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By Christopher Tripoulas Special to The National Herald

NEW YORK. The overcast skies and gloomy weather reports forecasting rain were not enough to dampen the spirits of the tens of thousands of Greek Americans who came out to Fifth Avenue to watch or march in the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. Although the threat of bad weather did affect parade turnout, the noticeably smaller crowd made up for its lack of num- bers with exuberance and enthusi- asm. People of all ages waved Greek flags and patriotism ran high, as shouts and cries on behalf of Mace- donia’s Greek identity and against the recent provocations made by Greece’s northern neighbor FY- ROM dominated the Parade. Greece’s recent veto of FYROM’s membership bid at last week’s NA- TO Summit in Bucharest because a mutually acceptable resolution on the latter’s name was not yet reached was reiterated throughout the Parade by emcees, speakers, TNH/COSTAS BEJ marchers and spectators. Remembering 1821 This year’s Grand Marshals were, Greek Parliament’s President ABOVE: The Evzones march down Dimitris Sioufas, Greek-American Fifth Avenue during the annual business man Dean Metropoulos Ike Gulas: Greek IndependenceDay Parade and the National Philoptochos’ on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in New president Georgia Skeadas. York City. This year’s parade New York City Mayor Bloomberg, Convention marked the 177th anniversary of Archbishop Demetrios of America, Greece’s declaration of indepen- along with many local, state and dence from the Ottoman Empire. federal officials were joined at the In Athens LEFT: Parade Grand Marshal, head of the parade by a large Greek Greek Parliament President Parliamentarian delegation and this Dimitris Sioufas (center) walks at year’s parade committee chairman Is Overdue the front of the parade with and New York mayoral candidate, Archbishop Demetrios of America John Catsimatidis. The Govern- (right). This year’s other Grand ments of Greece and Cyprus were By Mark Frangos Marshals were Greek American represented by Deputy Minister of Special to The National Herald businessman Dean Metropoulos Employment, Sophia Kalantzakou and National Philoptochos presi- and Foreign Minister Markos Kypri- NEW YORK – AHEPA Supreme dent Georgia Skeadas. New York anou respectively. President Ike Gulas, in New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Fox 5's Rosanna Scotto and for the Greek Independence Day mayoral candidate John Ernie Anastos and Weather Author- Parade and all the events leading Catsimatidis and a large Greek ity Nick Gregory hosted the event, up to it, took time out of his hectic Parliamentarian delegation also which was broadcast on My9. schedule to visit The National Her- marched in the parade. Another highlight was a perfor- ald’s offices in Long Island City mance by former "American Idol" along with Executive Director Basil contestant Constantine Maroulis. Mossaidis. The Greek American youth had Mr. Gulas, who was elected as a strong showing at the Parade, Supreme President last July at with many second and third gener- AHEPA’s convention in Denver, ation Greek Americans marching spoke to the Herald about a myriad and expressing their pride for their of topics from his upbringing to the ethnic identity. Macedonia issue to the next AHEPA Many Greek Americans blamed convention in Athens to member- the weather reports for keeping ship drives. would be spectators home. Fortu- Mr. Gulas marched during the nately, those in attendance did not Greek Parade, first at the opening Greece Ready to Resume Negotiations with FYROM have to get their umbrellas out, of the parade with the dignitaries since the impending storm narrow- and then doubling back to be with By Evan C. Lambrou land-locked neighbor to the north views. On this specific issue, it is ble, multi-ethnic, democratic soci- ly missed the New York City area. the Ahepans who were marching. Special to The National Herald should have a “clear composite clear that the respective views are ety; we want Serbia to move for- Others were critical of the Federa- “I was very impressed with the name for all uses,” adding that different. We went along our own ward to realize its goals as a mem- tions of the Hellenic Societies of parade,” said Mr. Gulas, who was NEW YORK – Greek Prime Minister Athens was prepared to participate views, and issued a veto. I do not ber of Europe and its institutions… Greater New York, citing problems interviewed by UPN 9, the local TV Costas Karamanlis, addressing a in a new round of U.N. talks in or- see shadows cast over bilateral re- and, in all these areas, Greece is with the Parade’s organization. network covering the parade. “I conference organized by the Econ- der to find a name which was ac- lations with America,” he said. still our ally – our indispensable Two major complaints were that was overwhelmed with the size of omist magazine in Athens this past ceptable to both sides. INDISPENSABLE PARTNER partner – and we look forward to there were not enough flags along it. It was the first parade I attended Tuesday evening, April 8, called on He also reiterated that Greece Officially, at least, the State De- continuing our strong cooperation the parade route running down as Supreme President. It was well neighboring Former Yugoslav Re- would not consent to the small partment apparently feels the same with Greece.” Fifth Avenue – from 59th Street to worth the wait. I was amazed at the public of Macedonia to cooperate Balkan country’s NATO entry as way, and recognizes Greece’s value But Mr. Speckhard also said U.S. 82nd Street – and the loudspeakers number of participants. The fact with Greece in finding a solution to long as FYROM insists on calling it- as an “indispensable partner.” policy on the Balkans is not going that were set up covered only half that AHEPA was well represented the ongoing name dispute. self Macedonia – a historically During the Economist confer- to change. “I expect we will see lit- this distance. with the float that we had was The Greek Premier had previ- Greek name and territory – and ence this past Tuesday, U.S. Ambas- tle change in U.S. policy for this re- Tasos Manessis, a past President beautiful and the members that ously extended a public invitation while the name dispute remains sador to Greece Daniel Speckhard gion and our desire to support Eu- of the FHSGNY and former Parade marched together was great. I hope to FYROM’s political leadership to unresolved. said, “The Balkans have not been a rope in taking the lead in fostering Chairman, chalked up the smaller that we can have be more integral continue negotiations as soon as Mr. Karamanlis also said rela- major (Presidential) campaign is- stability and integration,” he said. crowd to the bad weather. “At cer- part in the parade in the future. I possible, within the framework of tions with the United States, which sue, and I do not expect them to be- For the time being, however, FY- tain points, there were also very big think it’s important that the Order the United Nations. had been pushing for FYROM’s ad- come one as we get closer to the ROM is caught between a rock and gaps between the different organi- of AHEPA is involved in it. We’re Last Friday, April 4, one day af- mission to the Alliance, had not election. But I can tell you that our a hard place, and Greece is appar- zations that were marching,” he the largest organization. With the ter Greece vetoed FYROM’s bid to been strained as a result of Athens’ interests in the Balkans are clear. ently turning up the pressure. said. FHSGNY President Nick Dia- Daughters of Penelope, we have join NATO, Mr. Karamanlis stressed hardline stance. The United States wants Greece According to a recent report in mantidis said that the Parade could over 30,000-40,000 members and during a post-NATO Summit press “We have a relationship with the and its neighbor to the north to the Athens daily newspaper, have finished earlier, and blamed conference in Bucharest, that United States as allies, but that have strong relations; we want Continued on page 6 Greece’s goal was that its smaller, does not mean we have identical Kosovo to establish itself as a sta- Continued on page 9 Continued on page 5 Spectators Brave Chilly Cyprus’ New Weather at Boston Parade Crossing

By Theodore Kalmoukos Greek American unit of evzones. Meets Trouble Special to The National Herald The highlight of this year’s parade were the pupils of the Greek By Menelaos Hadjicostis BOSTON – The Greek American schools dressed in their colorful community of New England held traditional costumes and holding NICOSIA (AP) – Greek and Turkish its 14th annual Greek Indepen- the Greek and the American flags Cypriot authorities reopened the di- dence Day parade in Boston on as a testimony of their Greek Amer- vided capital's Ledra Street on Thurs- Sunday, April 6. The heavy clouds ican identity and pride. The pa- day, April 3, but were forced to close in the sky along with the 38 degree rade’s theme was the issue of the it for nearly two hours following a temperature, a periodic light driz- name of Macedonia which the FY- dispute over how to police the street, zle and other organizational factors ROM is trying to steal from Greece. long considered a symbol of the is- seem to be responsible for the small The situation has become so seri- land's partitioning. participation in this year’s event. ous, that just last week, Greece’s The opening of the street, located About 68 units representing local government was forced to veto FY- in a central Nicosia shopping district, Greek Orthodox parishes and asso- ROM’s annexation into NATO, was meant to serve as a catalyst for ciations took part in the parade much to the chagrin of the U.S. peace negotiations between Greek along with colorful floats and the Grand Marshal in the parade Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias was the Justice Minister of Greece and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 Sotiris Hatziyakis and Metropolitan Ali Talat. e-mail: Methodios of Boston and Boston’s But the festive atmosphere quick- [email protected] Mayor Thomas Menino. Honorary ly soured after the crossing was tem- Grand Marshal was Thessalonica’s porarily closed. prefecture Panagiotis Psomiadis Stefanos Stefanou, a spokesman along with a five member delega- for the internationally recognized tion of the Hellenic Parliament TNH/COSTAS BEJ Greek Cypriot government, said comprised by George Orphanos, Visiting the School of the Future Turkish Cypriot police illegally pa- George Kalaitzis, Panagiotis trolled part of the street by entering Greek Education Minister Evripidis Stylianidis visit the High School of the Future in Philadelphia, estab- Continued on page 5 lished in cooperation with Microsoft, on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, during his week-long visit to the U.S. Continued on page 9 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008

