O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 10, ISSUE 521 October 6, 2007 $1.00 GREECE: 1.75 EURO Alex Spanos Snowe: Iraq Donates $1 Must Solve Million to Its Problems Fire Victims Politically Deeply Moved by Republican Senator Suffering Caused by Says U.S. Can’t Prop Destructive Flames Iraq Up Indefinitely By Theodore Kalmoukos Special to The National Herald By Evan C. Lambrou Special to The National Herald BOSTON – The family of California real estate magnate Alex Spanos NEW YORK – The Iraqi Government has donated $1 million to the Arch- has failed to achieve the necessary diocese’s Greek Fire Relief Fund, level of political reconciliation, the the Archdiocese announced late last main component for creating stabili- week. ty in Iraq, according to U.S. Senator When making his contribution to Olympia J. Snowe of Maine, so the the Fund, Mr. Spanos said he and U.S. needs to gradually reduce the his family were deeply moved by number of troops and eventually the pain and suffering inflicted by withdraw from Iraq. the destructive flames. U.S. forces can not guarantee “We watched with heavy hearts Iraq’s future security, she says, be- the catastrophic fires and the de- cause that ultimately has to come struction they left behind that af- from the Iraqis themselves. fected thousands of people, their In an interview with the National property and the beautiful country- TNH/COSTAS BEJ Herald this past Tuesday, October 2, side of Greece. I was greatly moved Sealed and Delivered Senator Snowe discussed her obser- by the tragedy unfolding before my vations from her recent trip to Iraq, eyes, and I know that every Greek AHEPA shipped 271 care packages to Greece for the victims of this summer’s fires on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. (From left) Mr. Orlando Sar- and also said the U.S. Government American and every person was gent of Swiss Air Cargo, U.S Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY and AHEPA Supreme Vice President Nick Karacostas. See related story on page 5. can do more to help Greece recover equally moved,” he said. from the catastrophic wildfires in According to an Archdiocese late August and early September. news release, Archbishop Demetrios of America stated, “Truly, Mr. Spanos, along with his beloved family, is not simply a man of Leadership 100 to Investigate Scholarship Program words, but more importantly of ac- tion. We are most grateful to him, By Theodore Kalmoukos One of the things which caught the program, despite the organiza- pledge to Holy Cross (the Herald has Mrs. Faye Spanos and their dear Special to The National Herald L100 officials’ attention last week- tion’s repeated requests to do so, and learned Leadership 100 has already children for this contribution, end was the $10 million revolving the School recently asked Leader- provided the full amount); whether which will certainly enhance the as- BOSTON, Mass. – The Archbishop scholarship program Leadership 100 ship 100 for an additional $10 mil- the School is asking for another $10 sistance the Archdiocese will offer Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment established for Holy Cross. A long lion. million; and whether Leadership to those in need.” Fund will examine the way Holy discussion took place on the issue, Even the Archbishop expressed 100 is going to give another $10 mil- The Archbishop also stated that, Cross Greek Orthodox School of several Leadership 100 members concern that the situation can not lion for the School’s scholarship pro- “no doubt, the noble generosity of Theology has been administering the told the National Herald. continue under the circumstances, gram, L100 Chairman George D. the Spanos family speaks highly of revolving $10 million scholarship The organization has stayed true L100 members said, with Leadership Behrakis said no, adding that the is- their sense of philanthropy. Truly, program Leadership 100 has funded to its pledge ($1 million for over the 100 actually sustaining the School. sue concerning how the School has they are an inspiration for every for candidates to the priesthood, and past ten years), with the stipulation He also expressed concern about managed those funds will be dis- faithful member of our Archdiocese is forming a special committee to in- that the monies would be used the purchasing of the Barletta prop- cussed more thoroughly at the annu- and the community at-large. I hope vestigate, according to its chairman. specifically for scholarships to bene- erty (a 7.5 acre tract of land, with a al meeting in February. and pray that others will follow A broad range of issues was dis- fit seminarians studying to become house on it, adjacent to the School, “No, and that’s going to be their example and give according to cussed during a special meeting in priests and serve parish communities which has no money to pay for it, brought up at the annual meeting, their means. People who lost every- Chicago last weekend, commemo- of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and which is now forced to consider where we are going to have a special thing are depending on our help.” rating the organization’s 25th an- of America. selling it), they said. meeting on the Theological School. Mr. Spanos has also contributed niversary since its founding, which So far, however, the School has In response to the Herald’s ques- I’m putting together a steering com- was also attended by Archbishop not furnished any detailed account tions concerning the fulfillment of Continued on page 5 Demetrios of America. about who has received what from the organization’s $10 million Continued on page 5 U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe

Senator Snowe, the one remain- ing Greek American member of the U.S. Senate since Paul Sarbanes of Maryland retired at the end of last War Hero’s Story Finally Declassified year, traveled to Iraq for the third time in mid-September and held By Niko Zavero a Greek Operational Group was mandy as three men detail - one ra- meetings with Maine soldiers, senior Special to the National Herald formed in February 1943, with dio, one British, one English, with Iraqi Government officials and U.S. nearly 200 enlisted men and offi- two officers jumping in before lines commanders on the ground. She Some stories of World War II are cers trained for foreign duty. These on June 6th 1944."?? traveled with fellow members of the truly untouched. Today, the stories men were to aid the armed resis- In March 1944, while in Yu- Senate Select Committee on Intelli- are declassified, and Captain Nick tance by Greek guerillas and to goslavia, Capt. Pappas was shot in gence, Max Baucus (D-Montana), Pappas of Newark can talk freely force the withdrawal of 80,000 the foot by the Germans. He was Ken Salazar (D-Colorado) and Ben about his missions some 66 years German troops. bloodied in the first burst of fire Nelson (D-Nevada), for a two-day after they happened. Nick Pappas served as a first that came from the Germans, who tour, which included meetings with At the age of 94, Capt. Pappas lieutenant in Group III, the fourth were only 20 feet away, he said. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki still recalls the history he took part Group of the 2671st Special Recon- "Those Germans had Shmizers and and President Jalal Talabani. in World War II. During the war, he naissance Battalion Separate Provi- would shoot 750 rounds of armor The Maine Republican, regarded was sent to different parts of the sional, Unit B, under the Office of piercing ammunition per minute at as a centrist who helps create world by the U.S.-initiated Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S./C.I.A.) of us," he said. bridges between both sides of the Strategic Service and the British In- the Greek Operations. The unit was In September, Capt. Pappas' unit political aisle, has been critical of the telligence. ? named the 122nd Infantry Battal- placed tire busters and mines on Bush Administration’s Iraq policy, Greece was the only country in ion to mark 122 years of Greek in- the Elasson-Kozani road on each and has been at loggerheads with Europe to get hit twice - once by dependence from Ottoman Turkish side of the bridge at Likhoudi, "I some of the more conservative mem- Italy, once by Germany - during the oppression. In February 1943, still recall those German trucks bers of her own party about, but in- war. Royal Greek Ministry for For- Capt. Pappas and his unit took the coming down that mountain; I gave sists that an eventual U.S. withdraw- AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS eign Affairs Emanuel Tsouderos Island of Vies. "We beat the Ger- orders to let the first German truck al is inevitable. She is currently Moving Day Approaches communicated with President mans in and we were the first ones go through and then gave orders to working with other moderate Sen- Franklin D. Roosevelt from Cairo, on the island and to this day I am attack and destroy the rest of the ate Republicans on legislation which Moving boxes sit next to priceless ancient artwork at the old museum Egypt and ideas were created to proud to say that,” Capt. Pappas trucks. When we hit the German would reduce troop levels while of Acropolis during preparations for a removal in Athens on Wednes- construct and form highly trained said. “I led my men in and British trucks we realized the Germans maintaining U.S. efforts to fight ter- day, October 3, 2007. Swaddled in white dustsheets, hundreds of units to participate and help the Colonel Churchill was with me just had heavy artillery loaded onto rorism and continue to train Iraqis. sculptural masterpieces on the Acropolis are waiting for the biggest cradle of democracy worldwide. At before Normandy was branched airlift of antiquities in Greek history. See related story on page 9. the request of President Roosevelt, off, sending groups of men to Nor- Continued on page 4 Continued on page 3 Baseball Player Holds Grudge Graduation Against Umpire for 35 Years Photo Tells

By William Weinbaum Diego Padres needing three Timeless Story ESPN straight outs to become just the 10th pitcher to set down all 27 bat- "I am careful not to confuse excel- ters in a game. By Steve Frangos lence with perfection. Excellence, I Pappas, in his 16th and penulti- Special to The National Herald can reach for; perfection is God's mate season, had appeared in three business. All-Star Games and would retire For most people on the planet, --Michael J. Fox with 209 wins. But he was best one picture is worth a thousand known as the man Baltimore gave words. For Greeks, they need a lit- For spans of 34, 24 and 14 years, up for Cincinnati's Frank Robinson tle more room to address any single it never happened. in 1965 to pull off one of the best image properly. In the August 9, No one achieved it in the 1970s, and most significant trades ever. 2001 edition of the Chicago-based 1940s, 1930s, 1910s, 1890s or On this afternoon, the baseball newspaper, Greek Star, a photo- 1870s. gods seemed to be with Pappas. Es- graph, along with a meager de- A perfect game has occurred on- pecially in the ninth. Billy Williams' scription, appeared under the title, ly 17 times in major league history. lunging catch in left saved center “Remembering the Past.” Thirty-five Septembers ago, Cubs fielder Bill North, who'd fallen I was working at the Hellenic right-hander Milt Pappas entered down pursuing what would have Museum & Cultural Center at the the ninth inning against the San been his ball. And when Fred time. We had received this photo- Kendall's wicked shot went foul graph without any identification To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 and the Padres' catcher then whatsoever. My intent in running e-mail: grounded to short, Pappas was one this photograph was to appeal to [email protected] out away. the Chicagoland area Greek com- How good did things look for TNH/COSTAS BEJ munity for any information its Pappas to complete the perfect Honored Guest members might be able to provide. game? Only three times had a The response to this request was pitcher failed to seal the deal when Metropolitan of New Jersey Evangelos symbolically offered Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Vali- phenomenal. *100607* nakis the holy cross and urged him and all guests to live humble and peaceful lives during a luncheon host- Continued on page 4 ed by the metropolis in honor of the politician in Moonachie, N.J. See related story on page 4. Continued on page 7 2 THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007 THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007 COMMUNITY 3 GOINGS ON... Sen. Snowe Discusses Iraq War and Greek Fire Relief ■ OCTOBER 6 daughter of a former honoree. The NEW YORK – The Cyprus Federation Person of the Year Award has been Continued from page 1 of America cordially invites the com- bestowed each year since 1953 on munity to a testimonial dinner hon- people who have shown commit- “I supported a timetable for a oring Congresswoman Ileana Ros- ment to the ideals of the Chamber. drawdown of American troops by Lehtinen, Congressman Robert E. Past honorees include Blackstone April of next year. We have to main- Andrews and Nikos Mouyiaris with Group Chairman Peter Peterson, San tain a presence to help continue the “Justice for Cyprus Award” at Diego Chargers owner Alex Spanos, fighting the insurgency, of course, Terrace on the Park (52-11 111th Presidential Advisor George but at some point, we’re going to Street) on Saturday, October 6 at 7 Stephanopoulos and Dow Chemical have to make the transition (for a PM. Ticket Price: $250. For more in- Corp. Chairman William Stavropou- complete withdrawal). The time- formation, call Despina Axiotakis at los. Last year’s honoree was the pri- frame for that obviously has to be 201-444-8237 or Peter Papanicolaou vate equity executive C. Dean dictated by circumstances on the at 718-946-2700. Metropoulos. For more information, ground,” she told the Herald. contact the Chamber’s Executive Sec- “Everybody recognizes that, in CHICAGO – The United Hellenic retary Stamatis Gikas at 212-629- order to effect a substantive change American Congress cordially invites 6380. in Iraq policy, it’s inevitable that we the community to its 32nd annual will need a reduction of forces and a banquet at the Fairmont Hotel in WASHINGTON, D.C. – Under the change in mission, and structure it in Chicago on October 6. UHAC’s hon- Auspices of The Archeological Insti- such a way that it attracts 60 (sena- oree this year is the Treasurer of the tute of America and The Internation- torial) votes,” she said. State of Illinois, Alexi Giannoulias. al Council on Monuments and Sites, Senator Snowe also stressed she Elected to his first term on November United States Committee (US/ICO- believes Iraq’s problems can only be 7, 2006 at the age of 30, he became MOS) cordially invites the communi- solved internally at the political lev- the youngest State Treasurer in the ty to “The New Acropolis Museum,” el, and that U.S. military assistance nation. UHAC is proud to announce a lecture and exhibition by Professor will not be able to help Iraq cross the that under the chairmanship of Trea- Dimitrios Pandermalis, President of necessary political threshold. surer Giannoulias, and in coopera- the Organization for the Construc- U.S. military officials reported tion with the Hellenic American tion of the New Acropolis Museum earlier this week that the number of Leadership Council, it will launch the and architect Bernard Tschumi at the American troops and Iraqi civilians Pericles Fellowship Program to grant Embassy of Greece (2217 Massachu- killed dropped to their lowest levels Greek-American students $10,000 setts Avenue, NW) on Thursday, Oc- this past September since June fellowships to serve in public service tober 18, 2007 at 7-9 PM. For more 2006, and said the lower count was internships. For more information, information, email at least partly due to new strategies U.S. Senators Ben Nelson of Nevada, Max Baucus of Montana, Olympia Snowe of Maine and Ken Salazar of call 312-640-1055. [email protected]. and 30,000 additional U.S. forces Colorado with Lt. Gen. Raymond T. Odierno at Camp Victory, the primary component of the Victory Base deployed earlier this year. Increased Complex which occupies the area surrounding the Baghdad International Airport, this past September. ■ OCTOBER 6-11 ■ OCTOBER 19 U.S. troop strength has allowed NEW YORK – The National Philopto- ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American American forces to step up opera- necessary political strategy for sta- “The regrettable part is that the Asked whether she supports the chos Society cordially invites the Hellenic Institute cordially invites tions against al Qaeda and other in- bility in his country. Iraqi political leadership hasn’t hon- Biden-Brownback resolution, Sena- community to the Philoptochos Pil- the community to it 4th Annual Ben- surgent and militia fighters in Iraq, “Mr. al Maliki seemed rather in- ored its commitments. There are tor Snowe said it focused on a partic- grimage to Constantinople, a historic efit Golf Tournament at Greendale they said. different to our queries concerning some promising things happening at ular aspect of the Iraqi constitution. pilgrimage featuring a private audi- Golf Course (6700 Telegraph Road) While it is still too early to tell if the continued presence of U.S. the local and regional levels. Gener- “The resolution calls for greater ence with His All Holiness Ecumeni- on Friday, October 19 at 8:30 AM. the trend will last, and difficult to troops, although he said that the al Petraeus has cited that some local regional effectiveness with the dis- cal Patriarch Bartholomew and visits Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM. draw conclusions from a single presence of American forces would leaders in mixed-sectarian provinces tribution of political power. It’s an to Hagia Sophia, Baloukli Monastery, This year’s celebrity golfer will be month’s tally, the figures do suggest make no difference for political rec- have taken matters into their own option already contained in the the Church of Chora and other sa- USA Today sports columnist Chris- that U.S.-led forces are making onciliation. When I asked him about hands, and that they have made Iraqi constitution. Whether it’s a cred sites. The pilgrimage is open to tine Brennan. Sponsorships are headway against extremist factions his government’s failure to achieve some advances, but ultimately, the loose federation with expanded re- all Philoptochos members (and their $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250 and disrupting their ability to strike political reconciliation between the country can’t come together without gional and local powers, or one spouses) and will include an optional and $150. Participation includes back. various factions, which is the great- strong national leadership,” she with a strong central government, visit to Cappadocia on Thursday, Oc- breakfast, awards ceremony, lun- The U.S. military presence is ulti- est stumbling block to stability and added. it’s something the Iraqi people ulti- tober 11-14. There is limited avail- cheon, green fees and golf cart. Sign mately just a prop for Iraq’s security, security, he went onto explain why In Washington, Senator Joseph mately have to decide. The have to ability, and it is on a first-come, first- up individually or with a foursome. Senator Snowe said, and the Iraqi he couldn’t heal all the wounds of Biden of Delaware, chairman of the drive their own political process,” serve basis. For more information, Lots of wonderful prizes. For more Government and people still need to the past. Rather than speaking about Senate Foreign Relations Committee she said. contact the National Philoptochos of- information, call Nick Larigakis at find the internal fortitude to estab- the future and striving to deal with and a Democratic candidate for Asked for he response to argu- fice at 212-744-4390. 202-785-8430. lish and maintain their own stability. the challenges of the present, he re- President, cosponsored legislation ments that the war in Iraq is helping “There’s no question that an addi- mains fixated on the past,” she said. with Senator Sam Brownback (R- to keep terrorists riveted in Iraq, ■ OCTOBER 7 ■ OCTOBER 28 tional 30,000 American troops have “That was one thing that really Kansas), who is seeking the Republi- thereby preventing terrorists from MANHASSET, N.Y. – The Hellenic ELMHURST, Ill. – The Greek Ortho- contributed to greater security on struck all of us – that he offered no can nomination, calling on the Bush striking America again, the Greek Women’s Club of North Shore cor- dox Church of Saint Demetrios cor- the ground in Iraq, but ultimately, proposals for how stability can be Administration to encourage the American senator from Maine said dially invites the community to its dially invites the community to a cel- our troops won’t provide the answer achieved. That’s what was so discon- Iraqi Government and Parliament to that, while U.S. forces are combat- annual Philanthropic Luncheon at ebration of its 40th anniversary cele- for all of Iraq’s problems,” Senator certing about our meeting with him. adhere to the country’s constitution, ing al Qaeda forces in Iraq on a dai- the North Hills Country Club on Sun- bration at The Cotillion Banquets Snowe said. He indicated no intent, fervor, pas- which includes a plan for a loose ly basis, “al Qaeda is not the only day, October 7 at 11 AM. Proceeds (360 S. Creekside Drive) on Sunday, “I was in Iraq a few weeks ago, as sion, predisposition or inclination to confederation of regions under a problem in Iraq. Iraq has a multi- from this luncheon will benefit the October 28, 2007 at 5:30 PM. Tickets you know, and I had the opportunity accomplish political reconciliation limited central government, placing faceted array of problems, and al Foster Foundation for Pediatric Can- are $75. The church traces its roots to to discuss the Iraqi Government’s and stability,” she added. the bulk of power with the regions. Qaeda is also elsewhere, not just in cer Research. The program will in- 1966, when a group of individuals progress, as well as our own military Another Iraqi leader, Sunni Vice The Administration has joined a Iraq.” clude a showing of fine furs and came together to establish a church accomplishments, directly with the President Tariq al Hashimi, told her broad swath of Iraqi politicians – Senator Snowe also told the Her- evening fashions, specialty boutiques in the growing area. The first liturgy Iraqi prime minister and U.S. mili- the missing link is the lack of a com- both Shiite and Sunni, to include Mr. ald she has introduced a Senate res- and a Chinese auction. More than was held on February 18, 1967, at a tary commanders,” she said. mon vision between the various al Hashimi – in condemning the res- olution supporting Greece, and said 200 women from Long Island and rented facility about one mile north “We did see measurable improve- groups, Senator Snowe said. olution as a recipe for splitting the she hopes it helps spur more the New York Metropolitan area are of the current location. The fledgling ments in security. We went to joint “So everything is in a holding pat- country along sectarian and ethnic fundraising activity in the private expected to attend. For more infor- community included 120 members. security stations in mixed sectarian tern. When I went to a market place lines. sector on the victims’ behalf. mation and reservations, call Agatha Today, more than 500 families call provinces. We had an opportunity to in the town of Sab al Bor (near Taji Mr. Biden said the Administra- “I’ve introduced a resolution in Lizardos at 516-627-4053 or Sharon Saint Demetrios home. For more in- work with the military, and we were in the Baghdad Governorate, where tion has mischaracterized the the Senate to express solidarity with Panos at 516-365-4685. formation, call 630-834-7010. shown districts where they have im- 54 percent of all sectarian killings amendment, and insists that it does the people of Greece, and to pledge proved the security. There was cer- occurred in the capital and suburbs not call for the partition of Iraq. “To our support for them and their gov- ■ OCTOBER 8 ■ NOVEMBER 2-3 tainly some progress in that respect, and the number of civilian deaths far the contrary, it calls for keeping Iraq ernment. Hopefully, the resolution NEW YORK – The American Hellenic PORTLAND, Ore.; SEATTLE, Wash. – and that was underscored – the mili- outstripped any other region in Sep- together by bringing to life the feder- will also encourage more private Institute Business Network and The Capella Romana cordially invites the tary achievements and gains,” she tember), one vendor asked someone al system enshrined in its constitu- donations by Americans, regardless New York Chapter of the American community to its 17th Annual Sea- said. to tell me, ‘We need a change in gov- tion. Partition, or the complete of background, to assist Greece, this Hellenic Institute cordially invite the son at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Port- “But the essence is not military ernment. Our government hasn’t breakup of Iraq, is something wholly in addition to the nearly $2 million community to an Informal Network- land, Oregon and Town Hall in Seat- gains. Solidifying Iraq’s internal se- kept its promises.’ Half the popula- different than federalism. A federal in aid our government has already ing Reception at Avra Estiatorio (141 tle, Washington on November 2-3 at curity depends on Iraq’s political sta- tion was driven out of Sab al Bor be- Iraq is a united Iraq, but one in provided. Moving forward, I think East 48th Street) on Monday, Octo- 8 PM. Cappella Romana's name bility. It will take longer than our pa- cause of the violence. In talking to which power is devolved to regional we can do more, and I am currently ber 8 at 5:30-7:30 PM. Cash bar and refers to the medieval Greek concept tience is going to allow, much people there, they told us, ‘we’re nei- governments with a limited central working with the Greek Embassy in complimentary hors d’ouervres. For of the Roman oikoumene (inhabited longer. While our troops help main- ther Sunnis nor Shiites.’ They just government responsible for protect- Washington to see what other assis- more information, e-mail Dean Siri- world), which embraced Rome and tain security and quell some of the want to quell the violence and eradi- ing Iraq’s borders and oil distribu- tance would be most helpful to gos at csirigos100@aol.com. Western Europe, as well as the violence, the fact remains that we cate the insurgents,” she said. tion,” he said. them,” she said. Byzantine Empire of Constantinople can’t continue to deploy and rede- ■ OCTOBER 10 ("New Rome") and its Slavic com- ploy large U.S. contingents. Political FLORAL PARK, N.Y. – The CFA Phil- monwealth. Each program in some reconciliation has not been accom- anthropic Committee cordially in- way reflects the musical, cultural and plished, and it’s going to be difficult vites the community to a fundraiser spiritual heritage of this ecumenical to do so unless the Iraqis themselves for Mrs. Demi Constantinides at vision. A free pre-concert lecture by have the political will,” she added. Towers on the Green (272-48 Grand Dr. John Chryssavgis, theological Even General David Petraeus, the Central Parkway) on Wednesday, Oc- consultant to the "Green Patriarch," top U.S. military commander in Iraq, tober 10 at 7 PM. Mrs. Constanti- His All Holiness Bartholomew, Ecu- concedes the larger point about the nides has been in a rehabilitation menical Patriarch of Constantinople need for an overarching political so- center for several months since suf- precedes each concert at 7:00pm. A lution, Senator Snowe noted. fering a stroke and resulting in a co- panel discussion with audience inter- “General Petraeus, in his counter- ma. Funds are needed for her contin- action forms the last part of the insurgency manual, underscores the ued recovery. For more information, evening's presentation. Led by need for political stability in Iraq, call 718-279-1472. Alexander Lingas, Cappella Romana and says that 80 percent of the solu- is joined by Medieval Strings (Mar- tion for Iraqi stability is political, not ■ OCTOBER 11 griet Tindemans, Shira Kammen, military. But the political surge in WASHGINTON, D.C. – The American and David Morris) in a visionary new Iraq hasn’t happened, and the Amer- Hellenic Institute cordially invites work by Robert Kyr for eight voices, ican people also see that it hasn’t the community to “The Tragedy of two vielles and viola da gamba, and happened,” she said. Greek Politics: 50 Years since Nikos percussion. The text is drawn from Iraqi leaders argue that Iraqi se- Kazantzakis’ Death," a forum pre- the Greek Orthodox Service for the curity forces will not be ready to as- sented by Vassilis Lambropoulos, C.P. Environment from Mt. Athos and sume all of their responsibilities for Cavafy Professor of Modern Greek at prayers and invocations of indige- another 12-18 months, however, the University of Michigan, teaching nous peoples, related to living in har- and even then will not operate with in the Departments of Classical Stud- mony with nature. For more infor- complete independence from U.S. ies and Comparative Literature, at mation, call Mark Powell at 503-236- aid. The Hellenic House (1220 16th 8202 or e-mail at info@cappellaro- It would still be up to the Iraqi Street, NW) on Thursday, October 11 mana.org. Government, Senator Snowe said, at 12 PM. Light refreshments will be and the U.S. can not continue prop- served. For more information call ■ THROUGH MAY 2008 ping it up indefinitely. 202-785-8430. NEW YORK – The Children’s Muse- “The Iraqi Government isn’t mak- um of Manhattan cordially invites ing enough headway toward recon- ■ OCTOBER 12 the community to “Gods, Myths & ciliation, and the American public is NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece,” growing weary of the situation. It’s Church of the Annunciation in Man- an exhibition which allows children either a limited window of opportu- hattan cordially invites the commu- to explore the world of ancient nity or a long time for our troops to nity to its “Gala Dinner Dance,” an Greece at CMOM (The Tisch Build- be there. That’s the choice, but we annual Fall fundraiser at the Harvard ing, 212 West 83rd Street). Your ini- have a limited window in terms of Club (27 West 44th Street) on Friday, tial tour guides will be the great Americans’ patience,” she said, October 12 at 9:00 PM. Entrance fee: gods Zeus, Poseidon and Athena as adding that she felt disappointed by $100. Black tie optional. For more in- they reminisce about their powers the Senate delegation’s meetings formation call 212-724-2070. and responsibilities. Learn how the with Prime Minister al Maliki. Ancient Greeks believed gods and “I’m not confident that the Iraqi ■ OCTOBER 18 mortals interacted. Visit the gymna- Government is building a secure and NEW YORK – The Hellenic-American sium (school) and oikos (home) to stable Iraq. More than a year ago, Chamber of Commerce cordially in- discover which skills were most val- Mr. al Maliki committed to certain vites the community to its 59th annu- ued in Ancient Greek boys and girls. political benchmarks – bringing the al Dinner Dance at 7:00 PM, on Fri- Explore the importance of athletic Sunni’s (who are in the minority) day, October 19, 2007, at the Metro- competition. Become familiar with back into the political process, for politan Club in New York. Angeliki the ancient Greek alphabet. Learn example – none of which have oc- Frangou, chairman and chief execu- about the heroism of ancient Greek curred,” she said. tive officer of Navios Maritime Hold- women in myth and daily life. Climb “All the deadlines have passed, ings Inc. will be presented with the inside a 12 foot tall Trojan Horse. Be but none of the commitments have 2007 Person of the Year Award. prepared to face on-screen dilem- been met. He agreed to a unity ac- Robert G. Shaw, former president of mas, your choices will be tracked cord on major principles, but none Navios and of the Chamber, will along the way and your personal- have been implemented to help serve as Honorary Chairman of the ized on-screen Hero Record can be bring the disparate groups together. Dinner, and will introduce Ms. Fran- e-mailed home. Budding archaeolo- There’s still a political vacuum in gou. Ten years ago, the Chamber gists can visit the Temple of Zeus at Iraq – while our men and women are honored her father, Nikolaos Fran- Olympia and assist in the recon- on the ground,” she added. gos, with the Person of the Year struction of a 3-D temple. For more Senator Snowe also said she Award, and this marks the first time information, call Janet Ralston at thought the Iraqi prime minister was the award has been given to the 212-721-1223. not genuinely willing to pursue the 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007

Marathon Bank Continues to Branch Out to Long Island A Baseball Grudge About A grand opening party and rib- bon cutting was held at the new branch of Marathon Bank in Perfection Lasts for 35 Years Manhasset, New York. From left to right: Piraeus Bank general Continued from page 1 pas asks rhetorically, "when no manager for international activi- one's gone to your right to touch ties Yiannis Kyriakopoulos; Paul he needed but one more out. first base? So I don't buy that." AStathopoulos; Tina Chandra; Larry Stahl, a .232 career hitter, Nikos Tsakanikas, Council- stepped to the plate as the only Pappas goes around telling woman Maria-Christina Poons; Padre between Pappas and perfec- everybody he took it in the shorts Bill Kartsonis, Zoe Koutsoupakis tion. and that's not what was the case. and Nikos Kostakos. This branch The left-handed batter swung Froemming, now in the final is the 14th Marathon Bank in the and missed at the first pitch. month of a 37-year major league United States. Marathon recently Legendary Chicago broadcaster career, remains adamant that the opened new branches in Staten Jack Brickhouse set the tense scene gravity of the moment should never Island and Downtown Brooklyn. for his WGN-TV audience: be a factor. Marathon Bank is a member of "Wrigley Field, Chicago, Sept. 2, "As an umpire, you're not think- Piraeus Bank S.A., a $26.6 billion 1972. Milt Pappas, two outs in the ing on the pitch, 'geez, this is a per- asset banking group, headquar- bottom of the ninth, heading for a fect game,'" says Froemming. tered in Athens, Greece, with op- perfect game. Cubs ahead eight-to- "You're not into that; you're an offi- erations in Greece, South-East nothing; Larry Stahl pinch-hitting cial, not a fan. I can't give him Europe, Egypt, and London, U.K. for the pitcher; strike one the something that he doesn't have Mr. Kyriakopoulos stated that count." coming, either. It's either a ball or a “Marathon Bank is looking to Stahl didn't swing at the next strike, and that's the way I've um- open new branches throughout pitch, and umpire Bruce Froem- pired all my life." the country where there is a large ming called it a ball, outside, to Hundley says the 3-2 pitch was a Greek American community.” even the count. "hair low," but the couple before There was no stalling by Pappas were "excellent." between deliveries. "I don't think anybody would've "Pappas fires away. Swing and a squawked," says Hundley, if Froem- miss! Ball one, strike two." ming had called any of the three a Pappas was just one strike away strike. Metropolitan Evangelos Honors Greek Deputy FM from immortality. In Stahl's recollection, the 3-2 "Here it comes. Outside! Ball pitch was "about four to six inches By Dimitri Soultogiannis off your busy schedules to come and Today, Greece is a modern Euro- Mr. Valinakis offered the Metro- two, strike two." outside." He adds that all four balls Special to the National Herald see me, I certainly appreciate it,” pean country, an equal member of politan of New Jersey a painting of Pappas and Froemming were were accurate calls and that Froem- Mr. Valinakis said. the European union, a model of his hometown, the island of Kalym- both born in 1939; both midwest- ming appropriately called them as NEW YORK – Metropolitan Evan- He thanked the omogeneia for peace and stability in the region.” nos, as a sign of appreciation for the erners with roots in Europe. The he saw them, rather than helping gelos of New Jersey hosted a lun- its sympathy and support through- According to Mr. Valinakis, the metropolis’s hospitality. The Metro- home-plate ump was a Milwaukee Pappas. "You can't do that. It'd be cheon, on Tuesday, October 2, at the out last month’s difficult times in Greek American community is a pri- politan of New Jersey symbolically native of German origin. The pitch- throwing a game," says Stahl. “Graycliff Fine Catering Hall” in Greece, when wildfires killed 66 ority for the Greek government. offered Mr. Valinakis the holy cross er had entered the world in Detroit, Television coverage of the pitch- Moonachie, N.J. honoring the people and burned thousands of “In June we will be passing a res- and urged him and all the guests to with the unmistakenly Greek sur- es in question is inconclusive. The Deputy Foreign Minister of Greece acres of land. olution in the Greek parliament live humble and peaceful lives. The name of "Pappastediodis." videotape from the high-angle cam- Yiannis Valinakis who visited New “I am proud of the Greek Ameri- which will allow Greek Americans expenses for the luncheon were After 13 years of toiling in the era fuels, rather than settles, the de- York early last week to address the can community and all its achieve- to vote in the Greek national elec- covered by “Graycliff Fine Catering minors and nearly two seasons in bate. 62nd Session of the UN General As- ments.” Mr. Valinakis said and tions from their local embassy or Hall” co-owner Mr. Tony Papa- the majors, Froemming was now Time often heals old wounds, sembly. Among the distinguished urged the community to also be consulates in the United States,” he markos. After the event, Mr. Vali- one of 14 men on the diamond -- but not this one. Pappas says he on- guests, his Excellency Metropolitan proud of Greece. “You should also said. “This is a big step that no one nakis went to the UN building four umpires, nine players, one bat- ly recently came across footage that Paisios of Tyana, abbot of the Patri- be proud of your motherland, has taken before. It brings the omo- where he addressed the 62nd ses- ter -- who could determine whether is new cause for consternation. The archal Stavropegial Monastery of Greece is not the country you or geneia and especially young Greek- sion of the United Nations General Pappas and "perfect" would become video shows Froemming, after Saint Irene Chrysovalantou, Bishop your ancestors once left years ago. Americans closer to Greece.” Assembly. synonymous that day, before Stahl's base on balls, looking to- of Apameia Vikentios, the General 12,979 fans at Wrigley Field. ward Pappas and then walking Consul of Greece Mrs. Aikaterini "Here it comes. It's a ball! Ball away, following an earful of invec- Boura, chairman of the PanGregori- three, strike two. Low and away tive from the pitcher. an, New Jersey, Inc. Mr. Ioannis that time." On WGN, Brickhouse said the Sakellaris, President of the Cyprus In the most famous of perfect following: "Froemming, the umpire Federation of America, Mr. Panikos games, Don Larsen's 1956 World walks out, he knows what's on the Papanikolaou, President of the Pan Series gem for the Yankees, veteran line here, he knows how important Dodecanese Federation Mr. Ioannis umpire Babe Pinelli called the 2-2 this is, he has his job to do, he called Kourdistos, President of P.G.E.I. of pitch to the 27th batter in Larsen's it as he saw it." America Charitable Foundation, Mr. favor. Pinelli raised his right hand James Logothetis, Medical Profes- to ring up Brooklyn's Dale Mitchell, sor at Rutgers University Dr. Panos though many saw the climactic Time often heals old Georgopoulos and many others. pitch as high and outside. Catcher wounds, but not this Metropolitan Evangelos and Mr. Yogi Berra leaped into the arms of Dimitrios Foulas, Vice President for the newly lionized Larsen. one. Pappas says he only the Metropolis of New Jersey In this case, Froemming's call on recently came across Board, welcomed the Deputy For- 2-2 was a ball. footage that is new eign Minister to New Jersey on be- Catcher Randy Hundley recalls half of the entire Greek American that 2-2 pitch as "a strike, not 'right cause for consternation. community. “Mr. Minister every sin- down Broadway,' but on the outside gle person who came here today did corner … a pitcher's pitch." But The Brickhouse description did- so for you,” Metropolitan Evangelos Hundley didn't dare argue, he says. n't capture what Pappas sees now, said. “We appreciate you being here Earlier in the game, he'd raised more than three decades later. for the third time within three years Froemming's ire by inadvertently From Pappas' perspective, the um- as we know how busy your sched- brushing dirt on him when Hundley pire appears to be enjoying the mo- ule can get.” Metropolitan Evange- was really upset at himself for hav- ment. los also congratulated Mr. Valinakis ing popped out on an at-bat. "When he (Froemming) turns for his recent reelection as a Greek With the count full -- just the sec- around and walks back to home parliamentarian and told him that ond time all game that Pappas got plate, he has a smirk on his face, the Greek-American community of to three balls on a hitter -- Hundley which I never noticed before," says New York and New Jersey appreci- gave the sign for a third straight Pappas. "Right then, again, I want- ate him very much. slider. ed to kill Bruce Froemming. I said, “I want to thank each and every Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Valinakis gives a speech during a luncheon in his honor hosted by "Now here comes one of the 'This man cost me a perfect game. single one of you for taking the time Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 in Moonachie, N.J. most fateful pitches of the year. Ball Not only that, now he's smirking as three, strike two, two outs, perfect he's walking back toward home game on the line, no-hitter on the plate, like' 'Ha ha, I gotcha.' " line. Watch it. It's a ball. And Pappas "That's so inaccurate, it's unbe- is enraged. Ball four. There goes the lievable," Froemming says. "It's perfect game. The no-hitter is still stuff that he's made up in his mind. The Declassified Story intact. Milt Pappas doing a burn." I don't derive any pleasure if he got Focused on what he'd lost, not a perfect game or a one-hitter. It what he could still achieve -- name- doesn't mean anything to me." of Captain Nick Pappas ly, a no-hitter -- Pappas unleashed a On that day in 1972, Pappas did tirade toward Froemming. get a no-hitter. After jawing at Continued from page 1 tree - my feet were not even on the After all, Pappas went from the Froemming, he got Gary Jestadt on ground - and we were getting shot verge of being the only Cub to a pop-up, setting off a celebration. their trucks. The tremendous ex- at from every angle. Explosions throw a perfect game to the only Pappas is the only man to miss out plosion rocked the earth and their were heard coming from the for- pitcher in history to walk a game's on a perfect game with one out to trucks were blown to smithereens. est." 27th batter after retiring the first go and then complete a no-hitter by They were surprised and dazed. Even after the war, Capt. Pappas 26. retiring the next hitter. One of my men was so close to a continued to serve his country. In Far from subsiding, Pappas' bit- In his postgame interviews, Pap- German truck he was injured by the June 1955, was at a conference in terness has been brewing for 35 pas didn't call out the man who backfire of his Bazooka. We went Geneva, Switzerland with Presi- years. called ball four. up to them, and I started shouting dent Dwight David Eisenhower the "I still to this day don't under- The next day's Chicago Tribune, in German, 'Lassen Sie Ihre Waffen 34th President of the United States. stand what Bruce Froemming was under a headline "Pappas Pitches fallen, oder Sie sterben.' Drop your Capt. Pappas was the president’s going through in his mind at that No-hitter" and sub-headline "Per- weapons or die," he said. time," Pappas says. "Why didn't he fection Bid Ends on Walk," quoted a Capt. Pappas and his men were throw up that right hand like the diplomatic Pappas: "I wanted that also key figures in blowing up the umpire did in the perfect game with perfect game so badly. But I guess I Athens-Salonica Railroad lines and Don Larsen?" shouldn't be greedy. The pitches the Ioannina-Larissa highway. Pappas says his last three pitches were balls. They were borderline In October 1944, Capt. Pappas to Stahl, judged by Froemming to but balls. Froemming called a real and British Colonel C. Montgomery be off the outside corner, were all good game." Woodhouse (the Allied Comman- much better than Larsen's historic In Pappas's 2000 autobiography, der) led the unit in an attempt to pitch. "Out at Home," he explained the strike the railroad lines. "We saw "They were strikes or 'that close' postgame remarks as "a lot of things the Panzer-Zug (German Trains), to being strikes that he should've meant strictly for public consump- Tanks, and many German motorcy- raised his right hand. I had the op- tion at the time and to keep me cles going up and down patrolling portunity to have a perfect game from being fined." their area," said Capt. Pappas. and unfortunately, Bruce Froem- To this day, Pappas and Froem- He and members of his unit dis- ming did not help me at all." ming disagree on just about every- guised themselves as farmers Froemming says his lone con- thing. Pappas says they talked the drawn in a hay wagon by oxen to- cern on the last three pitches was, day after the no-hitter; Froemming wards the target. They cut straight as always, location, location, loca- says they never spoke until meeting through the middle and found tion. at a banquet several years later. themselves pinned down. "They were off the plate and I Froemming says Pappas had an au- Capt. Pappas said his Major don't care if he gets a perfect game tographed ball delivered to him the turned to him and asked, "What do or not. I'm an umpire and I have to next day; Pappas says Froemming we do next?" Capt. Pappas told call a pitch where it is." personally asked him for the auto- him, "We have no choice but to go But Pappas says the circum- graphed ball. in and attack, we will die fighting Above:Nick Pappas in military stances should have come into play Pappas tempers his take only for the United States of America." uniform. Top Right: Nick Pappas for Froemming, and would have for slightly in tribute to Froemming, He fought along side the Greek today Bottom Right: Nick Pappas any other ump. for the longest tenure in umpiring guerillas, General Aris Velouhiotis, took command of Group II after "It's a home game in Wrigley history. and General Napoleon Zervas. To John Giannaris stepped on Land Field. I'm pitching for the Chicago "I have to admire the guy for this day history recalls that they mine. Seven out of 22 members Cubs. The score is 8-0 in favor of lasting as long as he did, but I still were indeed the first and only are M.I.A. The first and only the Cubs. What does he have to lose feel in my own heart that he robbed American combat unit to reach the American combat unit to reach by not calling the last pitch a strike me of a perfect game. … I wish him Parthenon in Athens, Greece, in the Parthenon in Athens, Greece to call a perfect game?" nothing but the best. I just wish he 1944. of 1944. "If it's a blatant pitch that any- had retired 37 years ago." The Allied Airborne assault took body can see it's a ball, then he On what is arguably the most place over the Rhine River at We- right hand man and was in charge out to be a false alarm as it was just President but luckily it was just a should've called it a ball. But it was- controversial on-field episode of his sel, Germany on March 24, 1945. of his security detail. One night, a father and son looking out the father and son looking out of the n't." career, and the one he's always More than 1,000 troop transports Capt. Pappas saw two shadowy fig- window. When asked why he made window.” Froemming says he knew that asked about, Froemming offers a and 18,000 other allied paratroop- ures looking out of a window of the that call Capt. Pappas made no Capt. Pappas led his company Pappas had a no-hitter, but didn't succinct summary judgment. ers in two divisions crossed the sixth floor of the building across apologies. across the Rhine river into Ger- realize at the time that a perfect "Pappas goes around telling Rhine River. Capt. Pappas' para- the street from the hotel. He alert- “I was doing my job and made a many with veteran "OGS" on March game was on the line. "I didn't everybody he took it in the shorts troopers were off-course due to ed Swiss authorities and ran into decision at that time,” he said. 24, 1945. "Today I am 94 years old know if anyone was on base or not. and that's not what was the case." foggy weather. the building combing each floor “Many things were going through and proud to have served my coun- You don't pay any attention to "It was a bloody nightmare," while ripping phone cords off walls my mind that it might be the Rus- try and damn proud to be Ameri- that." The above was published by ES- said Capt. Pappas. "I got stuck on a and knocking on doors. It turned sians attempting to assassinate the can," he said. "How can you not realize," Pap- PN.com on September 27. THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007 COMMUNITY 5 AHEPA Sends Leadership 100 Investigates 271 Care School Scholarship Program

