O C V Bringing the news ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 11, ISSUE 528 November 24, 2007 $1.00 GREECE: 1.75 EURO Greece, Turkey Open Joint Gas Pipeline Project 186-Mile Pipeline to Provide European Union with Gas from the Caspian Region, Bypassing Russia

By Nicholas Pahpitis Associated Press Writer

IPSALA, Turkey (AP) – The leaders of Greece and Turkey opened a gas pipeline project on Sunday, Novem- ber 18, 2007 that will ease Russia's hold on Europe's energy supplies. Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Turkish counter- part Recep Tayip Erdogan met on their country's heavily militarized border to underscore the signifi- cance of the venture in boosting ties between the rival nations. The 300-kilometer (186-mile) pipeline will provide the European Union with its first supply of gas from the Caspian region, bypassing Russia and the volatile Middle East. It will link the Greek and Turkish networks, and eventually carry gas from Azerbaijan to Italy. U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman attended Sunday's inau- Greek PM Costas Karamanlis guration, signaling Washington's TNH PHOTO backing of efforts by some Euro- gan in March 2005, launched by Spreading Thanksgiving Joy pean nations to wean themselves Karamanlis and Erdogan. off Russian oil and gas dependency. "This project will bring signifi- Volunteers load Carol DeCup’s car with Thanksgiving baskets that were delivered to 788 needy families as part of Project Helping Hands on Mon- "It's a great day for this part of cant benefits both for Turkey and day, November 19, 2007. From left: John Zaralidis, Joan Doulamis, Carol DeCup, Margo Ziogas, Nick Manolis, Elias Manolis and Voula Manolis. the world," Bodman said at the for Greece ... It shows we can live in opening ceremony. "This extraordi- harmony and both gain from it," nary project is the first link be- Karamanlis said, renewing his tween Azerbaijan and Caspian gas backing for Ankara's bid to join the suppliers of central Asia to Euro- European Union. pean consumers." "All Greeks want good neighbor- U.S. Ambassador To Greece Unanimously Confirmed Russia provides 25 percent of ly relations with Turkey ... and the natural gas and a third of the strongly support Turkey's course to- By Helen Panarites He brings the strength of seasoned with Greece clearly are important eral for Political Affairs, Ambassador crude oil used by Europe, accord- ward Europe." Special to the National Herald diplomacy in world affairs to a glob- for our interest in southern and cen- Speckhard covered political rela- ing to Eurostat, and Western offi- Erdogan said there was poten- alized world whose stage is chal- tral Europe. The Balkans in particu- tions with countries of Eastern Eu- cials increasingly fear Moscow's po- tial to further expand Greek-Turk- WASHINGTON, D.C. – By the unan- lenged with the behaviorand re- lar require continued attention in rope, the Balkans, the former Soviet tential use of energy for political ish energy ventures. imous consent of the Senate, Daniel sponsibility of countries working the coming years to ensure peace, Union and the Mediterranean re- arm-twisting. "This pipeline will boost pros- V. Speckhard of Wisconsin, a Career productively together. Ambassador- economic transformation and inte- gion. His leadership resulted in an "The pipeline is a significant de- perity in the region ... The silk route Member of the Senior Executive Ser- Designate Speckhard addressed a gration of all countries in the region increased NATO presence as well as velopment, one that builds a new will also become an energy route vice was confirmed as the new Am- hearing of the Foreign Relations into Euro-Atlantic institutions.” the development of relations with energy bridge between the east and linking east and west, through bassador to Greece. He succeeds Committee saying that “if confirmed The strategic partnership of the Russia, Ukraine, the EU and OSCE. the west," Bodman said. "(It) pro- Turkey," Erdogan said. Ambassador Charles Ries, who is I will put my energy and experience Unites States and Greece is rooted He received the NATO Service vides a diversification for con- Greece and Turkey came close to currently serving as a diplomat in toward strengthening our relations from close ties nations share as Medal for his work in support of cri- sumers and suppliers who will all war three times in the past 33 years Iraq. with Greece and working together members of the Euro-Atlantic com- sis management in Macedonia as benefit from the resulting competi- over the divided island of Cyprus, Ambassador Speckhard has a to promote regional stability, and munity. Also, as NATO allies, and NATO Representative in Skopje at tion." as well as over airspace and sea Master’s Degree in Public Policy and tackle some of the problems that we from the millions of Americans the height of the crisis. Azerbaijani President Ilham boundaries in the Aegean Sea. Administration, a Master’s Degree in face together.” whose patrimony lineage stems From 1993 to 1997 Ambassador Aliev also attended the ceremony. "This is effectively the first major Economics and a Bachelor’s Degree At the October hearing he further from the Hellenic Republic. Work on the 300 million euro (US from the University of Wisconsin. said that “our country’s relations As NATO’s Deputy Assistant Gen- Continued on page 5 $440 million) project formally be- Continued on page 9 Acclaimed Director Costa- Fran Fragos Gavras to Film in Greece for Townsend to First Time with “Eden is West” Resign in Jan.