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■ APRIL 14 NEW YORK – The American Hel- ■ MAY 7 lenic Institute Business Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ameri- and the New York Chapter of the can Hellenic Institute cordially in- American Hellenic Institute cor- vites the community to “Interna- dially invite the community to its tional Law and Minority Protec- monthly Informal Networking Re- tion: The Fate of the Greeks of Im- ception for members and guests at bros and Tenedos,” a forum pre- Avra Restaurant (141 East 48th sented by Van Coufoudakis, Rector Street) on Monday, April 14 at 5:30 Emeritus, University of Nicosia, – 7:30 PM. Cash bar and compli- Dean Emeritus and Professor Emer- mentary hors d’ouervres. For more itus Indiana University-Purdue Uni- information, e-mail Andonis Ner- versity at the Hellenic House (1220 oulias at [email protected]. 16th Street, NW) on Wednesday, May 7, at 12 PM. Light refresh- ■ APRIL 15 ments will be served. For more in- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ameri- formation, call 202-785-8430. can Hellenic Institute cordially in- vites you to a noon forum “Improv- ■ MAY 17 ing U.S. – Russian Relations: A Key SAN DIEGO – The Philoptochos So- to Balkan Stability,” presented by ciety of Saint Spyridon Greek Or- Doug Bandow, Robert A. Taft Fel- thodox Church Anthousa Chapter low, American Conservative De- cordially invites the community to fense Alliance, at The Hellenic “En Vogue,” a day of inspiration, House (1220 16th St., NW) on fashion, fine dining, shopping and Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12 PM. more at the Manchester Grand Hy- Light refreshments will be served. att Hotel on the San Diego Bay on Shown l. to r. are Philip Christopher, Georgia Skeadas, John Catsimatides, Cypriot FM Markos Kyprianou, Demetrios Demetriou, Archbishop For more information, e-mail Saturday, May 17. Proceeds will Demetrios of America, Greek Parliament President Demetris Sioufas, Demetrius Kalamaras, C. Dean Metropoulos and Nick Diamantidis. [email protected]. benefit the Philoptochos Ministries, Kids’n’Cancer – Camp Agape, a ■ APRIL 15 haven where pediatric cancer pa- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The George- tients and their families retreat and town University Hellenic Associa- enjoy special moments together New York Independence Day Parade Grand Marshals tion cordially invites the communi- and San Diego Habitat for Humani- ty to “Development in the Balkans: ty, which builds simple decent Perspectives on the Role of Greece,” homes in partnership with deserv- Honored with Liberty Awards at Annual Ceremony featuring His Excellency Alexan- ing San Diego families. The Grand dros Mallias, Ambassador of Terrace will transform into a bazaar By Demetris Tsakas Greece to the U.S., Andrew S. Nat- of unique boutiques that offer one- Special to The National Herald sios, former USAID Administrator, of-a-kind finds. Delight in the high Distinguished Professor of Diplo- style show produced by Couture NEW YORK – The Federation of Hel- macy, Mortara Center – George- Productions, featuring haute cou- lenic Societies of Greater New York town University and John Sitilides, ture with special vocal and musical held its Greek Independence Day Director, Southeast Europe Project, performances. Guests will banquet gala last Saturday night, on the eve Woodrow Wilson Center, Washing- upon Chef Manfred Steuerwald’s of the Greek Parade in New York, at ton, D.C. at the Georgetown Uni- gourmet menu, which he has pre- the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan. The versity McGhee Library (3rd Floor pared especially for the day. Be in- FHSGNY also conducted its annual ICC) on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at spired by the Christian philan- awards ceremony at the gala, be- 6:30-8:30 PM. Dinner included. thropic deeds of four outstanding stowing its Liberty Awards on San Diegans, who will be honored Demetris Sioufas, President of the ■ APRIL 16 with the Anthousa Award. For more Greek Parliament, C. Dean NEW YORK – The Greek Museum information, call 619-297-4165. Metropoulos, business executive, cordially invites the community to and Georgia Skeadas, President of “The Odyssey of the Greek-Ameri- ■ THROUGH MAY 2008 the National Philoptochos Society, a can Immigrant in New York City,” a NEW YORK – The Children’s Muse- women’s benevolent organization photo presentation given by um of Manhattan cordially invites operating under the auspices of the Katherine R. Boulukos and Anasta- the community to “Gods, Myths & Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of sia Nicholas, co-founders of The Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece,” America. Greek Museum, The Center for an exhibition which allows children Greek Parliament Members from Greek American Heritage at the to explore the world of ancient the Special Permanent Committee of New York Public Library (127 East Greece at CMOM (The Tisch Build- Greeks Abroad were also in atten- 58 Street, off Park Avenue on ing, 212 West 83rd Street). Your dance, including Nikolaos Tsiartsio- Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6 PM. initial tour guides will be the great nis, John Tragakis, Parthena Free Admission. gods Zeus, Poseidon and Athena as Foutoukidou, Alexandros Dermet- they reminisce about their powers zopoulos, Vasso Papandreou, Chris- ■ APRIL 17 and responsibilities. Learn how the tos Papoutsis, Theodora Tsagkri, A scene from last Saturday’s Greek Indepedence gala held by the FHSGNY. Shown to the right are John BOSTON – The New England Chap- Ancient Greeks believed gods and Ioannis Diamantides, Demos Koum- Catsimatides, Demetris Sioufas, Demetrios Demetriou, Archbishop Demetrios and Nick Diamantidis. ter of the American Hellenic Insti- mortals interacted and take an on- bouris and Spyridon-Adonis Geor- tute cordially invites the communi- screen personality quiz to deter- giades. Other dignitaries and offi- Greek Parliament President that “we are proud of you, but today, hopes for an end to Turkish occupa- ty to “Grassroots Lobbying 101,” a mine which mythological character cials on hand included Archbishop Demetris Sioufas conveyed his grati- you can also be proud of Greece. For tion of their island. He also ex- seminar on how to effectively ap- you are most like. Visit the gymna- Demetrios of America, new Cypriot tude for the honor he was receiving the past 28 years our nation has pressed his appreciation for the proach and inform our U.S. legisla- sium (school) and oikos (home) to Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou, and noted that “this honor belongs been a member of the European Greek American Community’s sup- tors of issues important to the con- discover which skills were most val- Greek Deputy Minister of Employ- to all the members of the Greek Par- Union and is ranked among the port of a just resolution to the stituency by Nick Larigakis, Execu- ued in Ancient Greek boys and ment and Social Protection Sophia liament. The Greek American Com- world’s 25 best national economies.” Cyprus issue. tive Director of the American Hel- girls. Explore the importance of Kalantzakos, U.S. Congresswomen munity is our nation’s greatest for- Greek Deputy Minister of Em- Greek American business execu- lenic Institute in Washington, D.C. athletic competition as you arm and founding member of the Greek eign policy asset, and it has proven ployment Sophia Kalantzakos at- tive C. Dean Metropoulos also re- at The Radisson Boston Hotel (200 wrestle ancient Greek counterparts Caucus Carolyn Maloney, AHEPA this over the recent weeks. I hope tended the event as the official rep- ceived a Liberty Award and talked Stuart Street) on Thursday, April using mechanical arms, or test your Supreme President Ike Gulas, New you continue this noble cause, ap- resentative of the Greek Govern- about the pride he feels for his Greek 17 at 6-8 PM. Valet Parking is $10, leg strength as you learn about an- York State Assemblyman Mike Gia- plying yourselves for the good of Or- ment, and conveyed the greetings of heritage and the accomplishments self parking is $8. Light reception cient jumpers. Become familiar naris, and many representatives thodoxy, Hellenism, Greece and Greek Prime Minister Costas Kara- of the Greek American Community. and cash bar. Sponsors are AHEPA with the ancient Greek alphabet by from Greek American organizations. Cyprus,” he said. manlis to the audience. She also He also focused on the leading role Bay State District #8 and Athens translating messages from Greek to During his acceptance speech, Mr. Sioufas also told the audience spoke to the audience about the Greek Americans are playing in all Chapter #24 – Boston, The Alpha English. Learn about the heroism of timeless messages of the Greek Rev- aspects of American society. “Greek Omega Council, Costas & Mary ancient Greek women in myth and olution of 1821, which remain cur- Americans are this country’s finest Maliotis Foundation, Elias Pa- daily life and compete with the rent even to this day, and noted that citizens,” he said. padopoulos, CEO – EKP Consul- goddess Athena in a virtual weav- “we must make these messages a National Philoptochos President tants and Nina Gatzoulis –Supreme ing contest. Climb inside a 12 foot Thousands Take to the Streets part of our life and learn from them. Georgia Skeadas spoke about her or- President on behalf of the Pan- tall Trojan Horse before stepping Our people want to keep up their ganization’s philanthropic work, Macedonian Association. For more into Homer’s great epic poem, The struggle and will continue to do so.” and the record-setting contributions information, call 617-828-7543. Odyssey, where you will journey to Watch Detroit Greek Parade She also spoke about her family’s they have offered to benefit worth- through rocky caves and over open longstanding ties to the Greek Amer- while causes in the Greek American ■ MAY 2 – JUNE 1 seas; escape the crawl-through Cy- By Zlati Meyer Greek music blaring from speakers, ican Community and said that one of Community. Ms. Skeadas said that in NEW YORK – Theatron Inc. cordial- clops Cave; and sing like a Siren in Detroit Free Press troupes of adults and children per- her most cherished photos is of her the past eight years, the National ly invite the community to the play the Sirens Karaoke Cove. Be pre- formed a variety of traditional mother, who was 13 years old at the Philoptochos, which has a member- “39 & Single!” (Despoinis... eton pared to face on-screen dilemmas, Men in traditional Greek outfits dances. time, marching down Fifth Avenue ship base of 27,000, has contributed 39!) at The Hellenic Cultural Cen- your choices will be tracked along and women in a variety of flowing "You represent your country," in the Greek Parade dressed in a tra- eight million dollars in support of ter Theatre (the intersection of the way and your personalized on- dresses and jumpers turned Monroe said 12-year-old Alexi Kakaris ditional Amalia costume. Ms. the Church and Greek American Crescent Street and Newtown Av- screen Hero Record can be e- Street in Detroit into a swirl of color Porter, a member of the Kefi Dancers Kalantzakos hailed the efforts of Community. enue in Astoria) from May 2 – June mailed home. Budding archaeolo- and music on Sunday, April 6 for the of St. George Greek Orthodox Greek Americans to advance them- Philip Christopher, President of 1 on Friday and Saturday at 8PM, gists can visit the Temple of Zeus at Greek Independence Day Parade. Church of Southgate. "You have selves in American society and said the International Coordinating Sundays at 2:30 & 7:30PM. This Olympia and assist in the recon- About 7,500 marchers and spec- pride in your country. It's fun to get “you have become Greece’s best am- Committee for Justice in Cyprus, bitter-sweet comedy written by one struction of a 3-D temple; learn tators joined the festivities into up there and show off your stuff." bassadors in the United States, served as the evening’s Master of of Greece’s foremost teams, Sakel- about column construction, sculp- Greektown, said Tom Christy, vice The costumed seventh-grader which is a friend and ally to Greece.” Ceremonies. Other speakers includ- larios and Giannakopoulos, exam- tures and the giant statue of Zeus president of the Detroit Greek Inde- from Grosse Ile carried his group's Cyprus’ FM Markos Kyprianou, ed Archbishop Demetrios, FHSGNY ines an old Greek tradition as it re- (one of the Seven Wonders of the pendence Day Committee. banner in the parade, but was more who was representing newly elected President Nick Diamantidis, and Pa- lates to marriage. Tilemachos post- Ancient World). For more informa- The annual parade, the seventh excited about the pentozali, a five- Cypriot President Demetris rade Committee Chairman John pones marrying his girlfriend in or- tion, call Janet Ralston at 212-721- since the procession was discontin- step dance from Crete. Christofias and the Cypriot Govern- Catsimatides. The evening’s enter- der for his older sister, whom he 1223. ued in the 1960s, also featured "It's my first time dancing in the ment, said that he felt especially tainment was provided by the Pan- lives with, to marry first. His closest floats, a wooden Trojan horse and parade," he said. proud because his family traces their cyprian Assocation of America choir, friend convinces him that the ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS an olive tree. origin to both Cyprus and Macedo- led by Constantine Giannoudis. fastest way to attract potential hus- This calendar of events section is a As the crowd enjoying the 62-de- The Detroit Free Press published nia. “I consider it both a great honor Mr. Catsimatides expressed spe- bands is to place an ad in the news- complimentary service to the Greek gree weather listened to festive the above on April 7. and responsibility to come from two cial thanks to Alma Bank, Atlantic papers. The suitors arrive and are American community. All parishes, Greek area that are still confronted Bank, Loula Alafogiannis, Philip ready to marry but it turns out that organizations and institutions are with the danger that exists from Christopher, Irene Ladas, Mark the women they meet in Tilema- encouraged to e-mail their infor- those forces hostile to Hellenism,” Marinakis, Nikos Moyiaris, Katerina chos’ house, are not his sister. This mation 3-4 weeks ahead of time, he said. Panagiotopoulou, Peter Papanico- leads to a series of hilarious and no later than Monday of the Foreign Minister Kyprianou went laou, John Psaras, Bill Stathakos, episodes and farcical encounters. week before the event, to on to briefly recap the basic posi- Angelo Tsakopoulos and Sotirios Va- Directed by Larisa Antipa. For more [email protected] POCKET-LESS tions of Greek Cypriots and their haviolos for sponsoring the gala. information, call 718-721-7610. om. 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By Christopher Tripoulas we are going to show New York what Special to The National Herald is means to be Greek. I thank all of you for coming out here today.” NEW YORK – Manhattan's historic Two Borough Presidents were al- Pierre Hotel was the scene of the re- so on hand for the celebration, Man- ception that preceded the Greek In- hattan Borough President Scott dependence Day Parade which took Stringer and Bronx Borough Presi- place on New York's storied Fifth Av- dent Adolfo Carrion. “I’m delighted enue. The opulent reception hall, to once again join you. On behalf of which was filled to capacity by a vi- the Bronx Community and the Greek brant Greek American audience, American Community of the Bronx, I provided the perfect atmosphere for want to congratulate the parade or- politicians from Greece and the Unit- ganizers and the many people who ed States to publicly celebrate and come from so many parts of the re- salute the 187th anniversary of gion – and even the world – to cele- Greek Independence. brate Greek Independence and the Archbishop Demetrios of America 187th anniversary of this historic summarized the spirit of the event by event. I, on behalf of my community saying "I have been in this room on of the Bronx, simply want to say many occasions – not for this event, thank you to the Greek American but for other events. There were Community for your great contribu- many heads of state at those gather- tions; for making New York a better ings, along with many interesting place and for making America a bet- audiences. However, this audience is ter place,” Mr. Carrion said. always the most interesting of all – Ike Gulas, Supreme President of and the most vibrant." He credited AHEPA, came all the way from Al- this to the music accompanying the abama to attend the Parade. “As a event, which he quipped "comes second generation Greek American from the Hellenic Air Force Band, and a leader of the Order of AHEPA, and so it is naturally uplifting." which is the largest Greek American Many politicians, including mem- organization in this country, I am bers of the Greek Parliament, U.S. proud to be here today celebrating Congress, the New York State As- Greek Independence Day in New sembly and City Council were on AHEPA Supreme President Ike Gulas steps up to the podium during the reception that preceded the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sun- York City. More than 85 years ago, hand to address the audience and day, April 6, at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. The reception hall was filled to capacity by an audience longing to get the parade underway. eight men formed an organization to pay tribute to the celebration of stop hatred, bigotry and racism, and Greece's independence from 400- Greek Americans and Greeks of New Social Protection. “We in the Greek New York City ideal is the Greek James Williams, an African Ameri- that was the Order of AHEPA. As wit- plus years of Ottoman rule. York. I want you to know that we are American Community are very Community.” can from Baltimore who went to nessed by the events of this past Parade Committee Co-Chairman going to always remain on the front proud of Ms. Kalantzakos because Congressman Sarbanes was Greece and fought alongside the week with the desecration of the Matthew Myronis, a former New line of the battle for our national is- she is one of our own. She has deep joined by his father, former U.S. Sen- Greek forces for the liberation of Greek flag, we have a long way to go. York State Assemblyman, emceed sues. We are on the front lines fight- roots in our community. Her mother ator Paul Sarbanes. “I’m going to do Greece. “Zito I Ellas [Long live I pledge to you that AHEPA will con- the event, together with civic leader ing for the removal of Turkish occu- was born in New York and her grand- something that Senators never do – Greece]. It is definitely a great plea- tinue the fight to stop racism not on- Tasos Manessis. "It's a great day to be pation forces from Northern Cyprus, father, Pericles Lantzounis, served as even former Senators. I’m going to sure to be back again as we celebrate ly in this country, but all over the Greek. Each and every time we get freedom in Cyprus and the reunifica- President of the Federation of Ameri- yield my time to a member of the this 187th anniversary of Greek In- world,” Mr. Gulas said. together here in New York City and tion of the island. We are here to en- can Hellenic Societies,” Mr. Manessis House of Representatives, my son dependence, but we also celebrate Shortly before the end of the proud America, play our national an- sure the recognition of the Ecumeni- said. John Sarbanes. Let me just say what the contributions of Greek Ameri- event FHSGNY President Nick Dia- them, and watch our young children cal Patriarchate and the reopening of “It is very heartwarming that the a great pleasure it is to be back with cans. Not just what they’ve done in mantidis asked the audience to ob- sing along in Greek, it speaks vol- its Theological School in Halki. We people here today in the Pierre Hotel the Greek American Community of this country, but how they have serve a moment of silence in memo- umes about our community. When are here to guarantee that peace and have this overwhelming feeling of greater New York. This is a very made New York the city that it is to- ry of Stephen Mavronicolas, 51, a we come together as a united force, security prevail among the people of patriotism for Greece, for Cyprus, for strong and powerful community. We day. Greek Americans have made board member of the Federation we truly can work wonders and the Balkans, without allowing any- America. God all bless all free coun- are very proud of you. His Eminence New York City stronger and helped it who died 2 weeks ago. move mountains," Mr. Myronis said. one to question that Macedonia is tries that have had some kind of op- said in Church today that we look grow over the years. This contribu- As the Parade was getting ready Mr. Manessis spoke about the sig- Greek and to doubt Greece's role in pression throughout the years. I forward a year from now to being in tion continues up until today each to get underway Parade Chairman nificance of the day's celebration. guaranteeing that the people of the want to pass along the greetings of Church and giving thanks to God for and every day,” Comptroller Thomp- John Catsimatides gave the audience "Today we are paying tribute to the Balkans will live in peace and securi- Greek Prime Minister Costas Kara- a just solution to the Cyprus issue, to son said. one final word of encouragement heroes of 1821 and all those who ty. This is the meaning of the nation- manlis and tell you that in 1821 the Macedonian question, to the sta- Councilman Eric Gioia greeted and joked that “today is a glorious gave their lives to free the Greek peo- al holiday of March 25 in today’s Greece gave one of the world’s truly tus of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,” the audience by saying “I’m so proud day for all Greek Americans, and ple from Turkish tyranny. We are also Greece, and I believe that the Greek great battles for freedom, fighting the former Senator said. His son to be representing the people of As- whoever is not Greek American paying homage to the Greek Ortho- Americans of New York are going to against all odds. However, this strug- Congressman John Sarbanes contin- toria and Long Island City. Today is a wishes they were today.” dox Church and the "kryfo scholeio" display it in the grand parade that gle did not end in 1821. It continues ued by saying “We are proud today great day to be a Greek American. Archbishop Demetrios concluded – the secret schools that kept the will follow shortly. I wish you and today with the same fervor and faith because of our Greek Community. Today is a great day to be a New the event by offering the event’s clos- torch of Hellenism burning through- your families health, strength, inspi- in our ideals and values, deeply root- We are proud today of the struggle Yorker and celebrate all that Greek ing remarks. “We are here today to out those difficult centuries of slav- rations, and above all, faith in the ed in the concepts of democracy, that is continuing on behalf of Americans have done for the great celebrate. I have nothing more to do ery. We are also paying tribute to the ideals of Hellenism and Orthodoxy." freedom and peace. There is one Cyprus, on behalf of the Ecumenical city and state of New York. God bless that to bring this very nice event to a great American Philhellenes who Demos Koumbouris stated that "I common denominator that is at the Patriarchate, on behalf of the rightful Greece.” Councilman Peter Vallone close and to thank God that we are fought in the Greek War of Indepen- am happy to be here with you today, root of all of our national issues, and use of the name Macedonia by Jr. sent “greetings from Astoria, the Greeks, that we live in the U.S., that dence, and those who gave moral as I convey the greetings of the Cen- that is that we want to live together Greece. But we are also equally Greek capital of the United States,” we are here together with our broth- and financial support to everyone tral Committee of the Greek Com- with our neighbors in a spirit of proud of the contribution that Greek and said “I could never miss Greek ers from Cyprus, Greece, and the rest who fought for Greece's freedom," munity Party. I want to say that the peace and mutual respect. We are Americans have made today to this Independence Day. It is one of my fa- of the world. Let us go to Fifth Av- Mr. Manessis explained, as he asked revolution of 1821 inspires the strug- fighting for this and will continue to country.” vorite days. We honor the spirit of enue now and have our Parade. May the audience to observe a moment of gles of people all over the world for do so until we achieve our goal.” Many city and state elected offi- democracy, which was formed in An- God be with us. Long live the Greek silence in memory of the Greek revo- democracy, independence and Cyprus’ new Foreign Minister cials also made appearances at the cient Greece and is still practiced to- and American people, and long live lution war heroes of 1821. peace. The words of our national po- Markos Kyprianou also greeted the event. Mr. Manessis welcomed New day in the City Council.” New York the people who fight for freedom, "In a few minutes the spirit of et Andreas Kalvos ring true, 'freedom audience, and said that he is convey- York City Comptroller William State Assemblyman Mike Gianaris justice, and love throughout the 1821 will be marching up Fifth Av- requires virtue and boldness.' These ing “the greetings, love and respect Thompson Jr., who he compared to enthused the crowd by saying “today world.” enue. This same spirit remains alive words remain current today as they of Cypriot President Demetris today yearning for the safety of our inspire the struggles of peoples for Christofias, together with all Greek Ecumenical Patriarchate. This spirit peace, democracy and productive in- Cypriots. We are proud of you and it is still yearning for the removal of dependence." is a great honor for me to be here Turkish occupying troops from Adonis Georgiades also ad- with you today. We are grateful for Cyprus. The spirit of 1821 is ap- dressed the crowd saying "I want you all you do for us, and I want to ask palled at those who are trying to to know that we are not only proud you one thing. Do not forget us, be- steal the name of Macedonia, home of you Greeks living here in the Unit- cause our struggle has not ended yet. of Alexander the Great," Mr. Manes- ed States, but that Greece needs you. Many U.S. politicians from all lev- sis said, drawing an ovation from the We need you more than you need us. els of government were also in atten- audience. You are the ones who spearhead the dance to celebrate New York’s tribute A large delegation of Greek Par- efforts of Hellenism. Since all of us to Greek independence. U.S. Con- liament members from several have been following the major issue gresswoman Carolyn Maloney, a Greek parties were on hand to join in surrounding Macedonia over the re- longtime supporter of Greek issues the celebration as well. Demetris cent weeks, I want to tell you some- in Congress and cofounder of the Sioufas, President of the Greek Par- thing you can pass on to the U.S. Greek Congressional Caucus drew liament, also served as the official Government. It is so insane that the many cheers from the crowd follow- representative of the Greek Govern- Government of FYROM wants to ing her inspirational address. Mr. ment at the event. In addition, Mr. claim Macedonian identity as their Manessis introduced Congress- Sioufas was one of the Parade's three own. If you read Homer – we are woman Maloney as “our greatest Grand Marshals, together with the talking about a text that is 3,000 supporter in the U.S. Congress.” He National Philoptochos Society of the years old – you will see that the also mentioned that the members of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of words Macedonian and Macedonia the Greek Congressional Caucus America – represented by National are first mentioned there. I am pass- number close to 200. “Over the years Philoptochos President Georgia ing on to you a message from Homer we have been introducing Congress- Skeadas – and Greek American busi- that unites us Greeks regardless of woman Maloney as our ‘Boubouli- nessman C. Dean Metropoulos. where we live, regardless of what na.’ She has done so much for our Addressing Archbishop party we vote for, regardless of what national issues and we are very Demetrios and the other members of we believe; ‘the best omen is one, to proud of her,” Mr. Manessis said. the audience, Mr. Sioufas expressed defend you country.’ I also want to “I am deeply humbled to be asso- his "congratulations for the events convey the greetings of my party’s ciated with the great Bouboulina. Es- you are organizing which celebrate President George Karatzaferis, who pecially on this day, when we re- the spirit of Hellenism, Greece and wanted to be with us today, but we member her great struggle 187 years Cyprus, in addition to the land you cannot all be everywhere at once. ago to achieve independence for live in. I hope that you and your chil- Your Eminence, your ministry makes Greece. If Bouboulina were here to- dren continue down this path, fight- us proud, as does the work of Ms. day, she would say that you do not ing for principles, values and ideals, Maloney and the other U.S. Con- have to be Greek to believe in just as our forefathers did in 1821. gressmen here today.” democracy and freedom. You do not We are proud of you, and today you The other Parade Grand Mar- have to be Greek to know that Mace- can show your pride for Greece, shals, Georgia Skeadas and Dean donia is Greek. You do not have to be Cyprus and the U.S." Metropoulos also spoke to the audi- Greek to know that Alexander the Other members of the Greek Par- ence. “Today it is my most esteemed Great was born in Macedonia, which liament who spoke included John honor to participate as a Grand Mar- belongs to Greece. And you do not Tragakis, Parliamentary Secretary shal in this year’s Greek Indepen- have to be Greek to know that peace for Greece's governing New Democ- dence Day Parade, as a representa- and justice must come to Cyprus, racy party, Christos Papoutsis, repre- tive of our most loving and dedicated and that every illegal invader must senting the main opposition party Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos be removed from the island. And you PASOK, Demos Koumbouris of the Society. On behalf of all the women do not have to be Greek to continue Greek Communist Party, and Adonis who comprise the Philoptochos Soci- fighting for her values, and for Georgiades of LAOS. Other Parlia- ety, I would like to once again thank democracy and freedom. On this day mentarians present included Niko- the Federation of Hellenic Societies we are all Greek, who believe in laos Tsiartsionis, Chairman of the for honoring us with this wonderful those values of freedom, democracy Special Permanent Committee for opportunity. This parade brings to- and independence. I am deeply hon- Greeks Abroad in the Greek Parlia- gether thousands of Greek Ameri- ored to have the great honor to rep- ment, Parthena Fountoukidou, cans to honor Greek Independence, resent you in Congress,” Ms. Mal- Alexandros Dermetzopoulos, Vasso culture, family and heritage. Let us oney said. Just before she ended her Papandreou, Theodora Tsagkri, and march proudly and with much en- address, she presented Federation of Ioannis Diamantides. thusiasm in celebration of our coun- Hellenic Societies of Greater New Mr. Tragakis told the audience try’s heritage, as we share with the York President Nick Diamantidis that "a sea of blue and white will world our lasting legacy of freedom with a Congressional Record tribute overtake Fifth Avenue today. Greece and democracy, and our beautiful honoring Greek Independence Day. is here. Hellenism is here, in the third Orthodox faith,” Ms. Skeadas said. Congressmen John Sarbanes and largest Greek city in the world. After Meanwhile, Mr. Metropoulos, who Anthony Weiner, who are also mem- Athens and Thessaloniki, New York the event’s co-emcee Tasos Manessis bers of the Greek Caucus, joined Ms. has the largest Greek population of hailed as one of America’s great busi- Maloney in presenting this award. any other city in Greece or abroad. nessmen, told the audience that “I Congressman Anthony Weiner Let us march down Fifth Avenue am very proud to be a Greek Ameri- from Brooklyn said that “this is an- hand in hand, because as we now can and to be here at this year’s other year that we celebrate the demonstrated, when we are united Greek Parade with you. I am very great accomplishments of the Greek we can accomplish so much.” proud of the contributions of our American Community. We celebrate In his address, Mr. Papoutsis not- people to American society.” the independence of Greece, and as ed that "I am here to convey the Members of the Greek and Cypri- we march down Fifth Avenue let’s greetings of PASOK President ot Government were also on hand at make this the last year that we have George Papandreou. The heart of the event. Mr. Manessis introduced the occupation of Cyprus. Every- Hellenism and Orthodoxy beats Sophia Kalantzakos, Greece’s where you look, the Community that among us here today, among all you Deputy Minister of Employment and typifies the American dream and the 4 GID PARADE THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008 The Next Generation of Greek Americans March with Pride Up Fifth Avenue

PHOTOS: TNH/COSTAS BEJ The students of St. Basil Academy in Garrison, Takis Nikolopoulos, past President of the Pan- Students from Greek day and afternoon The Kalavryta Fraternity is always first to march in the Greek Parade, New York march accompanied by Academy Laconian Federation of America, rode dressed schools in Staten Island and Brooklyn wave to since the banner of the Revolution was first raised there. Flag-bearers Director Rev. Constantine Sitaras in Greek Revolutionary War gear. spectators from their decorative float. march right behind the organization’s float, holding their banner.

