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 500 May 12, 2007 $1.00 GREECE: 1.75 EURO Community Archdiocese Pays $1M in Responds Out-of-Court Settlement To FYROM’s For Old Sex Abuse Case By Theodore Kalmoukos the California misconduct case that Rhetoric Special to the National Herald was to be paid off over time in 14 months.” BOSTON, Mass. – The Greek Ortho- The report also states that Mr. FYROM’s Foreign dox Archdiocese of America entered Dimitriou “further reported that into an out-of-court settlement for there were 2 active litigation mat- Minister Takes Swipe $1 million this past January with an ters, one involving clergy miscon- alleged victim of one of two former duct and a second one involving al- At Greek Americans priests from California, according to leged copyright infringement on a report released by the Archdiocese software for the San Francisco Me- By Dimitri Soultogiannis Finance Committee during the Arch- tropolis Folk Dance festival. The lat- Special to the National Herald diocesan Council meeting in Hous- ter case will be covered by the insur- ton, Texas on April 27. ance.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Greek ac- The report does not mention the Mr. Dimitriou, Archdiocese Gen- tivists in the United States respond- name of the priest or the alleged vic- eral Counsel Emmanuel Demos and ed to FYROM Foreign Minister Anto- tim, who will collect the sum directly Cathleen Boufides-Walsh, a member nio Milososki’s statements attacking from the Archdiocese’s general ac- of the Archdiocesan Council’s Legal the Greek American community and count (the Archdiocese does not and Executive Committees, did not Philhellenes for being “ineffective” have insurance for sexual miscon- return the National Herald’s tele- about the name issue. duct cases). phone calls. “We regret that the honorable According to information ob- During the last five years, the foreign minister of FYROM selected tained by the National Herald, there Archdiocese has paid out approxi- to attack Greek American citizens were two cases of Orthodox clergy mately $10 million in sexual miscon- and Philhellenes of the United States sexual misconduct in California duct cases and legal fees, according in such an aggressive and scornful which generated lawsuits. One in- to Michael Jaharis, Vice Chairman of way. Instead of inviting further dis- volved the late Archimandrite Stan- the Archdiocesan Council’s Execu- cussion, he prefers polarization and ley Adamakis, who pled guilty to tive Committee, whom the Herald isolationism as a means by which to charges in 1990 that he sexually mo- interviewed recently (see March 10, carry out the political agenda of his lested two teenagers, and who was 2007 edition, page 1). ministry,” said Council of Hellenes murdered by a lover in 2003. The As the Herald reported last week, Abroad (SAE) U.S. Regional Coordi- other involves another Archiman- another lawsuit was filed in the sexu- nator President Ted Spyropoulos. drite who is said to be suffering from al misconduct case of Rev. Nicholas “We suggest that it would be ASSOCIATED PRESS AIDS and currently lives in a Katinas, former pastor of Holy Trini- more prudent if Mr. Milososki fo- They had a sense of fashion, even way back then monastery as a defrocked priest. ty Church in Dallas, Texas. cused his own energies on address- The Finance Committee report According the Finance Commit- ing the challenges faced by his new- An ancient bronze funereal urn, in which archaeologists discovered the largely intact remains of a 2,700- states that Archdiocese Administra- tee report, the Executive Committee ly-born country, instead of attacking year-old fabric, is seen in this undated handout photo released by the Greek Culture Ministry this past tive Director Jerry Dimitriou “report- elected American officials and Amer- Wednesday, May 9. The find, in the southern Greek town of Argos, is extremely rare, archeologists said. ed on the $1 million settlement on Continued on page 4 ican Philhellenes who are trying to promote peaceful relationships be- tween Greece and FYROM,” he said. “Greece is the most mature and robust economic power in the region and a credible strategic player on the TNH Proud to Present its 500th Issue international scene. FYROM should seek Greece’s support to realize its By Mark Frangos necessary to distribute a newspaper Cretan Association of America. economic growth and sustainable Special to the National Herald for the ever-growing English-speak- Mrs. Pallios remembers one arti- development. It would be counter- ing generations of Greek America. cle in particular which moved her productive for FYROM’s foreign poli- NEW YORK – For the last 500 weeks, To help us celebrate our first 500 and also solved a years-old mystery. cy to continue to violate the provi- since October 18, 1997, the National issues, we are proud to let you, our “Your paper recently reported sions of the United Nations-brokered Herald’s weekly English edition has loyal readers take the spotlight. that Father Papageorge from interim agreement between the two been informing Greek Americans of We searched around the country Modesto passed away,” she recalled. countries,” Mr. Spyropoulos added. news about their culture, heritage and found that many of our sub- “He would have been 97 years old in In response to questions concern- and religion. There have been stories scribers were more than willing to October, and there was a very nice ing submission of a draft resolution ranging from triumph to tragedy; become journalists for a day and dis- article about him. There was a pic- on the name dispute to the House of stories about life and death. cuss what they think the Herald has ture of him also when he was a priest Representatives last Friday, May 4, The Herald reported how the meant to them and the Greek Ameri- in Nebraska. Apparently, the Arch- Mr. Milososki told FYROM’s state tragedy of September 11, 2001 im- can community. diocese saw that picture, but never news agency that it would be better pacted Greek American families, and Some felt that the Herald’s great- knew who that priest was until they for the Greek American lobby to fo- Greece’s practically flawless hosting est asset was its ability to inform. read the article.” cus its energy on helping Greece im- of the 2004 Olympic Games. Some of “We like it because it keeps us in- Many other readers enjoy articles prove its domestic situation and sup- our stories have made you laugh, formed with what’s going on in our about the struggles of Greeks from porting Balkans stabilization within sometimes we made you cry, but we churches, and with the Greek com- across the country, when they first NATO integration, instead of wast- always do our best to instruct and in- munity,” said Despina Pallios of immigrated to chase the American ing it on an “irrational dispute.” form our community in English – Ceres, California, whose husband Mr. Milososki also cited an exam- ever since our publisher deemed it Gus was a past president of the Pan- Continued on page 5 Issue #1: Saturday-Sunday, October 18-19, 1997 ple from Greek mythology to demon- strate how “pointless” it is for Greek activists to keep trying to prevent FY- ROM from referring to itself, and from being recognized officially, as the “Republic of Macedonia.” New French President Has Roots in Thessaloniki Archdiocese Mr. Spyropoulos said he was amused by Mr. Milososki’s refer- PARIS (EJP) – The tough-talking had a privileged upbringing in the Jews by King Ferdinand in 1492. was the first of seven children. His Advised To ences to Greek Mythology. Nicolas Sarkozy, who emerged tri- affluent Paris suburb of Neuilly, The Mallah family initially set- real name was Aaron, but the fami- “Greece, along with the learned umphant from French presidential where he served as mayor from tled in France. About 100 years, lat- ly called him Benico. At the age of election last Sunday, May 6, ahead 1983 to 2002. He studied law and, er the family immigrated to Thessa- 14, Benico and his mother left for Drop Case Continued on page 4 of his Socialist rival Ségolène Roy- unlike most of France’s ruling class, loniki. France, where he studied medicine al, casting himself as a reformer avoided the elite National Adminis- Sarkozy’s great grandfather, and served in the French army as a and the man who wants to lead tration School (ENA). who died in 1913, was a well doctor during the Second World Against 19 France into a “clean break” with a Twice married, Sarkozy has known jeweler there. His business War, and where he met his future discredited past. three children – the third by his cur- was destroyed when a fire de- wife Adel Bouvieux, an attractive The 52-year-old son of a Hun- rent wife Cecilia, with whom his stroyed almost the entire city in nurse. In order to marry her, he was Parishioners AHEPA to garian immigrant and a French stormy relationship has received 1917. baptized in the Roman Catholic mother of Greek Jewish origin, widespread coverage in gossip The grave of Mordohai Mallah is Church and took the name Bene- By Theodore Kalmoukos Honor Three Sarkozy has served as Interior Min- magazines. still in Stavroupoli, where it was dict. Special to the National Herald ister twice, as Finance Minister Sarkozy’s mother is from the transferred from the old cemetery The couple had two daughters, and, since 2004, president of the Mallah family, which originally just before the Nazis destroyed the Suzanne and Andrée, the mother of BOSTON, Mass. – The attorneys At Convention ruling Union for a Popular Move- came from Spain – like almost all Jewish cemetery during World War Nicolas, who married a Hungarian representing the Greek Orthodox ment (UMP). Jews of Thessaloniki in northern II. Archdiocese of America and the Born in January 1955, Sarkozy Greece –after the expulsion of the Nicolas’ grandfather, Benedict, Continued on page 9 Transfiguration Church in Corona, By Dimitri Soultogiannis New York sent letters advising the Special to the National Herald Archdiocese and the Transfigura- tion Church “to discontinue” the WASHINGTON, D.C. – Deputy Sec- lawsuit against the group of 19 retary of State John D. Negroponte, parishioners who had been banned Greek Foreign Minister Dora Panathinaikos from the Corona parish two years Bakoyanni, and the National Her- ago. ald Publisher Antonis H. Dia- Wins Euro- The stipulation of voluntary dis- mataris will be honored at AHEPA’s continuance of action “Against Cer- 85th Annual Supreme Convention tain Defendants” (Index No. in Denver, Colorado this coming League Title 6356/05) states, “It is hereby stipu- July 9-15. lated and agreed, by and between Mr. Negroponte and Mrs. the undersigned, the attorneys for Bakoyanni will be presented with By Nesha Starcevic all parties in the above-entitled ac- the Pericles Award for excellence in Associated Press tion, that, whereas no party hereto government service. Mr. Dia- is an infant or incompetent person mataris will be honored with the ATHENS (AP) – Panathinaikos won for whom a committee has been ap- Demosthenes Award for lifetime its fourth Euro-League title by beat- pointed, and no person not a party achievement in journalism. The ing defending champion CSKA herein has an interest in the subject presentations will be made during Moscow 93-91 last Sunday, May 6. matter of the action, the above-en- the Grand Banquet at the Adams Ramunas Siskauskas made two titled action be, and the same here- Mark Hotel in Denver on July 13. free throws with five seconds left to by is, discontinued with prejudice “We are proud and excited that secure victory and send the crowd against defendants Constantinos AHEPA will have the opportunity to of 18,000 at the Athens Olympic Lourdas, Eleftherios Martakis, honor these three individuals who Hall into frenzied celebration. Michael Papadopoulos, Demetrios have represented themselves and It was a record sixth title for Kakavas, Mary Nakis, Nikolaos all Greeks in such a high standard,” Coach Zeljko Obradovic, who has Vrettos, Vasilios Vrosgos, Marianthi said AHEPA Supreme President Gus won with four different teams – Kosmetatos, Constantinos Aposto- J. James II. three times with Panathinaikos lidis, Sophia Lourdas, James AHEPA will also be celebrating since 2000. Psaltakis, and Katina Damalas, and its 85th years of existence, and ac- "We worked throughout the sea- no other defendants. Pursuant to son with the aim of coming here CPLR 3217(a)(2), this stipulation Continued on page 3 and winning the title. It was a great may be filed without further notice game tonight, both teams played with the Clerk of Court. Dated: To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 very good basketball. I am very April 12, 2007. New York, New e-mail: proud how my players played the York. Profeta & Eisenstein by Jethro [email protected] entire season," Obradovic said. M. Elsenstein, Attorneys for Defen- "I am happy with my players and dants. White and Case by Christo- that's important, not my record. I pher J. Glamory, Attorneys for AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS told my players this is not the last Plaintiff.” Panathinaikos Captain Fragiskos Alvertis of Greece raises the Euro-League trophy at Athens’ the indoor title. Next year, they can fight for The same attorneys sent a sepa- *051207* Olympic arena last Sunday, May 6. Panathinaikos beat CSKA Moscow 93-91 in the European Basketball Championship final. Continued on page 9 Continued on page 3 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007 Taylor Dayne to Perform at HTSF’s 16th Anniversary GOINGS ON... ■ MAY 14 the community to “Terrorism, Reli- NEW YORK – The American Hel- gious Extremism, and the Clash of Gala, Over $100,000 in Scholarships to 35 Students lenic Institute Business Network and Civilizations,” a panel discussion AHI’s New York Chapter cordially in- probing new fears and hopes of the NEW YORK – The Hellenic Times vite the community to an informal post 9/11 era at the Cathedral Cen- Scholarship Fund will honor Greek networking reception at Avra Estia- ter of the Holy Trinity Archdiocesan American humanitarian and busi- torio in Manhattan (141 E. 48th Cathedral in Manhattan (337 E. ness leader Nicholas Bouras and Street, between Lexington and 74th Street, between First and Sec- singer/actor & American Idol 2005 Third Avenues) on Monday, May 14, ond Avenues) on Wednesday, May Finalist Constantine Maroulis dur- at 5:30-7:30 PM. Reception open for 23 at 6:30 PM. Panel members in- ing its 16th Anniversary Gala at the members and guests. Complimenta- clude Nasir Farouqui, president of New York Marriott Marquis Hotel ry hors d’oeuvres will be served. the Long Island Islamic Center; Dr. next Saturday, May 19. Cash Bar. Kindly RSVP to Col. Ando- Thomas Mallios, psychologist; Dr. HTSF is also pleased to welcome nios Neroulias at [email protected]. Robert Saunders, author and expert Greek pop singer Thanos Petrelis, on global terrorism; Dr. Aristides and Grammy-nominated singer ASTORIA – The Cyprus Federation Scoufelis, historian and economist; Taylor Dayne, both of whom will of America and the International and Rev. Dr. Robert Stephanopou- perform at the event. Coordinating Committee – Justice los, dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral Scholarship presenters will in- for Cyprus (PSEKA) cordially invite and a leading ecumenicist. Admis- clude CBS News Anchor Alexis the community to a reception wel- sion is free and open to the public. A Christoforous, FOX-5 Meteorologist coming the Hon. Maria Ioannou, coffee hour will follow. For more in- Nick Gregory and Judge Nicholas Mayor of Kyrenia, at Taverna Vraka formation, call Penelope Karageorge Tsoucalas. Big Screen presenters in Astoria (23-15 31st Street) on at 212-661-8026 or Dean Sirigos at will include FOX News Anchor Monday, May 14, at 7:30 PM. For 347-452-3502. Ernie Anastos, CSI:NY star Melina more information, call PSEKA at Kanakaredes, television legend Bet- 718-545-7202 or send e-mail to ■ MAY 24 ty White, Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat [email protected]. WASHINGTON D.C. – The American Greek Wedding”) and professional Hellenic Institute cordially invites tennis legend Pete Sampras. Over ■ MAY 15 the community to “Common 1,500 guests are expected to attend NEW YORK – Greek Ambassador to Ground for U.S.-Greece Coopera- as more than $100,000 scholarships the U.N. Adamantios Vassilakis and tion: Securing Stability in the Balka- will be awarded to 35 students from his wife Faye cordially invite the ns,” a breakfast and briefing by U.S. across the United States. community to attend “A Mediter- Ambassador to Greece Alexandros NICHOLAS J. BOURAS ranean Evening,” a fundraiser to Mallias at the Rayburn House Office HTSF is proud to honor Mr. benefit Face The Challenge, an orga- Building (at South Capitol Street Bouras, President & CEO of Bouras nization dedicated to helping trans- and Independence Avenue SW, Industries, with its Humanitarian form people’s perceptions of the dis- Room B-339,) on Thursday, May 24, Leadership Award. A graduate of abled and mentally challenged, and at 8-9:30 AM. Kindly RSVP to AHI at Northwestern University, he started ABOVE: Grammy-nominated pop to see them as valuable and produc- 202-785-8430 by May 23 (e-mail: his steel construction company in artist Taylor Dayne has sold more tive members of the community, [email protected]). 1960, which consists of five operat- than 25 million albums world- rather than as outcasts. The pro- ing companies, with four manufac- wide. She will be performing at the gram will take place at the ambas- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Society turing operations in three states: Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund’s sador’s residence in Manhattan (67 for the Preservation of the Greek New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and 16th annual gala next Saturday at East 79th Street) on Tuesday, May Heritage cordially invites the com- South Carolina. the New York Marriott Marquis. 15, at 7-9 PM. $100 donation sug- munity to “Greek Political Thought Mr. Bouras is a founding mem- RIGHT: 2005 American Idol Final- gested (food and drinks will be and the American Regulatory Prac- ber of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox ist Constantine Maroulis, who per- served). This is Face the Challenge’s tice,” a lecture by Dr. Cornelius Ker- Church in Westfield, New Jersey formed at the 15th annual gala fourth annual fundraiser. This year’s win, Interim President of American and has served on its Parish Council last year, is being honored with event will honor Peter Georgiopou- University, at the Carnegie Endow- for 40 years. He is an avid supporter HTSF’s Artistic Achievement Hu- los, Chairman & CEO of General ment for International Peace in of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in manitarian Award. Maritime Corporation and Chair- Washington (1779 Massachusetts Constantinople, the Greek Ortho- man of Genco Shipping & Trading Avenue NW) on Thursday, May 24, dox Archdiocese of America, Hel- Born in Brooklyn and raised in LTD. For more information, contact at 7 PM. The lecture will focus on lenic College, Saint Basil’s Academy New Jersey, Mr. Maroulis attended Yannina Varvitsiotes at 917-287- Solon’s influence on modern U.S. and the Orthodox Christian Mission the prestigious Boston Conservato- 5236. government and policy. The lecture Center, among other causes. He is a ry of Music and Berklee College of and discussion will be followed by a 25-year member of the Archdioce- Music in Boston. Since American WASHINGTON, D.C. – The South- light supper. Admission is $12 for san Council and National Council of Idol’s fifth season, he has toured the east Europe Project cordially invites members, $15 for non-members, the Order of Saint Andrew the country, co-hosted MTV’s “Little Tal- the community to attend “Desecuri- and $5 for students. Kindly RSVP at Apostle – Archons of the Ecumeni- ent Show,” and joined the Broad- tizing Turkish Policies: Transforma- 202-363-4337. cal Patriarchate, and has served as way production of “The Wedding tion by E.U. Accession,” a forum Archons Executive Vice Comman- Singer” in September 2006, fol- with Woodrow Wilson Center Fel- ■ MAY 25-28 der. He also received the Distin- lowed by “Jacques Brel is Alive and low Dr. Pinar Bilgin at the Wilson WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ameri- guished Flying Cross, among other Well and Living in Paris.” Center in Washington Tuesday can Hellenic Institute cordially in- medals, for his heroism in World Mr. Maroulis has also appeared (Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 vites the community to “The Battle War II. on The Tonight Show, Good Morn- Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 5th Floor of Crete and Greece’s Role in World CONSTANTINE MAROULIS ing America, The Today Show, Fox Conference Room) on Tuesday, May War II: American Perspectives Then HTSF is pleased to honor Con- & Friends and other national pro- 15, at 10-11:30 AM. Please bring and Now,” a forum presented by Dr. stantine Maroulis with its Artistic grams. This month Constantine de- proper identification and allow time Constantine G. Hatzidimitriou of St. Achievement Humanitarian Award. buted in a new acting role on the for routine security checks. For more John’s University, at The Hellenic “Constantine was a finalist on CBS daytime drama “The Bold & search Foundation and Broadway Petrelis to perform at this year’s information, call 202-691-4310 or House in Washington (1220 16th American Idol two years ago, and The Beautiful.” He actively supports Cares, and plans to release a solo al- Gala. Mr. Petrelis earned wide- send [email protected]. Street NW) on Friday, May 25, at 12- remains one of the most popular many charities, including the Make- bum this summer. spread acclaim in the popular Greek 1 PM. Light refreshments will be idols in the show’s history,” said a-Wish Foundation, North Shore GUEST ARTISTS television program, Fame Story, in ■ MAY 17 served. Kindly RSVP to AHI at 202- HTSF Dinner-Dance Chairman Nick Animal League, Make-a-Difference HTSF is also pleased to welcome 2002. Throughout the competition, WASHINGTON, D.C. - His Excellen- 785-8430 by May 23 or send e-mail Katsoris. Foundation, Dystonia Medical Re- multi-platinum superstar Thanos he distinguished himself until the fi- cy Ambassador Alexandros P. to [email protected]. nale, where he was ranked among Mallias, under the auspices of the the three winners. Since then, he Honorable Michael S. Dukakis, cor- PALOS HILLS, Ill. – The Greek Or- has been one of Greece brightest dially invite the community to at- thodox Metropolis of Chicago cor- stars, touring with the likes of De- tend the opening of “Ancient Greek dially invites the community to its spina Vanthi and Peggy Zina, and Masterpieces from the Boston Muse- 26th annual Junior Olympics, host- recording numerous hits including um of Fine Arts,” a the photography ed by Saints Constantine & Helen HAPPY “Eftixos,” “Thimizis kati apo Ella- exhibition, featuring highlights from Church in Palos Hills (11025-45 da,” and “Kemao.” the Museum’s collection of Greek art South Roberts Road, TEL. 708-974- And HTSF is proud to welcome and a lecture by Dr. Christine Kon- 3400) from Friday, May 25, to Sun- MOTHER’S DAY Taylor Dayne, whose unique vocal doleon. The event is scheduled to day, May 27. This year, more than style has earned her three Grammy take place at the Greek Embassy in 2,200 young people, ages 7-18, nominations and eight Top 10 hits Washington (2217 Massachusetts from over 30 different parishes in six Show your including: "Tell It To My Heart,” Avenue N.W.) on Thursday, May 17, states are expected to attend the an- “Prove Your Love,” “Don’t Rush at 6:30-8:30 PM. Dr. Kondoleon is nual Memorial Day weekend event, appreciation Me,” “I’ll Always Love You” and the George D. & Margo Behrakis Senior which will include individual and number-1 smash hit, “Love Will Curator of Greek & Roman Art at the team sports (e.g., swimming, track Treat your mom to Lead You Back.” A native New York- Boston MFA. A reception will follow. & field, basketball, volleyball, soc- er, Ms. Dayne has appeared in sev- Kindly RSVP to cer, tennis, chess, checkers, bowling a delicious dayout this eral films, including “Love Affair” [email protected], or call and ping pong). Several collegiate with Warren Beatty, and had her 202-939-1311 or 202-939-1335. scholarships will be presented to Mother’s Day on Broadway debut in 2001, starring athletes showing a strong spiritual in the Tony award-winning musical ■ MAY 18 life, academic record, community “Aida.” NEW YORK – Aktina Radio/TV, in involvement and writing skills. Reg- Mr. Bouras, Mr. Maroulis, Mr. association with the General Secre- istration must take be done at the lo- SundaySunday Petrelis and Ms. Dayne “all uphold tariat for Greeks Abroad, cordially cal parish level. For more informa- the tradition of outstanding hon- invites the community to attend tion, contact your local parish; Chris MayMay orees and performers,” Mr. Katsoris “Greek Music Journey – A Tribute to Avramopoulos at 773-626-5400; noted, a list which includes Oscar George Zambetas, the World’s Tom De Medeiros, Jim Stavrou or Award winning actress Olympia Greatest Bouzouki Player,” a live Rev. Nicholas Jonas at 708-974- Dukakis; Emmy Award winner concert with top Greek recording 3400; or visit the web at www.stcon- Michael Chiklis; Jim Gianopulos, artist, Kostas Makedonas, at Town stantinehelen.org. 1313 Chairman of Fox Filmed Entertain- Hall in Manhattan (123 West 43rd ment; Mr. Anastos, Ms. Christo- Street, between Sixth & Seventh Av- SAN FRANCISCO – The Pan-Arcadi- at Ethos Restaurant forous, Mr. Gregory and CBS News enues) on Friday, May 18, at 9 PM. an Federation of America cordially Anchor Thalia Assuras; NBC Sports- Makedonas’ dynamic voice is per- invites the community to its 3rd an- caster Bob Costas; Paula Cale, Mar- fectly suited for Zambetas’ songs, nual “Carry the Torch” Young Adult ilu Henner, Ms. Kanakaredes, Maria and will take lovers of contemporary Conference at the Hotel Whitcomb A warm friendly setting is Menounos, Sofia Milos, Elizabeth Greek music on a remarkable musi- in San Francisco (1231 Market waiting for you Perkins and Marina Sirtis; Saturday cal journey filled with the greatest Street, TEL: 800-227-4747) from Night Live’s Tina Fey and daytime hits composed by the great bouzou- Friday, May 25, to Monday, May 28. while a dazzling display of drama star John Aniston; special ef- ki maestro. AHEPA District #5 offi- The Conference will take place on fects genius Patrick Tatopoulos and cers have joined AKTINA in promot- Saturday, May 26, beginning with variety of delicious food en- Hollywood film director Nick Cas- ing this unique concert. Tickets now registration and breakfast at 8:30 savetes; Greek pop divas Anna Vissi, available for $85, $75 and $60. For AM, and followed by a meeting from tices you Natassa Theodoridou and Elli tickets, call AKTINA at 718-545- 9 AM to 3 PM. Special group rates Kokkinou; The Drifters, Gloria 1151, Ticketmaster (212-307- are available for individuals attend- Gaynor, Amber and Jay Black; 4100), Town Hall Box Office (212- ing the Conference (per night: sin- Thomas O’Brien, the late Tita Scan- 840-2824), Oasis Café (718-357- gle/double occupancy, $99; triple dalis-Monti, the Alexander Onassis 4843), GMV Superstore (718-932- occupancy, $119; quadruple occu- Public Benefit Foundation, Judge 8400) or City View Pharmacy (718- pancy, $139; suites, $199). The Tsoucalas and others. 