Continued from page 1 who are also members of Leadership Packages to 100, each gave $1 million to the Fire mittee of five people to go visit the Relief Fund, and said the highlight of School and spend a few days there to the meeting was reaffirming that Fire Victims do an accounting; go through every “our investments are going very feature of the School; and see where well; we have $82 million in assets, the money has been spent; to look at and that’s up from $75 million last in Athens the student body; see where the mix year.” of the student body is – where they Asked what the organization are from. Some have gone into plans to do with the interest earned Maloney to TNH: “$2 priesthood. Some have not. But we from the principle, Mr. Behrakis said, million is not enough, have given money for them to be- “We have the Grants Committee come priests,” he said. meeting in a few weeks. We’re going we have to do better” Asked whether Leadership 100 to sit down with the Executive Com- has received an accounting from the mittee, and make certain the monies By Dimitri Soultogiannis School of the first $10 million, he are distributed fairly.” Special to the National Herald said, “That’s exactly what we’re go- Leadership 100’s annual operat- ing to ask for within the next week or ing budget is $900 thousand, he NEW YORK – The American Hel- so.” said: “We have reduced expenses by lenic Education Progressive Associa- Leadership 100 also recruited $70-80 thousand, and (Develop- tion (AHEPA) shipped 271 care eight new members in Chicago last ment Director) Paulette Poulos is do- packages to Greece for the victims of weekend, for a total of 38 new mem- ing a fantastic job. The members the fires that ravaged the country a bers this year, making the organiza- were very happy. The presentation month ago on Tuesday, September tion’s goal of 50 new members at- was one of the best ever.” 25. On Monday, one day before the tainable before the year expires, ac- Asked why Leadership 100 has packages departed to Greece, cording to Mr. Behrakis, who under- not supported Hellenic education in AHEPA along with Olympic Airlines, AHEPA shipped 271 care packages to Greece for the victims of this summer’s fires on Tuesday, October 2, scored Leadership 100’s ongoing America by issuing any grants to the shipping carrier, hosted a special 2007. Olympic Airlines held a special event in the Olympic Airlines Cargo Building at JFK Airport in New success. Greek Orthodox parochial schools, event in the Olympic Airlines Cargo York. U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D - NY, third from left) attended the event. Ms. Maloney said “that $1.3 “The meeting was excellent. and why he seems to be sidestepping Building at J.F.K International Air- million is simply not enough, we have to do better” for the fire victims. Everyone was there. Andy Athens this issue, he said, “This is one of the port in Jamaica, N.Y. Olympic, and the group from Chicago – we all issues we are going to discuss again.” Greece’s main airline carrier is trans- “They were both very optimistic Athens (OA412) which was sched- According to Dr. Grossomanides, met at the Ritz Carlton, and we re- Asked to verify information that porting the care packages for free. about this,” she said. uled to arrive at Eleftherios Venize- AHEPA’s response was much faster cruited eight new members. We have Leadership 100 has offered to finan- Over the past month, AHEPA has Many of the leaders who helped los Airport on Wednesday at 9 a.m. than the U.S. government’s re- recruited 38 new members this year. cially support Hellenic education, been collecting these care packages make the shipment of these pack- “AHEPA stood by the fire stricken sponse to Hurricane Katrina, two The goal was 50, and I’m going to but that the Archbishop expressed from Greek American communities ages possible joined Carolyn Mal- people of Greece since day one,” Mr. years ago. make it by December. We raised reservations and actually blocked around the country. The packages oney at JFK Airport on Monday. Karacostas said. He also thanked “It is true that providing the right $300 thousand among our mem- giving money to the schools, Mr. contain clothing, pillows, blankets Among them Olympic Airlines Car- Olympic Airlines as well as Swiss- assistance at the right time needs bers, and I gave a check to the Arch- Behrakis indicated that Archdiocese and daily essentials like toothbrush- go Manager for JFK Airport Nick port for making the transportation good planning,” he said. bishop for the Archdiocese Greek Faith Endowment Fund had perhaps es and diapers. Georgatos, AHEPA Supreme Vice of the care packages possible. “Of “Many others share the success of Fire Relief Fund,” Mr. Behrakis told influenced the Archbishop’s deci- U.S Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D- President Nick Karacostas, Mr. Or- course we are honored Carolyn Mal- this effort. We would like to thank the Herald. Leadership 100 had ini- sions. NY), a noted philhellene as well as lando Sargent of Swiss Air Cargo, oney was present here today and we the AHEPA Chapters, The Daughters tially given $100 thousand, raising “Well, I think with Faith giving co-founder and co-chair of the Con- AHEPA Supreme Secretary Dr. John thank her for promoting Greek and of Penelope, The Sons and Maids, the total amount to $400 thousand) scholarships, it seems they changed gressional Caucus for Hellenic Af- Grossomanides, Jr and AHEPA Greek American interests in the the AHEPA Governors, all our mem- $82 MILLION IN ASSETS his mind. I think they are going to be fairs traveled to New York specifical- Supreme Governor Louis Arvanites. United States Congress including, of bers, and everyone else who sup- Mr. Behrakis also cited the fact more open now than they have ever ly for this event. Mr. Georgatos thanked Carolyn course, endorsing Greece’s entrance ported us by sending your packages, that Mary Jaharis and Alex Spanos, been,” he said. “I’m glad to be here, congratula- Maloney for her attendance and to the Visa Waiver program.” at their own personal expense, to tions to both AHEPA and Olympic support. When asked to comment on the AHEPA Headquarters. Without all of Airlines for making this day possi- “It is very moving that Ms. Mal- potential delay of the packages ar- them, this would not have been pos- ble,” Ms. Maloney told TNH. “As Co- oney flew from the nation’s capital riving in Greece, Mr. Karacostas sible,” AHEPA’s Executive Director Chair of the Congressional Hellenic specifically for our event. It is obvi- said, “Humanitarian assistance Basil Mossaides said. “Lastly, we Caucus, I will be doing all that I can ous that she cares a lot about Greece takes time and let’s be honest these want to thank once more our friends to ensure that the people of Greece and the Greek people affected by people will need assistance over a at Olympic Airlines who are gener- get the assistance they need to fight this national tragedy,” he said. “The long period of time. It is not some- ously shipping all these care pack- these devastating fires and rebuild entire Olympic Airlines staff, from thing that ends overnight.” ages directly to Greece. Please re- their lives, 2 million dollars is simply our CEO in Athens Mr. Leonardos According to Mr. Karacostas the member Olympic when planning not enough, we have to do better.” Vlamis to our North and South cooperation between AHEPA’s head- your next vacation or making your Through the Greek American America Director Mr. Stelios Pater- quarters in Washington, DC and the flight arrangements to our 86th An- community’s generosity, AHEPA akis and our Marketing Manager local chapters across the country nual Supreme Convention, this up- Headquarters has received more George Kessanis we will do anything was excellent. coming July in Athens. If you missed than $300,000 worth of relief mer- humanly possible to help the com- Dr. Grossomanides told TNH that the deadline for sending in your care chandise over the past month, munity get back on its feet.” “no one should criticize AHEPA for package, but still want one sent on which was sorted, prepared, in- Mr. Georgatos told TNH the 271 being late, what matters the most your behalf, you can contribute the spected and packaged by AHEPA packages departed from JFK’s termi- now is getting those items to the estimated cost of a full package staff. nal 1 at 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday people in need and it looks like we ($150) directly to the AHEPA Emer- “People in Greece do need all aboard Olympic’s daily service to are doing that successfully.” gency Greek Fire Relief Fund.” these items, they do need blankets, shoes, sleeping bags and socks and thanks to AHEPA now they will have access to these items,” Ms. Maloney said. Alex Spanos Donates $1 Million to Fire Victims Ms. Maloney also stressed the need for more assistance provided Continued from page 1 and to a number of other charities ly-owned land development and by the US government. “Greece has and charitable causes. construction companies (based in always been an ally and a great to relief efforts for the victims of the Mr. & Mrs. Spanos have two Stockton, California), Mr. Spanos is friend to the United States. It is at 1986 earthquake in Kalamata, 9/11 sons, two daughters and 15 grand- also owner of the owner of the Na- George Behrakis announced that Leadership 100 donated $400,000 times like these that we need to and Hurricane Katrina relief, hospi- children. 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Friday, October 19, 2007 6:00 p.m. Lecture by: - Georgia Xanthaki-Karamanos, Professor of the University of Peloponissos (Greek) - Christos Ioannidis, Director of the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College, City University of New York (English) Stathakion Center 22-51 29th Street, Astoria, New York 11105 Reception will follow Open to the Public

Saturday, October 20, 2007 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. • Recognition of the Humanitarian and Community Contribution of George Bizos (Human Rights Lawyer) and Vasili Konstantakopoulos (Businessman and Philanthropist) • Recognition of the Contribution of Professor Georgia Xanthaki-Karamanos on the education of the Greek children abroad

Lecture: “Education in Diaspora and Cultural Survival” by professor Georgia Xanthaki-Karamanos 6 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007 Remembering the Past: The Untold Story of the Greeks of Berrien County, Michigan

The National Herald presents the James Smirniotis. According to the villages. Peter Kerhoulas set aside a second part of Elaine Thomopoulos' Souvenir Book of Dedication, 1956, sizeable portion of money in his historical account, "The Greeks of “In June, 1949, Nick Dorotheon will that will be used to educate the Berrien County," a chronicle of the was elected as chairman of the young people of his community. influential Greek presence in South- Building Committee and ground The national AHEPA lobbied to in- west Michigan. We believe there are was broken” for the Annunciation crease the quota for Greek immi- stories of Hellenes around the United Church at 725 Broadway in Benton grants after World War II and the States that need to be told so that Harbor. The book goes on to local chapter sent letters to their they are not forgotten. record, “In November, 1949, at a congressmen for that purpose. Send us your stories, memories, etc. meeting, Mr. Nick Argondelis of- GOD BLESS AMERICA to [email protected]. fered more money for the name of The Greek immigrants and their the Church, which he named Evan- children see themselves as Ameri- By Elaine Thomopoulos gelismos tis Theotokou or Annunci- can. Several of them, in the inter- ation. Others who were active in views conducted by the Berrien the formation of the church includ- County Historical Association, said, ANNUNCIATION GREEK ed John Alexandrou, Charles An- “God Bless America.” They credit ORTHODOX CHURCH drews, Leo Andrews, Nick Ar- America for giving them opportuni- One binding element for Greek gondelis, Mike Baltsas, Nick Balt- ty and take pride in their American immigrants has been their religious sas, John Dorotheon, John Gov- citizenship. They have served in faith. Young college student Joan- atos, Mike Govatos, and Nick Kat- her wars. Over 25 percent of young na Bilionis, when interviewed stat- sulos. Greeks in America joined the U.S. ed, “You can’t separate the two; if On November 23, 1950, a ban- Army during World War I -- the you’re Greek, you’re Greek Ortho- quet was given for the “burning of highest percentage of enlistment in dox.” Since nearly 100 percent of the mortgage.” In 1954 the church the U.S. Army of any immigrant the early Greek immigrants were purchased a house next door at 715 group, according to a publication of baptized in the Greek Orthodox Broadway for the residence of the Greek Heritage Society of Southern faith, having a Greek Orthodox new priest, Rev. Christos Moulas, California. Other immigrants and Church in the community was very his wife and three daughters. those of the second generation important. Before building their The church was located in a res- served in World War II, the Korean church in Benton Harbor in 1949, idential neighborhood close to War, and Vietnam. the immigrants and their children where many of the immigrants and Mike Kerhoulas recalls how it would travel to South Bend to at- their families lived and not far from was when he was drafted for the tend church. A few, although they their downtown businesses. Ac- Korean War shortly after immigrat- kept their Greek Orthodox faith, at- cording to Margie Souliotis, several ing to America, “Things were rough tended local Protestant churches as families lived in a ten-block radius Children loved to visit “Popcorn John” Mousatson on Main Street in Benton Harbor. He sold white and yel- since I knew very little English. On well, such as the Lutheran, Episco- of the Annunciation Church during low popcorn from a window. But inside were gleaming jars of assorted penny candies, caramel apples and the first reveille we had, the palian, and Congregational church- the 1950s, including the Moulas, caramel corn which made him a local legend in Benton Harbor. sergeant marched our platoon. Be- es. Govatos, Andrews, Souliotis, cause I was short, I was put in front On April 11, 1945, an AHEPA Dorotheon, Kanalos, Gust, and er Road site. The New Buffalo lish by Rev. Paul Martin. leaves rolled and filled with spicy of the platoon. He said “Left , right, meeting “was called to determine Couvelis families. church became known as the An- GREEK SCHOOL ground meat). Some non-Greek left, right.” I followed by watching the attitude and the desires of our The Annunciation Greek Ortho- nunciation and St. Paraskevi Greek The immigrants wanted their spouses even learned the language. the others. When he said, “About community towards the oft dis- dox Church membership never Orthodox Church. The newer children not only to retain their REACHING OUT TO face.” I kept going straight ahead. cussed church problem.” At that numbered more than about 70 church’s interior bears a striking re- Greek Orthodox religion but also to THE COMMUNITY He said, “Shorty, Wake up!” I made meeting a church committee was families and individuals. In the semblance to the interior of the old cherish the Greek language, history The annual events organized by so many mistakes, he said, ‘God- appointed. Tom State, on AHEPA summers, during the 1950s and church since the interior decora- and traditions. Tom State writes, the Greek community brought damn, go to the mess hall for KP.’ I stationery, writing about the histo- 1960s, attendance at the church in- tion from the old Benton Harbor “On October 4, (1945) a school Greek culture to the broader had to wash the pile of pots and ry of the Annunciation Greek Or- creased since some of the Greeks church (including the iconostasis committee was appointed and de- Berrien County population. Start- pans the rest of the day.” thodox Church, related that the who vacationed in Berrien County and pews) were moved and in- cided to have school services in ing in the late 1930s, the AHEPA Through the efforts of the local Greek community held a general during the summer months attend- stalled in the new church under the Benton Harbor on Thursday after- and the Daughters of Penelope AHEPA Naturalization Committee, meeting regarding the church at ed the services. direction of Michail Kerhoulas and noon and in New Buffalo on Friday hosted annual Greek picnics. In the Berrien County Greeks taught fel- the Apollo Bar in Benton Harbor on ANNUNCIATION AND Ted Lavedas. at the expense of $15.00.” For 1950s and 1960s, up to 1,500 peo- low Greeks the responsibilities of May 13, 1945. The 20 people at- ST. PARASKEVI GREEK Priests who served the church in decades the school educated young ple flocked to picnics held at the citizenship and encouraged them tending elected the following offi- ORTHODOX CHURCH the early years included Rev. Ioan- Americans in the Greek language Davros/Douvas Resort (formerly to become naturalized. Fruit Belt cers: President Peter Kerhulas; Today, the church congregation nis Panos, Very Rev. Chrysostom and traditions in classes held after owned by the Manglaris family) in AHEPA Chapter No. 292 supported Vice-president John Kanalos; Sec- has moved from the Benton Harbor Trahathaes, Rev. Irenios Souris and regular school hours or on Satur- St. Joseph along the St. Joseph Riv- non-Greek charities such as the retary Tom State; Treasurer George area. The Greeks started leaving Very Rev. Christos Moulas, who days. Joantha Andrews Argondelis er and at Sportsman’s Park, north Community Chest, Red Cross, Good Andrews, and the following Benton Harbor in the late 1960s served the church from 1955 until remembers attending classes once of Berrien Springs. They enjoyed Fellows and local hospitals. Their trustees: Stephen Roumell, Nick and 1970s, partially due to “white his retirement in 1982. Moulas or- a week in the 1950s, along with the Greek-style half-chickens, potato accomplishment in selling War Rantis, John Giaras, Angelo Rose flight,” but also because of the de- ganized the Philoptochos. He en- priest’s daughters: Demetra, Evan- salad, and pastries and danced to Bonds during World War II was and Gust George. They arranged to clining economic opportunities couraged the development of the geline, and Patty. Due to the infu- Greek music at the all-day affair. In amazing. They sold over $200,000 have the priest from Kalamazoo with the loss of many manufactur- choir that continued until the sion of the immigrants who came in the 1970s and the early 1980s, an- worth of war bonds under the come every second Sunday to hold ing companies and lake passenger 1960s when Rev. Moulas’ daugh- the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, at- nual “Greek nights” held at the chairmanship of Nick Peters. services. The congregation held travel. The church remained, how- ters, who played the organ, left tendance at Greek school increased Bridgman American Legion re- Many Greeks accepted positions services at the International Order ever, until 1996, when it relocated during the 1980s. According to placed the all-day picnics. They al- of leadership in various organiza- of Odd Fellows (IOOF), in Benton to New Buffalo. The Greeks have Louisa Kerhoulas, up to 15 children so featured delicious Greek food tions, including the Masons, Elks, Harbor where the AHEPA also met. scattered throughout the Berrien The children proudly attended classes held in New Buffa- and American and Greek dancing. Moose, Chamber of Commerce, AHEPA paid $80 annual rent for the County area, with many full-time recited Greek poems lo during the 1980s. The Very Rev. From 1985 into the 1990s, Annun- American Legion, IOOF, Girl Scouts use of the hall. and second-home Greeks living in Moulas, Louisa Kerhoulas, and ciation Greek Orthodox Church and children’s soccer leagues. The church organizing commit- the southern part of the county and sang patriotic Christina Hager taught the chil- had a food booth (featuring gyros Greeks have not actively sought po- tee raised more that $25,000 for around New Buffalo and Union songs on Greek dren. and Greek pastry) at the Venetian litical offices, with a few exceptions the building of the church. The Pier. Not all of the Greeks living in Independence Day The children proudly recited Festival, which is held annually in such as Michael Govatos