By Dan Georgakas next film be shot in Greece. By Evan C. Lambrou Special to The National Herald This will be the first time in his Special to The National Herald distinguished career that Mr. ATHENS – Costa-Gavras, the ac- Gavras has worked in Greece, using NEW YORK – Frances Fragos- claimed director of international Greek actors and technicians. Due Townsend, President Bush’s main blockbuster hits like “Z” and “Miss- to the junta, “Z” was shot in Alge- advisor for Homeland Security & ing,” delighted a film audience at ria. Counter-Terrorism, is the latest in the Thessaloniki Film Festival this The working title of the new an exodus of influential figures who past by announcing that most of his film is “Eden is West.” The story is are leaving, or have already left, the about an illegal immigrant named Bush Administration. Elias, born somewhere in Asia Mi- The Greek American White nor, who passes through Greece in House advisor’s tough and aggres- a journey which will take him to sive approach had made her one of Paris. the President’s most trusted aides. Man Jumps Mr. Gavras said the film will of- Her departure, slated for after the fer his reflections on the millions of new year, prospectively leaves To Death Off immigrants now pouring into Eu- Deputy Secretary of State John D. rope. He believes that this phenom- Negroponte as the remaining Greek enon benefits from a poetic treat- American in a senior-level Adminis- NYC Bridge ment, rather than a realistic one, tration position. and this has led him to create a se- A streetwise, onetime mob prose- quence in which a magician ap- cutor in Manhattan whose driven at- By Stavros Marmarinos pears after someone says that only titude led coworkers to call her “The Special to the National Herald something magical could improve Hurricane,” Mrs. Townsend, 45, has the situation at hand. been homeland security advisor NEW YORK – The Greek American Shooting begins this spring, EUROKINISSI since May 28, 2004, serving during community was stunned with its moving from Paris to the Alps to Supportive Visit a time of bitter debate over the Iraq second suicide case in a week. With Crete – in that order. The greater war and its impact on the fight rush-hour traffic piling up behind part of the 12-week shoot will be in Greece Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis visited Archbishop Christodoulos following reports of a against terrorism, and the remaking him, George Siozos, 27, a Dongan Crete, where locations have al- slight deterioration in his health on Friday, November 16, 2007 at his private residence. Father of American intelligence agencies. Hills resident parked his car in the ready been chosen. On behalf of Thomas Synodinos, Chancellor to Archbishop Christodoulos is seen in the back of the room. In a statement issued by the right lane of the upper deck of the the Greek producers involved, Peri- White House this past Monday Brooklyn-bound Verrazano-Nar- cles Katsoulias said it was an honor morning, November 19, the Presi- rows Bridge, scaled the waist-high for the Greek industry to partici- dent said Mrs. Townsend “has railing and leaped into the thick fog pate in this production, and it played an integral role in the forma- that enveloped Lower New York would allow Greece “to spread its tion of the key strategies and poli- Bay on the morning of Wednesday, cinematic feathers.” Lawyers Host Annual Dinner Dance cies my administration has used to November 14, 2007. Also enthusiastic about working According to the police report, with a French company on a co- By Dimitri Soultogiannis He believes success comes with the a trip to remember,” he said. Recall- Continued on page 5 George Siozos, who would have production was Dionysis Samiotis, Special to the National Herald support of colleagues and family. ing a long day in Agelohori, visiting turned 28 this week, died moments head of script development for “I truly want to thank my wife relatives he never knew he had later from the violent impact with Odeon: “This film is a chance for us NEW YORK – The Hellenic Frances for being on my side all Judge Karas added, “At the end of the water about 250 feet below. to escape awhile from the closed Lawyers Association hosted its 19th these years,” he said. According to that day, I looked into my grand- His body was recovered by a area of Greek production, and to annual dinner dance gala at New Karas his grandparents also played mother’s eyes and asked her why Two New Columns Coast Guard patrol boat at around take a more systematic and strate- York’s Pierre Hotel, on Friday, No- a significant