicos Katsoulis, left, both of more than met the challenge and Detroit area debut at the Detroit ety and the American Association munity, and will continue its “as- whom are leaving their posts at Atlantic Bank, at an event held at the the fruits of his leadership, and his Opera House, 1526 Broadway in of Radon Scientists and Technolo- cending course,” but said he had New York Athletic Club last week. The acquisition of the Bank by New direction is ever evident by the Detroit, MI; at 8 pm. Concert to gy, on his book “In the Footsteps no future plans to disclose. York Community Bancorp has reportedly been completed. very positive and profitable per- benefit the Fire Restoration Fund of Saint Nicholas” will be hosted in “I don't have any particular formance of the Bank these past of the Assumption Greek Ortho- the Hellenic Room of St. Paul's plans for the time being,” he said. votion and dedication all these going to do,” he told the Herald, five years.” dox Church in St. Clair Shores and Greek Orthodox Church, 110 Mr. O'Brien concluded his six- years. The bank is an important saying he was not ruling out the Mr. Greogory also pointed out Grosse Pointe Woods, MI and the Cathedral Avenue in Hempstead, year service at Atlantic this past part of Hellenism in the United possibility of remaining in the that Mr. Katsoulis, who joined At- Greek Orthodox Metropolis of NY; at 8 pm-Kathy Boulukos at week. “I will then have time to States, and I am certain that it will fields of banking and real estate, lantic in 1991, had managed to Detroit cultural programs. Tick- (516) 868-4092. think about what's best for myself continue to serve it with the same which is his “field expertise.” build the bank's “commercial real ets: $40, $65 for balcony seating; and my family,” he added. motivation.” The event was attended by, estate lending business, which be- $75 and $100 for main floor seat- May 12, 13 Asked about his view of Mr. Katsoulis said he, too, was among others, former MET Life came their most profitable unit. ing; $200 for orchestra pit and box “The Fall of Constantinople: Latin whether the sale of Atlantic by the undecided about his future after President Ted Athanasiades, ar- He was responsible for the resolu- seating, $20 for students. Sponsor- and Greek music c. 1453,” will be National Bank of Greece was the the acquisition is completed, but chitect Costas Kondylis, Consul tion of all problem loans.” ships include seating, a meet and performed by the vocal ensemble right decision, Mr. O'Brien said indicated that he might continue General of Greece in New York Mr. Gregory also highlighted greet, and a program ad. Program Capella Romana. May 12: at St. yes: “Since the National Bank along the same path. Catherine Boura, HACC Presi- Atlantic Bank's contributions to advertising opportunities also Mary's Cathedral, NW 18th and wanted to focus on its investments I have not yet decided what I'm dent Andre Gregory and two for- Hellenism in America. “The At- available-Box Office, (313) 237- Couch, NW Portland; at 8pm. $25 in the Balkans and in Eastern lantic Bank for the past 80 years, SING or Ticketmaster, (248) 645- general, $22 seniors, $12 students. Europe, I would say that it was a has unselfishly and most generous- 6666 or the Assumption Greek Tickets at (503) 224-8499. May 13: smart decision from a business ly supported the Greek American Orthodox Church and Cultural at Holy Rosary Church, 4139 42nd standpoint.” community in a most significant Center, (586) 779-6111 or the Ave SW., West Seattle; at 8 pm. In his speech, Mr. Katsoulis ex- way. I'm confident that every sin- Greek Orthodox Metropolis $25 general, $22 seniors, $12 stu- pressed his wish that Atlantic gle Greek organization in and (Archdiocese) of Detroit, (248) dents. Tickets at (206) 632-8499. would continue to support the around the Tri-State area that had 823-2400. Program includes Byzantine Omogeneia, as well as its own em- requested the support of the Bank chants, Latin ceremonial motets ployees, “for their invaluable de- was given that support. It's some- May 6 and two laments commemorating thing that we have all, no doubt, The Greek short film “Blackber- the fall of Constantinople to the taken for granted, but this gen- ries” by Nicolas Panoutsopoulos Ottoman Turks in 1453 by Guil- erosity and commitment needs to will be screened at the Tribeca laume DuFay and Manuel Chrys- be recognized and acknowledged Film Festival as part of the pro- aphes, court musician to the last Archons Meet by all of us,” he said, citing the gram “For Better or Worse.” At Byzantine Emperor Constantine Bank's strong ties to the Chamber. Regal Cinemas Battery Park Cine- XI. Alexander Lingas, artistic di- with E.U. “Atlantic Bank has been a long- mas 11, Theater 5, 102 North End rector. Info at www.cappellaro- time sponsor of our Chamber and Avenue (at Vesey Street) in Man- mana.org. Leaders about a member of our Board of Direc- hattan; at 2 pm. tors, always supporting and at- May 13 Patriarchate tending our events when asked May 6 A lecture by Speros Vryonis, Jr. with extreme generosity.” A lecture on “Alternative Energy Emeritus Alexander S. Onassis NEW YORK - In a week of Mr. Gregory concluded his re- Resources: Impacts of Energy Professor of Hellenic Civilization meetings with decision makers of marks by thanking Atlantic's out- Production on the Environment,” at NYU, on his book, “The Mech- the European Union earlier last (L-R) Atlantic Bank's outgoing President Tom O'Brien and Vice Presi- going leadership for providing the with Dr. Haralambos Vasiliadis anism of Catastrophe: the Turkish month, a concerned group of dent Nicos Katsoulis during an event hosted in their honor by the Hel- Chamber “a home for the past 20 and inventor, Stephanos Hori- Pogrom of September 6-7, 1955 Greek Orthodox Christian lay lenic American Chamber of Commerce in Manhattan last week. HACC years,” referring to the bank's leas- anopoulos will be hosted at the and the Destruction of the Greek leaders and clergy defended the President Andre Gregory is also pictured, right. ing of office space to the Chamber. Stathakion Center, 22-51 29 Street Community of Istanbul,” will be religious freedom and human in Astoria, NY; at 3 pm. Free Ad- held at St. George Greek Ortho- rights of the Ecumenical Patriar- mission. dox Church, 7701 Bradley Blvd. in chate in Constantinople, while al- Bethesda, Maryland; at 7:30 pm- so advocating Turkey's integration May 7 http://ahiworld.org. into the E.U. community. The Archdiocesan Metropolitan Under the leadership of His Youth Choir will perform its annu- May 6-21 Eminence Archbishop Demetrios al spring concert at the Petros G. Aeschylus' tragedy “The Persians” of America, the Order of Saint Patrides Cultural Center at the St. is performed by the Shakespeare Andrew - Archons of the Ecu- Demetrios School, 30-03 30th Theatre Company at The Lans- menical Patriarchate in America, Drive in Astoria, NY; at 5 pm- burgh Theatre, 450 7th Street NW comprised of Greek Orthodox (718) 946-2700. Washington, DC. A new version churchmen who are committed in by Ellen McLaughlin, directed by conscience and purpose to the May 7 Ethan McSweeny, on one of seven promote the wellbeing of the Pa- A reading and book-signing of surviving plays by Aeschylus about triarchate, which has been the “North Of Ithaka: A Journey the perils of unbridled pride and world's spiritual center of Ortho- Home Through a Family's Ex- overreaching power. RSVP-Box dox Christianity since the Fourth traordinary Past,” featuring au- office, (202) 547-1122 or Shake- Century AD. thor Eleni Gage is hosted at the speareTheatre.org. As Turkey continues negotiat- Hellenic Museum and Cultural ing its possible admission to the Center, 801 W. Adams, 4th Floor May 6-June 16 E.U., Archons urged that EU in Chicago, IL; at 3 pm. Admis- “Penelopeia: The Other Journey; leaders require the Turkish sion: HMCC members $2, non- e-migration,” a contemporary art Government to live up to demo- members $7, students w/ID $2. exhibition featuring Greek and in- cratic standards by reforming its Book available for purchase at ternational women artists contin- religious discriminatory policies. Museum—(312) 655-1234. ues at the Hellenic Museum and Since the formation of the modern Cultural Center, 801 W. Adams St. Turkish state in 1923, systemic dis- May 8 4th Floor, in Chicago, IL. The ex- crimination has severely op- The American Hellenic Institute hibition focuses on issues of travel- pressed the Ecumenical Patriar- Business Network and the New ing, migration and displacement chate and decimated the Greek York Chapter of the American Hel- and is inspired by Penelope, the fe- Orthodox Christian community lenic Institute host their monthly male protagonist of Homer's epic and other minorities in that coun- Informal Networking Reception for “The Odyssey.” Museum hours: try. members and guests at Avra Res- Tues.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Saturday, “We just returned from very taurant, 141 East 48th Street 11 am-4 pm. Regular admission, successful meetings with key offi- (Between Lexington and 3rd Av- $5; HMCC members and children cials of the European Union,” said enues) in Manhattan-(212) 759- free-(312) 655.1234. Exhibition is Archons National Commander 8550; from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Cash part of The Penelopeia Project, an Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis. “We bar, complimentary hors ongoing project featuring various also had very frank meetings with d'ouervres. RSVP to Andonis Ner- cultural events inspired by the the Ambassadors of Turkey in oulias at [email protected] by May 7. myth of Penelope- Brussels and Vienna, which were a www.penelopeia.net. follow-up to our Religious Free- May 9 dom Mission for the Patriarchate The annual Spring Luncheon May 6-June 26 initiated in Europe a year ago.” Fashion Show of the Archdiocesan The Cathedral Fellowship orga- The delegation, composed of Cathedral of the Holy Trinity nizes its Summer 2006 classes for Dr. Limberakis, Legal Counsel Philoptochos Society is held at the adults in Modern Greek Language Chris Stratakis and Rev. Alexan- Pierre Hotel, 5th Avenue and 61 and Greek Folk Dance at the der Karloutsos, was guided Str. in Manhattan; at 12 noon. Cathedral Center, 337 East 74th throughout the week by Patriar- Featuring Cornish Furs and de- Street, (between First and Second chal Representative to the E.U. signer Chris Kole presenting a pre- Avenues) in Manhattan. Classes Metropolitan Emmanuel of view of next season's fashions. meet once a week from 7-9 pm, be- France and, while in Vienna, by Benefiting Philoptochos philan- ginning May 1 and ending the Metropolitan Michael of Austria. thropies including the Feeding of week of June 19. Tuition: $240 per Prior to their departure, Dr. the Homeless, Ronald McDonald class, due on or before the first Limberakis and Father Karloutsos House and individuals with finan- class meeting. Late payment fee met with Undersecretary of State cial and medical problems-(212) of $15 required for payments re- R. Nicholas Burns and other State 288-3215. ceived after May 5. Payment only Department officials who ex- by check-(212) 288-3215 or pressed support for the Archons' May 10 www.cathedralfellowship.org or mission. The group divided its The Cathedral Fellowship Book [email protected]. time between Brussels, Belgium - site of the European Union's ad- ministration and missions; Stras- bourg, France - site of the Euro- pean Parliament's plenary ses- www.thenationalherald.com sions; and Vienna, Austria (Aus- tria holds the current E.U. presi- dency). 4 PEOPLE THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 Christy Mihos Confident he Can Be Next Governor of Massachusetts

Continued from page 1 the saxophone, the bouzouki and TNH: You also worked at your They sell out to special interests, guitar from a very early age. We father's convenience store. big corporations and big law firms. for Democratic hopeful Attorney started a music band, the MIHOS: Yes, at Christy's Mar- They do what the special interests General Thomas F. Reilly - not Olympians, and we played at ket. It was a wonderful experience. want, and frankly, I'm tired of it. I Mihos. Mihos' brother and former dances, weddings and all kind of From the age of 4 or 5, I was pack- see what's happening to my state. Christy's Markets partner James events. Later on, I played for a ing, sorting out the bottles and tak- People are leaving and moving to Mihos, James' wife Linda, and number of years with the Fantasy ing out the trash. New Hampshire… to Maine… to their daughter Marissa chipped in Orchestra here in Boston, and I TNH: How many stores did Vermont. I think that there are a total of $1,250 to Reilly's cam- have to say, I was a very good clar- your family open altogether? fewer and fewer jobs in Mas- paign… Mihos' sister, Marlene Mi- inet player. I was very lucky, and I MIHOS: At one point, we had sachusetts. The average citizen hos Bucuvalas, who has not spo- made some good money. There about 150 in all six New England can't afford to live here. So I've ken to Mihos in years, also gave were a lot of good Greek activities states. just had it with the current situa- $250 to Reilly's campaign, opting going on. When I was getting TNH: How many do you have tion in Massachusetts, and I want not to give to her brother's.” ready to go to college, we went to today? to change it. Mr. Mihos appears to be bear- see the Trio Bel Canto, and as a MIHOS: We sold most of them TNH: Are Greek Americans ing family member's lack of sup- gift for going to college, my father to 7-Eleven in 1998, but I have 15 supportive of you? port with a patient shrug, however: bought me Michali's bouzouki in Cape Cod. MIHOS: They really are. They “We have not been as close as I from the Trio Bel Canto, and I TNH: What do you remember are so proud that a fellow Greek would like us to be, and I regret played even more. most about your parents? has a chance to become the gover- that, but as time goes by, things TNH: We understand you MIHOS: My father was so nor of the commonwealth, and will be just fine,” he told the Her- made enough money to purchase a proud to be Greek, and so proud they are rallying around us. They ald. Corvette. Is that right? to be an American. He instilled in have fundraisers. They volunteer During the interview, Mr. Mi- MIHOS: I did. I was young and me the Greek spirit that nothing and help any way they can. I could- hos also discussed his Hellenic up- irresponsible. Instead of saving the can keep you down, and nothing n't be more fortunate than to have bringing, and how it has molded money like every young kid can keep you back. When I was 10 my fellow Greek Americans on- his interest in political action, and should, I bought a car I liked. years old and going to Greek board. said “The Gates of Fire,” Steven School, I participated in a contest TNH: Is your family helping Pressfield's epic novel about the with the Greek Orthodox Arch- you? Spartans and the battle at Ther- diocese of North & South Ameri- MIHOS: My mother certainly mopylae, is his favorite book. The ca. I took a test in Greek and is, but my brother and sisters are full text of the interview follows. wrote an essay on the Battle of Christy Mihos and his wife Andrea toast for the camera on their wed- not. We have not been as close as I TNH: Mr. Mihos, how would Marathon, and I won a trip to ding day. They are still very much in love, said Mr. Mihos, who bolted would like us to be, and I regret you describe yourself? Greece. This was back in 1960, from the Republican Party in early March to run for the governor of that, but as time goes by, things MIHOS: Christy Mihos is a when the school had 40 boys and Massachusetts as an Independent. will be just fine. Brockton native. I am the grand- 40 girls. I went to Greece when I TNH: What do you think your son of Christy and Aphrodite Mi- was 11, and I spent the summer in means the spirit of liberty - to ex- We are so close. We've been mar- chances are in winning this race? hos of Sparta and Gregory Bouras Parnitha outside of Athens. The perience everything and help ev- ried for 31 years now, and we get MIHOS: Right now, the polls of Mytilini (Lesbos). All of them boat trip was on the Queen Fred- erybody. My life's dream is to go to along very well. show that we have a wonderful came to this country at the turn of erica and lasted four weeks - two Greece, to rent a boat and go to TNH: The way you met her was chance. We are only a few points the century. I have never been to weeks to go and two weeks to get Mytilini, and to all the islands, and special, wasn't it? behind the present Republican Mytilini, but they say it is a beauti- back. I didn't want to go. I was so just enjoy myself. My favorite book MIHOS: I met her at a wedding lieutenant governor and a few ful and bountiful island. I promise young; I had never left home, but is “The Gates of Fire” about the in Lynn. The reception was in Pe- points behind the attorney gener- when I get elected that I will go my father made me go, and that Spartans and the battle at Ther- abody, and after talking to her for al. But we just got started. The there and get a boat and have a changed my life. It made me very mopylae. a few hours, I told her that I was business community is rallying be- good time. I was an average partic- independent, and I felt I could do TNH: What does your wife going to marry her, and that we hind us, too. I think people gen- ipant at the Annunciation Greek anything. When we arrived there, think of your decision to run for were going to have two children. uinely want to see Massachusetts Orthodox Church in Brockton. I late at night, and as we went up office as Governor of Mas- She was the most beautiful woman change, and they want to have an attended Greek School at a very Mount Parnitha, I could see the sachusetts? I had ever seen. She walked past independent voice. We have a real early age. I was an altar boy. I par- Acropolis light up, and I felt so MIHOS: Andrea is my best my table and looked at me, and chance at winning this thing, and ticipated in the choir, and at proud to be a Greek, and that nev- friend. At first, she didn't like it she had the biggest, most beautiful I'm working very hard. Greeks are GOYA. er left me. because you open up your life to so eyes. At some point, I gave her my never afraid of a fight, and this is TNH: What was it like growing TNH: What do Greece and many things, but she understands telephone number on my social se- going to be a fight, and we are go- up in Brockton? Hellenism mean to you? how much I love government, and curity card and she ripped it up, ing to win. The Greeks have given MIHOS: It was a wonderful MIHOS: They are what I'm how I want to change things in and I didn't have a copy. the world democracy, government city to grow up, certainly - very Christy Mihos, above, expressed about. The pride of knowing what Massachusetts, and she has been TNH: Why do you want to run and the right to stand up for the good, solid neighborhood, and the confidence that he will become my ancestors did drives me to do so supportive. She has helped my as an independent? right reasons. This is how I would Greek community was a wonder- the second Greek American to be the right thing all the time - to campaign so much because we do MIHOS: I was always a Repub- govern Massachusetts. ful community to grow up in dur- voted Governor of Mas- make life better, and to participate things together. I never go to any- lican, but I think what's happened TNH: Thank you, Mr. Mihos. ing those days. My father had us sachusetts, after Michael and be part of everything and live thing unless she's with me, and to both parties is that they don't MIHOS: My pleasure. Thank take music lessons on the clarinet, Dukakis. life to its fullest. To me, Hellenism we're having a lot of fun together. really do anything for the people. you. Dr. Taliadouros Helps Infertile Couples Conceive with New Methods