Atlantic Bank of NY, a subsidiary of New York Community Bank, was a All the contestants who took place in the Miss Greek Independence Students from Brooklyn’s Hellenic Classic Charter School marched Parade sponsor for yet another year, and participated in the Parade 2008 competition rode on the float of the Federation of Hellenic Soci- along with parents and teachers, showing their love for Greek culture with its own float which featured bank employees and their children. eties of Greater New York – the organizing body of the Greek Parade. and heritage by dressing up in Greek ceremonial costumes.

The Olympic Dancers Dance Group came all the way from Pittsburgh, Children from the afternoon school of St. Markella Church in Wantagh, New York State Assemblyman Mike Gianaris, a second generation Pennsylvania to march in the Parade, impressing the crowd with their N.Y. marched in the parade proudly displaying the Greek colors. Greek American, attended the Greek Independence Day events over traditional costumes, flags, banners and enthusiasm. Children played a big role in this year’s parade as many participated. the past few days and marched in the Parade together with his staff. New England Greek Americans Take Pride in Their Heritage at Greek Parade

Students and seminarians from Hellenic College and Holy Cross The board of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New Dr. George Bebis, Professor Emeritus of Patristics at Holy Cross Theo- School of Theology marched in Boston’s Greek Independence Day Pa- England held their organization’s banner as they marched in the Pa- logical School is shown with Greek flag in hand. He showed his spirit rade holding icons of the Virgin Mary, chanting religious hymns, and rade, led by First Vice-President E. Vidalis, who co-chaired the Parade by chanting “Zito I Ellas,” long live Greece. The weather wasn’t ideal passing out small paper icons to spectators along the parade route. Committee together with Second Vice-President D. Bitsikas. for the parade as spectators had to bundle up to stay warm.

John Nikolopoulos of Lowell, Massachusetts is shown draped in a Three young Greek Americans, Donna Valaouras, Christina Loridas, The Cretan Society’s float, which depicted the Palace of Knossos and Greek flag, with loudspeaker in hand. His decision to recite poetry and Katerina Loridas, graciously rode atop the float of the Federation received rave reviews from the crowd, was designed by George dedicated to Greece in front of the grandstand caught the attention of of Hellenic American Societies of New England. They braved the cold Geraniotis. He was assisted by Demetris Mathaios, of Euvoia, who is United States Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-Mass.). weather in short sleeve dresses, but always kept smiles on their faces. Cretan by marriage. It was one of the most well-received floats all day. THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008 GID PARADE 5

PHOTOS: TNH/COSTAS BEJ Thousands of participants marched down Fifth Avenue in New York City during the annual Greek Independence Day Parade which celebrated 187 years of Greek independence from Ottoman rule on Sunday, April 6. Greek Americans Show Their Pride at Independence Day Parade in NYC

Continued from page 1 Greek Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Mallias conveyed the the late finish on the gaps between thanks of the Greek Government to the various paraders and floats. the Greek American Community “This problem was caused by the for its critical help in the name dis- police, who stopped paraders on pute with FYROM. “Without the several occasions to let traffic help of the Greek American Com- through. Nevertheless, onlookers munity, we could not have achieved were enthusiastic and there was al- what we did in Bucharest,” he said. so a large number of people who He added that the decision of the marched,” Mr. Diamantidis said. Greek Government to veto FY- Nick Alegakis, a volunteer at the ROM’s induction to NATO was in parade for many years, noted that keeping with a position that the “this year’s Parade had spirit. The Greek American Community had crowd was alive and full of spon- repeatedly expressed. “We dedicate taneity. On the other hand, there the veto exercised by Greece to the were some shortcomings. One was strength of the Greek American the weather. A lot of people expect- Community,” Mr. Mallias said. ed rain.” Mr. Alegakis said that the Georgia Kaloidis, a philan- Macedonia name dispute between thropist, expressed her pleasure Greece and FYROM brought Greek over the Parade turnout and spirit as Americans closer together, and was she was leaving the grandstand. She the central theme of the cheers and also expressed her concern over the chants heard on behalf of Greece. fact that many people left the grand-

One of the most pleasant sights of the New York Independence Day Parade was the participation of children.Many children marched in the pa- rade with school or with their parents, holding Greek flags or wearing ceremonial costumes, while spreading their enthusiasm to spectators.

stand very early. “Anyone receiving see what the new generations of tional anthems of Greece and the teams of Greece and the U.S. Alkis an invitation to sit in the grandstand Greek Americans have achieved.” United States to kick off the annual Panagoulias, Judge Nicholas should stay until the end, as Arch- Meanwhile, John Kassimatis, of the event. The band also pleased pa- Tsoukalas, former Greek MP Vasil- bishop Demetrios did, otherwise Port Authority of N.Y.–N.J. called rade spectators as they marched ios Pappas, Director of New York there is no need for the Federation the Parade “a source of pride for the down New York's most famous av- City’s Department of Intergovern- of Hellenic Societies to extend an in- Greek American Community. Most enue and served as one of the day’s mental Affairs Haeda Mihaltsis, vitation to them,” she said. of the people who participated in most popular attractions, together Judge Nicholas Garaufis, Cyprus The President of the Association this year’s Parade were born in the with the Greek Presidential Guard. Federation of America President of Thessalonians Theodore U.S., and it is very important that Other dignitaries and officials in Peter Papanikolaou, National Com- Moschokarfis said that “we had a they not only recognize but honor attendance at the event included mander of the Archons of the Ecu- very nice parade. The people their Greek heritage.” AHEPA Supreme Vice-President menical Patriarchate Anthony Lim- marched with enthusiasm and The celebratory mood was set Nicholas Karacostas, Hellenic berakis, PASOK National Council manifested their dedication to the by the Hellenic Air Force marching American National Council Presi- Member Nina Katsimatis, Metro- ideals of democracy and freedom. I band, which treated the eager audi- dent Emmanuel Velivasakis, Athens politan Paisios of Tyana, and past would have very much liked for our ence to many traditional Greek Deputy Mayor Nikolaos Vafiades, President of the FHSGNY Bill forefathers to have been alive to marching songs, and played the na- former coach of the national soccer Stathakos. Low Turnout Doesn’t Dim Spirits at Boston’s Parade

Continued from page 1 Street before ending at the inter- Methodios in which all the digni- dinner of the Federation was hosted section of Charles Street were the taries from Greece participated. at the Carver Room of the Radisson Szouridis, Theodore Karaoglou, viewing stand of the dignitaries Justice Minister Hatziyakis empha- Hotel in Boston attended by all the and Athanasios Leventis. Also new- had been placed. sized the history the values and the dignitaries from Greece and approx- ly elected Congresswoman Niki The parade drew some 5,000- interconnectivity of Christianity imately 350 Greek Americans form Tsongas wife of the late Greek- 7,000 Greek Americans, a number and Hellenism. A reception fol- throughout New England. American Senator Paul Tsongas, as accepted by some and disputed by lowed at the Cathedral’s communi- Former and current presidents well as state Senator Leonidas Rap- others who expressed fears that if ty hall and from there they all pro- of the Panmacedonian Association takis from Rhode Island and deputy the participation does not improve ceeded to the parade’s starting Panos Spiliakos and Nina Gatzoulis vice president of the state parlia- the future of the parade might be in point, where the marching units, were honored for their contribu- ment of Connecticut Demetris jeopardy. the schools, the Greek American tions to the Macedonia issue. The Yiannaros were present. Also Con- Not many of the marchers at the Evzones and the floats had gath- Greek American Evzones and the sul General of Greece Constantine end of the parade went into the ered from early on. The floats were dance group of the societies “Pana- Orphanides and Elizabeth Papaslis Boston Common where greetings, the first ones to arrive to the desig- gia Soumela” and “Pontiaki Estia” president of the Federation of the speeches, dances and Greek food nated point of Boylston Street since offered Greek dances. Mr. Hellenic American Societies of New were offered. The cold tempera- around 10:30 a.m., while the Hatziyakis and prefecture Mr. Pso- England were present among the tures and light rain that started parishes, the associations and the miadis were the keynote speakers, dignitaries. Present at the parade shortly after caused the people to schools began their arrival around while the members of the Hellenic and the cultural events was also the leave early. noon. The parade is organized by Parliament offered greetings. The Mayor Ioannis Fousekis of Falesia On Sunday morning, a Matins, the Federation of the Hellenic annual scholarships of the Federa- in Arcadia Greece, which was al- Devine Liturgy and a Doxology American Societies in cooperation tion were given to Greek American most completely destroyed by the dedicated to the liberation of Hel- with the Greek Orthodox Metropo- college students. devastating fires of last August. las from the Ottoman( Turkish) em- lis of Boston, the Consul General of On Friday, April 4, the annual The parade started at 1 p.m. in pire were offered at the Annuncia- Greece in Boston and the Mayor’s celebration of the Independence of front of the Boston Public Library tion Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Office of Cultural Events. Greece took place at the Massachu- and continued along Boylston Boston officiated by Metropolitan On Saturday evening the gala setts State House. This year’s cele-

Parade Grand Marshal and Greek Minister of Justice, Sotirios Hatziyakis (right) sits next to Metropolitan Methodios of Boston dur- ing the annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Boston on April 6.

bration was somewhat downgrad- Advancement. ed since its establishment many Pupils from the Hellenic-Ameri- years ago during Michael Dukakis can School of the Holy Trinity governorship. Instead of the official parish in Lowell offered Greek Senate Chamber Room the event dances. Sisters Katrina and Nicolet- was moved to the Gardner Audito- ta Toffoloni, pupils at the St. Nek- rium in the basement of the State tarios of Roslindale Greek School House. The reason that was given were the winners of this year’s es- for the change in venue, was the say contest on the topics: “Why it is fact that the State House was in- important to treat the Macedonian formed extremely late as to the issue fairly,” and “The influence of date of the parade and the event it- Hellenic values on Democracy.” self. No more than 150 Greek Senator Tar presented Metro- Americans were present at the politan Methodios a resolution for event organized by a group of the the reopening of the Theological Greek Americans legislators head- School of Halki in Constantinople. ed by senators Bruce Tar and Steve A representative of Governor Deval Panagiotakos. The program was Patrick presented a proclamation to presented by Mr. Tar, while Mr. Metropolitan Methodios and the Panagiotakos was represented by Consul General of Greece Constan- his Greek American assistant tine Orphanides. Present at the cer- Manos Flaris from Lowell. Maria emony was also the Greek Ameri- Stephanos, anchorwoman of the can unit of the Evzones. A recep- Fox 25 News Station, was the tion followed at the Consulate of The Grand Marshals of the Greek Independence Day Parade in Boston led the way for the rest of the Greek Americans marching in the parade. keynote speaker. Nicholas Paleolo- Greece located on 86 Beacon Street Pictured above, among others are: Justice Minister of Greece Sotiris Hatziyakis, Metropolitan Methodios of Boston and Boston Mayor Thomas gos was honored with the Lifetime within walking distance from the Menino, Thessalonica’s prefecture Panagiotis Psomiadis and a five member delegation of the Hellenic Parliament. Achievement Award for Cultural State House. 6 FEATURE THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008 Ike Gulas Discusses Largest Membership Increase in More Than a Decade and Historic Athens Convention

