O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 10, ISSUE 474 November 11, 2006 $1.00 GREECE: 1.75 EURO Sarbanes, Crist Wins in Florida, Bilirakis Arnold Tops Angelides, And Space Snowe Takes 3rd Term Win Races Six out of Ten Greek American Candidates Win Handily in Bids for Federal & Statewide Seats Three Greek American By Evan C. Lambrou moderate who has shown an inde- Candidates Take Seats Special to The National Herald pendent streak in Congress has now been undefeated in three Senate In the House of Reps NEW YORK – With Democrats tak- races, eight congressional bids and ing control of both houses of Con- three runs for the Maine Legislature. By Dimitri Soultogiannis gress and snatching 20 out of 36 gu- She told supporters in Portland Special to the National Herald bernatorial races across the land, all that she plans to continue working to four Greek American candidates for find middle ground to reach solu- BALTIMORE – Three Greek the United States Senate and House tions to problems, including getting American candidates trounced of Representatives won their bids for American troops back home from their opponents, easily taking seats federal seats. Iraq. in the United States House of Rep- But only one of the four seeking “I’m more determined than ever resentatives on Election Day. governorships managed victory. to build the political bridges neces- Two of them, John Sarbanes of Of the two who were seeking sary to do what is right for Maine Maryland and Gus Bilirakis of Flori- non-gubernatorial statewide seats, and America,” she said, vowing to da, are following in their fathers’ one won, and the other lost. represent all Maine residents, “in- footsteps. One of them, Democrat Of the ten major Greek American cluding those on the political right, Zack Space of Ohio, is new to the candidates, only three were Republi- the political left or in the middle.” Greek American political scene. cans. Bucking the nationwide anti- While Republicans and Democ- JOHN SARBANES GOP trend, all three Greek American rats fought bruising battles in many The constituents of Maryland’s Republicans won their respective states, the outcome of Senator 3rd Congressional District sent a races. With more than 80 percent of Snowe’s race in a traditionally blue clear message this past Tuesday: precincts reporting this past Tuesday state was never in doubt. They want Democrat John Sar- evening, November 7, U.S. Senator Neither of her competitors, Jean banes to be their next representa- Olympia J. Snowe of Maine, a Re- Hay Bright, an organic farmer and tive in the House. Mr. Sarbanes publican, was re-elected to her third longtime Democratic activist, nor took 133,689 votes, 65 percent of Senate term, mopping the floor with William Slavick, a retired university the total. His Republican opponent, her opponent 73-21 percent, grab- professor and peace activist, was John White, managed to collect AP/JOEL PAGE bing 327,882 votes against her De- able to gain traction against the well- just 66,997 votes, 33 percent. U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe of Maine, left, joined by her husband John McKernan, right, reacts to sup- mocratic opponent’s 93,271. financed and popular incumbent. In Mr. Sarbanes will be occupying porters’ applause this past Tuesday, November 7, in Portland, Maine. Snowe, a Republican, trounced her OLYMPIA J. SNOWE campaigns for the House, John Sar- the same Congressional seat once opponent and easily survived the Democratic backlash which swept the country in winning re-election to It was Senator Snowe’s 14th con- held by his father, U.S. Senator Paul her third Senate term. secutive victory. The self-described Continued on page 3 Sarbanes, who is retiring this year after 30 years in the U.S. Senate. Voters, family and friends of John Sarbanes gathered at Camden Yards Club in downtown Baltimore to watch the election results and, The Fragile Treasures of Mount Sinai ultimately, to celebrate Mr. Sar- banes’ victory. Father proudly intro- By Suzanne Muchnic darkness in the Greek Orthodox Commandments and God revealed duced son to the public: “John is a Los Angeles Times basilica at the heart of the Holy himself in the Burning Bush. Conti- hard working man, and he deserves Monastery of St. Catherine. A few nuity and tradition are watchwords this seat,” Senator Sarbanes said. SINAI, Egypt – Sunrise is spectacu- candles provide just enough flicker- at Saint Catherine's, the world's The results coming back from lar public theater on Mount Sinai. ing light for monks to read from an- oldest continuously operating Maryland’s 3rd Congressional Dis- Hours before dawn, tourists and cient texts. As the service proceeds, Christian monastery. Built in the trict precincts were pretty straight- pilgrims – on foot or camel – start a the basilica's clerestory windows 6th Century by Byzantine Emperor forward: Mr. Sarbanes was way trek to the 7,349-foot peak, deter- change from hazy gray pillows to Justinian, the walled complex is an ahead of White throughout the day. mined to get there before the show crisp blue rectangles. Icons lining isolated retreat in the forbidding His victory helped Maryland De- begins. When the sun finally makes the walls and, dangling from terrain of south Sinai's barren mocrats retain their 6-2 advantage its appearance, the audience at the columns, begin to glow. Little by lit- deserts and precipitous mountains. in the House. “We are ahead in the pinnacle breaks into applause or tle, the sun gathers force, sending a But change has come with modern game because of you,” Mr. Sarbanes bursts into song. Oohs and ahs ac- dazzling play of light into the or- roads, tourism and technology. told his constituents after entering company the second act, when nately appointed sanctuary. The Some things seem as old as the sun, the room around 10 PM Tuesday light transforms the sky into an icons' gold backgrounds morph in- others as young as the dawn. evening. “America has sent a clear ethereal, golden hemisphere and to auras around images of saints. Bearded monks in long black message: ‘We need a change.’ ” the land far below into a craggy Wayward beams dance on the con- robes read 1,000-year-old manu- Mr. Sarbanes also talked exten- moonscape. tours of bronze candelabra and os- scripts, but they also use cell PHOTO/BRUCE M. WHITE sively about his family’s support Day arrives more quietly, but no trich-shell chandeliers. phones, correspond by e-mail and The Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai, Egypt. Built by Byzan- “throughout this tough pre-election less dramatically, at the foot of the This is the place where, Scrip- tine Emperor Justinian in the Sixth Century, the walled complex is a period. First of all, I want to thank mountain. Mass begins in near ture says, Moses received the Ten Continued on page 5 welcome retreat in the forbidding terrain of south Sinai’s deserts. my mother, Christine, as well as my father, who’s been behind my cam- paign all the way.” Emotions ran high when Mr. Sarbanes talked about his father, the longest serving U.S. Senator in Maryland’s history. Ted Spyropoulos Elected SAE’s U.S. Regional Head Ithaca Mourns “Somebody once told me, ‘if you can be half a good as your father By Stavros Marmarinos elections in Thessaloniki next Mr. Spyropoulos, who will as- This effort will be even more sig- Favorite Son, was, you will be an excellent politi- Special to The National Herald month. Mr. Spyropoulos, president sume his new responsibilities on nificant, following a decision to cian. And I agree with that. We can of the Hellenic American National January 1, thanked everyone who split the former North & South NEW YORK – “Today, all of us will Council, narrowly defeated Philip offered him the opportunity to give American region into three sepa- Gives him a Continued on page 2 shake hands and get off to a fresh Christopher, president of PSEKA SAE what he termed a “fresh start,” rate entities, he said, stressing that start,” said an emotional Theodore (International Coordinating Com- adding unity in Hellenism will be the U.S. region has an added im- Spyropoulos, amid thunderous ap- mittee – Justice in Cyprus) by five his primary focus. portance because Hellenes around 21-Gun Salute plause from delegates and ob- votes. “Our aim is to bring all Greek the world look to it for direction servers, as soon as his victory in last The other ten delegates elected people together,” he declared. and leadership. E.U. Warns Sunday’s Council of Hellenes as members of SAE’s U.S. Regional He also said that, throughout Mr. Spyropoulos cited volun- By Evan C. Lambrou Abroad (SAE) elections was an- Coordinating Council are Aliki An- the three-day regional meetings teerism as a top priority for the Special to The National Herald nounced, making him SAE’s new dreou, Spyros Garyfallis, Michael held at New York’s LaGuardia Mar- Greek American community, “on Turkey with U.S. Regional Coordinator, suc- Galanakis, Efthalia Catos, Stella riott last weekend, there was ex- behalf of universal Hellenic ideals,” NEW YORK – The Greek American ceeding outgoing U.S. Regional Co- Kokolis, Peter Karavitis, Gus Kar- ceptional cooperation among the which he said involve preservation community is chock full of profes- ordinator Chris Tomaras. alekas, Rev. Nicholas Kyritsis, Ted committees, underscoring his and use of the Greek language, pro- sors, doctors, lawyers, architects, Suspension Mr. Tomaras relinquished his Laliotis and Constantine Econo- “burning desire” to serve the Greek motion and support of Hellenic in- engineers and immensely success- position to run for SAE’s world mides. Judge Nicholas Papadakos American community in his new ful businessmen. Not all accom- presidency during the upcoming chaired the elections committee. capacity. Continued on page 4 plished Greek Americans are from By Constant Brand large metropolitan areas, however. Associated Press There are many dispersed in small- er cities and towns throughout this BRUSSELS (AP) – In a key progress country, and a number of them are report this past Wednesday, No- pillars, not just of their local Greek vember 8, the European Commis- Let’s Help communities, but also of their sion, the European Union's execu- wider American community. tive arm, threatened Turkey with Taso Enter The National Herald often finds possible suspension of membership out about such people only after talks unless Ankara does more – by they pass away. That’s why this mid-December – to protect human Rehab Center newspaper’s obituary page is so im- rights and implements a customs portant. It is a record of those peo- pact with Cyprus. ple of Greek heritage who lived and Turkey must also do more to By Theodore Kalmoukos died in (and for) this country. Fre- prevent torture and protect free- Special to The National Herald quently, the local newspaper of the dom of expression, the Commission community in which a particular said. BOSTON, Mass. – A wonderful Greek American person lived and The Commission decided young man and a native of Boston, worked, and to which he or she against recommending the imme- 31 year-old Tasos Chronopoulos, is contributed, thinks it is important diate suspension of year-old entry now wheelchair-bound. Along with enough to publish more than just a talks with Turkey, Commission his family, he is trying to move on simple obituary about him or her, President Jose Manuel Barroso and get past a very long and painful and runs a story or two. said. "We decided to give a chance ordeal. George M. Dentes of Ithaca, for the diplomatic efforts to find a In just a matter of seconds, his New York was one such person. He solution." life changed dramatically about 16 died last week, suddenly, at only 52 But Ankara must forge ahead months ago. years of age. The Ithaca Journal, a with political and economic re- It all happened on a bright and Gannet newspaper (the same com- forms "with full determination," warm Sunday afternoon on June 5, pany which publishes USA Today), and open its ports and airports to 2005 after a family gathering to published not one, but three front- Cypriot goods before E.U. leaders celebrate his then 3-year old niece’s page stories about him last week. meet at a December 14-15 summit birthday. While riding his motorcy- This was is in addition to an editor- cle along Route 16 on his way to ial and guest column about him. He Continued on page 7 another engagement, Taso was was a lawyer by profession, and struck by a 24-year-old motorist in had served as Tompkins County’s To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 a suburban utility vehicle. The dri- district attorney with distinction e-mail: ver of the SUV failed to yield at the for 16 years. [email protected] stop sign, illegally entering the ALL-AMERICAN STORY street, on which Tasos had the right News of Mr. Dentes’ sudden of way. death on Tuesday morning, Octo- PHOTO/TNH STAFF According to Taso, he was not ber 31, sent shockwaves rippling Tasos Chronopoulos of Boston is flanked by his parents, John and Emily, at the family’s home. Taso was driving his motorcycle at a high through his community. He died of *111106* struck by an SUV 16 months ago, and is hoping to enter a rehab center in Ohio which could help him re- gain use of his legs. “Miracles happen at this place,” he said, but it costs upwards of $8,000 a month. Continued on page 4 Continued on page 6 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 John Sarbanes, Gus Bilirakis and Zack Space Take GOINGS ON... ■ THROUGH NOVEMBER 26 to the U.N.; and Michalis Ignatiou, BALTIMORE, Md. An antiquities journalist for MEGA TV and author Congressional Seats in Maryland, Florida and Ohio exhibition entitled “Things with of “The Secret Archives of Wings: Mythological Figures in An- Kissinger.” The seminar will take Continued from page 1 who served the Florida State Legis- cient Greek Art” is hosted at the place at the Chian House in Astoria lature for eight years, will occupy Walters Art Museum, 600 North (44-01 Broadway) on Friday, No- talk all night long about who Paul the same House seat being vacated Charles Street in Baltimore. Explor- vember 17, from 6 PM to 9:30 PM. Sarbanes is, and what he did for by his father, longtime Congress- ing the various manifestations of A buffet reception featuring Cypri- this country. I’ll try to be half as man Mike Bilirakis, who is retiring winged beings in ancient Greek ot cuisine will be held afterwards good as he is,” Mr. Sarbanes said. after his 12th two-year term ex- Art. For more information, call 410- (coffee break at 8 PM). For more in- Mr. Sarbanes stressed the signif- pires at the end of this year. 547-9000 or visit the web at formation, call PSEKA at 718-545- icance of Democrats taking control In statements to the National www.thewalters.org. 7202. of the House and the Senate. Herald, Gus Bilirakis discussed his “It shows a readiness to try to re- interest in Hellenic issues, and said ■ NOVEMBER 11 ■ NOVEMBER 18 claim the promise of America. This Greek American support played an ASTORIA. The Hellenic Music GLOBAL TELETHON for Helleni- wasn’t a victory for the Democrats. important role in his campaign. Foundation cordially invites the care is scheduled to be broadcast This was a victory for America’s “I’m grateful to the voters and community to attend its 7th Annual on Saturday-Monday, November working class, the people who are constituents for having confidence Gala Benefit Concert on Saturday, 18-20, on the global satellite sta- trying really hard to live the Ameri- in me, and I look forward in serving November 11, at the Stathakion tion, ERT World, based in Greece. can Dream,” he said. “What the my country the way my father has Cultural Center in Astoria (22-51 The telethon’s theme is, “Hellenes American Dream says to people is, if with such distinction. Also, the 29th Street, between Ditmars Everywhere. Hope Everywhere. you play by the rules, you will have a Greek American community all over Boulevard and 23rd Avenue) at Right to Survive. Hope for a Better chance to succeed. You will have a the country was just fantastic. I real- 7:30 PM. “Enjoy an evening of the Life. Support for Human Rights.” chance to progress and live a better ly appreciate their help. I’m a very most beautiful and beloved music The Telethon includes a documen- life. But there are so many Ameri- proud Greek, and I look forward to of the classical and operatic reper- tary on Hellenicare Founder & Pres- cans in this country who play by the working on Hellenic issues. Our toire,” featuring works by Brahms, ident Andrew A. Athens’ life work rules and are still far away from the community has a lot of unresolved Mozart, Puccini, Astrinidis, and the impact of Hellenicare’s American Dream. So this victory issues to deal with. I am looking for- Theodorakis and others. Donation philanthropic outreach. Funds tonight goes to all those Americans.” ward in doing good things for $20. For more information, call raised from the Telethon will sup- Maryland’s 3rd District seat was Greece and contributing to efforts to 917-371-1158 or visit the web at port Hellenicare’s mission of im- left open when Congressman Ben- help resolve the Cypriot and Mace- www.HellenicMusic.org. proving the life and living condi- jamin L. Cardin stepped down to donian issues, as well as making the tions of vulnerable historic Hellenic run for the Senate seat being vacat- Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constan- ■ NOVEMBER 12 communities in the Diaspora. Hun- ed by Mr. Sarbanes’ father (Mr. tinople a greater priority in Con- NEW YORK CITY. The Cathedral dreds of thousands of Hellenes are Cardin overcame Lieutenant Gov- gress,” Mr. Bilirakis said. PHOTO/TNH STAFF Fellowship of the Archdiocesan living in poverty worldwide. Many ernor Michael Steele in that race), Rep. Bilirakis said he is confi- Democrat for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District John Sarbanes Cathedral of the Holy Trinity will are without jobs, food, clothing, setting off frenzy to fill a rare open- dent his son will make a difference: gives his victory speech while surrounded by supporters at Camden be holding this month’s general shelter and even basic medical ing in the state’s Congressional del- “We are very pleased and very Yards in Baltimore This past Tuesday evening. Sarbanes won the seat meeting at the Cathedral Center in care. In 1997, after witnessing the egation. Eight Democrats and eight proud. My son will be his own man once held by his father, U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes. Manhattan (337 E. 74th Street) harrowing conditions in the former Republicans vied for their respec- in Washington, and will do what he this coming Sunday, November 12, Soviet Republic and the Balkans, tive parties’ nominations in a dis- thinks is best for the people, and of at 12:30 PM, following the Divine Mr. Athens established Hellenicare trict which includes parts of Balti- course for Greece and Cyprus, and Liturgy. For more information, call – a worldwide humanitarian orga- more, as well as Anne Arundel, will continue my work,” he said. 212-288-3215 or visit the web at nization for Hellenes and their Howard and Baltimore counties. ZACK SPACE www.cathedralfellowship.org. neighbors living outside of Greece. In the September primary, Mr. In Ohio, after a Congressional Hellenicare is the only humanitari- Sarbanes secured the Democratic race involving accusations of cor- ■ NOVEMBER 13 an organization targeting Diaspora nomination with 32 percent of the ruption and tales of bankruptcy, Mr. NEW YORK CITY. The American Hellenes, and has helped nearly vote on a crowded field, beating Space emerged from Tuesday’s elec- Hellenic Institute Business Net- one million people living in the former Baltimore Health Commis- tion victorious, easily taking the work and AHI’s New York Chapter Black Sea countries and Albania. sioner Peter Beilenson, his closest Buckeye State’s 18th Congressional is inviting the community to its For more information, call 312- competition, 32-26 percent. District seat with 125,810 votes, de- monthly informal networking re- 337-7243, or visit the web at During the 12-month pre-elec- feating Republican Joy Padgett, a ception, for members and guests, www.hellenicare.org. tion period, Mr. Sarbanes’ cam- state senator, 62-38 percent. on Monday, November 13, from paign managed to raise $1.3 mil- Mr. Space will fill the seat vacat- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Avra Estiato- ■ NOVEMBER 19 lion. Political analysts said the ed by Republican Bob Ney, who re- rio in Manhattan (141 E. 48th NEW YORK CITY. The Archdioce- amount raised, along with his polit- signed after pleading guilty to cor- Street, Between Lexington and san Cathedral of the Holy Trinity ical pedigree, gave Mr. Sarbanes a ruption charges involving the ac- Third Avenues, TEL: 212-759- Cathedral Philoptochos will honor major advantage on Election Day. ceptance of gifts from convicted 8550). Cash bar and complimenta- George & Alexandra (Wentworth) “This year, Democrats articulat- lobbyist Jack Abramoff. ry hors d’ouevres. RSVP to Col. An- Stephanopoulos at the 53rd Annual ed, with clarity and conviction, a vi- Mr. Space, the city of Dover’s donios Neroulias at Chrysanthemum Ball, to be held sion of economic and social justice. law director, said heightened con- [email protected] by November 11. Sunday evening, November 19, at Democrats articulated the Ameri- cern about the economy and a de- the Metropolitan Club in Manhat- can peoples’ desire to participate in sire for a change in leadership ■ NOVEMBER 14 tan, beginning at 6:30 PM. Mr. a common good, greater than cor- brought about his victory. WASHINGTON, D.C. The Southeast Stephanopoulos, the son, grand- porate interests, isolated ideolo- “I think the voters in the district Europe Project cordially invites the son, nephew and godson of Greek gies, and partisan politics. Thank were in need of change,” he said. community to attend, “Greek Uni- Orthodox priests, was named ABC you for carrying our message. This “There’s a lot of anxiety in this dis- versity: Policy Reforms in Higher News’ Chief Washington Corre- is your victory,” Mr. Sarbanes said. trict about jobs. A lot of people Education,” a lecture by Richard spondent in December 2005, and GUS BILIRAKIS have lost their jobs. There’s a lot of Jackson, president of American began anchoring “This Week with In Florida, Mr. Bilirakis took anxiety about pensions, and there’s College of Thessaloniki, on Tues- George Stephanopoulos” in Sep- Florida’s 9th Congressional District a lot of anxiety about being able to AP/DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD day, November 14, from 10 AM to tember 2002. Alexandra Elliott by beating his opponent comfort- send their children to college.” Republican for Florida’s 9th Congressional District Gus Bilirakis, left, 11:30 AM at the Wilson Interna- Wentworth, an accomplished ac- ably with 56-44 percent, taking holds a microphone for his son, Nicholas, who sings God Bless Amer- tional Center for Scholars (1 tress, is the daughter of Mabel 122,003 votes to Phyllis Busansky’s Theodore Kalmoukos con- ica while being held by his mother, Eva Bilirakis, during Bilirakis’ vic- Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 5th Floor Cabot, who served as social secre- 96,279. Mr. Bilirakis, a Republican tributed to this story. tory speech in Tarpon Springs on Election Day. Conference Room, 1300 Pennsylva- tary for First Lady Nancy Reagan in nia Avenue NW). RSVP accep- the White House, and Eric Went- tances only, e-mail: sep@wilson- worth, formerly a reporter for The center.org. For more information, Washington Post. Tickets: $300 call 202-691-4310. ($125 for age 25 and under). Inner Circle Table of ten: $5,000. For Teen Accused of Bludgeoning his Mother to Death LOS ANGELES, Calif. “Holy Image, more information and reservations, Hallowed Ground: Icons from call Catherine Moutoussis at 212- By Marcus Wohlsen Danville officers just before 5 AM. saying "I'm just an idiot. There's Demetra Mantas worked as a Sinai,” a visually stunning exhibi- 249-7244, Eleni Karatzas at 212- Associated Press He was booked into juvenile hall on problems in my head," according to classroom aide to special education tion featuring 43 icons and 5 manu- 663-2579, or the Cathedral at 212- a homicide charge. Nilforoushan. students in the San Ramon Valley scripts from Saint Catherine’s 288-3215. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A 16- "The motive is our biggest ques- The suspect "seemed like a to- Unified School District, according Monastery, will be on display at the year-old who told a neighbor last tion right now," said Contra Costa himself kind of kid," who often to the district superintendent's of- J. Paul Getty Museum through ■ NOVEMBER 26 week he had "problems in my head" County Sheriff's Spokesman Jimmy could be seen smoking cigarettes fice. March 4. Nestled at the base of EATONTOWN, N.J. Saint George was arrested this past Monday, No- Lee. Lee said deputies have recov- on the front porch of the town Members of Greek Orthodox Mount Sinai in Egypt, Saint Cather- Greek Orthodox Church in Asbury vember 6, on suspicion of murder- ered the murder weapon, but de- house where Mantas' body was Cathedral of the Ascension in Oak- ine’s is the oldest functioning Chris- Park is hosting the first annual Tes- ing his mother after police found clined to identify it. found, Nilforoushan said. land, where Mantas was a member, tian monastery in the world, with a timonial Gala Dinner on Sunday, her badly beaten body in their A neighbor in the California Lynne Bartling, who lives near- said the 43-year-old victim was collection of more than 2,000 November 26, at the Sheraton Danville, California home. Blackhawk Condominiums com- by, said she was awakened when dedicated to her family and the Byzantine icons, some dating back Eatontown (6 Industrial Way East) The body of Demetra Mantas, plex called police at 1:22 AM to re- police brought in search heli- church. to the 6th Century. For more infor- at 6 PM. Three outstanding individ- 43, was discovered in a bedroom port some sort of fight at the Man- copters. "The (police) helicopters Mantas taught seventh grade mation, visit the web at uals will be honored with the Saint around 1:30 AM Monday morning tas home. Officers responded and started at 4 AM; they were looking Sunday School and raised money www.getty.edu/museum. George Public Service & Communi- by officers responding to a call to found Mantas' body in the bed- for something," she said. for a dance group at the Cathedral, ty, Philanthropic & Humanitarian, check on the house in the upscale room. Property records indicate that which she attended with her hus- ■ NOVEMBER 15 and Lifetime Achievement Awards. suburb east of San Francisco. She Steve Nilforoushan, 31, who Mantas and her husband Peter, 44, band, son and two daughters, said WASHINGTON, D.C. The American For more information, call 732- appeared to have been blud- lives three doors down from Man- sold the family home earlier this Judith Howes, events coordinator Hellenic Institute cordially invites 229-8274. geoned, police said. tas, said he called police after the year and started living in separate at the church. the community to attend a noon fo- Her son, whose name was not son tried five times last week to en- residences. "She was a great volunteer," rum at the Hellenic House (1220 ■ NOVEMBER 30 released because he's a juvenile, ter his home uninvited. Peter Mantas declined comment Howes said. "She was just always 16th Street NW) on Wednesday, SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. The Newark was arrested without incident near When confronted about his be- when reached by telephone Mon- around doing things when we November 15, at 12-1 PM with Public Library is inviting the com- Blackhawk Country Club by havior, the 16-year-old apologized, day by the Associated Press. needed it." Athanasios Moulakis, adjunct munity to attend, “Remembering A group of high school girls, Scholar with the Southeast Euro- Newark’s Greeks,” a book signing some of them from Monte Vista pean Project at the Woodrow Wil- on Thursday, November 30, at 6 PM High School, who said they were son International Center for Schol- at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance the suspect's friends, attended a ars. Topic: “Neither Bridge nor Bar- (250 Park Avenue, off Route 22, in press conference Monday to get rier – Towards a New Paradigm of Scotch Plains). Little is left of many more information about the case. U.S. Turkish Relations.” Prof. of the immigrant neighborhoods IT’S YOUR PARTY. "It was a big shock to everyone," 15- Moulakis was director the Institute which helped shape the city of year-old Taylor Coyle said. "He was for Mediterranean Studies at the Newark in the dawning stages of nice and outgoing. He had friends." University of Lugano, Switzerland the 20th Century. Yet the Greek ENJOY IT. Rev. Tom Paris, pastor of the As- (2001-05), Herbst Professor of Hu- community comes very much alive cension Cathedral, confirmed that manities and Professor of Political in a new book, “Remembering the suspect thought he might be Science at the University of Col- Newark’s Greeks: An American possessed. orado in Boulder and former head Odyssey,” by Angelique Lampros, "We're all stunned. She and her of the Social & Political Sciences who captures the essence of those ZENON CATERING can make entertaining son had come to church on Satur- Department at the European Uni- immigrants who came to New Jer- a little easier. We specialize in Greek and Cypriot day, and he met with my assistant, versity Institute in Florence. His re- sey’s largest city, worked menial Father Michael Turvo. She said he cent publications include “Root jobs and became small business cuisine—appetizers, entrees, and desserts your guests will complained that he was hearing Causes of Instability and Violence owners – all contributing to the vi- just love! Our authentic BBQ even lets you offer the voices, and that he thought he might in the Balkans.” Light refreshments tality and character of mid-century be demon-possessed. We have a will be served. RSVP to AHI by Newark. The coffee table publica- enormously popular whole lamb charcoaled. prayer for the release of demons, Monday, November 13. TEL: 202- tion evokes the Greek experience in Any event, any size—20 to 200, sit-down or part of our baptismal service," Paris 785-8430. e-mail: at info@ahi- Newark though the voices of immi- said. I told the mother to bring him world.org. grants and their children, along buffet—we provide glassware, tableware, cooks again Sunday morning and have with cherished photographs, docu- ■ and waitstaff… Everything you need to make him stay after the service, and offer NOVEMBER 17 ments and memorabilia. Proceeds a prayer privately and talk to him ASTORIA. The Cyprus and Chian from the sale of the book will bene- life easier right through clean-up. It’s your party… and get him some help," he said. Federations of America and PSEKA fit the Newark Public Library’s Hel- "They came on Sunday. It was our cordially invite the community to lenic Heritage Fund. The event is Enjoy it. And leave the cooking to us. youth Sunday; she was very in- attend, “Turkey’s European Union open to the public. For more infor- volved in doing the work there. She Candidacy and Cyprus: Challenges mation, please contact Heidi brought him afterwards, and we for Turkey – Perspectives from Cramer at 973-733-7837 or Pamela said a prayer and anointed him. I Academia, Law and Medicine,” a Goldstein at 973-228-4559. For told him, 'I understand you have seminar organized by the Center reservations, call 973-924-1832. some symptoms,' and he said 'yes.' I for Byzantine & Modern Greek asked him if he wanted to get to a Studies – CUNY and the Cypriot ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS doctor. He said he didn't want to go." Students Association of America, This calendar of events section is a Paris also said that, while Man- featuring remarks by Dr. George complimentary service to the Greek tas and her daughters were often at Anayiotos, senior economist for the American community. All parishes, church, the suspect was not: "Her IMF in Washington, D.C.; Dr. Chris- organizations and institutions are son was erratic in his attendance. tos Ioannides, director, CBMGS – encouraged to e-mail their informa- For more information call 718-956-0133. He's been a troubled child, but no CUNY; Euripides Evriviades, Cypri- tion on any Greek-related event 3-4 Zenon Catering • 34-10 31st Avenue • Astoria, NY 11106 one realized how bad," he said. ot Ambassador to the U.S.; Andreas weeks ahead of time to english.edi- Mavrogiannis, Cypriot Ambassador [email protected]. Serving the Tri-State Area. The above incorporates informa- tion from reports published by the Oakland Tribune on Novem- ber 7. www.thenationalherald.com THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 COMMUNITY 3 Snowe Re-Elected to 3rd Senate term, Charlie Crist Florida’s Next Governor, Angelides Loses to Arnold