and Gust AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope Berrien County attend Annuncia- Greek poems and sang patriotic St. Joseph, Michigan. Since the Anton, who served as Benton Har- brought in money through their tion Church. Some attend St. An- and Ohi Day. Greek songs on Greek Indepen- purchase and renovation of the bor City Commissioners, Spiro fund-raising events. Nick drew’s Greek Orthodox Church in dence Day (when Greece declared American Hellenic Cultural Center, Polymeris who serves on the Bridg- Dorotheon, who had decorated the South Bend, Indiana, and a few at- home for college. He also taught its independence from Ottoman the Annunciation and St. Paraskevi man Planning Commission, and church with hand-carved wooden tend Holy Trinity, a Ukrainian Or- Greek school, assisted by Louisa rule on March 25, 1821, after 400 Church has held its annual Greek Clyde Pappas who had served on ornamentation and iconostasis, al- thodox Church in Michigan City, In- Kerhoulas and Christina Hager. years of domination) and on Ohi nights there, attracting 400 to 500 the New Buffalo planning commis- so crafted church-shaped wooden diana. Some of the early immi- After Moulas retired, other Day (when on October 28, 1940, people. Since 2000, it also holds a sion and school board. canisters that were placed in grants’ children attend other de- priests who served the congrega- Greece said “No” to Benito Mussoli- two-day Greek festival in the early ACHIEVING THE DREAM Greek-owned businesses to collect nominations. tion included the Very Rev. Archi- ni’s request for free passage summer. The Greeks have always com- funds for the church. Non-Greek as In 1982, the church purchased mandrite Efstathios Metallinos, through Greece). Subsequently her The non-Greeks of Berrien prised a small minority of Berrien well as Greek customers supported the former Tin Tree Theater on Rev. George P. Savas, Rev. Theodore soldiers bravely repelled the Italian County enjoy delicious Greek pas- County’s population. The 2000 the church by depositing their Behner Road in New Buffalo, which Vaggalis, Rev. William Conjelko, troops who invaded Greece at the tries such as honey-drenched federal census lists 390 people of change in the canisters and attend- they equipped with a kitchen and and Rev. George Topitges. Since Albanian border. baklava baked with layer upon lay- Greek descent residing in Berrien ing the fund-raising events. remodeled as a banquet facility, 1992, Rev. Basil Stamas, from Kala- The immigrants’ children, on er of thin philo dough, or powdered County, out of a total of 162,453 The Berrien County Greek Or- where the church holds their social mazoo, Michigan, has served the the most part, retain at least a basic sugarcoated butter cookies called residents, a mere 0.2%. The census thodox Community incorporated in functions. In 1994, the church pur- church, with Rev. Paul Martin join- speaking knowledge of the lan- kourambiethes. Hundreds of does not count those of Greek de- 1948 with the following purpose: chased the former Golden Door ing him in 2005. Cantors have in- guage. However, many of the women lined up to purchase the scent who have second homes in “To own and conduct a Church un- Restaurant at 18000 Behner Road, cluded Nick Dorothean, Nick Ar- grandchildren have not retained delectable “take-out” Greek pas- Berrien County. der the jurisdiction of the Archbish- just across from the American Hel- gondelis, Michail Kerhoulas, the language, especially if their tries baked annually and sold from Although small in number, the op of the Greek Orthodox Church lenic Center. Blessed on November George Bilionis, Presbytera Angela mother or father is not Greek. the Benton Harbor church by the Berrien County Greeks have had an for North and South America; to 12, 1995 by Chancellor of the De- Stamas, Jim Bouramas, Presbytera MAINTAINING CULTURE Philoptochos women. Presbytera enormous impact on the communi- conduct a school for the perpetua- troit Diocese, the Very Rev. Archi- Nickie Allen, and Spiro Polymeris. AND TRADITIONS Bessie Moulas, the wife of the priest ty. They have been active in the tion of the Greek language and to mandrite Efstathios Metalinos, the The Greek church community The Berrien County immigrants and an energetic, talented woman, business community, served do such other things for the educa- remodeled facility served the has always been small in number. and their children take pride in spearheaded the effort. Patsy Gov- valiantly in the armed forces and tion and physical development for parish as a second church -- St. Dating back to the 1950s, church their Greek heritage, which goes all atos and Margie Souliotis fondly re- taken leadership roles in various youths of Greek decent.” Stephen Paraskevi. membership never numbered more the way back to classical Greece call that they had “so much fun” organizations. Roumell, William Couvelis, Nick In 1996, the congregation sold than about 70 families and individ- and the contributions of renowned working together in the basement When the Greek immigrants Rantis, John Kanalos, Peter Kerhu- its original church, the Annuncia- uals, although at holidays, such as ancient Greeks who paved the way of the church for this event. came to America, they were short las and George Andrews signed the tion, as well as the two houses they Easter, the church was packed. for Western civilization. They in- GREECE AND AMERICA: on money and education, but long incorporation papers. The first owned on either side of the church. Twice a month services are con- cluded philosophers such as Plato, TWO COUNTRIES NOW on drive, ambition and strength of board also included Alex Gust, Nick Since the sale of the original ducted mostly in Greek by Rev. Socrates and Aristotle, scientists For the immigrants and their character. Michail Kernoulas sums Rantis, John Kanelos, Tom State, church, the congregation has cele- Basil Stamas, and twice a month and mathematicians such as Dem- children, there has been the pull of it up: “We have gone from no shoes John Moutsatson, John Giaras, and brated services at the 18000 Behn- they are conducted mostly in Eng- ocritos, Archimedes, Pythagoras, two countries: Greece and Ameri- to driving a Cadillac ... The poverty and Hippocrates, and artists and ca. Nick Fatouros, when his son punished us so much we didn’t literary giants such as Phidias, posed the question, “Which do you want to fall back.” Aristophanes, Sophocles and like best, Greece or America?” re- Because the Greek immigrant Homer. Objects in the home and sponded, “I like America. I like families stressed the value of edu- businesses, such as pictures or both. I have two patridas (coun- cation, their children have become models of the Parthenon, busts and tries) now.” successful professionals and entre- photos of philosophers, reproduc- A few of the immigrants felt they preneurs. The Greek immigrants tions of sculpture and ancient vas- weren't truly accepted in either have achieved their dream of “mak- es, photos of Greece, as well as country. Demetra Andreason said, ing a new life” for their families as books, remind them of this her- “The sad part is you are here, and well as contributing to the commu- itage. In their homes they also the people see you as a foreigner nity. They have enriched Berrien have mementos of village life, because of the accent I have. And County with their vibrant ethnicity, home altars with religious icons then I go home to Greece and they enthusiasm, and community spirit. and votive lights, and delicate also take me as a foreigner. So I am handmade doilies, embroidered a foreigner in both places.” The exhibit, “The Greeks of tablecloths and tapestries, or hand- Some of the children of immi- Berrien County, Michigan,” is woven blankets. grants have had a struggle regard- permanently displayed at the An- They stress Greek values like ing their identity. Vaso Georgulis nunciation and St. Paraskevi filotimo (treating others with kind- Powers remembers, “While grow- Greek Orthodox Church at 17760 ness, respect and honor) or filoxe- ing up I felt I was stuck somewhere Behner Road in New Buffalo, nia (kindness to strangers). in the Atlantic Ocean, between Michigan. Tours can be arranged Most of the 25 immigrants the Greece and America. When I got to by calling 269-469-0081. The ex- Berrien County Historical Associa- Greece, on my first trip, I felt I was hibit was a joint effort of the His- tion interviewed spoke some Greek going home. I cried when we were tory Center at Courthouse in the home. John Papoutsis says flying over the Peloponnesus. But Square and the Annunciation that he spoke only Greek to his chil- when I got there I felt I had a cork and St. Paraskevi Greek Ortho- dren, even when they were in pub- in my mouth, I couldn’t speak dox Church. It was funded in part lic. The immigrants who came from Greek comfortably, and I came to by a grant from the Michigan Hu- the 1950s through the 1970s also realize I wasn’t a Greek from manities Council, an affiliate of took their children on trips to Greece ... I didn’t feel really Ameri- the National Endowment for the Greece. They stayed for weeks at a can, either, until way into my adult Humanities. time with grandparents, uncles or life.” aunts, thus invigorating their TIES TO GREECE The History Center at Court- “Greekness.” The immigrants continue to house Square published The The immigrants celebrated tra- have strong ties to Greece. The Greeks of Berrien County based ditional holidays, such as Easter, Greek Americans have assisted on research conducted in part- Christmas and New Year’s Day, and Greece since they first arrived in nership with the Annunciation name days (day sacred to the saint America to the present. During the and St. Paraskevi Greek Ortho- whose name a person bears) by 1940s, the Fruit Belt AHEPA Chap- dox Church of New Buffalo, serving traditional foods, such as ter raised $1,058 for the Greek War Michigan and Columbia College, lamb and pastichio (pasta) and Relief and contributed funds for a Chicago. The project also includ- dancing and singing Greek songs. Greek hospital. ed an exhibit, now on display at Even non-Greek spouses learned The immigrants have always the church. The project was fund- how to cook Greek food. Arlene sent money and packages of food ed in part by the Michigan Hu- Pappas prides herself with the abili- and clothes to their families in manities Council, an affiliate of ty to select tender grape leaves off Greece. They helped to build the National Endowment for the the vines for dolmathes (grape churches and schools in their old Humanities. THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007 FEATURE 7

BIBLIA: A BOOK REVIEW COLUMN Capturing Byzantine History Through an Innovative Lens

By Alexandros K. Kyrou Greek appellation for Romans. This Byzantium is the only state that according to The Economist The Oxford Illustrated History of Byzantium. Special to The National Herald Eastern Roman Empire retained both spans and rests at the very cen- moniker of “Charlemagne”). Christianity; The Oxford Illustrated Mango’s edited volume provides Rome’s legal, administrative, and ter of historical motion throughout Mango’s edited volume is part of History of the Crusades; and The Ox- useful distillations of major periods CYRIL MANGO, ed. The Oxford other features, while, at the same the entire medieval period—the on- a resurgence of historical scholar- ford Illustrated History of Modern and issues as reliable reference for History of Byzantium. Oxford: Ox- time, undergoing significant trans- ly state in history to have emerged ship and popular literature on the Europe) communicates a great deal scholars, and it also offers to the ford University Press, 2002. Pp. xvi- formation and evolving into a Chris- in Late Antiquity and to have sur- Byzantine Empire over the last sev- about the growing awareness and thoughtful reader with little or no ii, 334. $55.00, hardback. tian and primarily Greek polity cen- vived until the Early Modern peri- eral decades. These works, by stature of Byzantium among in- background in Byzantine studies an tered on Asia Minor and the Balka- od, embodying the world's longest growing numbers of serious schol- formed readers inside and outside excellent introduction to Byzantium. At a time when discussions ns. Byzantium’s importance as a continuous state history. In short, ars, rigorous research centers, as the academic space. In fact, as a plus for both expert and about the meaning of Europe have cultural, economic, and political Byzantium linked the ancient and well as professional associations, Consistent with the format of the neophyte, one of this book’s greatest provoked renewed interest in Euro- force cannot be overestimated. For modern worlds. It shaped culture, journals, and conferences, are dedi- Oxford Illustrated Histories Series, treasures is the immense number of pean history and intense policy de- a millennium, the Byzantine Empire institutions, tradition, learning, and cated to the robust study of Byzan- Mango’s volume is comprised of pictorial images, which virtually bates about European enlargement, served as the guardian of the classi- belief to produce a vibrant legacy tine history and civilization. One of several inter-connected contribu- bring Byzantium to life. Attractively Cyril Mango’s The Oxford History of cal heritage of ancient Greece and that continues to resonate through- the first and leading academic fig- tions. The book’s twelve chapters produced, The Oxford History of Byzantium should be required read- Rome. It was the originator of a dy- out the Christian and Muslim ures in this trend to rediscover are grouped into two broad cate- Byzantium contains 32 magnificent ing for politicians and citizens from namic cultural commonwealth en- worlds, the world of the Greeks and Byzantium, and, therefore, to cor- gories of information: one category color plates, approximately 200 Berlin to Paris, from Athens to compassing lands and peoples from the world beyond the Greeks. rect erroneous narratives and inter- is chronological, and offers a peri- black-and-white photographs and Rome, from London to Washington. Sicily to the Urals. The empire was Despite the paramount impor- pretations of European history is odization of Byzantine history; the other reproductions, 9 maps, and From the founding of Constantino- the chief protector of Christian Eu- tance of Byzantium and its civiliza- Cyril Mango. Professor of Byzan- other category is thematic and ex- some 22 figures of urban plans, ple on the site of the ancient Greek rope from Islamic expansion. tion, over many centuries Western tine and Modern Greek Language amines Byzantine history and civi- buildings, and transport vehicles. city of Byzantion as the new seat of Byzantium—whose coinage was in European ignorance, cultural arro- and Literature at Oxford University lization according to defining is- The extraordinary scope and diversi- the Roman Empire in 324, to its its time the hard currency of inter- gance, and intellectual and other from 1973 to 1995, Mango is an au- sues. Prominent Byzantinists au- ty of the illustrations in Mango’s conquest by the Ottoman Turks in national commerce—was the finan- prejudices pushed Byzantium into thority on Byzantine civilization, in- thored chapters according to their book leave the reader to puzzle over 1453, the Byzantine Empire played cial hub of world trade and markets the shadows of European and me- cluding its architecture and paint- respective areas of expertise. In all, the omission of the word “Illustrated” an overarching role in world histo- stretching from the Sahara to Chi- dieval history. This dominant nar- ing, as well as the history of Con- twelve leading scholars, four from from the book’s title, in an inexplica- ry. The Byzantine Empire was as na. If, indeed, all roads in the an- rative, which marginalizes and de- stantinople, the city of Mango’s American and eight from British ble departure from the other works in one of the most powerful, sophisti- cient world led to Rome, in the me- values Byzantium, is deeply embed- birth. universities, contribute to the vol- the Oxford Illustrated Histories Series cated, and influential states and civ- dieval world, all roads, all sea-lanes ded in the West’s worldview and Mango’s most recent book, The ume. to which Mango’s book belongs. Per- ilizations in and beyond the and all wealth seemed to converge popular historical perception. For Oxford History of Byzantium, is a The genius of this volume lies in haps this curious omission and in- Mediterranean world. in the New Rome. Indeed, the im- example, the uncritical, widely held solid contribution to Oxford Univer- its accessibility to scholar-experts consistency reflect a lingering and Byzantium was the direct contin- perial capital of Constantinople was belief in the Western imagination, sity Press’ prestigious and highly and general readers alike. Within a misguided, albeit unintentional, uation of the Roman Empire, an- arguably the medieval world’s most or myth, that the Roman Empire popular Illustrated Histories Series. 300-page text, leading scholars of Western impulse to regard Byzan- chored, of course, in the old em- opulent, imposing, and dazzling came crashing down and disap- The very fact that Oxford University Byzantine studies produce a strik- tium as not merely strange and unfa- pire’s Hellenic and Hellenistic east- city, home to unrivalled architectur- peared in the fifth century only to Press, the most venerable of acade- ingly coherent treatment of an im- miliar, but somehow extraneous to ern provinces. Despite Byzantium’s al achievement, distinguished art, reemerge four centuries later as the mic publishers, chose to include perial history whose richness and Europe’s history. Greek character in language and and cosmopolitan grandeur. “Holy Roman Empire” of the Ger- Byzantium in one of its most visible, complexity are its very hallmarks. culture, the empire’s rulers regard- Byzantine society was the source mans, reveals the extent to which respected, and commercially suc- The book is, indeed, a remarkable Alexandros K. Kyrou is Associate ed themselves, quite accurately, as of some of the most significant Byzantium has been both omitted cessful series (which includes titles achievement. In short, the twelve Professor of History at Salem the legitimate successors of the Ro- scholarly and theological develop- and misunderstood by historians such as The Oxford Illustrated Histo- chapters are impressive for near State College in Salem, Massa- man imperial lineage, just as the ments from Late Antiquity to the (who mistakenly identify them- ry of Ancient Egypt; The Oxford Illus- uniform precision in language, with chusetts, where he teaches on the vast majority of Byzantium’s sub- end of the Middle Ages and the be- selves as Europeanists) and their trated History of the Bible; The Ox- narratives that convey an excep- Balkans, Byzantium, and the Ot- jects called themselves Romaioi, the ginning of the Renaissance. Indeed, readers (who understand Europe ford Illustrated History of Britain; tional grasp and understanding of toman Empire. A Graduation Photo Recalling an Unexplored Avenue of Greek American History

Continued from page 1 other items were identified and largely through the support of two Everyone I spoke to agrees that children on the floor were Haralam- Benetatos, who was for many years placed in a historical context. So let Greek immigrants: Panagiotis Vasi- 1939 marks the peak of the school’s bos Milonas, Pavlos Konoufaos, the Genikos Proksenos, or Greek This graduation photograph, for me be clear here: In alphabetical or- lakos and Kostas Andronis. existence. A little over 100 students Demetrios Benetatos, Mrs. Bene- Consul General, of Chicago. Next to it could be nothing else, generated a der, those who responded with tele- According to Mike Nichols’ June attended the Apostolos Pavlos Greek tatos, Mr. Mamounas and Panagiotis him is his wife, whose first name can host of letters and telephone calls. In phone calls or letters to the Greek 27, 1937 Apostolos Pavlos Greek School during that year. The gradua- Vasilakos. not now be recalled. Then we see Mr. the end, nearly half of the 77 people Star photograph (and who I spoke School graduation certificate, the tion photograph seen here does not Mr. Milonas, a tailor by trade, was Mamounas, who attended the grad- seen can now be identified. More im- with, often at length) were Madeline president of the school was Vassilios include the entire class. Not all stu- also a chanter, first at Saint Basil’s uation as the official representative portantly, the memories this single Bell, Katherine Constantinidis (nee Geanopoulos; Constantine DeFotis dents and their families remained for Church and then later at the As- of the Greek American Progressive image calls to mind take us into Kay Kouretas), Bill (Vassilios) DeFo- was the secretary; and the teacher the photography session. sumption Church. He taught not on- Association. Finally, we see Panagio- largely unexplored – if not entirely tis, George Kouros, Georgia Mitchell was Pavlos Konofaos. With the sole The 1940 graduation date and ly the basics of Byzantine hymnolo- tis Vasilakos who, aside from his role forgotten – avenue of Greek Ameri- (nee Sfoundouris), and Michael C. exception of Mr. Konofaos, these po- site has, for the moment, escaped gy, but also hymns for the annual as the school’s financial backer and can history. Nichols. sitions may have changed form time identification. But it is recalled that graduation programs, at the School. principal, also taught thriskefthika The response was so overwhelm- It was Michael C. Nichols (b. July to time. Panagiotis Vasilakos was the July 6, 1941 graduation was held While Mr. Milonas taught Byzantine (religion). ing, I thought I should write an arti- 6, 1926) who provided, by far and named by a number of people as be- at 2707 North Avenue. This event notation, the majority of hymns As we shall see, the Apostolos cle about the information discov- away, the most specific information ing the only principal. marked the School’s final year of op- were principally learned by ear. Pavlos School was never simply ered. Yet when I finished, no Greek in his four single-spaced pages of his- The school had very humble be- eration. For this graduation, the Mr. Konoufaos, who hailed from about learning how to properly read American newspaper or magazine tory and identification. Mr. Nichols ginnings. The first classes, which school’s officials had invited Rev. the island of Kerkyra (Corfu), was and write Greek. would print the story. It was said to also spent time speaking with Bill claimed no more than six to eight Athenagoras Kokinakis of Saint An- the language teacher. He not only be either too long or, according to DeFotis and John Bell confirming students, and the commencement drew’s parish as the guest speaker. In taught in the Apostolos Pavlos Readers who wish to communi- the editors I approached five years various details. Bill DeFotis contact- exercises were held in the living 1941, Saint Andrew’s was located in School, but also conducted private cate with Mr. Frangos directly can ago, “not interesting enough” for ed Katherine Constantinidis by let- room of the Nichols’ home at 3608 a large house on Winthrop Street. Greek-language classes around the contact him at their readers. ter. Mrs. Constantinidis, by tele- W. Lawrence Avenue. As Michael Father Kokinakis was much admired city. The next person is Demetrios [email protected]. How times change. phone, identified and/or confirmed Nichols recalls that first graduation by the adults supervising the school This one image can serve any the identities of a number of individ- ceremony, “We learned a poem… we because of his extensive learning. number of purposes. First, we can uals. George Kouros, who claims he sang a hymn... the Pateremon (The ROLL CALL! learn the fascinating story behind was probably “playing hooky” the Lord’s Prayer), and the Pistevo (The The children one sees in this large the Apostolos Pavlos Greek School. day the photograph in question was Creed).” The school next moved to group photograph, not available for Next, and perhaps more importantly, taken, also took the time to write and space in the building immediately publication at this time, are from left this single image can serve as a case identify various individuals. adjacent to the Nichols home. Once to right, 1ST ROW (the children sit- study in the kind of detailed informa- Taken collectively, all of these ac- there, Nichols recalls, “they bought ting on the floor), the second child tion even one historic image can pro- counts and conversations have been second-hand desks and a black (whose first name is not recalled) vide. In my travels throughout the fundamental in establishing, and board. My two brothers and I, it was was remembered as a Kardis, #5 country from one Greek community confirming, the identities of those our job to clean the blackboard and Sofie Zombolas, #7 Helen Kouretas, to another, I keep hearing from seen in this photograph. After 68 scrub the floor. It was a stove-heated #8 Angelo Kouretas, #10 Kay Ga- Greek Americans how hard it is to years, it’s easy to understand how building, so we had to start the fires naras, and #11 Nick Bell (Bamalis). identify old group photographs. This memories can be vague about specif- in the wintertime.” 