Continued from page 1 have their own labs). days, as opposed to longer periods there will be transfers (the rele- IVM is the most groundbreak- required by conventional IVF. The vant U.S. law does not stipulate cystic ovarian syndrome, is now ing program the clinic offers, how- developing oocytes (eggs) are then any such provisions). past her second trimester, and is ever, as it gives hope to women retrieved and matured in a labora- For parents who have a history enjoying a normal pregnancy. Her who suffer from ovarian hyper- tory for fertilization and embryo of genetically transmitted diseases, second baby is due in September. stimulation syndrome (OHSS), a transfer. birth defects or other chromoso- According to a recent story pub- condition with several side effects, “This approach aims at devel- mal abnormalities, pre-implanta- lished by the Philadelphia Inquirer which occurs when the ovaries oping more than one egg. The eggs tion genetic diagnosis is a proce- (February 5), she and her husband overproduce mature eggs as a con- are then inseminated to create em- dure which allows only healthy John said they were thrilled with sequence of fertility drug treat- bryos, allowing us to freeze the embryos to be selected, he said. the prospect of becoming parents ments. IVM is a technique which surplus for future use,” he said. “A single cell can be mechani- and added that their discomfort endeavors to remove immature “By giving patients a minimal cally removed from the embryo af- was minimal, lasted only three eggs from the ovaries; ripens them amount of medication, not only ter IVF and then tested for defec- days, and made them “overwhelm- in a petri dish; and then adds are we alleviating the risk of tive chromosomes. If the cell is de- ingly happy.” sperm. The technique is different OHSS, we are also reducing the termined to be normal, the em- Operating from three locations from the conventional IVF-em- cost by half, since fewer visits and bryo from which it came can be in south Jersey - Marlton, bryo transfer, which creates em- far less medication is required.” transferred back to the uterus Vineland and Lawrenceville - the bryos by fertilizing eggs removed What is the success rate for pa- without risk of transmitting a ge- doctor's clinical practice offers fer- upon full maturation. tients who need this procedure? netic disease,” Dr. Taliadouros tility evaluations to men and wom- Patients undergoing fertility Transfer of embryos enjoys a said. en; microsurgery and laser proce- treatments with hormonal drugs success rate of 66.7 percent, Dr. Intra-cytoplastic sperm injec- dures; medical treatments; in- are at a high risk of developing se- Taliadouros said, while clinical tion is another relatively new pro- trauterine insemination; and in vere OHSS, Dr. Taliadouros ex- pregnancies occur at a rate of 50 cedure for male factor infertility, vitro fertilization, as well as pre- plained, especially if they suffer percent, and uterine implantation whereby the sperm count or motil- vention, early detection and treat- from polycystic ovaries, a hormon- rate has a success rate of 25 per- ity is too poor to attain successful ment of polycystic ovarian syn- al disorder which disrupts ovula- cent. Although these may not fertilization through IVF. This in- drome. All lab work takes place at tion. During IVM, patients are seem like high rates of success, he volves direct injection of a single the Marlton clinic (very few clinics treated with hormones for three noted, they are very significant to selected sperm cell into the cyto- frustrated patients who have no plasm of the egg. However, this other options. process requires a lot of skill, as Doctors were experimenting eggs are commonly damaged dur- with developing eggs outside a ing the injection process. woman's ovaries in the 1930's and Dr. Taliadouros was born in 1940's, Dr. Taliadouros pointed Athens and is the founder and di- The National Herald out, but contemporary science is rector of DVIF&G. He is an ex- attempting the opposite: to pro- pert in reproductive medicine and Travelling to the Land of the Ancient Gods? duce several eggs by over-stimulat- pioneered the use of advanced re- ing the ovaries. productive technologies. He is an Reproductive problems are PHOTO COURTESY OF DVIF&G CLINIC assistant clinical professor at the usually caused by health histories Greek American endocrinologist and fertility specialist Dr. George University of New Jersey School of with abnormal sexual or reproduc- Taliadouros is one of eight doctors in the country currently performing Medicine & Dentistry - Robert tive function, chronic or past ill- in vitro maturation, a promising experimental reproduction technique Wood Johnson University Hospi- nesses, and syndromes such as dia- for infertile couples. tal. Before establishing his prac- betes, hypothyroidism and hyper- tice in New Jersey in 1988, he was tension, he said. Sexually transmit- IVM. As more than one embryo is preserve their reproductive poten- offered a Fogarty International ted diseases and age are two addi- transferred during fertility proce- tial. Fellowship through the Library of tional causes. Fertility clinics strive dures, the chances for multiple-fe- But these breakthroughs are Medicine in order to study en- to offer couples the latest advance- tus pregnancies increase. not free of controversy. docrinology. He has held research ments in science and technology, “Currently, we are forced to use “For some, there may be ethical and clinical fellowships in repro- from nutritional counseling to sur- IVM on OHSS patients out of and religious considerations re- ductive medicine at the National gical intervention. medical necessity,” Dr. Tali- garding this method,” Dr. Tali- Institutes of Health and Case Today, 300 healthy children adouros stated, acknowledging the adouros said of the existing moral Western Reserve University. He have been born through IVM challenge of treating these pa- conflict between the advocates completed his residency and fel- worldwide, he said, and the occur- tients. “In the future, we are hope- and the opponents of embryo- lowship at Columbia University Now, when in Greece, don’t miss an issue of rence of medical abnormalities re- ful that this method can be widely freezing. Medical School, where he had The National Herald. Sold at newsstands wherever mains within the normal expected applied to benefit most women “For those who oppose having worked as principal investigator foreign language newspapers and magazines are found. standards in the regular popula- who need fertilization.” their embryos frozen for future with Dr. Sterling (1979-81). Dr. tion. Oocyte cryopreservation is an- use, technology offers the option Taliadouros came to the U.S. up- While the normal population other method. It is geared towards of freezing their eggs and then, on graduating from the University only experiences 1 percent multi- women who undergo cancer treat- when ready, thawing only the ones of Athens Medical School in 1976. Call (718) 784-5255 ple births, he added, the number ments, a fact which significantly needed to be inseminated for fer- for more info reaches 20-30 percent among reduces their chances of becoming tilization,” he said, citing an Ital- For more information, call women who benefit from assisted- pregnant. By freezing their eggs ian law which allows only the in- 856-988-0072 or visit the web at reproduction programs, including ahead of time, doctors are able to semination of as many eggs as www.dvifg.com. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 FEATURE 5 Astoria Faithful Make Pilgrimage to the Late Archbishop Iakovos’ Grave

By Theodore Kalmoukos Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana, ab- cal School. opportunity to venerate a small of the students are converts to- “Metropolitan Methodios is Special to The National Herald bot of the Chrysovalantou In a eulogy delivered at the piece of the actual Cross of Christ, day.” one the most dynamic hierarchs of Monastery, Bishop Vikentios of gravesite of the late Archbishop, which is kept in the Chapel, along Metropolitan Paisios called the the Church in America,” Paisios BROOKLINE, Mass. - A Apameia and Bishop Philotheos who served at the helm of the with the relics of various saints and Theological School “a holy place, said, wishing Methodios a safe trip group of 60 and more congregants of Meloa. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese for martyrs like Saint Andrew the where those who are called to be- to Constantinople for the upcom- from Saint Irene Chrysovalantou A Trisagion (Holy Trinity) nearly four decades, Metropolitan First-Called, Saints Rafael, Ni- come priests come to study,” ing gathering of the Holy & Sacred Patriarchal Monastery, Saint memorial service was offered. Paisios called him “a great father cholas and Irene of Thermi-Lesvos adding that “a living Christ is Synod of the Ecumenical Patriar- Demetrios Cathedral and Saint Metropolitan Paisios officiated, and archbishop of the Church and and Saint Panagis Basias. formed and cultivated in the souls chate. Cosmas of Aetolos Chapel of the assisted by Bishops Vikentios and Greek American community,” Father Makris spoke about the of the students” who study here. Methodios offered two books Archdiocesan Cultural Center (all Philotheos, as well as by Archi- adding that, “Those who died in history of Holy Cross since its in- The visitors toured at the Arch- to each visitor as gifts. in Astoria, New York) went on a mandrites Gerasimos Makris Holy the Lord live eternally.” Paisios al- ception in Pomfret, Connecticut bishop Iakovos Library & Learn- The last stop of the New York pilgrimage to the grave of the late Cross chaplain, Cleopas so said, “Archbishop Iakovos' and its relocation to Brookline un- ing Center, and visited the room pilgrims was at Saint Nektarios Archbishop Iakovos of North & Strongylis, pastor of Holy Trinity name will remain a symbol in the der then Archbishop Athenagoras, dedicated to him, in which memo- Church in Roslindale, where Rev. South America here on Monday. Church in Lowell, Ierotheos Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of who later became the Ecumenical rabilia from his 37 years of arch- Vasilios Bebis, Saint Nektarios The late Archbishop, who died Markopoulos, pastor of Saints America, as well as in world Patriarch. pastoral ministry are kept. Parish Council President Stelios last year, was buried on the Anargyroi Church in New York Orthodoxy.” Father Makris also said noted The group also visited the Koutounides members of the Par- grounds of Hellenic College/Holy City, Hieromonk George The Very Rev. Makris wel- that, “ten or 15 years ago, the stu- Metropolis of Boston, just down ish Council and several parish- Cross Greek Orthodox School of Townsend of Saint Irene Chryso- comed the hierarchs and the visi- dents came mostly from the Greek the road from the School on God- ioners warmly welcomed them. Theology in Brookline. Iakovos' valantou Monastery, and Rev. Dr. tors from New York to Holy Cross Orthodox parishes right after high dard Avenue, where Metropolitan After a brief service, the Parish grave is located behind Holy Cross Emmanuel Clapsis, professor of Chapel, where a brief service was school, but today, they are of older Methodios of Boston welcomed Council and local Philoptochos Chapel. Systematic Theology at Holy Cross conducted by Bishop Vikentios, age and often come from inter- them and spoke to them about the Society hosted a luncheon for the The pilgrimage was headed by and former dean of the Theologi- and where the congregants had the faith marriages,” adding that “half Metropolis. three hierarchs and the group.

TNH STAFF LEFT: A group of congregants and priests from Astoria church communities during a Trisagion service pilgrimage to commemorate the late Archbishop, who died on April 10, 2005. RIGHT: The congregants pose held in memory of the Archbishop Iakovos at his grave this past Monday, May 1. Metropolitan Paisios of outside the Metropolis of Boston. Metropolitan Methodios of Boston is flanked by Metropolitan Paisios to Tyana (center), abbot of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou Patriarchal Monastery, officiated. The group made a the left, and Bishops Philotheos and Vikentios to the right. “I Will Always Remember him as Archbishop Iakovos the Great”

By Dr. John Collis, M.D. leaders. He was similarly comfort- then I shouted back, “Stay in bed. I daughter and our entire family vaca- Lord with all his strength, with all his I expected to find solace with Special to The National Herald able with those in a small bible class. am a Sunday school teacher! He tioned in Athens. We all boarded heart, and with all his soul. He was a “time,” but this has not happened. I Several years ago he came to Cleve- burst into laughter, and then re- the plane in Athens to return to uniquely outstanding leader. He was feel his absence… I continue to This article contains both my eu- land to direct a retreat. Everyone in turned to bed. New York, and guess who we met an engaging teacher. He was a trust- mourn the loss of his enthusiasm, logy, plus an epilogue. I originally attendance was mesmerized. Fifteen years ago our families while on the plane? It was Archbish- ed adviser. He was a wise visionary. his sensitivity, and his love… all of delivered the eulogy on April 14, Our former priest, Father were struck by a life threatening op Iakovos. He was delighted to see Archbishop Iakovos spent a lifetime this is gone. 2005 at St. Constantine and Helen Robert Stephanopoulos, now at the tragedy. Our wonderful one-year- all of us. He hugged us, and then with love and service for his church. The magnificent ministry he left Greek Orthodox Church in Cleve- New York Cathedral, stated that old granddaughter had developed looked down and saw “a little girl.” I will always remember my Arch- has been temporarily darkened by land, Ohio; the eulogy was entitled many people from all over the coun- severe weakness of her arms and His eyes opened with delight when bishop… I will remember him, not apathy and indecision… our eccle- “Iakovos the Great.” It has been try attended the funeral of Arch- legs. She had contracted leukemia. I he learned that this was Andrea. He just as Archbishop Iakovos… I will sial agenda has been tinged by one year since the death of Arch- bishop Iakovos in New York. These went to His Eminence and told him took Andrea to his seat, placed his remember him as Archbishop doubt and debt… Archbishop bishop Iakovos. An epilogue is were not only Orthodox Christians, of our plight. His Eminence listened large warm hands on her head and Iakovos the Great. Iakovos is sorely missed… I will al- added herein. but also Protestants, Catholics, Jews with tears in his eyes, and then said, blessed her. As we left His Emi- EPILOGUE ways remember my beloved friend EULOGY - people from all denominations. “John, you manage the medicine, nence, I noticed that the small air- As a physician, I have noticed as Archbishop Iakovos the Great. We commemorate our beloved His Eminence was an avid Bos- and I will pray.” line stewardess approached His that certain problems may be less- Archbishop Iakovos who served his ton Red Sox fan. I phoned him fre- Over the next five years, we Eminence… and I overheard her ened, or resolved with “time.” Dr. Collis serves on the Execu- church with distinction. He served quently regarding the Red Sox, es- talked and prayed frequently… An- say, “Sir, I'm not a Greek, but may I “Time” will help the effects of a tive Committee of the Archdioce- as our Archbishop for nearly 40 pecially when the Cleveland Indians drea was eventually completely have one of those blessings?” He serious illness, or perhaps a severe san Council, and as a member of years! After serving as a priest in had beaten them. The year before cured… Then, we thanked God, her said, “Yes,” and then proceeded to injury. “Time” may be the only help the Board of Trustees of Leader- Boston, the late Patriarch last, the Red Sox were world cham- doctors and His Eminence. bless her. for the loss of a loved one. ship 100. The above is the modified Athenagoras selected him for the pions. My recollection is that I did Several years after the comple- Archbishop Iakovos was a great As a personal friend of His Emi- version of what was published pre- position of Archbishop of North and not call His Eminence frequently tion of her treatment, my grand- person. He served and loved his nence, I deeply mourned his death. viously. South America. Highlights of his that year. distinguished career included: I am proud to have served Arch- 1. When he assumed the po- bishop Iakovos on our Archdioce- sition of archbishop, his annual bud- san Council. I am also pleased that I get was a few thousand dollars per served as one of his doctors. He suf- HAVE YOU LOST OR ARE YOU LOSING YOUR TEETH ? year - at his retirement, it was $10-12 fered from a condition of his spine million per year. called “stenosis.” This is a condition If so you may be a candidate for Dental Implants! 2. He saw the needs for an that compresses nerves. 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I am the Archbishop.” That [email protected] He was comfortable with world slowed me down for a moment, but 6 FEATURE THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 From Humble Beginnings, Angelo Tsakopoulos Carves Out a Grand