Continued from page 1 biggest television campaign in the moving the state ahead, a more predicted that he would be a spoiler country. The $19 million in his own somber mood prevailed much of for Republican Lieutenant Governor banes of Maryland, Zack Space of account was more than three times Election night in a Sacramento hotel Kerry Healey. But while Mr. Mihos Ohio and Gus Bilirakis of Florida, a what Mr. Davis collected, and just where Mr. Angelides gathered with may have taken votes away from Ms. Republican, each won their rookie shy of the limit on candidates receiv- supporters. But in his concession Healey, who managed to capture bids quite handily (see related story, ing public campaign financing. speech late Tuesday night, Mr. An- 35.9 percent of the vote with page 1). “Tonight is not my victory. It is gelides struck an optimistic note: 767,903 votes, Democrat Deval CHARLIE CRIST your victory,” he told cheering sup- “This has been the most energizing Patrick grabbed 1,209,542 votes, In Florida, Republican Attorney porters at the Renaissance Vinoy Re- experience of my life,” he said, 56.6 percent, so Ms. Healey was nev- General Charlie Crist secured the sort & Gulf Club, a historic hotel just standing next to his family. He er a threat to Mr. Patrick, a former Sunshine State’s top job with a pop- minutes from his boyhood home in promised to continue “the struggle federal civil rights prosecutor and ulist message packaged and sold by St. Petersburg. “It’s clear that Floridi- to give a hand up to the people who corporate lawyer who became the the most expensive campaign in ans have heard our message, but made this state great.” first black man ever elected governor Florida’s history. more importantly, I want Florida to DINA TITUS in the Commonwealth’s history. With 99 percent of the precincts know that I have heard yours,” he In Nevada, Democratic State Sen- Analysts maintain that Mr. Mihos reporting, Mr. Crist captured 52 per- added, promised to lower crime ator Dina Titus lost a close guberna- added more fuel to the fire of a bit- cent of the vote with 2.5 million rates and improve public education. torial race to Republican Congress- terly contested race, however, and votes to Democrat Jim Davis’ 45 per- PHIL ANGELIDES man Jim Gibbons 48-44 percent some argue that his ideas are on the cent 2.1 million. In a grim setback for the Greek (277,855 votes for Gibbons to mark. Despite the national backlash American community, California 254,920 for Ms. Titus, all precincts In her November 8 column in the against the GOP establishment, State Treasurer Phil Angelides was reporting). Rep. Gibbons called for Boston Globe, Eileen McNamara Floridians chose a career politician handily dispatched by Governor changes in the No Child Left Behind said, “There ought to be a place in a who at first vowed to continue the Arnold Schwarzenegger 56-39 per- Act, which he supported, while Ms. Patrick administration for Grace conservative legacy of the Presi- cent. With 99 percent of the Titus called NCLB a disaster and said Ross and Christy Mihos. Their ques- dent’s brother, Governor Jeb Bush, precincts reporting, Mr. Angelides, a it should be scrapped. tions made the Democratic nominee but later adopted a centrist platform Democrat, got more than 2.6 million Rep. Gibbons was accused late in a better candidate. Some of their so- more suited to the battleground votes, but was unable to ride the an- the campaign of peddling favors to a lutions would make him an even bet- AP/RICH PEDRONCELLI state. ti-GOP wave sweeping the country, defense contractor, hiring an illegal ter governor. Ross and Mihos, re- ABOVE: Democratic gubernatorial candidate, California State Trea- Mr. Crist blended feel-good as the Governator received more immigrant, and sexual assault (a Las spectively the Green-Rainbow and surer Phil Angelides, hugs his wife, Julie, after conceding defeat to promises to lower taxes with sting- than 3.7 million votes. Vegas cocktail waitress accused Gib- independent candidates for gover- incumbent Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, in Sacra- ing attacks against his Democratic The victory completed Mr. bons of assaulting her in a parking nor, provided more than entertain- mento this past Tuesday, November 7. BELOW: Florida Republican opponent for missing votes in Con- Schwarzenegger’s resurrection after lot. Rep. Gibbons denied the allega- ment in the four televised debates gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist, left, shares a laugh with his gress, mocking Mr. Davis’ atten- last year’s special election, in which tions). this fall. If their focus was sometimes mother Nancy, center, and his father, Dr. Charles Crist, while waiting dance record. voters repudiated the governor and Ms. Titus called Mr. Gibbons on narrow or their tone sometimes for election results to come in this past Tuesday night in St. Peters- Mr. Crist also raised a total of $56 his conservative-leaning slate of ini- Tuesday night in Las Vegas to con- harsh, their challenges to Deval L. burg. Crist emerged triumphant. million for his campaign and the Re- tiatives. He immediately expressed cede the race and congratulate him Patrick and to Republican Lieutenant publican Party of Florida, fueling the remorse for his mistakes and on his victory, but said she will not Governor Kerry Healey were often emerged as a born-again bipartisan. cool her heels for long. As state sen- laser sharp. They forced Patrick to A multibillion-dollar tax windfall, ate minority leader, she said, she clarify his thinking on everything spurred by a recovering state econo- may have conceded the governor’s from housing subsidies to higher ed- my, also allowed Mr. Schwarzeneg- race, but she does not plan on con- ucation. They should not stop now.” ger to boost education funding, ceding the state to all the things Mr. ALEXI GIANNOULIAS thereby thwarting what had been Gibbons has planned for it. AND DREW THEODORE Mr. Angelides’ top campaign issue. She also said she is excited about In Illinois, Democrat Alexi Gian- Arnold again became a Republican the Democratic turnaround across noulias, a banker’s son, snagged many Democrats could live with. the nation, and in Nevada, pointing 1,142,610 votes (56.7 percent), Mr. Angelides could only watch to the attorney general and secretary handily defeating Republican State as the Governor plucked campaign of state races. Senator Christine Radogno, who planks out from under him. He was Mr. Gibbons called Ms. Titus an managed 885,692 votes (43.7 per- left to try handcuffing the governor admirable opponent in the race for cent). Although the Chicago Tribune to President Bush and the war in governor. Ms. Titus said she would broke a story just a few weeks ahead Iraq, but news headlines belied the do it over again in a heartbeat: “We of the election hat some of his cam- argument. had a great race. No one believed paign’s biggest donors were also At this time last year, Mr. An- we’d even run, let alone do as great clients of his family’s bank (most of gelides was out-polling Mr. as we did. We worked hard, and the loans to Mr. Giannoulias’ contrib- Schwarzenegger, but he was in trou- raised a lot of money. We had incred- utors long predated his candidacy, ble even before the general election ible volunteers and staff, and a lot of and some had been paid off), Mr. Gi- campaign began in earnest, emerg- people across the state took us into annoulias’ never lost his command- ing from a bruising primary short on their homes. I don’t have one second ing lead in the race. campaign funds and unable to worth of regret,” she said. In South Carolina, Democrat counter an onslaught of advertising CHRISTY MIHOS Drew Theodore, son of former Lieu- by Mr. Schwarzenegger over the In Massachusetts, millionaire tenant Governor Nick Theodore summer. businessman Christy Mihos, who (1987-95), lost a narrow contest for The ads framed the election early. bolted from the GOP in February to Comptroller General to Republican Arnold was the problem-solving op- run as an independent managed Richard Eckstrom 52-48 percent. timist. Mr. Angelides was the dour 158,661 votes in the governor’s race, tax-and-spender who would lurch 7.4 percent (2,138 of 2,166 precincts The above incorporates infor- California “backwards.” reporting). mation from reports published by While voters gave Mr. Mr. Mihos was never given a real- the Miami Herald, Contra Costa Schwarzenegger a clear mandate for istic chance to win, but analysts had Times and KRNV Television. AP/CHRIS O’MEARA Iakovos was Concerned about Masonry