545-2550). For more information deadline for group rate reservations HTSF General Chairs are hu- visit the web at www.aktina.org. is May 11. All PFA members plan- manitarians and business leaders ning to attend the Conference must John & Margo Catsimatidis. Mr. ■ MAY 21 mail their $50 registration fee, Catsimatidis is chairman of the Red NEW YORK – The American Hel- payable to Pan Arcadian Federation Apple Group and publisher of the lenic Institute Business Network and of America, by May 5 to Pan Arcadi- Hellenic Times. Mrs. Catsimatidis is AHI’s New York Chapter cordially in- an Federation of America, Young an advertising executive, and is in- vites the community to “Investment Adult Conference (880 N. York volved in numerous charities. Opportunities in Residential Man- Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126). For Ticket prices for the event are as hattan Real Estate: Co-ops, Condos more information, call 630-833- follows: general admission tickets, and Townhouses,” a seminar hosted 1900 or send e-mail info@panarca- $200 per person; youth tickets by Dr. Olga Alexakos and Nicholas dian.org. For more information (ages 35 and under), $175. Colombos at Prudential Douglas El- about the hotel, visit the web at Tables (including sponsorships liman in Manhattan (575 Madison www.hotelwhitcomb.com. 495 3rd Avenue (Between 33rd & 34th Street) of scholarships) may also be pur- Avenue, between 56th and 57th chased as follows: Chairman Table Streets, 3rd floor) on Monday, May ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS New York, NY 10016 ($20,000); Vice Chairman Table 21 at 6 PM. Presentations will be fol- This calendar of events section is a ($15,000); Tribute Table lowed with a question-and-answer complimentary service to the Greek FOR RESERVATIONS CALL TIMELY AT: ($10,000); Benefactor Table session. Appetizers and refresh- American community. All parishes, ($6,000); Patron Table ($3,500). ments will be served. Kindly RSVP to organizations and institutions are Dean Sirigos at encouraged to e-mail their informa- (212) 252-1972 For more information, to receive [email protected] by May 15. tion 3-4 weeks ahead of time, and an invitation or purchase tickets, no later than Monday of the week visit the web at www.HTSF.org or ■ MAY 23 before the event, to www.ethosrestaurant.com call 212-986-6881 or 212-333- NEW YORK – The Hellenic Universi- [email protected] 7456. ty Club of New York cordially invites m. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007 COMMUNITY 3 AHEPA to Greek Student at Yale Honor John Acquitted of Flag Burning

Negroponte, By Demetris Tsakas beginning, the charges against me Special to the National Herald had to be settled. In the meantime, I tried not to answer any questions or Bakoyanni, NEW YORK – Charges against Niko- issue statements because the matter laos Angelopoulos, 19, a freshman had taken on greater proportions,” from Greece at Yale University’s Say- Mr. Angelopoulos stated, and Diamataris brook College, were dropped by the thanked Mary Miller and Paul New Haven Superior Court on April McKinley, Master and Dean of Say- Continued from page 1 26 in a highly publicized case involv- brook College, respectively, as well ing the burning of an American flag as Professor George Syrimis, Chair cording to its staffers, the organiza- outside a private home in Connecti- of the Yale’s Hellenic Studies Pro- tion wants to share the momentous cut. gram, and Political Science Professor occasion with its members. The Court also dismissed charges Stathis Kalyvas, in addition to all the “It will be a tremendous boost to against another Yale freshman, students at Yale who stood beside the spirit of Hellenism among the Farhad Anklesaria, but sentenced se- him, Greek and non-Greek alike. Hellenic American community and nior Hyder Akbar – who assumed re- In a recent e-mail to the press, Dr. the Greek Diaspora,” Mr. James sponsibility for the prank – to an ac- Miller wrote, “I have been convinced said. celerated rehabilitation program of the innocence of the two Saybrook Programs planned for the con- and 50 hours of community service students from the beginning, and I vention week also include an ath- over nine months before his charges am very pleased that they have now letic luncheon, honoring inductees are to be dismissed. been exonerated. I’m so grateful that into AHEPA’s Hellenic Hall of The three Yale students were ar- Nick and Farhad can now focus on Fame; an educational foundation rested in the wee hours of April 3 af- their studies and concentrate on fi- symposium; a bone marrow reg- ter being spotted near a private two- nals work for the end of the term.” istry drive; a National Golf Tourna- story home on 512 Chapel Street in This case undoubtedly received ment; and a business expo. New Haven, Connecticut when po- increased media coverage due to the “We’re excited to come to Den- lice noticed an American flag in University’s prestige and longstand- ver for a historic conclave,” Mr. flames near the home’s porch ing history of liberal academic excel- James said. “We welcome members awning. The three students ap- lence. The Yale Daily News and other of our community and all our peared before a New Haven Superi- local newspapers published varying friends to join us for a variety of or Court judge that same day, and opinions hypothesizing if the flag events that are educational, cultur- were charged with2nd degree arson, burning was politically motivated. al and entertaining. We believe we 1st degree reckless endangerment, “I will not condemn anyone, re- have something to offer everyone.” 3rd degree criminal mischief and gardless of their position on this According to AHEPA Executive TNH ARCHIVES 2nd degree breach of peace. matter, because they did not know Director Basil Mossaidis, approxi- Vasilios Livanos (left), Evagoras Tziazas (center), Demetrios Spanos (behind Tziazas, facing left) and All three students were subse- us; they were unaware of our values mately 2,500 AHEPA members and Demetrios Psaltakis (left of Spanos, wearing glasses), members of the former parish council at the Trans- quently released on bail. The stu- and our feelings for Yale University friends are expected to arrive at the figuration Church in Corona, outside a New York Courthouse in this archive photo. dents’ lawyer, William Dow III, had and the United States in general,” Adam’s Mark Hotel during the sec- stated from the onset that Akbar, a said Mr. Angelopoulos, who had ond week of July. The Adams Mark Pakistani with U.S. citizenship, ad- passed entrance examinations and Hotel in Denver is Colorado’s mitted to setting the flag on fire him- was admitted to the Polytechnic In- largest hotel, with 1,225 rooms (in- self, and that Mr. Angelopoulos and stitute in Athens School of Engineer- cluding 92 suites). “The hotel’s Lawyers Advise Archdiocese to Drop its Mr. Anklesaria, both freshmen, were ing – his original choice – but opted amenities include an outdoor all- not involved in the “stupid college to pursue college studies in the Unit- season heated swimming pool, a prank,” and were just “in the wrong ed States. sauna, a state-of-the-art fitness Case Against Parishioners from Corona place at the wrong time.” “I had other options. I could have center and nearby golf courses that Greek students and faculty at completed my studies in Greece and we hope will inspire and satisfy all Yale University, along with Greek return to America later for graduate our members,” Mr. Mossaidis said. Continued from page 1 dered to appear before Spiritual allowed to worship in their local Consul General in New York Cather- studies, but the quality of education AHEPA’s annual conventions Court of the First Instance, and the church since early 2005. In one in- ine Boura, stood by Mr. Angelopou- at Yale and other universities in the have been held throughout the rate letter to six of the defendants penance of suspension of Eucharis- stance, the Archdiocese prohibited los from the very beginning, and his United States always appealed me, United States, including Puerto Ri- stating the following: “Stipulation tic Communion and communion one of the “fallen” faithful, Mr. Li- parents came over from Greece as and ultimately persuaded me to co, the Bahamas and Canada. of Voluntary Discontinuance of with their local parish was imposed vanos, to attend the 40-day memo- soon as they heard the news. come here,” said Mr. Angelopoulos, Athens, Greece will be the host city Certain Claims whereas, Plaintiff upon them. They were also prohib- rial prayer service of his closest At the advice of his attorney, Mr. who has not yet declared a major ay for the 86th Supreme Convention Hellenic Orthodox Community ited to worship in the Corona friend. He was told by the Archdio- Angelopoulos refrained from mak- Yale, but is leaning towards electri- in July 2008, marking the first time Church of Corona and Suburbs – church, or to step onto Transfigura- cese to go to his friend’s grave with ing any statements, and refused to cal engineering. AHEPA will hold its annual conven- The Transfiguration of Christ – tion School premises, where their an assigned priest to pray. answer the National Herald’s e- Asked for his impressions about tion in Greece since 1970. commenced this action on March children go to school, although At the same time, the Archbish- mails, or speak with Herald reporters his first nine months at Yale, he said, 23, 2005 against Defendants Vasil- they were allowed to attend church op refuses to send Rev. Nicholas covering the plea hearing at the New “They are definitely positive. Even ios Livanos, Demetrios Spanos, He- elsewhere. Katinas, the retired longtime pastor Haven Superior Court on April 10. this recent tribulation taught me a len Apostolidis-Tilton, Fotios At the same time, lawsuits were of Holy Trinity Church in Dallas, On the afternoon of April 29, lot. The students and faculty at Yale Mavrides, Evagoras Tziazas and initiated against them in secular who has been accused of sexual however, Mr. Angelopoulos e- handled the matter very calmly. Emmanuel Michalakis (Defen- courts. At one point, Archbishop misconduct against minors, before mailed the Herald a reply, and gave a They believed that we love this dants), among others, asserting a Demetrios of America sent them a the Spiritual Court. Father Katinas lengthy interview by phone, during country, and that this love led us to First Cause of Action for Trespass, a letter asking them to register their was suspended from all the liturgi- which he expressed his appreciation come here to study. That is why they Second Cause of Actions for Tres- repentance and request forgiveness cal rights, but he continues to re- to the National Herald for its inter- supported us in so many ways.” pass to Chattels, and a Third Cause in writing. Many of the defendants ceive his pension from the Archdio- est, as well as to everyone who stood The Greek freshman noted that a of Action for an Accounting; and refused to sign such a letter, fearing cese. A lawsuit already has been by him during his trying experience. similar incident in Greece would whereas, the Transfiguration that the Archdiocese would use it filed by two of the alleged victims “I went through difficult mo- have given rise to extremist and Church desires to discontinue the against them in the secular court. against Father Katinas personally, ments and a tremendous ordeal. racist reactions. “Americans are Second and Third Causes of Action, The defendants filed counter the Dallas parish, the Metropolis of Even though I stated and main- open-minded, and that is why they now therefore, it is hereby stipulat- lawsuits in order to defend and Denver and the Archdiocese. tained my innocence from the very reacted so calmly,” he said. ed and agreed by and between the protect themselves, and requested undersigned, the attorneys for all depositions under oath from the the parties in the above entitled ac- priests of the Spiritual Court as tion that, whereas no party hereto they were preparing for the trial. is an infant or incompetent person Both the Archdiocese and the for whom a committee has been ap- defendants have spent hundreds of pointed, and no person, not a party thousands of dollars in legal fees. herein, has an interest in the sub- Due to the fact that the matter is TNH ARCHIVES ject matter of the action, the Trans- currently pending in the legal sys- Deputy Secretary of State John D. figuration Church’s claims for tres- tem, some defendants with whom Negroponte. pass to chattels, and an accounting the Herald communicated declined (the Second and the Third Causes comment. But the Herald has AHEPA’s history dates back to of Action) is hereby discontinued learned that the defendants’ 1922, when two Greek American with prejudice against the Defen- counter lawsuits continue to be in businessmen, George Polos and dants.” effect. John Angelopoulos, both traveling The whole issue started almost The former priest of the Corona salesmen working out of Atlanta, four years ago, when the Archdio- parish, Archimandrite Cleopas met by chance in Chattanooga, cese dismissed the parish council, Strongylis, who was at the center of Tennessee. Among other things, which consisted of the above-men- the controversy, was transferred to they talked about the growing tioned individuals, under the presi- Holy Trinity Church in Lowell al- wave of hostility which targeted dency of Vasilios Livanos. The most three years ago, and Rev. their nationality and religion. The group held parish council elections Nicholas Kouvaris was appointed Ku Klux Klan had reorganized in which violated the Uniform Parish pastor of the Corona church. 1917, and was thriving on militant Regulations and were in defiance The punished members of the patriotism and a rise of hatred and of the Archbishop’s directive not to Corona parish have not received intolerance in the South. Mean- proceed. The group was then or- Holy Communion and have been while, Congress and the Federal Government were discussing ways to stem the tide of “less desirable” immigrants from “certain” coun- tries, which included the Balkan nations. Both men agreed there was a re- Don’t miss our biannual al need for a patriotic organization which could would direct and channel the energy of the Greek community in the United States, a group which would be politically Books nonpartisan and religiously non- S PECIAL I NSERT sectarian. There was never a short- age of Greek fraternal organiza- tions whose members came to America from the same region, is- land or village. These were the “topika somatia,” which tended to compartmentalize the Greek Amer- ican community, unwittingly isolat- ing it from the wider American community. These regional associations, along with local parish churches, brought struggling Greek immi- grants some much-needed comfort, of course, satisfying the basic hu- man need of belonging to some- thing. And in many cases, the mem- bers of these local societies were in- strumental in organizing and build- ing Greek Orthodox churches across the country. But they were also faced with the tenor of the times, and to stem the growing number of KKK attacks against Greek Americans and their busi- nesses, Polos and Angelopoulos, along with six other founding members (Nicholas D. Chotas, James Campbell, S.J. Stamos, Har- ry Angelopoulos, George Campbell May 26, 2007 and James Vlass), agreed to form an organization with a much larger, national scope was needed. Today, AHEPA has more than To advertise or to obtain rates: 500 chapters nationwide, and tel: (718) 784-5255 ext. 101, e-mail: [email protected] boast an overall membership of more than 55,000 members. 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007 Archdiocese Makes $1M Prince Philip of Greek Royal Family Always a Quiet Out-of-Court Settlement Step Behind the Queen, but Loves to Speak his Mind Continued from page 1 cated on the 6th floor of 499 Park Av- enue in New York City. It is an alto- By Paul Duggan “agreed to retain a lawyer as a con- gether separate organization from The Washington Post sultant specializing in priest miscon- Leadership 100, of which Father Kar- duct cases to assist in the assessment loutosos was also executive director As the Queen of England has visit- of any cases against the Archdiocese for a number of years. ed the United States, perhaps you've at a cost not to exceed $150,000.” The financial reports given at the noticed a gentleman just behind her. According to the report, “Jerry recent Archdiocesan Council meet- Has a military bearing still, a hand- Dimitriou also reported that the ing in Houston show an “increase in some older chap somewhat taller Archdiocese received two $1 million expenses of $504,416 in the first than Her Majesty. anonymous contributions which al- quarter of 2007 over the prior year.” Has that air of nobility, too. Thor- lowed the Archdiocese to pay $1.2 The reports also show that “com- oughly patrician. A rather reserved million toward Hellenic College munications expenses increased by fellow, you'd expect – and you'd be (leaving $900,000 owed); used $92,984 compared to 2006. Opera- wrong. $150,000 to repay a portion of the tional expenses increased by That's His Royal Highness Prince Patriarchate debt; and used $285,394 in 2007, and were over Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, soon to be $200,000 toward the California set- budget by $250,105. The first quar- 86. We don't hear much about him in tlement.” ter of 2007 results show a net sur- the States, but he's been married to The Archdiocese had failed to ful- plus of $1,317,691 compared to a "Lilibet" since 1947, before she was fill its financial obligation to Hellenic net deficit in 2006 of $566,148 dur- crowned Elizabeth II. College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox ing the same period. The significant "He was the first man she ever fell School of Theology for almost two variance is due to higher than ex- in love with, and the last," said biog- years and is supposed to allocate pected unrestricted contributions re- rapher Robert Lacey, author of two $1.2 million to HC/HC annually. The ceived in the first quarter. The Arch- books about the queen. School’s annual operating budget is diocese debt and accounts payable Rarely during her reign, since $10 million. The total number of stu- rose to $7,891,011 in the year-end 1952, has the Queen traveled abroad dents enrolled in both institutions is 2006. During the first quarter of without him – the duke usually walk- 198, out of which 116 are registered 2007, utilizing the unrestricting con- ing a step behind her in public, a cus- in Holy Cross and 82 in Hellenic Col- tributions given to the Archdiocese, tom of his own invention. He's just lege. the debt and accounts payable were the second man married to a British Peter Kikis, chairman of the Arch- reduced by $1,989,685 and are now monarch in 300 years, the first since diocese Faith Endowment for Ortho- $5,901,326. Significant payments Prince Albert died in 1861, so he has doxy & Hellenism “reported that were made to Hellenic College/Holy had to wing it at times. Faith gave $266,000 in 2005 and set Cross and the Ecumenical Patriar- Yes, he's quite proper in regard to aside $500,000, waiting for direc- chate, reducing our payable in these the protocols. But reserved? Not this tion from the Archbishop in 2006. areas.” duke. He reported they had approximately The 2006 year-end report states Here's something not widely 20 members with $13 million on that “World Orthodoxy increased known about him on our side of the hand and pledges of $40 million.” $173,194 compared to 2005 and pond: He's talkative and impolitic, Mr. Kikis also reported that “the was $182,056 over the budget the alter ego of his famously demure Archdiocese sold the Archbishop amount. The Ecumenical Office was wife, who just turned 81. Where she AP/SUSAN WALSH Iakovos home in Rye, New York for a major factor contributing to this is cautiously reticent, even remote, ABOVE: Queen Elizabeth II and $3 million, and closing should take over budget amount. In 2005, at the the Duke is an extrovert with a royal Prince Philip greet members of place sometime within the next few request of His Eminence (Archbish- habit of putting his foot in his mouth. the Preservation of Virginia An- months.” op Demetrios), Rev. John Chrys- In short, the Duke's a hoot – or at tiquities Association, as they ar- In a telephone interview with the savgis was hired to assist Bishop least some Britons think he is. Many rive at the Historic Jamestown, Herald, Mr. Kikis explained that, out Dimitrios