Continued from page 1 Jaharis, founder of Florida-based for them to do that is for them to KOS Pharmaceuticals). have a stake, a real stake, in the partner): "He was very tenacious, Tsakopoulos also is one of the survival of the country. In our very patient and he always kept a Sacramento region's biggest phi- country, homeownership has been cool head - kind of like the way he lanthropists. A few of the recipi- the American Dream. This is our has lived his life," said Bell, now ents: the Crocker Art Museum, business: to assist our citizens to retired and living in Oregon. "You the UC Davis MIND Institute, have homeownership." can't get too excited. You get hit, Loaves & Fishes and the Ameri- Tens of thousands of people you just kind of wait. You've got to can Lung Association. live in communities ushered into figure out the opponent a little bit. "He's got about four or five ca- being by Tsakopoulos. They have Sometimes people get hit, and reers in one. It's amazing," said chosen to call them home for a va- they immediately go on the attack college friend Bell, who now duck riety of reasons: affordability, safe- and wear themselves out." hunts with Tsakopoulos on a ranch ty, space and peace and quiet. Th- A lifetime of determination, the developer owns outside Davis. ese are prototypical American patience and careful calculation PHILOSOPHY suburbs, with quiet curving streets has enabled Tsakopoulos to as- Tsakopoulos' brown eyes have leading to multi-lane thorough- semble a land empire so large that narrowed since his college boxing fares teeming with traffic and lined no other developer in the region picture. Today, they're hooded by with big-box retail stores. can claim to be in the same league. bushy salt-and-pepper eyebrows. "I love it here," said Elaine Over the course of three The top of his head is balding, and Simpson, 65, who paid about decades, Tsakopoulos has shaped his remaining hair has turned from $130,000 eight years ago for her the contours of modern Sacramen- brown to white. 1,400-square-foot stucco home in to. His AKT Development Corpo- But he retains his compact ath- the Laguna Creek section of Elk ration has played a starring role on lete's physique, honed by years of Grove. nearly every major growth frontier skiing, golf and racquetball. Im- "I feel comfortable, and the in the region. peccably dressed and flanked by people are nice," she added. "I can Tsakopoulos was responsible lawyers, Tsakopoulos routinely sits go to the park with the dogs at for developing large portions of through tedious public meetings to night, and I don't have to worry." Roseville and Folsom and Sacra- further his cause before city coun- Tsakopoulos didn't actually mento's Pocket and South cils and boards of supervisors in build Simpson's house, but the de- Natomas neighborhoods. More the region. veloper was intimately involved in than half the single-family homes All along, the developer says, deciding what her community built or planned for North he has been motivated by the de- would look like. AKT Develop- Natomas occupy land he once con- sire to provide people with a home ment designs community plans, trolled, as do about half the houses SACRAMENTO BEE/SKIP SHUMAN of their own. To him, it's an issue obtains government approvals to built in Elk Grove since the late Angelo Tsakopoulos, center, developer Phil Angelides, right, and Roseville Planning Commissioner Steve of supply and demand: Restrict build, and sells property to home- 1980's. Dillon, left, stand on the site of the new 3M plant on the Johnson tract in Roseville on June 28, 1987. housing supply, and prices will builders. Sometimes, it installs ba- He was the first developer - and shoot up; increase it, and they will sic improvements such as streets the only one so far - to obtain ap- development, using some of those ton was President. Tsakopoulos Kounalakis, now publisher of the stay reasonable. and sewers. Sometimes, it leaves provals to build in Sunrise Dou- proceeds to fund a new arena for recently entertained Constantine political magazine Washington "What I see in our society today that to others. glas, a large swath of prairie on the the National Basketball Associa- Mitsotakis, the former prime min- Monthly, family and friends trav- is two or three families living in Many of AKT's projects are edge of Rancho Cordova which tion's Sacramento Kings. ister of Greece, and his daughter eled to Turkey so she could be one home. I see people living un- managed by River West Invest- eventually is expected to have Tsakopoulos won't say how Dora Bakoyanni, then mayor of walked down the aisle in Con- der bridges," he declared during an ments, a company formerly head- 22,000 homes. much he's worth. But in the hot re- Athens (now the foreign minister stantinople by Ecumenical Patri- interview in December 2004 at his ed by Angelides. The neighbor- And Tsakopoulos, now ap- al estate market of the past of Greece), during their recent vis- arch Bartholomew, spiritual lead- brick office building near Sacra- hoods built on AKT land range proaching 70, isn't done putting decade, when the supply of devel- it to Stanford University. er of the world's 250 million mento State. "Get on a helicopter from modest tract houses to luxu- his imprint on Sacramento. opable land became increasingly Tsakopoulos praises American Orthodox Christians. and fly all around our area, and rious homes lining artificial lakes. Through myriad real estate part- tight, he held much of the invento- democracy with an exuberance of- "I'd say he is one of the three you'll see that we have miles, hun- Patty Kerins said her husband nerships, the developer controls ry. ten found among immigrants most important Greeks in the dreds of miles, of land that is un- and 3-year-old son enjoy steering about 40,000 acres of land in the The developer ranks 10th on reared under repressive regimes. country in terms of helping out in developed. Certainly, we can find their paddleboat around the lake region and neighboring San the 2006 list of the 50 wealthiest During his childhood, his country different aspects of life in the com- somewhere to build homes for our behind their spacious house in La- Joaquin County, far more than any Greek Americans in the United was occupied by Nazis, and then munity, and in promoting Greek children, for our brothers and sis- guna West. When her family other individual. States compiled by the National wracked by civil war. His father interests through his many con- ters." comes to visit in the summer, they It's not just the size of Herald, the country's largest struggled to feed five children. tacts with the U.S. Government," Tsakopoulos argues that noth- relax in the backyard, which fea- Tsakopoulos' holdings which Greek American newspaper. The While he contributes to the said Antonis Diamataris, publish- ing less than the future of the tures a patio overlooking the water makes him the region's most pow- publication pegs his fortune at campaigns of Republican candi- er and executive editor of the Na- United States is at stake: "Unless and steps down to their private erful player. Much of his land is $650 million. dates in some local political dis- tional Herald (the others, he said, the citizens have a reason, a good dock. "I like it because the houses strategically located just outside Tsakopoulos recently diversi- tricts, Tsakopoulos focuses most are multi-millionaire Stockton de- reason, to defend their country, are not too close together," she cities or other areas already ap- fied by investing in a variety of of- of his giving on Democrats. This veloper Alex Spanos and Michael the country will fail. And the way said. "It's nice and quiet. My hus- proved for growth, or along poten- makes him a potent force in the band likes a lot of privacy." tial highway extensions. city of Sacramento and state gov- While these homeowners are What Tsakopoulos decides to ernment, both dominated by the living out their versions of the do with this land - and what elect- Democratic Party. American Dream, critics say such ed officials around the region al- The developer and his children suburban developments - the low him to do with it - will deter- spent about $7.3 million on state norm in the building industry for mine how Sacramento looks ten and local campaigns, ballot mea- more than 50 years - have created years from now. sures and political action commit- a nightmare of traffic congestion, "I've never known of a single in- tees over the past decade, accord- dirty air and loss of wildlife habi- dividual or company to be in such ing to records filed with the secre- tat. a powerful position to shape the tary of state's office. Another $1.4 Former Sacramento County future of a major metropolitan re- million went from Tsakopoulos, Supervisor Grantland Johnson, gion," said Mike McKeever, execu- his children, and his wife Sofia to who was backed by Tsakopoulos tive director of the Sacramento federal candidates, the Democrat- during his political career, takes is- Area Council of Governments, the ic Party and various Democratic sue with the developer's argument transportation planning agency for committees between 1995 and that more suburban development the six-county area. 2005. helps keep housing within finan- Tsakopoulos' presence in the A few of the major recipients cial reach of the masses. regional consciousness has grown include former Governor Gray He noted that Tsakopoulos be- so large over the past 30 years that, Davis, State Senate President Pro longs to a group of developers who in a sense, he's been transformed Tem Don Perata and State In- fought the county's recently adopt- into a symbol. A discussion about surance Commissioner John ed requirement that 15 percent of him usually reflects how the speak- Garamendi. Many members of new housing be affordable to low- er feels about the region's explo- ERHARDT KRAUSE Congress, including U.S. Senators income people. sive suburban growth. The former Angelo Chicos in the Dianne Feinstein and Barbara "In Sacramento and other Anyone who knows anything 1958 Sacramento State Yearbook, Boxer, have received campaign places, you are increasingly facing about land-use issues locally does- above, is now Angelo Tsakopou- contributions from the family. de facto segregation on the basis n't even bother to use his last los. Tsakopoulos is also dedicated of income," said Johnson, who name. He is simply Angelo." to advancing the careers of Greek went onto serve as a top health "I think in many respects he's fice buildings around town, includ- American politicians. He hired a and human services official in the become a symbol on either side of ing such downtown landmarks as young Sacramento resident named administrations of both Governor the growth debate," said Sacra- Meridian Plaza, Esquire Plaza and Phil Angelides, mentored him in Davis and President Clinton. Car- mento County Supervisor Roger One Capitol Mall. He grows wine the development business, and lat- dependent suburbs, like the ones Dickinson. "People who want to grapes on his Borden Ranch in er became his primary political pa- built by Tsakopoulos, "reinforce see Sacramento grow into the southern Sacramento County and tron. Tsakopoulos and his children isolation and reduce mobility for proverbial world-class region see walnuts at an orchard outside spent about $2.9 million - about 40 aging seniors," he said. Angelo as someone who has both Wheatland. percent of their total state and lo- Johnson's criticisms are tame the drive and the ability to advance Development has become a cal contributions - to bankroll An- compared with those leveled by that cause significantly. People family business. Tsakopoulos' old- gelides' runs for office between the local environmentalists who who are inclined to think we're er brother George, 78, followed 1995 and 2005. view Tsakopoulos as their most growing too much and too fast and him to Sacramento, and also went Angelides, now State Treasur- formidable foe. He pushes the en- in a fashion that is undesirable see into real estate. George and his er, is running for Governor. velope of growth outward, often Angelo as the guy who epitomizes children, including a son named Sacramento County Sheriff onto land they want to see protect- sprawl and all things negative." Angelo G., control thousands of Lou Blanas, a fellow Greek Amer- ed. They contend he has no re- Tsakopoulos has climbed to his acres in the region. The patriarchs ican who is distantly related to spect for growth limits adopted lofty position through uncommon maintain separate operations, but Tsakopoulos by marriage, also en- through the community planning business acumen and sheer tena- sometimes invest together. joys the developer's friendship and process, and that he uses political cious force of personality. He Two of Tsakopoulos' children political backing. influence to undermine efforts to turns on the charm with politi- have gone to work for their father. Tsakopoulos' devotion to his protect habitat. cians, plays hardball with environ- Eleni Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis, countrymen extends beyond poli- "The sprawl game, which you mental regulators and promotes 40, is president of AKT Develop- tics. For instance, he once helped win by converting the most land to big ideas for the region. In recent ment, the family's main develop- support acclaimed painter Grego- the most money in the shortest years, he has taken to dangling ment business, while her brother ry Kondos for several years so the possible time, has done more to carrots which meld a community Kyriakos, 36, runs KT Develop- artist could quit teaching and fo- destroy our natural areas and un- goal with proposals to open more ment, which manages the family's cus on his work. "He told me, dermine public health than any land for development. Placer County holdings. 'you're a Greek and a good artist, other trend of the past half centu- Two recent proposals: He's of- Tsakopoulos also has carved so I want to do it for you,' " Kon- ry," said Mike Eaton, a longtime fered to donate farmland he con- out a place for himself as a major dos said. leader in the local environmental trols in Placer County for a private player and fundraiser in the Tsakopoulos and his children community. "Angelo has been the university, and to help fund its Democratic Party, and as a stan- have spent millions to create pro- unequaled master of that game construction by developing adja- dard bearer for Greek political fessorships in Hellenic studies. and, to a large extent, has defined cent acreage. The university pro- and cultural interests in America. The developer donated more than its local rules. His intelligence and ject would create a peninsula of The son of a butcher from the 70,000 ancient and modern Hel- charm have made him seemingly growth amid thousands more village of Rizes in southern lenic texts to his alma mater, Cali- an irresistible force." acres of farmland held by Greece, Tsakopoulos counts some fornia State University in Sacra- Eleni Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis, Tsakopoulos and his partners, in- of the most influential leaders in mento. Back in Greece, he helped president of AKT, said the popu- creasing pressure to develop there both the United States and Greece fund reconstruction of an ancient lar image of her father as caring as well. as his friends. His family has host- temple to Zeus. only about development is incor- He's also suggested the region ed fundraisers for Bill and Hillary His six children by ex-wife rect. About a third of the land he open thousands of acres of ranch- Clinton, and he was among the Elaine and current wife Sofia have ERHARDT KRAUSE buys, she said, is intended to pro- land he controls along the Sacra- contributors invited to sleep in the Greek names. When daughter Copy photo of Angelo Tsakopoulos from the Sacramento State boxing vide wildlife habitat to mitigate for mento-El Dorado County line for Lincoln Bedroom when Bill Clin- Eleni married journalist Markos team 1958 yearbook. development, and another third is THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 FEATURE 7 Legacy as One of California’s Most Important Land Developers Ever purchased for its value as farm- Service and the U.S. Army Corps known Tsakopoulos 30 years and land. of Engineers, is among those who intervened because he was con- Aside from having a good eye contend Tsakopoulos has received vinced regulators were applying for development land, "he has an special help because of such rela- more stringent standards to equally, if not better, eye for land tionships. Foulk handled press re- Tsakopoulos than to other that's prime for conservation and lations for the Fish & Wildlife Ser- landowners. prime for farming," she said. vice at the time of her retirement He dismissed any notion that Environmentalists respond that in 2003. the campaign contributions he re- developers such as Tsakopoulos "When I was at the U.S. Army ceived two months later were con- are required to provide land for Corps of Engineers, we were locat- nected. He said he held a black-tie habitat mitigation. And they scoff ed in the federal building down- fundraiser last May at a Napa win- at the notion of him as a conserva- town on Capitol Mall," she said. ery to celebrate his 15th year in of- tionist, given the thousands of "Congressman Matsui's office was fice, and the contributions came acres of open space he has con- about two floors up. He was quite from that event. "It was pretty verted to subdivisions. interested in making sure all the spectacular," he said. John Hopkins, president of the regulatory issues involving AKT Tsakopoulos' battles with envi- Institute for Ecological Health in Development went through very ronmental regulators are part of Davis, cited the private university quickly. He would quite often per- the curious package of contradic- Tsakopoulos seeks to build in sonally come down. It's really an- tions contained in his big personal- Placer County as an example of noying to be trying to do your job ity. He is a developer, but also a how the developer entices commu- with that level of interference." passionate Democrat, a party he nities to go along with more During the interview he grant- said he was drawn to because of its growth. ed for this story, Tsakopoulos ex- emphasis on education and social "He didn't give land inside an pressed incredulity at the sugges- justice. Some of the politicians he urban boundary. He gave land tion that the community would supports are fierce defenders of outside an urban boundary," Hop- find him controversial. He said the very laws - the U.S. Endan- kins said. "In my mind, that's noth- there would be no controversy gered Species Act, for example - ing but another attempt to open about him unless The Bee created which have caused him so many up more land for development." it. headaches in his business life. Vicki Lee, conservation chair Tsakopoulos is now contending AN INCREDIBLY BRIGHT of the Sierra Club's Sacramento with the U.S. Environmental Pro- AND CREATIVE PERSON chapter, doesn't know Tsakopou- SACRAMENTO BEE/ANDY ALFARO tection Agency and Army Corps of Grantland Johnson said los well. But he looms large in her Angelo Tsakopoulos meets with members of the Sacramento, California Greek Community during a recep- Engineers over his proposal to Tsakopoulos is "a very complicat- life as an opponent who has regu- tion for former Greek Prime Minister Constantine Mitsotakis after a tour of the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Col- move a portion of Morrison Creek ed person," something he tries to larly outmaneuvered her when it lection at California State University in Sacramento on October 30, 2005. under power lines to make way for keep in mind when they disagree comes to persuading elected offi- a town center. The agencies intend on issues such as the environment cials how to proceed with commu- py, or will come to occupy, posi- in his real estate partnerships. brought before the board. to make the creek part of a wet- and affordable housing. "He's in- nity planning. tions of political power. In some Former State Assemblyman Tsakopoulos denied wrongdoing, lands preserve running through credibly bright. He's incredibly "Everybody speculates about cases, he has given their careers a Art Agnos found himself under and no charges were brought the Sunrise Douglas portion of creative," Johnson said. "I always what it is that fuels the man's inter- substantial boost. media scrutiny in 1981 when he in- against him. Rancho Cordova. Tsakopoulos' try to remind myself that people est," she said. "It's not the money. Grantland Johnson recalled troduced legislation which could Last year, U.S. Rep. Doris Mat- property sits in the middle of the are complex, and people can look That's for sure. It can't be power. how Tsakopoulos signed on as one have eliminated roadblocks to de- sui's investments in two Tsakopou- planned preserve. at reality and reach different con- He's got enough money, and he's of his earliest supporters in 1986 velopment of a piece of Folsom re- los land deals attracted criticism Paul Jones, a scientist with the clusions." got enough power. Is it just a game when he ran for the Sacramento al estate that he and State Senator when she decided to run for her EPA's Region 9, said the 13 other After all the successes, it would of chess with society? He's got County Board of Supervisors. Nicholas Petris owned in partner- late husband Robert Matsui's seat significant landowners in Sunrise not be surprising if Tsakopoulos some propensity to challenge the Johnson was the first African ship with Tsakopoulos' father. in Congress. Documents revealed Douglas made changes to accom- wanted to retire and hand off his natural order of things, and he's American elected to the board. The investment had been ar- Matsui made a $214,000 profit modate the preserve, but business to his children. But he able to do it because he can get the "I was mulling it over and was- ranged by Tsakopoulos, who also over two years on her investment Tsakopoulos is unwilling to do so. shows no signs of slowing down. jurisdictions to cave." n't quite sure whether to run," said gave Agnos and Petris tens of in two Tsakopoulos projects: one He said representatives of his He told The Bee he still gets EXPLAINING THE SUCCESS Johnson. "Angelo called me and thousands of dollars in low-inter- in North Natomas and the other in agency and others involved in the "tremendous pleasure" from his Those who know Tsakopoulos said, 'Mr. Supervisor, how are you est and no-interest loans. At the El Dorado Hills. dispute met with Tsakopoulos and business and charitable endeavors, say his ability to predict urban doing?' It was sincere and strong time, Tsakopoulos told The Bee The wife of Sacramento County his lawyers four times between Oc- and has no intention of quitting. growth patterns, to look at a map support. I think he wanted to see a he wanted to ensure the financial Sheriff Blanas also holds a stake in tober 2004 and January 2005 in an Instead, he has adapted with and know which areas will fill in person of color elected to the independence of the two Greek partnerships with Tsakopoulos. effort to resolve the issue. Jones the times. Increasingly, his propos- next, goes a long way toward ex- Sacramento County Board of Su- American legislators. In a major departure from his said he could think of no other als are described in the "smart- plaining his extraordinary success. pervisors. He talks often about In 1988, Sacramento County law enforcement role, Blanas last landowner with whom the agen- growth" terms local politicians are "He's got greater vision than what he experienced as a Greek Supervisor William Bryan was year took the lead in promoting cies had met so many times to try calling for in new development: anyone I've ever met as far as real immigrant, and says American fined $290,000 by the California Tsakopoulos' proposal to pay for a to reach a compromise. more walkable, with higher-densi- estate is concerned," said Brian democracy is best when it's most Fair Political Practices Commis- new Kings arena by developing "We got absolutely nowhere," ty housing. Vail, who took over as head of inclusive." sion for accepting $256,700 - about 10,000 acres of North Jones said. This new emphasis cheers some River West after Angelides left to But Tsakopoulos' relationships through a number of intermedi- Natomas farmland. He retired as To move the creek, Tsakopou- regional planning leaders who are pursue politics fulltime. with politicians also have stirred aries - in loans from Tsakopoulos spokesman for the effort after his los needs a permit from the Corps well aware of Tsakopoulos' clout But vision isn't the only expla- questions about undue influence. and failing to report their original wife's partnerships with of Engineers. Internal corps mem- and the difference he could make nation. The kind of patience The questions stem not just source. Around the same time, Tsakopoulos were reported in The os obtained through the U.S. Free- if he throws his weight behind a Tsakopoulos displayed in the box- from Tsakopoulos' campaign con- Bryan voted in favor of a Laguna Bee. dom of Information Act show that more urban style of growth. ing ring, and a good measure of tributions, but also from his inclu- project and a community-plan Documents filed with the fed- Tsakopoulos enlisted high-pow- McKeever of the Sacramento nerve, set him apart. sion of politicians or their spouses amendment the developer eral government also show that re- ered help to intervene with the Area Council of Governments Tsakopoulos doesn't shy away al estate investor Paul Pelosi, hus- agency. He invited Rep. Mike said he's confident Tsakopoulos from buying land which might not band of House Minority Leader Thompson to town and gave him a intends to follow the community be developed for decades, a Nancy Pelosi, holds an interest in tour of the property. Thompson's design styles endorsed by the prospect which scares off most de- at least one Tsakopoulos partner- office then sought more informa- Blueprint, Sacramento's new re- velopers. He spreads the risk by at- ship, an El Dorado County ven- tion from the Corps about the sta- gional growth plan. tracting groups of investors willing ture. tus of the Rancho Cordova pro- "I am aware of several projects to bet their money on his eventual Tsakopoulos declined to dis- ject, as well as another disputed that he's involved in around the re- success. cuss his relationships with politi- project involving land Tsakopou- gion where he is aggressively pro- He is adept at moving the levers cians. But the politicians them- los owns in Elk Grove. moting and insisting on that kind of power, and carefully cultivates selves have said friendship, not In a flurry of memos, Corps staff of development," McKeever said. people of influence. His friends politics, underlies their dealings discussed how they would prepare But it's the urban edge which say he has an uncanny ability to with the developer. Jennifer Crid- for a March 1, 2005 meeting be- worries environmentalists con- read people and understand what er, a Pelosi spokeswoman, said tween Brig. Gen. Joe Schroedel, cerned about the region's spread- motivates them. Paul Pelosi "has been a friend and commander of the Corps of Engi- ing footprint. Tsakopoulos still In conversation, Tsakopoulos' associate of Mr. Tsakopoulos for neers' South Pacific Division, owns plenty of land outside areas eyes twinkle warmly. He often 20 years." Thompson and Tsakopoulos to dis- contemplated for growth, and re- grasps a listener's hand or touches Such investment arrangements cuss the disputes. cently bought thousands of addi- them lightly on the elbow. He is at do not violate the law unless a Following the meeting, accord- tional acres. once formal and gracious, turning politician votes on an issue which ing to a summary produced by The developer himself declined business discussions into some- could directly affect the value of Michael Jewell, then chief regula- to talk about his plans. Always the thing more personal. his or her investment. Still, they tor in the Corps' Sacramento of- strategist, he is keeping everybody Bell, his former teammate and raise questions about whether fice, Schroedel agreed to "work guessing. One sure bet: He'll still lawyer, said the secret to Tsakopoulos is trying to buy influ- with AKT and Rep. Thompson on be in the ring. Tsakopoulos' charm is his skill at ence, according to Bob Stern, these projects," and to keep both "making everybody feel very president of the Center for Thompson and Senator Feinstein The Sacramento Bee pub- good… He has the ability to sense Governmental Studies in Los An- apprised of their status. lished the above on March 12. what people are interested in, and geles. "He's not doing it for ordi- In May 2005, Thompson re- The original headline is, “Tower- really becomes interested in what nary citizens. He's doing it for peo- ceived $21,000 in campaign contri- ing Over the Landscape: Starting they are interested in," Bell said. ple who make decisions," Stern butions from Tsakopoulos and his from humble roots, developer An- Throughout his life, Tsakopou- ANDY ALFARO said. children. gelo Tsakopoulos has built an los has displayed a knack for mak- Greek American real estate magnate Angelo Tsakopoulos of Sacra- Patricia Foulk, a retired em- Thompson, whose district in- empire.” All photos courtesy of ing friends with people who occu- mento, California. ployee of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife cludes Yolo County, said he has the Sacramento Bee. Greek-Owned Horse, Sweetnorthernsaint, Making a Run for the Roses