role in his life. she had left all her loved ones be- 9:35 am, about an hour after the gic look at films that have commer- vember 16, 2007. During the event “If they hadn’t left their village hind to come to the United States,” Two more new columns to deadly plunge. The red 1997 Cadil- cial and artistic potential in the in- the honorable judge Kenneth M. in Greece, my family and I wouldn’t he said. “She started crying and ex- enjoy starting with this issue: lac DeVille that Mr. Siozos was dri- ternational arena,” he said. Karas of the United States District be able to have the life we have to- plained to me that she always • A new regular restaurant ving remained on the span, and po- While the film is not autobio- Court, Southern District of New day,” he said. wanted the best for her children review column lice closed the left lane of the upper graphical in any manner, Mr. York, was presented with the distin- Judge Karas’ grandparents left and grandchildren. She then • “Growing up Greek Ameri- Gavras said he would draw on his guished service award. Agelohori, a small village in Ko- looked at me and said ‘I did pretty can” by Basile, a bi-weekly Continued on page 4 life experiences as an immigrant. “I am very proud to be Greek,” rinthos, in the early 1920s to come well, didn’t I?’” look at the lighter side of He left Greece due to the political Judge Karas told TNH and thanked to the United States seeking a bet- Judge Karas was appointed being Greek American To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 climate of the early 1950’s. He be- the association for the award. “I am ter life, just like thousands of other United States District Judge for the See Page 7 e-mail: lieves that, at that time, a migrant very humbled to receive this award immigrants during that period of Southern District of New York on [email protected] could find work; get an education; tonight.” time. June 30, 2004, and entered duty on and find acceptance in France. To- During his speech, Judge Karas, “I want to thank them from the September 7, 2004. He graduated Question of the Week day, he said, the migrant has a more a Colorado native who was raised bottom of my heart, because if my from Georgetown University with a Don’t forget to vote on our difficult time finding work; does in the Chicago area, thanked his grandparents weren’t brave, my B.A. degree in 1986, and received a question of the week at not get an education easily; and is family for all their support. family and I wouldn’t be here today J.D. degree from Columbia Univer- www.thenationalherald.com. not as widely accepted by French “Without them, I wouldn’t be in this great country,” he said. sity School of Law in 1991. He View the results online and in society. Thus, the title of the film is here tonight,” Judge Karas said. A couple of years ago, Judge served as an Assistant United States print next week. Judge Karas has lived and Karas visited his grandmother’s vil- See Page 7 Continued on page 6 worked in New York for 21 years. lage in Korinthos. “It was definitely Continued on page 4 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 24, 2007

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■ NOVEMBER 30 event and all proceeds will be donat- Behrakis. For more information, go OAKLAND, Calif. – The Ascension ed to the Cyprus Children’s Fund. to website of the Foundation at Cathedral Historical Society cordial- Minimum donations to $25. Please www.afglc.org; or contact Acting ly invites the community to the 90th make checks payable to “Cyprus President of AFGLC, Dr. John U. Anniversary of the Cathedral, com- Children’s Fund.” For more informa- Balis at [email protected], memorating 100 years of the Hel- tion, call HABA at 212-421-1057 or or the Conference Program Chairs, lenic presence in the Bay Area at the e-mail at [email protected]. Dr. James Strange at Ascension Community Center (4700 [email protected], or Dr. Tom Pa- Lincoln Avenue) on Friday, Novem- ■ DECEMBER 12 pademetriou at apapadem@com- ber 30, 2007 at 4-8 PM. The event WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Greek cast.net. will include a pictorial exhibit and Embassy cordially invites the com- champagne reception. To commem- munity to “Socrates: Innocent or ■ THROUGH MAY 2008 orate this event the Greek Orthodox Guilty – Gadfly or Atheist – An Ap- NEW YORK – The Children’s Muse- Ascension Cathedral and the Ascen- peal,” a mock trial for Socrates at um of Manhattan cordially invites sion Historical Society are cordially Steptoe & Johnson (1330 Connecti- the community to “Gods, Myths & inviting you