By Theodore Kalmoukos for which all the other Churches with whom Orthodox faithful in Special to The National Herald have already taken a positive or America often enter into marriage. negative position.” 11. The issue of a special Service BOSTON – Thirty-six years ago, in According to Father Constante- that will be used for the blessing of a “confidential memorandum” to los’ new book, Iakovos identified marriage between and Orthodox the late Ecumenical Patriarch the burning issues as follows: and a Jews. As it is known Roman Athenagoras of Constantinople and 1.War and peace Catholics and Protestants bless the Holy & Sacred Synod of the Ec- 2.Social justice. marriages between Christians and umenical Patriarchate (dated July 3.Contraception. Jews, Moslems, or another reli- 5 1970), then Archbishop Iakovos 4.Abortion, legitimate and ille- gion.” of North & South America request- gitimate conception. In his book, Father Constantelos ed that decisions be made on a 5.Homosexuality. also discloses that Archbishop number of issues, including the Ma- 6.Marriage after ordination, as Iakovos was constantly pressing sons, homosexuality, marriage for in the case of numerous twice-mar- the Patriarchate for increased use bishops and abortion. ried priests in the Orthodox of the English language in Church “Most of our Christians here are Churches of Romania and Serbia, services (something the late Arch- masons,” Iakovos told Athenagoras Iakovos noted. bishop later regretted). and the Synod. The Patriarchate 7.Married Bishops. There was a Iakovos was speaking about the did not reply to Iakovos, or if it did, practice in the ancient Church, formation of a “new Orthodoxy” in the reply has not been revealed as Iakovos argued, and it should prob- America, and recommended re- of yet. ably be established for the Church forms consistent with the existing But in his “confidential memo,” in America. polity of the Orthodox Church in the contents of which are published 8.Masonry. America, and the phronema (mind- in Rev. Dr. Demetrios J. Constante- 9.Praying together with Chris- set) and ethos (way of life) of its los book, “My Care,” Iakovos wrote, tians of other denominations or the faithful, but Athenagoras and his “Our Church, which is a living and administering of sacraments to Synod did not agree, letting vibrant Church, recognized as one non-Orthodox, which the Patriar- Iakovos’ memos go unanswered. of the four major Churches in chate of Moscow has permitted. Iakovos urged the Patriarchate America, should not procrastinate 10. The issue of the validity of to grant greater administrative au- and wait forever to take positions the sacraments of the Roman tonomy to the Greek Orthodox on the burning issues of our times, Catholic and Anglican Churches, Archdiocese of North & South America, or to institute a united Pan-Orthodox Church, the Arch- bishop of which would be elected by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and who would be of Greek heritage. “This reality places us in the fol- lowing dilemma: Either all Ortho- dox in America be united under one American Orthodox Church, as the American-born demand from all Orthodox jurisdictions, or to con- tinue our life separately as a Greek Orthodox Church,” Iakovos wrote Athenagoras about multiple Ortho- dox jurisdictions in America. Iakovos predicted that, if the various Orthodox jurisdictions were not united under one admin- istrative body, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese would dissolve within 20 years. “I am afraid that we have no choice. There are two options, and one of them is not a solution. It is rather dissolution, which will con- tinue as the Greek Orthodox Arch- diocese will gradually grow further and further apart from Greece, and from the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The only other solution, which is the most difficult one, is the unifi- cation of all Orthodox under one leadership, which will always re- main in the hands of Orthodox of Greek descent, if I judge correctly During his archiepiscopal ministry, Archbishop Iakovos had ex- from the dynamism, organization, pressed his concerns about how masonry, homosexuality, interde- and influence Greek Americans en- nominational prayer and other issues affect the life of the Church in joy in all aspects of life in America America to Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras. today.” 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 Saint Michael’s Home Honors Niarchos Foundation for Contributions to Hellenism at Annual Nameday Gala By Demetris Tsakas Special to the National Herald

NEW YORK – Saint Michael’s Home for the Aged in Yonkers honored the Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation with its Archangel Michael Award at their annual banquet last Sunday night, November 5, at the Westchester Country Club. The award was given in recognition of the Niarchos Foun- dation’s recent $1 million gift to Saint Michael’s Home, as well as its all-around contribution to the Greek American community and Hellenism in general. As reported by the National Her- ald earlier this year (see March 4 edi- PHOTO/TNH STAFF tion), the donation was given in 31-year-old Tasos Chronopoulos, wheelchair-bound since being memory of the late Archbishop struck by an SUV in June 2005, has recently started to feel some sen- Iakovos. Half of the amount will go sations in his legs and trunk. “I would be so very happy just to be able to support the home’s operational to stand up someday and shake someone’s hand,” he said. expenses, and the remainder will be earmarked to purchase a lot where a rehabilitation center will be built, so that the residents suffering from am- bulatory problems and who require TNH/COSTAS BEJ Wheelchair-Bound Youth specialized therapy, can receive their (L-R) Saint Michael’s Home President Steven Kyriakou, Andreas Dracopoulos, member of the Niarchos treatment at a Greek Orthodox insti- Foundation’s board of directors, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America and Bishop Andonios of tution. Phasiane, executive director of St. Michael’s Home, during the institution’s annual gala last weekend. Hopes to Walk Again, Needs Andreas Dracopoulos, nephew of Saint Michael’s honored the Foundation for its philanthropy and contributions to Hellenism. the late shipping magnate, accepted the award on behalf of the Founda- ten, however, particularly in the tention on Greece and Hellenism, Herald’s long time correspondent, $60,000 for Rehab Program tion’s board of directors, of which he ‘modern’ and competitive lifestyle where two thirds of all our grants Stavros Marmarinos, “Memoirs of is a member, and expressed his grat- we lead today, we can find ourselves go.” Archbishop Iakovos,” in which the Continued from page 1 sonal assets to speak of, so there is itude for the honor, highlighting his alone. Only then can someone un- Concerning the Foundation’s fu- late Archbishop’s vision for Saint no hope that Taso can expect any reasons for proposing the gift to the derstand the value of the services of- ture plans, Mr. Dracopoulos said, Michael’s Home was laid out. rate of speed, but he could not monetary compensation from the board of directors last year. fered by an institution like Saint “After the announcement we made Steven Kyriakou, president of the avoid the collision. accident through insurance; a point “When I visited your home a year Michael’s Home,” he added, under- last weekend regarding our initia- Home’s board of trustees, spoke at “Everything happened so fast,” he said he would like to emphasize ago, I felt a special sense of satisfac- scoring his satisfaction that the tive to build a new national library, length about the work in progress at he told the National Herald. because he doesn’t want people to tion after spending a few hours with Foundation had an opportunity to national music hall, and cultural & St. Michael’s, the only Greek Ortho- Two people witnessed the acci- assume he is going to receive mon- you, and seeing the residents’ faces help support the Home’s noble en- educational park by the banks of the dox institution of its kind in the Tri- dent and called the police. Taso ey from a lawsuit. full of happiness, relief and dignity. deavor financially. Phaliron River – and we will hand State area, and thanked the Niar- was airlifted by helicopter to Taso harbors no anger or bitter- Saint Michael’s offers a great deal of “We’re especially happy – and I over these works, worth hundreds chos Foundation for its substantial Brigham & Women’s Hospital in ness towards the woman who in- comfort to our elderly, and most of personally feel deeply honored – of millions of dollars, to the Greek gift, citing it as the largest in recent Boston. Upon realizing what had jured him, however. “It’s pointless all, it eases the loneliness many older that our donation was made in public – our focus is currently cen- decades. happened to him, his first thought to think about what happened, and people feel,” Mr. Dracopoulos said, memory of Archbishop Iakovos, who tered on Greece, but that doesn’t Mr. Kyriakou then highlighted in the hospital was, “Thank God my why this happened to me. I have receiving a resounding round of ap- presided over the Archdiocese for 38 mean we will cease our work across the Foundation’s multi-faceted con- mind is intact.” His first words to come to accept my life as it is right plause. of his 48 years of service,” he added. the world with regard to our four ar- tributions to philanthropic causes al his mother in the hospital were: now. I still feel very ambitious, and “All of us go through the stages of Mr.. Dracopoulos also spoke eas of philanthropic concern: social over the world, pointing out that its “Mom don’t worry, I am alive.” I still have big plans for my future.” infancy and early childhood, but about the Foundation’s contribu- welfare, education, health, and cul- gift to Saint Michael’s Home was not With his family by his side day Taso recently sold his car in or- most of the time, we don’t remember tions to the Greek American commu- ture.” the only one the Foundation has and night, he spent five grueling der to collect some money to enter anything from our early years. Our nity, citing that, “in its ten years of Referring to Saint Michael’s up- made to the Greek American com- months in the hospital after the ac- SCI-STEP, a residential rehabilita- parents or some loved one raises us. existence, since 1996, when my un- coming 50-year anniversary in munity, and that it has made many cident. He underwent several deli- tion program in Mason, Ohio for Afterwards, throughout most of our cle, Stavros Niarchos, the founder of 2008, he called upon the banquet’s other notable contributions to sever- cate surgical operations to stabilize people with spinal cord injuries adult lives, we make the mistake of this Foundation, passed away, we 250 guests to help in any way they al Greek Orthodox institutions. his spinal chord, and more opera- (www.sci-step.com), a facility thinking that nothing affects us, and have donated more than $266 mil- can, so that the Home can continue Archbishop Demetrios of Ameri- tions later to set the broken bones whose program is not covered by that we don’t need anyone. If God lion to approximately 1,200 differ- to extend its invaluable services to ca and Greek Consul General in New in his left ankle, right hand and insurance and costs upwards of graces us with old age, we should ent organizations across five conti- the Greek American community. York Catherine Boura were also chest. In the process, he also bat- $8,000 per month. consider ourselves fortunate to have nents. We are not replacing, but Mr. Dracopoulos concluded his among the speakers who praised the tled an adverse reaction to the According to Taso, “miracles children and grandchildren who live adding to our world’s social infra- remarks by reading an excerpt from Foundation’s contributions and gen- anesthesia during one of the opera- happen at this place.” close by and take care of us. Quite of- structure. Of course, we focus our at- a column written by the National erosity. tions, as well as an allergic reaction His only real obstacle to pursu- to the antibiotics used to fight in- ing this chance for a miracle is fi- fections sometimes developed fol- nancial. He anticipates a cost of lowing spinal surgery. more than $60,000 dollars to at- “Things I used to do, and take tend this program for approximate- for granted, are now major obsta- ly three months. Chicago’s Ted Spyropoulos Elected U.S. Regional cles for me,” he said. “For me to Presvytera Chrysoula Kourkoun- even get dressed takes about half ti-Bebis of Saint Nectarios Church an hour, and by the time I’m fin- in Roslindale, a very close friend of Coordinator for SAE, Says Unity Is his Main Focus ished, I get tired and my arms ache. the Chronopoulos family, is spear- I have to be very careful and must heading a fundraising effort to help Continued from page 1 confident that the Greek American follow a strict regimen every morn- Taso pursue his dream of simply community will be satisfied with ing to maintain the regularity of my walking again. terests, and laying a foundation for Mr. Spyropoulos as SAE’s new re- bodily functions. Taso’s parents, proud and chari- Greek American youth. gional coordinator, adding that he Three days a week, he attends a table individuals themselves, are He also said that, in light of his foresees a good working relation- special program at a local YMCA not entirely comfortable about ac- opponent’s Cypriot heritage, it ship with the new regional coordi- which offers rehabilitative equip- cepting charity for their son’s ongo- would be a great honor if Mr. nating committee. ment for individuals with spinal in- ing rehabilitation needs, but nei- Christopher offered his services to Out-going SAE World President juries. He works out with expert ther do they want to disappoint SAE’s U.S. Regional Office as a spe- Andy Athens congratulated Mr. staff about five hours each session. him or stand in the way of his plans cial advisor. Spyropoulos, placing himself at the BROKE OUT IN TEARS to secure a more hopeful future. Speaking to the National Herald latter’s disposal “to help in any way But there seems to be some hope Taso has made it clear to his par- after his election, Mr. Spyropoulos possible.” that he could regain some motion. ents he feels strongly about his de- emphasized a “new beginning for John Kyparissides, the Greek “A few days ago, I broke out in cision to raise money for himself, the operations and edification of Government’s General Secretariat tears when I realized I had some and fully intends to move forward SAE to unite Hellenes through for Hellenes Abroad, also congratu- mild sensation in my legs… and I with his life plans and his recovery. common goals.” lated Mr. Spyropoulos, stating that also noticed that I was able to move The Greek American community Responding to questions about he considers the U.S. Region to be some of the muscles in my trunk.” is now in a unique position to sup- key points in his agenda, Mr. Spy- of critical importance to Greeks in He maintains strong faith and a port Taso’s cause and show its great ropoulos said he plans to give prior- the Diaspora. sense of hope that a miracle could love and compassion by contribut- ity to “collaborating with all U.S.- Proposals reviewed by the re- happen someday, “and I will be ing to a special account at Sover- based Hellenic organizations, cler- gional convention included the re- able to walk again. I would be so eign Bank in Needham. gy and laity, rich and poor, because opening of SAE’s worldwide sum- very happy just to be able to stand we share so many things that can mer camp, co-sponsored by the up someday and simply shake Those who wish to help Taso par- unite us, and so nothing should Greek Government); the revival of someone’s hand, or be able to walk ticipate in SCI-STEP’s rehabilita- bring us apart.” the “Helleniad,” also co-sponsored with friends and do things for my- tion program and help him com- He also stated he will place con- by Greece; and renaming the Coun- self.” plete his physical therapy can siderable emphasis on lobbying for cil of Hellenes Abroad by replacing Taso is entirely dependent on his send checks to Sovereign Bank, Hellenic issues and increased atten- the word “abroad” with another parents for support. They renovat- 695 Highland Avenue, Needham, tion to Greek American educators. Theodore Spyropoulos, left, is congratulated by Andy Athens, center, synonym. ed the entire basement of their MA 02494 (make checks payable “Greek Americans must support and Chris Tomaras after being elected SAE’s new U.S. Regional Coor- Proposals by the Pan-Macedon- home to make it handicap-accessi- to “Cause for Taso”). For more in- Hellenism from their individual ar- dinator in New York last weekend. All three men are from Chicago. ian, Pan-Pontian, Pan-Epirotic and ble. formation, please contact eas of expertise, and work together Cyprus Federations of America, as The driver who hit him showed Presvytera Bebis directly at 617- on projects they care about,” he among themselves, and with all Spyropoulos on his election, calling well as the Federation of Hellenic no concern. She never went to the 327-5035, or visit the web at said, adding that HANC “will con- other organizations of the Greek him “the most appropriate choice,” Societies of New England, were al- hospital to visit him, nor has she www.CauseForTaso.com (elec- tinue its efforts. I believe that SAE American community, including citing his successor’s experience so approved, in addition to a reso- made any effort to contact him. She tronic donations may be made and the National Council can col- the Archdiocese.” and genuine love for Hellenism. lution supporting the Ecumenical was underinsured, and had no per- there via PayPal). laborate very effectively, both Mr. Tomaras congratulated Mr. Mr. Tomaras also said he was very Patriarchate of Constantinople.