Continued from page 1 tion is one of our major resources. to do with the War on Terror and the Alabama Trial Lawyers Associa- What we’ve started again is to push maybe the president doesn’t feel tion and the American Association we should be more involved than AHEPA as a major force on Capitol like Greece has done enough. for Justice where he served on the we have been.” Hill. For several years there has Maybe that’s his position, but we Public Affairs Committee. Mr. Gu- AHEPA was founded on July 26, been a push to increase our visibili- are hoping to change that position. las has lectured throughout the 1922 in response to the evils of big- ty on the Hill. One of my objectives We are reaching out to all the presi- United States and appeared on otry and racism that emerged in was to get more members in the dential campaigns to try to get our television and radio programs re- early 20th century American soci- Hellenic caucus. point across before the election.” garding various legal topics and ety. It also helped Greek immi- “One of the goals that we have is Mr. Gulas also noted that AHEPA cases. grants assimilate into society. Mr. to start a Hellenic Bar Association. will work with any candidate that He has been a member of the Gulas believes that these reasons We’ve looked into charter schools. wins the presidency, but will not AHEPA for more than 20 years and for AHEPA’s existence still stand. The schools that we have visited endorse any of them before the is the third youngest International President in its 85- year history. Mr. Gulas has served in various elected offices and on numerous committees during his AHEPA career. He served as Chair- man of the AHEPA Cooley£s Ane- mia Foundation. Moreover, Mr. Gu- las is President of the Board of Di- rectors of AHEPA 3, Inc., a 501(c)3 corporation responsible for the de- velopment of HUD Section 202 fi- nanced senior citizen apartments. Also, he has served on the AHEPA National Board of Directors. Mr. Gulas was born a second generation Greek American in Birmingham. The Gulas family has been in Birmingham for more than 100 years. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administra- tion from Samford University in 1985. While a student at Samford he participated in intercollegiate PHOTOS: TNH/COSTAS BEJ baseball and was selected to Who AHEPA Supreme President Ike Gulas an Honored Guest at the Greek £s Who Among Students in Ameri- Independence Day Parade in New York on Sunday, April 6. Mr. Gulas can Colleges and Universities. He was also part of the opening ceremonies at the Pierre Hotel. then attended the Cumberland School of Law at Samford Universi- this country,” he said. “He is the to go back to college, but his father ty, receiving his Juris Doctor degree youngest of nine children, of which had opened a restaurant for him. in 1989. In law school he distin- the youngest three were born here. He retired last year at the age of 83. guished himself by being elected My mother was born in the Laco- He even ran a jazz restaurant/club National Student Bar Association nia-Sparta area. Growing up in the in the 1950s in Birmingham. He President of the American Bar As- South is a lot different. Greeks were was the first nightclub owner in the sociation Law Student Division. He as discriminated against just like South to allow blacks to play in his was admitted to the Alabama State anyone else in the 1960s. My par- club. He underwent bomb threats Bar in 1990. ents weren’t allowed to by a house from white supremacists. Because AHEPA Supreme President Ike Gulas, left, visited the National Herald’s offices and met with publisher/ed- Mr. Gulas is a member of Holy in the area I live in now, after they of that, he was inducted into the Al- itor Antonis Diamataris in Long Island City on Monday, April 7, 2008. Mr. Gulas was in New York to attend Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox were married in 1962. The realtors abama State Jazz Hall of Fame. He his first Greek Independence Day Parade as AHEPA’s Supreme President. Cathedral, Birmingham, where he would not show houses in that was a pioneer. He took risks.” has served on its Parish Council. He neighborhood to Greeks. I tell that Other than his visit to the Herald “Our main objective and goal where the kids are learning Greek election. is a member of Leadership 100 of story to Greek Americans from New and parade ceremonies, Mr. Gulas has been and always will be to pro- and being educated in Greek are Originally from Birmingham, Al- the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of York, Chicago and other big cities had many meetings during his time mote Hellenism,” he said. “We wonderful. And most of these are abama, Mr. Gulas is the senior part- the United States and the Diakonia and they are amazed at how long it in New York. serve the Greek community with not Greek kids, but they speak, ner and president of Gulas and Deca in the Atlanta Metropolis. He took to gain a foothold in society in The President of Parliament of the founders’ vision. But there’s still read and write fluently. They also Stuckey, P.C., which he founded in is married to the former Frances the South.” Greece, Dimitris Sioufas, and sever- racism and hatred out there, as evi- score higher on standardized tests 1998. Manuel of Norfolk, Virginia. They Alec Gulas was a risk-taker and al members of parliament hosted a denced by the ad on the billboard than children from other schools in During his career he has estab- have two children, Alex age 9 and it definitely rubbed off on his son. private meeting for Supreme Presi- that they took down in Skopje on their communities. That’s an initia- lished himself in the practice of law Eleni age 6. “My father was very civically ac- dent Mr. Gulas on April 5, on the the Macedonian issue that dis- tive that I think is important for both regionally and nationally in Mr. Gulas credits his parents for tive,” Mr. Gulas said. “He was a sidelines of events surrounding the played the Greek flag with a swasti- AHEPA to get involved in. the areas of class action and mass instilling core Greek values into businessman, but believed that you celebration of Greek Independence ka. That image was deplorable. I “The Visa Waiver Program is tort litigation. He is a member of him and getting him involved in should give something back. He Day in New York City at the Man- was outraged when I saw it, as something that we really under- the Birmingham Bar Association, AHEPA, the church and the Greek was a restaurateur and then fought darin Oriental Hotel. The parlia- were our members. AHEPA reached took. I may be fortunate enough to the American Bar Association, the community in general. in World War II in the Pacific the- ment members represented a diver- out to Jewish-American federations be Supreme President when Greece Southern Trial Lawyer Association, “My father, Alec, was born in ater. When he got back, he wanted sity of political parties in Greece. in this country to see if we can do may get accepted. They are in the “We had a very substantive anything about that. We need to investigation phase now.” meeting that touched upon press- stop that type of action. Mr. Gulas has continuously sup- ing topics,” said Mr. Gulas. “I ap- “There was another ad with ported Greece’s stance on the preciated Mr. Sioufas’ interest in Karamanlis in a Nazi uniform. That Macedonia name issue and AHEPA’s programs, especially our is totally inappropriate. Our job is Greece’s veto of FYROM’s bid to convention in Athens this summer. not done yet. Until we eliminate join NATO. We look forward to working with that behavior around the world, we “I support Greece’s actions on him and his staff to help make this still have a mission. In this country the veto,” he said. “We held out historic event a success for our we’re ingrained in the fabric of hope that there would be a diplo- members and participants.” America. We have chapters all over matic resolution to the name issue, He added, “I also welcomed the the U.S. in every major city. Our but I’m happy that Greece held its opportunity to address such a di- members are politicians, doctors, ground and got its allies to speak verse group of parliament mem- lawyers and businessmen. They are out in support of Greece’s veto. We bers.” first, second and even third genera- met with the President of Greece’s Mr. Gulas also attended the an- tion Greeks.” Parliament and we discussed that nual meeting of the Cyprus Federa- Mr. Gulas also discussed hopefully this will lead to a resolu- tion of America. AHEPA’s upcoming historic conven- tion that is acceptable to both par- “I expressed our unwavering tion in Athens from July 1-12. ties. Greece has a lot invested in FY- support to our friends at the Cyprus “The convention in Athens is ROM.” Federation,” said Mr. Gulas. “We long overdue,” he said. “We went to Mr. Gulas stated that AHEPA will continue to work toward a just Greece in 2000 with the intention does not endorse a specific name. and viable solution to the Cyprus of having out convention in Athens “That’s for the Greek govern- problem. We can, and must, do in 2002. We had to postpone it be- ment to decide what they accept,” more.” cause of 9/11 and moved the con- he said. Also, Mr. Gulas commended the vention to New York. What we did When asked about the relation- Greek American communities of then was the right move to show ship of Greece with the U.S. State Detroit, Boston, and Baltimore for our support for New York and the Department, whose stance towards recently holding successful Greek United States. We’ve always want- Greece has been far from support- Independence Day parades. ed to have our convention in ive in recent years, Mr. Gulas was “On behalf of AHEPA, I wish to Greece and I think this was the op- diplomatic about his response. express my gratitude to all these timum time. Of course, nobody “From our standpoint, we have communities for their uplifting dis- could have predicted the strength worked well with the State Depart- play of hard work and dedication of the euro and weakness of the ment on the Visa Waiver Program,” that superbly displays our Hellenic dollar, which might affect certain he said. “We have expressed our culture and history,” he said. families that don’t have the re- position and the Greek American AHEPA Supreme President Ike Gulas during his visit to the National Herald’s offices in Long Island City on Mr. Gulas believes that educa- sources to visit. But overall, the re- community’s positions on Greece Monday, April 7, 2008. Mr. Gulas spoke about a myriad of topics including the Macedonia name issue, tion is the way of changing people’s sponse has been overwhelming. and Cyprus. I believe that this has AHEPA upcoming convention in Athens and growing up in Birmingham, Alabama. perception about Hellenism in a I’ve heard nothing but praise and positive way. excitement. There are people who “It’s difficult to define Hel- are coming that haven’t been to a lenism,” he said. “Everybody has convention in years. One of the ob- their own definition or opinion on jectives is to make this an experi- what Hellenism is. We talk about ence, not just a Supreme Conven- Hellenism around a table with a tion where we stay in a hotel for a bunch of Ahepans. I think it’s im- week and never venture out. There portant that organizations like are going to be outdoor activities at AHEPA stop only preaching to the venues that the Greek government choir. We sometimes get into this has been so gracious in allowing us vacuum and sell Hellenism to our- to use. selves. We are the last people who “I’m very optimistic that it’s go- need to hear about Hellenism. It’s ing to be a success. The opening our election officials who, if they ceremony will be at the Zappeion had some classical training, would and the closing ceremony will be at not even support the issue of FY- the Kallimarmaro Stadium. The ROM. AHEPA opening ceremony is usual- “To me it’s amazing how the ly in a hotel lobby and they will be forefathers who started this coun- different than the normal. I’m ex- try 200 years ago based it on the cited. It’s thrilling that we’re going Hellenic principles and ideals and to be doing that.” had a command of the Greek lan- Mr. Gulas has infused a new en- guage. John Adams spoke of Greek ergy into AHEPA, leading to an in- as the supreme language. If we crease of membership. could reach beyond the boundaries “The feeling I’ve had this year is of the standard Ahepan or Greek that there is an energy around the American and get into the Ameri- Order of AHEPA,” he said. “We’ve can psyche, then I think we’ve done brought in more new and reinstat- something. We’ve reached people ed members than we have in the that normally aren’t familiar with last decade. We have approximate- Hellenism. ly 2,000 new and reinstated mem- Even some politicians on Capitol bers. There is a whole generation of Hill don’t have a grasp on their his- Greek Americans that are familiar tory and where their government with the AHEPA like we are.” came from. I was in Annapolis for AHEPA has many strong pro- the Greek Independence Day cele- grams that it is starting or continu- brations. I was told that Thomas ing through Mr. Gulas’ presidency. Jefferson stood in that same place “Our housing program is one of and said that as long as we cele- the best, if not the largest, in the brate the Fourth of July in this country,” he said. “We provide country, there will be a Greek Inde- housing for all citizens, Greek and AHEPA – the largest Greek American organization in the United States – was represented at the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, pendence Day. That’s a pretty pow- American. Our scholarship founda- April 6, by their local districts. Its float was dedicated to its upcoming national convention, which will be held this July 1-12 in Athens, Greece. erful statement.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008 FEATURE 7

RESTAURANT REVIEW Ready to Leave Your Comfort Zone? Aliada Offers Greek Cuisine with a Cypriot Twist

By Nick Mavrakis Although you could mix and Special to The National Herald match appetizers as you see fit, a set list of 16 different appetizers, Aliada Restaurant both hot and cold, comes at a price Tel: 718-932-2240 of $22.95 – perfect for large groups 29-19 Broadway, Astoria who want to pick at different foods, without being confined to a main Appetizers: $6 - $12 course. Main Courses: $13 - $23 Another prominent part of Alia- da is its salad selections. Sure, In Astoria these days, it seems there are the usual options of the that on every corner, you run into a Greek and Horiatiki salads (al- Greek restaurant. The demand is though the Horiatiki here adds definitely there, so the city’s restau- some extra ingredients, such as rateurs are happy to supply. Of arugula, cabbage, and cilantro), course, it’s sometimes nice to leave but there are also a variety of larger the “comfort zone” of the familiar affairs. The Aliada salad, for exam- whilst still retaining a modicum of ple, comes with char-grilled octo- conformity. pus, red peppers, and potatoes, all Cypriot cuisine is the perfect served a bed of greens and toma- niche for those seeking the much- toes. The Aegean takes it up a loved ingredients of Hellenic cui- notch, with char-grilled shrimp, sine, but with a different spin. In calamari, and octopus, and places the landscape of Greek Astoria it over the horiatiki. As all salads eateries, Aliada delivers an authen- come in small and large portions, tic Greek cuisine, as well as options you could easily make a light meal that stray off the beaten path with out of just one of them. Of signifi- their Cypriot selections. cant note, the salad I was served Opened in April of 2002 by the came undressed – instead, diners trio of Louis, Chris, and George are encouraged to use the virgin (they like to keep it on a first-name ABOVE: Huge windows let the sun- olive oil and vinegar bottles that basis); Aliada, which resides just a light in during daylight hours, also are pre-placed on the tables – per- block away from the Broadway N allowing diners to peer out to the fect for me, as I have quite the aver- stop, emanates an aesthetic of com- streets. RIGHT: In the landscape of sion to vinegar in my Greek salads. fort upon entering. The mid-sized Astoria eateries, Aliada delivers au- Entrées at Aliada consist of restaurant glows from the sheen of thentic Greek cuisine, as well as op- many Greek favorites, such as the hardwood floors. White- tions that stray off the beaten path paidakia, keftedes, souvlakia (both clothed tables form grid-like aisles with their Cypriot selections. chicken and pork), as well as larger down the length of the room. The portions of some of the appetizer burgundy colored, cushioned The Cypriot lager, Keo, is also rep- items (loukaniko, calamari, and chairs add to the general atmos- resented here, should you want to glykadakia). The entrée version of phere – rustic and relaxed. drink in true Cypriot fashion. sheftalies I had, for example, came Huge windows let the sunlight To begin with, the customary with a large portion of seasoned in during daylight hours, also al- basket of pita bread serves to en- rice, large roasted potatoes, and six lowing diners to peer out to the gage the appetite. Warm to the of the char-grilled, meat-filled de- streets. The half-painted, half- touch, the pitas are frequently re- lights. If you’d like to have a bit of wood walls are decorated with an filled to accompany any of the vari- everything, the mixed-grill is avail- assortment of trinkets and orna- ous appetizers you may order. able, both meat and seafood ver- ments – small clay pots, stylish Taramosalata, skordalia, tyrokaf- sions, offering a taste of all the no- clocks, bottles of Cypriot wines. A teri (called “kopanisti” here, after table char-grilled entrees. number of framed photos are also the original cheese from the Ky- Aliada also rotates its daily of- on display, showing scenes of un- clades islands), a noticeably re- ferings, with casserole dishes like named island street paths, Greek freshing tzatziki, tahini (ground pastitsio and moussaka, as well as Orthodox churches, and derelict sesame seeds, mixed with garlic some other Cypriot items, such as fisherman boats. From above, un- and lemon juice) and of course, the koupepia (a Cypriot version of dol- obtrusive rimmed lighting bright- Cypriot favorite – humus – are all mades), and afelia (pork roasted ens the room, just enough to serve available, individually, or as a pikil- with wine). its purpose. Off to the side, a sleek, ia (which also adds Kalamata olives Popular desserts such as baklava marble bar with tall stools offers to the mix). and galaktoboureko round off the customers a chance to sit and have On the front of hot appetizers, menu, adding a touch of sweetness a drink before their meal. During there’s a plethora of choices. To be- to the end of, what is no doubt, a the summer, tables come out onto gin with some of the more familiar the cut. With the Cypriot edge at glykadakia – beef sweetbreads – appetizers is lountza – smoked pork fulfilling meal. the sidewalks, permitting patrons and common, there’s the old stand- Aliada, there’s naturally the choice which are sautéed with onions and loins cut into thin portions. Aliada’s Aliada is the perfect place for to wine and dine the way the by of grilled calamari and octopus – of fired or grilled Halloumi – the mushrooms; falafel, an Arabic mix- lountza was excellent, coming as a those looking to “go Greek”, but Mediterranean does – basking in always popular with diners. A large salty-tasting, dense textured- ture of spiced chick peas; sheftalies, plate of four loins, seared with might want a few surprise options the sun. slice of feta-infused spinach pie cheese. If you have any of the the char-grilled, Cypriot, meatball- char-grill marks, and exploding with its excellent Cypriot selection. Before beginning your meal, be makes for a fine vegetarian choice. spreads left from earlier, these like dish, notable for its use of caul with a smoked, mellow flavor. A The warm atmosphere, great sure to have a gander at the wine Saganaki, the famous fried (or would go wonderful with the fat for wrapping, and manitaria word of advice, though: eat them prices, and high-profile location list. A concise yet deliberate menu broiled, if you’d like) dish of kefalo- grilled, tender loukaniko – home- krasata – fresh mushrooms sautéed while they’re warm! As with many make it both an event-destination of Greek and Cypriot whites and graviera, served with lemon made, and bristling with flavor. with wine. meats, lountza has a tendency to with friends, or a romantic location reds are sure to please oenophiles. wedges, comes hot and stringy to Other options include One of the more famous Cypriot get a bit tough when cooled. to wine and dine with a loved one. Greek American Actors from the post-War Golden Age of Television, now on DVD

By Steve Frangos text may seem to many readers a very evil Mexican bandit. Yet upon Many of the television programs documented career spanning 38 in which Arthur Batanides ap- Special to The National Herald pointless activity. Regrettably many closer study this was not Mamakos’ Peter Mamakos appeared in over years. Batanides’ first two television peared to illustrate this point. Cho- such lists of who is or was a Greek first television performance. his 48 years in this medium can be performances were in two episodes sen at random Batanides appeared PART 2 (especially on the Internet) are also Oddly enough, given Mamakos’ found on DVD releases. For exam- of the ‘Out There’ program; ‘Misfit’ on Maverick, Peter Gunn, Alcoa The Golden Age of Television factually wrong. Yet once again future nearly non-stop work in this ple Peter Mamakos can be seen in (18 November 1951) and ‘The Bus Theatre, Zorro, Alfred Hitchcock roughly encompasses 1949 to with no one systematically studying new medium his first role was not available DVD copies of Fantasy Is- to Nowhere (30 December 1951).’ Presents, Whirlybirds, Playhouse 1961. From our perspective in his- Greek-American society and cul- in the episode of a television series land: The Complete First Season For so dedicated a working actor 90, Mike Hammer, Johnny Stacca- tory we are well aware of how the ture and history we are reduced to but in what we would call today a (1978) and The Untouchables: Sea- not much material is publicly avail- to, Riverboat, Route 66, Bonanza, ‘experiment’ of television worked the most basic of enterprises, sim- made-for-TV-movie. Mamakos por- son One (1959). Mamakos can also able on Arthur Batanides’ life and Rawhide, The Twilight Zone, Perry out. While the careers and lives of ply identifying in this case, who is trayed, Rochefort, in the November be readily seen on DVD in the films, career. Noted television historian Mason, Rifleman, Ben Casey, The many of these actors are now com- or was a Greek actor to perform on 24, 1950 production of ‘The Three The Searchers (1956) as the nefari- Jack Ward writes of Batanides, “Art Fugitive, Outer Limits, The Andy mon knowledge. In the post World American television. Musketeers.’ As Readers who saw ous Jerem Futterman, The Heart Is came from a family of eight chil- Griffin Show, The Dick Van Dyke War II era, how the careers of a Be advised that you can see last week’s installment of this series a Lonely Hunter (1968) as Spir- dren and was a natural mimic as he Show, Gunsmoke, Get Smart, Death number of the new young Greek- these actors in the vast majority of will recall Alexander Scourby was monedes and as Falconis in A grew up. During World War II ser- Valley Days, The Man From American actors were to progress the programs cited below. Compact the second Greek-America actor to Dream of Kings (1969). vice he saw action in several major U.N.C.L.E., Lost in Space, I Spy, The was then totally unknown. They disk re-releases of any number of appear on American television. Why are veteran actors such as battles. His ability as a mimic got Wild Wild West, Gomer Pyle started form less then no where and even the very early television pro- Scourby’s appearance just months Peter J. Mamakos never mentioned him into the Army Special Services U.S.M.C., Star Trek, Room 222, worked their way up. This can be grams are readily available. What before on June 15, 1950, in ‘With in our historical accounts? Clearly branch as an entertainer during the Mission Impossible, The Streets of seen by anyone bothering to do follows is a roughly chronological These Hands’ yet another made-for- he was man who was not afraid to post-war period. Discharged from San Francisco, Ironside, Colombo, even the most preliminary research presentation of actors in their first TV-movie places him just before work. His long list of television and service, he did summer stock prior the Odd Couple, Police Story, Lou will soon discover that many actors credited roles along with extremely Mamakos in our specialized survey. film credits attests to the high re- to a1949 film debut.” Grant, Wonder Woman, Quincy are first credited as ‘bit actors,’ ‘un- brief comments on their overall ca- As noted between 1950 and gard in which his colleagues held I was able to locate over 128 in- M.E., Happy Days, Knight Rider credited roles,’ and even as ‘stage- reers. 1998 Peter Mamakos appeared in him. dividual television programs on and Police Academy among many hands.’ over 200 roles on network televi- In 1951, Arthur Batanides, yet which Batanides performed. We other programs. Arthur Batanides Actors need to work. The roles sion. While it would be impossible another of the many extremely can safely assume that Arthur died of natural causes on January they accept are taken to sustain A good performance, to list them all Mamakos did appear hard working Greek-American ac- Batanides was a respected profes- 10, 2000 in Los Angeles, California. themselves and when they are by definition, means on the following: Gruen Guild Play- tors, made his first appearance on sional since he frequently reap- lucky to serve to develop and em- house, Space Patrol, Boston Black- television. Arthur Batanides who peared on many of these programs. Readers who wish to contact Mr. ploy their skills and craft as artists. the actor is being ie, You Are There, The Adventures was born in Tacoma, Washington It seems best then to simply offer a Frangos may e-mail him at greek- Innumerable actors have attested someone other than of Kit Carson, Hallmark hall of on April 9, 1920 was an actor with a short list of the individual programs [email protected]. that the greatest challenge is to who they really are in Fame, The Lone Ranger, Medic, The completely inhabit a character to- Cisco Kid, Brave Eagle, Wire Ser- tally different from their true na- everyday life. vice, The Adventures of Superman, ture. A good performance, by defin- Broken Arrow, The Adventures of ition then, means the actor is being The third Greek or Greek-Ameri- Jim Bowie, Zorro, Gunsmoke, The someone other than who they real- can to perform on television was Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Maver- Learn to ly are in everyday life. Given this Peter J. Mamakos. Mamakos was ick, The Untouchables, Westing- widely voiced goal being Greek born in Somerville, Massachusetts house Desilu Playhouse, Mr. Lucky, should have no bearing on any ac- of Greek immigrant parents on De- Bourbon Street Beat, Route 66, The SPEAK GREEK in 2 MONTHS! tor’s given performance. We do not cember 14, 1918. Mamakos first Red Skelton Show, The Life and better understand the history or ex- made his stage debut in 1938 and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Rawhide, Pe- With tutoring via INTERNET and Telephone perience of Greeks in the United was destined for one of the most ter Gunn, The Bob Cummings States by simply identifying and so prolific movie and television ca- Show, Wagon Train, The Virginian, listing the following actors as of reers of any actor you would care to The Fugitive, Voyage to the Bottom Greek descent. Yet more is at play name. Mamakos is credited with of the Sea, Perry Mason, My Mother Instructor: Helen Dumas here. over 90 film roles (beginning in the Car, Batman, The Girl from American celebrity culture by its 1949) and his television credits are U.N.C. L.E, Bob Hope Presents the Authority in teaching Greek as 2nd language very nature is meant to occupy our said to exceed 200 individual roles. Chrysler Theatre, Get Smart, Iron- leisure time in pointless distrac- One of the reasons for this lack of side, Land of Giants, The Flying tions. Yet embedded in popular cul- specific numbers, in terms of film Nun, Mannix, The Mod Squad, - Native of Greece; UCLA credentialed Teacher ture stereotypes, which very often roles, is that Mamakos (especially Night Gallery, The Streets of San - Director of GREEK EDUCATION for W. US for 25 Years see portrayal on television and in in his early career) frequently Francisco, Mission Impossible, Ko- feature films, are telling images of worked in England as well as the jak, Fantasy Island, and TJ Hooker. - Nationally recognized as "The teacher of the Year in USA" how the wider society envisions the United States. Among the distinctly Greek - Internationally recognized by the Greek government, and daily lives and contemporary cul- Many sources credit Peter Ma- charters Mamakos played were in ture of Greeks and Greek Ameri- makos’ first television appearance 1955, the character of ‘Stefanos’ on - From our Church in America, Helen was recently awarded cans. to 1951 with his performance as the Hallmark Television Playhouse; "The Archdiocesan Medal of Saint Paul" - the highest honor However an individual may pri- Leftie in the early series ‘Front Page Kajanis in Bourbon Street beat vately experience their personal Detective.’ While Mamakos certain- (1959). George Pappas on Surfside heritage it cannot be ignored that ly played his share of detectives, 6 (1961), Absorba the Greek on My Contact many non-Greeks very clearly rec- street cops and even the occasional Mother the Car (1966), Mamakos ognize specific individuals as crime boss he is credited in most in ‘The Hand of Borgus Weems’ Greeks. For better or for worst ac- published sources for specializing episode of Night Gallery (1970) he Helen Dumas tors such as say Jennifer Aniston, in a kind of Pan-Levantine charac- plays a character named Nikos Tel.: 301-373-0808 Michael Chiklis, Olympia Dukakis, ter such as Italians, Middle Eastern- Kazanzakis! Peter Mamakos’ last Melina Kanakaredes, or John Sta- ers, North Africans and yes even television appearance was as a E-mail: [email protected] mos are always identified as Greek. Greeks. In reviewing his career it Greek priest in the TV miniseries website: www.speakgreeknow.com Drawing up a list a people with must also be said that he also very ‘Jackie Collins’ Lucky/Chances Helen Dumas no historical bearing or social con- frequently appeared as an often (1990). 8 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008 John Tassos, 89, had a Zest for Life that Took Him Nicholas Brountas, 84, Top Lawyer, City Council to TV, Cooking, Photography, Sailing and Beyond Chairman and Former Mayor of Bangor, Maine