to take a walk back in cut Avenue) on Wednesday, Decem- Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece,” time to see how a community has ber 12, 2007 at 6:30 PM. Presiding an exhibition which allows children evolved throughout the past 100 will be Chief Judge Douglas H. Gins- to explore the world of ancient years, from Greece to America, burg, United States Court of Appeals Greece at CMOM (The Tisch Build- while enjoying our legendary hospi- and Alexander P. Mallias, Ambas- ing, 212 West 83rd Street). Your ini- tality at the Champagne Reception sador of Greece. Council for the De- tial tour guides will be the great hosted by the Ascension Historical fense will be Abe Krash, Esquire, gods Zeus, Poseidon and Athena as Society. Docents will be on hand to Arnold and Porter LLP and William they reminisce about their powers answer questions about the exhibit. Nitze, Esquire, Gridpoint. Council and responsibilities. Learn how the The pictorial exhibit - Commemo- for the Prosecution will be Pantelis Ancient Greeks believed gods and rating 100 years of the Hellenic Michalopoulos, Esquire, Steptoe mortals interacted and take an on- presence in the Bay Area - will de- and Johnson. Philip Kennicott of screen personality quiz to determine pict over 100 years of photos with The Washington Post will moderate. which mythological character you Fr. Byron Papanikolaou (second from right) holds up the sign of the street named after him. From left: Fr. special interest in its community, are most like. Visit the gymnasium Nicholas W. Jonas, Cathy Gofis, Peter G. Lagen, Presvytera Xanthipi Papanikolaou, Fr. Byron and Ted Argiris. weddings and geography of the ■ JANUARY 18-21 (school) and oikos (home) to dis- Cathedral. Established in 1989, the CANCUN, Mexico – The organizers cover which skills were most valued Ascension Historical Society has of The Greek Trip cordially invite the in Ancient Greek boys and girls. Ex- worked diligently to preserve Hel- community to this year’s trip to Can- plore the importance of athletic lenic American history of the Bay cun, Mexico from January 18-21, competition as you arm wrestle an- Palos Hills’ Road Renamed in Honor of Area for all who wish to learn about 2008. The trip is an all-inclusive stay cient Greek counterparts using me- it. Of the many types of media col- at the Grand Oasis Resort. Transfers, chanical arms, or test your leg lected and archived, none are more food, drinks, taxes, tips and every- strength as you learn about ancient SS. Constantine & Helen Church Priest beautiful than the early pictures of thing else is taken care of during the jumpers. Become familiar with the the Greeks. This exhibit is an oppor- stay at the resort. Explore the an- ancient Greek alphabet by translat- By Mark Frangos bytera Cynthia with one of the street ticipants. Also conducted were var- tunity to view many treasures from cient Mayan ruins, or use your scuba ing messages from Greek to English. Special to the National Herald signs that will also mark that section ious bake sales and fundraisers the Ascension Historical Society col- certification and view the world's Learn about the heroism of ancient of Roberts Rd. This was an honor the which preceded the Orthodox Char- lection that are not normally open to second largest barrier reef. Truly Greek women in myth and daily life PALOS HILLS, Ill. – Roberts Road in City wanted to bestow upon Fr. By- ities Weekend. The proceeds this the public. For more information, breathtaking! and compete with the goddess Palos Hills, Ill. Will now be renamed ron not only for the leadership he year will be directed to the victims call Mary K. Mousalimas at 510- Every night there will be a Greek Athena in a virtual weaving contest. "Honorary Father Byron Way" in has offered the Greek Orthodox of the Fires in Greece. 451-3008 or e-mail at event of epic proportions. We have Climb inside a 12 foot tall Trojan honor of Fr. Byron S. Papanikolaou Community, but also the greater Pa- The Bike/Run/Walk-A-Thon was [email protected]. the best entertainment lined up! Horse before stepping into Homer’s of SS. Constantine and Helen Greek los Hills community. extremely productive with over 131 Pricing starts at $529. For more in- great epic poem, The Odyssey, Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL. Fr. Byron's ministry can be sum- participants who spent their Satur- ■ DECEMBER 4 formation, go to where you will journey through during a special presentation on marized with a few amazing num- day in a spirit of Christian fellow- NEW YORK – The Hellenic Ameri- www.thegreektrip.com or