D O N ’ T M I S S Federation Members Ordered to Watch their Tongue

By Stavros Marmarinos by the current administration of the hand, Mr. Callas spoke to the Na- emphasized that, “at this moment, Special to The National Herald Federation of Hellenic Societies of tional Herald, stating that legal the Federation’s board members Our annual Greater New York, which continues counsel for the barred coalition was are completely legitimate, and any NEW YORK – On the heals of legal to beleaguer the Federation and af- examining it and would proceed decisions passed and adopted by action initiated by the current ad- fect its operation, is an attempt to accordingly. Mr. Callas refused to the general assembly or board of ministration of the Federation of continuously postpone our petition speak further about the court order, directors is completely valid and Christmas Special Hellenic Societies of Greater New to the New York State Supreme saying only that everyone wants can not be annulled in the future.” York, an injunction was issued late Court for a new round of elections,” the issue to be resolved, so that the In June, Mr. Galatoulas’ coali- last week against members of the the announcement states. Federation may return to normalcy. tion submitted the necessary pa- coalition barred from the Federa- In that same announcement, the Mr. Diamantides also spoke to perwork in a timely manner for the tion’s last board elections this past three would-be candidates urged the National Herald” “The court election process, but Mr. Diamanti- June. all the member organizations’ Fed- has ruled that the current adminis- des and his camp failed to submit The injunction has ordered Har- eration representatives to “boycott tration is legitimate, unless proven their paperwork on time. Mr. Gala- ry Callas, Petros Galatoulas and all meetings called by the current il- otherwise by the final verdict,” he toulas cried foul and said the by- Constantine Lambrakis not to refer legitimate administration,” and said, adding that derogatory com- laws rendered Mr. Diamantides’ at- to the board headed by Nicos Dia- called on all “democratically-mind- ments create unnecessary problems tempt to seek re-election invalid. mantides as “illegitimate” until a fi- ed members of the current illegiti- within the Greek Community. The ad hoc committee which super- DECEMBER 23, 2006 nal ruling, and states that use of the mate board to quit so that unim- “I believe that the court acted vised the election process gave Mr. word “illegitimate” interferes with peachable elections can be de- wisely because the Federation must Diamantides and his supporters a the proper operation of the Federa- clared through due democratic continue its work, regardless of this two-day extension. tion. process, by a fair and independent dispute,” Mr. Diamantides said, Afterwards some members of Mr. Diamantides had called for a board of elections, so the Federa- stressing that in the future, the Fed- Mr. Galatoulas’ coalition dropped Federation general assembly on tion can get out of the quagmire eration should not get entangled in out, and Mr. Galatoulas’ camp end- September 21. The day before that, that the current board of elections similar disputes and instead focus ed up falling short of the necessary the “Greek American Movement,” and illegitimate administration on continuing its work, a big part of 21 members required to run for the the coalition excluded from the have led it into.” which involves organizing the an- Federation’s board. June 4 elections, had published an The above-mentioned docu- nual Greek Independence Day Pa- So Mr. Diamantides and his sup- open letter signed by Mr. Gala- ment was the primary reason Mr. rade on New York’s Fifth Avenue. porters ran in an election which To advertise or to obtain rates: toulas and co-signed by Mr. Callas Diamantides and his board sought, He also said his administration ended up excluding Mr. Galatoulas tel: (718) 784-5255 ext. 101, and Mr. Lambrakis. and eventually obtained, the in- is preparing amendments to Feder- and his supporters, after Mr. Gala- e-mail: [email protected] “Through false and undemocra- junction. ation bylaws and an accurate list- toulas’ group tried to exclude Mr. tic reports, the latest illegal action With a copy of the injunction in ing of its member societies, and Diamantides’ group. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 FEATURE 5 The Fragile Treasures of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Mount Sinai

worries about an institution that panel. An ancient monastery unlocks its trove, and has been designated a UNESCO "It encapsulates the great cult the Getty gives L.A. a rare glimpse of history World Heritage Site, but can't keep figures here at the monastery," up with its needs for renewal and Collins says, "with Saint Catherine refurbishment. In 1999, a $70,000 appearing crowned in imperial Continued from page 1 persuaded the monks to lend 10 grant from the Getty Foundation, robes. Standing next to her is the pieces to a major exhibition of the Getty Trust's philanthropic Virgin with the Christ Child in her help a woman with a state-of-the- Byzantine art. The Met borrowed branch, sent a team of architects, hands. She is enveloped in the art baby stroller navigate a steep an additional 43 works for another conservators and engineers to St. winding red flames and green ten- flight of stairs just outside the basil- show in 2004, and a few objects Catherine's to analyze structural drils of the Burning Bush. On either ica. A fire extinguisher sits near the from the monastery have appeared problems caused by water infiltra- side of her, you have two figures, burning bush, a scruffy wild rasp- at Greek museums, the Hermitage tion and earthquakes. Today, con- each representing Moses." berry bush said to have been in St. Petersburg and the Courtauld servators are at work on a huge mo- ONE LAST LOOK moved hundreds of years ago to ac- Institute of Art Gallery in London. saic panel in the central apse of the Nearby at the library, where commodate the nearby chapel Still, the Los Angeles show is a basilica, funded by an additional 3,300 manuscripts and 7,000 early marking the location of the original landmark event and a feat of inter- $250,000 grant from the Getty. printed books reside on the balcony shrub. Bedouins guard the national diplomacy. Including The object of all this attention is and main floor of a long, plain monastery, as they have for cen- many objects lent for the first time, a bastion of Christianity in an Is- room outfitted with simple shelves turies, but they also sell beer and it was organized by Kristen M. lamic land settled by monks in the and a few pieces of mismatched soft drinks to tourists in a nearby Collins, the Getty's assistant cura- early 4th Century. Justinian or- furniture, Father Justin took a last plaza outfitted with plastic tables tor of manuscripts, and Robert S. dered construction of the look at the five manuscripts select- and chairs. Nelson, an art historian at Yale Uni- monastery's walls and basilica, ed for the show. And now, in a development versity, in collaboration with St. which were completed around 550 "This is one of the most beautiful which would have been unthink- Catherine's and the Supreme Coun- AD. Sinai's population soon be- we have," he says, opening a large able a few years ago, the monks cil of Antiquities in Egypt. came predominantly Muslim, but volume with boldly executed paint- have lent 52 of the monastery’s "This is the first exhibition that the monastery had secured protec- ings in red, blue, green and gold. most valuable objects to an exhibi- is comprehensive and devoted ex- tion from the Prophet Muhammad "It's 'The Sermons of Saint Gregory tion opening this coming Tuesday, clusively to the monastery here in in return for hospitality he received (the Theologian),' the bishop of November 14 at the J. Paul Getty Sinai," says Father Justin, a tall, there. During the monastery's his- Constantinople in the 4th Century, Museum. thin American monk who takes all tory, Sinai has been controlled by who spoke with great eloquence "Holy Image, Hallowed Ground: the excitement in stride. His eyes the Byzantine and Ottoman Em- and insight. Many passages from Icons From Sinai" will present 43 twinkle as he welcomes guests to pires and occupied by Napoleonic his sermons have been placed in icons from the monastery's 2,000- the library, where he oversees the France, Great Britain and Israel. Orthodox services." Commissioned piece collection. Saint Catherine's rare and valuable collection. "Con- The peninsula has been governed by a monk who became an abbot in has the world's largest holding of sidering the complexity and the dif- by Egypt since 1982. Constantinople, the 12th Century Originally dedicated to the Vir- manuscript will be opened in the gin and renamed for Catherine exhibition to a page portraying around 800, after her bones were Saint Gregory writing homilies discovered on the summit of Sinai's with a monastery in the back- highest peak, Saint Catherine's has ground. also been protected by its remote The monks of the Holy The monks are greatly con- location and the independence af- Monastery of Saint cerned about letting such things forded by having its own archbish- Catherine in Sinai, Egypt leave Saint Catherine's, but they op. Many objects in its collections have lent 52 of the have worked closely with Getty are gifts from faithful visitors who Monastery’s most valu- conservators to be sure they are fit have viewed the monastery as a able objects to an exhibi- for travel – with all due precautions multicultural oasis, as well as a tion opening at the Getty for temperature and humidity con- Christian pilgrimage site. The illu- Museum this coming trol while in transit and on display. minated manuscripts are written in Tuesday, November 14, "Whenever a museum approach- 11 languages, including Arabic. including 43 icons from es us about an exhibition, the arch- Tourists, allowed to visit a few the Monastery’s 2,000- bishop gathers the entire communi- areas of the monastery from 9 AM piece collection. Saint ty," Father Justin says. "Not just the to noon, enter through a small door Catherine’s has the 25 monks here, but ten others who in the thick granite walls and find world’s largest holdings live in Greece and Cairo, and every- themselves in a warren of twisting of Byzantine icons – and body is presented with, Should we paths, uneven stairways and tightly more than half of those participate in this or not? It's every- packed buildings. Some objects in which have survived the one's decision, and each of the Los Angeles won't be missed by ravages of history. The monks casts a vote," he says. "I these visitors, who have no access Monastery, which rested think everyone has to be concerned to the cavernous library on the in sublime peace for cen- when you ship such fragile objects third floor of a large building along turies, never allowed its around the world. When you take one wall, or the treasury, a private sacred artistic bounty to so many objects, security concerns storehouse of icons under the care leave its walled premis- become stronger. But from the ex- of a Greek monk, Father Por- es – until 1997. ABOVE: perience of previous exhibitions, phyrios, who often wears a sporty Thirteenth Century icon we see the inspiration that it brings gray cotton vest over his black of Saint Catherine with to people, both to Greeks for whom robe. the Virgin of the Burning this is their heritage, and for the But those who visit the elegantly Bush. The Burning Bush wider public. It's a very positive appointed museum will find a prefigured Mary as the thing. The reason we take part in dozen or so photographic images Dwelling Place of God. exhibitions is an obligation to share replacing prime pieces lent to the BELOW: Eleventh Centu- this amazing heritage." Getty. Still, with its marble floors, ry Icon of the Prophet polished wood and glass display Elijah being fed by a The Los Angeles Times published cases designed by the German team Raven. the above on November 5. Glasbau Hahn and wall text in Greek, Arabic and English, the mu- PHOTOS/BRUCE M. WHITE seum remains worth seeing. The west façade of the Church of the Holy Theotokos (Mother of God) One day in late September, as a at the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai in team of conservators, technicians Egypt. Originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Monastery was and packers prepared to fill cus- rededicated to Saint Catherine after her bones were discovered at the tom-made crates with precious car- summit around 800 AD. go, Getty Curator Collins pointed out museum pieces she and Nelson Byzantine icons – paintings of ficulty, and the cost of such an exhi- have selected. Immersed in her saints and other sacred subjects, in- bition, I don't envision that it will sixth trip to Saint Catherine's, tended for veneration – and more be equaled." where she has worked out count- than half of those which have sur- The monastery has been inun- less exhibition details, she knows vived. Five illuminated manu- dated with requests for loans of the icons down to the subtleties of scripts will represent the 3,300- manuscripts and sacred objects saints' facial expressions and intri- piece collection of early, handwrit- since it agreed to make loans to the cacies of drapery folds. ten texts at Saint Catherine's li- Met, Father Justin says, settling in- In the first gallery, she stopped brary, second in number and im- to a red upholstered chair which at an imposing 6th Century image portance only to the Vatican's has seen better days. The Getty pre- of Saint Peter, painted in encaustic A TRIBUTE TO THE MARTYRS trove. Four richly embellished litur- vailed, he says, because it is on a 36-by-21-inch panel; smaller, gical objects – a candelabrum; a "uniquely qualified" to care for the jewel-like depictions of the Ascen- OF THE HOLOCAUST lampstand and cross, each in cast works, present them in an appro- sion and the Annunciation; and a OF THE ARKADI MONASTERY (Nov. 9, 1866) bronze; and a priest's stole embroi- priate context and contribute to calendar of feast days represented dered in metallic thread – will ex- scholarship. by saints whose tiny faces are exe- emplify rare objects used in ser- "This is a very special exhibi- cuted in astonishing detail. One of Dear Friends, vices at the basilica. tion," he says. "It takes resources, her favorite icons is a 12th Century Plans for the exhibition have and it takes enthusiasm. They have work, "The Heavenly Ladder of We, Americans of Cretan descent, have a sacred obligation to honor our local sent shock waves through an insti- both at the Getty. I don't know Saint John Climacus," illustrating tution which rested in sublime where else you would find them." 30 steps to salvation and tempta- Martyrs and Heroes, who took part and willingly gave their lives in the many revolu- peace for centuries, never allowing WEATHERED BY HISTORY tions along the way. Another is tions, insurrections and other significant events, of the Cretan History its sacred artistic bounty to leave Enormously complicated in its "Saint Catherine with the Virgin of and our forefathers’ struggle for Freedom! the walled premises. But tremors details of negotiation, planning the Burning Bush," a 13th Century began in 1997, when the Metropol- and execution, the exhibition work, richly textured in tempera One such significant event, that we commemorate on November 9th, stands tall above itan Museum of Art in New York builds upon a relationship based on and silver-colored metal leaf on of all others, and that is the Holocaust of the Arkadi Monastery. On November 9th, 1866 a handful of Cretan fighters, along with several hundred women and children, in a defiant defence and heroic battle for Freedom, at the end chose to die a heroic death, by blowing themselves up, instead of being concurred by the Don’t miss our annual brutal Ottoman Turks! It’s our sacred obligation to remember and Honor those Martyrs and Heroes every Greek year in all our chapters and gatherings and to offer Memorials in their honor! Food &Wine A Tribute to the Martyrs and Heroes of the Arkadi: Every time I visit the Arkadi Monastery, my heart and soul are filled Special Insert with awe and pride!