By Martha Phifer Wonderful World of Color.?? Newswatch Chef.?? By Dawn Gagnon generation still strives to model, consecutive terms beginning in No- Orlando Sentinel As a freelance writer and pho- “Cooking was a real gift of his,” Bangor Daily News the justice said. vember 1962, was the council's tographer, Tassos wrote for The said his wife. "The most important thing I can chairman in 1964. His younger John Tassos was so good at New York Times and other publica- His son, John B.H. Tassos of BANGOR, Maine – Former lawyer say about Nick is he was a gentle- brothers, Arthur and George, fol- everything he did that he either tions. In 1954, he was commis- Winter Park, recalls his father and City Council Chairman man," Silver said Tuesday. "He was lowed in his footsteps, both serving taught it, wrote about it or had a sioned by Prentice-Hall to write yelling ella tora (“come now” in Nicholas P. Brountas was remem- respectful, kind and just a good on the council and chairing it. television show about it.?? The Underwater World, in which Greek) when dinner was ready and bered Tuesday as a family man, tal- lawyer. He was a pillar of the bar A photograph of the three for- His long list of talents – and ac- he shared his experience and the family wasn't at the table.?? ented lawyer and gentleman. and, along with Lew, was a member mer mayors hung in a prominent complishments – included photog- knowledge of scuba diving. Of all his hobbies, though, Tas- Brountas, a second-generation of a group of lawyers we should all spot in his office for decades, ac- raphy, scuba diving, cooking, writ- In 1967, Tassos, who had been a sos was most passionate about sail- Greek American, died Monday at try to emulate." cording to his oldest son, David ing and sailing.?? single father for several years, mar- ing. He owned an ocean racer, Gul- age 84 at a local health care facility. Susan Kominsky, a partner in the Brountas, who lives in Massachu- “John was very talented,” said ried Jodi. The family moved to vain, that he sailed to Greece and Among those mourning his loss law firm Brountas co-founded, setts. Nancy “Jodi” Tassos, his wife of 40 Tokyo, where he managed the ad- back to the States. is Gov. John Baldacci, whose father, agreed: "He never went for the A graduate of the University of years. “He was very good at every- vertising joint venture Jack “It was a real love of his, his Robert Baldacci Sr., served with quick answer. He really studied Maine and Yale Law School, thing he did.” Tinker/Hakuhodo.?? boat,” Jodi Tassos said. ? Brountas on the Bangor City Coun- every problem from all possible Nicholas Brountas belonged to Tassos died Saturday after a Upon his return to the United For eight years, Tassos com- cil in the 1960s. Both families rose sides," said Kominsky, one of Ban- many civic and professional long battle with Alzheimer's dis- States, Tassos was tapped to join bined his love of sailing and food to prominence in the area's busi- gor's first female lawyers. "He was groups, including the American Bar ease. He was 89.?? Disney's marketing department, while working for Travel Dynamics ness, legal and public service sec- very respectful of my role as a Association, the Bangor City Club, Born in Passaic, N. J., Tassos was and the family moved to Winter as a food and beverage consultant. tors. lawyer in those early days." the board of appeals, The Salvation the third of nine children of Greek Park. In the mid-1970s, Tassos left In the summers, his family joined "He was a lovely man -- a real Maine State Bar Association Army advisory council and the immigrants. He attended Lafayette Disney and opened Tassos & Tassos him on his journeys around the gentleman," the governor said President Brett Babar called Broun- Maine State Judicial Ethics Com- College and Southern Methodist Associates, a private consulting and world aboard a Greek cruise Tuesday, adding that Brountas, tas "a true stalwart of the bar, hav- mittee. University before enlisting in the market-planning firm. ? ship.?? whose specialties were business, ing been recognized by the Maine In addition to his son David, Air Force during Word War II, Even all the traveling his busi- “As I sit here and look at all the estate and tax law, was his parents' State Bar Association for more than Brountas is survived by his wife, where he served as an aerial pho- ness required didn't stop Tassos pictures of the places we've been attorney. 50 years as a member of the organi- Helen, of Bangor and youngest son, tographer.?? from engaging in his two favorite and things we've done, I remember Baldacci said Brountas would be zation and achieving the honor of Nicholas, of New York City. When he returned to New York pastimes: cooking and sailing. that we had a rich, wonderful life,” remembered for his "old-fashioned becoming a Life Member." Visiting hours, which will be pri- City, he worked as a camera opera- One day, while at the grand his wife said.? values. He was bright and capable, He said Brountas "came from a vate, are planned for Friday at tor for NBC during the early days of opening of a culinary store and Tassos also is survived by daugh- but he didn't try to impress people. generation of lawyers who epito- Brookings-Smith Funeral Home in television. He also worked on clas- school in Altamonte Springs, Tas- ter Penny Schueneman of Miami We are all thinking of his family. He mized the best of our profession. Bangor. A funeral service, also pri- sified government projects and for sos was approached by the owner and two grandchildren. will be missed." [He] was deeply committed to his vate, will be held Saturday at St. commercial networks.?? and asked to do a demonstration of American Family Funerals & Brountas was well-established clients, to his fellow lawyers, and George Greek Orthodox Church in He left television to work as an Greek cooking. That demonstration Cremations, Casselberry, handled in his law practice with Lewis Vafi- most of all, to his community." Bangor. account executive for a major ad- led to Tassos' teaching a cooking arrangements. ades when Maine Supreme Court Brountas also was the first of vertising agency. There, he man- class once a week in the evenings. Justice Warren Silver came to Ban- three brothers who made a splash The Bangor Daily News pub- aged an account for Walt Disney Months later, he had a segment on The Orlando Sentinel published gor as a young lawyer in 1977. in city politics in the 1960s and lished the above on April 9. Co. that included Walt Disney's WKMG-Channel 6 as the the above on April 8. They set the example that Silver's 1970s. Brountas, who served two

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■ CARROS, RENA delightful pastries for preparation nations to the American Cancer So- and their four children, William, HELP WANTED FUNERAL HOMES WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The of the Greek Festival of the Church. ciety or the Air Force Memorial Andrew, Hannah and Grace of Lit- Winston-Salem Journal reported Burial was at Lake View Memorial Foundation. tle Silver; and several cousins, VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHER/ CONSTANTINIDES that Rena Karagounis Carros, 96, Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill. The nieces, and nephews. Bill, the son CINEMATOGRAPHER FUNERAL PARLOR Co. beloved mother, grandmother and funeral was held on April 5 at Sts. ■ GRAMATIKAS, FORTIS of Greek immigrant William and INTERN WANTED 405 91st Street great-grandmother, passed away Constantine & Helen Greek Ortho- MANCHESTER, N.H. – The New Elizabeth Noglows of Long Branch, Have an eye for video? The Nation- Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, dox Church in Swansea. Memori- Hampshire Union Leader reported was born Nov. 9, 1928, on Broad al Herald is looking for college-lev- (718) 745-1010 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. als donations to Sts. Constantine & that Fortis G. Gramatikas, 89, of Street in Red Bank. Growing up, el VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHERS for Services in all localities - She is survived by her loving family, Helen Greek Orthodox Church New Manchester, died on Thursday, Bill worked in his father's numer- internship opportunities. Earn Low cost shipping to Greece which includes her sons, Nick (Cyn- Building Fund (405 Huntwood April 3, 2008, in Orlando, Fla. He is ous Red Bank-based businesses, in- credit towards your degree and thia) Carros; Gus and daughter-in- Road, Swansea, Ill., 62226). survived by his son George F. Gra- cluding the Red Bank Candy gain valuable experience in the ANTONOPOULOS law, Emily Carros; and daughter-in- matikas; his granddaughter Kitchen, Monmouth Diner and world of journalism. Send current FUNERAL HOME, INC. law, Helen Carros Tsiolkas, and ■ ECONOMY, CHRIS Alexandra S. Gramatikas; two sis- Strand Restaurant. He graduated resume, cover letter, and optional- Konstantinos Antonopoulos - husband Jim; a brother, Angelo ELGIN, Ill. – The Chicago Suburban ters, Barbara Papathanasiou and from Red Bank Regional High ly, a link to a web-based example of Funeral Director Cortesis, and sister-in-law Evridiki; Daily Herald reported that Chris Mary Kelly; and several nieces and School in 1945 and went on to your work (e.g. YouTube) to: pho- 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., six grandchildren, Jimmy and Ash- Economy, 83, passed away Friday, nephews. He was predeceased by graduate from the Wharton School [email protected] Astoria, New York 11105 ley Carros, Irene and Dr. Joseph April 4, 2008, in Rancho Mirage, his wife Esther (Patsas) Gra- of Business at the University of (718) 728-8500 Jorizzo, Tammy and fiance Mickey Calif., after a brief illness. He is sur- matikas, in 1996. He was born Jan. Pennsylvania with a bachelor of sci- LEADING GREEK AMERICAN Not affiliated with any Hargitay, Jimmy and Anthoula Car- vived by his four children, Kim Stu- 10, 1919, in Yolo, Thesaly, Greece, ence degree in economics in 1950. NEWSPAPER SEEKS other funeral home. ros, Irene and Steve Mavroidis and art of Lake Zurich, Dyan Werder- the son of George F. and Iphigenia He served as a first lieutenant in the Full-time AD sales representatives John Carros; 10 great-grandchil- itch (Jerome) of Hillsboro Beach, (Pseras) Gramatikas. He grew up in U.S. Air Force on active duty in Lan- for both GREEK and ENGLISH lan- APOSTOLOPOULOS dren; and several nieces, nephews Fla., James C. Economy of Spring the Spruce Street area and was a gley, Va., Furstenfeldbruck, Ger- guage publications. Applicants Apostle Family - and cousins. She was predeceased Grove, Ill. and Vance Economy of graduate of Central High School. many, and Chateauroux, France, should have some sales and/or mar- Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - by her husband James Carros, to Chicago; three grandchildren, During World War II, he was a lieu- between 1953 and 1955. He re- keting experience. Fluency with Funeral Directors of whom she was married to for 58 Christopher J. Garris of Spring tenant in the 275th Engineer Com- ceived the Air Force National De- computer use and knowledge of In- RIVERDALE years; her daughter Vasiliki; her Grove, and Katherine and Nicholas bat Battalion of the U.S. Army fense Service Medal and the Air ternet a plus. Bi-lingual command FUNERAL HOME Inc. son Andrew Carros; her sisters Kon- Stuart of Lake Zurich; and very spe- Corps of Engineers. Mr. Gramatikas Force German Occupation Medal. of both languages preferred. This 5044 Broadway standoula Xenakis and Maria An- cial friend and companion, Dorothy was a businessman and the owner 1955 was a big year for Bill. He positions offers base salary, plus New York, NY 10034 drews; and her brother Demitrios D. Hanley of Elgin and La Quinta. of the former Frank's Supermarket married Betty Ann Sommers (his commissions. E-mail resume and (212) 942-4000 Cortesis. She was born Dec. 28, He was preceded in death by his at 85 South Main Street. He was a loving wife of 52 years), moved to cover letter to [email protected] Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE 1911, to the late Andreas and Eleni wife, Helen; his parents, James and member of Assumption of the Vir- Fair Haven and opened Monmouth FAX: (718) 472-0510 Attn. Publish- Cortesis in Mouzilo, Evrytanias, Athanasia; his brother, Nick; and gin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, Meats, which he ran with his broth- er or call (718) 784-5255 ask for LITRAS FUNERAL HOME Greece. She came to the U.S. after his sister, Elaine. He was a graduate the Shrine Temple, Washington er Paul with markets in Red Bank, Veta. ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, the Civil War in Greece in 1949 and of Elgin High School, class of 1942, Lodge #16, AF & AM, Manchester, Little Silver and Eatontown for the INC FUNERAL HOME faithfully took care of her dear fam- and attended the University of Illi- and the NOA Club. He participated next 45 years. The business served JOURNALISTS WANTED 83-15 Parsons Blvd., ily. She lived in Winston-Salem nois Urbana-Champaign before en- in basketball, swimming, bowling three generations of loyal Mon- Nation’s leading Greek American Jamaica, NY 11432 most of her life. Gardening and listing in the Air Force. After return- and golf. He also enjoyed bird mouth County customers and re- newspaper, The National Herald, (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 cooking were her passions. She was ing home from service in World watching and gardening. The fu- ceived numerous Visual Improve- needs reporters and assistant editor a faithful member of The Greek Or- War II, he completed his education neral was on April 8 at Assumption ment Awards from the Red Bank, for English weekly paper. thodox Church of the Annunciation at Drake University in Iowa, earn- of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Little Silver and Eatontown Cham- Exceptional writing/reporting TO PLACE YOUR in Winston-Salem and a member of ing a bachelor of science degree in Church in Manchester. Memorial bers of Commerce. Bill was sched- skills and bilingual fluency a must. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: the local Philoptochos Society. The marketing and business adminis- donations to Hospice of the Com- uled for induction next month, Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips and (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, greatest joy in her life was her fam- tration. Chris received his pilot forter (480 W. Central Pkwy., Alta- with his brother Paul, into the Red cover letter to 718-472-0510 or E-MAIL: ily, especially her grandchildren. training in Santa Ana, Calif., and at monte Springs, Fla., 32714); or to Bank Regional High School Distin- [email protected]. classifieds@ thenationalherald.com She was an eternal optimist with a Cal Aero in Ontario, Calif., where Assumption of the Virgin Mary guished Alumni Hall of Fame. Bill 111609/01 great smile on her face and always he flew Stearman PT-17's and BT- Greek Orthodox Church (111 Is- retired in 2000 and spent much of wanted to offer you something as 13's. He was sent to Douglas, Ariz. land Pond Road, Manchester his time traveling to favorite desti- you left her house. The family ex- for advanced flight training on AT- 03109). nations both far and near, includ- tends special thanks to the Win- 17's and B-25's, and he received his ing Disney World and Monmouth REAL ESTATE ston-Salem Rehabilitation Center wings in April of 1944, class 44D. ■ KARAS, HELEN Park. Known affectionately as Pop caretakers and special thanks to the He served four years of active duty EAST MOLINE, Ill. – The Quad-City Pop by his 10 loving grandchildren, clergy, especially Father Dennis, for during World War II, where he flew Times reported that Helen W. he rarely missed a sporting event or his frequent visitations, and to Mrs. several different aircraft including Karas, 99, passed away on Satur- school function and was an active Elizabeth Vlasis. The funeral was B-17's, B-24's, B-25's, B-29's, C- day, April 5, 2008, at home. She is and big presence in both his chil- held on April 3 at The Greek Ortho- 47's, C-54's, UC-45's and UC-78's. survived by her sister Mary Giova- dren's and grandchildren's lives. dox Church in Winston-Salem. He flew extensively over "The nis; her niece Lucia (John) Po- The funeral April 7 at the funeral Memorial donations to The Greek Hump" in the China-Burma-India draza; and her great niece Amelia home. Burial was at Mount Olivet Orthodox Church (435 Keating Dri- Theater of operations, in addition Podraza. She was predeceased by Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial ve, Winston-Salem, NC 27104). to numerous other missions. At the her husband Sam; her parents; and donations to the Red Bank Regional end of World War II, Chris re- her brother Nick Raptis. The former High School Education Foundation ■ DEMONS, VLASIA mained in the active Reserves for Helen Wilhelmina Raptopoulos (101 Ridge Road, Little Silver, NJ FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – The 26 years, where he attained the was born March 19, 1909, in Istan- 07739). Belleville News-Democrat reported rank of Major before mandatory re- bul, Turkey, the daughter of John that Vlasia "Vivian" Demos, nee tirement one day before he was to and Despina Raptopoulos. A Turk- ■ ZAROS, JOHN Bardouniotis, 72, of Belleville, Ill., be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. ish national of Greek decent, she NEWARK, N.J. – The Star-Ledger died on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Chris was a man before his time immigrated to the United States in reported that John Zaros, 88, of Select Specialty Hospital in St. and was truly possessed of an en- 1922 and settled with her family in Nutley died on Saturday, April 5, Louis, Mo. She is survived by her trepreneurial spirit, engaging in Moline. She was a 1929 graduate 200 in Saint Barnabas Medical Cen- of Moline High School. She mar- ter in Livingston. He is survived by subscribe husband of 46 years, James G. many and varied business ventures PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD Demos of Belleville, Ill., whom she during his lifetime. Both Chris and ried Sam V. Karas in 1931. He pre- his wife Anne (nee Dalianis) of 60 via the post-office: married Nov. 5, 1961; a daughter, his brother-in-law, James C. Cordo- ceded her in death in 1972. Helen years; his son, Evan; and brother, ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 Irene (Bill) Dixon of Millstadt, Ill.; gan, owned and operated the Royal was a very active member of the As- James. Born in June 1919 in Vou- ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 three brothers, Peter (Mary) Bar- Lounge in Elgin, which featured sumption Greek Orthodox Church liarati, Greece, John immigrated to douniotis of Belleville, Ill., Speros nightly live entertainment of a cal- in East Moline, where she served in the United States in 1936 and had VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 (Irene) Bardouniotis of Chicago, iber not found at that time in the many capacities, including church been a resident of Nutley for 50 ❏ ❏ Ill.; and Elias (Eleni) Bardouniotis far northwestern suburbs. He secretary and treasurer. Helen also years. A World War II veteran, he 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 of Athens, Greece; two sisters, Eleni brought many nationally renowned served as president of the church's served 42 months in the Army and VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, Avgoustatou and Panagoula musicians to perform at the Royal Greek Orthodox Ladies Philopto- was assigned to the Army's 30th WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA & MARYLAND) (Nicos) Roumani of Athens, from the Blue Note, one of Chica- chos Society. Helen worked with General Hospital in France. Mr. ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 Greece; a brother-in-law, Costas Pa- go's premiere jazz clubs during the her husband in their business, the Zaros retired from the Gateway ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 padopoulos of Wayne, N.J.; a sister- 1950's. They later opened the Tiki East Moline Produce Company, un- Hilton, Newark, where he was the ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com in-law, Martha Bardouniotis of Lounge in Elgin which many still til 1964. In 1971 she began work as banquet captain. He was a lifetime ❏ Chicago, Ill., and many beloved remember featured a tropical a part-time teller at the Metro Bank member of the St. Nicholas Greek NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $45.95 ❏3 Months for $18.95 nieces, nephews, great-nieces and theme, complete with thatched bar in East Moline, retiring in 1999. Orthodox Church, Newark. The fu- ❏ ❏ great-nephews. She was prede- and festively painted totem poles to The funeral was held on April 10 at neral was held on April 10 at St. SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $34.95 3 Months for $14.95 ceased by her parents Georgios and capitalize on the popular Polyne- Assumption Greek Orthodox George Greek Orthodox Church in Alexandra, nee Besbekis, Bardouni- sian and surfing trend of the Church in East Moline. Burial was Clifton. Interment was at Fairview NAME: ...... otis; her sister, Mina Papadopoulos; 1960's. They also opened the at Moline Memorial Park Cemetery. Cemetery, E. Broad Street in West- ADDRESS: ...... two brothers, Costas (Popi) and Viking Restaurant and Smorgas- Memorials to Assumption Greek field. Memorial donations to the CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... Demetrios Bardouniotis; and a bord in East Dundee, often feeding Orthodox Church in East Moline. Nutley Rescue Squad (P.O. Box TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... brother-in-law, Sotirios Avgous- several hundred people daily, and 172, Nutley, N.J. 07110). ■ PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: tatos. Mrs. Demos was a devoted pioneered the serving of such exot- NOGLOWS, STEPHEN NAME: ...... wife, mother, aunt, great aunt, and ic fare as all you care to eat Alaskan FAIR HAVEN, N.J. – The Asbury good friend with many people. She king crab legs at a time when they Park Press reported that Stephen ADDRESS: ...... CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... was a member of St.'s Constantine were virtually unknown. Operating “Bill” William Noglows, 79, died on This is a service & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, in a period before computer aided Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at home. He to the community. TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Swansea, Ill.; a member of the design and graphics, Chris person- is survived by his wife Betty Ann; Announcements of deaths Please specify method of payment Philoptochos Society, Swansea, Ill.; ally designed all the advertising, his brother Paul Noglows (Flora); may be telephoned to the I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: and a member of the Daughters of promotional material and menus; his sister Betsy (Eugene) Quaglia; The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 Classified Department of ❏ ❏ ❏ Penelope, St. Louis, Mo. Vlasia took drawing much of the artwork free- his daughter Donna (Kevin) Myers The National Herald at or please debit my Mastercard Visa American Express pride in her home and family. She hand. He had a wonderful sense of and their three children, Christo- (718) 784-5255, CARD NUMBER: ...... loved the holidays and put effort in- humor and great insight. He will be pher, James and Elizabeth; his son Monday through Friday, EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... to making them special for her fam- deeply missed by all who knew Stephen William Noglows Jr. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST ily, especially Christmas and Easter. him. The funeral will be held on (Marie) and their three children, or e-mailed to: She also assisted other Ladies of the April 12, at St. Sophia Greek Ortho- Stephen William III, Analisa and [email protected] Philoptochos Society in baking the dox Church in Elgin. Memorial do- Julia; his son Paul Noglows (Judy) THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008 GREECE CYPRUS 9 Greece Ready to Resume Negotiations with FYROM