2ND ROW: #5 Haralambos Milonas, is quite true. As a consequence, ic details. This information went into In June 1936, the second gradua- # 6 Pavlos Konoufaos, #7 Demetrios many historic images go completely the Hellenic Museum & Cultural tion took lace in the rented facilities Benetatos, #8 Mrs. Benetatos, #9 unidentified. Center file which now accompanies of the Bohemian Society in the 4600 Mr. Mamounas, and #10 Panagiotis But no one ever said historical re- this 11x14 photograph. block north on Pulaski Road. The Vasilakos. 3RD ROWE: #1 Georgia search would be easy. GRADUATION DAY 1939 third graduation was also held in this Mitchell (nee Sfoundouris), #6 Another fundamental point is, I This photograph is of the Aposto- location on June 27, 1937. For the Bertha Karabatsas, #7 Helen Kouve- for one, simply do not want to be in- los Pavlos Greek School’s Sunday, Ju- 1938 graduation, the time and loca- liotis, #10 Ted Theodore, #13 Tony volved with any historical study ly 9, 1939 graduation. This gradua- tion are less well remembered. As Zombolas, #14 Bill DeFotis, #15 Kay which does not deal with specific tion took place in Herzl Hall, then lo- Nichols reports, “by that time, there Kouretas, and #16 Jennie Ganaras. people. The idea that what acade- cated in Chicago’s Humboldt Park were more students in the North Av- 4TH ROW: #1 Despina Pinakidas, mics write is an abstraction or objec- neighborhood. As best as living enue area, so that the next gradua- #3 Marion Gavrilis, #6 Ester Vaki, tive study is fine, but in the end, it’s memory can now recall, around tion (1938) was held in some large #9 Philip Geanopoulos, #10 and useless. It doesn’t protect anyone to 1933-34, Panagiotis Vasilakos, rented hall in the North Avenue/Cal- #11 the Nickolopoulos twins, #12 simply not name them. As a result, Kostas Andronis, Pavlos Konofaos, ifornia area. There were, I’m quite Nicholas Sfoundouris, #13 Tom Pe- I’m not interested in how abstrac- Constantine DeFotis and a few oth- positive, 80 students in attendance trakis, #15 Mike Nichols, #18 John tions may or may not explain histori- ers, (whose names unfortunately, at this affair.” This may well be the Bell, and #19 Tony Kantzavelos. cal events. Hearing what people who can no longer be remembered) location recalled by George Kouros 5TH ROW: #6 Bertha Tomaras, #9 lived these events thought, or think, founded this school. The school and as being on the “second floor over Virginia Geanopoulos, and #10 Cultural Evening today is far more interesting. its programs were totally indepen- Leistikows Fish Market, located on Mary Theodore. 6TH ROW: #1 Cleo Future investigators (and I would dent of the Greek Orthodox Archdio- North Avenue east of California on DeFotis, #2 George Nichols, and #5 The Alexanders S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation in New York pre- suspect a number of our readers) cese. Although parents most certain- the north side of the street,” which I John Nichols (holding the icon of the sented a literary evening with celebrated novelist Ersi Sotiropoulos will want to know the process by ly made what contributions they was later told was 2702 North Av- Panagia). (right) and John Chioles, Professor of Comparative Literature at New which photographs, documents and could, this school was financed enue. The six adults seated behind the York University on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

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By Patricia Trebe "You could talk to her like you after they met, he proposed. A cou- "It really is amazing how many ‘Jane Goodall’ of Snow Leopards Chicago Tribune could talk to your mom," said Egan, ple of months later, they married. times she would pick up the prob- one of eight sisters and one sister- "I knew instantly from the be- lem from the conversation with the By Casey McNerthney man helped build a successful As a beloved pediatrician in the in-law who took their combined to- ginning she was the one for me," mother and what she would tell her Seattle Post-Intelligencer breeding program over a decade, south suburbs, Dr. Mary R. Babaki- tal of 30 children to Dr. Babakitis. her husband said. "It was a perfect about the kids. She was a tremen- and Nicholas and Alexandra had 29 tis always made herself available to "It was like it was grandma taking match." dous evaluator of what the family From the moment Helen Free- cubs through 2001. her thousands of patients.Dr. care of your child. And you felt A year later, they moved to Chica- would say," he said. man saw two snow leopards at "I think it's important that we Babakitis, 87, of Palos Park, one of that. She knew who you were, and go where she finished her residency Dr. Babakitis was on staff at Woodland Park Zoo, they captivat- preserve diversity," Freeman told the founding doctors of Palos Com- she knew the kids' names. She real- requirements at Michael Reese Hos- three hospitals, Little Company of ed her, family members recall. the P-I in 1982. "I don't think every munity Hospital in 1972, died of ly took a personal interest in her pital. Her first position was at the Mary in Chicago, Christ Medical She would stand near them for animal that we look at should be complications of heart surgery, patients that you don't see a lot." Board of Health before she joined Center in Oak Lawn and Palos hours at a time, observing behav- domesticated. We evolved to share Monday, Sept. 24, in RML Specialty Born in a farming community in Drs. Bud and Kurt O'Reilly who were Community Hospital in Palos iors that she would become an ex- with every other creature on this Hospital in Hinsdale. Amaliada, Greece, Dr. Babakitis ig- looking for a pediatrician. Heights. pert at interpreting. planet." "She never refused to provide nored naysayers who said she She formed a small practice in "She was the doctor in the small In 1981, she founded the Inter- Freeman traveled to Asia and care for anybody regardless if they could not become a doctor, her Palos Heights in 1958. town who treated three or four national Snow Leopard Trust, the Europe and around the U.S., meet- had any money or if they were hard family said. She graduated from "She had only one nurse for all generations of people," said her largest organization working to ing with government officials and up and she never missed to return the University of Athens in the late those years," said her daughter, son, Peter. "She really cared about preserve the endangered animal in conservationists. In 1984, she was phone calls," said friend Dr. Basil 1940s and went to New York to Christina. "She always said that pe- her patients and their families. Yet its Central Asian habitat. named chairwoman of the Ameri- Chronis, a retired obstetrician and complete her residency. diatrics was not only about the chil- she was very practical and man- Freeman sometimes traveled to can Zoo and Aquarium Associa- gynecologist. "But that made her a She studied at the New York In- dren, but it was also about the wor- aged her own business very well." Asia alone, balancing her persis- tion's Snow Leopard Species Sur- little apprehensive about one thing. firmary for Women and Children ried mothers. She tried to take care She retired in 1992. In 1993, she tence and maternal grace in trying vival Plan. If she went on vacation, her pa- and at Seaview Hospital on Staten of the worried mothers too." was appointed to the honorary staff to persuade government offi- tients were a little mad at her." Island. While in New York, she met It was that tactic that helped her at Palos Community Hospital. cials to protect the endan- Joan Egan enjoyed taking her her future husband, James, solve many of the child's problems, Other survivors include a grand- gered species. children to Dr. Babakitis. through a pediatrician. Two weeks Chronis said. son. After she died of lung dis- ease Thursday, colleagues praised her as "the Jane Goodall of snow leopards." Freeman was 75. "Helen inspired so many Ethel Papajohn, 80, Treated Everyone Like a Family Member people to help her cause that the Snow Leopard Trust con- By Karoun Demirjian said. “Even at the age of 9, she was service after World War II [Gus] Mrs. Papajohn, whose grandfather tinues to grow stronger and Chicago Tribune so caring and loving.” would come over,” Jim Dimas said. was a bishop in Milos, Greece. In accomplish goals Helen envi- Mrs. Papajohn, 80, died on Tues- “And then he would disappear, and Glenview, Mrs. Papajohn taught sioned almost 30 years ago," Ethel Dimas Papajohn treated day, September 25, 2007 in Glen- I would find him and her in the Sunday school and sang in the trust Executive Director Brad everyone she knew like a member brook Hospital after suffering a pantry, smooching.” choir. Rutherford said. of her extended family. seizure during a physical therapy The couple celebrated their 60th “She always had that air about Born Helen Maniotas, Mrs. Papajohn adopted the session. wedding anniversary in February. her of calmness and everything she Freeman was the only child From the moment Helen Freeman saw grace of motherhood early simply Born to Greek immigrants on “If you asked my father what he did was gentle,” said Jim Dimas. of Greek immigrants who two snow leopards at Woodland Park because she had to, her brothers Chicago's South Side, Mrs. Papa- thought was his greatest accom- “That was really an inspiration to owned the London Cafe in Zoo, they captivated her. said. When she was 9, her mother john was the youngest girl in a fam- plishment in life, he'd probably say me, and everyone who knew her.” Everett. After graduating died, leaving her and her two sis- ily of five children. After graduat- getting my mom to marry him,” Mrs. Papajohn is also survived from Washington State University, Among many awards, Freeman ters to fill the mother's role in her ing as valedictorian of Harper High said son George Papajohn, a Tri- by her husband, Gus; another son, she met Stanley Freeman through received the Alumni Achievement South Side Greek family.. School's Class of 1944, Mrs. Papa- bune associate managing editor. Dean; two daughters, Christine friends in the Coast Guard. Award from Washington State Uni- From that moment on, Mrs. Pa- john received scholarships to study In 1960, Mrs. Papajohn helped Hungerford and Katherine Sawicz; The couple marked their 49th versity and the Evergreen Award in pajohn's ability to care for others at Kalamazoo College in Michigan. establish Sts. Peter and Paul Greek a sister, Irene; and five grandchil- wedding anniversary this year. 1998 from the Fish and Wildlife stood out, said her younger brother She left college in 1947 to marry Orthodox Church, now a corner- dren. "She could bring a smile to your Service. Chris Dimas. Gus Papajohn, her brother Jim's stone of the Greek American com- face whenever you were talking to But just as important are the “She'd make glasses of cocoa best friend. munity in Glenview. The Chicago Tribune published her," Stanley Freeman said of his memories Doug Freeman has of her and give cookies to my friends,” he “When we both got out of the Church was always important to the above on September 27. wife. They have two sons, Doug spending time listening to his and Harry. friends. Freeman became a volunteer "She made it part of her day to docent at Woodland Park Zoo and get to know them and learn things later enrolled at the University of about their life," said her son, a vet- DEATHS Washington, where she earned a erinarian. "I have several friends degree in animal behavior. still tell me she helped guide them ■ DANEGELIS, ANASTASIA gola, Africa that will produce al was held on October 2 at the Holy brother owned and operated Phillips Freeman used that training to become who they are today. LOMBARD, Ill. – The Chicago Tri- enough food to feed 200,000 needy Trinity Cathedral in Salt Lake City. Markets in Auburn and Whitinsville when studying Nicholas and "She was a strong woman deter- bune reported that Anastasia "Tasi" or orphaned children. This pledge Memorial donations to the Benevo- for 50 years before retiring. Mr. Kot- Alexandra, the Zoo's snow leop- mined to succeed, and she always Danegelis, passed away on October spurred others to donate the remain- lence or Restoration funds at Holy seas was a member and benefactor ards, which had been obtained in saw the good in people." 1, 2007. She is survived by her hus- der. He enjoyed stamp collecting, Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (279 of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox 1972 from the Soviet Union. Freeman also is survived by five band Gust; her children Pamela and model railroading, and golf. He South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT Cathedral and a Mason with the Joel "The more I learned, the more I grandchildren, who loved to hang John (Mariola); her grandchildren loved vacationing, especially with 84101). Prouty Lodge. Paul enjoyed travel- saw them, the more interesting on the handlebars of her motorized Nea, Costaki, Anastasia and Aris; her his family, traveling to St. Marteen, ing, camping and skiing with his they were to me," she told the Seat- scooter, family members said. A siblings Nick Balaskas, Nina (Jim) Innisbrook, near Tarpon Springs, FL, ■ KIRITSY, ANNA family. He especially loved time tle P-I in 2001. celebration of her life is scheduled Zettas, Spero (Shirley) Balaskas and and to Greece, his birth country. Tom SHREWSBURY, Mass. – The Worces- spent at his Cape home, with his In the early 1970s, snow leop- for Oct. 13 at East Shore Unitarian Kiki (the late Ted) Dulles; and sever- enjoyed going to dinner with friends ter Telegram & Gazette reported that family and grandchildren; his trips ards didn't breed well in zoos. Free- Church in Bellevue. al nieces and nephews. She was the and family, and he will be remem- Anna (Souliotis) Kiritsy, 100, passed to Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Casi- past President of the Ladies Club at bered as a very fun person to be away on Wednesday, September 26, nos with his brother, sisters and Holy Apostles and St. Basil Greek Or- around, while always encouraging 2007 in the home of her loving son brother-in-law Steve. He enjoyed re- thodox Church and the Hellenic whoever he was with to make the and daughter-in-law with her grand- pairing antique clocks, radios and CLASSIFIEDS Foundation (Hollywood House); for- most of their God-given talents. children by her side. She is survived lamps and had the ability to fix al- mer Chairman of the Dime Walks at “Benefactor, mentor, adviser, coun- by her son, Paul C. (Mary); her most anything. He will be remem- Assumption Church; founder of the selor, friend ….. he will be greatly grandchildren Charles P. Kiritsy, An- bered as a loving husband, father, (718) 728-8500 fashion shows at St. Basil; P.T.A. missed.” Memorial donations to na Tsitsilianos, William P. Kiritsy and grandfather and friend. The funeral HELP WANTED Not affiliated with any member and picture lady at Fair- Saint Nicholas Endowment Fund Christopher P. Kiritsy; her 12 great- was held on October 5 at Saint Spyri- other funeral home. wood Grade School; past G.O.Y.A. (760 W. Wattles Road, Troy, MI grandchildren; and several nieces don Greek Orthodox Cathedral in JOURNALISTS WANTED Supervisor; and Vice President of 48098). and nephews. She was predeceased Worcester. Memorial donations to Nation’s leading Greek American APOSTOLOPOULOS Delta Financial Services for 45 years. by her husband Charles Paul Kiritsy; Saint Spyridon Cathedral-Building newspaper needs reporters and as- Apostle Family - The funeral was held on October 5 at ■ FLOOR, BASIL N. her brothers Dr. Paul Souliotis and Fund, (102 Russell Street, Worces- sistant editor for English weekly Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Deseret Peter Souliotis; her sister Anastasia ter, MA 01609) or Holy Trinity Nurs- paper. Exceptional writing/report- Funeral Directors of Church in Elmhurst. Memorial dona- News reported that Basil Nicholas Karcasinas; her granddaughter He- ing and Rehabilitation Center (300 ing skills and bilingual fluency a RIVERDALE tions to Saint Demetrios Church of Floor, 91, passed away on Thursday, len Kiritsy; and her nieces Diane Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips FUNERAL HOME Inc. Elmhurst (893 Church Rd., September 27, 2007 peacefully at his Souliotis Foley and Susan Souliotis. 01606). and cover letter to 718-472-0510 5044 Broadway Elmhurst, IL 60126). home surrounded by his loving fami- She was born in Delvino, Greece in or [email protected]. New York, NY 10034 ly. He is survived by his wife Ange; 1907, the daughter of Thomas and ■ MAURONAS, STEFANOS 111609/01 (212) 942-4000 ■ DEMERY, THOMAS D. his daughters Alexandra (John) Athena (Economou) Souliotis. 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He is Floor his sisters Evangelia Dala and oldest members of Saint Spyridon Steve Jr., Chris, Harry, Larissa and Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 Jamaica, NY 11432 survived by his wife Beck; his chil- Giannoula Zigoura; his sister-in-law Greek Orthodox Cathedral and a Marco. Son of Xarilaos and Anastasia (718) 745-1010 (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 dren Tom (Carol), Jason, and Cindy Theoni Flogera; and several nieces member of its Ladies Philoptochos. Mavronas, he was born January 17, Services in all localities - (Pat) Crosson; his grandchildren and nephews. He was predeceased Anna worked as a homemaker for 1942, in Preveza, Greece. After serv- Low cost shipping to Greece Tama Demery Quaid (Kevin), by his parents; his sisters Despina most of her years but had also been ing in the Greek Merchant Marines Thomas R. (Monique), Michael Flogera and Hariklia Stavrianou; employed by Worcester Knitting. as a Chief Stewart, Steve moved to ANTONOPOULOS TO PLACE YOUR Crosson, Alexandra Crosson, Lucas, and his brother George Flogeras. He She had a tremendous passion for the U.S. in 1966 with $30 in his FUNERAL HOME, INC. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: Matthew, Anastasia, and Amanda; was born in 1916 in the village of gardening and was an avid photog- pocket and the American Dream. Konstantinos Antonopoulos - (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, his great grandchildren Ryan Quaid Megalo Bontia, Kalavrita, Greece to rapher in her early years. Anna was Steve believed in hard work and for Funeral Director E-MAIL: and Thomas P. Demery; his nieces Nicholas and Alexandra Grammy affectionately known to her great- more than 40 years, he worked to- 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., classifieds@ thenationalherald.com Thalia Theodorou, and Olga Flogeras. His youth was spent as a grandchildren as Yiayia "Birdie" for wards creating a name in the restau- Astoria, New York 11105 (George) Pagonis; and his nephew shepherd in the mountains until he her pet parakeets that she loved for rant industry; first opening the Chios Frank D. (Elham) Demery and their was drafted into the Greek army. He the kids to play with. On behalf of Coffee Shop in Jersey City, N.J., and children Christine, Frank Jr., and fought for the causes of freedom and Anna; Paul and Mary along with the then opened Steve's Blue Room at Alia. He was a servant of God and his democracy for 10 years, spanning entire family wish to express their the Jersey Shores. Steve was married church, loving husband, father, the duration of World War II and the sincere thanks and heartfelt grati- to Gloria Mavronas from 1969 to grandfather, great grandfather, vet- Greek Civil War. He was wounded in tude to VNA Hospice Home Staff and 1972. He moved to Daytona Beach eran of WW II, friend, partner, men- the hills of Albania in 1941. The Elder Care, Dr. Guilbert, Med City 30 years ago and opened Steve's Fa- tor and advisor to many. He served as Greek Government awarded him the and Holy Trinity Nursing and Reha- mous Diner. He then married Bar- an Archon, Order of St. Andrew, an Medal of Honor for his heroic ser- bilitation for the tremendous and re- bara Mavronas, with whom he shared 25 years. For many years he subscribe active member of Leadership 100, vice. Having spent the prime of his markable assistance in caring for An- PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD past president and board member of youth at war, Basil sought a life of na. The funeral was held on Septem- has been an active member of the via the post-office: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox peace and prosperity by immigrating ber 29 at Saint Spyridon Greek Or- Republican Party and also a member ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 Church, Troy, MI, board member of to America in 1951. He was first em- thodox Cathedral in Worcester. of the Greek Orthodox Church in ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 the Metropolis of Detroit, and mem- ployed by the D&RG railroad, but Memorial donations to Saint Spyri- Daytona Beach. Steve enjoyed cook- ber of Orthodox Christian Missions soon his entrepreneurial spirit led don Greek Orthodox Cathedral - ing for friends and family, and had a VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 Center. A graduate of the University him to establish his own business as Family Center Building Fund (102 passion for gardening. He touched ❏ ❏ of Detroit, he began his professional a theater owner and operator for 25 Russell Street, Worcester, MA the lives of many and will be remem- 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 career as a partner at Plante & years. Basil truly enjoyed the friend- 01609) or to Holy Trinity Eastern Or- bered for