with the work of the Ecu- in the Queen's realm find him rude Virginia last Friday, May 4. BE- of the $266,000, $175,000 went to menical Office. In 2005, part of this and offensive, like a ghastly old uncle LOW: Prince Philip of greets the the Theological School for the cre- salary was covered by a Leadership hopelessly out of touch with modern families of local British military ation of a new computer room, and 100 grant. In 2006, however, the full times. personnel attached to NATO the rest was given to the Archdiocese (unbudgeted) salary and benefits Anyway, he says what he thinks. Supreme Allied Command dur- to purchase new computers.” caused the department to be over "There's a story in my book about ing a tour of the decommissioned To the question of where the budget. An additional amount of them driving together," said Gyles U.S.S. Wisconsin in Norfolk, Vir- $500 thousand that has been set $74,890 was attributed to two Patri- Brandreth, an acquaintance of ginia last Friday. aside for the year 2006 will be dis- archal visits in 2006. The amount of Philip's and author of an admiring bi- tributed, Mr. Kikis said, “we have a $19,807 was related to the Patri- ography of the royal couple: "Him rganydji – what's it all about," he meeting on the May 23, and it will be arch’s visit to Tarpon Springs in Jan- driving very, very fast, and her saying asked. "Do you still throw spears at decided.” He also said, “Faith is go- uary 2006, and the second amount again to him, 'Well, do slow down.' each other?" ing very well. We have $41-42 mil- of $55,083 was related to the Arch- And him finally saying, 'If you speak Two months later, greeting well- lion, out of which $13 million is in diocese providing assistance and again, woman, I shall put you out of wishers outside Exeter Cathedral, cash and the rest in pledges. We have support to the Patriarchate during the car.' And she didn't speak again. Philip spoke with a blind woman, Su- 20 members. Faith was established the recent visit of Pope Benedict XVI And the friend who told me this story san Edwards, waiting with her guide two years ago. It’s quite difficult to to the Patriarchate in November said to her afterwards, 'Why do you dog. "Do you know they now do eat- convince a Greek to donate a million 2006.” let him speak to you like that?' And ing dogs for the anorexic," he joked. dollars. We do everything voluntari- According to the Financial Report the queen replied, 'Well, you heard OVER THE TOP ly. We travel everywhere at our own “Operational Expenditures in- what he said – he'd put me out of the "I genuinely don't think he intends expense. We haven’t spent even five creased by $345,546 in 2006 com- car.' And he would," Brandreth said. to upset people," said Phil Dampier, cents of Faith’s money.” pared to 2005, and were over budget Portrayed as elitist and disdainful co-author of Duke of Hazard: The AP/GARY C. KNAPP Asked what Rev. Alexander Kar- by $1,147,391. The major items af- of public anger toward the monarchy Wit and Wisdom of Prince Philip. England and his in Greece – and like a normal woman. And he does. I loutsos’ position is in the Faith En- fecting this increase in expense were in last year's Oscar-nominated film, "But there are times when he is over monarchs all over Europe – were all mean, no one else is normal with her. dowment, Mr. Kikis said, “He is the legal fess and settlements which in- The Queen, the Duke likes to tease in the top. I mean, we've got a whole se- related through intermarriage. So it's There is an invisible moat around the executive advisor, because he knows creased by a combined total of a haughty way, likes to kid the com- ries in there, about four or five occa- not unusual that Her Majesty and the Queen at all times. That in mind, the Greek American community. He $273,946 as a total expense for legal moners – likes "to take the mickey out sions, where he's taking the mickey Duke are distant cousins, sharing a even her children will bow and curtsy helps us set up meetings.” fess and settlements of $1,409,194 of them," as it were. out of people in wheelchairs." great-great grandmother in Great to her." When he was asked if Faith pays in 2006. Legal fees and settlements As reported in the British media: You'd think he'd get a scolding Britain's Queen Victoria. What a life. People always watch- Father Karloutsos’ salary and ex- also represent $809,194 of the over Visiting a university in Manchester from the royal missus – but no. He's a In July 1939, Prince Philip, ing. You can't joke to a driving in- penses, Mr. Kikis said “no.” budget amount in this category. The where a rocket was being built in month shy of 86. No one's going to nephew of a deposed Greek king, structor in Scotland, "How do you The Faith Endowment was offi- other significant over budget item in 2001, the Duke met 13-year-old An- change him. was an 18-year-old cadet at Britain's keep the natives off the booze long cially established two years ago to fi- this category was Liability Insurance, drew Adams, who said he wished he Besides, given their unending Royal Navy College. A distant uncle, enough to get them past the test?" nancially assist the Archdiocese and which is attributable to a new mo- could ride the rocket into space. public schedule, the queen, tight- Britain's King George VI, made an in- Can't ask the curator of the Cayman its programs. Each Faith Endowment lestation policy put into effect in Replied Philip, "You'll have to lose lipped by nature, is grateful for his spection visit, arriving on the royal Islands National Museum, "Aren't member is expected to donate at 2005. This policy added approxi- weight if you want to go in that." chattiness, Brandreth said. "He keeps yacht with his 13-year-old daughter, most of you descended from pirates?" least $1 million dollars. According to mately $260,000 to our annual in- Chatting with aborigine leaders in the show running… whereas Her nicknamed Lilibet. In the garden of Or maybe you can. the Archdiocese 2007 Yearbook surance premiums and was unbud- Australia the next year, the Duke was Majesty is quite happy for silence to the Captain's House, the young "When you think of what he's had (page 155), Faith’s offices are is lo- geted in 2006.” told the tribes' names. "Djabugay, Yir- reign." cousins played croquet. to do for 60 years, it's quite amazing," The queen is well used to it, her "Lilibet later claimed it was love at Dampier said. "He's got to have some biographers said. Come November, first sight" for her that day, Brandreth sense of humor to get through it all, she and Philip will have been married wrote in his book. doesn't he?" for 60 years. "They have a very interesting rela- They've known each other since tionship," he said. "He's the only per- The Washington Post published the TheThe GreekGreek VoiceVoice ofof NewNew YorkYork childhood. Back then, her family in son in the world who can treat her above on May 8. Preserving Our Heritage With Distinction Activists Respond to FYROM Rhetoric

Continued from page 1 of Hellenic descent, we espouse to That’s the real threat to stability in preserving U.S. interests and the his- the Balkans,” Mr. Larigakis said. international community, cherishes torical truths of our ancestral home- As for Mr. Milososki’s comments, its rich heritage, history and culture, land. Stability in the Balkans is pre- Mr. Larigakis said, “Do I need to re- and is proud of its contributions to cisely what we advocate, not only for mind him that Greece is by far the science, philosophy and politics, so greater U.S. interests, but also be- most economically and politically we are also delighted that the honor- cause it serves the interests of every stable country in the Balkans, and able minister is a connoisseur of country in the Balkans.” that Secretary of State Condoleezza Greek mythology, and we take pride The continuing unresolved name Rice has stated for which Secretary in that he uses Greek mythological issue between Greece and the For- Rice has stated that, in the Balkans, paradigms in his thought process,” mer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia America has ‘no better friend’ than he said. contributes to potential instability, Greece?” “However, the meaning of the said AHI Executive Director Nick Meanwhile, Greek Foreign Min- Sisyphus myth actually provides a Larigakis. istry Spokesman George Koumout- good example for the artificial goals “It’s FYROM that is the intransi- sakos said, “We do not face interstate of FYROM. We might also suggest gent party in this regard, and not relations with the outdated and out- that Skopjians abroad should cease Greece. Greece is the biggest in- side-European-reality logic of ‘win- their own propaganda in the United vestor in FYROM and literally helps ners’ and ‘vanquished,’ even more so States and Canada by abolishing the to sustain FYROM’s precarious econ- when it is a question of relations distribution of distorted educational omy and reduce its large unemploy- with neighboring countries.” materials and false ethno-historical ment,” Mr. Larigakis pointed out. Commenting on the House of data,” he said, defending the Greek “It’s FYROM that continues to Representatives’ recent decision to American community’s efforts to ad- provoke Greece, and which refuses condemn Skopje’s propaganda vance Hellenic issues in a construc- to come to the negotiating table to against Greece, calling it a “defeat” tive manner. settle this issue. Unfortunately, the for FYROM. “Greece steadfastly de- “The Greek American community irresponsible decision by the United sires good relations with the Former promotes understanding, friendship, States to recognize FYROM as the Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,” and cooperation between Greece ‘Republic of Macedonia’ in the fall of Mr. Koumoutsakos said, adding that, and FYROM. But the name ‘Macedo- 2004 has contributed greatly to FY- “in any case, our country was and re- Daily News from Greece and Cyprus Culture Music nia’ is part of Greece’s historical and ROM’s increasingly intransigent mains a basic supporter of the neigh- ñ ñ cultural legacy. Greek history and the stance,” he added. boring country’s stability.” name of Macedonia were not, are If FYROM really wants greater He also said Greece is “construc- Listen to COSMOS FM worldwide via the web: www.gaepis.org not, and can never become a nego- stability in the region, AHI President tively pursuing a mutually accept- tiable commodity,” he said. & Founder Gene Rossides argued, it able solution to the name issue Greek Americans encourage the needs to first stop engaging in irre- through the United Nations, in ac- Weekdays 7 PM-8 PM EST Mr. Milososki, as an elected official dentist propaganda against Greece, cordance with Resolution 817 of the Saturday 12 PM-3:30 PM EST of FYROM, “to seek to adopt ways which violates the U.N.-brokered In- Security Council. We are awaiting for the fruition of meaningful discus- terim Accord (Article 7, paragraph the response of FYROM, which ne- Sunday 9 AM-1:30 PM EST sion, rather than resort to sarcastic 1), signed in New York on September cessitates the abandoning of irreden- remarks about the diachronic and 13, 1995 between FYROM and tist propaganda towards a member- current standing of Greece, given the Greece. state of NATO and the European gravity of the issue at hand. We truly “Unfortunately, actions over the Union through the use of symbols, Hellenic Public Radio-COSMOS FM is a production of GAEPIS, Inc. care about good neighborly rela- years such as distortion of geograph- maps, brochures, etceteras, as well a not-for-profit media, educational organization tions, growth and stability in the re- ic maps, naming its airport ‘Alexan- as the adoption of an attitude that is gion. We are concerned about the fu- der the Great,’ and revisionist text- compatible with the acquis commu- ture, and we invite the honorable books in schools encourages new nautaire (the total body of E.U. law). 28-18 Steinway Street, Astoria NY 11103 minister to join us in this endeavor,” generations in FYROM to cultivate A mutually acceptable solution on Mr. Spyropoulos added. hostile sentiments against Greece. the issue of the name will have posi- Tel. 718.204.8900 Fax 718.204.8931 In a statement issued this past And this continuing systematic poli- tive results at bilateral and regional Tuesday, May 8, The American Hel- cy will hinder FYROM’s accession to levels, and mainly for the smooth Eu-

OMEGA INC. NYC COMMUNICATIONS www.gaepis.org [email protected] lenic Institute stated, “As Americans both the European Union and NATO. ro-Atlantic course of our neighbor.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007 FEATURE 5 Proposing is Lighter in Zero Gravity

By Jennifer Gould Keil As the two were weightless, Guatemala. Asturias, who is from New York Post Loucopoulos proposed. He wasn't Guatemala, was living in Italy at afraid he'd drop the ring – a family the time, while Loucopoulos, who NEW YORK – He'd promised, unre- heirloom first worn by his great- is Greek, resided in Manhattan. alistically, to take her to the moon. great grandmother – but he did fear The jet on which they became "This was the closest I could it would float away. weightless seats 30. It flies up and get," said Alexander Loucopoulos, "I asked if she'd marry me, and down between 24,000 and 35,000 32, who proposed to his girlfriend then the ring just floated in front of feet, making its passengers weight- last Saturday afternoon, May 5, on her as we floated in zero gravity. It less for four or five minutes on the a zero gravity flight which took off was exhilarating – plus, she was to- descents. from La Guardia Airport. tally shocked," Loucopoulos said. "My girlfriend is a space enthusi- Their 90-minute trip aboard a "I was afraid the ring would float ast. This is the first commercially Boeing 727 cost $3,500 per person, really far away. It's tough to coordi- viable way to get close to feeling and was arranged by Space Adven- nate. The staff helped make sure like you're in space. It was very ex- tures of Virginia, which organized she knew what was going on – visu- hilarating. Experiencing weight- Charles Simonyi's $20 million flight alizing the ring coming to her as it lessness and getting engaged is a to space last month. was floating." compounded once-in-a-lifetime ex- Loucopoulos, an Upper East For Asturias, it was a double perience. I wanted to propose in a Side banker in private equity, want- whammy. way that was unique, adventurous ed his fiancée to have a blast which "He promised me a big birthday and exhilarating," Loucopoulos was out of this world the day he surprise all week, so I had a double said. proposed. It worked. surprise – the flight and the propos- "I would like our 10-year an- "I was so surprised. I'm in total al," said the charming brunette. niversary to be in orbit," he added. Alexander Loucopoulos of New York proposes to his girlfriend Graciela Asturias of Guatemala aboard a ze- shock," said his fiancée, Graciela As- Adventure is not new to this in- ro-gravity plane journey last Sunday. Despite fears that the engagement ring would float away, Miss As- turias, a 27-year-old architect who ternational couple. They met 18 The New York Post published the turias accepted the out-of-this-world proposal. also lives on the Upper East Side. months ago at a remote lake in above on May 6. The Historical Monkeyshines of G. Sacco Albanese The National Herald Is Proud To Present Its 500th Issue By Steve Frangos than is now understood. In 1917, Special to The National Herald Alexander Pantages is said to have Continued from page 1 news from Greece. The Herald is like been the first promoter to use a a mosaic of news that is important to G. Sacco Albanese, a Greek from moving picture show as part of his Dream. Greek Americans. When you put to- the island of Malta, is the first hu- vaudeville theater programming. “I enjoy reading the historical and gether the pieces – the Community man being ever to appear in motion Just how influential was all this classical articles,” said Irene Demos section, news from Greece and pictures. While film historians are early technology? At the 1939 New of Chicago, Illinois, whose subscrip- Cyprus, editorials and historical arti- quite matter of fact about Al- York World’s Fair, it was necessary tion doesn’t expire until 2012. “I’m cles – then you can appreciate the big banese’s unique role in the history for John Vassos, the Greek immi- also happy that the Herald provides picture that is Greek American cul- of world cinema, I know of no grant industrial designer, to pre- such a wide range of information ture,” said Dr. Alex Doumas of Greek or Greek American account sent a transparent version of his about these stories nationwide.” Bloomington, Indiana. which even mentions the man, let RCA Phantom Telereceiver. This Some of these articles touched “I like everything about the pa- alone provides any details of his ac- specially constructed Lucite version readers closer to home. per,” said Peter Moschouris of Saint tivities. This omission is com- of the production TRK-12 television “Some of the historical articles Cloud, Florida, who has subscribed pounded by the undisputable fact comprised one of the most impres- bring back memories from when I to the Herald since its early days. “It that Greek immigrants – as per- sive exhibits for visitors to the RCA was a little girl in Greek school,” said gives me a bird’s eye view of all the formers, producers, writers and pavilion. The totally transparent, Tasia Argires of Lancaster, Pennsyl- news in English in a Greek environ- theater owners – were directly in- clear plastic cabinet removed any vania. “I tend to read about what ment. If it wasn’t for the paper I volved in American Cinema literal- doubt regarding the authenticity, Greek people had done in the past, wouldn’t know anything about the ly from the very moment it was cre- and provenance, of the images be- and what their children are continu- Greek American community. I can’t ated. ing televised. Such was the linger- ing to do in America. It is difficult to read the regular Greek paper, so I am While G. Sacco Albanese’s place ing memory of nickelodeon peep read about the horrors and hard- dependent on the English version to in the history of cinema is today ba- show boxes. ships some of these people went give me the news that I need to know sically understood today, there was ENDURING CONFUSION through, because my father came about my heritage and culture.” a time when his exact contributions For the moment, public records over in 1905 as a 13-year-old boy, While everybody seems to have were a subject of considerable con- offer us no clue as to whatever be- and he had a difficult time.” their favorite section, all our readers troversy. came of G. Sacco Albanese. It is an Sophie Megdanis of Orangeburg, agreed that the English edition of the Thomas Edison and his financial established fact of history that the New York became emotional think- National Herald plays an intricate backers realized that an untold for- Edison cartel – while it may have ing about the connection between a and integral role in the community, tune would follow the creation of a lost the long-term technological Herald article and her memories. particularly since more and more moving picture camera. Flurries of battle involved over exclusive “I really enjoyed Steve Frangos’ Greek Americans are speaking patents were applied for from all rights on motion picture develop- articles about the Gandy Dancers,” Greek less and less. over the country on various aspects ment – still made millions on their she said. “My father was a railroad “I think the National Herald is of such a moving picture machine. nickelodeon machines and films. worker, and it brought back memo- playing a very important role,” “A lot In the late 1890’s, many claimed to Regrettably, many accounts in ries. Even articles on the Greek Pa- of younger people aren’t going to be have successfully constructed such print and posted on the Internet rade each year make me think about speaking Greek for very much a device. Facing conflicting claims, still deny G. Sacco Albanese his when I used to attend it. The news- longer, so I think it’s important to the United States Patent Office brief moment in the history of sci- paper helps me remember and remi- have this English edition,” said De- soon demanded that proof the de- ence. nisce about things.” spina Axiotakis of Ridgewood, New vice worked be included with the Fred Ott, another Edison labora- Other readers like to the Herald’s Jersey. patent application form. The first tory assistant, is still often mistak- extensive coverage of the Greek Or- “It’s important that the newspa- individual or group to be able to se- enly credited as the first on film. In thodox Church. per points out things to us,” said Ru- cure dated and documented copy- January 1894, William Dickson “I think the Herald has been very by Panteli of Manchester, New right patents on a moving picture filmed “Fred Ott’s Sneeze” for pub- consistent. It’s been very accurate in Hampshire, who has been a sub- camera would be in possession of licity stills in Harper’s Weekly. But its news. It has excellent contributors scriber for five years. “The National literally millions of dollars. as we have seen, Gordon Hendrick on the op-ed pages. It is the best Herald reveals things that we should It was nothing less than images has documented that Dickson had Greek American newspaper,” said know, but don’t know. These things of G. Sacco Albanese which eventu- already filmed the wild gestures of Ted Karakostas of Milton, Massachu- aren’t always positive, but they are ally secured the Edison cartel key Albanese between 1890 and 1891. setts, a sometime contributor who important.” patent rights. By 1895, Thomas Edison’s company had developed kinetophono- Since the three films with Albanese has also been a subscriber for almost Many readers like to share their WEST ORANGE GREEKS graphs, which synchronized film projection with sound from a phono- were experiments and never re- six years. “But I definitely I think the enjoyment of the Herald with friends Thomas Edison’s laboratory and graph record. G. Sacco Albanese, a Greek from Malta, was the first leased to the general public, they best thing about the paper is the cov- and family. Some have even sent it as production factories were located subject caught on motion picture film with this device. have never had the broad exposure erage of church issues, including Christmas and birthday gifts, while in West Orange, New Jersey. It is of Ott’s sensational sneeze. both the Archdiocese of America and others enjoy passing it on as a way to commonplace in Greek American 18, 1890. Some clerk in Edison’s of- $1.50 per film for his mad gestures. I’m not suggesting that without the Ecumenical Patriarchate,” he engage their Greek penchant for pas- history that, beginning in the late fice had written back to Albanese’s These extremely brief ‘films’ are the Sacco Albanese there would never added. sionate discussion and debate, and 1880’s, the newly arriving Hellenic January 15, 1890 letter asking for a only surviving footage from a cylin- have been a kinetoscope developed “I like that it includes articles on wished us continued success. immigrants, women as well as job. Then, Hendricks found a Sep- der kinetoscope. Gordon Hendricks at Edison’s laboratories. But let us the Church, even though it isn’t a re- “I gave a subscription to my men, found work in the mills of tember 5, 1890 letter from Al- dates the first of these films as tak- reclaim our own history. No one de- ligious newspaper,” said Constance brother, who is in Birmingham, Al- New England. By no later than banese’s father, Vincenzo, thanking ing place during “the week ending nies that Greek immigrants were Forkiotis of Fairfield, CT, who has abama and I also got my friend He- 1903, the Greek immigrants were Edison for hiring his son. November 27” 1890 ( pg. 101). present at the very beginnings of been reading the Herald for years. len Tsoucalas