Continued from page 1 Main Opposition leader George sigent to an acceptable consensus Papandreou, chairman of the Pan- solution,” he said, urging both FY- Kathimerini, Mr. Karamanlis said Hellenic Socialist Movement (PA- ROM and Greece to reach consen- Greece is also ready to impose a ve- SOK), said the New Democracy sus on the issue. to on FYROM’s European Union government “did its duty” in Roma- He was reluctant to say whether membership negotiations. nia. “In Bucharest, we averted a he believed Albania would meet all The Prime Minister has previ- negative development for our na- the criteria to become a fully ously stated that Greece would tion’s interests. Greece was forced fledged NATO member by the Al- adopt the same stance when FY- to defend itself, and did so,” he liance’s annual summit next year, ROM’s application to begin E.U. ac- said. but said his country would do all it cession negotiations comes up for Prior to the Summit, Mr. Papan- could. Necessary reforms include consideration in September, but dreou also put party ideologies changes to the electoral and justice said there is ample time to find a aside, and backed the Greek Gov- systems, and its army. solution before that. ernment. “This is not the time for In a related development, FY- “I think there is enough time to criticism. It is the time to strength- ROM’s governing conservative par- find a solution. But on the issue of en Greece’s voice in this critical ne- ty said Wednesday it will support a accession negotiations, our coun- gotiation,” he said after meeting motion to dissolve parliament, a try’s stance was, is and will remain with Mr. Karamanlis this past vote which would lead to an early consistent,” he said. March 31. “Greece is being general election. In Brussels this past Wednesday, wronged and facing pressure even FYROM Prime Minister Nikola April 9, the E.U. said it hopes ac- from allies and partners” over the Gruevski is not required to go to the cession talks with FYROM can start FYROM problem. polls until 2010, but dissent within this year, but also said the small ALBANIAN REACTION his government’s coalition and the Balkan country needs to make fur- The Albanian Government also recent failure to secure NATO ther reforms. said the name dispute needs to be membership have put pressure on E.U. Secretary for European Af- resolved because it could lead to in- the conservatives. If lawmakers fairs Janez Lenarcic told the Euro- stability in the Balkans. vote in favor of the motion, an elec- pean Parliament that administra- The continued lack of a solution tion must be held within three tive reform and minority rights is- could encourage radical ethnic months. sues had to be resolved before FY- groups in FYROM, “and that would Victoria Nuland, the U.S. am- ROM, which has been has been a become a problem for the whole re- bassador to NATO, visited Skopje candidate for E.U. membership gion,” Albanian Prime Minister Sali on Wednesday, and urged Greece since 2005, could start negotiating Berisha told the Associated Press in and FYROM to resume negotia- on E.U. admission. an interview this past Monday. tions. “Stability is a decisive factor in Ethnic Albanians make up be- “I felt a real spirit of engage- this region,” Mr. Lenarcic said, tween a quarter and a third of FY- ment or readiness to try to settle adding that FYROM’s dispute with EUROKINISSI ROM’s population, and ethnic Al- this in days or weeks, and we look Greece also had to be resolved as Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, left, with former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer dur- banian rebels fought a brief war forward to continuing that work in soon as possible. ing the Economist Magazine Conference in Athens this past Tuesday, April 8. Karamanlis called on FYROM against Skopje government forces support of a U.N.-mandated FYROM’s E.U. prospects aside, to cooperate with Greece on the name dispute. in 2001. Relations between the two process,” Ms. Nuland said after sep- Mr. Karamanlis clearly disagrees communities are still tense. arate meetings with Mr. Gruevski with the view that Greece’s veto week, Nikos Veropoulos, owner of from several countries, while a gen- timism that the end result will ulti- “If there is a deadlock, then and FYROM President Branko Cr- would lead to a destabilization in the chain, said he wary that his eral understanding of Greek posi- mately be a success. there is a real possibility of encour- venkovski. the region, and said he is confident businesses may be the target of tions was expanded during the Mr. Karamanlis also addressed aging radical groups of all ethnic In Athens, Greek Foreign Minis- that negotiations between the two hostility, even attacks, by extreme Summit. the ruling New Democracy party’s communities,” he said. ter Dora Bakoyanni said she hoped countries will eventually pick up nationalist groups. Greece strenuously objects to Political Council on the main points He did not elaborate on the rea- talks could restart immediately. again. He is not alone in his fears. Hun- FYROM’s insistence to use of the of his government’s policy this past sons why he thought the issue of “We express the sincere desire to “I believe that conditions will dreds of other Greek entrepreneurs name “Republic of Macedonia,” Mr. Wednesday, including its goals con- NATO membership might inflame follow the joint declaration of NA- soon be ripe to repeat negotiations who run businesses in FYROM said Karamanlis explained, because it is cerning the FYROM name dispute. ethnic tensions within the country. TO, which calls for a solution to be to find a mutually acceptable solu- they feel the same way. They also also the name of a major northern He referred to the outcome of “I don’t believe that such a very followed by an invitation to join the tion,” he said, adding that, in spite fear that the FYROM Government Greek province along the FYROM the NATO Summit as a “successful important country (FYROM) for Alliance,” she said. of public backlash in FYROM to will change tactics after the latest border, the birthplace of Alexander battle waged with determination, peace and stability in the region Greece’s decision, Greece harbors development and create problems the Great, and if Skopje gets its wisdom and the right political ma- will remain an unintegrated island. The above incorporates informa- no hostility toward the little coun- for Greek firms. Such a prospect way, it would strengthen FYROM’s neuvers,” but stressed that there I don’t believe Greece will abuse its tion from reports posted by the try’s Euro-Atlantic prospects, pro- would mostly affect OTE, which irredentist strategy and expansion- was still a long and difficult road veto, and also do not believe that Associated Press, Athens News vided that the name dispute is re- still needs a number of licenses. ist designs. ahead before a solution is found. the Macedonian side will be intran- Agency and Kathimerini. solved in a satisfactory manner. FORGING AHEAD Mr. Karamanlis also discussed “The framework of negotiations The Greek Government is other NATO-related issues, among is well known. We have already nonetheless forging ahead with a them a proposed enlargement to- crossed half the distance, and now serious a new strategy on resolving ward Ukraine and Georgia. No one it’s up to FYROM to take the neces- the name dispute, Mr. Karamanlis could impose on the Alliance as to sary steps and do its share,” he said. said, and will continue working on whether it could or should accept HOSTILE BACKLASH finding a mutually acceptable solu- new members, he said, provided Nationalistic sentiments in FY- tion through the U.N., “to the bene- that the parties under considera- ROM took an ugly turn a few days fit of all Balkans.” tion were in agreement and ful- before the NATO Summit in Roma- Athens is in favor of the gradual filled the necessary criteria. nia, however. incorporation of all Southeast Eu- With respect to Russia, the Billboard ads in Skopje streets rope into Euro-Atlantic structures, Greek Premier said NATO-Russia desecrated the Geek flag by morph- provided that the required terms cooperation was crucial for inter- ing the Christian Cross into a and criteria were met, he said, ex- national stability and security, not- swastika. And Katimerini has re- pressing his satisfaction with NA- ing that the Cold War was over, and ported that Greek firms in FYROM TO’s invitations to Albania and that the challenges now facing NA- fear a hostile backlash. Croatia in references to the out- TO and Russia were new ones. Greece is the second largest for- come of the Alliance’s decision con- On the issue of Afghanistan, he eign investor in FYROM, after Ger- cerning the “Adriatic group.” noted that Greece already partici- many. Greek investments total 15.2 Asked how he felt the NATO pates in the NATO force, and can billion euros ($24.1 billion), com- Summit results and Greece’s posi- increase its contribution to the re- pared to Germany’s 17.4 billion eu- tion on FYROM were received by construction effort for the war-rav- ros ($27.6 billion). And National the other allies, Mr. Karamanlis aged country. Bank, Hellenic Petroleum – which said Athens had achieved its diplo- After he returned to Greece runs the OKTA refinery in Skopje matic objectives in Bucharest, and from Romania, Mr. Karamanlis and controls the local distribution that its veto is a tool which could briefed Karolos Papoulias, Presi- network – and OTE, the Greek ultimately help lead to a solution dent of the Hellenic Republic, on telecommunications giant, are for the FYROM problem. the outcome of the recent NATO planning to expand their networks Among the positive points Mr. Summit this past Monday, April 7, there over the next ten years. Karamanlis mentioned regarding emphasizing that the Greek veto The Veropoulos supermarket the Summit was the fact that all could also be a new starting point chain has also expanded, with eight sides had come to understand the for future negotiations, and that outlets in its 11-year presence in true nature of the FYROM name Greece “will continue to work with- Skopje, and is now planning a 25- dispute, “which had not been in the U.N. framework in a self-con- million euro ($39.6 million) invest- achieved in any of the previous 17 fident, serious and responsible AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS ment in a shopping mall. years since it first arose.” Greece manner.” Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni, left, listens to her Serb counterpart Vuk Jeremic during a confer- But following Greece’s rejection was not isolated in its views, he Mr. Papoulias said the Bucharest ence at the Athens seaside suburb of Vouliagmeni this past Wednesday, April 9. A definitive solution to of FYROM’s NATO application last pointed out, and received support Summit offered a new sense of op- Kosovo can only be achieved once Serbia joins the European Union, Bakoyanni said. Pana Collapse, Cyprus’ New Crossing Meets Trouble, but Still Offers Hope of Reunification

Olympiacos Continued from page 1 along the 230-foot stretch of Ledra then five other crossings have Both men have also agreed to end tis in the island's remote northwest. Street that runs through a U.N. con- opened. But ID cards or passports are a four-year stalemate in peace talks Some officials had warned the U.N.-controlled buffer zone. trolled buffer zone. still needed to move between the two and are preparing for full-fledged ne- against being overly optimistic dur- Stay on Top “We have been very clear that vio- “We managed to turn the world's sides. gotiations. ing the opening ceremony. lations cannot be tolerated,” Ste- attention on us today, and hours later Hopes of reaching a settlement Christofias said the next step “The road has opened, but the fanou told The Associated Press. we've managed to mess things up,” in Cyprus were given a boost earlier was to agree on pulling back sol- bullet-pocked buildings remind us By Michael Paterakis The closure ended after scores of said protester Valentina Sofocleous, this year with the election of diers manning guard posts on either that there is still a long way to go,” Associated Press protesters gathered on both sides, who headed a citizens' campaign to Christofias, who replaced a hard- side of the buffer zone inside the Nicosia Mayor Eleni Mavrou said chanting “Cyprus belongs to its peo- reopen Ledra Street. liner and pledged to restart talks capital's center that is ringed by during the initial celebrations. A late goal by Costas Mitroglou ple,” and U.N. officials mediated be- “This is absurd, but we believe it's with Talat. The two agreed to open 16th Century Venetian walls. “Time will tell whether this road helped Olympiacos earn a hard- tween rival police forces. a problem that will be overcome and Ledra Street during their first meet- He also said he would try to open will become the avenue for reunifi- fought 2-1 victory over Larissa at “After consultations with the that Greek and Turkish Cypriots will ing last month. another crossing point near Limni- cation.” home on Sunday and stay at the top U.N., we have been given assurances live together.” of the table, two points in front of that this will not happen again,” said The street in the center of AEK... who beat Ergotelis 3-1 at the Kypros Michailidis, Nicosia's Greek Nicosia's medieval quarter was split Olympic Stadium of Athens. Cypriot police chief. in 1964 during an outbreak of com- Panathinaikos slipped up to third There was no immediate com- munal fighting when British peace- place after suffering a humiliating ment from Turkish Cypriot officials. keepers laid barbed wire between the 4-1 defeat at OFI Crete. The brief closure contrasted with street's Greek and Turkish Cypriot At the Georgios Karaiskakis Sta- the opening ceremony earlier Thurs- sectors. dium, ten-man Larissa took the day, when officials from both sides of Ten years later, the entire island lead after 40 minutes of play the divide cut the ribbons of colored was divided after Turkey's army in- thanks to a fine strike from the helium balloons to mark the occa- vaded after a failed coup aimed at edge of the area by Turkish ace sion. Crews had swept away debris, uniting the island with Greece. Tumer Metin. repaved the street, installed lighting Turkish Cypriots relaxed bound- However, Olympiacos conduct- and reinforced abandoned buildings ary restrictions in 2003, and since ed a spirited second-half come- back: first they equalized through midfielder Mirnes Sisic before eventually clinching a priceless vic- Easter in Santorini and Crete tory thanks to a close range effort For Families, couples, singles and private groups. from golden substitute striker Costas Mitroglou one minute from April 26, 2008 - May 4, 2008 time. Your gateway to Greece AEK must have been watching Nine days experiencing different traditional Easter the scoreline of that game with in- celebrations on the islands of Santorini and Crete. terest, and although they were de- U.S. Address: New York Office nied the chance to close the gap by 244 Fifth Avenue, Suite C214, New York, NY 10001 that last-minute winner, they had T 1-800-867-1753 cause to celebrate after a comfort- Greece Address: 15 Falirou Street, Athens 11742 GREECE able evening spent beating Er- Tel +30-210-921-8160 gotelis 3-1 at home. [email protected] • www.aegeaadventures.com Meanwhile, Panathinaikos suf- fered another humiliation in their A specially featured tour. Book now and save 10% centenary year, this time at the hands of OFI in Crete. The hosts produced a profes- sional performance as hitting three times on the break saw them sub- ject Pana to a heavy 4-1 defeat. 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008