But how can they not be filled with pride, when you can still smell the gunpowder in the powder magazine?

How can they not be filled with owe, when you can still smell the bones of the Martyrs and the Fighters, who sacrificed themselves at the altar of Freedom?

Αs I look at the blood-stained glass of Abbot Gabriel, I shiver and tremble at the presence of this Holy and Formidable vision!

May the memory of all the Martyrs, the Heroes and the Fighters of the Arkadi Holocaust be blessed, those who with their heroic self-sacrifice, gained the precious Freedom they had been wishing for centuries, and gave it to us, so that we can abundantly enjoy it today!

Brothers and Sisters let us all pay tribute to the Arkadi Martyrs and the Fighters. November 18th, 2006 Let us kneel in deference to those Heroes and Martyrs of Freedom!

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Continued from page 1 practice with the firm, Hines & dant to make sure I don’t violate with me for five hours, going over Dentes. An adjunct faculty member sentencing laws. I’m going to miss every single detail of the case… He a massive heart attack on his way to at the Cornell Law School, he that. I’m hoping someone keeps up left no page unturned and no nu- work in Albany, collapsing just taught courses in legal practice and with that.” ance unexplained… When I got up steps away from his office in the trial advocacy until he was elected His athletic prowess and acute to leave, Dentes grasped my hand state capital. His story is an all- Tompkins County District Attorney intellect notwithstanding, it was and looked me straight in the eye. American story. in November of 1989. He was an ex- Mr. Dentes’ humanity which set him He told me how sincerely sorry he The day after he died, flags flew ecutive board member of the Dis- apart, as writer Walker Reynolds at- was for my loss, and that he hoped at half-mast throughout Tompkins trict Attorney’s Association from tests. he had helped answer my ques- County. Almost every member of 1994 through 2005, a 2002 Recipi- Mr. Reynolds is a writer whose tions. He asked me to keep that Ithaca’s legal community organized ent of the Hogan-Morgenthau Asso- stepfather, Larry Martin, murdered meeting just between us, and I and attended a special memorial ciates Award for distinguished ser- his mother, Bonnie, in Groton al- promised that I would… I’m break- service to honor his memory. More vice by an alumnus of the New York most 25 years ago, when Mr. ing our 11-year-old agreement be- than 2,000 people paid their re- County District Attorney’s Office, Reynolds was only seven years old. cause I think it is important to tell spects at Bangs Funeral Home last and the 2005 NYS Bar Association’s The writer was deeply troubled by the world how Dentes was a public Friday, November 3, many waiting Criminal Justice Section Outstand- questions about how and why the servant in the truest sense of the in line for more than three hours to ing Prosecutor. Upon his death, he convicted felon who shot his moth- word. He owed me nothing, and yet enter the funeral home for the view- had been employed by the New er in the head twice was allowed to he selflessly gave me something I ing. Hundreds attended his funeral York Prosecutors Training Institute plead guilty to 2nd degree had spent a lifetime looking for: at Saint Catherine’s Greek Ortho- in Albany. manslaughter and serve only five compassion, truth and closure… dox Church in Ithaca last Saturday, A lifelong member of Saint years in prison. He was haunted by George Dentes was a staunch advo- November 4, to include dozens of Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Church these nagging questions for years. cate for victim’s rights, and he will NYS Police troopers, Tompkins in Ithaca, where he served as an al- His questions were finally an- be sorely missed,” Mr. Reynolds County Sheriff’s deputies and Itha- tar boy and taught Sunday School, swered… by George Dentes. wrote in a guest column in the Itha- ca City Police Department officers. Mr. Dentes was also an Ithaca Kiwa- “I want to honor Dentes by ca Journal last week. All three of his children eulogized nis Club member. He was a little telling the public how he helped to Mr. Dentes is survived by his him tearfully. At his burial in Lake- league coach for Ithaca’s Babe Ruth close a painful chapter in my life wife of 28 years, Elsie P. Dentes; his view Cemetery, the National Guard League, Kiwanis Baseball and Small and allowed me to move on. It is a daughter, Tessia, Cornell class of gave him a 21-gun salute. Fry Football. He had three simple story I have wanted to tell for 11 2005; his sons, Scott, Cornell class Born on May 28, 1954 in Ithaca, rules for youth athletics: always years… In 1995, my junior year in of 2007, and Zacharias, Cornell George Michael Dentes was the fifth hustle, never argue with the um- college, I flew home from North class of 2009; six brothers and sis- of seven children of the late Michael pires, and be positive. Carolina on a mission to discover ters: John (Marie) Dentes of Auro- J. and Adamandia (nee Zaharis) Of all his activities, however, Mr. COURTESY OF THE ITHACA JOURNAL the truth. I spent four very long ra; Demetra “Becky” Dentes of Itha- Dentes. Mike Dentes was a pillar of Dentes enjoyed time with his imme- George M. Dentes outlining a case before a grand jury in Tompkins days in local libraries going through ca; Dr. Evan (Melina) Dentes of Ithaca’s Hellenic community who diate and extended family the most. County Court in 2003. Dentes served as Tompkins County’s district at- 18 months of news reports in four Jamesville; Carol (Gary) Wilhelm of worked hard to help put all seven of Family always came first. His wife torney for 16 years. different local papers. I spent so Ithaca; Eleni Constance (Tom) Scott his kids through college. In church and three children all say emphati- much time in front of that micro- of Germantown, Tennessee; and every Sunday, The elder Mr. Dentes cally and unequivocally that he was respect and would model, George sionate about his work as a prosecu- fiche machine that my eyes nearly Antonia “Lucky” (Owen) Powers of always spoke kindly to his fellow the most devoted husband and fa- Dentes is on that short list,” Miller tor, and described him with a word fell out of my head… I was disap- Chevy Chase, Maryland; his aunt, parishioners, treating everybody ther any family could ever ask for, said. “Even though we were adver- which was often mentioned when pointed with my microfiche experi- Constance Ward of Blairsville, Geor- with courtesy and respect. He had a and that he inspired them through saries in the courtroom, and politi- people spoke of the former district ence and a subsequent trip to Coun- gia; his uncle, Peter Zaharis of Itha- smile for everyone, and was partic- his upstanding, loving, hard-work- cal adversaries, he put the integrity attorney: integrity. ty Records which produced noth- ca; and his mother in-law, Barbara ularly fond of kids, having dressed ing and selfless example, always of the criminal justice system above “George Dentes was a person of ing. I decided to try the only county Little; as well as two goddaughters, up as Santa Claus on many of the putting others’ needs before his any individual case.” class and integrity, who gave every- office left that had the information I numerous cousins, nieces and community’s youth Christmas par- own. Integrity was a word heard often thing he encountered everything he so desperately needed: the District nephews. ties. He always strongly encouraged Mr. Dentes’ hobbies included when friends and colleagues de- had,” Mr. Meskill said. Attorney’s office. One Friday after- In lieu of flowers, the family has the children of other Greek immi- computer programming, reading, scribed the man they knew. “He was a tough and dedicated noon, I went over to Dentes’ office requested that donations be made grants in Ithaca to study hard and videotaping high school sports and, Long before Mr. Dentes ever prosecutor. I admired that,” Ithaca and spoke with his assistant. After to the George M. Dentes Fund (c/o do their homework, stressing how in recent years, cooking with his gained attention in the field of law, Journal Editor Bruce Estes wrote. explaining my story, Dentes came Jean Proto, Tompkins Trust Compa- important it is to pursue a higher wife, Elsie, his high school sweet- he was well known locally for his “HE WAS BRILLIANT” out of his office and told me he ny, P.O. Box #460, Ithaca, NY education. Mrs. Dentes served as heart. An A-V enthusiast even in play on the football field. He attend- While mourners paid their last would try to locate the state’s case 14851) to support the IHS wrestling the community’s Sunday School high school, he used the computer ed South Hill Elementary School, respects, those who knew him pro- file and contact me in the morning. program. teacher and local Philoptochos to create videos of his children’s’ DeWitt Junior High School, and fessionally and personally contin- He did, in fact, locate the file. He president. sporting events. He also created Ithaca High School, graduating fifth ued to count their losses, embodied asked me to come down to his office The above incorporates informa- George Dentes attended Cornell highlight videos for their teams and in a class of 588 in 1972 while serv- in a man many of them saw as bril- Saturday afternoon. When I ar- tion from stories published by the University’s College of Engineering, other team members. These videos ing as senior class president. He liant. rived, it was Dentes himself who sat Ithaca Journal. where he was a Cornell National helped students further their athlet- played football and baseball in high In their lament, his associates Scholar, recipient of the Armington ic and college careers and provide a school, and was captain of both spoke of a man who effectively Memorial Scholarship and the Mc- remembrance for their families and sports in his senior year. He was se- merged professionalism and per- Mullen Engineering Scholarship. friends. He was a tireless and enthu- lected as an All-Conference baseball sonality for the common good, ad- CLASSIFIEDS He was also a member of Delta Up- siastic supporter of IHS sports, and catcher and an All-State linebacker hering to the law while navigating silon Fraternity. He received the Ray continually worked to honor past for the undefeated Little Red team, the rough terrain of justice with A. Westendorp Memorial Award for coaches and fundraise for the foot- which took the state championship selflessness and charm. HELP WANTED (718) 728-8500 excellence in engineering and ath- ball, wrestling and baseball teams. that year. “He was brilliant,” said Cayuga Not affiliated with any letics and was captain of both the At the time of his death, he was “He was classical,” said Joe County District Attorney James B. JOURNALISTS WANTED other funeral home. freshman baseball and undefeated best known for his tenure as the Moresco, Mr. Dentes’ high school Vargason. “He was widely viewed in Nation’s leading Greek American freshman football teams. He played Tompkins County DA. Serving from football coach. “He did everything the New York State District Attor- newspaper needs reporters and as- APOSTOLOPOULOS varsity football and baseball for a 1990 through 2005, he prosecuted as best it could be done. For most neys Association, and elsewhere, as sistant editor for English weekly Apostle Family - year and then joined Cornell’s countless cases, including some people, it’s practice makes perfect. an extremely bright and analytical paper. Exceptional writing/report- Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - Sprint (150 pounds and under) which garnered statewide, and With him, it was perfect practice person. He had tremendous legal ing skills and bilingual fluency a Funeral Directors of football team as a senior – a season even national, attention. makes perfect. He didn’t shortcut.” acuity.” Mr. Vargason also said that, must. Car a plus. 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He was admitted to the New respect from his peers in the legal finished their season undefeated, crime in New York State and deter- York State Bar Association in 1979. profession. an accomplishment which hasn’t mine sentencing parameters, by oc- His first position was in patent law, “He brought a high degree of been matched since 1982. currence, for adults and minors. REAL ESTATE working for the firm of Fish & professionalism to the DA’s office,” Members throughout the Ithaca “You could determine any sen- Neave in Manhattan. In 1981, he said Peter Walsh, a local attorney and Tompkins County community tence authorized by law with a click chose to follow his passion and took who attended Cornell Law School expressed their shock and sadness of your mouse. George updated it a position with the New York Coun- with Dentes. “He imposed some or- at Mr. Dentes’ sudden death. His ca- every year, and shared it with us for ty District Attorney’s office, where der and really shaped it up.” reer in the DA’s office was charac- nothing. That is a legacy that every he was assigned to the trial division, Scott Miller, a defense attorney terized by a letter-of-the-law ap- prosecutor, judge and defense attor- with special assignments in the in the area, came up against Mr. proach to cases, and a high level of ney uses daily,” Mr. Vargason said. homicide department. Dentes numerous times in the organization. “I think it’s tremendously help- After returning to Ithaca in courtroom. Tompkins County Sheriff Peter ful,” Mr. Keene added. “I use it 1986, Mr. Dentes entered private “When I think of attorneys that I Meskill said Mr. Dentes was pas- whenever I negotiate with a defen-

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By Ravi Nessman two peoples and two religions, to reunify the Mediterranean island efforts, and could damage already two states living side by side." Israel's response to Iran's nuclear Associated Press whether it's the former Yugoslavia have failed. shaky relations between Israel and Lieberman's fellow ministers, in- program. or the Caucasus region in Russia or Lieberman repeated his asser- its Arab citizens. cluding Prime Minister Ehud Olmert rejected Lieberman's re- JERUSALEM (AP) – Citing Cyprus in Northern Ireland, there is con- tion that Israel should give Israeli Under Lieberman's proposal, Olmert, quickly distanced them- marks last Sunday, November 5. as an example for Israel to follow flict," Lieberman said. Arab villages near the West Bank to Arabs permitted to remain in Israel selves from his remarks. "The opinions he expressed are and calling for population ex- In a lengthy interview with Is- the Palestinians – stripping many of would have to pass a loyalty test to Olmert brought Lieberman and not the government's position, and change, Jews and Arabs in the Holy rael's Army Radio, Lieberman said the residents of their citizenship in keep their citizenship. Arabs make his party's 11 seats into the Govern- Lieberman knows that I am for com- Land should be separated, accord- there was no hope for peace be- the process – in exchange for Jewish up roughly one fifth of Israel's popu- ment last week to shore up a shaky plete equal rights for the Arab citi- ing to Deputy Prime Minister Avig- tween Israel and the Palestinians, so settlements in the West Bank. lation. coalition, a move roundly criticized zens of Israel," Olmert said during dor Lieberman, Israel's newest Cab- separating the two peoples was the "The answer is exchanges of land Ahmed Tibi, an Arab-Israeli law- by doves and Israeli Arab activists, the weekly Cabinet meeting. "As inet minister, setting off a wave of best solution. and populations and making a ho- maker, said Lieberman's comments who equated Lieberman with far- long as I am the prime minister, that criticism of the hardliner who is in "What we have seen in Cyprus is mogeneous, Jewish country as were "a call to ethnic cleansing." right European politicians Joerg is the policy of the Government." charge of dealing with strategic that, since they have that model, much as possible," said Lieberman, Palestinian negotiator Saeb Haider and Jean-Marie Le Pen. The Moldova-born Lieberman is threats. there is no terror. There is security. who lives in a West Bank settle- Erekat also condemned Lieberman's Lieberman's hawkish views also immensely popular among the "The source of the conflict here is There is no peace, but there is secu- ment. words: "What Israel needs is not raised concerns he would use his country's 1 million immigrants from not territory; it is not occupation; it rity," he said. Lieberman's statements fanned more racist decisions," he said. high profile post as minister for the former Soviet Union, and is not settlers. It is a clash between Cyprus has been divided into fears that his inclusion in the Israeli "What Israel needs is exactly what "strategic threats" to block attempts among many hawks frustrated by two people and two religions. Any- Greek and Turkish sections since Government would make it nearly the Palestinians need for the future to pursue peace with the Palestini- more than six years of Israel-Pales- where in the world where there are 1974, and repeated U.N. attempts impossible to renew stalled peace of security and peace, and that is ans. His position includes handling tinian fighting. Church of Cyprus Elects 1st E.U. Warns Turkey that New Archbishop since 1977 Talks Will Be Suspended