his generosity and giving VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, Moran, founded and ran Demery ships he made over the years with thodox Nursing and Rehabilitation spirit to the community, strong be- WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA & MARYLAND) Seed Capital Fund, was director of customers and business associates. Center (300 Barber Avenue, Worces- liefs, great sense of humor and busi- ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 Carhartt, Inc., founded and co- Retirement enabled him to further ter, MA 01606). ness savvy. Steve is well respected ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 owned Frosty Yogurt, and currently pursue his passions of gardening, among family, friends and business ■ ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com served as chairman of College Park fishing, playing cards and chatting KOTSEAS, PAUL acquaintances. His spirit will live on ❏ Industries, a company producing ar- with friends at the kafenio. On Sep- WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worces- forever and he will truly be missed NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $29.95 ❏One Month for $3.95 tificial feet benefiting both the mili- tember 25, 1955 he married the love ter Telegram & Gazette reported that by us all. His family will continue to ❏ ❏ tary and civilian population. A proud of his life, Ange Giannopoulos, in the Paul Kotseas, 80, passed away on carry on his legacy. Of all his interests SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $19.95 One Month for $1.95 Veteran of World War II, Tom was a Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathe- Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at UMass- and endeavors, his passion was his Navigator/Bombardier in the U.S. dral in Salt Lake City. Ange immi- Memorial Hospital. He is survived by family. The funeral was held on Sep- NAME: ...... Army Air Corps, serving as First Lieu- grated to America from Manesi, his wife Athina (Nanchu) Kotseas; tember 30 at Saint Demetrios Greek ADDRESS: ...... tenant. He flew 55 missions over For- Kalavrita, Greece just a few weeks his sons Harry P. (Sharon) and John Orthodox Church in Daytona Beach. CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... mosa (Taiwan), China, the North Pa- before their wedding day. Together M. (Cosette); his daughter Patty Memorial donations to Hospice of TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... cific and Philippines. He received a they enjoyed 52 years of marriage (Bill); his grandchildren Christina, Volusia/Flagler (3800 Woodbriar PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: Purple Heart for injuries sustained and raising their four children. He Diana, John, Stephanie, Alexis, Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129). NAME: ...... when returning from a combat mis- loved the outdoors and taking his Alana and Angela; his brother sion. He was a Charter Member and family for rides in the canyons. Basil Charles H. (Helen); his sisters Mary ADDRESS: ...... CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... contributor to the National WWII always looked forward to celebrat- (George), Venus (Bruno) Peters This is a service Memorial in Washington, DC. He ing holidays with family and he lit up Schubiger, Eugenia (Steve) and to the community. TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... was a very energetic man, known to whenever his four grandchildren Georgia; and several nieces and Announcements of deaths Please specify method of payment many as the “energizer bunny”. He were near. He was a fair, honest and nephews. He was predeceased by his may be telephoned to the I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: traveled extensively, both domesti- compassionate man who thanked sisters Claire Donoghue and Helen The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 Classified Department of ❏ ❏ ❏ cally and internationally for business God daily for his blessings. In his fi- Nicas. He was born in Worcester the The National Herald at or please debit my Mastercard Visa American Express and for charity. He supported every nal months, Basil was blessed to re- son of Harry M. and Evangeline (718) 784-5255, CARD NUMBER: ...... good cause, and was especially sup- main at home due to the loving care (Tsetsis) Kotseas. Mr. Kotseas was a Monday through Friday, EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... portive of the Patriarchate in Con- of his wife. graduate of Shrewsbury High 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST stantinople. Most recently he and his The family extends special thanks to School, and was a Navy veteran of or e-mailed to: wife, Beck, contributed half the cost Rita and Sylvia of IHC Hospice for World War II, serving as a Yeoman in [email protected] needed to build a food factory in An- their compassionate care. The funer- the Amphibious Forces. He and his THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007 GREECE CYPRUS 9 Cyprus Foreign Minister Erato Markoulli: U.S. to Blame for Presidential Snub

By Demetris Tsakas Republic of Cyprus Tassos Pa- nity living here. Do you believe that dent of the Republic of Cyprus. Pres- Special to The National Herald padopoulos for some important this incident was merely a coinci- ident Papadopoulos has been wel- meetings – both for the President dence or that it is part of a general comed on official visits and has re- NEW YORK – Cyprus Foreign Min- and myself – and I am leaving satis- attempt to cease the isolation and ceived full honors by dozens of ister Erato Kozakou-Markoulli was fied. I am satisfied from the stand- recognize the occupied territory of countries – perhaps more – in the in New York accompanying Cypriot point that both the President’s Northern Cyprus as a sovereign European Union and elsewhere. He President Tassos Papadopoulos to meetings and mine were substan- state? has visited India, Egypt and almost meetings that took place at the tial, and I believe that all these E. Markoulli: There is certainly all the European Union countries, 62nd Session of the United Nations meetings gave us the opportunity an organized attempt being under- and he has been decorated with the General Assembly, which lasted to explain our positions and hear taken by Turkey within the frame- highest honors that can be bestowed from September 25 to October 3, other countries’ views on a series of work of the Islamic Conference – upon a head of state. Now, I think 2007. Mrs. Markoulli also had an matters – especially the Cyprus is- and on a wider lever as well – for that the reasons why the United opportunity to meet with her for- sue. I am leaving truly satisfied be- the lifting of the so-called isolation. States and the Bush Administration eign counterparts. Shortly before cause I not only had many meet- This amounts to nothing more than in general have not extended an in- leaving New York, Cyprus’ FM gave ings, but because I was satisfied recognition of the Turkish occupied vitation to the President of Cyprus an exclusive interview to The Na- with the content of these meetings. north, and a general elevation of are pretty much well known. The tional Herald, and offered a gener- TNH: Are their still prospects for the status of the break-away entity fault lies with them, and not with al analysis of the results of her a solution thirty-three years after in the occupied land. These efforts President Papadopoulos. meetings. the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, and are not new, but represent some- TNH: In recent years, the tactic Foreign Minister Markoulli ex- three years after the resounding re- thing that has been going on for a of directly briefing the pressed her satisfaction over the in- jection of the Anan Plan by the long time, and has of course been Greek/Cypriot Community in the teractions she had with foreign Greek Cypriots? intensified following the 2004 ref- U.S. and having the President of diplomats, explaining that the E. Markoulli: There are defi- erendum on the Anan Plan – espe- Cyprus participate in major gather- Cypriot Government had an oppor- nitely prospects and it is our hope cially within the framework of the ings within the Greek American tunity to explain their positions re- that the international community Islamic Conference. Community has been abandoned. garding a settlement for the Cyprus will once again turn its attention to With regard to the recent issue Is this coincidence or has this issue, as well as listen to the posi- brokering a settlement for this very that occurred in Syria, I had a method of informing the Greek tions of their on this matter. She serious issue, and that the pro- rather lengthy meeting with my American Community come to be further stated characterized herself posed solution will have the proper Syrian counterpart. We have seen as outdated? as hopeful that the international content. The content of the Anan cleared up several things, but of E. Markoulli: The President of community will once again renew plan – as decided by the vast major- course, there are a few other issues the Cyprus and I – much like my all its attention to reaching a settle- ity of the Cypriot people – was not that remain to be resolved. I am my predecessors – have always had ment for the longstanding illegal the proper content. It was not a so- waiting for some answers and reas- close ties with all the Greek/Cypri- occupation of Northern Cyprus by lution that would reunify Cyprus, surances. ot Community leaders in the U.S. Turkish troops. Mrs. Markoulli re- its people, and its institutions as I was not and I am not in a posi- As you know, leading figures of stated her support for the imple- one country, which could stand the tion to say that this cruise will not AHEPA, the American Hellenic In- mentation of the agreement bro- test of time. Our efforts are geared be repeated under any circum- stitute, and all the other large kered between the Greek and Turk- towards trying to restart talks, once stances, but I am confident that due Greek American organization of ish Cypriot communities by UN Un- the groundwork has been well pre- to our traditionally very close ties the U.S. and other countries visit dersecretary-General Ibrahim pared. I want to stress that many of to Syria and the Syrian people, and Cyprus, and President Papadopou- Gambari on July 8, 2006, and cited the sides that we are speaking with due to the longtime support that los has never failed to meet with the Turkish side’s intransigence as do not understand the necessity of we have offered to the just struggle them to map out policies and the reason for the stagnation in this preparation. of the Palestinian people, in addi- strategies, as well as to exchange putting this agreement into prac- Certainly, in the 33 years that tion to the correct position that views with them regarding the path tice. have gone by, the necessary Cyprus Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Markoulli was in New Cyprus maintains with regard to that Cyprus should follow. Mrs. Markoulli also admitted groundwork should have been York accompanying Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos at meet- the Middle East question, this ally In this instance, the President that Cyprus’ President Tassos Pa- done to pave the way for settlement ings for the 62nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly. is not going to want to ruin its rela- came here for a particular reason, padopoulos is the lone European talks, but unfortunately, we have tions with Cyprus, and we will have delivered his speech before the leader than has not been invited to had to negotiate with the Turkish and Turkish Cypriot sides has be- and all the parties we have been a happy ending to this episode; this General Assembly, and had a series the White House, but attributed side all these years. In all this time, come evident. That is why in the speaking with – Americans and oth- disharmony that has creeped into of meetings at the United Nations, this to the stand adopted by the including during the talks sur- event that the groundwork is not ers – whom we met with through- the relations of the two countries. I and as you know, he met with Bush Administration following the rounding the Anan plan, we were laid, we will surely be led to a new out this past week. Our position co- believe that it will be cleared up Greek and Cypriot Americans dur- rejection of the Anan Plan. When compelled to speak with Mr. Denk- failure, which may yield disastrous incides with the position of the five soon, perhaps much earlier than ing an event at New York University asked why President Papadopoulos tash, a nationalist and loyal servant results this time. permanent UN Security Council my visit to Syria, which is set to for the opening of a new academic has not directly briefed the of the Turkish generals and the TNH: The July 8, 2006 agree- members, who had insisted on the take place in the coming weeks. department. Greek/Cypriot Community of the Turkish state. The positions he pro- ment never went ahead. Has the implementation of the July 8th TNH: The Greeks and Cypriots We maintain the best possible U.S. on the progress of talks, she posed always advocated the estab- Turkish Cypriot side shown a desire agreement two months ago. There- in the U.S. are worriedly asking relations with the Greek American cited the limitations of President lishment of two separate states or a to see it implemented? fore, everyone’s position is that the themselves why President Pa- Community. We have deep appreci- Papadopoulos’ program during his very loose confederation. This is E. Markoulli: Unfortunately, as agreement be implemented. This is padopoulos is possibly the only ation for the role it has played and stay in New York for UN meetings, why the opportunity never existed recently as the last meeting be- the only agreement on the table, President of a European Union the work it has contributed, and and took the opportunity to express to pave the way for real negotia- tween President Papadopoulos and and both sides had agreed to it. member state that has not been in- continues to contribute. Without her gratitude to the Greek Ameri- tions. [Turkish Cypriot leader] Mr. Talat, However, we cannot dissolve vited to the White House. Having this help and the constant support can Community for all the support Because we want to have a true there was no such desire evident agreements and remain in limbo served as Cyprus’ Ambassador to offered by the Greek/Cypriot Com- they have been offering. federation, and the other side – from the Turkish Cypriot side. On every so often just because the oth- the U.S., and having knowledge of munity in the U.S., we could not TNH: What conclusions have with the backing of the Turkish the contrary, I would say that they er side does not want to implement the workings of such things in the have achieved the progress we you drawn from your meetings dur- Government – is at present openly seem to want to do away with the what it has agreed to. nation’s capital, how do you ex- have made today. “I thank the ing the 62nd Session of the UN seeking the establishment of two agreement, or the procedure that TNH: Syria, an ally of Cyprus, plain this? Greek American Community and General Assembly, and what were separate states based on two sepa- had been agreed upon. The prob- allowed a cruise ship to dock in its E. Markoulli: I think that we The National Herald for all their the messages you received? rate religions, as announced by lems we are faced with today are port and accepted Turkish-Cypriots have to look at the policies of the help and the support we have re- Erato Kozakou-Markoulli: I Turkish President Abdullah Gul the same problems that we commu- passports, creating uneasiness U.S. Government. This is not some- ceived from them up until today,” came here with the President of the himself, a rift between the Greek nicated to the Secretary-General within the Greek/Cypriot Commu- thing that has to do with the Presi- she concluded. Acropolis Statues Ready for Crane Ride to New Museum American By Nicholas Paphitis ble block from the Parthenon frieze, volved in removing the remaining proposed that they should be dis- Congressional Associated Press Writer a 2,500-year-old sculpted strip de- sculptures from the Erechtheion and played in Athens, alongside the re- picting a religious procession that Parthenon temples for display in the maining sections, as a long-term ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Swaddled ran around the ancient temple just old museum. loan. Panel to Vote in white drop cloths, hundreds of below roof level. Wearing padded harnesses, the Initially scheduled for completion sculptural masterpieces from the "This is one of the biggest and the sculptures will be hoisted into styro- before the 2004 Athens Olympics, Acropolis are waiting to be delicately least fragmented of all the blocks in foam-filled boxes made of plywood the new, 20,000-square meter On Armenia lifted by crane to a new, glass and the frieze," senior conservator Dim- and metal. Each crate will take up to (215,000-square foot) museum was concrete museum nearing comple- itris Maraziotis told The Associated 2? hours to reach the new museum, delayed by legal fights and new ar- By Desmond Butler tion at the foot of the ancient citadel. Press. traveling just a few meters above chaeological discoveries at the site - Associated Press Writer In just a few days, officials plan to Supervising engineer Costas ground level, according to Zambas. many of which will be visible under start whisking some 4,500 artifacts Zambas said the transfer will take at Up to four crates will make the trip glass floors. It will contain more than WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. con- from the old, cramped Acropolis mu- least a month and a half, although every day. 4,000 works, 10 times the number gressional panel next week plans to seum. It will be the first time the arti- bad weather could prolong the oper- Beyond the creation of an archi- on display in the old museum. vote on a resolution vociferously facts - some of which are considered ation. It will cost 2.5 million euro tectural landmark in its own right, The two-story building was de- opposed by Turkey that would de- among the most important works of (US$3.55 million). there are political aims behind the signed by U.S.-based architect clare the killing of up to 1.5. million antiquity - have been moved from Using three cranes up to 50 me- long-delayed 129 million euro Bernard Tschumi in collaboration Armenians almost a century ago a the site. ters (170 feet) high, a team of 35 (US$183 million) museum. Greece with Greece's Michalis Photiadis. genocide. "Everything is ready for this his- workers will relay the priceless arti- hopes the new building's top-level The building will be capped by a The House Foreign Affairs Com- toric removal," Culture Minister facts - mostly from the 6th and 5th display conditions might propel the glass hall containing the Parthenon mittee plans to vote on the resolu- Michalis Liapis said Wednesday. centuries B.C. - off the Acropolis hill country's decades-old campaign to sculptures. The glass walls will allow tion on Oct. 10, according to Rep. "God willing - and weather permit- into the purpose-built new museum. regain the British Museum's collec- visitors a direct view of the ancient AP PHOTO/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS Adam Schiff, who is sponsoring the ting - the removal will start on Sun- "Every single part of the opera- tion of sculptures from the temple. Workers assemble the cranes resolution. day, Oct. 14." tion will be difficult and requires Parthenon, removed 200 years ago The new museum is expected to that will be used later this month The dispute involves the deaths A trial run will be held next week. great care," said Zambas, a veteran by Lord Elgin, a Scottish diplomat. open in sections next year, but the to airlift ancient masterpieces of hundreds of thousands of Arme- The first piece to make the 400- of the long-running Acropolis The London museum refuses to full collections will probably not go from the old Acropolis Museum nians during the waning years of meter journey will be a 2.5-ton mar- restoration project who was in- return the works, but Greece has on view before 2009. to a new purpose-built museum. the Ottoman Empire. Armenian advocates, backed by many historians, contend the Ar- menians died in an organized geno- cide. GREEK SPORTS The Turks say the Armenians were victims of widespread chaos and governmental breakdown as the 600-year-old empire collapsed in the years before Turkey was born Olympiakos Shocks Werder Bremen 3-1 in Champions League in 1923. "The United States has a com- BREMEN, Germany (AP) – we planned, and then this hap- pelling historical and moral reason Olympiakos rallied to beat Werder pens," Bremen coach Thomas to recognize the Armenian Geno- Bremen 3-1 Wednesday in Group C Schaaf said of his team's weak sec- cide, which cost a million and a half of the Champions League. ond half. people their lives," Schiff said in a Ieroklis Stoltidis, Christos Pat- "Instead of taking a step for- statement. satzoglou and Darko Kovacevic ward, we went backwards." "But we also have a powerful scored in the second half after The German team, hurt by in- contemporary reason as well -- how Hugo Almeida had put Bremen juries all season, had to deal with can we take effective action against ahead in the 32nd minute. two more to regular goalkeeper the genocide in Darfur if we lack Bremen fell to 0-2 while Tim Wiese and top scorer Boubacar the will to condemn genocide Olympiakos now has one win and Sanogo. It was lifted by the return whenever and wherever it occurs?" one draw for four points. of three Germany midfielders, Tor- The committee passed a similar Stoltidis scored the equalizer in sion Fringes, Clemens Fritz and resolution in the last Congress, the 73rd minute, and Darko Ko- Tim Borowski. which was then controlled by Re- vacevic added the third in the 87th With Frings having a strong first publicans, but the measure was as substitute goalkeeper Christian half and Vander stopping two good never brought up for a vote by the Vander struggled to control the attempts by winger Lucho Galletti, party leadership. ball. Bremen appeared headed for a The Bush administration, which With the win, the Greek champi- win. has heard threats from the Turkish ons ended a 31-match losing streak But after the break, Olympiakos government that passage of Schiff's in away games in the Champions applied pressure and closed in on a resolution would damage relations, League. goal. has been trying to quash it. Turkey Patsatzoglou scored the middle Pedrag Djordjevic put one in the is a NATO ally and lets the U.S. use goal for Olympiakos, putting a de- net in the 61st minute, but it was an air base in its country for opera- flected shot past Vander in the called offsides. That was followed tions in Iraq. 82nd minute as the Greeks took by another from Lomana LuaLau. If the resolution is approved by control after the break. The team Bremen wasted several chances, the committee, it would be up to hit the net twice more, but both including a late header from Per House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to de- were ruled offsides. Mertesacker in which the Germany cide whether to bring it to the Bremen had been encouraged defender was unmarked. House floor for a vote. While Pelosi by 4-1 and 8-1 routs in the Bun- Diego, who had a terrific match has previously expressed support desliga after a 2-1 loss to Real AP PHOTO/JOERG SARBACH against Real Madrid, wasn't a factor for recognizing the killings as geno- Madrid in its Champions League Olympiakos’ Christos Patsatzoglou reacts after he scored for the 2-1 lead during the UEFA Champions for Bremen. cide, it is not clear whether she opener. League Group C match between Werder Bremen and Olympiakos Piraeus in the Weser stadium in Bremen, The Brazilian had just one at- would bring this resolution to a "We didn't do anything of what northern Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. tempt. vote. 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007