Continued from page 1 dent. Two years later, they were with dark chocolate icing served by says, smiling. "He's out watching Theos says. "We had to geld him. fore the race was finished asking if married, and "we've been lovey- Theos' wife. his horse every morning, giving the Then we gave him another few there had been any takers. "We ing as your next-door neighbor, dovey ever since," he says. Theos, meanwhile, is enjoying Saint his peppermints. But this months on the farm to recover were very lucky," he says. "We got smiles broadly and puts on the Eventually, he'd also own an- talking about his horse's populari- week has been unbelievable." from that. I told Mike I'd been away with it." tape of the Illinois Derby. other Baltimore restaurant - Hec- ty. Theos and Balsamo bought the told by some old-timers that we In mid-March, they finally "Look at him," he says. "He's tor's on Frankford Avenue - and "Mike (Trombetta, his trainer) Saint for about $200,000 from could get his confidence back up cleared the final hurdle, when her- got the second gear. When he puts two Dairy Queens in Fenwick Is- just called saying there is a lot of their friend Eduardo Azpurua in by running him in an easier race." pes-related restrictions were lifted the extra gear in place, he goes, land, Delaware and Ocean City, interest in Sweet Northern Saint, Florida, but still almost missed this The easier race was a $40,000 and Maryland horses were freed to and the further he goes, the better Maryland. that he is becoming the people's ride. claiming race, and that has led to run at tracks outside the state. he gets. We're going to give them Balsamo, who still travels wide- horse," Theos says. Shortly after buying Sweet some irritation on Theos' part. As So here they are, about to run heck in this Derby." ly for business, has offices in Little "They want to make hats - base- Northern Saint, the partners de- the Saint's fame has grown, people Sweet Northern Saint in the Ken- Theos, a retired restaurant Italy and Delaware, and makes his ball caps - with something on cided they'd sell him at the Febru- have started referring to him as "a tucky Derby. owner, and Balsamo, who is in the home on Charles Street. With Bal- them. I'm not a hat person, but I'll ary 2005 Ocala Breeders Sale for former claiming horse." Theos says he isn't "going to go real estate business, met 30 years samo's busy schedule, Theos is the wear some kind of hat for the Der- 2-year olds in Florida, and were "It does bother me," he says. crazy over this," but he turns back ago when Theos leased one of Bal- front man for the Sweet Northern by. If our Sweet Northern Saint only kept from doing so when he "He was always supposed to be a to the race video and says with joy, samo's properties for a restaurant. Saint team. hats are ready, I'll wear one of developed a problem with his good horse. But we were stuck in "Just look at him. He'll run all day. Theos used to own E & F "I told him I'll do the best I those." shins. They sent him back to the Maryland because of the herpes There is no stop." Lunch, across the street from can," Theos says. Linda Theos, who plans to wear farm for two months to heal. virus (which kept the state's horses Southern High School. It was his On this day, at his rural home a broad-rimmed hat trimmed with Then, Theos says, they took from running elsewhere). I told The Baltimore Sun published first restaurant, opened shortly af- the week before he drives to Ken- a black-eyed Susan, "so everyone him to Colonial Downs, where he Mike, 'We're here. We're coming the above on May 2. The original ter he arrived here. There he was, tucky, 12 tickets for family and will know our Maryland connec- got loose in the post parade, threw off a bad race. No one is claiming headline is, “Ride Sweeter by the an 18-year old with his own busi- friends sit enticingly on a counter tion," smiles at her husband's en- the jockey and eluded capture for horses. It's safe to run a $40,000 Day for 'Saint' Owner: Ted Theos, ness, when this "pretty 17-year-old in the kitchen, where his 3-year- thusiasm for their first Kentucky nearly 30 minutes. He finally got in claimer.' " who came to the U.S. by boat, walked in." old grandson, Quint, is enjoying Derby. the gate and ran, finishing tenth. But Trombetta says he was on high in the saddle for trip to That was Linda, a Southern stu- homemade peanut butter bars "I'm not into it like Teddy," she "You couldn't get close to him," the phone to the racing office be- Louisville.” 8 OBITUARIES/CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006

Lt. Col. Manuel Mark “Mike” Petrakis (U.S. Army, Retired), brother of Author Harry Mark Petrakis, Dies at 93

It is with great sorrow that the Mark Manuel Petrakis and his U.S. Army in 1943 and served in Manuel went to Vietnam as an Lawrence Gilmark Pawson. His re- peace and compassion to all whom family Manuel Mark "Mike" Pe- wife, Presvytera Stella. Manuel, his the Medical Service Corps, work- environmental consultant in 1968 maining sibling is Harry Mark Pe- he met. He was always an officer trakis (Lt. Colonel, United States parents and three siblings came to ing his way to lieutenant colonel and returned after a year to work trakis, a renowned author of Greek and a gentleman. Father Michael Army, Retired) announces his America through Ellis Island in when he retired in 1967. He met his for the City and County of San life and culture, and wife Diana. Pappas officiated over the Trisa- passing of congestive heart failure 1916. A large picture of the immi- beloved wife Carmencita in Puerto Francisco as a senior health inspec- He was also uncle to numerous gion (prayer service) at Halsted N. at the Sequoias Health Care Cen- grant Petrakis Family adorns the Rico, and it was love at first sight. tor until his retirement at age 79, nieces and nephews throughout the Gray-Carew & English Funeral ter in San Francisco early last Sun- Ellis Island Museum. They courted and married in 1947 the oldest civil servant of the City U.S. Home in San Francisco on Friday day morning, April 30. Manuel went to the University and toured the world together for at that time. Manuel will be remembered for afternoon, May 5, at 3 PM. Friends Manuel was born ion the island of Illinois and majored in entomol- 24 years; they were stationed in Ja- He is survived by his wife; his his kindness, humor and his excep- are invited to attend (complimen- of Crete in Greece on October 18, ogy and ornithology while pursuing pan, Paris and many posts through- daughter, Stella Rose; his son-in- tionally gentle and joyous spirit. He tary parking). For more informa- 1913, one of six children of the Rev. a graduate degree. He joined the out the U.S. law, Risto Rinne; and his grandson, walked the Earth lightly, bringing tion, please call 415-673-3000.