Met. Chrysostomos of Paphos wins runoff vote Continued from page 1 dozens of authors, journalists, pub- lishers and scholars. NICOSIA (AP) – Two millennia of Cyprus' senior position since in Brussels, he said. WE WON’T BUDGE ago, Saints Paul, Barnabas and 1977, when he succeeded Arch- "Failure to implement its obliga- ON CYPRUS ISSUE Mark scoured the Cypriot country- bishop Makarios, the first post-in- tions in full will affect the overall Turkish leaders acknowledged side and converted its inhabitants. dependence president of Cyprus. progress in the negotiations," he falling short of E.U. demands on ex- Last weekend, the Church of Half a million Orthodox Chris- added. panding freedoms and political re- Cyprus elected its first new leader tians went to the polls on Septem- The Commission, issuing a key form, and vowed to push ahead with in 29 years last weekend. ber 24 to elect 1,400 special repre- progress report on EU membership reform with the goal of joining the Metropolitan Chrysostomos of sentatives, who elected 100 gener- talks a year after opening entry ne- bloc, but would not budge on the Paphos, 65, was elected Archbishop al representatives, clergy and lay- gotiations with Turkey, criticized Cyprus, which has remained divided of Cyprus last Sunday, November 5, men. Ankara's human rights record on since Turkish troops invaded, and after winning a runoff vote against Fifty were elected for the Arch- torture and freedom of expression, subsequently occupied the island's Metropolitan Athanasios of Limas- bishopric district in Nicosia and and the pace of political reforms. It northern territory in 1974. sol. Famagusta, and ten were elected also cited a "slowdown" in its over- "For us, the European Union Chrysostomos said he felt the for each of the other five metropol- all reform agenda. process maintains its importance," burden of his position and asked itan districts: Paphos, Limassol, Ki- E.U. Enlargement Commission- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip for everyone's help. tion, Kyrenia and Morphou. er Olli Rehn said Turkey was not Erdogan told reporters Wednesday in "I will be everyone's father, The last phase of the election backtracking on reforms, but has Ankara. "We have not yet achieved all brother and friend," he said. "Our process took place last Saturday not kept up with the pace needed to of the criteria. But our aim is to doors will be open, and we will be and Sunday, November 4-5, but the qualify for membership. "Turkey achieve the maximum possible. Our glad to meet with all our people." campaign has been tarnished by has continued political reforms struggle will continue." Power politics seemed to trump mudslinging and accusations. even though the pace has slowed Erdogan rejected the suspension spirituality for a time, as three For weeks, Greek Cypriots had down during the past year," he said. of entry talks, but said resolution of high-ranking clerics were vying for listened to allegations of sexual im- Cases of torture are "still being the Cyprus issue depends on leaders the helm of the autocephalous propriety by priests belonging to reported," despite new laws meant on the Mediterranean island, not on Church of Cyprus: Chrysostomos, one camp, and claims that another to curb human rights violations, Ankara. Athanasios and Bishop Nikiforos, is liberally throwing church money Rehn said, adding that the E.U. was Ankara, the only government to abbot of the Kykkos Monastery. around. particularly concerned about re- recognize the Turkish-occupied The long and complex process to A third party controlling church ports of violations in southeastern north, has refused to extend its cus- replace former Archbishop Chrysos- finances had refused to release the Turkey, where the Kurdish minority toms union to include Cyprus and tomos started at the end of Septem- cash needed to police the elections, has rioted in recent months. nine other E.U. member states which ber. drawing howls of protest from oth- The E.U. also urged Turkey to do joined in 2004, saying it will only im- Chrysostomos, 79, is reportedly er candidates that the result could AP/PETROS KARADJIAS more to boost the rights of non- plement the deal when the interna- suffering from Alzheimer's disease, be rigged. Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Paphos, 65, after his election to Muslim religious groups. tional embargo on the breakaway and had not been able to carry out The Church of Cyprus maintains Church of Cyprus’ archiepiscopal throne in Nicosia last Sunday, No- The report also criticized the Turkish Cypriot state ends. his duties on the Mediterranean is- a powerful influence among the vember 5. The Church of Cyprus elected its first new archbishop in 29 continued political role played by "We have said, 'Don't ever expect land for several years. 750,000 Greek Cypriots and plays a years. The former archbishop was rendered unable to continue serv- Turkey's military; highlighted "seri- us to open our ports and airports un- In May, Ecumenical Patriarch strong role in political issues, and is ing because of illness. ous economic and social problems" til the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot Bartholomew of Constantinople, the biggest landowner on the island facing the Kurdish minority; cited state is lifted,' " Erdogan said on spiritual leader of the world's 250 and has investments in banking, ho- choosing who will lead it. not angels." Turkey's resistance to amending Ar- Wednesday. million Orthodox Christians, tels and even wine and beer produc- "It is very democratic," says the- ticle 301 of its penal code, which Great Britain said it is up to chaired a broader meeting of tion. It is an independent church, ologian Costas Kyriakides. "The The above incorporates informa- sets out punishments for insulting Turkey to make a move, however. church elders which called for and is one of the oldest in the Ortho- tone of the campaign saddens peo- tion from reports posted by the Turkish republic, its officials or "Turkey must implement its obliga- Chrysostomos' "honorary removal." dox communions. It is also one of a ple, but I don't think it turns them Reuters and the Cyprus News "Turkishness" – a law which has tion to all member states. If it fails to Chrysostomos held the Church very few where laymen have a say in away. The church is led by people, Agency. been used to press charges against do so, the E.U. must act," British Min- ister for Europe Geoff Hoon said Wednesday. In Paris, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said Wednes- day that the E.U. should rethink its Former Turkish Prime Minister who Ordered Cyprus Invasion Dies timetable for membership talks with Turkey if Ankara fails to recognize By Susan Fraser Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali prime minister four times during the Cyprus by the end of the year. Associated Press Talat. years before the 1980 military coup, "If by the end of the year Turkey Ecevit was in power during the a time marred by a deep economic still does not recognize the 25 mem- ANKARA (AP) – Former Prime Minis- 1999 capture of Kurdish guerrilla crisis and violent street clashes be- ber states, notably including Cyprus, ter Bulent Ecevit, who ordered the in- leader Abdullah Ocalan, which tween leftists and rightwing mili- then it appears to me to be necessary vasion of Cyprus and later pushed his helped enforce his status as a nation- tants. to rethink the timetable for the adhe- country toward the West, died last al hero. During his political comeback in sion of Turkey to the European Sunday, November 5, at the age of Despite a short alliance with an Is- the late 1990's, Ecevit, then in his sev- Union," he told lawmakers. 81. He had been a political force in lamic party in 1974, Ecevit was a enties, abandoned his earlier nation- In Rome, Turkish Foreign Minister Turkey for almost half a century. staunch defender of Turkey's secular alist rhetoric; backed Turkish moves Abdullah Gul said Turkey will work Ecevit died at Ankara's GATA mili- traditions and pushed for a crack- toward a free-market economy; sup- to meet "all criteria" set by the Euro- tary hospital after nearly six months down on Islamic radicalism. ported Turkey's bid to join the Euro- pean Union. "We are aware there are in a coma following a stroke, hospital President Ahmet Necdet Sezer is- pean Union; and reconciled with the still elements missing," Gul said officials said, citing circulatory and sued a statement praising Ecevit for U.S. Wednesday during a visit to Italy. respiratory problems as the causes of his political ethics, manners and in- Pushed by the International Mon- "But we are determined to meet all his death. His funeral, originally tellect, and for upholding Turkey's etary Fund, he also embarked on an criteria set by the E.U." planned for Wednesday, was secular values. "The Turkish people ambitious privatization program in Gul also said that, while he had rescheduled to Saturday, his party will always respectfully remember those years, agreeing, for example, to not seen the European Commission said. his services to the country," Sezer the sale of the telecommunications progress report yet, he expected it to Ecevit started his political career said. monopoly, Turk Telekom, and Turk- be "quite balanced in its views." in 1957 as a staunchly leftwing and Prime Minster Recep Tayyip Erdo- ish Airlines. At a joint news conference with nationalist lawmaker, but later shed gan, who succeeded Ecevit in 2002, In 2002, after three years in pow- Gul's Italian counterpart, Italian For- some of the socialist idealism he was said "Turkish political life has lost an er, Ecevit's party suffered a crushing eign Minister Massimo D'Alema said known for in the 1970's and became important personality." AP/BURHAN OZBILICI defeat at the hands of Erdogan's pop- the report should be seen as a "an in- an American ally, a transformation News of Ecevit's death was carried Two women chat in front of a gathering point adorned with the por- ulist, Islamic-rooted Justice & Devel- centive to go forward, not as a door reflecting changes in a country which on the front page on most newspa- traits of former Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit this past Mon- opment Party, knocking him from that is closing," adding that European has gone from a largely insular na- pers in Turkey, a position of promi- day, November 6, near the GATA military hospital in Ankara, where he power. Ecevit won just 1 percent of institutions "can not help but recog- tion to one increasingly opening to nence which Ecevit – and Turks – had died the day before. Ecevit was a political force in Turkey for almost the vote – the worst electoral defeat nize Turkey's progress on the road to the West. become accustomed to during his half a century. He was 81. of his career – after voters held him integration. Obviously there will be Under his leadership, Turkey was nearly 50 years in the political spot- responsible for a 2001 economic cri- criticisms and observations." accepted as a candidate for member- light. painter, who would become his clos- translating Associated Press photo sis which saw millions of layoffs. His The European Commission's re- ship in the European Union in 1999. A published poet and former jour- est aide and political ally. captions, and entered Parliament ailing health also led to a loss of pub- port comes amid growing opposi- He supported U.S. use of a Turkish air nalist, Ecevit was born in Istanbul in He worked as a journalist in the with that party in 1957. He quickly lic confidence and turned voters to- tion across Europe to allowing the base for flights over northern Iraq in May 1925. He was educated at an 1950's with a newspaper close to the rose within party ranks and took over ward Erdogan. poor, predominantly Muslim na- the years before the second Iraq war, American high school in Istanbul, left-of-center Republican People's the leadership in 1972. Ecevit is survived by his wife. The tion of 71 million people to join the and backed the liberal policies of his where he met his wife, Rahsan, a Party, where his duties included He was in and out of power as couple did not have any children. expanding E.U. coalition partners, agreeing to sell off key state companies to private in- vestors. Ecevit, who served as premier five times and was imprisoned following A wonderful gift a 1980 military coup, ordered the idea for all occasions Writings of Harris P. 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The National Herald LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A weekly publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ), reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest Hellenic College is Focusing on for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, as ation really is at HC/HC. bravery and steadfastness during to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Hellenic Elements in Curriculum befits a liberal arts college proud of The Holy Eparchial Synod needs the cold and lonely darkness of 3 its Hellenic roots and Christian or- to get re-involved with the school, AM on October 28, 1940 when he Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris To the Editor: thodox beliefs. and the Archbishop needs to en- unhesitatingly responded to the I am writing to correct several Dr. Lily Macrakis, Ph.D. courage this. And certain lay peo- Italian Ambassador’s demand for Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos misunderstandings in your editori- Dean, Hellenic College ple need to back off a little. Ours is Greece’s surrender with the words, Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou al of November 4, “Reality vs. still a hierarchical church, after all. “Then we are at war.” Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros Killing the Messenger.” Too many chefs in the kitchen The present Greek revisionist Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias Hellenic College has just com- Eparchial Synod Nees to Take are spoiling the stew, and to think – portrayal of that event is that the The National Herald (USPS 016864) is published weekly by pleted a major change in its cur- Control of our Sacred School they want to remove a key ingredi- Greek people answered “OXI.” The The National Herald Inc. at 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 riculum. With the generous support ent: Hellenism. How misguided. 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Explaining Metaxas’ True Role Baltimore, Maryland well-planned whole. Moreover, we At first, I admit, I was wonder- Periodical postage paid at L.I.C. NY and additional mailing offices. have brought our curriculum up to ing what the big deal was about. “A To the Editor: Postmaster send change of address to: the current standards of the New professor had his car towed,” I I wish to thank and congratulate THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 England Association of Secondary thought. “So what?” But your edi- both The Herald for publishing and Schools & Colleges to preserve our torial in last week’s edition really Dr. D.G. Kousoulas for writing the TO OUR READERS all-important accreditation. helped crystallize the issue – in excellent two part series on the The National Herald welcomes The faculty and I were lucky to more ways than one. background and history of the mo- letters from its readers intended have Dr. Candace Hetzner to shep- Jim Karloutsos should be mentous “OXI” of October 28, for publication. They should in- herd us through this complex ashamed of himself for having John 1940. Greek American success clude the writer’s name, address, process, as she has done at other Chirban’s car towed. It’s a small I have been in Greece on two oc- Now that the Democrats have regained control of both houses of Con- leading universities. Dr. Hetzner is Christian school, for God’s sake. casions during the celebration and and telephone number and be gress in a not-so-shocking midterm election, it remains to be seen how this a Phil-Hellene who wrote a doctor- That was no way to treat a longtime observance of October 28. Unfortu- addressed to: The Editor, The Na- might affect changes in American foreign policy as it pertains to Hellenic is- al dissertation at the University of professor, and Dr. Chirban is not an nately, the history of the events of tional Herald, 37-10 30th Street, sues. Chicago on the implications of an- elementary school student who October 28 have been revised in Long Island City, NY 11101. Let- Gene Rossides has consistently pointed out in his column that, ultimate- cient Greek political philosophy for needs to be punished for misbehav- Greece. ters can also be faxed to (718) ly, it doesn’t make much difference whether Republicans or Democrats are in modern American political ing. My experience has been that 472-0510 or e-mailed to charge, and that it is really more of a function involving individual House thought. She is not, and has never Mr. Kalmoukos is providing the there is never any mention of John english.edition@thenationalher- Members and Senators; how they vote, and why. He has a point, but we also been, a member of the Hellenic community with an extremely valu- Metaxas. Because Metaxas was a ald.com. We reserve the right to have to acknowledge that the invasion of Cyprus and the recent recognition College/Holy Cross Board of able when he sheds light on such an dictator, the politically-correct his- of FYROM as the “Republic of Macedonia” happened under Republican ad- Trustees. unhealthy dynamic, and he should tory in Greece treats him as a non- edit letters for publication and re- ministrations. At Hellenic College, we are all be congratulated for doing so. If the person. There is no praise for his gret that we are unable to ac- Keeping that in mind, the Greek American community must find a way to proud of our college’s recent ac- conflict between Mr. Karloutos and foresight and the steps he took to knowledge or return those left balance its approach toward elected officials at the individual level with par- complishments and believe that Dr. Chirban is any indication, I can prepare Greece for defending itself unpublished. tisan politics. That’s where Greek American Congressmen and Senators can our new curriculum leads the way only imagine just how bad the situ- from invaders. No one extols his play a key role. We are tremendously pleased that Olympia Snowe, a moderate Republi- can who has demonstrated an ability to work with Congressional members on both sides of the political aisle, was re-elected to her third Senate term. PRESS CLIPPINGS We are equally pleased that John Sarbanes of Maryland, Gus Bilirakis of Florida and Zack Space of Ohio were successful in getting elected to the House of Representatives. The election of Mr. Sarbanes and Mr. Bilirakis is particularly gratifying because they are stepping into their fathers’ shoes and making an effort to Road to Nowhere? Why Turkey’s Journey West is in Jeopardy continue their legacy. The imminent retirement of the distinguished Senator Paul Sarbanes and By Vincent Boland Turkish and European officials which it has held firm for the past EU officials fear two things, above esteemed Congressman Mike Bilirakis was casting a long shadow over fu- And Daniel Dombey acknowledged then that the negoti- half-century. all: first, that the summit will be un- ture Greek American representation in Congress. Financial Times ations might never lead to actual What makes things worse is that able to agree an EU line on how to Happily, Congressman Bilirakis is being replaced by three young Greek membership – France's constitution- the EU itself has visibly grown more respond to Ankara's defiance, leav- Americans in the House. But Senator Sarbanes’ departure leaves us with one The last time Abdullah Gul, al obligation to hold a referendum hostile to the idea of enlargement in ing the talks technically in limbo Greek American in the Senate, a much tougher hole to fill. Turkey's foreign minister, met his on Turkish entry to the EU saw to the wake of the May 2004 inclusion and in effect suspended, and sec- But that means it’s up to Senator Snowe and the three new Representa- European Union counterparts, the that. But they added that, even if of 10 mainly ex-communist coun- ond, that Turkey may at some point tives to make sure that, in addition to their responsibilities to their local or occasion itself was a stark reminder there were a crisis five or so years tries. A strategy paper, also due to be just walk away if the EU pitches its state constituents, they also represent the Greek American community na- of the divide that frustrates Ankara's down the line, the process was still adopted by the Commission today, demands too high. tionally and actively engage their Congressional colleagues about Hellenic hopes of joining the EU. likely to be mutually beneficial. The makes clear that the EU will expand With the popularity of the EU issues. Doing the latter implies making Phil-Hellenes out of their colleagues. Although Mr. Gul, a devout Mus- impetus of the EU talks would push beyond 27 member states – Roma- flagging within Turkey, and Mr. Er- At the state level, while Phil Angelides’ defeat was expected, it is no less lim, was observing the Ramadan Turkey to carry out constitutional nia and Bulgaria are joining on Jan- dogan keen to build bridges with na- disappointing. A few months ago, things seemed so different. It seemed like fast, the Luxembourg meeting a few and economic reforms that were uary 1 – only in the "medium or long tionalist elements within the Turkish he had a solid chance of becoming California’s next governor. He is nonethe- weeks ago began with what was both in its own interest and made term," after the bloc has reformed its state and society, such a gesture may less to be commended for his gracious concession, and it seems he plans to billed as a working lunch. the country look palpably more institutions. be seen as reasserting national stay involved. Things went downhill from western and modern. In a Commission survey pub- pride. And Charlie Crist’s victory in Florida is a very welcome development. there. The EU representatives pro- Instead, the crisis has already ar- lished in July, 48 percent of EU citi- Amid such fears, some pro- While governors do not enact national policy, they can help strengthen a ceeded to chide Turkey for its al- rived, after two years when neither zens opposed Turkish membership, Turkey officials are trying to keep party’s grassroots, turn out votes for presidential contests, and cultivate fu- leged shortcomings, ahead of a cru- side has much to show for the nego- even if Ankara met all the bloc's con- their spirits up. One argument is ture national leaders. cial EU report that comes out today tiations. Indeed, both parties can ditions. Only 39 percent supported that expectations are now so low A hearty congratulations to the Greek Americans who succeeded, and al- on Turkey's membership prepara- justifiably accuse the other of having membership. The figures are still that a breakthrough can be achieved so to those who tried. tions. The incident revealed the failed to meet its commitments. A more striking in some of the individ- with relatively little. Mr. Erdogan strains in the relationship between process Turkey and the EU had been ual countries that would have to signaled at the weekend that Turkey Turkey and the EU - tensions that keen to depict as a virtuous circle agree Turkish membership. In might consider altering article 301 now risk getting out of hand. has instead become a vicious cycle France 54 percent were opposed, in of its penal code, which outlaws crit- European Perspective "The accession process of Turkey of recrimination. Germany 69 percent and in Austria icism of Turkishness or the Turkish is a crucial event, not just for the EU The backdrop for the looming 81 percent. state. Here in Athens, as well as in capitals throughout Europe, the humbling and Turkey but for the future of Eu- crisis is Turkey's reform record. The Such figures have bolstered sus- To many Western eyes this arti- defeat of George Bush and his Administration’s policies in this past Tuesday’s rope and the future of east-west re- pace of reform slowed after the picions within Turkey that the bloc cle, the basis of the abortive prose- midterm elections were greeted with much relief. lations," Ali Babacan, Turkey's chief 2002-04 period, two years in which has little or no intention of giving cutions of the writers Orhan Pamuk For Europeans, whose faith in America has been shaken since Mr. Bush EU negotiator, told the FT recently. the moderate Islamist government Turkey membership and that the ne- and Elif Shafak, has become the ordered the invasion of Iraq, the results seemed to reconfirm the fact that He added that if its membership bid of Recep Tayyip Erdogan pushed gotiations with Brussels are a road symbol of everything that is wrong the Unites States is a genuine democracy, and appear to restore their confi- stalled because of the current diffi- through constitutional changes that to nowhere. As a result, Ankara is with Turkey today. If it really were to dence in the judgment of the American people. culties "the consequences could be reduced the role of the military in still less disposed to make a compro- be amended or junked, the atmos- Τheir sense of relief increased after the Democrats swept back into leg- devastating." the political arena and redrew the mise on the one crucial issue that phere surrounding the Turkey de- islative power when news broke that Donald Rumsfeld, the despised Secre- This large, poor, secular-but- country's penal code. could bring its EU quest to a halt: bate would certainly lighten. tary of Defense, was essentially removed with the speed and boldness that Muslim nation of 72 million people A draft of today's report voices Cyprus. Mr. Ediz of Lehman Brothers con- one only finds in the American political environment. has been knocking on Europe's door "serious concern" about freedom of The internationally recognized curs that the best way for the logjam The man they loved to hate, the one who most symbolized everything since at least 1923, when the repub- expression in Turkey, questions the Greek Cypriot government in the to be broken is for Turkey to restore which was wrong with the Bush Administration – arrogance, stubbornness, lic was founded from the ruins of the independence of the country's judi- south of the island coexists uneasily the momentum of domestic re- lack of competence in the face of obvious need for changing course – was fi- Ottoman Empire. Today, when the ciary and concludes that the military with the self-styled Turkish Republic forms. "Unless the government ac- nally out of the picture. Never mind that, just a few days earlier, the Presi- European Commission publishes has yet to come under full civilian of Northern Cyprus. A United Na- celerates reform, EU leaders may dent had vowed to keep Mr. Rumsfeld until the end of his second term. what is set to be a damning report control. Throughout its dozens of tions plan to reunify the island failed want to give Turkey a wake-up call In a continent used to soft capitalism, American neoconservatives like on Turkey's progress in accession ne- pages, the report rarely commends in 2004 after being rejected by the while stopping short of full suspen- Rumsfeld are anathema. The neocons showed open disdain toward Europe, gotiations, the problems in Ankara's Turkey for the advances it has made Greek Cypriot population and gov- sion" at the December summit," he condescendingly referring to the developed countries in the European relations with Europe will laid out in the past year. Instead, on topic af- ernment, although it was backed by wrote last week. Union as “Old Europe.” for the world to see. ter topic, the refrain is of limited the Turkish Cypriots. Another hope is that Finland, In turn, Europe despises the threat neocons pose to economic and social Many EU officials fear that the re- progress or none at all. In response, the EU vowed in which has striven without success to policies which afford Europeans a comfortable and easygoing lifestyle. They port will set the stage for a full- Many European officials worry April 2004 to end the isolation of the broker a temporary deal between also resent the neocons’ militarism and “we don’t need you” attitude. blown crisis, which could end with that the reason that Turkey has Turkish Cypriots by allowing trade Turkey and Cyprus, will yet manage But the Europeans are setting themselves for more disappointment. They the suspension of Ankara's EU nego- made so little progress is that the between the north of the island and to forge a compromise. Indeed, all are viewing the Democrats as if they are a socialist-style democratic party of tiations and a halt to the country's pro-EU coalition within the country the rest of the EU. But Cyprus, which the steps Turkey has taken towards Europe which will reverse everything the Republicans have done. They fail 150-year push to modernize and has splintered. became an EU member less than a the EU to date have become possible to understand the delicate balances set up by America’s founding fathers, as Westernize. When Mr. Erdogan's party came week later, has consistently vetoed only after last-minute deals. well as the sense of continuation which characterizes United States foreign The Commission will point to to power, both it and the EU process any such move. Turkey regards this "I think everyone will step back policy. two main complaints about Turkey: were overwhelmingly popular. In- as a sign of the EU's bad faith. from the brink," says one diplomat. They probably expect America to withdraw from Iraq in a hurry, thinking that the government has failed to deed the popularity of the EU tran- Ankara has maintained its refusal to "At the end of the day, whose inter- that the end of the occupation will put an end to the civil war between the follow through on political and eco- scended some of the deepest divi- open up its own ports to Cypriot est is it to bring a halt to these talks?" different ethnic groups which are at each other’s throats. Few realize that a nomic reforms and on its commit- sions in Turkish society. Turkey's ships - despite an EU warning last He argues that, though the talks cut-and-run policy, in addition to ruining American credibility for decades to ment in a deal signed last year to powerful military believed that the year that if Turkish ports were not have borne little fruit over the past come, will also foment greater chaos, perhaps wider regional conflicts – be- open its ports and airports to traffic perspective of membership would opened, "overall progress in the ne- two years, that is no reason to rule tween the Turks and the Kurds, for example – all in their own back yard. But from Cyprus. reduce the power of the Islamists; gotiations" would be affected. out change in the future – particu- for the time being, at least, this sun-drenched city, like other cities through- "To avoid this train crash, Turkey Mr. Erdogan's AKP thought it would Now, the crunch is coming. The larly after Turkish parliamentary out Europe, has awakened to a hopeful set of circumstances with renewed needs to relaunch the reform reduce that of the military, as well as Commission will today tell Turkey elections in a year's time. If, on the confidence and some newly-founded trust in the American people and their process with full determination and guaranteeing religious freedom. that the negotiations will suffer un- other hand, the negotiations come system. meet its obligations on Cyprus," Olli Turkish business favored the EU. So less Ankara opens its ports in the to a halt, anything is possible, in- Rehn, the EU's enlargement com- did minority groups, such as next few weeks. The underlying cluding a much more Islamist or na- missioner, said last month. He ar- Turkey's Kurds, who thought that threat is that, unless Turkey relents tionalist style of government in gues that EU leaders also need to the bloc would bolster their rights. by December, the Commission will Ankara. One more chance? pay much more attention to the is- But support for the EU is no recommend a suspension of the ne- But the diplomat concedes that, sue than they have to date. longer what it was. In 2004, a poll gotiating "chapters" most closely unlike past occasions, the crisis is not Τhe E.U., acting under tremendous pressure from the U.S., and the press The consequences of a complete by the Turkish newspaper Milliyet linked to the Cyprus dispute. But just a question of dramatics intended have postponed making a decision on Turkey for another month, choosing breach would not just be political. said 67 percent of respondents France, Greece and Cyprus want to to impress electorates in Cyprus, instead to issue a strong warning: Unless Turkey makes real progress on hu- The belief that Turkey is committed thought Turkey should definitely en- send a much stronger signal that Turkey and elsewhere. This time, al- man rights – to include religious freedom for Muslims and non-Muslims to undertaking the reforms neces- ter the EU. Last month the figure many more parts of the negotiations though the stakes are enormous, the alike – and opens its harbors and airports to Cyprus, the train leading to sary to join the EU has been a key was 32 percent. will be affected if Ankara does not outcome is genuinely uncertain. eventual E.U. accession will be derailed. peg for financial markets for the past In the intervening period, the meet the EU's demand. Worst of all, the peoples of Turkey The idea that the Turks will do in one month what they have failed to do four years. Now, it appears that in- controversy about the 2003 invasion All indications are that the dis- and Europe are becoming visibly dis- for years is truly preposterous, but it seems designed as a gesture of goodwill vestors are taking that underpinning of Iraq has battered the west's repu- pute will reach a climax at a mid-De- enchanted with each other. – one more chance for Turkey. The basic argument for making an exception for granted, ignoring the unstated tation within Turkey. The US, in par- cember summit of EU leaders. A for- to some of the criteria needed to accept Turkey into the E.U. is that, unless but incontestable fact that Turkey's ticular, has seen its popularity plum- mal decision to suspend the entire The Financial Times published the Turkey is pulled under the West’s umbrella, it will be “lost” to the Islamic EU accession process has, for the met. In a recent poll by the German negotiations remains unlikely. But above on November 8. East, and to its own Ιslamist-leaning self. moment at least, ground to a halt. Marshall Fund, only 14 percent of This argument not only smells of blackmail, however, it is also based on Tolga Ediz, an economist who cov- Turkish respondents said they sup- the fallacy that, somehow, foreigners should care more about Turkey’s fate ers Turkey for Lehman Brothers, ar- ported US leadership of world af- than the Τurks themselves. gues that this could be a costly mis- fairs. Polls show that most Τurks now seem to prefer staying out of the Euro- take for investors. "The US and Europe have been book Ø worm. - noun pean Union. They seem to prefer their militarily-controlled “democracy,” A crisis is not what either Turkey the two anchors of the west in 1. One who spends much time reading or studying. rather than a genuine Western form of government. Moreover, the current or the EU's leaders envisaged when Turkey," says Ron Asmus, head of 2. Any of various insects, especially booklice and silverfish, that Turkish Government seems bent on gradually turning Turkey into an Is- they agreed to begin the country's the GMF's Brussels office. "Now the infest books and feed on the paste in the bindings. lamist state. In the midst of all this confusion come the E.U., bending over EU accession process just under two US anchor is badly damaged and the Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition backwards to entice Turkey to join it by sacrificing its values and principals, years ago. But since that date, 17 EU anchor does not look in good and ultimately exposing itself to further cultural erosion. December 2004, the news concern- shape." The risk he highlights is of a The National Herald Bookstore The Europeans should stop treating Turkey like a child, and apply their ing Turkey's preparations for mem- country in one of the most sensitive (718) 784-5255 standards to the Turks more rigorously. It should be up to Turkey to change bership has been overwhelmingly regions in the world slipping away [email protected] its ways in order to gain access to the E.U., not the other way around. negative. from the Euro-Atlantic principles to THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 VIEWPOINTS 9 Let’s Be Honest about Past Proposals before the Darkness Spreads All Over Cyprus