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Hellenism willingly and lovingly of- Saint Paul that “there is neither Jew vine Bridegroom, the Eternal Lo- Exclusion or inclusion? One must admit that, to the unsuspecting eye, it appeared like a posi- PRESS CLIPPINGS tive first step that Archbishop Demetrios convened a meeting at Archdio- cese headquarters in New York to discuss the voithia effort, the aid our community is providing to victims of the devastating wildfires which swept uncontrollably through large tracts of the Peloponnese and Evia for 11 days at the end of August and into the beginning of September. Why and How Ancient Greece Still Matters Today We were hoping that, beyond the direct and important objective of pro- viding aid to the fire victims, an unofficial organization would be born that By Joseph A. Cannon trol over the military, religious tol- fears Hanson. “The great wealth Hanson tells us, “cannot explain could be transform into a Pan-American organization which will coordi- Deseret Morning News erance and self-critique all had and leisure created by modern the differences between North and nate the community’s efforts on this and other issues of interest to the their origins in Greek thought. technology have confused some in South Korea, the old East and West community and the wider Hellenic world. “Ever more insulated by our ma- However imperfectly implement- the modern age into thinking that Berlin, or Tijuana and San Diego.” As it is well established, however, for a meeting to bear fruit and not terial things from danger, we lack ed, these ideas were thoroughly de- history is linear. We expect that There is more than luck, resources just serve as a medium for pleasant and idle talk, it should be organized all appreciation of the eternal thin bated and first given concrete ex- each generation will inevitably im- and geography at work here. around a specific, measurable agenda. Otherwise, even if hopeful state- veneer of civilization ... So we are pression in ancient Greece. prove upon the last,” wrote Hanson As Hanson notes in “Who Killed ments create an ephemeral sense of euphoria in the beginning, they often on dangerous ground. History gives An essential element of Greek in his NR Online column. Homer,” “The billions of the world degenerate into hot air afterwards, bringing disappointment, dissolution evidence of no civilization that sur- thought is the idea of eternally ex- Hanson's concern is that the are rapidly adopting the Western and even despair. vived long as purely secular and panding democracy and equality. West has become soft, cynical, fear- economic and political example We must remember that this is a national crisis of immense propor- without a god, that put its trust in This secular prophecy has become ful and insulated. He fears that the that began with the Greeks. ... tions. It is thus imperative that the meeting’s agenda is not only well estab- reason alone, and believed that hu- true. Born more than 25 centuries West's intellectual and cultural Proof of this dominance is to be lished, but also transparent and clearly understood beforehand by all in- man nature was subject to radical ago in a tiny spot in what is now elites have, at best, lost confidence found (in the fact that) ‘Western’ it- volved. improvement given enough capital southern Europe, and with no evi- in the idea of the West or, at worst, self has ceased to be a geographic As far as we are concerned, there is a dual purpose for such a meeting, and learning invested in the en- dence of a prior civil society so or- are full of self-loathing and hate for term (but) now describes the sense as we have argued from the very beginning when the fires first erupted: deavor.” ganized, the democratic idea the West. These inclinations may of a people.” First, a body should be created – under the Archbishop’s leadership (in So wrote Victor Davis Hanson spread. Its spread was fitful and well be seeping deeper into the fab- One scholar, Garry Wills, em- recognition of the central role the Church plays in our lives) – and second, recently in the Wall Street Journal. somewhat episodic. Sometimes go- ric of our culture. blematic of many others, tells us that this body undertakes and completes a much-needed project in the Last Wednesday, September 26, the ing to ground for centuries. But the Hanson sees “multiculturalism” that “concept of a ... core of cultur- name of the community (e.g., a school, a hospital), in cooperation with University of Utah College of Hu- spark lit in ancient Greece burst in- (no culture is worse than the West), al values at the center of Western the esteemed former Foreign Minister Petros Molyviatis, who is heading manities gave us and its students to full flame with the American utopianism (communism, fascism, civilization is entirely false.” (Wills up the Greek Government’s relief fund. the treat of bringing Dr. Hanson to Revolution. Nazism), cultural relativism (no is also wrong about a great many But this is not the Archbishop’s agenda. He seems to be following a dual Utah for some lectures. He is a Se- Though he only briefly touched rule of law based on Divine Man- other things.) Hanson responds but contradictory strategy: one real, the other illusional; or simply offering nior Fellow at the Hoover Institu- on the role of Christianity, Hanson date) and moral equivalence (the that “Wills is unaware that every- something for public consumption, but inevitably resulting in the dis- tion, Stanford University and a na- understands that Athens alone can- West is no different than the non- thing he now takes for granted in parate use of our resources and ultimately achieving results far below this tionally syndicated columnist. His not account for Western civiliza- West) as infecting the West. his own life — his freedom, his abil- community’s means and abilities. public lecture, “Why Greece Mat- tion. Jerusalem was also an indis- Another major threat Hanson ity to question, provoke and cen- In the end, the “victory” the Archbishop seems to envision for himself ters,” was delivered at the Hellenic pensable element in the rise of the fears is the cultural amnesia caused sure, his education, his safety and will be a Pyrrhic one, and the community as a whole will look bad. Cultural Center in Salt Lake City. West. It is often argued that the ear- by thinking that the West became security — derive from a Western More specifically, the Archbishop – in cooperation with Rev. Alexander Ancient Greece matters vitally ly church fathers, Orthodox and the West by accident, a conse- core of values that are quite differ- Karloutsos – formed his own committee to handle the Fire Relief Fund, to us today because it laid the foun- Roman, but especially Augustine, quence of geographic determinism. ent from other cultures and that be- consisting of several personages – people above suspicion, but closely dation for Western civilization. In rescued Athens from obscurity and The best known proponent of this gan with the Greeks.” aligned with the ubiquitous priest. Hanson's view, the modern West, melded it with Jerusalem to, in view is Jared Diamond, author of Hanson's call to the intellectual It wasn’t until later that the Archbishop invited other people, those who built on the foundation put in place fact, lay the foundation of the West. “Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates and physical defense of these core head up some of this community’s largest and most important organiza- by the American founders, is really What relevance does all this of Human Societies.” Diamond at- values is ignored by us at our own tions – as we reported last week – in order to “know what has been done rooted in principles framed by the have to us today? Unless we under- tributes the ascendancy and domi- peril. up to this point, and reconfirm that there is intent to continue.” Greeks. The notions of individual stand and defend the virtues of the nance of the West to the luck of ge- When asked by one of our correspondents whether they discussed a and inalienable rights, private West, we may be only one genera- ography and proximity to natural The Deseret Morning News pub- collective effort and forming a single fund this past September 24, even property, free market, civilian con- tion away from a new Dark Age, resources. This pernicious notion, lished the above on September 30. under the umbrella of the one formed by the Archdiocese, the Archbishop said, “I did not discuss it, and I will not discuss it.” What need is there to add anything else? The Archbishop said it him- self: There will be no interaction between his “august body” and the rest of the community. At a time when the community needs to unite, the Archbishop is being Huffington Post Makes Effort ‘To Become an Online Newspaper’ advised to follow exclusionary practices, and is thereby preventing mem- bers of the community from fully interacting with one another. By Joshua Chaffin goal,” Ms. Huffington says, “is basi- sion detailing Saddam Hussein's page and public face are becoming Why shouldn’t the more affluent members of this community sit at the Financial Times cally to become an online newspa- supposed weapons of mass destruc- ever more like a traditional news- same table with the “commoners?” We’re willing to bet that the “august per.” tion. paper - with a clean layout and dis- body” would be keenly interested in hearing what the leaders of this com- When Arianna Huffington an- Others blogs, such as Gawker, “Definitely, the Judy Miller story crete sections - Mr. Perretti is busy munity’s major organizations have to say, and that they would be very nounced plans two-and-a-half Talking Points Memo, PaidContent spiked traffic and established who introducing new features to stoke open to their ideas, too. years ago to publish a blog, she was and the Drudge Report, have also we were - that we would not accept conversation among readers and We would also suggest finding a figure who could really stand as a greeted with derision by many of matured into fully fledged busi- the conventional wisdom,” said Ms. bloggers. leader to pull all efforts together. We have heard the names of Paul Sar- the vocation's purists. nesses with multiple staff on the Huffington, whose own postings on It is an approach that he refers banes and Michael Dukakis tossed around. Has anyone thought to ask The archetypal blogger, after all, payroll, advertising revenues and the subject were not only more to as “the mullet strategy” - a refer- them to participate in any way? And what is the interaction between the was supposed to be a solitary out- regular conferences. pointed than would be found on ence to the infamous hairstyle that Church in America and the Church of Greece? sider who worked from home - They are moving to the main- many newspaper editorial pages, features a trim front and a scraggly This is a time to be pulling people together, not to be keeping them preferably in pajamas - railing stream just as traditional news but far more numerous. back: “It's business up front, party apart. We all want to help our ancestral homeland, for God’s sake. against the arrogance and excesses companies are making a deter- Like a standard newspaper, Ms. in the back.” Finally, contrary to many promises the Archbishop has made to disclose of the so-called mainstream media. mined effort to become more “new Huffington insists that her contrib- ONLINE SALVO SPARKS a full and detailed list of donors, no such list has been made public yet. But Ms. Huffington, on the other hand, media.” utors maintain accuracy. All errors A ‘MEL GIBSON’ DEBATE as we have promised, we intend to keep asking for full disclosure quite of- was a multi-millionaire author and “It gets confusing when the New must be corrected within 24 hours, The virtues of blogging as a ten until it is provided to the community. socialite with a Rolodex of well- York Times starts launching a ton of lest bloggers have their posting medium were given an unlikely connected friends from Hollywood blogs, and the Huffington Post privileges withdrawn. Yet she ar- demonstration last year when Mel to Washington. starts offering news,” said Jonah gues that one of the blog's strengths Gibson, the actor, was arrested for In spite of that frosty reception, Perretti, a 26-year-old MIT gradu- is an attitude and immediacy that drunk driving and caught on police Stellar contributors the Huffington Post has emerged as ate who is the company's resident distinguishes it from the main- audiotape making anti-Semitic re- the fifth most popular blog on the tech whiz. “Things start to blur.” stream media's sometimes-tortured marks. It was Mary Jaharis of New York, wife of pharmaceuticals magnate web, according to Technorati, the Ms. Huffington's roots are decid- attempts at objectivity. “None of Hollywood types largely re- Michael Jaharis, who contributed $1 million to the Archdiocese Greek Fire Internet tracker. The blog claims. to edly old media. She was born in this 'on the one hand, on the other mained quiet in the immediate af- Relief Fund two weeks ago for those whose lives were shattered by the cat- attract 3.5m unique users a month. Greece and studied economics at hand', “ she says. “You have to be- termath of the scandal. But Ari astrophic wildfires which ravaged Greece last month. “They laughed when Arianna sat Cambridge (she was president of lieve that there is a truth to be fer- Emanuel, voluble founder of the This week, it was the ailing Alex Spanos of Stockton, California who down at the keyboard, but she was the Cambridge Union debating so- reted out.” Endeavor talent agency, was out- came through with yet another million dollars. right, and she's built something ciety) before becoming a prolific While they may not have the re- raged. Not wanting to go through We all owe them both our deepest thanks and gratitude. pretty incredible,” said Jeff Jarvis, a author and columnist. sources or brand recognition of es- the ordeal of crafting and pitching In our estimation, Mr. Jaharis is the leading Greek American today in journalism professor at the City She casts the Huffington Post as tablished newspapers, Ms. Huffing- a newspaper op-ed piece, he in- terms of influence and generosity. He is a private, low-key person one does University of New York who also an online version of a sprawling ton and her co-founder, Kenneth stead called Arianna Huffington not read or hear about very often, except perhaps when he strikes a mega writes a media blog, BuzzMachine. dinner-party conversation with a Lerer, believe they have advan- and dictated an entry. deal in the pharmaceuticals industry, through which he made his fortune; These days, Ms. Huffington and global crowd of more than a thou- tages. One is that they do not have “The entertainment industry when he donates millions to some worthy cause; or when he needs to lend her partners tend to recoil slightly sand well-connected friends. At to maintain an army of reporters to cannot idly stand by and allow Mel his voice to an important issue confronting the Church. when the Huffington Post is called any moment, it might feature post- gather news. Another is that they Gibson to get away with such tragi- American society at-large will always remember Mr. & Mrs. Jaharis’ a blog. To them, blogging is merely ings from comedians such as Larry are not weighed down by a legacy cally inflammatory statements,” names for the galleries in New York’s famous Metropolitan Museum of Art the latest technology tool to trans- David and Harry Shearer, journalist business. That means that they Mr. Emanuel wrote, urging indus- housing Greek and Byzantine antiquities. form the news industry - just as ca- Charlie Rose, British columnist Si- have lower costs and can afford to try heavyweights to shun Mr. Gib- If that is not enough testament to their status and goodwill, it tells only ble television yielded CNN and the mon Jenkins, talent agent Ari take risks without unnerving long- son - even if it meant sacrificing a small portion of two lives which were blessed beyond imagination, and 24-hour news cycle. While that tool Emanuel and the odd senator or time readers. their bottom line. who seem to have striven to remain true to themselves: wise, humble, may be central to their success, congressman. “That's why these big media The posting, widely quoted in mindful of their roots and where they came from, and who do not reject a their aim now is to expand the Not all of them took to it instant- companies were never successful at newspapers and magazines around truly worthy cause. Huffington Post into a mainstream ly. ‘What's a blog?’ Ms. Huffington launching cable channels in the the country, seemed to precede a Their generosity is so widespread, few outsiders can accurately calcu- media business - a path that other recalled Arthur Schlesinger, the 1980s,” says Mr. Lerer, a former widespread condemnation of Mr. late it. On top of that, Mr. Jaharis also gives of his time generously to the blogs are also pursuing as the once- distinguished presidential histori- Time Warner executive. “They had Gibson. “It really shifted the de- Church as Vice Chairman of the Archdiocesan Council. fledgling medium becomes more an, asking when she first ap- to buy them, and the same thing is bate,” Ms. Huffington says. Alex & Fay Spanos have also been extraordinarily generous with the professionalized. proached him about contributing. happening now with the Internet.” fortune they made in real estate and development. They, too, keep Greece Toward that end, the site has Mr. Schlesinger ended up faxing in But there is still one constituen- The Financial Times published close to their hearts, and try to help whenever they are asked to whatever added new sections focusing on en- his submissions on typewritten cy where the Huffington Post's blog the above on October 2. degree possible. tertainment, media and business in pages. That did not bother Ms. heritage is a handicap: Madison Av- Their achievements and their adherence to their Hellenic heritage has an attempt to lure more readers Huffington, though. “If it has the enue. Advertising agencies are in- further elevated the good Greek name in America, and their generosity and advertisers. With backing from fingerprint of the author's mind, to creasingly taking notice of the au- has helped advance many noble causes. Softbank Capital, the venture capi- me, it's a blog,” she said. diences attracted by a few elite There are countless others who qualify as successful Greek Americans tal fund, the Huffington Post has al- The Huffington Post has devel- blogs. Yet many are still wary of the today (and we’re not speaking of those who are Greeks in name only; so bulked up staff numbers. It now oped a loyal following as a sort of free-for-all, uncensored perception there are unfortunately a few too many of those). has 43 full-time employees, includ- liberal-leaning anti-Drudge Report. attached to them. Subscribe Call it a byproduct of generations of hard work, or of riding the same ing nine advertising sales represen- Its home page tends to feature a After some false starts, in which wave the rest of the super rich in America have ridden, which brought tatives and a publicist. Its editorial bevy of links to news stories critical Mr. Lerer has shuffled strategy and them enormous wealth, but one can not help wonder about the good offices, on the fourth floor of a of the Bush administration - all of sales personnel, he claims the Huff- which could and would result if just five or ten of those fabulously wealthy Manhattan loft, include rows of which serve as grist for more im- ington Post is now breaking even today... Greek Americans were to get together and undertake a major project right desks and flat-screen televisions passioned blogging. some months. The privately held here in America – let’s say the creation of a prominent Greek American in- that resemble nothing so much as a The site has also built its audi- company does not disclose actual The National Herald stitution of higher learning, a superb Greek American high school, a hos- traditional newsroom. ence with a relentless focus on se- figures. With the 2008 election ap- pital or – you fill in the blank. Perhaps the most dramatic - and lected stories. One was the scandal proaching, the partners are confi- (718) 784-5255 In any event, it is these types of individuals, the Jaharises and Spanoses revealing - recent move was to hire involving Judith Miller, the former dent that the Huffington Post is [email protected] of our community, who help set an example for succeeding generations of a handful of well-known journalists New York Times reporter who pub- heading for prosperous times. Greek Americans to follow. to do old-fashioned reporting. “Our lished reports before the Iraq inva- In the meantime, as its home THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS Analyzing Canada’s Decision on the Macedonian Issue