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A weekly publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ), Macedonia Name Issue is About bid to join NATO. Athens has ognized this scandal in the first priest in his metropolis cannot reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Our Past, Present and Future worked hard to negotiate a com- ever visit to America by an Ecu- serve with anyone in the OCA any- promise name for years – Upper menical Patriarch. Many of these where in the United States and Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris To the Editor: Macedonia might be the solution. cities had sitting bishops before the Canada. Does this mean that a The issue of the Former Yu- Even tiny states must demonstrate Greek Orthodox Archdiocese was Greek Orthodox clergyman from Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos goslav Republic of Macedonia is the common ethical and practical established. An Albanian bishop another metropolis visiting in his Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou complex. How disappointing it sense that one can not have 100 was in Boston as early as 1908 and metropolis cannot serve in an OCA Assistant Managing Editor Mark Frangos was, for example, to read the New percent of what one wants all the Boston remains the See under the parish? How can he alone write the Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros York Times’ shrill and shallow edi- time. Metropolia now the OCA. The City letter which affects the relationship Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias torial on April 3, “Shame On Constantine Sirigos of Detroit had a bishop now within with an entire church? Is he speak- Greece: Messing With Macedonia.” Astoria, New York the Metropolia since 1935. One of ing for all the hierarchs of the The National Herald (USPS 016864) is published weekly by The National Herald Inc. at 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 Few non-Greeks seem to under- the oldest Metropolia/OCA Sees, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese? Do Tel: (718)784-5255, Fax: (718)472-0510, stand what Greece is upset about. San Francisco, had a bishop years his brother hierarchs agree with e-mail: [email protected] In a nutshell, it is about identity, as Consequences Methodios’s before the other Orthodox jurisdic- him? Does the synod of the GOA vital an issue for a group or a nation Letter to the N.E. Clergy tions established bishops in that uphold his ban? Democritou 1 and Academias Sts, Athens, 10671, Greece as it is to an individual. Identity is city. 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By his action Metropolitan other uncanonical issues causes by THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 When Tito hijacked the name of Methodios appears to be stating multi-jurisdictions. the ancient Macedonians for part of that the Greek Orthodox Archdio- This action by Metropolitan TO OUR READERS his state, it was an affront Greece cese represents the Church of Con- Methodios begs for a response by was forced to endure due to Cold stantinople’s questionable claim of the mother churches because, in The N.H. welcomes letters from its War politics. PROTEIA…precedence in the New fact this is really their issue. They readers intended for publication. They Celebrating our roots The central Greek point is that, World. It is an indication that Con- need to say that Constantinople should include the writer’s name, ad- since the peaceful settlement of dis- stantinople is claiming jurisdiction does not have this precedence. If dress, and telephone number and be Not many events undertaken by our community are as important as the putes is a core principle of the NA- over all Orthodox faithful in North they do not respond they admit, by addressed to: The Editor, The National annual parade commemorating Greek Independence Day in New York TO alliance, NATO and the Euro- and South America. Metropolitan default, that Constantinople has Herald, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101. Letters can also be faxed to City. It brings us together to celebrate what unites us; to celebrate our pean Union should give heightened Methodios is saying in this letter precedence and that they are out of (718) 472-0510 or e-mailed to roots. And it affords our children the chance to feel proud; to be part of scrutiny to the application of a state that he has precedence because he order in having dioceses in North [email protected]. something grand; and to learn more about their rich heritage. which is not willing to compromise represents Constantinople. The fact America. Only the Church of Russia We reserve the right to edit letters for There are many, many pictures depicting a bygone era when a boy was to resolve a dispute with its closest that many cities are diocesan Sees has taken issue with the Church of publication and regret that we are un- dressed as an Evzone or a little girl as an Amalia, holding the hands of neighbor. for more than one Orthodox hierar- Constantinople on this issue. . able to acknowledge or return those their parents and marching up Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. Greece does not deserve censure ch is truly a scandal. Patriarch In his letter Metropolitan left unpublished. This year’s celebration of the 187th anniversary since the declaration of for threatening to veto FYROM’s Demetrios, of blessed memory, rec- Methodios’ is saying that any Greek Greek independence from the Ottoman Turks was not much different than it was in the past – with two exceptions: One, the number of people lining up along the sidewalks of Fifth Av- enue was noticeably less compared to in previous years. And two, for the COMMENTARY second consecutive year, the Parade was broadcast live on New York’s Channel 9, a FOX affiliate, giving the chance to many more people to watch it than otherwise would have been possible. As to the smaller crowd present for the 77th annual Parade, there are a few possible explanations: certainly the cloudy weather – rain was fore- First Imagine, Then Envision, Then Do Your Part casted for that day – played some role, but not a significant one. And the fact that it was broadcast live on television also made a difference, but By Metropolitan Methodios thodoxy only if its clergy and laity to be thanked profusely and contin- unimaginable success! In the again, not enough of one, because the broadcast was not marketed appro- of Boston are imbued by the same Spirit that uously, but a privileged ministry to Gospel text read on the Sunday of priately. Special to The National Herald consumed Phillip who sought out glorify the name of Almighty God! Orthodoxy, we learned that Phillip A third factor can be attributed to the organizers, the Federation of Hel- Nathaniel in the Gospel text. Imagine if every parish were a Ja- found Nathaniel and shared with lenic Societies of Greater New York, which is in charge of the Parade each Orthodoxy will grow and leave cob's well where today's Samaritan him his joyous discovery: "We have year. The Federation has not been measuring up to the job in the past sev- Another Sunday of Orthodoxy an indelible mark on America only men and women could quench found him of whom Moses and also eral years because of infighting and lack of leadership. And this year it has come and gone. Another SCO- if it realizes that it must be in con- their thirsts by dialoging with Spirit the prophets wrote, Jesus of showed. BA encyclical issued to be read stant mission. Only if it opens its filled priests! Imagine if our philan- Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (John Unless the problem is remedied in the Federation’s upcoming elections from pulpits and published in embrace to welcome those who thropy extended beyond the bor- 1,45). And when Nathaniel ex- this coming June – and one can not see how this can be done, given the parish publications. More pan-Or- seek to quench their thirsts from ders of our parishes to embrace the pressed doubt, Phillip challenged present leadership struggle and unmotivated manpower – it will render thodox Vesper Services scheduled the well spring of our Faith. battered and abused, the homeless him to "come and see (John 1, 46). this once useful organization irrelevant, and put the Parade’s future at risk where representatives of the Greek When most of us hear the word and the hungry, the hopeless and How many of us have personally in the process. Orthodox Archdiocese and the "mission" or "missionary", we think forgotten. All those whom we don't discovered Jesus of Nazareth? How As to the broadcasting of the Parade on a local American channel in a many other Orthodox presences in of lands far from us. We think of recognize, yet surely exist in our many of us have the zeal to share large metropolitan area, it should be stressed that this is a tremendous America gathered to celebrate the Africa and Asia. We think of peo- cities and towns. All those de- that joyous news? If we challenged leap forward, and Parade 2008 Committee Chairman John Catsimatidis, victory of Orthodoxy over the icon- ples mired in the poverty of the scribed by Christ as "the least of our someone to "come and see" our Or- the mastermind and force behind this forward-looking approach, deserves oclasts of centuries past and those third world. I refer to mission in brethren." thodox Parish would our visitor be to be commended for his progressive thinking. It is Mr. Catsimatidis’ love in our midst today. Panegyric homi- America. Our mission in America Our first mission must be to welcomed or made to feel like a for, and devotion to, his Greek heritage which has motivated him, to make lies extolling the potential of Or- will be successful if we first em- those who had the blessing to be stranger? Would our parish be alive the Parade available to a wider audience. thodoxy in America "if only we brace those that have strayed from born into Orthodox families, but with religious fervor and zeal? On that note, we also hope that more consideration will be given for the were united administratively" sure- our Communities for various rea- for various reasons left the bosom Would the worship experience be rights of Greek channels to broadcast the event next year, both in the ly echoed in churches throughout sons. Just imagine how attractive of Orthodoxy not to worship else- fulfilling? Would our visitor find Greek American community and elsewhere, and that its representatives the nation. Orthodoxy would be to our fellow where, but worse to mire in spiritu- the chanter and choir prepared to will granted greater access to the Grand Stand than they have been al- An article recently appeared un- Americans if our churches were al sloth and indifference. Our first lead the congregation in worship of lowed in the past two years. der the title, "Is the 21st century the filled with cradle Orthodox who mission should be to members of Almighty God? Will the priest have Finally, please let’s try to keep the event a celebration of the Greek Rev- century of Orthodoxy?” My answer were active in the lives of their our own Orthodox family who are prepared an inspiring sermon to olution, and adhere to that defining period of our ancestral history in a to this question is not based on parishes! Imagine if our communi- lost in the sea of materialism, hop- help the congregants face the rigors more thematic manner. numbers. I believe we should stop ties were bristling with activity, es- ing for a big catch. Our first mission and challenges of modern day life? estimating – even bragging about pecially with a vibrant sacramental should be to those "Orthodox" par- how many Orthodox live in this life! Imagine if our worship services ents who have forgotten that the Metropolitan Methodios of country, but rather ask how many resembled those that the Russians most important church is their own Boston is the spiritual leader of On the right track Orthodox practice their Faith. Nor experienced in Constantinople home. Those parents who, rather the Greek Orthodox Metropolis is my response based on when where they reported that they than taking their children with of Boston, which includes all of We are happy to report that the Order of AHEPA, the Greek American there will be canonical administra- couldn't tell whether they were on them to Church, carpool them to Massachusetts, Maine, New community’s oldest and largest secular grassroots organization, continues tive unity. I think those who pontif- earth or in heaven! Imagine if Or- football, soccer or hockey practice Hampshire, Rhode Island, and to be on the right track. Its leadership is imaginative, sophisticated, effec- icate about the need for adminis- thodoxy were not limited to a Sun- on Sunday morning. Vermont, as well as the Connecti- tive and full of energy, and is working very hard to serve its existing mem- trative unity should rather be re- day morning experience for a small If our churches were brimming cut towns of Danielson, Enfield, bers and attract new ones. spectful of Canon Law and Ortho- percentage of communicants, but with Spirit filled worshipping Or- New London, and Norwich. The This much was clear from a visit AHEPA Supreme President Ike Gulas dox ecclesiology and refrain from rather a Church which lived the en- thodox, then they would be attrac- Metropolis, whose offices are lo- and Executive Director Basil N. Mossaidis paid to the National Herald’s of- installing Bishops in cities where tire liturgical cycle! Imagine if our tive to our fellow Americans who cated in Brookline, MA, consists fices in New York earlier this past week. there is already a governing canon- chanters and choir members didn't are asking, "what shall I do to in- of 63 parishes, which minister to AHEPA is not the static organization it had been in recent decades. It ical Bishop. I believe that the 21st consider their service a burden- herit eternal life." Then our mission the needs of approximately has been evolving and striving to redefine a new mission for itself in to- century will be the Century of Or- some chore for which they needed to America would be crowned with 200,000 Greek Orthodox faithful. day’s rapidly changing society. And it has been successful on all fronts. A string of good presidents, going back to Dr. Spiro Macris, has re-ex- amined the organization’s priorities; energized its base; and has been making important changes. PRESS CLIPPINGS This coming summer, AHEPA is holding its annual convention in Athens for the first time in two generations. This is an event of monumental sig- nificance for – among other things, like having a great time socially – it will help bring AHEPA and its membership closer to their roots, to where it all began. Blackstone’s Peterson Made a Mint, then Chose to Give It

By Peter G. Peterson “God Bless America.” He so loved suaded to save more. We need to go where the young Newsweek America for its possibilities. Third, our health-care costs are people are: new media, bloggers, Honoring the man I believe today that those possi- metastasizing. We already spend YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, The turning point in my life bilities are shrinking, endangering more than twice as much per capita MTV, and networks and Web sites The late Father Basil S. Gregory was an incredibly gifted person; a good came before I was born. It was the the American Dream. Personal my- as other developed nations, with no that have not even been invented, priest; and a big-hearted, true human being. Born in Chicago, but very day in 1912 when my Greek immi- opia, political cowardice, fiscal fan- appreciable differences in health and that is what my foundation will comfortable in both American and Greek circles, he was a towering figure grant father came to America. He tasy and journalistic neglect are all outcomes or longevity. These bal- try to do. We will sponsor the pro- with an unusually keen intellect and soft-spoken elegance. He personified came as a teenager, without a pen- at work. So I have chosen to put looning costs threaten the very duction of films that educate people the best of what the Greek Orthodox Church and community could and ny or a word of English, and with much of my wealth ($1 billion over competitiveness of American indus- about the perils America faces (I should be. only a third-grade education. the next several years and much of try. have been impressed with what Al A man with a mission – to serve Orthodoxy and Hellenism in the best He took a job as a railroad dish- my remaining estate) into a new These challenges all require sac- Gore accomplished with “An Incon- possible way – he worked tirelessly for both, helping anyone who would washer. He worked, ate and slept in foundation, one that I hope will ex- rifice. That means everyone. We fat venient Truth”). We will have youth come knocking on his door along the way. And there were many who a steaming caboose and saved plain the undeniable, unsustainable cats will have to pay more taxes. summits to get young leaders en- knocked, and many who were helped by this great man. everything he made. With his sav- and yet politically untouchable The government will have to spend gaged in the process. Maybe some- It is therefore fitting that the Hellenic American Chamber of Com- ings he opened a restaurant, and long-term challenges we face. less. Everyone will have to save one should develop an AAYP, an merce, which he served effectively for many years with dedication and kept it open 24 hours a day, seven Headed by The Honorable David M. more. I’m not sure if we remember American Association of Young Peo- passion, inaugurated the Rev. Basil S. Gregory Memorial Lecture to mark days a week for 25 years in my Walker, who served as the comp- how to give up something for the ple, to counteract the lobbying the celebration of Greek Independence Day at the Archdiocesan Cathedral hometown of Kearney, Neb. His troller general of the United States long-term general good. Nor do we power of the American Association of the Holy Trinity in New York. hard work and thrift gave me extra- from 1998 to 2008, the foundation hear calls for sacrifice from our of Retired Persons. There are, of Noted attorney Christ Stratakis delivered the inaugural lecture to an at- ordinary opportunities. Had I been will propose workable solutions leaders. Our lawmakers are en- course, many other groups we must tentive audience. born in a different country, at a dif- and build up the public will to put ablers, either joining us in the state reach. How best do we energize the Father Basil, who passed away just a few in 2001, would have been ferent time, I would never have had them into effect. I cannot think of of denial or trying to anesthetize us. business community? Tom Fried- pleased with the caliber of the event. Having spent a lifetime in the service the chances that gave me such good anything more important than try- But if we can learn to face the fu- man of The New York Times called of the Church, and having sponsored countless events as the head of the fortune. ing in this way to preserve the pos- ture realistically, everyone will ben- us MIAs, “missing in action” on Latsis Group’s United States operations, the time had finally come for him I have lived the American sibilities of the American Dream for efit from a more robust, sustainable these daunting challenges. We have to be honored himself in an appropriately public way. Dream—I went to college, worked my children’s and grandchildren’s economy. a huge stake in tomorrow’s econo- Father Basil was a man who will not be forgotten, for he left an indeli- in the corporate world, served in generations, and generations yet to The “Greatest Generation” that my. How do we convince the media ble impression on the community and the lives of the many people he government and became an invest- come. lived through the Depression of the that the future is worth covering? touched. ment banker. And that led to a sec- Let me summarize three such 1930s and World War II confronted, These challenges have hung ond turning point, on June 21, challenges. First, as 78 million baby overcame and paid for challenges over our economy for years. Others 2007, at 9:30 a.m. That was the day boomers reach retirement age, the more sobering than those we face have tried to sound the alarm. I the Blackstone Group—a private- costs of Social Security and today. We can do it again. I refuse to know that the odds of success are Overdrive mode equity, asset-management and fi- Medicare will skyrocket, leaving us believe that we have become so daunting. Yet given what is at stake nancial-advisory firm that I co- with unfunded promises of more selfish and self-absorbed that we and what I owe this remarkable Now, less than two weeks later, after the NATO Summit in Bucharest, founded—went public. In an hour I than $44 trillion in today’s dol- don’t care about our children’s fu- country, I, and we, have no alterna- during which the Greek Government was left with no choice but to veto became an instant billionaire. lars—equal to about three times ture and America’s leadership in tive but to try. As we move forward, FYROM's entry to the Alliance, the two main questions are: What to do with so much mon- our entire gross domestic product. the world. we need to remind ourselves of the Why would the United States act as though it had adopted that little ey? I have much more than enough, Income taxes would have to double How do we as a country, and words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the country and work so patently against Greece's interests? And how could and there seems little prospect that to pay for it—an unthinkable bur- Americans as a people, learn to save German pastor who was instrumen- the State Department miscalculate so much, and pay virtually no heed to I can take it with me. So again I turn den. more and spend less? How do we tal in the resistance movement Greece's oft-repeated warnings - “no solution, no invitation” - and scram- to my father’s example. When he Second, our current-account educate the young about the crisis against Nazism. “The ultimate test ble for a last minute compromise? had built a modest net worth, he deficits are unprecedented, fed by they will face if things aren’t of a moral society is the kind of There are still no answers to either of those questions. But we are told gave generously to his old home in record trade deficits. Such depen- changed, and then move them to do world it leaves to its children,” he that the State Department is now in overdrive mode trying to come up Greece and to the less fortunate in dence on foreign capital is danger- something about it? Or will it take a said. with a solution in the immediate future, perhaps even in the next few his beloved new home. Tears would ous. America as a country, and real and very costly crisis to force us It is time we become moral and weeks. come to his eyes when he sang Americans as a people, must be per- into action? worthy ancestors. THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS The New Macedonian Crisis and U.S Pressure