By Nicos A. Rolandis in Cyprus (north and south), the deteriorates as time goes by. Their Special to The National Herald concept of partition is enhanced. numbers today are approximately In order for the Cyprus problem 150,000, considerably higher than Our everyday lives are being dis- to be correctly resolved – to escape their numbers in 2004. If we do not tanced, gradually but steadily, from partition, win Turkish Cypriots over have a solution to the Cyprus prob- the Cyprus problem and its possible and create good neighborly rela- lem soon, the number of the set- solution. A spirit of apathy, indiffer- tions and avoid military confronta- tlers will eventually top the total ence, fatalism and cynicism pre- tion with Turkey (whose accession population of Cyprus (similar is the vails among Cypriots. In Brussels, to Europe will be beneficial both to case of the Syrian city of Isk- partition and recognition of two Cyprus and to Greece) – we must enderun, which was assimilated states in Cyprus seems to be a de- go back to the blackboard and and became part of Turkey through veloping trend through direct trade erase the setting we have ourselves dominant numbers of Turkish set- between Turkish Cypriots and Eu- have erected, which will never re- tlers). Demetris Christofias took a rope, and the substantive upgrad- sult in a solution, and will lead to realistic approach in 2004, and said ing of the Turkish Cypriot “state.” impasse. that 50,000 settlers may stay in This trend was actually unwit- We must demolish the ghost Cyprus. tingly encouraged by us, through technical committees and the put 11. Occupation forces. Under our ill-advised decisions and our an end to endless confrontations in the Annan Plan all the Turkish oc- omissions during the past three Brussels, which have caused our cupation forces (some 39,000) years. European partners to curse the fact would depart. A Greek and a Turk- We proved useless. We deflected that they even admitted us as mem- ish contingent of 950 and 650 men, our problem off its normal course. bers (thanks to Glafcos Clerides). respectively, would be stationed in We are now glued to the opening All we need are a simple table Cyprus. Although the contingents up of Turkish ports and airports, and some chairs, so that the two are not occupation forces, the and to our recognition by Turkey. communities can sit down together, whole matter could be negotiated Turkey refuses to concur, for its opposite each other, under the aus- for full demilitarization (that was, own internal and other reasons. pices of the United Nations, togeth- after all, the relevant provision in a If we assume for a moment that er with Greece and Turkey (and at a previous version of the Plan). Turkey makes a U-turn and says later stage, with a quartet consist- 12. Security-Guarantees. This yes, do we solve our problem? Will ing of the United Nations, the Euro- AP/GERO BRELOER matter was not discussed in a sub- the Turkish troops be withdrawn? pean Union, the United States and German Navy soldiers exercise on the frigate “Mecklenburg Vorpommern” during their UNIFIL peace mission stantive manner at Burgenstock, Will illegal settlers from the Turkish Russia), and address – with pru- last Saturday, November 4, off the coast of Cyprus. German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung visited the ships where nothing was really negotiat- mainland depart? Will Greek Cypri- dence, moderation and goodwill – last Saturday after he met with government members in Lebanon and Israel for talks one day earlier. ed. In the 1960 Agreements, we ot refugees go back to their homes? an issue which has haunted more agreed that Turkey “may take ac- Will their properties be returned? than two generations of Cypriots them 28.5-29 percent. In all cases, phou, Kyrenia, Karpassia and else- account. DISY, AKEL and EDI have tion.” We deny the right of military Do we achieve even a small step for the past five decades. Varosha, Morphou and approxi- where. But it is our government reached this conclusion. AKEL de- intervention on the basis of Article forward? The answer is no. So, which are the basic subjects mately 55 villages are placed under that is mainly responsible for this termined that the Annan Plan grad- 2.4 of the U.N. Charter. On the contrary, through which are mutually agreeable, and Greek Cypriot administration. The problem, which would not have ually restores human rights and ba- Turkey’s recognition of two states which may lead to an overall settle- question of Karpassia, which we re- arisen, but for the negative ap- sic freedoms. If we decide to negotiate in good ment a few months from today? fused to negotiate at Burgenstock, proach and relentless brainwash- 7. Economy and a Central Bank. faith, with full cognizance of the 1. Bizonal, Bicommunal Federa- and 1-2 additional issues could still ing of the people (as AKEL Through its settlement proposals, existing difficulties, and if we are tion. The conversion of the Repub- be raised. charged) during the April 2004 ref- the U.N. promotes the unification determined to follow a result-ori- GUEST EDITORIALS lic of Cyprus into a bizonal, bicom- 3. Constitutional Structure. The erendum. of the economy, which has been di- ented process and avoid stalling, munal federation, with a single in- federal (central) government, the 5. Veto. The 1960 Constitution vided over the past 43 years. The the 50-year Odyssey of this country The National Herald welcomes ternational personality, one sover- federated states, the Cypriot House gives certain veto rights to Turkish existence of only one Central Bank and its people may come to an end manuscripts representing a vari- eignty and a single citizenship, into of Representatives, the Senate and Cypriots. These rights were in- (for which AKEL expresses satisfac- in a matter of a few months. ety of views for publication in its one united country. All U.N. plans the courts are all set forth in the creased, on account of the federal tion) and of one currency will con- The agreements and the consti- View Points page. They should in- since the 1970’s (including the An- various U.N. Plans, and should be system. To avoid deadlocks, the An- duce to the unification of the econ- tution of 1960, which have not clude the writer’s name, address, nan Plan) safeguard all the above discussed. Political equality, which nan Plan introduces a deadlock res- omy. functioned properly for almost half with absolute clarity. This has been is an essential element of a federal olution mechanism, through for- 8. Probable Oil Reserves. This is a century, must be renewed. We and telephone number and be ad- the finding of AKEL, DISY and EDI, state, has been accepted by us in eign judges. Naturally, this provi- a specialized subject, but it may may thus move towards prosperity. dressed to the View Points Editor, and of all those who are literate the 1980’s, and was interpreted as sion is not palatable. But is there have colossal financial, social and Europe will get rid of our The National Herald, 37-10 30th and simply able to read. Those “effective participation” of the two any other effective solution, in case geopolitical consequences on the sophistries, our maneuvers and our Street, Long Island City, NY Greek Cypriots who allege that the communities in the administration, of disagreement, in a federal coun- whole of Cyprus. It is advisable to Byzantine tactics. And the United 11101. They can also be faxed to Republic of Cyprus will be dis- not as a numerical equality. try consisting of only two commu- negotiate it at the very outset. Nations will rid themselves of their (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e- solved are not going to be satisfied 4. Properties. Approximately 10 nities? At its conference on 14 April 9. Refugees. The U.N Plans pro- oldest client (since 1964). God mailed to english.edition@then- with any text. They simply do not percent of Cyprus’ territory will be 2004, ten days before the referen- vide that 90,000 Greek Cypriot bless, they have a lot of other clien- ationalherald.com. Due to consid- want a solution. returned to Greek Cypriots (900 da, AKEL hailed the fact that the refugees (56 percent of the total) tele. 2. Territory. There have been square kilometers, roughly Annan Plan, provides for effective can return to the areas which will erations of space we enforce a three official U.N. maps of the Unit- 300,000 acres). The difficult ques- mechanisms to solve deadlocks, be handed back to us. An addition- Mr. Rolandis was the Cypriot strict 1,400-word upper limit. We ed Nations: The Gobbi map (1981), tions of Greek Cypriot properties in which was not the case with the al 10 percent will return to other Government’s Foreign Minister reserve the right to edit for repet- the Ghali map (1992) and the An- the north and Turkish Cypriot prop- 1960 Constitution. One might con- areas. There are complex proce- (1978-83) and Minister of Com- itiveness, diction and syntax. We nan map (2002). They all define erties in the south, as well as the sider alternative solutions, like the dures for the rest of the refugees, merce, Industry & Tourism regret that we are unable to ac- the territory which will be under question of compensation, will system in Belgium. which must be discussed. (1998-2003). He was also a knowledge or return manuscripts, the administration of each commu- have to be addressed in detail. Un- 6. Human Rights. All the U.N 10. Settlers from Turkey. This is member of the Cyprus of the published or unpublished. nity. The Gobbi map gives the Turk- fortunately we now have the addi- Plans safeguard human rights, and a thorny and intractable problem, House of Representatives (1991- ish Cypriots 26.5-27 percent of the tional massive construction of the take restrictions in the Makarios- which we let get blown out of pro- 96) and president of Liberal Par- total territory. The other two give past two and a half years in Mor- Denktash Agreement of 1977 into portion over the years, and which ty (1986-98). Iran and North Korea: What Do we Do Next? Perhaps it’s Time to Swallow our Pride