Steve Stavro, Supermarket Mogul, Owner of NBA and NHL Teams, Dies at 78

By Sandra Martin newswire was sitting in doughnut Collins persuaded Mr. Stavro to set principles he had pioneered in the and the best of his mares, thereby The Globe & Mail shops and talking with people. As a up his own operation, called, not 1960's. At the same time, Wal-Mart putting an end to his career as a consequence, he became increasing- surprisingly, Knob Hill Stables. and Price Club/Costco moved into horse breeder. He was squeezed, or TORONTO, Ont. - A tough ly out of step with the sophisticated He had a small farm near New- Canada and changed the nature of eased, out of MLSE (depending on competitor who revolutionized the financial machinations of global market, Ontario and ran a breeding the retailing business. your perspective) when he sold his grocery store business and made his business. operation from another in Ken- Knob Hill Farms closed in Au- shares in 2003. The Ontario Teach- mark as a soccer promoter, horse Steve Stavro was born Manoli tucky, and yet another in Ireland. gust 2000, after desperate attempts ers Pension Plan went from a minor- breeder, and the owner of the Na- (Emmanuel) in Gavro in the Mace- Within a few years, he had horses by Mr. Stavro to reduce the firm's ity to a majority share holder, with tional Hockey League's Toronto donian highlands of Greece, the sec- competing in North America, and alarming debt, which was mainly Bell Globemedia, TD Capital and Maple Leafs and national Basket- ond of two sons of Anatos and Tsve- one of his fillies, Zadracarta, fin- held by Toronto Dominion Bank. businessman Larry Tannenbaum ball Association's Toronto Raptors, ta Stavroff Sholdas. His father, the ished second by a nose in the Prix de The company had been losing mar- accounting for the rest. Steve Stavro was an old-fashioned third son in a middle-class family of l'Abbaye at Longchamps racecourse ket share for years, dropping from 7 As for the Maple Leafs, they still businessman. Driven by an intense small landowners, despaired of in- in Paris in 1989. percent in 1992 to 3 percent in 1998. haven't won the Stanley Cup. work ethic, he was loyal - especially heriting and, shortly after the birth At the peak of their operations, To his credit, Mr. Stavro closed the Steve Stavro was born Em- to bootstrap capitalists like himself - of his younger son, immigrated to Mr. Stavro had some 60 thorough- business, rather than letting it go un- manuel Stavroff Sholdas in Gavro and generous to those in need. Canada in search of a more prosper- breds, including 20 brood mares and der. He called his ten store man- Macedonia on September 27, 1927. He came here as a child, made a ous life. He made his way to Toron- about 15 horses which he ran at agers into a meeting to tell them the He died of a heart attack in Toronto fortune in the grocery business and to, found work as a delivery boy and Woodbine racetrack. He owned six bad news and then wrote letters to on Sunday night, April 23. He was used it to finance his true loves: soc- soon opened a small butcher shop Steve Stavro Canadian champions (Benburb, the 800 employees, saying, "After 78. He is survived by his wife Sally, cer, horse racing and hockey. He called Louis's Market in the east Thornfield, Apelia, Saoirse, careful consideration and a review four daughters and nine grandchil- built the biggest sports empire in the end of the city. By 1934, Mr. Sholdas and sports. At 11, Steve played cen- Chopinina and Bold Debra), many of the strategic alternatives for dren. country, a consortium which owned brought his family, which soon in- ter forward for the school soccer of them named after famous Mace- Knob Hill Farms, I have decided, re- both the Leafs and the Raptors pro- cluded a younger sister Gloria, from team. They became Toronto donian battles and heroes, and won gretfully, this is the right time to The Globe & Mail published the fessional hockey and basketball Greece. District champions, an early win eight Sovereign Awards, including close the doors at our grocery out- above on April 25 (with files from franchises. Manoli, 6, and his older brother which probably fueled his later bids two horse-of-the-year titles (for lets." Jim Christie, Beverley Smith and Long after spreadsheets and Christos, 9, enrolled in Duke of to start soccer leagues. Making de- Benburb and Thornfield). In 1993, He continued to own the build- Andrew Willis). The original head- forecasts replaced figures jotted on Connaught School, although nei- liveries to the old Woodbine Race Mr. Stavro was named Thorough- ings and the land on which they line is, “Steve Stavro, Businessman the back of envelopes as a way of do- ther could speak any English. Their Track, he discovered another pas- bred Breeder of the Year. stood, and he still controlled the and Sportsman: 1927-2006 - Gro- ing deals (and lawyers and profes- first lesson was in assimilation. sion, one that he would pursue when Phil England worked for Mr. Maple Leafs, a team which hadn't cery store giant used his wealth to sional managers had taken over the Manoli became Steve, Christos was he could afford to run and breed his Stavro for a decade and trained won the Stanley Cup since Centen- underwrite a passion for sports. He boardrooms of the globe), Mr. shortened to Chris, and their last own horses. Benburb and Thornfield: "He let me nial Year in 1967. Mr. Stavro put his owned the Maple Leafs, the Toron- Stavro continued to do business name became Stavro. He quit Riverdale Collegiate after do my job as a trainer. He didn't try Rosedale house up for sale, along to Raptors, a stable of horses and a based on personal connections, After school, the elder Mr. Grade 10 to work for his father, and to impose what he wanted." Pointing with a property in West Palm Beach, soccer league he couldn't quite get word of mouth, hard bargaining and Stavro taught his kids life lessons in soon persuaded him to buy a bigger out that the relationship between Florida; his horse farm in Kentucky; off the ground.” a handshake. retail: "Listen to customers and re- store. "It cost Dad more to fix up the owner and trainer is tough, Mr. Eng- He never joined the wired-up spect them," or so the media-shy Mr. store than it did to buy it, and he was- land said, "You could talk to him, BlackBerry world, thinking he could Stavro told Nicholas Van Rijn of the n't too pleased with me for talking him and he would listen about his horses. plan based on what he saw on the Toronto Star in a rare interview in into it, but when we opened and sales He wanted to do great. He wanted CLASSIFIEDS shelves, rather than what analysts 2000. were over three times what they'd to breed his own runners, rather read on computer screens. His School came third, after work been, in the smaller store, he changed than buy them." his mind," Mr. Stavro said decades In 1981, Mr. Stavro's friend, HELP WANTED later. Harold Ballard, appointed him to Elementary School Principal position CONSTANTINIDES Mr. Stavro opened his own gro- the board of Maple Leaf Gardens, is offered by the DGK School of the FUNERAL PARLOR Co. Petropoulos, Zoy P. - Age 81; of Deaths cery store in 1949, calling it Knob the company which owned the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 405 91st Street Racine, WI; Services were held on Hill Farms, after a label he had seen Toronto Maple Leafs. The two men in Brooklyn, NY. Qualifications: NYS Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 Thursday, April 13 for Zoy P. Petropoulos, Zoy P. and admired on a box of carrots im- trusted and loved each other, and certification; Administrative experi- (718) 745-1010 Petropoulos, who died April 9. Trovas, Angelo C. ported from California. In 1951, he eventually, Mr. Ballard named Mr. ence; Strong skills in school leader- Services in all localities - During World War II, he served as married Sally Saunders, another Stavro as one of three executors of ship, supervision, professional devel- Low cost shipping to Greece a pharmacist in the U.S. Army, Macedonian and the daughter of his estate. Two years later, Mr. Bal- opment, curriculum, and evaluation. Medical Attachment 311, stationed abody High School in 1945. He the owner of the Bermuda Tavern lard died. That's when Mr. Stavro Send resume to: Search Committee, ANTONOPOULOS in Germany He was employed in served in the Army during the on Yonge Street. He was 24. made his move, much to the surprise PO Box 267, Fort Hamilton Station, FUNERAL HOME, INC. traffic and photography with Korean War. For several years af- By 1953, Mr. Stavro had opened of Mr. Ballard's son Bill, who had Brooklyn, NY 11209, or via email to: Konstantinos Antonopoulos - Massey Ferguson, then with J.I. ter the war, Mr. Trovas worked for the first Knob Hill Farms Supermar- expected to take over his father's [email protected]. Funeral Director Case Co. before he and his wife General Electric Co. in Lynn. He ket. That store grew to a chain of role in the organization. 113912/14928 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., opened their business in 1961, Ex- was later self-employed, working as five supermarkets and four open-air Mr. Ballard's will required his es- Astoria, New York 11105 ecutive Travel on 6th St. They a property manager and mainte- stalls in Toronto by the end of the tate to sell its interest in Harold E. FUNERAL HOMES (718) 728-8500 worked together for 35 years until nance man for several rental prop- decade. Trying to outwit supermar- Ballard LTD, which owned nearly Not affiliated with any their retirement in 1996. Survivors erties he owned. Mr. Trovas leaves ket chains which were squeezing in- 80 per cent of the company, by 1996, APOSTOLOPOULOS other funeral home. include his wife, Nola; two sons, a brother, Milton of Pensacola, dependents and family markets out and to donate the proceeds to chari- Apostle Family - Peter Z. (Vera) Petropoulos and Fla.; a niece, Donna Ford of Geor- of the business in the 1960's, Mr. ty. Mr. Stavro attempted to buy the Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - LITRAS FUNERAL HOME William Z. Petropoulos, both of gia; and a nephew, Chris of Florida. Stavro determined to speed up de- Ballard estate's controlling position Funeral Directors of ARLINGTON BENSON Milwaukee; a daughter, Valerie His funeral service was held Tues- liveries and cut prices by eliminating in Maple Leaf Gardens (MLG) in RIVERDALE DOWD, INC FUNERAL HOME (Brian) Cook of Harrisburg, N.C.; day, April 18 in St. Vasilios Greek the middle man and have producers 1994. FUNERAL HOME Inc. 83-15 Parsons Blvd., a brother, Frank Petropoulos of Orthodox Church in Peabody. ship directly to his 6,000 square me- The government agency which 5044 Broadway Jamaica, NY 11432 Arcadia, Fla.; and three sisters-in- ter food terminal. regulates charities, the Public Trus- New York, NY 10034 (718) 858-4434 ñ (800) 245-4872 law, Olivia (Tom) Loumos of He did away with fancy packag- tee of Ontario, moved to block the (212) 942-4000 Racine, Elaine Petropoulos of Tal- This is a service ing and designer decor and offered takeover. The agency alleged Mr. Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE lahassee, Fla., and Margaret Ann to the community. bulk shopping in a visionary move Stavro had a conflict of interest, and Tseffos of Tempe, Ariz. The family which anticipated the big-box retail had made a low-ball bid which was To place your classified ad, call (718) 784-5255, ext. 106, or e-mail: Announcements of deaths has suggested memorials to the stores now prevalent. By 1991, he unfair to the charities. Mr. Stavro classifieds@ thenationalherald.com Kimissis Theotokou Greek Ortho- may be telephoned to the had eight large food stores ranging eventually bumped up his offer by dox Church. Classified Department of across southwestern Ontario from 45 per cent, from $125-million to The National Herald at Cambridge to Oshawa. $175-million, to win control of the Trovas, Angelo C. - Self-em- (718) 784-5255, No matter how preoccupied he NHL franchise and its arena. He ployed as a property manager for Monday through Friday, was with building his grocery em- then took over as chair of the board his rental properties, died April 4 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST pire, he was never too busy for and chief executive officer of his late his home in Danvers, MA. He was or e-mailed to: classifieds@then- sports. In 1961, he helped found the friend's business and sports empire. 78. Born and raised in Peabody, ationalherald.com Toronto City Soccer Club, which By 1996, Mr. Stavro had taken Mr. Trovas graduated from Pe- played in the newly created Eastern MLG private (after 65 years as a Canada Professional Soccer public company) and absorbed it in- League. As president of the club, he to his Maple Leaf Gardens Ven- was a key figure in signing British tures. The following year, Toronto soccer players Stanley Matthews, police charged two veteran MLG Evangelia Vartholmeou, 76, Killed Danny Blanchflower and Tommy ushers with multiple counts of inde- subscribe Younger to bolster the team. cent assault, after a long-secret sexu- By Own Car while Visiting Cemetery Five years later, Mr. Stavro with- al-abuse scandal involving dozens of The National Herald todaytoday drew the club from the league, after young boys came to light. via the post-office A 76-year-old Queens woman 150th Street. ''She was like my he lost a battle to amalgamate the Despite the scandals and board- was run over and killed by her own mother.'' three competing Toronto teams. room feuds, Mr. Stavro helped or- ❑ 1 Month for $9.95 ❑ 3 Months for $19.95 ❑ ❑ car last Sunday afternoon, April Ms. Vartholomeou moved That same year, he helped form the chestrate a huge deal in 1998 which 6 Months for $29.95 One Year for $59.85 30, after she left it running during from Piraeus, Greece to the Unit- United Soccer Association, a conti- resulted in the purchase of the Air via home delivery (NY, NJ & CT) Please enroll me as a visit to a Kew Gardens cemetery, ed States in 1965, her niece said, nental league in which each team Canada Centre and the Toronto ❑ 1 Month for $12.95 ❑ 3 Months for $29.95 a subscriber to the printed edition the police said. adding that her aunt would often was linked to a famous overseas Raptors basketball team and the ❑ 6 Months for $43.99 ❑ One Year for $80.00 of the National Herald The victim, Evangelia speak of the Italian occupation club, with Mr. Stavro's team, Toron- creation of Maple Leaf Sports and Vartholomeou of Briarwood, was during World War II. to City, connected with Edinburgh's Entertainment (MLSE) LTD. via home delivery (New England, Pennsylvania & Washington D.C.) pronounced dead about 5 PM at Manuel Perez, 51, a neighbor, Hibernian team. In 1999, MLSE struck a $1.6-mil- ❑ 1 Month for $15.95 ❑ 3 Months for $37.45 Maple Grove Cemetery. An off- described Ms. Vartholomeou as The league never really caught lion settlement with the Ontario Se- ❑ 6 Months for $51.75 ❑ One Year for $99.00 duty traffic police officer found an active older woman who did on, and Mr. Stavro sold his interest curities Commission to resolve alle- On line Subscription www.thenationalherald.com her body after the accident. yard work and volunteered at a lo- in 1967, suffering a personal finan- gations that Mr. Stavro and two col- ❑ Non subscribers: ...... ❑ One Year for $29.95 ❑ One Month for $3.95 Ms. Vartholomeou had left her cal school. She lived with and took cial loss, after the Soccer Associa- leagues withheld key financial infor- ❑ Subscribers: ...... ❑ One Year for $19.95 ❑ One Month for $1.95 car, a 1991 Lincoln, on a hill, care of her brother, who has health tion merged with the rival National mation from other MLG investors Name: ...... which caused it to gather momen- problems. ''She was very close to Professional Soccer League to form during their 1994 takeover. As part Address:...... tum as it rolled toward her. her brother,'' Mr. Perez said. the North American Soccer League. of that settlement with the market City:...... State:...... Zip:...... Ms. Vartholomeou was making One young neighbor recalled He was probably ahead of his time watchdog, Mr. Stavro agreed not to Tel.: ...... E-mail: ...... Cell...... a regular visit to the graves of her her patience. ''We always hang out with soccer. Canadians weren't serve as a director of a public com- Please send a Gift Subscription to: Name: ...... mother, nephew and one of her here, and we appreciate that she ready to support an activity which so pany for 18 months. Address:...... brothers, according to Katherine never called the police,'' said Ed- many of them hadn't played as chil- Meanwhile, back at Knob Hill City:...... State:...... Zip:...... Vartholomeou, the victim's niece. uardo Riviera, 24. He gestured to- dren. Farms, there was trouble in the gro- Tel.: ...... E-mail: ...... Cell...... Please specify method of payment ''I can't believe how she could ward yard work still in progress. Mr. Stavro turned instead to cery business. While Mr. Stavro was I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: kill herself under her own car un- horse racing, buying his first horse, preoccupied with hockey and horse National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 less she had a stroke or something The New York Times pub- Boy Bandit, in 1967. He won his first racing, the grocery store chains had or please debit my ❑ Mastercard ❑ Visa ❑ American Express ❑ Discover and fell under the front of it,'' Miss lished the above on May 1. The race, but he didn't get seriously in- done an endrun around his food ter- Card number: ...... Expiration date: ...... For additional information please call Vartholomeou said in an interview original headline is, “Queens Wo- volved in the sport until 1984, when minals and started building super- Signature: ...... in front of her aunt's house on man, 76, is Killed by Own Car.” Irish-born bloodstock agent Pat stores based on the warehousing 718-784-5255 or fax 718-472-0510 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 GREECE/CYPRUS 9 Lava-Preserved Olive Tree in Santorini Stands to Rewrite History