Last May, Liberal MP Lui month of February de- to claim the allegiance lic was left to languish in obscurity – Temelkovski introduced a private spite freezing temper- of both Canadian mi- the dream of a greater Macedonia Meet the best anti-popular member's bill that called for Cana- atures of -20 Celsius norities. Perhaps, was confined to history books, maps da to recognize the Former Yu- convincing the Conser- Greek-Canadians and storytelling. The Greeks occa- goslav Republic of Macedonia as vative government of should look more sionally protested, but the United music group in Greece the Republic of Macedonia. This the day not to recog- closely at Liberal Party, States and NATO were far too con- seemingly innocuous bill raised nize FYROM as Mace- an organization they tent with Tito's anti-Soviet policies If beauty is in the bining jazz and Greek nary an eyebrow in Ottawa. Yet, donia. Yet, the Greek- have given their un- to take it seriously. Indeed, all eye of the beholder, music seem other oth- that relatively obscure legislation Canadian community questioned loyalty, countries that have gone along with when it comes to mu- er-worldly and, well, proposed by the official opposition voted almost unani- and decide if their in- the narrow nationalism of Skopje’s sic, at least, taste is in complicated. They also in the Canadian Parliament con- mously for the Liberals terests have been ade- policies over the name and claims to the ear and not on the were influenced by vinced the Conservative ruling par- in the national elec- quately represented. an ancient cultural identity may tongue, even if popu- groups and singers ty to recognize FYROM as Macedo- tions the next Novem- by DR. ANDRE In the fullness of time contribute to a microcosm of the Yu- lar music is so sweet from Greece and nia in September. The Government ber. GEROLYMATOS the Liberals have goslav problem of the 1990s. and insignificant it abroad - Led Zeppelin, of Stephen Harper adopted the For the next twelve equated the interests Despite the outward appearance melts away quicker Socrates (Drunk the British slight hand technique and years, the Macedonian Special to of over 350,00 Greek- of a prosperous and multicultural than sugar on your Conium), Bourboulia, will continue to use FYROM in mul- issue remained in The National Herald Canadians in Quebec, Yugoslavia, the forces of extreme tongue. It’s saccharine Poll, Area, and later ti-lateral relations but Macedonia abeyance and only oc- Ontario, Manitoba, Al- nationalism lay just under the sur- and artificial, like the Police and famous in direct dealings with Skopje. casionally sparking interest berta and British Columbia with face. In fact, one reason why Yu- people who pretend to by ANDY Greek jazz players For 16 years, Canadian govern- amongst Canada’s Greek popula- those of 11,000 in one part of goslavia began to unravel in the be singers and have to DABILIS Sakis Papadimitriou ments have stayed clear of the tion. However, the FYROM’s Dias- Toronto. 1980s was because it could not rec- cover up their lack of and Floros Floridis. Macedonian issue and had adopted pora in Toronto did not remain idle Subscription to the use of Mace- oncile Serbian predominance and talent by shaking Special to Kanellos said he be- the use of FYROM a designation and from 1992 worked diligently to donia also means agreement with the latent nationalism of the con- around on the stage to The National Herald lieved that the way Pa- stipulated by the UN. One consid- reverse Canada’s foreign policy. some voices from Skopje, that all stituent republics. Regional identi- disguised beats. So it padimitriou would eration was that the previous Liber- Working in tandem with Skopje, Slav citizens are descendents of ties supplanted federalism and is that the likes of ABBA, from yes- hammer his piano or Floridis would al Party Governments counted on members of that minority contin- Alexander the Great and of the an- common sense. Overnight, Slobo- terday, and Britney Spears, of to- play in a completely atonal mode Greek-Canadian votes in critical ued to claim Macedonian as the cient Macedonians – everyone, of dan Milosevic set in motion the day, infect the airways and televi- opened their eyes to the freedom of ridings of Montreal, Toronto and rightful name for FYROM and man- course, with the exception of as process for a greater Serbia that, in- sion screens with popular music. jazz. Vancouver. Another was the lobby- aged to secure support from politi- much as 40 per cent of the popula- evitably, led to civil war. Those who like it say there is a They didn’t just want to sample ing effort of the Greek Community cians, academics and journalists. tion that is Albanian. Airports, Despite their common ancestry, place for it. Yes, in the trash can. Coltrane or the other jazz greats in Canada through the Hellenic The combined efforts of both Dias- schools, buildings and bridges are Serbs, Croats, Slovenes and Bosni- People who don’t like it are though, they wanted to take jazz in Canadian Congress that had man- pora and Skopje led to the offering named after Alexander, Philip or ans had different memories of the called music snobs who don’t un- a new direction and after playing a aged to mobilize public opinion in of lucrative contracts to Canadian other historical figures whose past and saw themselves as distinct derstand the pulse of the people lot of it in the 1980s they made a favor of the Greek cause. firms and that ultimately tipped the names provide an instant link with peoples. The Macedonian problem, and what people want and like to discovery. Around 1990, they got Unfortunately, the Greek Com- scale. It remains to be seen antiquity. to some degree, is not only a mirror hear. That’s why more people read their hands on some tapes of tradi- munity at large did not follow the whether the gratitude of FYROM’s During Tito's heyday, the Mace- image of Yugoslav religious and Donald Duck and romance novels tional Greek songs and instrumen- rest Canadian voters by giving 11,000 strong Dispora will trans- donian republic constituted a small cultural divisions but also compli- than Richard Ford or Saul Bellow tals from the Simonas Karras Col- some of their votes to the Conserva- late into votes for the Conservatives part of the federation, a reminder cated by the Albanian factor. The too, although since you can’t legis- lection. Rellos bought each them, tive Party and as result this party in the next election. Like the of the brief flirtation with a greater Slav extremist's insistence on a sin- late taste people are always going but didn’t listen to them at first, just owes little to Greek-Canadians. Greeks FYROM’s Canadian Diaspo- Yugoslavia that would have encom- gle ethnic Macedonian identity to gravitate toward popular music put them in a crate and sent them This is all the more remarkable be- ra has always voted for the Liberal passed western Bulgaria and within a unitary state will further because it’s the Prozac equivalent to his uncle in Chicago who had cause the previous Liberal Party Party will they now switch to the Greece's northern province of alienate the Albanians and encour- of an acoustic drug. Greeks refer to asked for them. It was a large col- Governments, with the exception Conservatives? If they do they will Macedonia. To this end, Tito armed age them to seek separation. their own brand as dog music be- lection, and after some time, the of not recognizing FYROM, did lit- give Harper’s government a critical and trained Greek Communist in- This potential new Balkan crisis cause that’s what it sounds like, but uncle taped those vinyl records and tle for issues dear to the Greek riding in Toronto that may make a surgents who waged a destructive will also be fuelled by granting in- you can’t get away from it on the sent him back tapes which Rellos Canadian community such as difference between a minority or civil war in Greece from 1946 to dependence to Kosovo, a move that radio or television. listened to and excitedly passed Cyprus, the Patriarchate and North- majority government. 1949. Concurrently, he stocked the will act as a magnet for Albanians In Greece and Europe, it’s just them on to his band members. ern Epiros. In fact, the Liberal gov- This may explain why the Con- fires of a distinct Macedonian na- in the Macedonian republic. In the the same as in the US, where pre- Rellos said it was like a home- ernments tended to side with the servative Party Government recog- tionalism that would serve as a fig ensuing civil war, the Yugoslav hor- teens, teens, and people who think coming for their Greek roots and Turks more often than with the nized FYROM as Macedonia but leaf for the Yugoslav dictator's rors of the 1990s will once again they’re still teens love popular mu- ancestry and they realized the pow- Greeks despite the significant pres- not why the Liberal Party, in spite Balkan ambitions. The idea was plague the region. sic for about 30 seconds before they er in traditional Greek music and ence of Greek-Canadians in their its large Greek following, allowed that, under the label of pan-Mace- go on to the next big thing that lasts decided to put it together with the ranks. Liberal MP Lui Temelkovski to donia, the Yugoslavs could absorb Dr. Gerolymatos is chair of 30 seconds. Quick, name a popular best of American jazz techniques Even the Macedonian issue was bring a private members bill to Par- parts of Greece and Bulgaria. Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser music star in the US of the 1990s. and sounds. They said they wanted inherited by the Liberals from the liament that eventual triggered the Tito's dream never became a re- University in Vancouver, British Europe can’t poke fun at US pop to create something timeless, not Conservatives in 1992 – in that year recognition. ality because Stalin would not Columbia and the author of "Red music because it sells so well here just reproducing existing songs but the Hellenic Canadian Congress or- Certainly the Liberals have con- countenance a rival Communist Acropolis, Black Terror: The and has been emulated with MTV focusing on contemporary experi- ganized a mass rally of 20,000 who veniently disposed the Macedonian strongman in southeastern Europe. Greek Civil War and the Origins versions that showcase singers so ences rather than “the princess in demonstrated in Ottawa during the issue and can now try to continue As a result, the Macedonian repub- of Soviet-American Rivalry." light they should be forced to wear the castle waiting for her prince,” tie shoes so they don’t float away. as Kanellos put it. Part of that This year’s Eurovision contest was process was their emphasis on us- almost won by a Ukrainian trans- ing non-traditional instruments: vestite wearing tin foil, and last the drums, the bass, the guitars, the year’s was won by a Finnish group saxophone and the piano, instead What Will Happen if the United States Attacks Iran? dressed as monsters, although their of bagpipes and tambourines. costumes weren’t as bizarre as their Antoniou said the group was Three days in the Persian Gulf jad may not under- Corps are so deeply US historically, and this administra- music. But hey, they won and are lucky in the 1990s when a new and the same question creeps into stand that provoking over-extended in Iraq tion in particular, has never demon- probably rich now too, making wave of ethnic and world music, in- every conversation. As an ex-Ameri- an American adminis- and Afghanistan that strated the ability to coordinate and money out of knowing their fans cluding African, began getting can Ambassador, and presumably tration that so happily they would be at grave execute a vast master plan generally are inane enough to want the stuff more attention from serious musi- an expert on all things American, displays a breathtaking risk if Iran retaliated by meets derision. Arabs cite the fact they pump out. And let’s not forget cians and their fans. Mode Plagal everyone I meet here gets around to management incompe- escalating support to that none of the major Democratic that Greece won this contest too, in drew too on music from islands like asking: “Will America attack Iran? “ tence blinded by a war- the insurgencies. The candidates for President argues 2005, when Elena Paparizou Patmos and he said they knew they The locals follow U.S. news reports like ideology and des- burden of war would against war as evidence that the wowed crowds with “You’re My had a good formula. “If we could with a great deal more attention perate for some way to rest entirely on air Bush Administration cannot be Number One,” which, admittedly, take Greek folk music and make it than do Americans. And well they rescue a legacy lost in power which has never stopped. However, the war in Iraq you couldn’t keep out of your head. like an American standard, with should. Their homes and livelihood the morass of Iraq. Ah- won a serious conflict has convinced most Arabs that we But it faded away fast. harmony changes ... we wanted a will go up in flames – not ours. madenijad has also un- unaided by ground will fail. So it is that in Greece, the jazz and blues feeling with the What do they see: a drumbeat of derestimated the de- by AMB. PATRICK N. troops. Israel’s defeat Some powerful people within the adored singers are Kati Garby, she melodies. Greek music, like in news reports, ‘expert” talking heads gree to which his anti- THEROS in Lebanon is only the United States Government want to of the long tresses and short-on-tal- Macedonia, had special complicat- on American television and Wash- Israeli bombast has giv- latest example. Worse, attack Iran. Most of them have a pa- ent songs, Saki Rouvas, who has ed rhythms. We learned from this ington politicians building a case for en the Israel lobby Special to unless we persuade thetic confidence in the effective- talent but has squandered it with material how to transfer the beats war like the one that justified the in- leverage to push the US The National Herald Saudi Arabia to open ness of air power. The neoconserva- songs like “Shake It,” that came in from seven beats into blues.” They vasion of Iraq. towards war with Iran. its airfields to a mas- tives, who demonstrate greater con- third in Eurovision in 2004, a con- have also incorporated New Wave, In truth, the situation now is To further complicate our world, sive deployment of land based air- fidence in ideology than reality, still test where the higher you finish the funk, soul and hip-hop into music much more ominous than in 2003. we opened a Pandora’s box of sec- craft, the burden will fall entirely on believe that “shock and awe” works worse your music is, and a rapidly- that is at once introspective and In 2003 the neoconservatives in the tarian hatred across the Middle East US Navy carriers and offshore cruise and after a day or so of devastating growing list of wannabes who play searing. Earlier, they had blended Administration exploited a single in- not seen since the early days of Is- missiles. A carrier battle group is a air attacks the Iranian people will to big audiences, while in smaller in reggae, and the influences of cident, the attacks on 9/11 to stam- lam. Shia vs Sunni sectarian hatred formidable formation but is so ex- rise up and overthrow the mullahs. clubs and sometimes lesser venues Fela Kuti, Salif Keita, Youssou N’- pede the American people into war had lain dormant for eight cen- pensive that we only have nine such On the side of sanity, most of the se- a group like Mode Plagal, which Dour and Peter Gabriel’s various which the neocons had sought long turies; we seem to be deliberately groups in the US Navy. For opera- nior leadership of the US Armed has fused American jazz and blues collaborations before taking office. Unlike 2003, stirring it up in hopes that more re- tional reasons, only four or five Forces – with the apparent excep- with traditional Greek music and Their first album, in 1995, was the region is now fraught with ten- gional violence can somehow extri- would be available for war with tion of the Air Force -- tell their civil- folk melodies is left to infuse their noticed in America too, where the sion that could easily boil into war cate the administration from its co- Iran. Geography dictates that at ian bosses that it will not work. At too-small number of hardcore fans group would like to play if they can even without a nudge from Wash- nundrum. Now it threatens to drag least one or two battle groups would least, Rumsfeld and his crowd no with music that soars and chal- find a backer who could introduce ington. Israel is looking for some many more Muslim countries into have to operate within the restricted longer run the Defense Department lenges and reaches into your mind them to Americans weaned on jazz, way to reverse the loss of military sectarian conflict, especially in the waters of the Persian Gulf, an ideal and Secretary Gates seems to have a and heart and leaves you feeling but who haven’t heard it interpret- prestige and humiliation at the vital oil rich Persian Gulf area. We killing ground for the land-based grip on reality. Nevertheless, should something besides wanting to ed like this. “Mode Plagal is hipper hands of the Lebanese last August. did this in Iraq by destroying the sec- missile shore batteries and small the President decide for war the shake your booty. than any American record I have The US administration, in alliance ular and urbane thirty percent of combatants of the Iranian Navy. American military will suppress its Mode Plagal, whose meaning is heard in a long time … they make a with Israel and authoritarian Arab Iraq’s population that are Iraqi na- Furthermore, Iran has made it clear misgivings and do the best it can. a musical term referring to a me- case for fusion that might have regimes has pushed Lebanon to the tionalists and loosed the dogs of sec- that it will strike back by destroying Fortunately for democracy, the dieval mode, really began 25 years saved the genre 20 years ago,” said brink of civil war once more. The tarian civil war. the oil and gas export facilities of American military accepts civilian ago, but came into its own only a Modern Drummer magazine about Washington-led international deci- The Bush administration began our Gulf Arab suppliers. No serious control heart and soul and will do its decade later. It features the original their ethnic-jazz debut. sion to starve the Palestinian people its term laudably encouraging observer believes we could stop duty even if ordered into a national members Thodoris Rellos, the saxo- In 2002, their third album, for the sin of holding democratic democracy in this troubled region. them. Some experts predict that if disaster. This is a problem for the phonist and singer; guitarist and Mode Plagal III, was voted number elections has broken Palestine into It apparently forgot that people we Iran destroyed only one third of ex- politicians, and we who elect them, singer Kleon Antoniou; and drum- 13 in the top 20 of the World Music two hostile sections. To avoid nego- do not like might win free elections. port capacity, world crude oil prices not for the soldiers. mer Takis Kanellos. In 1998, per- Charts of Europe, but they contin- tiating peace with the Palestinians, Those who oppose our policies won could easily reach and stay at $200 a cussionist Angelos Polychronou ued to experiment, keeping tradi- Israel has set about systematically elections in Palestine, Lebanon and barrel for several years. The Hon. Ambassador Theros joined, and then was joined by tional Greek music as the nucleus. destroying their livelihood while even Iraq. In Egypt, an aging author- That the United States does not served in the U.S. Foreign Service Manos Saridakis, Antonis Maratos, The next year, they produced an- supporting the faction that lost the itarian regime rigged elections and appear to see war with Iran as a cat- for 36 years, mostly in the Middle and Florian Mikuta, who take part other album, with the Turkish elections. jails the opposition. Whether astrophe that will dwarf the debacle East, and was American in their frequent live concerts. group Bosphorus, with new compo- In 2003 we did not have the through incompetence or hypocrisy, in Iraq mystifies everyone in this vi- Ambassador to Qatar from 1995 They found that their different sitions of their own and their new bleeding sore of Iraq; four dreadful seven years later we have become tally important region. Most Arabs, to 1998. He also directed the backgrounds, but love of Greek mu- colleagues, re-inventing the edgi- years in which we will have killed the champions of oppression. even our closest allies, believe fer- State Department’s counter-ter- sic and an idea to meld it into other ness of a kind of music that you just more than 3,000 American soldiers, There is little doubt that serious vently that the US Government rorism office and holds numer- American-inspired influences like don’t hear on the radio, because it’s permanently maimed and disfig- players within the Bush administra- works with Israel to control Middle ous U.S. Government decora- jazz would produce a unique sound too good. So maybe there’s hope ured another 20,000 and spent al- tion want to go to war with Iran and Eastern oil. The argument that the tions. that captured the best of both. An- yet. As Antoniou said: “There’s a lot most half a trillion dollars. The Iraq soon. Britain’s Economist maga- toniou loved rembetika, remem- of people who like crap, but there misadventure has destroyed our zine, a serious conservative publica- bering how his parents used to lis- are people who like good music … claim to moral and political leader- tion that had staunchly supported ten to traditional music from if you give good taste to people, ship around the world. At least a him until a year ago, fears President Epirus. Rellos loved Byzantine mu- they will take it.” And that should few of the neoconservatives (for ex- Bush will attack Iran in a desperate sic and was influenced by relatives be the real vision of music. ample, Mr. Cheney) made it clear effort to retrieve his place in history. like his uncle, a cantor in the Greek that they took us to war in order to Finding a casus belli that can be sold church. Kanellos was playing rock, Mr. Dabilis was the New England gain direct control of Iraqi oil and to to the American public (remember: blues and jazz. All three, however, editor for United Press Interna- intimidate the neighboring oil pro- we have elections in 2008), howev- liked jazz and its power of improvi- tional in Boston, and a staff writer ducers; oil prices are now two and er, requires imagination and hard sation. They said they liked the and assistant metropolitan editor half times their pre-war level and work. Although the accusation that spirit it gave them to produce music at the Boston Globe for 17 years show every sign of climbing higher. Iran seeks to build nuclear weapons “without the need of an over- before relocating to Greece. His The law of unintended conse- is plausible, the administration’s lies whelming virtuosity.” column is published weekly in the quences still rules. The Republicans in the run-up to the invasion of Iraq There’s no dance fever to what National Herald. Readers interest- and neoconservatives fear the voters makes this a difficult sell today. they do, even if some of their im- ed in contacting him can send e- will punish them in 2008 and rather Therefore, they have turned to an- provisational skills and riffs com- mails to [email protected]. desperately need a diversion. Like- other ploy: convincing the American wise, the possibility of a major reces- public that Iran supports killing sion flowing from the misguided American soldiers in Iraq and GUEST EDITORIALS economic policies of the Bush years Afghanistan. By all appearances demands something dramatic to fo- they are trying to construct a chain The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views cus voters elsewhere and scare them of evidence supporting this thesis so for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s back to supporting the right wing. that they can escalate to war with name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View In 2003 Iran had supported the Iran. Again, given the Administra- Points Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY US occupation of Afghanistan and tion’s public commitment to over- still demonstrated support against throw the Iranian Government, they 11101. They can also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e-mailed al-Qaeda and narcotics trafficking. may very well have provoked the to [email protected]. Due to considerations of space Today, Iran’s bombastic President provocation. we enforce a strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reserve the right to edit for believes has decided to provoke the War is not a foregone conclusion. repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We regret that we are unable to ac- Americans in order to enhance his Circumstances have created formi- knowledge or return manuscripts, published or unpublished. own power against his domestic op- dable obstacles to a success. The ponents. Unfortunately, Ahmadeni- United States Army and Marine 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 6, 2007