By Andre Gerolymatos individual state inter- wine on the streets in of “Stop” for stop signs because it Special to The National Herald ests, are based on Washington because looks and sounds English, despite Getting Greek Citizenship trust and respect. France disagreed with the fact it is a French word. Why is it that when allies of the Greece, a NATO the US over invading Strange little men in Montreal vigi- US do not do as they are told, they member, is relying on Iraq. Whose is laughing lantly patrol the streets with tape in 1,001 Easy Steps are labeled as “irresponsible,” her allies for support now? measures to ensure that all labels in “childish,” “petulant” and a threat in a dispute with FY- Great Britain went to stores are at least twice as large in So, you’ve lived in thorities. to the security of NATO? American ROM, a country that war with Argentina French than in English. Quebec’s Greece for a while, are It’s a frustrating ex- policy makers, political analysts is not yet a member of over the remote Falk- language police, fondly know as weary of those require- perience that has led and even journalists are all over the Atlantic alliance. land Islands with a pop- the tongue troopers, are there to ments to get your work many people to give up themselves these days because Will NATO back one ulation of 700 people guarantee the supremacy of the and residency permits or offer money to expe- Greece will veto the admission of of its members, an al- and 6,000 sheep. Dur- French language by enforcing the updated, can’t face the dite the process (not FYROM (Former Yugoslavian Re- ly of over fifty years, by DR. ANDRE ing the initial stages of use of such items as “le souvlaki” or long lines and endless recommended unless public of Macedonia) unless Skopje or bypass Greece for GEROLYMATOS the crisis, just before “le mousaka”. questions from clerical you like being the only agrees to drop references to Mace- the sake of FYROM? the outbreak of war, the In this theater of the absurd, the workers who look at person in Greece who donia as the country’s name. Is then the alliance Special to British took exception Macedonian name issue pales by you like you’re smug- will go to jail) and has The current rhetoric seeping out worth it for Greece? The National Herald when Argentina re- comparison. Each country has its gling antiquities out of led to a lot of blog- of the Washington policy factories Perhaps, the dis- named the Falklands unique sensitivities that may ap- the country and you’ve buzzing from people is that Greece has undermined the pute appears trivial, but no more “the Malvinas” – what is in a name? pear as trivial or outright silly but decided to apply for cit- by ANDY who can’t believe they stability of the Balkans by vetoing trivial than renaming French fries In Quebec, Canada, there are yet hold a special significance. De- izenship? How hard DABILIS are dealing with an EU the admission of FYROM into NA- “freedom fries” or pouring French language laws that prohibit the use spite thoughtless commentary from can that be, especially if country when trying to TO. The argument goes something a variety of sources, the symbols of you’re of Greek origin, Special to become a citizen. “My like this. If FYROM does not join Greek heritage are neither trivial from the United States The National Herald application for citizen- NATO then the Albanian minority nor absurd but emblems of Western or Australia or Canada, ship is in progress, but it in that country will opt to become civilization. places to which a century ago your is being held up by the ridiculous re- part of the new state of Kosovo and Greece is the custodian of classi- ancestors came to settle? Certainly, quirements for proof of my mother’s FYROM will disintegrate. cal antiquity and Macedonia holds you’ll be welcomed home like a long- Greek heritage. In the first place it was the mis- no less value in that sacred trust lost child. You’ll get your citizenship An original copy of her Greek guided and terribly shortsighted than the recreation of the ancient easily, right? birth certificate wasn’t good enough, US policy to sanction the indepen- ceremony at Olympia – an anachro- Not. nor was her Greek Orthodox mar- dence of Kosovo, which is the pri- nism that holds deep resonance for Greece grants citizenship not by riage certificate, and numerous oth- mary source of potential Balkan billions of people in Europe, North birth, like most other countries, but er items we supplied. Apparently destabilization. The Serbs will not American, Africa, Australia and by origin, or right of blood, a legal they need a birth record from the city accept the loss of their historic Asia. The Olympic flame does not principle under which citizenship is hall of her town of birth. In any other province and more than likely the blossomed from a classical antiqui- determined by their parent’s citizen- country this might be simple, but Serbian minority in northern Koso- ty manufactured by the propagan- ship, virtually limiting the right to we’re talking about Greece here, ef- vo will secede and that may cause a da ministry in Skopje but in those with blood ties to Greece, ham- fectively a third-world nation. I don’t new major crisis. Furthermore, Olympia, Greece. If Greek suscepti- pering immigrants and those of non- even know if they have Internet over whether FYROM joins NATO or not bilities are so silly and banal then Greek descent. The Hellenic League there,” one particularly sarcastic and the Albanian minority will eventu- why not get the Olympic flame for Human Rights wants to see the obviously frazzled applicant wrote. ally break away and join Kosovo. from Skopje or simply light a match requirements updated and has been There’s loopholes that can speed FYROM may break up because of at the opening ceremonies if the working on a rewriting of the code to the process, as long as you are of the precedence established by Games. also allow citizenship by birth, which Greek origin and attend a military Kosovo’s independence – a political Many places around the world would pave the way for the children school or enlist in the Armed Forces construct engineered by the US. use Greek symbols, art, words and of immigrants to become citizens as in Greece, or something easier: The Albanians in FYROM will claim elements of Hellenic culture and well. Olympic athletes who have resided self-determination on the basis of they do honor to ancient and mod- Wanting a dual citizenship in in Greece for five years within the being a majority just as the Albani- ern Greece. The Greeks do not Greece is apparently the only labor last 12 years are eligible, but only if ans did in Kosovo. mind because it is done with re- that even Hercules could fail because they will compete for Greece. And Does that make the Bush Ad- spect and recognition of Hellenism. it’s a test more of wills than of pa- don’t forget that little requirement ministration (as well as the Clinton The Greeks are infuriated with FY- tience, if you can outwait and outwit that becoming a citizen means you’ll presidency before it) childish, petu- ROM because the regimes in Skop- the bureaucracy in a country that is have to serve in the military for two lant and irresponsible? Washing- je appropriate Hellenic symbols not citizenship-friendly, even to years, which can be something of a ton could have waited until Serbia partly as internal propaganda but those whose grandparents were downer unless you’re old enough to became a member of the EU and also as provocation – at least that is born and grew up here before mov- be exempt. And you can forget it if thus ease the separation of Kosovo. the impression it has created in ing on to other countries. Even you have any kind of criminal record An effort could have been made to Greece. Imitation may be the high- armed with a letter of reference from because there are already too many seek a compromise – the division of est form of flattery, but for millions the Greek consulate in Boston, here, unless you can qualify for the Kosovo, particularly the sections of Greeks around the world in this where they were the epitome of pro- Olympic Criminal Team. that hosts Serbia’s cultural and reli- case it is not so much flattery but fessionalism; a journalist who had To prepare you, here’s some sam- gious heritage. There was no such outright theft. been three times invited to partici- ple questions from a citizenship test effort. The regimes in Skopje do not pate in forums in Athens and written you won’t find in the usual guides The US acted cavalierly and self- claim to celebrate the culture of an- about Greece, co-author of two and will help you meet the rigid re- ishly. America backed Kosovo be- cient Greece but instead deny it to books with best friend Nick Tsiotos quirements because they are the cause they were afraid that the Rus- the Greeks by insisting that it is of Boston, one about the great everyday ones you’ll need to know. sians will dominate the Balkans Macedonian of a non-Hellenic Greek-American athlete Harry Agga- What is the official drink of and continue to use the region as a provenance. This is at the core of nis and the other about Stylianos Greece? highway carrying oil and gas to Eu- the dispute and the essence of the Kyriakides, the Greek Cypriot runner A) Ouzo rope giving Moscow a powerful Greek indignation over the name who won the 1946 Boston B) Metaxa leverage over the EU. In actual issue. Marathon, with friends in very high C) Wine fact, the US support for Kosovo’s in- AP PHOTO/BORIS GRDANOSKI places in Greece, and apparently D) Nescafe frappe dependence accomplished exactly A man rides a bicycle by an advertising board with a poster, as invita- Dr. Gerolymatos is chair of with all the documents needed to How long does it take a bill to what Washington dreaded. Serbia tion for a private exhibition of Macedonian painter Atanas Botev, Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser satisfy requirements of citizenship, pass the Parliament? is now in the Russian camp as is where the Greek flag is presented with a swastika instead of the white University in Vancouver, British that still wasn’t enough. A) 30 days Bulgaria and Romania and after cross in Macedonia's capital Skopje, on Monday, March 31, 2008. Columbia and the author of "Red It took two years of bouncing B) 60 days more US bullying perhaps Greece Greece has strongly condemned the appearance of offensive bill- Acropolis, Black Terror: The around ministries and finally caught C) When the check clears as well. boards featuring its flag in neighboring Macedonia. Macedonia’s Gov- Greek Civil War and the Origins up in a pin ball video game between What color is the official uniform Alliances, after accounting for ernment has distanced itself from the billboards. of Soviet-American Rivalry." the periferia and the municipality of the police? where I lived, where, thank Zeus A) Blue there was one of the few public ser- B) Blue-and-white vice workers who cared and became C) Nobody knows because no one a guiding shepherd on the mission has seen a police officer since 2004 before the prized citizenship came. What is the speed limit on the na- Three More Greek Americans Running for Congress There was also a clerk in Kalambaka, tional road? where my grandfather had lived, A)100 kilometers per hour In addition to the five sitting “makes the most sense and the Small Business good faith by the Skopje regime who had enough common sense to B)120 kilometers per hour U.S. Representatives: Shelley for voters” and that the Council of the Democ- with Greece regarding the name is- issue a critical document after recog- C)200 kilometers per hour Berkley (D-NV), Gus Bilirakis (R- Democratic base is ratic National Com- sue; and immediate allowance of nizing the validity of what he’d seen D) No one knows because no one FL), John Sarbanes (D-MD), Zack united behind her. mittee. Greece to participate in the Visa after everyone else had given up. Im- has been stopped for speeding Space (D-OH) and Niki Tsongas (D- Jane Mitakides is I am also pleased to Waiver Program. migrants of non-Greek descent have How old must you be to buy ciga- MA), I am very pleased to write the modern American note that she is an ac- MAKE A CONTRIBUTION NOW a more daunting task because they rettes and liquor? about and support three more woman – married with tive member of the It is important for each of these must live here 10 years and the ap- A) 21 Greek American candidates for a family and a success- American Hellenic In- three new candidates for Congress plication fee is 1,500 euros ($2,354) B) 18 Congress – two in Ohio and one in ful local small business stitute. that the Greek American communi- far more than any other European C) 16 Maine. owner. She has been Mitakides entered ty contribute and contribute and Union country. D) 10 The three are Jane Mitakides married 25 years to the race in mid-Janu- contribute to their campaigns. If you want citizenship and E) All of the above (D-OH), Dean Scontras (R-ME) John Mitakides, a den- ary 2008. Her Mi- Act as if your contribution can weren’t born in Greece (and even What is the official flower of and Jim Trakas tist who has practiced by EUGENE T. takides for Congress make the difference because it will! that is not enough in some cases) Greece? (R-OH). Each has a real shot at in the Dayton area for ROSSIDES campaign committee Each person can contribute up to you’ll need to show your father or A) Poppy winning. Each has positive views on over 30 years. They posted impressive $2,300 to each candidate for the grandparents were born in Greece, B) Cannabis issues of special concern to Greek both graduated from Special to numbers in its first four House and Senate for the primary or, if you live here long enough (ap- C) Bear’s breech Americans – Cyprus, the Aegean, Centerville High The National Herald weeks of fundraising, election and up to another $2,300 parently the minimum stay is about D) Bear’s breath the Ecumenical Patriarchate and School and attended banking $85,908.61 for the general election on Novem- 100 years) you must meet a Macedonia is located where? Halki Theological School, FYROM, Ohio public universities. (Jane at up to February 13, 2008. For the ber 4, 2008. labyrinth of requirements to become A) Northern Greece Albania and Visa Waiver. Wright State and John at Ohio first quarter of 2008 her campaign I believe that a substantial per- a naturalized citizen. And be pre- B) In the Former Yugoslav Republic It is up to the community in gen- State, where he played football). raised a solid $150,000. centage of Greek Americans can af- pared to have the following docu- C) Both places eral and to each of us individually They are the proud parents of two “We were a little overwhelmed ford to give $2,300 to each of the ments: D) Somewhere in that Lord of the to make sure they have adequate fi- children – Katie who is completing with the immediate response to the new candidates. I am committing 1. Birth certificate Rings movie nancial resources to run a proper her PhD in international relations, campaign,” that amount. 2. Certificate of baptism If you can’t find a parking place, campaign in the final seven months and Andrew, a senior at Sydney Mitakides said. “It certainly isn’t I also believe that a majority of 3. Marriage certificate where are you allowed to park? before election day on November 4, College in Virginia. a cliché here to say that people are Greek Americans can give $1,000 4. Current passport A) Only in a legal parking place 2008. Lake Research Partners is a na- ready for change. to each of these three candidates; 5. Father’s birth certificate B) In spaces marked red, unless Let’s look at each of these three tional polling company. Ms. Celin- The mood for change that hit that most can give $500 and practi- 6. Parents’ marriage certificate from they’re blue, unless it’s a Tuesday or individuals in alphabetical order. I da Lake, its president, Daniel Ohio in 2006 hasn’t crested yet,” cally everyone can give $250 or church and marriage registration Thursday afternoon between 3-5 will devote the rest of this Op-Ed to Gotoff, a partner and Mark Keida, a Mitakides explained. “The voters $100. certificate from the city. If the fa- p.m., but only in areas that aren’t Jane Mitakides and will discuss staff member, wrote an “Analysis of of this district want leaders who A key part of being active politi- ther was not registered in Greece designated Dean Scontras and Jim Trakas in Ohio’s 3rd Congressional District’s will put our country back on track – cally is contributing to the candi- then: C) In a place reserved for the handi- my next Op-Eds. Shifting Political Terrain” on Janu- an economy that works for all date of your choice. Please join me 7. Grandfather’s certificate of regis- capped JANE MITAKIDES (D-OHIO) ary 15, 2008. In that analysis, Americans, health care that is af- in making sure that theses three tration from the municipal D) On the sidewalk Jane Mitakides is running in the Celinda Lake calls this a “highly fordable and accessible to every new Greek American candidates records of the city/town where he And the best one, as there’s only 3rd Congressional District in south- winnable race” for Jane Mitakides American, and an end to our dan- for Congress have sufficient funds was registered one answer, which everyone gets west Ohio. She won the unanimous and one that is getting national at- gerous dependence on Mideast oil. to run a winning campaign. It is in 8. Grandparents marriage certificate right. endorsement of the local Democra- tention. She states that the “chal- We need to start investing in Amer- the interests of the community that Also, bring some food and a few Why is it so difficult to become a tic Party for this seat. Mark Owens, lenging electoral dynamics offer ica for a change. Financial support they do so. bottles of water and be prepared for Greek citizen? chairman of the Montgomery Mitakides a prime opportunity to is just one piece of what we’re see- For Jane Mitakides checks a stake-out at the periferia and mu- A) It’s worth it County Democratic Party stated Mi- seize on the public’s mood for ing in this campaign. The energy should be made to the order of Mi- nicipal offices and be ready to an- takides “has campaign experience. change…and that 2008 offers De- here is electric.” takides for Congress and mailed to swer questions like: “How do we Mr. Dabilis was the New England She can put together a campaign mocrats the best opportunity to put It should also be noted that her P.O.Box 29-3039, Kettering, OH know your father is your father?” editor for United Press Interna- team and she is right on the issues.” Ohio’s 3rd district seat back into opponent is currently the focus of 45429. For on-line contributions and “How do we know this picture tional in Boston, and a staff writer Mitakides will be building on Democratic hands.” The Democ- serious ethics questions. go to www.Jane08.com and click of you on your passport is you?” Vis- and assistant metropolitan editor her strong performance as a first- rats had held this seat for 22 years Her positions on key Greek on to contribute. it your local Greek consulate first at the Boston Globe for 17 years time candidate in 2004, when she until 2002. American issues are right on the For Dean Scontras checks before you come to Greece and before relocating to Greece. His garnered 120, 000 votes and raised Jane Mitakides is an entrepre- mark. She calls for the removal of should be made to the order of learn the word “apostille,” because column is published weekly in the nearly $600,000. neur who understands the impor- Turkey’s 43,000 occupation troops Dean Scontras for Congress and that’s what you’ll need, although National Herald. Readers interest- GreekPAC, the Greek American tance of bringing good jobs to her and 160,000 illegal Turkish settlers mailed to P.O.Box 15418, Portland, even that sometimes is not recog- ed in contacting him can send e- Political Action Committee, has en- community and ensuring that those in violation of the Geneva Conven- ME 04112. nized immediately by the Greek au- mails to [email protected]. dorsed her and made a contribu- jobs stay there. She founded Ohio- tion of 1949 and removal of For on-line contributions go to tion in support of her campaign. based Helsley Advertising, special- Turkey’s barbed wire fence across www.teamdean08.com. Significantly, Jane Mitakides izing in strategic communications Cyprus; recognition of the treaty For Jim Trakas checks should be GUEST EDITORIALS was endorsed by the Dayton Daily and investor relations, working based maritime boundary in the made to the order of Trakas for News, the major newspaper in the with businesses nationwide. Aegean; supports H.R. 1456, the Congress and mailed to 1500 West The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views District. The editorial cited her She was born in Dayton, Ohio American Owned Property in Occu- 3rd Street, Suite 120, Cleveland, for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s comments at the editorial board and has served on a diverse variety pied Cyprus Claims Act of 2007; OH 44113. For on-line contribu- name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View Points screening regarding the condition of civic boards, including the De- protection of the Ecumenical Patri- tions go to www.JimTrakas.org. Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. of the local economy and the in- velopment Board of St. Elizabeth archate and reopening of Halki Please act today. Your check can They can also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e-mailed to cumbents’ partisan voting record. Hospital and Women in Leader- Theological School, as called for by make the difference! [email protected]. Due to considerations of space we The editorial commented on her ship. U.S. law, and the return of 7000 enforce a strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reserve the right to edit for “impressive” fundraising as a first- On the national level she is a confiscated church properties; en- Gene Rossides is President of the repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We regret that we are unable to acknowl- time candidate in 2004. The Cox- founding member of both the forcement by the President of the American Hellenic Institute and edge or return manuscripts, published or unpublished. owned newspaper called her a Women’s Council of the Democratic International Religious Freedom former Assistant Secretary of the “natural choice” and noted that she Senatorial Campaign Committee Act (IRFA) of 1998; negotiations in Treasury. 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, APRIL 12, 2008