NEW YORK - A prehistoric olive tree may lead to a rewriting of the history of the Late Bronze Age in Greece and the entire Mediterranean region, providing some evidence that the massive Thera eruption occurred a century earlier than previously thought. The ramifications of a recent radiocarbon study stand to alter archaeological, as well as geologi- cal, perspectives. Separated in history by 100 years, the seafaring Minoans of Crete and the mercantile Canaan- ites of northern Egypt and the Le- vant (a large area of the Middle East) at the eastern end of the Mediterranean were never consid- ered trading partners at the start of the Late Bronze Age. Until now. A new Cornell University ra- diocarbon study of tree rings and seeds shows that the Santorini (or Thera) volcanic eruption, a central event in Aegean prehistory, oc- curred about 100 years earlier than previously thought. The study also indicates that cultural links between the Aegean LEFT: A view from the stunning Santorini caldera, which was created during a massive volcanic eruption and Near Eastern civilizations will during the 18th or 17th Centuries BC. A new report has shifted the exact date of the eruption one century have to be reconsidered. earlier. RIGHT: An olive tree branch which was buried during the Santorini eruption and preserved in the Sturt Manning, a professor of lava. Classics and the incoming director of the Malcolm & Carolyn Wiener history of Mediterranean civiliza- known. tional estimates, which linked lished in the same issue of Science, Egypt from a period known as the Laboratory for Aegean & Near tions which flourished about 3,600 “Santorini is the Pompeii of the Aegean styles in trade goods found which dated an olive branch sev- New Kingdom. But the new dating Eastern Dendrochronology at years ago, Dr. Manning said. prehistoric Aegean, a time capsule in Egypt and the Near East to ered during the Thera eruption indicates that civilizations in Cornell, led a team of scientists for The Santorini volcano, one of and a marker horizon,” Dr. Man- Egyptian inscriptions and records, and arrived independently at a late Greece, Crete or Cyprus couldn't a recent study. The team's findings the largest eruptions in history, ning said. “If you could date it, and which have long placed the 17th Century BC dating. have traded with the New King- are the cover story in the April 28 buried towns but left archaeologi- then you could define a whole cen- event at around 1500 BC. “Together, the two studies offer dom because it didn't exist at the issue of the journal, Science. cal evidence in the surrounding tury of archaeological work and To resolve the discrepancy, Dr. a very solid basis to a redating of time. Instead, Greece, Cyprus and The report details an extensive Aegean Sea region. stitch together an absolute time- Manning suggests realigning the this period,” Dr. Manning said. Crete might have been more tight- study of carbon dating techniques Santorini has long being specu- line.” Aegean and Egyptian chronolo- “This has major ramifications for ly linked with the Canaanites in an pinpointing the time of death of lated as the site of the fabled city of In pursuit of this time stamp, gies for the period 1700-1400 BC. the archaeology, art history and area which today includes Israel, the tree in question. Atlantis, first recorded in Plato's Dr. Manning and colleagues ana- Parts of the existing archaeological other records for the region.” Lebanon and Syria. The dating of a tree, which sci- Dialogues. Regardless of the exact lyzed 127 radiocarbon measure- chronology are strong and parts Many archaeologists said the Also, the New Palace culture on entists believe was buried during date it occurred, its volcanic erup- ments from short-lived samples, are weak, he noted, but carbon report is not conclusive enough, Crete, which was the dominant is- the massive volcanic blast, indi- tion was, by all historical and scien- including tree-ring fractions and dating now calls for “a critical re- however, and that they will be land of the region at the time, in cates that the blast actually oc- tific accounts, ferocious. harvested seeds which were col- thinking of hypotheses that have looking for more evidence to sup- particular may have been much curred in the late 17th Century The blast caused a 40-foot-high lected in Santorini, Crete, Rhodes stood for nearly a century in the port any new scientific theories. “I more ancient than previously BC, and not a century later as ar- tsunami, which many historians and Turkey. Those analyses, cou- mid second millennium BC.” am not impressed,” said Egyptolo- thought. The new dating of the chaeologists have argued. believed destroyed several civiliza- pled with a complex statistical Aegean and Near Eastern cul- gist Manfred Bietak, of the Univer- Thera eruption stretches the dura- The findings, may lead to a crit- tions thriving in the region at the analysis, allowed him to assign pre- tures, including the Minoan, sity of Vienna in Austria, following tion of that kingdom to more than ical rewriting of Late Bronze Age time, including the Minoan civi- cise calendar dates to the cultural Mycenaean and Anatolian civiliza- the publication of the report. 250 years. lization of Crete. Volcanic ash phases in the Late Bronze Age. tions, are fundamental building If the new report is indeed ac- Another speculation, that of a from the Thera eruption may have Their conclusions were sup- blocks for early Greek and Euro- curate, it may serve to challenge historical connection between even reached as far as China, ported by a team of Danish scien- pean history. The new findings the entire historical record of the Anat, a virgin goddess of war wor- Greenland and the western United tists who conducted a separate stretch Aegean chronology by 100 Aegean region by canceling previ- shipped in the Levant, and the Cyprus Talks States, according to some archae- study. years, a move which suggests al- ous theories about the communi- Greek goddess Athena, may also ologists. “At the moment, the radiocar- liances and intercultural influences cation between the region's civi- be backed up by the report. As a major second millennium bon method is the only direct way previously thought improbable. lizations during the Late Bronze Must Have a BC event, the Thera eruption has of dating the eruption and the as- The new results were bolstered Age. The above incorporates re- been a logical point for scientists sociated archaeology,” said Dr. by a dendrochronology and radio- For example, archeologists ports published by the Daily Tele- Real Purpose to align Aegean and Near Eastern Manning, who puts the eruption in carbon study led by geologist Wal- have dated the explosion based on graph, Live Science and the Cor- chronology, although the exact or just after the range 1660 to 1613 ter Friedrich, of the University of similarities between pottery shards nell News Service. Zoe Tsine con- ATHENS (AP) - Cypriot Presi- date of the eruption was not BC. This date contradicts conven- Aarhus in Denmark, and pub- found in Thera and pottery in tributed to this story. dent Tassos Papadopoulos said in an interview published this past Tuesday that he saw no point in meeting Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat unless the agen- da included key issues on war-di- Karamanlis Meets Erdogan on Sidleines of Balkan Summit vided Cyprus. "I do not dogmatically oppose a Continued from page 1 from both countries are still work- meeting of regional heads of state cepted Wednesday as a full mem- region. meeting with Mr. Talat," Pa- ing on a planned visit by Karaman- and government. The two-day ber. Greece, the only E.U. mem- Before the Summit opening, padopoulos said in a rare inter- backed coup by supporters of lis to Turkey, initially scheduled summit opened Wednesday with ber in the group, is set to hand Bakoyanni met with Turkish For- view with the Greek daily, Eleft- union with Greece. for last summer. talks between SEECP foreign min- over the SEECPs one-year presi- eign Minister Abdullah Gul and heros Typos. "But the question is, Karamanlis and Erdogan each Greek Foreign Minister Dora isters, who agreed to expand a re- dency to Croatia after the Summit. also with her FYROM counter- for what will we meet, and what expressed backing for U.N. efforts Bakoyanni and Turkish State Min- gional free trade pact in an effort Balkan foreign ministers also part, Ilinka Mitreva. Talks focused will we discuss? People will won- to boost dialogue between the ister Ali Babacan, who is in charge to prepare local economies to discussed ways of bringing their re- on bilateral economic coopera- der how many peace coffees we Greek and Turkish Cypriot com- of Turkey's relations with the meet stringent E.U. membership gion closer to the European Union tion, as well as on Ankara's and can drink, and for how long," he munities, and discussed the status European Union, also attended criteria. this past Wednesday as they, too, Skopje's E.U. accession bids, said. of the Turkey-based Greek Ortho- the 45-minute meeting. "It is very important for us to participated in the regional sum- Greek Foreign Ministry officials Papadopoulos has been widely dox Ecumenical Patriarchate in At the Summit, Karamanlis decide today on the general frame- mit. said. blamed for the collapse of the last Constantinople (present-day Is- warned that Balkan countries work for an institutional strength- Greek Foreign Minister Dora The meetings were being held effort to reunify the island. He has tanbul). must intensify their cooperation if ening," Karamanlis said. Bakoyanni stressed the need for under tight security, which includ- refused to have any contact with Greece wants the Turkish they want to attain their goal of Balkan leaders also discussed close cooperation in the formerly ed anti-aircraft missile batteries the Turkish Cypriot leadership Government to allow the reopen- drawing closer to the E.U. regional infrastructure projects war-torn Balkans, and hailed a and up to 1,500 police officers sta- since the Turkish Cypriot commu- ing of a theological seminary on "By creating more efficient re- and ongoing negotiations on the planned agreement on rail net- tioned throughout the city, accord- nity voted in favor of a United Na- the island of Halki, which is crucial gional structures and organs, we future status of Kosovo. works. "The agreement will im- ing to police. tions plan to reunify the island in to the survival of the 1,700-year- will render our cooperation more The SEECP members are Al- prove our railways, ameliorating Japan, a major contributor to April 2004. In a separate referen- old Patriarchate, where the spiri- credible in the eyes of the interna- bania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bul- transport," she said. Balkan reconstruction projects, dum held the same day, Greek tual leader of the world's 250 mil- tional community and the Euro- garia, Croatia, Greece, Macedo- The deal, signed on Thursday had guest status at the Summit, Cypriots overwhelmingly rejected lion orthodox Christians has his pean Union," he said. nia, Romania, Serbia-Montenegro by SEECP transport ministers, and was represented by Deputy that peace blueprint, which was headquarters. Boosting ties with the 25-mem- and Turkey. Moldova, which for- aims to improve services and Foreign Minister Akiko Yamana- crafted and submitted by U.N. Greek officials said diplomats ber E.U. topped the agenda at the merly had observer status, was ac- shorten journey times across the ka. Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Papadopoulos said he did not believe Talat "has the authoriza- tion" to discuss sensitive issues such as the withdrawal of Turkish Tim Robbins in Greece to Present his Latest troops and settlers from northern Cyprus, or the return of property seized during the 1974 Turkish in- Theatrical Work on George Orwell’s “1984” vasion. Cyprus has been divided be- NEW YORK - Oscar-winning future. It is set in the fictional coun- Apart from his film work, he is tween a Greek Cypriot south and a actor and director Tim Robbins was try of Oceania, a totalitarian society well known in Greece as a political Turkish-occupied north since the in Athens this week to present his led by Big Brother which censors its activist and outspoken critic of invasion, which exploited an latest theatrical work, “1984,” the citizens' behavior, and even moni- American foreign policy. Robbins' abortive Athens-backed coup by first ever stage adaptation of Ge- tors their thoughts. longtime companion, actress Susan supporters of union with Greece. orge Orwell's famous novel, “Nine- Robbins has directed plays and Sarandon, recently disclosed that Papadopoulos said he had teen Eighty-Four,” after recent ap- films in the past, and he won an she and her family have received reached a personal agreement proval by the Orwell Foundation. Academy Award for best supporting death threats after speaking out with Annan, during a meeting in The play was hosted by the Attica actor two years ago for his perfor- against the war in Iraq. Paris this past February 28 to dis- Culture Society at Athens's Ilissia- mance in the Clint Eastwood film, This past Monday, Robbins was cuss "technical issues" with the Denisi Theatre on May 2 and was “Mystic River.” He is also famous recognized and cheered by Turkish Cypriots. But he said that expected to close today. for his roles as Nuke LaLoosh in protesters marching in central could only happen if key issues are Robbins first staged the novel 1988's “Bull Durham” and Andy Athens to mark the May Day labor also on the table. with “The Actors' Gang,” his Los Dufresne in 1994's “The Shawshank holiday, commonly referred to in Papadopoulos also accused the Angeles theater troupe. He has also Redemption.” Greece as “Protomaya.” United States of backing the U.N. reportedly expressed his interest in peace plan to boost Turkey's aspi- directing a feature film on the novel. rations of becoming a European The Greek hosts of the show de- Union member: "One wonders scribed Orwell's work as a “prophet- whether the whole Annan Plan AP PHOTO/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS ic nightmarish vision… a startlingly Expand your mind... was not drafted to facilitate Oscar-winning American actor and director Tim Robbins gestures in original and haunting novel… time- Turkey," he said. support of leftwing protesters marching in central Athens on Monday, lier than ever.” The National Herald Bookstore May 1. Robbins was in Athens to present his latest theatrical work. The play is set in 1984 which, at (718) 784-5255 The Associated Press posted More than 7,000 protesters took part during two separate demonstra- the time Orwell composed the novel [email protected] the above on May 2. tions to mark the May Day labor holiday. in 1949, was still a date far into the 10 EDITORIALS/LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006