going,” Ms. Argires so numerous and so well orga- THE KINETOPHONOGRAPH Eight months later, Albanese left the film industry. Yet no one is tak- Some readers say they just love said. nized, they negotiated all labor is- Since everyone reading this ac- Edison’s employ with a letter of ref- ing the time to systematically docu- reading the Herald from cover to “I love reading the Herald,” Ms. sues with the mill owners as a dis- count lives at a time when motion erence. ment their presence, let alone offer cover every weekend, and view it as Forkiotis said. “I pass it onto my sis- tinct and separate group. It should pictures, television and digital im- As Hendricks observes, “We thus a balanced appraisal of their contri- their window to the world of the ter and brother in-law, and they pass come as no surprise, then, to learn ages are everyday items, it is per- have a first and last date for these butions to American Cinema. Greek American community and a it on to his aunt.” that Greek immigrants had long haps difficult to imagine a time “Monkeyshines.” bridge to news of their motherland. “I wish continued success for the worked in varying capacities for when inventors didn’t even have an These films survive only because Readers who wish to contact Mr. “The National Herald is my pri- Herald’s next 500 issues, and its next Edison’s various industries in West idea of how to go about projecting they were attached to the copyright Frangos may e-mail him at greek- mary source for keeping up with the 1,000 issues after that,” Ms. Axio- Orange. images. affidavit as proof that the new in- [email protected]. Greek American community and takis said. In 1914, Edison’s New Jersey The first device Edison and vention worked as claimed. Draw- factory complex burned to the Dickson developed was called the ing directly from the National ground. Along with the loss of the Kinetophonograph (or Kineto- Archives, Gordon Hendricks pub- factories was the human catastro- phone), which synchronized film lished not only the original 1896 af- phe of thousands of jobless workers projection with sound from a fidavit, but also all the several hun- facing an unknown future. Edison phonograph record. The projector dred stills from the cylinder film stepped forward. Every worker was connected to the phonograph footage. Again, without going into stayed on the payroll during the six with a pulley system, but it didn’t extensive detail, all court cases sur- months it took to completely re- work very well and was difficult to rounding the kinetoscope ultimate- build the factory complex. On New synchronize. ly resolved in favor of the Edison Year’s Day 1915, the Greek workers “Then followed,” as Dickson was cartel solely by virtue of Albanese’s presented Thomas Edison with a gi- to describe in 1895, “some experi- filmed image. ant wreath. A photograph of that ments with drums, over which From 1888 to 1897, Edison ap- event hangs in the administrative sheets of sensitized celluloid film plied for innumerable patents in- offices of the Edison National His- was drawn, the edges being volving motion picture machines torical Site. pressed into a narrow slot in the which eventually led to what we It was into this existing environ- surface, similar in construction to now know as the nickelodeon cabi- ment, both American and Greek, the old tinfoil phonographs… The net. Before films could be projected that G. Sacco Albanese enters into pictures were then taken spirally to onto walls, viewers were forced to our story. the number of 200 or so, but were look down into floor-standing A long complex lawsuit address- limited in size, owing to the rotun- “peep show” cabinets. My article, ing who exactly invented the first dity of the surface.” This machine “The Greek Diaspora and Early motion picture machine provides was dubbed the kinetograph. American Cinema (National Her- us with the documented time, In 1933, Dickson recalled his ald, December 10, 2005 edition),” place, and role of Albanese in the first experimental efforts: “To take outlined how Greek producers in development of this new technolo- these photographs or strips, our the spring of 1894 were among the gy. All the drawn out details of the camera or kinetograph had to be very first to purchase Thomas Edi- lawsuit, and who may or may not carried down to a small improvised son’s nickelodeon machines. have been falsifying their docu- platform placed against our ore- By February 1895, two French ments, can be seen in Gordon Hen- milling outhouse. A bright sunny- inventors, Louis and Auguste Lu- dricks’ “Origins of the American natured Greek… Sacco Albanese by miere, were given a patent for their Film” (Arno Press, New York City: name, was one of the very early vic- cinematographe, which projected a 1972). Not all the details in this ex- tims, figuring mostly in the 1/4- 35mm film image onto a large tended lawsuit are necessary – just inch and later 1/2-inch pictures. screen. In December 1895, the Lu- those facts dealing with G. Sacco Draped in white, he was made to go miere brothers exhibited a series of Albanese’s role. through some weird antics.” short films in Paris. In retrospect, William Kennedy Laurie Dick- Albanese was forced to dress in the era of motion pictures dis- son was an engineer working under all white because, even though the played in theaters had arrived. But the employment of Thomas Edison. footage was taken outside in full this form of entertainment most From 1883 onwards, Dickson sunlight, the lens used was still certainly did not overcome its visu- worked with Edison to perfect a very primitive, and all the reflective al rivals overnight. motion picture machine. Albanese light which could be acquired was By 1910, there were an estimat- worked for the Edison Company as needed. ed 10,000 nickelodeon parlors us- a laboratory assistant. Gordon Hen- Three short black and white ing kinetoscopes all across the dricks’ research on Edison’s silent movies were made with Al- United States. Touring “flicker archival files led him to discover banese gesturing madly in all of shows” or moving picture shows the copy of a letter dated February them. Albanese received a bonus of were more gradually established 6 REVISITING THE JUNTA THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007 Junta Strongman Stylianos Pattakos Remains Resolutely Unapologetic

By Vasilis Koutsilas was commander of the cavalry and can warplanes through to help Is- PATTAKOS: I did, but Pa- Special to the National Herald armored division of the 2nd Army rael, because it was in danger from padopoulos did not. I had warned Corps in Veroia. The commander of the Arabs. He told them no,’ ” he him though. ‘Ioannides is a jewel,’ No regrets. It may sound like a the 2nd Army Corps had sent me to added. he would tell me. ‘He would not do cliché, but try as one may, there are inspect the training of the 2nd TNH: What was the King’s posi- such a thing.’ I knew from before- no better words to better character- Army Corps units. That is where I tion in regard to your government? hand that Ioannides was plotting ize Stylianos Pattakos’ present state visited George Papadopoulos’ unit, PATTAKOS: The King constantly along with some others for elec- of mind. The former brigadier gen- and spoke with him for the first kept trying to overthrow us. From tions never to be held. eral was one of the three army offi- time. the second month – from May and TNH: How were relations be- cers masterminding the coup d’état TNH: When did you decide to June 1967 – he began trying to con- tween Papadopoulos and Ioannides in Greece 40 years ago, and was a go ahead with the coup? vince us to hold elections. He while they were in jail? What were leading member of the military PATTAKOS: A few days before it claimed to be trying to help us, but relations between Ioannides and regime which subsequently ruled occurred. On April 14, I visited the he wanted us to go. He failed, and anyone not belonging to his group the country for the next seven years Army Chief of Staff, Mr. Spanti- tried again in October 1967, at the generally like? “in response to the communist dakis, and I told him that Andreas parade, either to kill the three of us PATTAKOS: Our relations – the threat.” Papandreou was going to Thessa- during the parade, or to capture us. members of the April 21st Govern- When asked if he would do the loniki on the 23rd of the month to We heard about it, took our mea- ment who did not join his group – same thing over again today, he re- begin his election campaign. Ac- sures, and he failed. Then, Decem- were unfriendly, but not hostile. I torts that the question is “foolish… cording to the newspapers, a sea of ber 13th came around. would speak with Ioannides, but officers have no regrets. They as- people was supposedly going to go Mr. Pattakos also rejected claims after a certain incident, we stopped sess a situation and all the sur- to the airport to welcome him and that junta opponents were exiled speaking. rounding factors, and they proceed cheer him on. He was to board a during the military government’s TNH: Why? What happened? with their plan for the good of the coach drawn by white horses, seven-year rule, saying that they PATTAKOS: During an interro- country.” which was to take him to Aristotle were relocated: “They were not ex- gation – with myself, Ioannides and In an interview with the Nation- Square, where he was going to give iled. There was no exile during the the interrogator in the room – the al Herald, he said does not regret an important speech which was go- entire duration of the seven years. latter insisted that I answer his the fact that elections were not held ing to inspire the people. He was A few thousand people were relo- questions, even though I refused. soon after the junta takeover. going to tell them that there was no cated, as provided in legislation is- At some point, I pointed to Ioan- “Have you ever heard of any revo- need for elections, because the peo- sued by previous governments, nides and told the interrogator lution anywhere in the world that ple had already spoken. That is which were called democracies,” that, “If it were not for this fool, I proceeded with elections right what the newspapers were writing. he said. would be doing the interrogating, away,” he asks? “Things had to “In light of this, Commander, are TNH: Were the conditions for and not you.” The next day, I ran in- come under control first, and after- we going to allow elections to take those in exile – or those relocated, to Ioannides in the courtyard and wards, elections were scheduled to place? Are we going to let Andreas as you say – any good? said, “Good morning Mimi.” He did take place.” gain control? Stand down, or I will PATTAKOS: No one can assert not answer me. I turned back and At age 95, his mental faculties line you up for the firing squad. I that the conditions were good. said ‘Mimi, I said good morning.’ are better than some people many command every company.” We They were conditions of relocation. Again, he did not answer me. We years his junior. The junta strong- arranged for a new meeting. If the TNH: Did the years you spent in never spoke since. man lives alongside his bedridden generals did not decide to inter- prison make you think about what Mr. Pattakos – who refers to wife, Demetra – “Mrs. Pattakos,” as vene by Thursday or Friday, then it was like for the people you sent himself as “the retired brigadier he refers to her – in their Athens we would. The plan was set. An- to Gyaros (an arid and unpopulat- general” – also discussed whether home in Patissia, which belongs to dreas Papandreou, the head of the ed Aegean island)? he considers himself at least par- one of his two daughters. paramilitary operation ASPIDA, PATTAKOS: Have you ever been tially at fault, along with Mr. Ioan- Mr. Pattakos was born in No- who had been found guilty, but not in prison? nides, who overthrew George Pa- vember 1912, in the village of Agia imprisoned – on account of his sta- Former Brigadier General Stylianos Pattakos, one of the three military TNH: No. padopoulos in 1973, for the tragic Paraskevi, in Rethimnon, Crete – tus as a member of Parliament – strongmen who engineered and executed the April 1967 coup which PATTAKOS: Prison is prison. invasion of Cyprus. which had not yet been annexed to was claiming that he would swear- brought seven years of military rule to Greece, is shown in this picture When someone is denied their free- “When the Cyprus files, which Greece proper. Throughout gram- in a government regardless of the attending a friend’s funeral a few years after he was released from dom and is far from their family, no are still classified, will become pub- mar school, he could not even af- results of the elections scheduled prison in 1992. one can call the conditions good, lic, then you will have all the an- ford a pair of shoes, he said. for May 28, 1967 – without the regardless of what they are. That is swers to your questions concerning But the boy who described buy- head of state, as required by the ng to declare candidacy could. We the U.S. in the “revolution (coup).” why I was constantly letting them this issue. I tell you this. I am as ing shoes for his high school gradu- Constitution. were free to renounce our military “On the morning of Friday, April go. No one stayed in Gyaros longer guilty as you for the invasion of ation in 1930 as a luxury would It was Gen. Pattakos, from his posts, and we would be aided by 21st, I visited the U.S. Ambassador than 2-3 years. Cyprus,” he said. eventually go onto topple the post as commander of the armored the Royal Palace in our political un- in Athens, Phillips Talbot, and he TNH: Was there censorship at TNH: Did you ever expect to re- Greek Government and become the division based in Goudi, who dertakings,” he said. “The answer asked me, ‘Who are you, Mr. the time? ceive a death sentence? most powerful man in all of Greece, brought the tanks out on the streets to the question concerning why the Brigadier General?’ ‘I am a Greek PATTAKOS: There was, in fact, PATTAKOS: We did. One hour alongside his fellow junta cohorts, in the early hours of Friday, April revolution was not ended in the officer,’ I replied.” but it was light. In other words, you later, though, the decision came George Papadopoulos and Nikolaos 21, 1967. That same afternoon, at fourth year is simple: Our dutifully Commenting on the junta’s ties were allowed to write whatever that the death sentence was being Makarezos. 5 PM, he was sworn-in as minister authorized prime minister, George with Richard Nixon and Spiro Ag- you wanted, as long as it was not a commuted to a life sentence. And It wasn’t until just a few days be- of the Interior, and a few months Papadopoulos, could not find a new, as well as the rumored cam- lie. when we say life sentence, “we fore the coup on April 21, 1967 that later, on December 13 – the day of politician of suitable standing who paign contributions made to them TNH: When you gave up your mean life sentence (alluding to the they decided to actually go through King Constantine’s failed counter- would lead the country out of mili- from the junta’s coffers, Mr. Pat- position in October 1973, what did famous line uttered by Prime Min- with it, he told the Herald. coup – he took over as vice presi- tary rule, according to the Constitu- takos stated that he does “not re- you do? ister Constantine Karamanlis when TNH: How did you know Pa- dent of the Government. tion that the people had approved spond to fairy tales.” PATTAKOS: I gave up my posi- speaking of this sentence).” But padopoulos and Makarezos? According to Mr. Pattakos, dur- by a referendum.” The only response Mr. Pattakos tion on October 8, 1973. I became a Karamanlis informed us to petition PATTAKOS: We were all officers ing the first few months of the mili- Mr. Pattakos added that his ac- had in that regard was that “Pa- private citizen; free, like you are to- for a pardon, and said he would in the Greek army. We decided to tary regime’s rule, “a timetable tions, and the actions of the other padopoulos was the only one who day. I did not have bodyguards. I al- grant our request. On Good Friday, go ahead with the revolution to- ending the revolution” was drafted, leaders of the April 1967 coup, said no to the United States. Presi- so did not bear any responsibility they informed us that our request gether. Makarezos was in the Greek which called for an end to military were directed by no one but them- dent Nixon told me that we had to for the political situation. General was denied. Intelligence Service. He was in the rule no later than 1971, barring un- selves, and their love for the coun- hold elections. ‘Mr. President, do Angelis called me during the stu- Sentenced to life in prison, Gen. second branch of the Greek CIA – favorable conditions. try. you ask us when you should hold dent demonstrations at the Poly- Pattakos was in jail for 17 years, the Security Division – and he knew “By mid-September 1967, the Despite all which has been writ- elections? We will hold elections technic Institute, and asked me to from 1975 to 1992, when he was about the dangers he was speaking three of us were summoned by the ten about the alleged role of the when we decide to; when the Greek assume the ministry of public or- released because of an “untreatable of. Papadopoulos was working for prime minister to a meeting. At the United States in fomenting the people decide they want them,’ ” he der, but I refused. health condition.” He has been liv- the Army General Staff, in the oper- order of the King, we were in- coup, and the subsequent support said. TNH: Did you expect that ing in Patissia with his wife ever ations office. I only knew Pa- formed of His Majesty’s deep desire the U.S. Government gave the mili- “After we left on October 8, (Brigadier General Demetrios) since. He is frequently visited by his padopoulos personally. We met in to set elections no later than March tary regime, Mr. Pattakos vehe- 1973, Papadopoulos received a re- Ioannides would overthrow Pa- two daughters, five grandchildren Nea Santa in Macedonia, when he 1968, and that any one of us wanti- mently denies any intervention by quest, or an order, to allow Ameri- padopoulos? and three great grandchildren. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007 TOURISM 7 Next Stop: Thessaloniki - There’s Lots to Do in the “Seattle of the Balkans”

By Joanna Kakissis a citywide biennial, starting in late The New York Times May. “It's like the pulse of Salonika is Near the Seventh Century quickening, at last,” said Eleni Church of Hagia Sophia in the Athanasopoulou, a 28-year-old northern Greek city of Salonika, photography and video artist who prides of revelers are filling art- works at the center. grunge bars like Urban and After a long day at work, she was Pastaflora Darling on lively Zefxi- unwinding at Urban, a gallery dos Street. It's a weeknight – a Mon- turned colorful bar on Zefxidos day going on Tuesday, in fact – but Street. The crowd was mostly col- it feels like a Saturday. The tsipouro lege students with struggling is flowing, the New Pornographers beards, though a few aging hipsters are blaring, and the people, a blend were hanging on, nursing glasses of of wispy artists bobbing to the mu- vodka. The Scissor Sisters blared on sic, balding academics recalling the stereo, and a young woman, her their anarchist years and caffeinat- dreds in a beehived updo, serenad- ed students now living theirs, are ed a framed poster of Bruce Lee. energized. As Monday officially became Stop any of them and they might Tuesday, the party showed no sign turn grim and tell you that this ma- of slowing. jestic city is the ignored, unloved VISITOR INFORMATION and lonesome little sister of Athens. How to get there: United, But don't buy it. Although Salonika Lufthansa and Olympic are among (called Thessaloniki in Greece) of- the airlines that offer service from ten loses tourist-brochure headlines New York, starting at about $1,200 to Athens, its growing appeal as a round trip. A taxi from the Salonika youthful city with an intriguing airport to the city center is about 15 multiethnic history and an artsy euros, or $20.40 at $1.36 to the eu- counterculture is turning it into ro. Plans for a subway system are something of a Seattle of the Balka- moving forward. ns. Where to stay: The Plaza Art Ho- Already a Southeastern Euro- tel (5 Paggeou Street, 30-2310- pean center for cinema because of 520-120; www.hotelplaza.gr) of- its film festivals, Salonika is enjoy- fers rooms for two starting at 82 eu- ing a resurgence in its eclectic visu- ros, while the City Hotel (11 al arts and music scenes, evident at Komninon Street, 30-231-026- contemporary art museums and 9421; www.cityhotel.gr) is 120 eu- galleries and clubs like Xylourgeio ros ($165). For more luxury, try the at Mylos, a flour mill turned enter- Electra Palace (9 Aristotle Square, tainment complex. As the suburbs 30-231-029-4000), where rooms spread and sprout resort hotels, start from 165-185 euros ($225- downtown standbys like the Plaza 250). Art Hotel and the City Hotel have Where to eat: Dinner for two at been remodeled to accommodate the Ideal wine and jazz bistro (1 the increasing number of cinephiles Gregoriou Palama 1 and 87 Tsimis- for the festivals. ki; 30-231-028-8844) is about 60 “Salonika has always been an al- euros ($80). Among Salonika's ex- ternative city, moving to its own cellent ouzeries is Agora (5 rhythm,” said Nikodemos Triaridis, Kapodistriou, 30-231-053-2428) 34, who two years ago founded a and Aristotle (8 Aristotelous, 30- small record label, Run Devil Run. 231-023-3195), where a meal for “After so much lamenting of the two costs about 30 euros ($40). chronic loss of the spotlight to And sample the buffalo milk-cream Athens,” he said, “we are finally kazan dipi at Hatzis (50 Venizelou, starting to embrace our offbeat 30-231-027-9058) or the choco- sense of self again.” late-covered tsoureki at Terkenlis at Salonika, with a metropolitan the Byzantino cafe off Hagia Sophia area of about a million people, was Square (30-231-024-4876, founded around 300 BC by Cas- www.terkenlis.gr). sander, king of Macedon, who Where to Linger: The State Mu- named it for his wife, Thessalonica, seum of Contemporary Art (21 half-sister of Alexander the Great. A Kolokotronis Street, Moni Lazaris- walk around the city reveals a mo- ton; 30-231-058-9149; saic of cultural influences: Roman www.greekstatemuseum.gr) has a ruins; Byzantine churches like Ha- stirring collection of Russian avant- gios Demetrios, the basilica dedi- garde art. The museum's Center of cated to the patron Saint of Saloni- Contemporary Art (Warehouse B1, ka; Ottoman-era hammams and Port of Salonika; 30-231-054-6683; mosques; the pink house where www.cact.gr) has eclectic presenta- Ataturk, founder of the modern tions of video and new-media art. Turkish republic, was born in 1881; Delve into history at the Museum of and the 19th Century brick houses Byzantine Culture (2 Leoforos Stra- in the Ladadika district, the old TOP: Thessaloniki’s famous White Tower. Part of the old city’s walls tou, 30-231-086-8570; Jewish quarter. for centuries, it is now a symbol of Greek sovereignty over Macedo- www.mbp.gr) or the Jewish Muse- Much of the action is concentrat- nia. LEFT: An aerial view of Thessaloniki and its waterfront. Aristotle um (13 Agiou Mina Street, 30-231- ed in the historic center, which is Square, Thessaloniki’s main square, is shown to the left. RIGHT: The 025-0406; www.jmth.gr). Admis- anchored by Aristotle Square. This OTE Tower in downtown Thessaloniki, which stands at the site where sion to the Museum of Byzantine is where one finds a wonderful view the yearly Hellenic Expo is held each September. Culture is 4 euros; for the others, it from the Thermaic Gulf to the swell is 3 euros. of the historic Ano Poli (Upper specializes in offbeat photo-based and fish, Pontic cheeses, even the the time, the avenue of clubs at the old State Museum of Contemporary Where to let loose: For a sam- City). An international group of ar- narratives, often