As of this writing, the United clear weapons program and walked now available to the logue, we simply rebuff ning to drop. At the slightest hint of The consequences of Iran joining States Government has embarked out of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Bush Administration them and tell them “that confrontation with North Korea, the nuclear club in the Middle East on a program to force two members Now, Pyongyang has nuclear would appear to be nu- they know what they they started to back up again. We are far more dangerous. The exist- of the “Axis of Evil” to backtrack on weapons and the means to deliver clear strikes, but even have to do.” will not get a comparably tough U.N. ing (though undeclared) regional decades of hard work on their nu- them – at least against Japan and the neo-cons (probably) The Bush Adminis- Resolution against Iran, however. nuclear power, Israel, often dis- clear programs South Korea, and potentially to wouldn’t want to sell tration did not invent No one believes the United plays an alarmingly high level of North Korea exploded a small California. Pyongyang was so that one. diplomacy by shunning. States has the military strength to paranoia, and has demonstrated nuclear device – although it may provocative that the U.S. unexpect- Our relationship with Kennedy practiced that decisively force either North Korea that it prefers air raids to diploma- have fizzled rather than detonated edly secured Chinese and Russian both North Korea and with Cuba, and we know or Iran to stop their nuclear pro- cy, without regard for conse- – and Iran continues a small enrich- votes in the Security Council to Iran has several com- how successful that was grams without suffering unaccept- quences. Unlike East Asia, howev- ment program which, although stop North Korea’s very limited mon denominators. The in freeing the Cuban able damage to our interests. Each er, increasing the number of nu- trade in major military equipment United States has had no people from the shackles case presents the same unpleasant clear players in the Middle East perfectly legal under its interna- by Amb. Patrick N. tional obligations, we fear could ul- and nuclear weapons material. Per- bilateral relations with of communism. But nev- options: would be far more frightening. timately lead to a nuclear weapon haps because of the fizzled explo- either country for THEROS er mind. The question is, We can accept the fact that Saudi Arabia, which already fears for the mullahs, as well. sion, or perhaps because he de- decades. We have never Special what do we do now? North Korea has joined the nuclear Israel, fears Iran even more, and President George W. Bush’s se- lights in confusing his opponents, had an embassy in Py- to The National The North Koreans club and simply deal with it. The could be panicked into a nuclear quel to Reagan’s “Evil Empire” in- Kim Jong Il has now unexpectedly ongyang, and we closed Herald have precious little for- most likely consequence will be a program. It has the money, and cluded Iraq, as well as the two as- offered to return to the six-party down the Embassy in eign trade. The sanc- nuclear armed Japan and South could easily buy the expertise. piring members of the nuclear club. talks he has boycotted until now. Tehran after the 1979 tions imposed on North Korea within a few years, and per- More dangerous would be Unlike the decisive and forceful The Iranian case presents more hostage crisis. As in the case of Iraq, Korea by the latest U.N. resolutions haps Taiwan a few years later. In Turkey contracting the nuclear bug. manner with which we brought interesting possibilities. Iran, a sig- the absence of diplomatic relations will make the conditions of a starv- the larger balance of power in the Imagine Turkey, rebuffed by Eu- down Iraq, we have sought A natory to the NPT, steadfastly de- over a long period of time means ing population a little worse. But Western Pacific, this will not rope, facing internal conflict be- “diplomatic” solution through the nies that it is seeking nuclear that we are completely ignorant of the North Korean regime has had change very much; Chinese, Russ- tween the military trying to retain soft power of other countries and weapons. Tehran points out that the inner workings of the Iranian little political problem with starva- ian and American nuclear weapons its privileged and corrupt control of the United Nations to confront the the NPT does not ban nuclear re- and North Korean Governments. tion in the past, and will now con- were always in the region. We will the country, cheek by jowl with a other two “rogue states.” search and enrichment for peaceful We tend to conduct diplomacy like veniently blame it on us. Even get- only increase the number of fingers nuclear Iran. What better way for No one is betting that this course purposes. The U.S. has not been teenage girls; if we don’t like you, ting this resolution passed required on the trigger. At this late date, I the military to retain power than to of action will succeed in the perma- able to present credible evidence to we don’t talk to you and tell our compromise with China and Rus- doubt swallowing our pride and play the nationalist card, scrap the nent disarming of either country, the contrary. friends not to talk to you. We seem sia. North Korea will continue to agreeing to direct talks and diplo- NPT and take the nuclear route? however. North Korea has offered I share doubts about Tehran’s to be laboring under the impression develop nuclear weapons, and it matic relations with Pyongyang Perversely, an Iranian nuclear pro- to return to the bargaining table on protestations of innocence. Iran that shunning smaller countries we appears there is nothing we can do will entice the North Korean leader gram would give Ankara political its own terms, and Iran continues did, in fact, cheat on the NPT by don’t like, for good reasons or bad, to stop it. to give up his nukes. cover among its apologists in the to defy our efforts at the U.N. Secu- conducting nuclear research with- is an effective policy option. When The Iranian case is even more In the case of Iran, the prospects United States. What would Greece rity Council. out reporting it to the International they attempt to establish a dia- problematic. Oil prices were begin- are not quite as drastically dreary. do? But what should we do? To un- Atomic Energy Agency, as required On the other hand, Iran presents derstand our current impasse, we by the Treaty. Moreover, a com- options for diplomacy lacking in might review briefly how we got to pelling case can be made that Iran the Korean case. Iran insists that it it. seeks nuclear weapons in order to continues to abide by the terms of North Korea and the U.S. have deter the U.S. from interfering in its the NPT. Ayatollah Khamenei, the treated one another as the “embod- historical ambitions to be the hege- Supreme Leader, pronounced that iment of evil” since the Korean War mony of the region. Finally, the Ax- nuclear weapons are immoral, and ended in 1953. Mutual hostility has is of Evil speech and the invasions that the Islamic Republic has no in- varied over the years. For half a of Iraq and Afghanistan reinforced tention of obtaining the same. Al- century, the U.S. has maintained Iranian beliefs that they are next. though I share the doubts of many significant troop levels in South Ko- But America took an unexpected about Iranian intentions, rea to deter an ugly and despotic backseat, and let the Europeans, Khamenei’s statement can not easi- regime with huge armed forces. the Russians and the U.N. try to ne- ly be disavowed. A thaw in relations during the gotiate Iran’s acquiescence. The Bush Administration has Clinton Administration produced The Europeans, with grudging been ambivalent. On the one hand, American offers of assistance, in ex- Russian consent, have now pro- it has made its preference for change for North Korea shutting nounced their efforts a failure, and regime change in Tehran clear. On down its nuclear program. But the the U.S. turned to the Security the other, it has made a conditional agreements foundered within a few Council to compel Iran to give up offer of accepting a limited peace- years of signature. Pyongyang com- its program. We have spent the last ful Iranian program. No one doubts plained that the U.S. failed to pro- several months trying to find a for- that the Iranian public would wel- vide the oil supplies and light-wa- mula for Security Council action come dialogue, trade and ex- ter (non-proliferation) power reac- which will hurt Iran without dis- changes with the Americans. Un- tor promised. The U.S. began with rupting worldwide oil trade and like Cuban American exiles, Iranian promises, but inadequate funding; the business interests of the other exiles in the U.S. would probably we went around the oil-rich Persian members of the U.N. prefer good relations rather than Gulf countries, tin cup in hand, ask- The Russians and Chinese have confrontation. ing them to give North Korea the made it clear that they will not al- Perhaps the time has come to free oil we had promised. low U.N. action which the U.S. swallow our pride and pursue a President Bush changed the lan- could use as a pretext for military diplomatic policy which would re- guage of our hostility toward Py- action, as we did in Iraq. No bookie lieve Iranian paranoia and make ongyang from deterrent to threat. would be willing to take a bet that meaningful compromise possible. North Korea understood that the either effort will succeed. “Axis of Evil” speech, followed by Our preference for diplomacy, The Hon. Ambassador Theros our invasion of Iraq, constituted an although welcome, impresses no served in the U.S. Foreign Service open declaration of intent to one. The international community for 36 years, mostly in the Middle change its regime by force. Dictator is well aware that the disaster in East, and was American Ambas- Kim Jong Il brings a particularly ex- Iraq has so crippled the U.S. mili- AP/SCHALK VAN ZUYDAM sador to Qatar from 1995 to citing and imaginative approach to tary that we have no feasible op- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, gestures during a photo opportunity in Dakar, Senegal 1998. He also directed the State national security policy. He an- tions to stop either country’s pro- this past September 13. Ahmadinejad was in the heavily Muslim West African nation of Senegal for talks Department's Counter-Terrorism nounced to a surprised world that gram through armed force. Para- with his Senegalese counterpart, Abdoulaye Wade, en route to Cuba, where he joined dozens of leaders at Office and holds numerous U.S. North Korea had restarted a nu- doxically, the only military option a summit of the Nonaligned Movement. Government decorations. 10 THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 11, 2006