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We reserve the Greeks need to do more to sup- - one based on mutual respect, ter from Metropolitan Iakovos of right to edit letters for publica- When it comes to the Marbles port Turkey's EU (European strategic partnership and common Chicago to His Eminence Arch- tion and regret that we are un- Union) bid… Cyprus needs to find interests - they have to be bitterly bishop Demetrios of America was able to acknowledge or return The return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum to their new ways to end the isolation of disappointed, and more than a lit- insulting and insubordinate. those left unpublished. rightful home and natural place in Athens resurfaced in an article pub- north Cyprus… Greeks will have to tle bit angry, after this meeting I am a retired military colonel lished by the Wall Street Journal last week. The article was dutifully reprinted by The National Herald as a press clipping in our previous edi- tion. The fact that it was brought to the forum of public discussion by a ma- PRESS CLIPPINGS jor newspaper after a period of relative silence not only proves the exis- tence and viability of the argument for their return to the Parthenon, but also indicates the anxiety in some quarters about that possibility. The article itself, written by John Boardman, a retired professor of British Arguments about Parthenon Marbles Absurd Classical Art and Archaeology at Oxford University, makes tired old ar- guments for keeping and maintaining the Marbles at the British Muse- I read with some disbelief the the authorities of the British Muse- Mr. Boardman advocates the and take it to Los Angeles? Take um, and advances a peculiar theory which resonates with a far different arguments put forward by John um argue that if the Parthenon retention of great works of ancient the Xian warriors to Beijing? Per- age than the one we live in today. Boardman. His casual dismissal of sculptures were returned, it would art, pilfered, stolen or illegally haps the Phidias marbles should Specifically, his main argument is that the Marbles should remain the important connections between set a precedent by which all the bought, as long as there is a larger be taken to Mexico City, a most where they are because more people could see them there than would the creators of the friezes on the great museums of the world would audience to view them. He fails to populous city. otherwise if they were moved back to Athens. If that is the case, then why Parthenon and the current inhabi- ultimately have to return their trea- mention the great sculptor To be properly appreciated, the not relocate the Parthenon to Great Britain, as well? Or even better, why tants of Greece reeked of colonial- sures to their country of origin. Phidias, who is responsible for the "heritage of man" should be fully not move everything to New York, the new capital of the world? ism and Old World self-satisfaction This is understandably not a posi- marbles of the Parthenon. Indeed, experienced in the surroundings in In London, Professor Boardman argues, the Marbles “have remained (e.g., "Greece is visited less for art tion which the British would like to why name them after the person which it was born, whenever this is to instruct and delight millions annually. If returned to Athens, they than for sunshine") that is not often find themselves in, but that doesn't who took them away from their possible. could only go into another museum and be seen by far fewer people, seen in the 21st century. mean that they can dismiss the idea original sites instead of their cre- The marbles should be re- since Greece is visited less for the art than for sunshine.” More importantly, his defense out-of-hand. ator? turned to Greece. He also admits, however, that the Marbles were “stolen from of Elgin's and other Europeans' Using Mr. Boardman's logic Prof. Boardman claims that Prof. Joseph Di Pietro Greece,” but justifies that by stating, “the only way to save them was to "acquisitions" was entirely focused that "cultural heritage belongs to "the Elgin marbles' aesthetic effect Charlotte, NorthCarolina remove the originals.” In Britain, he argues, the Marbles “transformed on the past. Fine, Mr. Boardman, the admirers who appreciate and in antiquity was slight," thus com- scholarly attitudes to Greek art worldwide and have had more effect in the British Empire did what it had are influenced by it," I propose that pletely ignoring their (and similar the past 200 years than they did in over 2,000 in Athens,” concluding to do to save these precious pieces the British Crown Jewels be moved works') influence on the develop- The above were published as let- that, “Perhaps the 'heritage of man' deserves the widest audience possi- of art for posterity. Now that the from the Tower of London to Or- ment of Roman art from the Se- ters to the editor in the Wall Street ble.” British Empire is no more, and the lando, Florida. They will surely be cond Century BC to the Third Journal on May 1, in response to Should that be the basis upon which to decide where the Marbles be- modern-day Greek Government is admired by many more people and, Century AD. Professor Boardman's op-ed, long, we would suggest that a worldwide plebiscite be held, or if that is pressing for the return of its rightful as Mr. Boardman says, "gladden Keeping ancient works of art “What Were the Elgin Marbles?” impractical, we should follow the example of the International Olympics property, and has even built a new and instruct millions who are as which have been removed from The op-ed, published by the Wall Committee, which asks cities to bid for the right to host and organize the building to house them. much heirs to the classical tradition their original sites purely on the Street Journal on April 22, was re- Olympic Games. The city which wins gets the Marbles. It is shameful that the British in the arts as any in Europe." basis of the numbers of people published as a press clipping in the There are those who feel that, because the article was printed by the continue to refuse to return them. Peter Adamczyk then exposed to them is wrong. National Herald's April 29 edition Wall Street Journal, it is a setback for the case to the return the Marbles The British Government and Chatham, New Jersey Shall we buy and dismantle Petra (page 12). to Athens. After all, the good professor tries to convince a wide audience that, in sunny Greece, people would rather go fishing and swimming than take a walk up Acropolis Hill or visit the new Acropolis Museum right at its base, which is presently under construction. Apparently, not only did this not happen, it seems that public opinion saw right through the shallowness of Professor Boardman's arguments. Dora Forced to Tread Lightly on Cyprus Issue? The readers' response must have been quite one-sided because the Jour- nal printed two letters, by non-Greeks (reprinted on this page), both of LONDON - As a tall, striking trying harder: Kofi Annan, the suggested that 48 percent of Greek Constantine Mitsotakis, was which demolished the Boardman arguments in favor of keeping the Mar- scion of a famous political dynasty, UN's outgoing secretary-general, Cypriots preferred to go on living Greek foreign minister, he was bles in Britain. the newish Greek foreign minister, has urged the two sides to hold separately from the Turkish Cypri- pelted with eggs by hardline Greek In the first one, Peter Adamczyk states, “His casual dismissal of the Dora Bakoyanni, seems well "technical" talks which might lead ots, whereas only 45 percent fa- Cypriots upon arrival at the is- important connections between the creators of the friezes on the placed to give the country's diplo- to more substantial negotiations. vored co-existence. Among the land's airport. These days, with Parthenon and the current inhabitants of Greece reeked of colonialism macy a panache it lacked under From a Greek standpoint, it young, the proportion in favor of two years of experience in the EU, and Old World self-satisfaction.” her 77-year-old predecessor. Her may be enough if Mr. Papadopou- separation was even higher. the Greek Cypriots use more sub- And Professor Joseph Di Pietro wrote that, “to be properly appreciat- profile as a center-right politician los can be induced to sound just With the Cyprus issue rumbling tle techniques to deal with Athens. ed, the heritage of man should be fully experienced in the surroundings with a power base of her own rose flexible enough to avoid being in the background, the ardor of the For better or worse, Mrs. in which it was born, whenever this is possible. The marbles should be re- during her previous job as mayor called intransigent by other EU personal friendship between the Bakoyanni has less clout in Nicosia turned to Greece.” of Athens. Besides hosting the members. Nor does the Greek Greek and Turkish prime minis- than her predecessors did. These are the arguments which will eventually win the day. It might 2004 Olympics, her achievements Cypriot leader need to worry ters has also cooled in recent take some time, that's true. And it might require Greece to do more than included a professional audit of about his own voters. In the parlia- months. The Economist published the it is presently doing, following the example set by Italy, which recently the city accounts and securing a mentary election on May 21st, par- Mrs. Bakoyanni has family above on April 8. The original scored an impressive victory over the New York Metropolitan Museum promise of European Union mon- ties opposed to the UN plan are memories of her own which may headline is, “Greece's Foreign of Art, getting back the priceless Euphronios Krater which, by the way, ey for a giant leisure center, with a expected to do well. Most depress- hold her back from urging a softer Policy: Dora's Dreams - A well- was made in Greece and transferred to Italy. stadium for the Panathenaikos ingly, for advocates of reunifying line on the Greek Cypriots. Some connected foreign minister treads The time will come… soccer team. On the foreign front, the island, a recent opinion poll 25 years ago, when her father, warily with her cousins.” the friendship between the Mitso- takis family, into which she was Immigrants stand up born, and America's Bush family has done her no harm. On May 1st, while more than a million people demonstrated in But none of these assets make it Acting Like he’s Already the Governor Europe in honor of worker's past struggles for a decent life, in America, easier for Mrs. Bakoyanni to han- an unprecedented event took place: several hundred thousand immi- dle the issue which, as she said this BOSTON - The Republicans to the people on their way to Park campaign with two candidates). grants, both legal and illegal, stepped away from jobs they so badly need week, still tops Greece's external can have their convention, and Street Station. ''You can reach out But Healy looks out on a ware- to participate in demonstrations across America demanding to be treaty agenda: Cyprus. Kerry Healey can campaign all she to a lot of people here," he said. house and a couple of pubs. with dignity and appreciation of the financial contribution they make to As mayor, she was among the wants for the governor's job. No It is also inspiring, he added. For their part, the Democrats society at-large. Greek politicians who lamented matter: Christy Mihos already has ''We sort of like the neighbor- overlook such inspiring sights as Whether their collective action will help change minds on Capitol Hill their Cypriot cousins' rejection, in a great office on Beacon Hill. hood," he said with a grin. an office building (Tom Reilly, remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: At the end of the day, the a 2004 referendum, of a United The other day, the Independent Mihos' office is not the biggest from his Congress Street head- self-interest of society will prevail. And that calls for the continuous flow Nations plan to reunify the island. candidate for governor of Mas- or the most expensive in this year's quarters), a parking lot (Deval Pa- of immigrants to the United States. Her appointment as foreign minis- sachusetts gazed out the window race. trick, in Charlestown) and a large While nobody can advocate rewarding anyone for breaking the law, ter was greeted warily in Nicosia. of his new campaign office and He pays $10,293.75 a month for sandpile (Chris Gabrieli, from the the fact of the matter is that, on numerous occasions in the past, ways But on starting her new job, she took in the view: the Boston Com- his 5,341 square feet, spread over Big Dig - adjacent to Canal have being found to incorporate those whose records are clean, and who sent a message to Tassos Pa- mon and its budding trees, Park three floors at 9 Park Street (it is Street). justly make their contributions, into American society. padopoulos, the Greek Cypriot Street and its rush of traffic and, just above the restaurant). Even though the overwhelming majority of those who participated in president, reassuring the island's towering above it all, the grand old The Kerry Healey & Reed Hill- The Boston Globe published the demonstrations were of Hispanic origin, it would be a serious mis- rejectionists: She now saw the UN State House, its golden dome shin- man Campaign pays $11,000 for the above on April 30. The origi- take to forget that many Greeks have also entered this country illegally plan as "history." ing like the sun itself. her campaign office on Merrimack nal headline is, “From Beacon seeking a better way of life. On her first visit to Cyprus this Mihos, who bolted the GOP to Street, near North Station (at this Hill Perch, Mihos Enjoys Views The number of illegal Greek immigrants has dwindled in the past few week, Mrs. Bakoyanni put more run as an Independent, looked stage in the race, they are the only while Shaping Campaign Vision.” decades, of course, but there are still quite a few, and most of us have emphasis on sending pan-Hellenic deeply satisfied as he surveyed it met at least one person who “jumped ship” - instead of crossing the bor- signals to Turkey than on urging all. der legally - and settled in the United States. Many of them have earned the Greek Cypriots to be flexible. Since his campaign moved into financial success and raised exemplary families. Both the Greeks and their Cypriot its luxurious new quarters, spread After many years, sometimes after decades, many of them - more kin are stressing two things which over three floors at 9 Park Street Comments? than most people suspect - continue to reside in this country illegally, liv- Turkey must do to keep its EU (it's just above Barbara Lynch's ing a life of fear and uncertainty. hopes on track: recognize the celebrated restaurant), Mihos has The National Herald welcomes The immigration issue has unfortunately divided the American peo- Greek Cypriot government and al- spent hours making calls by the ple. It is an emotionally charged one for both sides. As soon as the sensa- low Cypriot ships into Turkish front window in the glow of the your response to any article or editorial tion subsides, however, Congress should examine the issue more careful- ports. Mr. Papadopoulos faces lit- dome. Please send e-mail to ly and render its decisions. tle pressure from Greece to take Sometimes he becomes a live [email protected] The sooner the better for all involved. risks for a settlement. The UN is billboard for his campaign, waving THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 VIEWPOINTS 11 Turkey's Kurdish Nightmare Threatens its Capacity to Survive

After a hiatus of a nificant cultural and po- more, this stubborn and repressive day. In fact, the latter represented nationalist organizations “took to their murderous activities in- couple of years of litical contribution to policy engendered opposition and a radical, if not revolutionary, the field” and began to enforce the crease, Turkey will be placed in a peace, violence is once the evolution of the resistance from the Kurds and the change in Turkey's socio-political old policies of a single and homo- cruel conundrum: trapped be- again stalking Turkish Muslim world. Indeed, creation of various urban and rural and security structure, and that geneous Turkish society. One tween the forces of hyper-nation- cities and towns. In ad- the greatest Muslim fig- guerrilla bands, which have taken certainly did not sit well with the group in particular, the “Deep alism on the one hand and Islamic dition to the Kurdish ure of medieval and a significant toll of Turkey's inter- military. State” (made up of a coalition of militancy on the other. populated regions of contemporary Islam is national image by highlighting In spite of its strong Islamic military officers and rogue bureau- Sadly, the stress of both forces eastern Turkey, Con- Saladin, a 12th Century Ankara's harsh ethnic policies and ties, Erdogan's government has crats), may be responsible for pro- may be beyond the capacity of the stantinople (present- Kurdish Muslim war- abysmal human rights record. made a concerted effort to trans- voking the Kurds with a combina- republic to survive. day Istanbul) has been rior who destroyed the All this had to change recently - form Turkey into a country and so- tion of assassinations and bomb- hit. Despite some re- by DR. ANDRE Crusader states in the in order for Turkey to meet the ba- ciety which could meet European ings. Dr. Gerolymatos is Chair of markable progress last GEROLYMATOS Holy Land and re-con- sic criteria and become a member social and political norms in the The objective is to force the Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser August, which wit- quered or liberated of the European Union. Suddenly, near future. This has not gone un- Turkish Government to rescind University in Vancouver, British Special nessed Turkish Prime to The National Jerusalem. ethnic diversity and individual challenged by the traditional the liberal changes and EU-in- Columbia and the author of “Red Minister Recep Tayyip Herald But ultimately, the freedom of expression, as well as guardians of Turkey's secular con- spired legislation which has Acropolis, Black Terror: The Erdogan admitting that Kurds did not fare so downgrading the political role of stitution. sapped the power of the military. Greek Civil War and the Origins the Turkish state had well during the Ot- the army, became the order of the Overnight, shadowy and super- If the scale of such groups and of Soviet-American Rivalry.” made mistakes in the treatment of toman period. In the 16th Century, its Kurdish minority, the cycle of they suffered extensive deporta- revenge and retribution is usurp- tions and massacres at the hands ing Turkish-Kurdish relations. of the Persians and Turks, respec- After such a promising start, tively, but despite these vicissi- Mr. Erdogan is now vowing to tudes, they maintained their iden- What Makes us Un-Newsworthy? crush any demonstration of tity and continued to dominate the protesters labeling them “the region of Kurdistan. For the next By Sofia Fasos to be an interesting read in the ab- laced with coupons, comics and to the Greek community. While pawns of terrorists,” and has re- three centuries, the Kurds were at Special to The National Herald sence of fistfights and flustered circulars. Thousands of straphang- Greeks have been forced to rely fused to meet with the legitimate least partially reconciled living East Side residents. Mayor ers have given up their daily news- on, instead of complement, their organizations of Turkish Kurds within the confines of the Ot- The 450,000 Greek Americans Michael Bloomberg serving as one paper in place of magazines, pa- regular mainstream reading with unless they publicly denounce the tomans, partly because the empire in the New York City metropoli- of four distinguished Grand Mar- perbacks and even iPods. There niche newspapers like The Nation- PKK as “terrorists.” was Sunni and partly because the tan area supporting thousands of shals, along with Honored Guests has to be a reason for this. In fact, al Herald, Hispanic Americans Concurrent with this change of sultan was the recognized spiritual Greek American civic, religious Senator Chuck Schumer of New there is: have looked to Hoy, Gay Ameri- heart on the part of Turkey's Mus- and temporal head (caliph) of the and political organizations, and York and His Eminence Archbish- The newspaper once served the cans to the Advocate, and African lim-dominated government, the Muslim world. representatives of the Greek op Demetrios of America, were people, representing the people Americans to the Amsterdam Turkish army is building up its With the collapse of the Ot- Orthodox Church, along with clearly no match for Naomi Camp- and their city, covering issues News. The editors who pick and forces along the Iraqi border, toman Empire after the First American and Greek Government bell beating up her maid a few days which kept them up at night and choose what stories will go in the which separates the Turkish Kurds World War and the creation of the officials marching along Fifth Av- earlier, or Howard Stern, just sparked discussion with neighbors paper do not seem to live in the from the quasi-independent Iraqi Turkish national state in 1923, enue could not get the mainstream blocks away fleeing from a de- and friends. Stories about culture, cities they represent (at least that Kurds, for a new offensive against however, the Kurds were trans- media to represent a community ranged fan. taxes, pollution and education are is what their story selection the rebels. formed into an unwanted ethnic which has dedicated itself to bet- In the mainstream media's eye, quickly and casually being re- shows… little regard for many peo- Why this dramatic turn of minority. Indeed, the fundamental tering NYC. perhaps thousands of people placed by pictures of Paris Hilton ple). events, and who is responsible for problem between the Kurds and There was virtually no coverage marching, numerous floats and and her latest exotic pet. As we are erased from main- turning the clock back on Turkey's successive Turkish regimes is the of the 75th annual Greek Indepen- bands, community groups, church- In his book, “News Is A Verb,” stream media; end up invisible dark record with respect to the stubborn refusal of the Kurds to dence Day Parade celebrating the es and schools, civic and charitable Pete Hammil wrote that a newspa- among our influentials; and lose Kurds? But for starters, why is shed their ancient language, cul- 185th anniversary of Greece's causes, and dozens of businesses per should be a zocalo, or plaza, representation in the media which there a Kurdish problem in the ture and very identity and wrap freedom after 400 years of Ot- representing Greeks from New something Greeks would better has a responsibility to its readers, first place? themselves in contemporary Turk- toman rule. For years, mainstream York City and the tri-state area understand as the “plateia,” or people who pay for and subscribe The Kurds are an ancient peo- ish nationalism. Almost from the newspapers gave the Greek com- have less impact on New York City townsquare. This is where people to papers which help keep big ple who have inhabited eastern beginning of the modern Turkish munity less than sufficient cover- than the latest piece of artwork went, particularly in an oral era, business affluent should take a Turkey, northern Iran and north- state, every coercive mechanism age, and over the past five years, featuring Britney Spears in the before print and mass production stand and stop buying a paper western Iran for millennia. They was applied to covert the Kurds in- more and more city editors nude. brought news directly in to the which does not know you exist, or are, in effect, the descendants of to Turks. The Kurdish language, dropped stories altogether in favor Even on the slowest news day of home. why your children were marching. the Carduchi, who opposed the re- Kurdish customs and every from of a single photograph accompa- the week, hardly anyone stopped This year's Parade theme hon- If those newspapers and their treat of the Ten Thousand (as de- of Kurdish identity was banned nying a mere cutline. This year, to cover one of the largest displays ored Greek immigrants who came editors can not take notice of scribed by Xenophon in the from public and private view. even the photographs were cut, of Hellenic heritage celebrations to America and the success in this thousands of people marching to Annabasis) through the mountains The successors of Ataturk, the leaving the Greek community to in years. country of subsequent generations celebrate a triumph over oppres- in the 4th Century BC. Modern re- founder of modern Turkey, dab- wonder why it has no place in Over the past decade, newspa- in light of the recent immigration sion and tyranny, perhaps they will search traces them even earlier bled in various forms of social en- mainstream media. per readership had declined. Edi- policies which parked so much at- feel the sting of a city of almost than the period of the ancient gineering, such as getting rid of the So, precisely what about us as a tors are eliminating international tention in Washington. Yet, the half a million Greek Americans Greeks. Greeks and Armenians from Con- people, as a community, makes us correspondents, and the news hole Greek American community getting their news elsewhere. In fact, the earliest known evi- stantinople and replacing them un-newsworthy? is shrinking as an estimated two could not find itself represented dence of a unified and distinct cul- with Kurds from eastern Turkey. Perhaps the lack of conflict thirds of newspapers are devoted sufficiently in a city made up of im- Professor Fasos teaches Com- ture (and possibly, ethnicity) by Today, as a result of such ethnic during the GID celebration on to advertising to make up the cost. migrants. munications and Journalism at people inhabiting the Kurdish manipulation, Constantinople April 9 stripped a potential news Some argue that newspapers are This is why people stopped buy- St. John's University in New mountains dates back to the Halaf maintains a very large Kurdish story of its novelty. The Parade simply facing too much competi- ing mainstream papers. They sim- York. She earned her master's de- culture of 8,000-7,400 years ago. In population - not an ideal circum- was well organized and jovial - too tion from the Internet, but there ply can not find a place to sit in the gree from New York University in the 9th Century AD, the Kurds stance for the security-conscious orderly perhaps to be visually stim- are other reasons for the decline of plateia. 2002 and her bachelor's degree converted to Islam and made a sig- governments in Ankara. Further- ulating on television, and too tame even the infamous Sunday paper And this problem is not limited from Queens College in 2000. Dora Bakoyanni: Opportunity for a Fresh Start in Greek Diplomacy