passes cafes filled odd village potion for menstrual Mylos complex, near the port, was Art, housed in a former monastery pling of Greek and international chitects designed the square and with young crooners singing songs cramps, all wrapped in an aural thriving, fueling the rise of musi- in the suburb of Stavroupolis, has music, go to Mylos (56 Andreou much of Salonika's center in 1917, by the contemporary Greek com- force field of greengrocers promot- cians like the jazz-folk fusion group been a leader. In 2005, it opened Georgiou Street, 30-231-055-1838; just after the city was nearly de- poser Manos Hadjidakis as she ing their eggplant in booming Mode Plagal and the rock bands the Center of Contemporary Art in www.mylos.gr), a former flour fac- stroyed by fire. Once home to five walks home to her loft in a remod- rhymes. Trypes and Xylina Spathia. Mylos is an old warehouse at the port, part tory transformed in 1991 into an open-air cinemas, the square today eled former market building in Founded in the early 1920's by far more mainstream now, but Xy- of a continuing push to revitalize entertainment complex. One of the has the Olympion, a theater built in Bezesteni, which she shares with the architect Eli Modiano, a mem- lourgeio (Carpenter's Shop) draws the area (two other museums, one best spots is the Xylourgeio, which 1948 and now the headquarters for her husband, Nikos Yannopoulos, a ber of a Sephardic merchant family, an intriguing lineup of offbeat devoted to photography and the spotlights experimental and alter- the Salonika International Film Fes- 55-year-old filmmaker. They are the Modiano Market was once a artists like Daemonia Nymphe, who other to cinema, opened there in native music. tival, which draws thousands every part of a recent influx of artists and hub for Salonika's Jews, many who make ambient folk music with re- 1995). The center is devoted to November. Other annual film professionals to the once rundown trace themselves from the productions of ancient Greek in- emerging visual and performing The New York Times published events include the Documentary Ottoman-era neighborhood, where Sephardim expelled from Spain in struments. The music scene is also arts. The museum is also organizing the above on April 8. Film Festival in March; the Crash- chic bistros have arrived – like Ideal 1492. They thrived in Salonika, at enriched by indie labels like Ano fest, devoted to short films by at Gregoriou Palama and Tsimiski one point a majority, but occupying Kato (Upside Down), Run Devil emerging young filmmakers, in Streets. It serves boutique wines, Nazis in World War II virtually elim- Run and the electronic-loving Poeta April; and the Videodance Festival tender beef on roasted eggplant inated them. Some 45,000 to Negra, whose acts perform at small in May. purée, and arugula salads dotted 50,000 of the city's Jews – about 96 downtown clubs like the neon-blue Walking around downtown, you with pomegranate seeds and a soft percent – died during the war, neo-grunge Zenith. soon notice that young ramblers are goat cheese called katiki to the ac- many at Auschwitz. Only about A frequent listener is Areti everywhere: on the seafront prome- companiment of live jazz. But the 2,000 Jews live in the city today. Leopoulou, a 29-year-old art histo- nade, near the 14th Century White traditional culinary fare – spicy Their history is recounted at the rian and music buff. “There's a lot of Tower and the statue of Alexander whipped feta, pork stewed with Jewish Museum, which follows the creative energy,” she said, “and it's the Great; at the crowded cafes of chestnuts and wild-greens pies – of- narrative from 200 AD to the begin- bursting to get out.” Aristotle Square; and at the bars fered at the city's ouzeries should ning of the war. The same could be said for visu- built into the old fabric markets in not be ignored. The Ladino songs of Salonika's al arts. The painter Vasilis Zografos, the Bezesteni neighborhood. Most Not far from Bezesteni are the Sephardic Jews enjoyed a resur- for instance, has worked in the city are among the 95,000 students at Modiano, Kapani and Louloudadi- gence in the 1990s, especially when for 20 years and has noted the in- Aristotle University, the largest in ka marketplaces. A stroll through the singer Savina Yannatou and the gredients for an art renaissance – Greece. Many others are young pro- them is a kaleidoscopic journey into band Primavera en Salonica per- talent, exhibition space, endless fessionals and artists. scent, sound and color: cumin and formed those songs on the 1995 sources of inspiration – but has only Chrissie Tsiota, 35, an artist who sage, broad spreads of fresh meat recording “Spring in Salonica.” At recently seen results. The 10-year-

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Vlattas of Yorktown, Virginia ST. ATHANASIOS www.thenationalherald.com announce the engagement 33nd ANNUAL of their daughter Kristen Nicole, to Mr. Marinos N. Sarantakos son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholaos Sarantakos ΜAY 17-18-19-20, 2007 of Williamsburg, Virginia. Kristen is the granddaughter of Captain and Mrs. Wilbur Burgin Come spend the weekend with us of Ellenboro, North Carolina and the late and you will find Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel N. Vlattas of Newport News, Virginia. the Hellenic Spirit in you! Marinos is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dimitrios Sarantakos and the late Mr. and Mrs. Marinos Kokolis of Sparta, Greece. FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING Kristen was a summa cum laude graduate of Virginia Tech with a www.GreekKitchennyc.com GYRO - SOUVLAKI - BAKLAVA Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and a minor in GREEK MUSIC Psychology. She will receive her Master of Education degree in School & DANCING IN THE AISLES! Counseling from The College of William and Mary in May, 2007. Marinos was graduated from Shenandoah University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management. He received his ALSO FEATURING: MAY 17 & 18 Master of Divinity degree from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of BUSINESS LUNCH SPECIAL Greek Food • Pastries 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Theology in May, 2005. He is currently employed in the hospitality in- Wines - Ouzo - Beer dustry in Williamsburg, Virginia. Octopus • Loukoumades Enjoy a complimentary glass Outdoor Taverna • Vendors • Rides of wine or soda with your meal! *** Games • Raffle • Super 50/50 TAKE OUT ORDERS AVAILABLE! They will celebrate the Holy Sacrament of Marriage Greek Music & Videos in June, 2007 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Virginia ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH with reception following at the Williamsburg Lodge. 51 Paramus Road, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 For more information, call: (201) 368-8881 After their honeymoon trip to Hawaii, Free Parking and Shuttle Bus from Mack IV Parking Lot the couple will reside in Williamsburg, Virginia. 8 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007

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■ COUMANIS, ANGELA K. Fire Department Ambulance Fund survived by his wife of 61 years So- predeceased by her only brother away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Tallahas- (6 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield, CT phie; his daughters, Joan Pendias Van Pappas. In addition to her hus- his home in Stamford. He is sur- and the Greek American Rehabili- see Democrat reported that Angela 06877). and Calli P. Checki; and his grand- band Arthur, she is survived by her vived by his wife of 53 years, Kati- tation and Care Centre (220 N. Kalfas Coumanis, 75, passed away son, Matthew P. Checki. Mr. Pen- daughters Dorothea (Steven) na; his son Anthony; his daughter, First Street, Wheeling, IL 60090) on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at Talla- ■ KARKAVELAS, PAUL G. dias was an international banker Craig, of Hanover, New Hampshire; Margaret; two grandchildren, Tas- appreciated. hassee Memorial Hospital sur- DOVER, N.H. – Foster’s Online with Irving Trust for more than four Elaine K. Shocas of Washington, sos and Molly; and his many nieces, rounded by her family and friends. (www.fosters.com) reported Paul decades. He had many colorful ad- D.C.; Katherine (Daniel) de la Torre nephews and cousins. He was pre- ■ VENTURATOS, JOHN S. She is survived by her three chil- G. Karkavelas, 93, a former New ventures, including meeting the of Worcester; Sandra (James) deceased by his parents, George NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Times- dren Olivia (Gary) Drzewiecki, Hampshire State Senator, passed Shah of Iran and Ethiopian Emper- Bazoukas of Worcester; and Maria and Maria Tsirantonakis; his broth- Picayune reported that John Stel- George (Dana) Coumanis, and away on Monday April 30, 2007 at or Haile Selassie; a private tour of (Thomas) Arms of Ridgefield, Con- er Emmanuel; and his sister Katina. lios Venturatos, 82, passed away on Chrissie (Steve) Hughes; her the Dover Rehabilitation & Living the Imperial Zoo in Ethiopia; and necticut. She was the loving grand- When he was 18, Tassos became ac- Sunday, April 29, 2007 at East Jef- beloved grandchildren, Anthony, Center. He was predeceased by his being a passenger on the first hi- mother to Michael and Alexis tive in the Greek resistance against ferson Hospital. He was prede- Alexander, Angela, Will and Lacy wife of 42 years, Elizabeth jacking of a plane from the Soviet Bazoukas, Alexander Scott, Isabella the German occupation of Crete. ceased by his wife, Calliope Ventu- (she always said, “Your children are (Twombly) Karkavelas; his son, bloc in the 1960’s. He was a trustee K. Arms, and Natalia de la Torre. After the war, he helped build the ratos. He is survived by his daugh- your children, but your grandchil- Professor William Paul Karkavelas; of the Archdiocesan Greek Ortho- Tula was born in the village of NATO base at Souda Bay in Chania, ter, Stephanie Venturatos; his son dren are your children twice his brothers Theodore, Nicholas, dox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Agirochori, Greece and came to married and had his two children. Steve “John” (Ann) Venturatos; his over”); her three sisters, Kathy Peter, Miltus and Spero; and his sis- Manhattan, and was made an Ar- Fitchburg as a teenager. She was The family moved to New York in grandchildren, Victoria Venturatos, (Phil) Worley, Irene (Dudley) ters, Stella Pankey, Caroline Welch chon Megas Notarios of the Mother the daughter of the late Athanasios 1959, where he served the City of Rebecca Gabriel and Elizabeth Brewton and Maggie (Ronnie) and Aphrodite Karkavelas. He is Church in Constantinople. He was and Ekaterini (Gikas) Pappas. In New York n several capacities, last- Ardeel; and his brother James. He Lingerfeld; her sister in-law Betty survived by his two sisters, Joan also a past president of the Hellenic 1946, Tula married her beloved ly as an inspector for the NYC Hous- was a lifelong resident of New Or- Kalfas; her brother in-law Ran- Karkavelas and Martha Regan; his American Chamber of Commerce. husband Arthur, and they began ing Authority until his retirement in leans. He was a veteran of World dolph Casey; and five great grand- nieces and nephews, Gayle Labrie, The Greek Government decorated their life in Worcester. They raised 1984. He received a degree in ar- War II, and then worked for Texaco children. She was predeceased by Patrick Regan, Donna Cmejla, Mr. Pendias by royal decree in 1969 five daughters, and owned Mon- chitectural drafting from the Me- for 40 years He was a member her husband Apostolos; her parents Theodore Welch, Joelle and Ryan for his contributions to Greece. A trose Restaurant for more than 25 chanic's Institute in 1964. “Tassos AHEPA and Holy Trinity Greek Or- James and Frances Kalfas; her Stanley; and many great nieces and memorial service will be held on years. Tula and Arthur celebrated was a devoted husband, father, thodox Cathedral in New Orleans, brother Chris Kalfas; her sister, great nephews. He served the U.S. Saturday, May 26, at St. Paul’s their 60th wedding anniversary last grandfather and friend. He will be where he served as president and Francine Kalfas Casey; and her sis- Department of Justice from 1941 to Greek Orthodox Cathedral in May. Tula enjoyed spending time remembered for his personal as a board member. The funeral ter in-law, Nay Kalfas. She was a 1946. He was also employed as a Hempstead, Long Island. with her family, who are eternally courage during World War II; his was held on May 2 at Holy Trinity nurse for more than 35 years before business broker, representing sev- grateful for her love and selfless honesty, his integrity, and his pas- Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, she finally retired due to health eral of the largest companies in the ■ PRIOLO, FRANCES F. generosity. She was an excellent sionate devotion to his beloved is- memorial contributions can be reasons. She was a devout Christ- liquor industry for 46 years. He also SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Post Stan- cook and baker, and she regularly land of Crete. He will be sorely made to Holy Trinity Church (1200 ian and an avid fisherwoman, and represented the Boston & Maine dard reported that Frances F. Prio- supplied her daughters, their missed.” The funeral was held on Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, had always loved the beach of Alli- Railroad’s real estate division for lo, 80, of Manlius, went to God on friends and her grandchildren with May 4 at the Greek Orthodox LA 70122). gator Point. The funeral was held at four years. Mr. Karkavelas served Friday, April 27, 2007. She was Greek foods and pastries, including Church of the Archangels in Stam- Holy Mother of God Greek Ortho- as Chairman of the Strafford Coun- born in Syracuse and was em- her famous spinach and cheese tri- ford. ■ WADLOW, ANTOINETTE dox Church in Tallahassee. ty Republican Party for several ployed with Syracuse University for angles. She also loved gardening HENDERSON, Nev. – The Las Vegas Arrangements were by Culley’s terms. He served three terms in the 17 years before retiring. Frances and crafts, especially crocheting. ■ TZOTZOLIS, PANTELIS Review-Journal reported that An- Meadow Wood Funeral Home. In New Hampshire State Legislature, and her husband Philip were the The funeral was held on April 19 at CHICAGO, Ill – The Chicago Tri- toinette Wadlow, 66, of Henderson lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- three terms on the Dover City owners and operators of P&S Saint Spyridon’s Greek Orthodox bune reported on Monday, April 23, died on Sunday, April 22, 2007. tions can be made to Holy Mother Council and was acting Mayor of Superette in Manlius for many Cathedral in Worcester. Burial was 2007 that Pantelis Tzotzolis, 54, Mrs. Wadlow was a homemaker. of God Church (1645 Phillips Road, Dover in 1958-59. He was elected years. Frances was predeceased by at Hope Cemetery. Arrangements passed away. He was the beloved She is survived by her husband, Tallahassee, FL 32308). four times to the State Senate, and her husband in 1983, and her in- were by the O’Connor Brothers Fu- husband of Eleni (nee Nikas) Tzot- Jim; her daughters, Karen Murphy served as its acting president in fant son Peter in 1960. She is sur- neral Home. Memorial contribu- zolis; loving father of Bobby and of Boulder City and MaryAnn Pol- ■ DEMITROULAS, VICTORIA 1961. He also was a member of the vived by one daughter, Deborah tions can be made to Saint Spyri- Taso; devoted son of the late Har- ish of Elko; and her son, Nick of HOBART, Ind. – The Times report- New Hampshire Department of Aberele of Tennessee; three grand- don’s Cathedral (102 Russell alambos and Maria (Mitsakis) Sparks. Funeral services were held ed that Victoria Demitroulas, 88, Employment Appeals Board for 21 sons, Richard, Timothy and Rus- Street, Worcester, MA 01609). Tzotzolis; dear brother of Marietta on April 25 at Saint John the Bap- passed away on Sunday, April 29, years. The funeral was held on May sell; three loving great grand- (Panagiotis) Katsaras, Constanti- tist Greek Orthodox Church in Las 2007 at Whispering Pines in Val- 4 at the Annunciation Greek Ortho- daughters; and several nieces and ■ STATHOS, ANASTACIA nos (Joanne) Tzotzolis and Niko- Vegas. Memorial donations may be paraiso after a prolonged illness. dox Church in Dover. In lieu of nephews. Funeral services were CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Cape laos (Chrysanthi) Tzotzolis; son in- made to Saint John the Baptist She was predeceased by her hus- flowers, memorial contributions held on April 30 at Saint Sophia’s Cod Times reported that Anastacia law of Anastasios and Fotini Nikas; Church (5300 S. El Camino Road, band of 61 years, George can be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Syra- “Ann” Stathos passed away on Sat- fond brother in-law of Athanasios Las Vegas, NV 89118). Demitroulas. She is survived by her Church (93 Locust Street, Dover, cuse. Burial was at Oakwood urday, April 28, 2007 at Mount (Efthimia) Nikas; and the cher- two sons George (Susan) and Bill NH 03820). Cemetery. Arrangements were by Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. She ished uncle and cousin of many. ■ ZIOGAS, MARIKA (Karen) Demitroulas; her grand- Pirro & Sons Funeral Home, in is survived by two sisters, Christine Pantelis was a proud partner and ROANOKE, N.C. – The Roanoke daughters Kristin (Thomas) McMa- ■ KRIKOS, ASPASIA Syracuse. S. Glass and Mary Stathos Lynch; proprietor of Cermak Produce, and Times reported that Marika Ziogas, hon and Lindsey Demitroulas; and DENVER, Colo. – The Denver two brothers, Charles and John; was charitable to many worthy 80, passed away on Tuesday, May her numerous nieces and nephews. Newspaper Agency reported that ■ PSIHOUNTAS, MARCO and several nieces, nephews, causes. He will also be remembered 1, 2007. She was predeceased by The funeral was held on May 2 at Aspasia Krikos, 85, passed away on DENVER, Colo. – Marco Psihountas grandnieces and grandnephews. not only for the virtues he kept her husband Airsides. She is sur- Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Saturday, April 28, 2007. She is sur- passed away on Saturday, Decem- She was predeceased by her sister, close to his heart, which were love, vived by her sons George (Maria) Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville. vived by her husband George; her ber 2, 2006. He is survived by his Julia Stamalelos. She taught 4th respect and honesty, but also as a Ziogas and Robert (Ruby) Ziogas; Arrangements were by the Burns children, Helen (Richard) Faxon, wife Mary; his sisters, Helen Ballas grade at Mary Lee Burbank Ele- sweet benevolent man who her grandchildren, Eleni, Christos, Funeral Home in Crown Point. In Alexandra (David) Engelke and and Irene (George) Pappas; his mentary School in Belmont for 45 touched many souls. The funeral Ari and Maria; her three sisters; lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- Alex (Ann) Krikos; and her grand- brother, Hippocrates (Judy); and years, retiring in 1993. Known to was held on April 25 at Saint Har- and many beloved nieces and tions can be made to Saints Con- children, Alexandra League and several nieces, nephews and god- generations of students as “Miss alambos Greek Orthodox Church in nephews. The funeral was held at stantine & Helen Cathedral (8000 Carl Engelke. The funeral was held children. He worked for General Stathos,” she was a strict discipli- Niles. Burial was at Memorial Park Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Madison Street, Merrillville, IN on May 2 at the Assumption Greek Motors for 30 years and retired in narian who instilled a lifelong love Cemetery. Arrangements were by Church in Roanoke. In lieu of flow- 46410). Orthodox Cathedral in Denver. In 1977. He was a member of the Pan- of learning in her students. Over John G. Adinamis, funeral director ers, memorial contributions can be lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- Cretan Association of America for the years, students would often re- (c/o Smith-Corcoran Funeral made to Holy Trinity Church (30 ■ ELIOPOULOS, CONNIE tions can be made to the Assump- nearly 65 years. His funeral was turn to visit her at Burbank School Home). Memorial donations to Pla- Huntington Blvd., Roanoke, VA GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. – tion Cathedral (4610 E. Alameda held on December 5 at Saint to share their news about college, to Academy (8535 Georgiana 24012). The Denver Newspaper Agency re- Avenue, Denver, CO 80246). Catherine’s Greek Orthodox jobs and their families. She touched ported on Friday, May 4, 2007 that Church in Greenwood Village. the lives of more than 1,300 stu- Connie Eliopoulos, 84, passed ■ LOURIDAS, MATINA Memorial contributions to Saint dents during her teaching career, away. She is survived by her hus- KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas Catherine’s Church (5555 S. and was the recipient of many CLASSIFIEDS band, Gus; her children, Andrew City Star reported that Matina Yosemite Street, Greenwood Vil- teaching awards. Her parents, An- (Lois) and Charlene; three grand- Louridas, 92, passed away on Sat- lage, CO 80111) or the Assumption thony and Panagiota Stathopoulos, children; and her siblings, Dora, urday, April 28, 2007. She was pre- Cathedral (4610 E. Alameda Av- immigrated from Greece in the ear- HELP WANTED (718) 728-8500 Spiro, Dee and Andrew. She was deceased by her sisters Amelia Fo- enue, Denver, CO 80246) appreci- ly 1900’s and settled in Cambridge, Not affiliated with any predeceased by her son, Nick. The topoulos, Cynthia Theoharis and ated. where she grew up in a close-knit JOURNALISTS WANTED other funeral home. funeral was held on May 7 at Saint Edith Vlahos. She is survived by her Greek family and community. Her Nation’s leading Greek American Catherine Greek Orthodox Church sister, Penelope; her niece, Dr. ■ SCALIA, BENJAMIN father was a founding member of newspaper needs reporters and as- APOSTOLOPOULOS in Greenwood Village. “In lieu of Karen Vlahos Banks; her nephews, MONROE, N.J. – The Home News Saints Constantine & Helen Greek sistant editor for English weekly Apostle Family - flowers, memorial contributions Dean Vlahos, Paul and John Fo- Tribune reported that Benjamin Orthodox Church in Cambridge, paper. Exceptional writing/report- Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - can be made to the family so that topoulos; several great nieces and Scalia, 83, died ON Thursday, April and owned a candy store in Central ing skills and bilingual fluency a Funeral Directors of Connie’s wishes of living memorials nephews, and one great-great 19, 2007, at University of Pennsyl- Square. The funeral was held on must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips RIVERDALE at her churches be fulfilled.” nephew. She worked for Konomos vania Medical Center in Philadel- May 4 at Saints Constantine and and cover letter to 718-472-0510 FUNERAL HOME Inc. Distributors as an accountant and phia. He was predeceased by three Helen Church. Arrangements were or [email protected]. 5044 Broadway ■ HODGES, GEORGE H. served as District Governor and sisters; Catherine LaSala, Lucy by the Faggas Funeral Home in Wa- 111609/01 New York, NY 10034 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Winston- President of the Daughters of Pene- Campagana and Mary Rinella; and tertown. (212) 942-4000 Salem Journal reported that lope. The funeral was held on May two brothers, Samuel Scalia and FUNERAL HOMES Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE George Harry Hodges, 61, passed 5 at the Annunciation Greek Ortho- Anthony Scalia. He is survived by ■ STRATOS, WILLIAM H. away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at dox Church in Kansas City. Burial his wife of 60 years, Helen Kyrimes ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Post- CONSTANTINIDES LITRAS FUNERAL HOME Presbyterian Hospital. He is sur- was at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Scalia of Monroe; two children; Dispatch reported that William H. FUNERAL PARLOR Co. ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, vived by his wife of 38 years, Voula Arrangements were by Mt. Moriah Richard Benjamin (Valerie) Scalia “Bill” Stratos, 76, died of cancer on 405 91st Street INC FUNERAL HOME (nee Kladeftira); his sons Peter & Freeman Funeral Home. In lieu of East Brunswick and Marianne Friday, April 27, 2007 at his home Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 83-15 Parsons Blvd., (Julie), Robert “Bobby” (Michelle) of flowers, memorial contributions (Joseph) Hornyak of Yardville; a in south St. Louis County. He is sur- (718) 745-1010 Jamaica, NY 11432 and Demetrios (Megan) Hodges; can be made to the Annunciation brother, James Scalia; two sisters, vived by his wife Vasiliki (nee Kara- Services in all localities - (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 his sisters, Panorea Liaskonis, Dina Church (12001 Wornall Road, Rose Roberts and Ann (Coste) giannis); two daughters, Niki Ferris Low cost shipping to Greece Baxevanis and Kiki Kakouras; his Kansas City, MO 64145) or to Saint Swerski, both of New Brunswick; and Penny Aegerter; his son, Nick brothers, Jimmy, Louis and Costa Katherine’s Church (3149 Glen and three grandchildren, Elena Stratos; his mother, Penelope ANTONOPOULOS TO PLACE YOUR Hodges; his grandchildren, George, Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA Caracappa of Bordentown, and Stratos of Sopiki in Southern Alba- FUNERAL HOME, INC. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: Yianni, Zachary, Demetra, George, 22041). Nicholas Anthony and Michael nia; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Konstantinos Antonopoulos - (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, Vivia and Stephen Hodges, and Ja- Christopher Scalia, both of East Stratos was born in Sopiki and im- Funeral Director E-MAIL: cob and Emily Hamilton; and many ■ MANTHOS, SOPHIA A. Brunswick. Mr. Scalia was born in migrated to Greece in 1945. He 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., classifieds@ thenationalherald.com nieces and nephews. He was prede- NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Times- Akron, Ohio and lived in New could not return because of the Astoria, New York 11105 ceased by his parents Harilaos Picayune reported that Sophia A. Brunswick and East Brunswick, Communist persecutions, and re- “Harry” and Virginia (nee Con- Manthos, 97, passed away on Fri- New Jersey before moving to Mon- mained separated from his mother, topanos) Hodges, and his brother day, April 27, 2007. She was prede- roe seven years ago. He was em- who still resides in Sopiki, until Nick. He first came to the United ceased by her husband George ployed as finance manager for 1990. He immigrated to the United States on May 21, 1970, at the invi- Manthos; her son Nicholas Kogos; Household Finance before retiring States in 1959 and married his tation of his oldest brother Jimmy. her sisters Helen Miramon and Fan- in 1981. As a member of Saint wife, also a native of Sopiki. In He arrived with one suitcase and nie Athas; and her parents, Eugenia George Greek Orthodox Church in 1974, Mr. Stratos and the Kara- sent $36 a month to Greece to pay Poulopoulos and Peter Athas. She is Piscataway, much of his time was giannis family opened the restau- for his plane ticket. He worked at survived by her children, Jeanette dedicated to the parish community rant now known as Spiro’s North in Centanni and Peter Manthos; her as a Sunday School teacher for 30 St. Louis. The funeral was held on subscribe his brother’s restaurant and PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD brought his wife to the United sisters, Cecelia Blanda; her brother, years. Mr. Scalia was very active in April 30 at Saint Nicholas Greek via the post-office: States in December 1970. In 1972, Alexander Athas; 12 grandchil- his community as past secretary of Orthodox Church in St. Louis. In ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 he opened his own restaurant, Zor- dren; and several great grandchil- the Saint George Board of Trustees; lieu of flowers, contributions can ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 ba’s, in Winston-Salem. The funeral dren. 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In GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – Stephen Pen- rounded by her loving family on [email protected] lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- dias, 90, passed away on Monday, Monday, April 16, 2007 while vaca- tions can be made to the Ridgefield April 16, 2007 in Sands Point. He is tioning in Truro, Maine. She was THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007 GREECE CYPRUS 9 Gul Withdraws from Presidential Election after Parliamentary Boycott, May Still End Up Running By Suzan Fraser in recent weeks to pressure Erdo- But legislators from the secular Gul did not say last Sunday if he Associated Press gan against nominating a politician party, which also boycotted the first intended to run if the vote goes to with Islamic leanings as president. round, stayed away last Sunday as the people. "We'll talk about that ANKARA (AP) – Turkey's Islamic- Thousands attended similar well, and Parliament was short of when the time comes," he said. rooted government suffered a new protests last Saturday, May 5, in the 367 legislators needed to press But he told the Financial Times defeat last Sunday, May 6, when smaller cities in Western Turkey, ahead with the vote. last week that he may stand if the opposition lawmakers staged a keeping up the pressure on Erdo- Erdogan said he was deter- vote goes to the people, saying he boycott from Parliament, for a sec- gan. mined to push instead for a popular believed he enjoys support from 70 ond time preventing a vote on a But the game is not yet over for vote for president. percent of the Turkish voting pub- new president. The ruling party's Erdogan. He is already looking to Late last Saturday, a parliamen- lic. nominee, Foreign Minister Abdul- general elections set for July 22, tary committee approved constitu- Legislators from Erdogan's party lah Gul, withdrew from the race in and is seeking to amend the Consti- tional amendments which call for have said if the amendment is response. tution to open the way to elect the letting the people elect the presi- passed on time, Turkey could hold In announcing his withdrawal, president by popular vote, instead dent, rather than Parliament. general and presidential elections Gul said the continuing rift be- of Parliament. Other proposed amendments in- on the same day. tween the ruling party and secular- Last Sunday, Parliament needed clude reducing the presidential ists in the opposition over his nomi- a two-thirds quorum to vote on term from the current seven years The Turkish Parliament was vot- nation had compromised Parlia- Gul, the only candidate in the run- to five, allowing the president to ing on a series of key constitu- ment's ability to choose a president. ning. The vote was a repeat of a stand for re-election for a second tional amendments, including al- "There is no point in holding a first round which the Constitution- term, and holding general elections lowing the Turkish people – new round," he told reporters. "Par- al Court – siding with the secular every four years instead of five. rather than legislators – to elect liament is deadlocked. The correct opposition – invalidated last week It was not immediately clear their president as this edition of thing now is for the people to elect because Parliament failed to reach when the amendments would come the National herald was going to AP/LIONEL CIRONNEAU (the new president themselves)." quorum. to the floor. press. French President-Elect Nicolas Sarkozy gestures while leaving a hotel "These useless rounds have in Paris this past Monday, May 7. Sarkozy defeated Socialist Segolene damaged the Parliament's honor," Royal 53.06 percent to 46.94 percent with an 84 percent voter he added. turnout, according to final results released early Monday. The standoff over the presiden- cy has exposed a deepening divide between secularists and supporters of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Er- dogan's Islamic-rooted party in a French President-Elect country where secularism is en- shrined in the Constitution and Has Roots in Thessaloniki fiercely guarded by the judiciary and the powerful military. Continued from page 1 French media said had not voted for Erdogan's party – an advocate of a rightist presidential candidate European Union membership immigrant, Paul Sarkozy, Nicolas’ since Charles de Gaulle in 1965. which has done more than many father, in the 1950’s Sarkozy even tallied nearly 44 per- other governments to introduce In July 2006, while on a visit to cent of the vote in the Seine-Saint- Western reforms to Turkey – denies Greece, Sarkozy was honored at the Denis region north of Paris, where a it is Islamist. French Embassy in Athens by the wave of rioting erupted in late 2005. "We have worked harder than Jewish community of Thessaloniki. Sarkozy’s ability to attract votes any party in Turkey's history to A plaque was unveiled which said, from a broad spectrum of the public make Turkey a member of the Eu- “In memory of Nicolas Sarkozy’s vis- is also an early indication he may be ropean Union," Newsweek maga- it to Greece, from the Thessaloniki able to overcome his image as a po- zine quoted Gul as saying in its May Jewish Community, the town of larizing force and achieve crucial 14 issue. "Why would we do this if your ancestors, mother and city of popular support for pushing we are trying to Islamize Turkey?" Israel and Jerusalem of the Balka- through his ambitious program of But the president has significant ns.” overhauling France's welfare sys- powers, including the power to ve- Along with the plaque, the com- tem. to legislation, and the office has munity gave Sarkozy an album of Experts said Sarkozy was able to been a stronghold for secularists. his genealogical tree going back to steal working-class votes by playing Secularists say if Gul is presi- his great-great grandfather, along up his tough cop image and by dent, that would allow the ruling with pictures of his ancestors. pounding away at the theme that he party to expand its control and im- Sarkozy recognized some of the believes in rewarding hard work. pose religion on society. The fierce- people in the pictures from his fami- But perhaps the most striking ly secular military also stepped into AP/BURHAN OZBILICI ly albums. subplot was the 52 percent of the the debate, threatening to inter- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, listens to Egemen Bagis, a foreign policy advisor as At the event, Lucy Saltiel, the women’s vote he captured against vene to ensure that secularism is Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, right, reacts to another lawmaker in Ankara this past Wednesday, May 9. wife of the president of Thessaloni- 48 percent for Royal, which indicat- enforced. The Turkish Parliament formally declared an end to the presidential voting process, which was abandoned ki’s Jewish community David Saltiel, ed the campaign transcended gen- Hundreds of thousands took to by Gul, the Islamic-rooted ruling Justice & Development Party’s candidate, when a vote last weekend was who was born from the same Mallah der issues and became a choice be- the streets of Ankara and Istanbul again boycotted by the secular opposition. family, was also present. A visibly tween ideas – the tough-love mes- moved Sarkozy thanked the com- sage of Sarkozy against Royal’s munity and said, “My roots are more nurturing vision. here.” During the campaign, Sarkozy Most of the members of the Mal- dared to attack the status quo with lah family perished in the Holo- calls to do away with inheritance tax ELA Claims Recent Attack on Athens Police Station caust. Today, the remaining mem- on small and medium estates and bers are living mainly in Switzer- cut the number of public sector By Derek Gatopoulos But Pontiki Publisher Demetris Separately, the U.S. Embassy an- week with the conviction of 13 mem- land, France and England. workers. He also evoked issues of Associated Press Writer Benekos said no mention of the nounced that the U.S. Government bers of 17 November. Two previous- Prime Minister Costas Karaman- national identity and immigration weapon theft was made in the state- was offering a reward of $1 million ly convicted members were acquit- lis sent a message this past Monday, which were once the stomping ATHENS (AP) – A Greek militant ment. Benekos said the police station or more, along with a guarantee of ted. May 7, congratulating Sarkozy for ground of extreme-right nationalist group which attacked the U.S. Em- attack was described as "symbolic," confidentiality and possible reloca- After evading police for decades, his election victory. Jean-Marie Le Pen. bassy in Athens this past January has and warned of imminent future at- tion for anyone, and their family, 17 November was exposed by a Karamanlis noted the warm rela- While Sarkozy found a formula claimed responsibility for a recent tacks. "The group referred extensive- who provides the information. botched bombing attempt in 2002 tions between Greece and France, as to win an election, he faces a much grenade attack against a police sta- ly to the police, and said that the The attack aroused fears that left- which wounded the attacker and led well as close ties between Greece’s steeper challenge implementing his tion at the end of last month, a Greek next attack it carries out may not be wing terrorism might again be on the to his arrest. ruling New Democracy party and vision of tax cuts and freer markets tabloid reported. symbolic," he said. rise after 17 November 17 group was NEW BUILDING INAUGURATED France’s conservative UMP party, as that promise to cut into the social The weekly Pontiki newspaper On January 12, ELA members dismantled in 2002. ELA has carried Also on Thursday, the U.S. Em- well as his own warm relations with protections many French hold so said Wednesday that it had received fired a primitive rocket-propelled out several attacks in the past three bassy inaugurated its new office the new French president-elect. dear. a statement from the far-left group, grenade into the front of the Ameri- years, including on government of- building and other facilities with a The Greek Premier said, “These He is certain to face labor union Revolutionary Struggle (ELA), say- can embassy building, causing minor fices and Culture Minister George ceremony which included the partic- traditionally close ties of coopera- resistance to his plans to make the ing it carried out the attack against property damage but no injuries. Voulgarakis, though none have ipation of Deputy Minister of Foreign tion and friendship between our two French work more and make it easi- Athens police station with a grenade The group had previously caused any deaths. Affairs Yiannis Valinakis. countries will be strengthened fur- er for companies to hire and fire. and automatic gunfire. No one was bombed a U.S. bank, a police station LIFE SENTENCES UPHELD U.S. Ambassador to Greece ther, and we will have an opportuni- And right after his victory, how- hurt in the April 30 incident. and two government ministries. This past Wednesday, May 9, an Charles P. Ries, General Charles E. ty to work together not only on a bi- ever, angry youths burned cars and The newspaper said it would pub- Authorities believe ELA has styled appeals court upheld life sentences Williams (director of the State De- lateral level, but also within the Eu- clashed with police in several cities. lish the statement – left in a garbage itself on Greek terror groups which for six members of 17 November, partments' Office of Overseas Build- ropean Union.” Police reported this past Monday can following an anonymous tele- carried out bloody attacks, mostly in which has been blamed for 23 ing Operations) and Public Order The women’s vote helped that 730 cars were burned and at phone call – this past Thursday, May the 1980's and 1990's, including the killings and numerous bomb attacks Minister Byron Polydoras were also Sarkozy win last Sunday, and he least 592 people detained overnight 10. In an excerpt of the proclama- far-left 17 November 17 urban guer- in Athens between 1975 and 2002. present. fared well among blue-collar work- across the country, while some 78 tion, faxed to the Associated Press, rilla organization. A panel of five judges sentenced The new building and additional ers, even though his rival for the officers were injured. ELA said it carried out the attack in MILLION-DOLLAR REWARDS the group's leader, Alexandros facilities is intended to help the Em- French presidency was a woman On Monday night, several hun- response to heavy-handed policing The Greek and U.S. Governments Giotopoulos, to 17 life sentences, bassy bring employees who have and a Socialist. dred people massed for a second at recent public demonstrations. offered separate million-dollar re- and chief assassin Demetris Koufodi- been working in leased space for It was one of the surprising sub- night at the Place de la Bastille in "Police remained unpunished… wards on March 20 for information nas to nine life terms. many years onto the compound, as plots in Sarkozy’s resounding elec- Paris, breaking windows in shops for their repeated acts of brutality," leading to the uprooting of ELA. Four other members convicted well as provide employees and visi- tion victory over Royal, and showed and starting street fires. Riot police the statement said. The Greek Government an- for murder received between one tors with more comfortable working that his vision of pro-market reforms dispersed them. Police believe the gun used in the nounced a reward of 800,000 euros and six life terms. Sentencing was space and easier access. and scaling back immigration ap- April 30 attack may have been an (US$1.06 million) and a guarantee due to be completed on Thursday. The total cost of the project, from peals to a wide audience. The above also incorporates infor- MP5 submachine gun snatched from of anonymity to anyone who comes The 17-month long appeal was the purchase of the land to the last Official figures showed Sarkozy mation from reports posted by the a police guard outside the home of forward with information leading to held without jurors in a purpose- light bulb, was about $78 million, of won France’s one-time industrial Athens News Agency and the As- Greece's Supreme Court president the arrest of ELA for the Jan. 12 at- built court inside a maximum securi- which about $50 million went to heartland in the north, which sociated Press. on April 17. tack on the embassy in Athens. ty prison in Athens, and ended last Greek businesses and workers. Panathinaikos Defeats Defending Russian Champs in Euro-League Basketball Final

Continued from page 1 minute remaining. points for CSKA, and Langdon Mike Batiste hit a turnaround added 16. another Final Four," he added. jumper to increase Panathinaikos' "We got too short in crucial mo- Panathinaikos led 46-36 at half- lead to four. Matjaz Smodis con- ments," CSKA Coach Ettore Messina time, largely thanks to a big second verted one of two free throw at- said. "We got momentum in the sec- quarter, when the Greek club tied a tempt with 22 seconds left for CS- ond quarter, but I could not rest my Final Four record by scoring 28 KA, but Milos Vujanic sunk two free key players. We didn't have good points. throws to hike Panathinaikos' lead balance inside and outside." "We were stronger," said to five. Earlier, Markus Brown's layup Panathinaikos Point Guard After Smodis was called for an with 1.2 seconds left gave Unicaja Demetris Diamantides, voted the offensive foul, Forward Ramunas Malaga a 76-74 win over Tau Ce- game's best player. "Both in terms Siskauskas missed both free throws ramica in the third-place game. of strategy and mentally, we man- and Papaloukas dunked, before Brown, who had 14 points, tied aged to be on top from the start of Siskauskas made the decisive free the score with two free throws be- the game. We played very well of- throws. fore sinking a 3-pointer with under fensively and defensively." J.R. Holden hit a 3-pointer at two minutes left to put Unicaja CSKA rallied in the second half the buzzer, but CSKA could not re- ahead for the only time in the all- and tied the game 47-47 on a pair tain the title it had won five times. Spanish game until the final basket. of layups by Theo Papaloukas. Papaloukas, the only Greek Unicaja had trailed 61-51 at the After Panathinaikos was called player in CSKA ranks, ignored con- end of the third period. for a technical foul, Papaloukas stant jeers from the Greek crowd Unicaja was in its first Final Four gave CSKA the lead 51-50 with a and finished with a game-high 23 appearance, while Tau Ceramica pair of free throws. points to go with eight assists. was in its third straight. Diamantides replied with a 3- Siskauskas led Panathinaikos with Marko Tusek scored 18 points pointer and six straight free throws 20. and Pepe Sanchez had eight assists by Dejan Tomasevic, Hatzivrettas Diamantides finished with 15 for Unicaja, which made 13 of 26 3- and Tomasevic again restored points, missing only one of six free point attempts. Panathinaikos to a 65-55 lead. throws, for a 27th birthday present. For Tau, Igor Rakocevic had 16 AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS A late surge by CSKA, including Tomasevic, celebrating his 34th points, Zoran Planinic 15, and Luis CSKA Moscow’s Theodoros Papaloukas of Greece, center, passes the ball as Panathinaikos’ Demos Dikoud- two consecutive 3-pointers by Tra- birthday, finished with 16 points – Scola 14. Rakocevic and Scola had is, left, and Ramunas Siskauskas of Lithuania, right, try to stop him during the final match of the Euro- jan Langdon, pulled the Russian one of six Panathinaikos players in three costly turnovers between League final four at the Athens indoor Olympic arena last Sunday, May 6. side within 87-85 with less than a double figures. Smodis had 18 them late in the game. 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007

The National Herald LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A weekly publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ), reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest The National Herald Deserves A troduced us to Theodore to the sins of others. Thessaloniki, and as far south as to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Pulitzer Prize For Junta Coverage Kalmoukos’ article in your May 5 With regard to the Church, one Mani and Neaopoli (as well as on a edition on the sex abuse claims may confidently say that, while suf- few islands). Mr. Dabilis has really Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris To the Editor: against a long-serving priest in Dal- fering will surely come to many, hit the nail on the head with his in- I found the articles concerning las, Texas and the Archdiocese neither the hopes nor the fears of sights. Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos the Junta in the previous two issues (“Devastating Lawsuit Hits Arch- devastation to the Church will The next time any of you sees Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou of the National Herald to be fasci- diocese”). come true here, either through lost ‘Americanoi’ in a rented Fiat Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros nating. I especially thought it was a While storms, floods, wars and whatever sins have been commit- Scudo going around and around in Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias very creative, and a smart move on earthquakes routinely and correct- ted or the lawsuit. a platia, think of me. Thanks. The National Herald (USPS 016864) is published weekly by your part, to seek out former Am- ly are said to devastate people, Rev. George Washburn Scott Gerard The National Herald Inc. at 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 bassador Talbot. places and institutions, lawsuits Richmond, Virginia Tel: (718)784-5255, Fax: (718)472-0510, Given your unique and compre- seldom do, especially merely by be- Father Wasburn is pastor of Saint e-mail: [email protected] hensive historical coverage of the ing filed. John the Theologian Antiochian events leading up to the 1967 coup, And just who might be devastat- Orthodox Church in Orinda, Cali- Democritou 1 and Academias Sts, Athens, 10671, Greece TO OUR READERS Tel: 011.30.210.3614.598, Fax: 011.30.210.3643.776, e-mail: [email protected] as well as its aftermath, I hope that, ed by it? Hopefully neither the al- fornia and a member of the Cali- at some point, you package the ma- leged victims nor the accused fornia Bar Association. 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THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 New York, New York tion of the guilty and the innocent be commended for his article con- Letters can also be faxed to (718) in any situation that arises. Always. cerning driving in Greece in your 472-0510 or e-mailed to Devastation is the fear of those May 5 edition (“Driving in Greece? english.edition@thenationalher- who view the human condition Good Luck and Fasten Your Seat- ald.com. We reserve the right to from the man-centered crime and belt”). Headlines Shouldn’t Describe Sex edit letters for publication and re- Expanding problem Abuse Lawsuit As “Devastating” punishment standpoint of post- Every time my wife gets the urge Christian Western materialism to visit her relatives in Ilioupolis, I gret that we are unable to ac- The large Athens-based daily, To Vima, one of Greece’s premier newspa- To the Editor: (“this life is all we’ve got”), and the get a stomach ache just thinking knowledge or return those left pers, devoted a full page in its Sunday edition last week to the current child One is disappointed to read hope of the revenge-seekers so of- about it. unpublished. abuse scandal which is shaking the foundations of our Church – like few headlines such as the one which in- ten spawned by Christless reaction I have driven as far north as things have in the past few decades. The article did not reveal anything we have not reported in this newspa- per. In effect, it simply rehashed our own stories. It was not without significance, however. For one thing, it brought the is- PRESS CLIPPINGS sue to the attention of the powers that be in Athens and embarrassed our church leaders at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. It also included something else which caught our eye, especially since it seemed like the article was spinning Archbishop Demetrios’ view: “… Demetrios is making every effort to limit the negative impact of the cases – Fort Dix and Albanian Refugees from the Former Yugoslavia clergy sex abuse cases – writhing outside the Greek American flock in the ge- ographically huge Archdiocese.” By Thomas Fleming have known the terrorists are Al- bers of Congress on both sides of means to have the best Congress Unfortunately, Vima was right to say so, and we also have reported as Chronicles Magazine banian. What other Muslims would the aisle who have been taking Al- foreigners can buy. much in recent weeks. Demetrios is indeed trying to limit the negative im- go to the Poconos to train? Why not banian money and covering for the Misguided Americans generous- pact of Rev. Nicholas Katinas alleged sexual misconduct with minors – as The six foreigners who planned Tel Aviv? Who else could think that Kosovo Albanian terrorists whose ly took in Bosnian Muslim and Al- well as other cases – instead of dealing with the problem in an open and a mass-murder at Fort Dix were paintball games were sufficient principal fundraising activities in- banian Muslim refugees. The Alba- transparent manner. originally described (by the FBI ap- combat training to take on a U.S. clude trafficking in heroin trade nians, significantly, were given hos- In other words, the Archbishop is trying to cover up the scandal, appar- parently) as being from the Former Army post? Who else would take and white female slaves: In Europe pitality in Fort Dix. Then why ently due to his mistaken belief that, by doing so, he is protecting the Arch- Yugoslavia. My initial question their training photos to a fast they are the major players in both would Albanian Muslims go out of diocese, the community and his old friend, Father Nick. was, Bosnian Muslim or Albanians? photofinishing place to be devel- businesses. their way to antagonize their bene- As we have reported, His Eminence has also tried to convince this news- If the men had been Serbs, the term oped? I am reminded of the Alban- SERBIAN GENOCIDE factors? Because, in addition to be- paper not to report the Katinas story. would have to have been “Serb ter- ian spy who came to America dur- The strangest part of all this is ing thieves, rapists, drug-racke- It should be obvious to anyone by now that this is plainly the wrong way rorists.” As the story is being re- ing the Cold War. Knowing nothing that the bribe takers have done teers, kidnappers, extortionists and to deal with such issues – or with any problem, for that matter. ported now, none is in fact from Yu- about the U.S. and understanding their job well. Non-Albanians have homicidal maniacs, they are the That the Archbishop seems to insist on walking on the cover-up path rais- goslavia. Of the six “Islamic mili- little English, he went around ask- been murdered and driven out of dumbest people in Europe. es the unavoidable question of his ability to fully understand how complicat- tants” (one can not say Muslim ter- ing suspicious questions about how Kosovo, Orthodox churches by the Will this “incident” have the ed and how serious these kinds of issues are; that they are so serious, they rorists), one is from our ally Jor- to meet influential politicians. score have been dynamited, and slightest impact on the negotiations even threaten the normal functioning of the Archdiocese. dan; a second from our ally Turkey; More recently, there was the Al- the Bush Administration is commit- over the status of Kosovo? I doubt And while million-dollar offers by anonymous donors are to be com- and the other four are from Alba- banian thief who robbed a series of ted to giving the terrorists their in- it. Why? Because Americans are mended as temporary reprieves, they can not redeem the situation entirely, nia. The only way to reconcile the upscale jewelry stores. When he dependence. They will immediate- dumber than the dumbest people in nor should the Church always have to depend on the goodwill of a few two versions is to assume that the was finally caught and questioned, ly finish their job – the genocide of Europe. wealthy Greek Americans. It should depend upon the entire flock for its op- four Albanians spent time in Koso- he explained he was raising money Christian Serbs – and, even better erations. vo. for the Albanian lobby. What Al- from our point of view, they will es- Chronicles Magazine posted the Demetrios is pursuing the wrong approach to this crucial issue. If he is al- If more details had been re- banian lobby? Ask Bob Dole. Ask tablish a Muslim terrorist state in above on its website (www.chron- lowed to stick to his current approach, it is almost certain that, sooner or lat- leased in the beginning, we should Tom Lantos. Ask all the other mem- the heart of Europe. This is what it iclesmagazine.org) on May 8. er, the Archdiocese, and the entire Church, will be called to pay a very high price. The healing process will almost certainly take longer than Demetrios’ tenure, the end of which seems to be on the horizon. Our Church officials should have learned from the price the Roman Catholic Church in America had to pay for its sex abuse scandals – that the New Film on Armenian Genocide: Are we Ready to Listen? only way to deal effectively with these kinds of problems is by being truthful and transparent; by embracing the victims; and by punishing the predators. By Barbara Taormina Holocaust as a reason to beat a few As his “Bread Series” developed, to examine their past, and in exam- That these unspeakable acts allegedly took place decades ago – when North Shore Sunday News war drums against that country, we so too did its political meaning. What ining their past to get over it,” Rice Archbishop Iakovos of blessed memory was in power, as the current Arch- are far more reticent about what began as a symbol or object of life for told the House Appropriations sub- diocese administration keeps reminding us at every opportunity – does not BEVERLY, Mass. – Apo Torosyan’s happened to the Armenians. Many in all people became more personal. committee last month. constitute a valid defense, nor does it absolve anyone of his present-day re- new film, “Voices” premieres in his power believe the political conse- “The bread, which is the staff of Get over it? sponsibilities. native city of Constantinople (pre- quences of recognizing their suffer- life, was taken away from my ances- Secretary of Defense Robert The only fact that really matters is, when the Archbishop learned the al- sent-day Istanbul) this month, and ing will cost us too much. tors,” Torosyan writes. “It represents Gates has also been warning that leged molestation took place, how he dealt with it from that moment until the Peabody artist and filmmaker But while the fight for recognition victims of oppression. They died in passage of the resolution with have now. Anything else is ultimately of little to no practical significance. Arch- couldn’t be happier. of the Armenian Genocide has starvation, including my grandpar- seriously negative effects on Ameri- bishop Iakovos is certainly in no position to deal with the problem now. “I am so proud,” he says, coming slogged along on the political front, ents. I immortalize the bread within can foreign policy. Meanwhile, as we are reporting in this week’s edition, the Archdiocese a half a breath close to tears. “I never many artists and writers like my concepts. It is an organic The problem is, of course, that has paid out $1 million in damages to yet another victim of clergy sex abuse. thought it would happen.” Torosyan are using their work to tell metaphor. It is the cycle of life.” the United States likes Turkey – a lot. The name of the priest is a secret, according to the papers from which we The only problem is, Torosyan the story. In a way, it’s a race against The same type of progression can Not only do supplies for U.S. forces drew our information. Why? can’t say when or where exactly the time. The youngest person inter- be seen in Torosyan’s films. In 2003, in Iraq travel through Turkey, the Unfortunately, that’s not the end of it. We are told by reliable sources that film will be shown. If word gets out, viewed in “Voices” is 88, and two of he produced “Discovering my Fa- Turks have proven themselves to be there are more clergy sex abuse cases out there which have not come to the there might be demonstrations. Pro- the people in the film have died since ther’s Village,” which looks back at a strong supporter of American inter- public’s attention – yet. Thus, people are forced to wonder about what’s go- testers might damage the hall, and it was completed. the destruction that took place dur- ests in NATO. And they have been a ing on. How widespread is this cancer eating which is eating away at the even worse, some in the audience But Torosyan is determined. He ing the Armenian Genocide. In a sec- help to U.S. forces in Afghanistan. heart and soul of our Church? might get hurt. hopes his films and his paintings will ond film, “Witnesses,” Torosyan in- The Turks are among our best It’s high time that His Eminence calls a press conference, during which he So what exactly is in this short 40- eventually pave the way for an open terviews two women who survived, friends in the Muslim world, and the should offer a full and complete account of what’s happening in the minute film which might cause that and honest discussion of the past. and lets them tell their stories. last thing we want to do right now is Church’s. That’s one of the ways he could actually protect the Archdiocese type of uproar? “Personally, I’m working hard to “Voices” goes a step further with tick them off. Why rock the boat with and its good name. Honestly, when was the last time he held one? “Voices” is built around four inter- create a symposium with peaceful- its details. And it includes the story something that happened more than The Archdiocese lawyers advising the Archbishop will most certainly be views with survivors of the Armen- minded, intelligent young people to of Sossos Delis, the descendant of 90 years ago, even if it is true? against it, citing the fact that resolution of the case is pending before the ian Genocide, a span of nine years get together and discuss history,” he the approximately 200,000 Greeks Torosyan understands those po- courts. That’s what they are getting paid to say. from 1915 to 1923 when a million says. “There are a lot of young Turk- who, like the Armenians, were killed litical realities, but that’s hardly But Demetrios’ job is to tell the whole truth. That is the only ethical and and a half people were murdered, ish students in this country who by the Turkish Government. enough to discourage him. And he rational defense. It’s time for all those involved to come clean. tortured, starved and deported by want to understand history and not Torosyan makes no apologies for feels the continued resistance to the the Turkish Government. just accept what their government taking his art down a political path. story of the Armenian Genocide is a The Turks say it never happened. tells them.” “Throughout history, art has been horror in itself. Sure, people died, and some were re- ART AND POLITICS created with politics in mind,” he “The denial is very painful,” he Bizarre statements located, but the Turks say they had There has always been a type of says. “Artists have never ignored says. “It feels like someone cut off their reasons. They argue that amid boundary between art and politics. If their own time.” your arm and someone else comes In a bizarre statement, probably unlike anything we have heard coming the chaos of World War I, there were art leans too far into the political Still, he acknowledges that there along and says, ‘He was born that from any high government official anywhere in a long time, the foreign min- problems with the Armenian people, realm, it often picks up the tag of are people who will always draw a way.’ ” ister of FYROM – that tiny country on Greece’s northern borders which was a minority population that lived propaganda. distinction. “Some critics think a po- What Torosyan and other Arme- created after the break up of Yugoslavia – called upon the Greek American mostly on the Anatolian Peninsula. Some artists can pull it off. Picas- litical statement is a political state- nians want is an acknowledgment of community (we wish we had a “lobby,” as he referred to it) “to focus its en- Their official story is that bands of so certainly did with his mural, ment and art is something else,” he their history to make them feel ergy on improving the situation in its motherland (Greece), instead of wast- Armenian rebels were captured and “Guernica,” named for a village de- says. “Good art with a political state- whole again. ing it on an irrational bilateral dispute with the Republic of Macedonia” over punished, and that other groups stroyed during the Spanish Civil War. ment is very powerful.” And Torosyan is always quick to the latter’s name. were moved out of the war zone. And David’s paintings, which depict And Torosyan is clear about his point out this isn’t a question of retri- And to think that the Bush Administration, just two days after the last But the people who tell their sto- the turmoil of the French Revolution, personal role. “I am an artist, not a bution. There’s anger in his work, Presidential election, announced that it would recognize Skopje as the “De- ries in Torosyan’s film remember it are art treasures. politician. Some people think I am a but there isn’t any hate. “Those are mocratic Republic of Macedonia.” all a different way. As children and But what about all those Roman propagandist; I’m not,” he says, al- two very different feelings,” he says. In other words, it chose to trust incoherent people like Anton Milososki, young teens, they saw their homes busts and sculptures done during the though he does admit to being a real- His concern is not only the Ar- rather than an old trusted friend, Greece. being sacked and burned. They time of the Roman Empire? Sure we ist: “One thing I realized as an artist menian Genocide, but all genocides To comprehend the magnitude of his nonsense, we cite the crucial para- watched as people in their villages like them, but they often have a po- is that there isn’t any other form that past and present. “It’s what happens graph: were rounded up and killed. And litical purpose – which makes them can reach people as quickly and as to humanity – that’s what I am talk- “It would be wiser for the Greek lobby (the Greek American community) they had family members who were almost like the poor visiting cousins easily as a movie,” he says – except ing about,” he says. in the United States to focus its energy on improving the situation in its herded on death marches where next to everything the Greeks creat- for television, of course, which And Torosyan is talking – in motherland and supporting Balkan stabilization within the NATO integra- many died of starvation. ed. Torosyan calls one of the most pow- Peabody, a North Shore town with a tion, instead of wasting it on an irrational bilateral dispute with the Repub- Many historians call what hap- For years, Torosyan didn’t cross erful tools on earth. fairly large Armenian population, lic of Macedonia over our name.” pened to the Armenian people the the line between art and politics. He POLITICAL REALITIES and in Watertown, in Boston, New Mr. Milososki would have us believe that the situation in Greece is in such first genocide of the 20th Century – a was born in Constantinople to a Torosyan hopes people will see York and Worcester, as well as other bad shape that it needs the immediate intervention of our community in or- mass killing which occurred before Greek mother and an Armenian fa- “Voices” and begin to ask their own communities who welcome his films der to save it. the term ‘genocide’ was even coined. ther. He grew up feeling some subtle questions about what happened to and exhibits. As everyone knows, however, Greece is doing quite well. Greek compa- And there are plenty of eyewitness forms of discrimination, but nothing the Armenian people. One place he isn’t talking, howev- nies essentially prop up more than 80 percent of FYROM’s economy. What accounts, photographs and docu- compared to what his ancestors had His timing is close to perfect. Not er, is in Istanbul. Since he began his does that tell Mr. Milososki about Greece’s economy and its role as a major ments to support their story. undergone. only is April 24 the date when Ar- work on the Armenian Genocide, player in the Balkans? For decades, the Armenian peo- In 1968, he graduated from Istan- menian people all over the world Torosyan has been unable to return And if the name dispute is so “irrational,” why does the United Nations ple have been trying to get the bul’s Academy of Fine Arts. That hold their memorial services for vic- out of fear for his safety. He does continue trying to mediate the dispute between Greece and FYROM, and world’s attention, to have their story same year, he immigrated to the tims of the Armenian Genocide, a have a lot of faith in the growing refuse to refer to the latter as “Macedonia?” told. It’s important not only to re- United States, where he built a suc- U.S. resolution which would formal- movement of intellectual freedom There is no question that Greece made a number of blunders when the member the past, they argue, but al- cessful visual design company. In ly recognize the genocide has been which he sees happening in Turkey, dispute over the name originally reared its ugly head, which probably cost so to show that, as a people and as a 1986, he sold the business so he getting some attention lately. however. Greece a better resolution. culture, they survived against some could devote his time exclusively to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has But will the question of the Ar- At the same time, there is also no question that Greece – and the present overpowering odds. his own art. been planning to hold a vote this menian Genocide ever be resolved to government in particular – repeatedly tried to find a name acceptable to So far, 15 countries have ac- Gradually, Torosyan began min- month on the resolution, which has the point where he’ll be able to re- both sides, making substantial compromises, to no avail. Feeling strength- knowledged the suffering which ing his own personal history for in- been floating around for years. But turn to the place where he grew up? ened by the Bush Administration, Skopje rejected everything. Moreover, its took place in Turkey. France and spiration for his work. During the that vote is facing some high-pow- “I hope so,” he says. “It’s my current foreign minister’s attitude speaks volumes as to why Greek propos- Switzerland have gone one better, 1970’s, he began working on a series ered opposition from folks like Sec- dream. I don’t know if it will ever als were rejected. calling for criminal charges against of paintings and constructed col- retary of State Condoleezza Rice. happen. I hope someday I will be The sooner Mr. Milososki and his friends realize that this, nor any other, those who deny it was genocide. lages which used bread as a central “What we’ve encouraged the able to go with my grandson.” Greek Government will not agree to their using the name “Macedonia,” the But here in the United States, image. Torosyan was drawn to the Turks and the Armenians to do is to better off that country will be. we’re not so sure. Although we con- texture of the bread he used in his have joint historical commissions The North Shore Sunday News As for the rest of his rhetoric, we’ll let that speak for itself. tinually raise Iran’s denial of the work, but also to its symbolism. that can look at this, to have efforts published the above on April 12. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS The Next Balkan Crisis: War in Kosovo Would Spread