Dora Bakoyanni, sued with tenacity and state has the right to call itself by tine Mitsotakis would support solution, he would have already solve the simmering disputes. Greece's new foreign wisdom by Constantine whatever name it decides. such a solution. started direct negotiations with The ten-mile airspace is totally minister, brings a num- Karamanlis (the current True, Greece claimed it had a The Cyprus problem, too, re- Mehmet Ali Talat, the leader of unnecessary, whether for econom- ber of advantages to prime minister's late special reason for objecting be- mains unresolved not only because the Turkish Cypriot community. ic or defense reasons. Besides, it is this vital post. She is in- uncle) succeeded im- cause the name of Macedonia has of Turkish intransigence, but even His excuse for rejecting such talks not in keeping with the Law of the telligent, forceful, well- pressively. But other been connected to ancient Greek more so because of the inability of is that the talks would elevate the Sea. The twelve-mile limit of terri- connected and interna- major issues such as the history for many centuries. But the the Greek side to decide what so- status of the Turkish Cypriot polit- torial waters, which is in keeping tionally respected for a Cyprus problem, the word, Macedonia, was not related lution they really want. The ical entity in the island's occupied with the Law of the Sea, can not be very personal reason: question concerning the only to Alexander the Great. Un- mantra, “a fair and viable solu- north and raise that entity to the implemented by Greece in the Her first husband was name “Macedonia” der the Romans, the province of tion,” is meaningless because it same level as the Republic of Aegean because such an extension killed by 17 November by DR. D.G. claimed by the govern- Macedonia extended far to the takes many interpretations. Cyprus. would completely eliminate all in- terrorist thugs. Her re- KOUSOULAS ment in Skopia (Skop- north and included most of the Although the Greek Cypriots This is a specious argument ternational sea lanes in the cent visit to Washington je), or the rocky rela- area where the mini-state of Skop- speak publicly of a federal bi-zonal which Ms. Bakoyanni will have to Aegean, currently used not only by was well received by the Special tions with neighboring je is located. state, they refuse to take the steps confront. Since 1787, when the 13 Turkey, but also by all nations bor- to The National United States Govern- Herald Turkey remain unre- A policy which, at the time, which would lead to a genuine fed- “states” sent their delegates to dering on the Black Sea and all ment, and especially by solved. As foreign min- could have been effective, called eral state. It is fairly clear that Philadelphia to negotiate and other nations whose ships pass the U.S. Secretary of ister, Ms. Bakoyanni for the use of the word “Macedo- what the Greek Cypriot side really write the Constitution of the Unit- through the Aegean. State Condoleezza Rice. thus has an opportunity to chart a nia” by Skopje, but not in the form wants is a Greek-dominated state ed States of America, the first fed- The exploitation of any re- Such assets open doors, create new course. traditionally and internationally in which the Turkish Cypriot com- eral state in the modern world, all sources under the continental a friendly atmosphere, and smooth The ineffectiveness of Greek associated with the Macedonia of munity may have a few special participants came to the Conven- shelf in the Aegean can not be de- diplomatic interactions. But to foreign policy in the past 40 years Alexander the Great. It could be rights in the area of religion, lan- tion as equals. The populous State cided by the International Court in take full advantage, Ms. Bakoyan- is the result of policies which were used in a Slavic form such as guage, culture and the like. of New York and the tiny State of The Hague. It is much too com- ni will have to move Greek foreign crafted in response to emotional Makedonska or Nova Macedonia, If the government of Tassos Pa- Rhode Island were treated and plex for a court to tackle. The policy out of the doldrums in or political pressures generated in- as some impartial observers sug- padopoulos, the Greek Cypriot recognized as legally equal. stalemate can be resolved only by which it has been for a long time. side Greece. Hard facts were ig- gested at the time. The Greek side president, really wanted a federal President Papadopoulos can establishing an international con- For the past 40 years, the one nored because facing them square- totally refused to discuss any ar- not invent a new process for estab- sortium for the exploitation of any major success of Greek diplomacy ly would have alienated important rangement which would have in- lishing a federal state. His policy is resources, in which case the distri- was the country's entry into the segments of the population, affect- cluded the word “Macedonia” in justified only if the objective of the bution of profits between Greece European family. This quest, pur- ing public relations for, or elec- any form, yet at the time, the small Greek Cypriot side is to keep and Turkey can be decided toral prospects, of the political state to the north could have been things as they are in the hope that, through negotiations between the elite. amenable because it was weak, some day, conditions will change two countries, or by a decision of A brief review of the policies poor and vulnerable. The opportu- and the Turkish Cypriots will the International Court. GUEST EDITORIALS pursued in relation to the “Mace- nity was missed, never to return, come back to the Republic of Removing those thorny issues The National Herald welcomes donia,” Cyprus and Turkey will since now even the U.S. Govern- Cyprus hat in hand. from contention will have to be ac- manuscripts representing a help illustrate the point. ment has accepted the use of Unfortunately, past history companied by a formal declaration variety of views for publica- With the breakup of Yu- “Macedonia” by Skopje. shows rather conclusively that from Turkey that all questions of tion in its View Points page. goslavia in 1991, FYROM (the Another opportunity may ap- time is not on the Greek Cypriot sovereignty over the Aegean is- They should include the writ- Former Yugoslav Republic of pear in the foreseeable future. The side. lands have been settled by the ex- er’s name, address, and tele- Macedonia) - one of Yugoslavia's Skopje government hopes to one Now that Turkey is hoping to isting treaties, and that Turkey has phone number and be ad- six federal states - declared its in- day be admitted to the European join the EU as a member one day, no designs to challenge their valid- dressed to the View Points Edi- dependence and called itself family as a member of the Euro- there is a lull in the familiar con- ity. With Turkey hoping to join the tor, The National Herald, 37-10 “Republic of Macedonia.” In pean Union. Greece has the right troversies over the ten-mile E.U., such arrangements are not 30th Street, Long Island City, Greece, hundreds of thousands of to veto such an admission, so far. airspace claimed by Greece; the unattainable. NY 11101. They can also be people flooded the streets in mas- Skopje is fully aware of this. respective rights over the conti- Ms. Bakoyanni has a full plate, faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, sive demonstrations calling for a Agreeing to a commonly accepted nental shelf in the Aegean; the but she also has an uncommon op- preferably, e-mailed to en- firm policy to oppose any use of arrangement regarding the word sovereign ownership of Greece or portunity to move Greek foreign glish.edition@thenationalher- the name “Macedonia” by this “Macedonia” will remove one po- Turkey over some islets in the policy out of the stagnant waters ald.com. Due to considera- new mini-state to the Hellenic tential obstacle. Dodecanese; or the usual Turkish where it has been for so long. tions of space we enforce a Republic's north. Ms. Bakoyanni may approach pressures on the Ecumenical Pa- strict 1,400-word upper limit. DOOMED TO FAIL the problem afresh proposing to triarchate in Constantinople. Dr. Kousoulas is Professor We reserve the right to edit for Under this wave of immense Skopje a name such as Nova These points of contention are Emeritus of Political Science at repetitiveness, diction and opposition to the use of the word Makedonska or Nova Macedonia, kept on file, of course, to reappear Howard University in Washing- syntax. We regret that we are “Macedonia” by Skopje, the public in exchange for Greek support to when one or the other side finds ton, DC. He is the author of sever- unable to acknowledge or re- demand became the policy of the mini-state's aspirations to join reasons to air them again. But al books, notably “The Life and turn manuscripts, published Greece. It was a policy doomed to the EU. She might ask for her fa- Greece and Turkey are con- Times of Constantine the Great or unpublished. fail, however, because under inter- ther's opinion. From what I know, Greek Foreign Minister Dora demned to be neighbors, and it is (1999),” and numerous scholarly national norms, every sovereign former Prime Minster Constan- Bakoyanni. in their common interest to re- articles. 12 CYPRUS 2006 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 Cyprus: A Density of Riches Its very name hints at wealth: Tucked near the thick fortified a stalwart fortress where, in 1191, cool temperatures in the forests of- by taking a ride in a four-by-four Cyprus comes from the Greek walls of Lefkosia (Nicosia) - which Richard the Lionheart married fer a refreshing alternative to the jeep. These tours are convivial un- word for copper, which Myce- were built when the Republic of Berengaria of Navarre and heat of the coast. There is a total of dertakings and leave from the naean settlers extracted from the Venice ruled Cyprus - is the crowned her Queen of England. more than 125 miles of marked na- Pafos region and depart for the pine-clad Troodos Mountains in Cyprus Museum. Its comprehen- Today it houses the Cyprus ture trails in the country, of varying Troodos Mountains or Akamas the late Bronze Age. Today the is- sive collection contains priceless Medieval Museum. levels of difficulty. Many trails are Peninsula. In the Akamas, you will land, the third largest in the treasures of Cypriot heritage. His- Pafos is the traditional play- in the Troodos region, where the typically have the chance to walk Mediterranean, is nothing less tory comes in such densely packed ground of Aphrodite and a leading lower slopes are crisscrossed with through the Avakas Gorge as well than an open-air museum whose layers here it can sometimes seem cultural center of the Mediter- vines and the upper ones with as visit the Baths of Aphrodite. No “exhibits” stretch back 10,000 like the centuries passed within ranean. In the archaeological park cedar, pine and golden oak. Here rental car? No problem. Many jeep years into European civilization. moments of each other - even out- of Kato Pafos examine the ancient also is Cyprus's tallest peak, tour outfits can pick you up right They include Neolithic villages side museums. odeon and amazingly well-pre- Mount Olympus. from your hotel. etched into hillsides, ancient ruins Take for example marvelous served mosaics with mythological The Akamas Peninsula is a Wine Routes of Greek and Roman towns, their Kourion, one of the original ten scenes at the Houses of Dionysos, thumb-shaped strip of land full of If you thought California or marble columns and mosaic floors ancient city kingdoms of Cyprus. Theseus, Orpheus and Aion. breathtaking landscapes essential- France had the monopoly on wine still intact, temples to Aphrodite, Its centerpiece and most conspicu- Other must-sees are St. Paul's Pil- ly unchanged since antiquity. From heritage, think again, for in addi- Crusader castles, Byzantine ous attraction is a Greco-Roman lar and the elaborate seaside the Aphrodite Trail hikers have tion to being home to the world's monasteries and Early Christian theater carved into the side of a Tombs of the Kings. The whole spectacular views of rock forma- oldest continuously produced basilicas. And that's just a partial cliff that overlooks the blue town of Pafos is on the UNESCO tions with mythical associations, wine, sweet Commandaria, Cyprus inventory. Mediterranean. Within footsteps World Heritage List. stupendous cliffs and boulders boasts the highest production rate So much history has unfolded are the ruins of an ancient Forum, sculpted into odd shapes suspend- of grapes in the world in propor- on these storied shores, often qui- public baths, the House of Gladia- ADVENTURE ISLAND ed in the sea. Both the Aphrodite tion to its size and population. etly, it might be impossible to tors and the House of Eustolios, its Thanks to its Mediterranean Trail and Adonis Trail branch out Most Cyprus vineyards are on the chronicle it all. In ancient times Roman mosaics visible from cov- landscape, by turns rugged and ro- from the Baths of Aphrodite, a southern and southwestern slopes Cyprus was the destination of pil- ered walkways. Jump forward in mantic, Cyprus offers a plethora of natural grotto where according to of the Troodos Mountains and grims who came to pay homage to time: at the opposite end of the site possibilities for the active traveller. legend the love goddess once grow indigenous varieties of Aphrodite. In 45AD St. Paul con- you'll find the stone arches of an Ours is a compact country where bathed. grapes for wine. Take a driving verted the Roman proconsul in Early Christian basilica. Leap for part of the year you can go In addition to these trails there tour of the major vine-growing ar- Paphos, Sergius Paulus, to Chris- back: just down the road, there's from waterskiing to snow skiing (in is one Forestry Department trail in eas: Lemesos (Limassol) District tianity, making Cyprus the first the sprawling Sanctuary of Apollo. The Sanctuary of Apollo the Troodos Mountains) in the Cape Greco and two marked trails East, where you'll find some of country ever to be governed by a This temple to the ancient god of same day. Many take delight in dis- in Pafos Forest. Organized hikes Cyprus's best red grape vineyards; Christian leader. When Cyprus beauty, music and forests dates nade. covering the natural landscapes up throughout the trail network are Lemesos District West, including came under Byzantine rule, Chris- from the fifth century BC. On the approach to the bustling close. There are abundant ways to routinely organized by local tour the charming whitewashed village tianity became the official religion. Larnaka, one of the oldest con- port city of Lemesos, just opposite do it. operators. They also organize bike of Omodos with its antique wine Ten Greek Orthodox churches, all tinuously inhabited cities in the the sea, you may notice rows of Hiking and Biking trekking and mountain biking trips press; or the Pafos District, includ- in the Troodos, are on UNESCO's world, is the modern gateway to stone columns standing at atten- Hiking is perhaps the ideal way on a regular basis. ing two boutique wineries in the World Heritage List for their mag- Cyprus, known for such sights as tion: ancient Amathus, another of to explore the Cyprus countryside, Off-roading hill town of Kathikas. Most vine- nificent Byzantine frescoes. the beautiful St. Lazarus Church the original city kingdoms of particularly in spring when flowers An exciting way of exploring the yards offer free tastings. High-Calorie History and leisurely Palm Tree Prome- Cyprus. In the heart of the city lies are blooming and summer when unspoiled landscapes of Cyprus is Visit us at: www.visitcyprus.org.cy

Cyprus Airways Continues to Expand

Background schedules are designed to offer a wide range of con- Subsidiary Charter Airline A code sharing agreement with El-Al provides ser- Cyprus Airways, the national carrier of Cyprus, was necting flights between Europe and the Middle, and In March 1992 Cyprus Airways launched Euro- vices on both airlines between Larnaca and Tel-Aviv. established in 1947. The airline currently serves 25 Gulf. Cyprus Airways destinations in the area are: cypria, a dedicated charter airline subsidiary, designed The flights are operated by Cyprus Airways and crew. scheduled destinations in Europe and the Middle area. Cairo, Tel-Aviv, Beirut, Damascus, Amman, Jeddah, to compete in the ever growing charter market to Another co-operative agreement with Gulf Air pro- In 2005 Cyprus Airways carried 1.588.000 passengers. Bahrain, Dubai and Riyadh. Cyprus. vides for code sharing of both carriers' services be- Its charter subsidiary "Eurocypria" carried another Product Improvement Eurocypria offers a service more than equal to that tween Larnaca and Bahrain. 650.000 passengers. Central of the success of Cyprus Airways' strategy is of the most efficient charter operators in terms of price Code-sharing agreements link Cyprus Airways and The Fleet the quality of its product. Apollo (Business) Class and and quality. The majority of Eurocypria passengers Syrianair’s services on the route between Damascus Cyprus Airways fleet consists of two new Airbus Aphrodite (Economy) Class incorporate upgraded in- have been from Britain, Germany and Scandinavia. and Larnaca, Cyprus Airways and Aeroflot’s services A330 wide body aircraft (295 seats), seven Airbus flight service compared to that of the best international The airline operates flights to over 50 destinations in 15 on the route between Larnaca and Moscow, and A320s (156-162 seats), and two new Airbus A319s (126 airlines. countries. Cyprus Airways and LOT’s services on the route Lar- seats). Eurocypria, our subsidiary charter company, op- SunMiles Frequent Flyer Program Partners naca and Warsaw. erates with four new Boeing 737-800. The SunMiles Program is a reward scheme for Co-operative and marketing agreements with other Finally, an agreement has been recently signed with Route Network Cyprus Airways most loyal passengers. When a travel- airlines play a major part in Cyprus Airways' strategy. SN Brussels for flights operated by Cyprus Airways on European Network: The total number of scheduled er flies on Cyprus Airways flights he earns points which An agreement between KLM and Cyprus Airways from/to Larnaca – Brussels route and code sharing destinations on European network is 16. These are: can be exchanged for flight or service awards. provides for joint services between Amsterdam and agreements with Olympic Airlines on the routes Lar- Athens, London (Heathrow, and Stansted), Amster- Sunjet Executive Club Larnaca using Cyprus Airways aircraft and crews. naca – Athens – Larnaca and Larnaca – Thessaloniki – dam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Moscow, Paris, Zurich, Vien- The Sunjet Executive Club provides its members A code sharing agreement with Alitalia is in force Larnaca, with Royal Jordanian on the Larnaca – Am- na, Birmingham, Manchester, Milan, Rome, Salonica with services and facilities of the highest quality, includ- on the Laranca-Rome and Larnaca-Milan routes. man – Larnaca route and Amman – Colombo routes, and Heraklion. ing the use of the modern and spacious Apollo VIP Ex- Jointly operated using Cyprus Airways aircraft and and with Aerosvit Airlines on the Larnaca – Kiev – Middle East and Gulf Network: Cyprus Airways' ecutive Lounges at Larnaca and Paphos Airports. crew. Odessa route. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006 CYPRUS 2006 13 14 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 6, 2006