Any attempt to reconstruct the their guarantees to Czechoslovakia to the past. guided by the same strategic con- past is invariably skewed by con- in 1939. The result was war then Yet after the declarations and siderations which once shaped Make Sure You Count temporary perspective. The specta- and war again in the fights over the histori- Britain’s strategy towards South- tor’s angle of vision in examining 1990’s. cal corpse of Alexander eastern Europe and the Ottoman the Balkans is often determined by The Dayton accords the Great died down, Empire. What’s in that Envelope singular events which bring into fo- brought the curtain the issue of Macedonia The Americans have gone one cus elements of history previously down on that conflict remains a potential step further, in fact. The NATO pro- As the Enron scan- least corruption. overlooked. for a short time by im- Balkan powder keg. tectorates of Bosnia and Kosovo are dal – and countless Past surveys have In the early 19th Century, Greece plementing an awk- The small Yugoslav re- de facto satellites of the United others involving major shown that the so- attracted the interests of the Great ward federal arrange- public achieved inde- States and a potential base of opera- and smaller corpora- called “fakelaki,” the Powers, whereas in 1978, European ment among Bosnia’s pendence in 1991 easi- tions to secure the northern ap- tions –showed, the little envelope (appar- anxiety over Southeastern Europe hostile ethnic groups. ly and without force of proaches to Southeastern Europe United States is not im- ently to show that a lit- was centered on the Bulgarian Only time will tell if arms, but emerged as a and, through their alliance with mune from what is the tle corruption is not problem. During the first years of these compromises microcosm of the Turkey and Greece, cast a long world’s oldest profes- such a bad thing), was the 20th Century, Macedonia fig- will fare any better Balkans. The Albanian shadow across to Central Asia. Con- sion (no, not that one, used almost as much as ured prominently as a zone of inse- than the dispositions of by DR. ANDRE minority is quickly tainment of Russia continues to although the way it’s the euro, especially in curity, and between 1912-1913, the the Great Powers in the GEROLYMATOS reaching parity with dominate the policy of the Western played is pretty simi- the healthcare sector, Balkan Wars surprised and con- 19th century. Certainly the Slav majority, how- Great Power and, augmented by the lar): corruption. But in where doctors expect a founded Western policymakers. Al- the Americans have Special ever, and a Macedon- obsession of “fundamentalist” Is- Greece, where the “en- by ANDY little cash gift for better though the results of that conflict failed to understand to The National Herald ian identity is ethnical- lam, is the new American mantra. velope” is still passed DABILIS service, or a nicer room reconfigured the political geogra- that abandoning the ly a quantum leap for The axis of Western grand strate- too frequently to, as at a public hospital, be- phy of Southeastern Europe, the Serbs, the faithful allies of the West, most Albanians. What the paucity gy stretches over the Aegean with Americans say, “grease Special cause they are so poor- outcome was not ultimately deci- only wetted the appetite of their en- of Greek policy in 1991-96 could Thessaloniki and the Straits in the the skids,” to pass to The National Herald ly paid. But from dri- sive. Bulgaria remained hostile, and emies in the Middle East. The suc- not articulate coherently is that, by north, Crete in the south, the Greek along a little payoff in ver’s tests to the con- Albania was created haphazardly, cess of the Mujahideen in Bosnia clutching to the mirage of a Mace- ports of the Aegean in the west and return for a favor, there had been struction business to planning of- mainly to satisfy Austro-Hungarian and their allies in the Kosovo Liber- donian identity, the Government in the Turkish heartland in the east. some hope it might change with fices, there are still complaints that paranoia over the Balkans. ation Army (another ally of the Skopje is practicing the policies of Given this geopolitical reality, the Greece’s entry into the European expedited services require a “hurry- The First World War devastated U.S.) emboldened al Qaeda to in- exclusion with probable lethal con- former Yugoslav republics continue Union. up” fee. Serbia; set the path for the estab- crease its war against the West. sequences for the future. Symbols to remain on the periphery of the Prime Minister Costas Karaman- In July of 2006, the World Bank lishment of modern Turkey; and Regardless of the lessons of his- and the manipulation of history “Great Game,” as such an after- lis, who did his post-graduate stud- reported that corruption, along with terminated Greek ambitions to res- tory and regardless of who occupies have been age-old weapons in the thought to Western policymakers. ies at Tufts University near Boston, Greece’s labyrinthine bureaucracy urrect a new Byzantine Empire. But the White House, there is a reluc- Balkan vortex, as elsewhere. A Foreign intervention in the Balkans and who knows American corporate and high taxation, kept investors the disintegration of Austria-Hun- tance to accept the fact that people Macedonian republic implies a soci- has been guided by the potential culture, said he would target the ac- away in droves, hurting competi- gary and the creation of Yugoslavia will not concede to a worldview dic- ety of only Macedonians, leaving no threat of the region to the Near East cepted Greek practice of taking care tiveness needed to provide rev- started the clock ticking for the tated from Washington or from any room for Albanians. Regardless of and Central Asia. Consequently, the of your friends, but that’s apparently enues. And another report by the Balkan crisis in the 1990’s. other imperial capital. The Clinton whether state-sponsored ethnicity former Yugoslav republics were left aimed only at little guys. Organization for Economic Cooper- In World War II, Bulgaria at- Administration banked on the no- harkens to Alexander the Great or to their own devices and drowned in Even as Greece was rocked by ation & Development (OECD) tempted to redress her territorial tion that support for Muslims in the to a pool of Slavic ancestors, the Al- a sea of blood until their destabiliza- news an over-priced bond involving showed that foreign direct invest- failures in 1913, but any gains were Balkans would earn goodwill in the banian minority will remain a for- tion undermined the global interests some 280 million euros ($380 mil- ment in Greece dropped 71 percent rolled back in 1945. The subse- Middle East. Unfortunately, such a eign element which looks to the cre- of the United States and Europe. lion) which had been sold to a pen- to $600 million in 2005 from $2.1 quent Greek Civil War (1946-49) policy was fraught with short-term ation of a greater Albania for physi- The Americans went to war sion fund for government workers, billion in 2004, ranking Greece last ushered in the Cold War and gave optimism. The “Good Muslim” phi- cal and cultural security. against Serbia on March 25, 1999 and that well-connected New among the 30 OECD member states. Tito an opportunity to distance him- losophy of succeeding British and After the 1999 Serbian debacle after it became clear to Washington Democracy officials may have been Four years ago, then-Interior self from Stalin. The Second World American governments failed to in Kosovo, the clarion call for a that the crisis in Kosovo could ignite involved, Mr. Karamanlis continued Minister Costas Skandalides said he War had fanned the flames of ha- take into account that preferential greater Albania has been far more a wider Balkan conflict and unravel to prop up Savvas Tsitourides as la- too was determined to stamp out tred for the scope and scale of treatment of Muslims in one part of tempting for all Albanians in the the security of southeastern Europe. bor minister – until he found out Mr. corruption, and said the Data Pro- Balkan atrocities which were only the world does not negate their former Yugoslav republics. Success Today, the construction of pipelines Tsitourides was being investigated tection Authority would be a watch- papered over by Tito’s system and abuse in the Middle East. Individu- in Kosovo has led Albanian nation- and roads connecting the oil fields over other financial transactions. dog in the fight. It’s turned into a kept in the deep freeze until the So- als may forget in the fullness of alists to misunderstand Western, al- of the Caspian to the West across First, he gave critics who had the puppy. “The Government is deter- viet Union collapsed. time, but societies have long memo- beit American, policy towards the the Balkans is a hint of future ener- temerity to complain a bath: “I have mined to fight corruption,” Mr. The idea of Yugoslavian identity, ries, often sentimental and almost former Yugoslavia as a license to ex- gy security, but also a guarantee made a commitment for governance Skandalides told reporters, adding like the creation of the Soviet citi- always irrational, when linked to periment with Europe’s southeast- that the region will maintain its his- of changes, reforms and social allo- he had made a personal wager to zen, was consigned to the dustbin of pain and loss. ern frontiers. It is an old game, toric strategic significance. cation for all citizens,” Mr. Karaman- win the fight against bribery. He lost. history, as was the notion of the So- A case in point is the trauma of played with human currency and Effectively, Albanian machina- lis said, according to the Athens Three years before that his pre- viet man and woman; so indeed occupation and civil war which the only capital easily available in tions in Kosovo and FYROM will un- News Agency. decessor, Vasso Papandreou, said was the very concept of Yugoslavia. haunted the Greeks until the the Balkans. But the results are the dermine America’s access to new The Premier also stressed, “This there would be a crackdown on civil In 1991 the world discovered Croa- 1980’s, but which quickly resur- same: war, death, destruction, sources of petroleum and threaten vision can not be undermined, ei- service corruption – hard to do tia, and in 1992, Bosnia and ethnic faced during the Yugoslav crisis. atrocities and thousands of the economy of the West. An inde- ther by those who oppose reforms, when there are more than 500,000 cleansing became part of diplomat- The Greeks were suddenly con- refugees. Fundamentally, the ques- pendent Kosovo is also a guarantee or by those who attempt to poison people with jobs for life who appar- ic discourse. fronted with the Macedonia issue. tion is why does this pattern of con- to new violence in the region. As in- public life through irresponsible ently couldn’t be successfully prose- At the same time, the Serbs dis- The phenomenon of the Former Yu- flict haunt the Balkan Peninsula? dicated by the increasing influence generalizations, distortions and fal- cuted, even if they were caught on covered that there are limits to self- goslav Republic of Macedonia un- One constant denominator of of the radicals in Serbia’s parlia- sification, insults and slander, or camera taking an envelope, and determination. The Western allies hinged Greek politicians and found the Balkan problem is external in- ment, it is certain that the Serbs will even populist shrieks.” even though 80 tax collectors were were prepared to accept the inde- resonance with the general public. tervention as a prelude or follow-up not accept the loss of such an inte- Of course, some of those shrieks suspended several years ago on sus- pendence of the former Yugoslav re- Mass rallies and slogans demanding to ethnic violence. Historically, the gral part of their territorial identity. came from pensioners who have to picion of accepting bribes. What’s publics, but could not reconcile that there is only one Macedonia region’s strategic location beckons It is equally certain that the U.S., af- subsist on pensions often below 700 surprising is that they weren’t equal treatment for Serbs areas in could not but amuse Europeans and imperial armies and conquerors ter the debacle in Iraq, will not be in euros ($948 a month), and some of named employees of the year for Croatia and Bosnia. Although the North Americans; however, the from East and West. In the 21st the best position to intervene mili- whom were surprised this month to imagination. Helsinki Accords of 1975 (between Greek idée fixe with who can or can Century, the geopolitical dynamics tarily – but Russia will. A war in find that their allocation was less Shortly before Greece’s entry into the USSR and the West) guaranteed not use the name Macedonia re- of the “Great Game” for control of Kosovo would quickly expand to than it was supposed to be (appar- the European Union, a report by the the borders of Western and South- flects a painful insecurity that con- Central Asia through the Southeast- FYROM – the consequences are not ently without being notified). Those Council of Europe’s Group of States eastern Europe, the United States jures up memories of starvation, ern gateway have not truly altered difficult to predict. mistakes are never made when it in- Against Corruption (GRECO) found and its allies easily finessed out of forced conversions, executions and except for the players; the United volves financial players who are in- the allocation and distribution of that commitment by arguing that mass killings of a bygone age which States has replaced Great Britain as Dr. Gerolymatos is Chair of Hel- vesting and handling the pension E.U. funds most corruption-plagued the Helsinki Agreement applied to dramatically re-emerged during Yu- Russia’s primary competitor in Asia, lenic Studies at Simon Fraser Uni- funds. They know the rule is to get areas was in Greece, and this in- the overall boundaries of Yu- goslavia’s death throes. Likewise, for example. Perhaps this may ex- versity in Vancouver, British Co- paid first, and use somebody else’s volved millions of euros, not a few of goslavia, and not to the new re- the idea of non-Greek Macedonia plain why American interest in the lumbia and the author of “Red money. them shoved in a tiny envelope. publics. The only other act of simi- beacons a new age of instability and Balkans is more than just “humani- Acropolis, Black Terror: The Mr. Karamanlis, still holding on- A 2001 poll by Kappa Research lar betrayal was the failure of An- Balkan conflagration which most tarian intervention.” The policy of Greek Civil War and the Origins of to his seat while PASOK leader found that only 10 percent of Greeks glo-French agreements to honor Greeks had assumed was relegated the United States in the region is Soviet-American Rivalry.” George Papandreou predictably believed the public sector was free (and sadly) adds his own shrill voice of widespread bribery, and 40 per- to the debate – out of political expe- cent had witnessed corruption at diency, and not out of concern for least once. the pensioners – tried to deflect the For now, chief investigator criticism by finally sacking Mr. Tsi- George Zorbas, who is probing The Making of Strategic Partners: Greece is “In Training” tourides. But you can’t unring a bell whether the civil service auxiliary nor undo the damage done, not just pension fund was overcharged for By Dr. Nikolaos A. Stavrou sion of Ottomanism, the forging of Achieving that goal would depend To be sure, Greece and Greeks by this tawdry little affair, but by the the structured government bond, Special to The National Herald an international architecture which on performance on issues which are expected to pave the way for whole notion that, in Greece, noth- said he expects to make his findings classifies states on the basis of their could make the Balkans and East- anyone who wishes to join the Eu- ing gets done until somebody gets known this month. submissiveness, their receptivity to ern Mediterranean ethnically indis- ropean Union, even for those whacked. PASOK has accused the Govern- With the collapse of the Eastern pre-designated roles, and their abil- tinguishable and the Greek islands whose declared intention is to shat- Mr. Karamanlis argued that the ment of trying to cover up what it al- bloc “grand strategy,” planners ity to deliver on assignments under- havens for corrupt scoundrels in ter its cohesion. But it is not clear incident neither determined the leges is a wider practice by some awakened from their Cold War hi- taken on behalf of the “sole super- search of pleasure grounds. what Greece can expect from its course of the country, nor justified fund boards and brokers of profiting bernation fearful of losing their rel- power.” For starters Greece is expected “strategic cooperation” with the im- “extreme danger-mongering, irre- from bond sales at the expense of evance; searched the horizon for The list of schemes proposed by to “sell the Ahtisaari plan to the perial metropolis. Thus far, the only sponsible claims, and provocative the pension funds. The bond affair enemies; and eagerly started to re- the manufacturers of violence and Serbs,” even though it creates a sec- tangible rewards have been smiling populism,” which he said tend to has had other victims, too, including arrange the global chessboard. the promoters of what is called “en- ond Albania and threatens the long- faces of touring officials pho- “poison public life.” Centuries ago, the suspension of two Greek broker- Thus, the occupant of a Harvard lightened imperialism” (an oxy- term stability of Greece itself. It is tographed with political factors; some people were forced to take ages, who said they didn’t do any- University chair funded by the arms moron) is endless, indeed. A Yale also expected to learn to live with opportunities to entertain imperial hemlock when they were accused of thing wrong. Mr. Zorbas, who heads industry, Sam Huntington, placed University project, for example, the reality that American foreign celebrities in their villas; incremen- poisoning public life, but in modern Greece’s committee against money his cold war files in storage and re- would manage the world through a policy in the Eastern Mediterranean tal conversion of the country into a Greece, they prefer a nice red wine laundering, told Parliament he verted to his favorite pre-World War network of nine pivotal states, has been subcontracted to a region- “hot real estate market” for “quali- and say thank you, to celebrate their might investigate other funds. I fantasies. The result was his now ranging from Nigeria to South al viceroy and its security policies ty” tourism; opening the doors to financial gains – at somebody’s ex- Maybe he should take a look at some famous “Clash of Civilization,” an Africa, Turkey, Brazil, etc. These have been privatized. the Russian Mafia to create “gated pense. envelopes, too. “action plan” masquerading as aca- “pivots” would first be build up mil- Greeks, as a nation, are also ex- communities” guarded by former He mouthed a few platitudes Mr. Karamanlis insists things demic speculation which, in his itarily (but controlled financially) pected, to redefine their identity and KGB agents; and the unending about fighting corruption, but have changed. “Those who think opinion, will define the 21st Centu- to enable them to police their own learn to live in a multi-ethnic milieu rewriting of Greek history by those saved his fighting words for PASOK that the instances (of corruption) ry security environment. space and to dominate/intimidate which they never knew existed with- seeking to restore the pre-1912 and critics, still not seeming to un- which passed unnoticed in the past Zbigniew Brzezinski, Sam’s stu- their neighbors. The leaders of in their borders. Greece’s prospects Balkan map. derstand that what’s at stake here will be repeated today are making a dent and a man who never saw a these “associate rulers” would be for “strategic partnership” could But let’s face it. Political ambi- isn’t just one scandal involving one huge mistake,” he said. But he also Russian he did not hate, followed expected to function like Ottoman “improve further,” if it would “apol- tions have their price, and Washing- pension fund and one overpriced said there would be no acceptance suit by reviving the “heartland vs. viziers. Moreover, they would also ogize” for ancestral glories because, ton’s blessings never come cheap. bond, but rather the continuing of corruption at any level, whether islands” geopolitical model in his have to pass the requisite obedience according to phony classic scholars culture of corruption which is still it’s a tax office or a brokerage Grand Chessboard diatribe. training in Western recycling facto- (some of which are actually fi- Dr. Stavrou is Professor Emeritus so pervasive that it’s actually sur- house. Though unintended, this treatise ries (a.k.a., think tanks) and be nanced by Greek foundations), it of International Affairs at prising they don’t sell special en- “Zero tolerance is a commit- served as the rationale for NATO’s willing to provide “boots on the makes others “feel inferior.” Howard University. velopes at periptera (kiosks) so that ment for us. Our conviction to- expansion and its de facto transfor- ground’ in conflicts too messy for public officials with their hands out wards transparency is non-nego- mation from a defense alliance into the superpower to be directly in- will be able to recognize them easi- tiable,” he added. Someone should a global police force. volved. er. have reminded the Prime Minister Geopolitics was the invention of Strategic partnership also re- Transparency International’s that, in Greece, everything is nego- the British adventurer Halford quires acceptance of assignments in Corruption Index for 2006 placed tiable, and that the only tolerance Mackinder, but was applied with places where the United States has Don’t miss Greece, which was 36th in 1993, at toward zeros is when it is preceded zest by Hitler’s favorite academic, no credibility. Sufficient evidence of 54th among 163 countries moni- by a very large number – in a very Karl Haushofer. The newest version good behavior, a subjective criteri- tored, but Greece was last in Eu- large envelope. of this “theory” promises global on to be sure, is always required of The National Herald’s rope, and many of those below it domination by imperial dreamers, foreign leaders aspiring to the title were developing countries where Mr. Dabilis was the New England if they would first succeed in frag- “strategic partner.” To be sure, the there’s barely civilization in some editor for United Press Interna- menting Russia and reducing it into obligations for such a designation respects. Ahead of Greece were tional in Boston, and a staff writer Balkan-style fiefdoms, a prospect depend on the needs of the imperial Tunisia, South Africa, Malaysia, and assistant metropolitan editor which would assure effective con- metropolis, but the rewards are Botswana, Mauritius, Bhutan, at the Boston Globe for 17 years trol of the Eurasian landmass. meager and usually consist of what Uruguay, Chile and Hong Kong, a before relocating to Greece. His Like earlier models, the post political scientists call “informa- few places where graft should be a column is published weekly in the Cold War schemes depended on the tional values” – e.g., a medal, an au- Tourism Insert common currency. The United National Herald. Readers interest- re-feudalization of the former Sovi- dience with the “emperor” or desig- States placed 20th, while Finland, ed in contacting him can send e- et Union or, failing that, on keeping nated handlers of foreign suppli- Iceland and New Zealand had the mails to [email protected]. its Russian part busy fighting its cants, issuance of lofty “proclama- Muslim components. If the reader tions” which make the natives wonders why al Qaeda’s Bosnia, “proud,” pictures of warm hand- GUEST EDITORIALS Kosovo and Chechnya operations shakes or kisses on both cheeks, a were labeled “liberation struggles,” display of prominent ethnics in the The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views the answer is simple: We prefer emperor’s service who must prove for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s Russia to either be an enemy, or their loyalty by pressuring their name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View Points keep it busy fighting Islam, like the motherland when called upon and, Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. good old days when Serbs and finally, opportunities to spread po- They can also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e-mailed to Greeks were guarding the gates of litical correctness as defined by im- [email protected]. Due to considerations of space we the West. But the new system – in perial mandarins. May 19, 2007 enforce a strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reserve the right to edit for reality a replica of the Colonial de- Greece is currently in the “train- repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We regret that we are unable to ac- signs of the 1850’s – requires many ing” stage for the title “strategic knowledge or return manuscripts, published or unpublished. things. Among them are depend- partner” and, by definition, at a able “strategic partners,” a new ver- critical juncture in its history. 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 12, 2007