e-mail in- rocky caves and over open seas; es- Sunday, October 28, 2007. bers. He has been a part of SS. Con- ship. The Blood Drive on Sunday can Bankers Association cordially [email protected]. cape the crawl-through Cyclops After a spiritually uplifting Di- stantine and Helen for 47 years, his saw over 35 participants. Over 45 invites the community to a holiday Cave; and sing like a Siren in the vine Liturgy with at least 1,000 wor- first and only Parish; he has con- volunteers were present for these season wine reception, honoring ■ MARCH 7-8 Sirens Karaoke Cove. Be prepared to shippers in attendance, Fr. Nicholas ducted 3,748 baptisms, 1,903 wed- events. Andreas D. Mavroyiannos, Ambas- TAMPA BAY, Fla. – The American face on-screen dilemmas, your W. Jonas took to the podium to be- dings, 1,947 souls laid to rest and “Orthodox Charities Weekend sador, Permanent Representative of Foundation for Greek Language and choices will be tracked along the gin the presentation. Fr. Nicholas 65,000 hospital visits. During his was a success because of the sup- the Republic of Cyprus to the U.N., Culture (AFGLC), in partnership way and your personalized on- was joined by Fr. Panteleimon time at the church, he has also over- port of the donors, participants and at The Cyprus House (13 East 40th with theInterdisciplinary Centers for screen Hero Record can be e-mailed Dalianis; Parish Council President, seen 1,118 graduates of Koraes Ele- stewards (volunteers),” the parish Street) on Tuesday, December 4, Hellenic Studies (ICHS) at the Uni- home. Budding archaeologists can Mr. Theodore Argiris; Chairman of mentary School and1,505 gradu- announced. 2007 at 6-8:30 PM. Ambassador versity of South Florida (USF) and visit the Temple of Zeus at Olympia the Board, Mr. Peter Lagen; and St. ates of the Sunday Church School. With most of the sponsor money Mavroyiannis will speak about “Ad- the Richard Stockton College of NJ and assist in the reconstruction of a Helen Philoptochos President, Mrs. Fr. Byron was indeed surprised in already, nearly $10,000 has been dressing the Cyprus Question To- (RSCNJ) cordially invites the com- 3-D temple; learn about column Cathy Gofis. and moved beyond words as he raised with another $5,000 antici- day: New Content for the Choice of munity to “The Hellenic Legacy construction, sculptures and the gi- After opening remarks by Mr. Ar- thanked the Mayor and the City pated. This will be in addition to Multilateralism.” Ambassador through the Ages,” a conference at ant statue of Zeus (one of the Seven giris, Fr. Nicholas went on to intro- Council for this tremendous honor. the $17,000 already raised earlier Mavroyiannis has been Ambassador the USF campus on March 7-8, Wonders of the Ancient World). For duce the Mayor of Palos Hills, The He was joined by Presvytera Cyn- in September for the Greek Ortho- since 2003. He is also Chairman of 2008. The Conference will bring to- more information, call Janet Ralston Honorable Gerald Bennett, who was thia, their daughter Sultana and her dox Archdiocese Greek Fires Relief the Special Committee on the Char- gether academicians, scholars, and at 212-721-1223. present with the entire City Council family, and their son Evan. Their Fund. ter of the United Nations and on the interested individuals who will ad- of Palos Hills. Mr. Bennett, a friend third son, Telly, resides with his Over the 24 years of this pro- strengthening the Role of the Orga- dress a) the long-term influence of ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS of the Church community, and may- family in Boston and was unable to gram’s existence, $145,000 has nization (2005 session). President Hellenism in the world, and b) the This calendar of events section is a or of Palos Hills for 27 years, went attend. been raised and distributed to vari- of the 15th Meeting of States Parties on-going and projected educational complimentary service to the Greek on to speak very fondly of Fr. Byron. The parish also announced he ous charities. This program is part to the United Nations Convention contributions of the Interdiscipli- American community. All parishes, He then made a proclamation that great success of their 24th annual of “Project Diakonia” a ministry on the Law of the Sea (2005) and nary Centers – which AFGLC has es- organizations and institutions are en- Roberts Rd. (the street that the Orthodox Charities Weekend which which brings together all of the Chairman of the 14th Meeting of tablished in institutions of higher couraged to e-mail their information Church is located) between 107th took place on September 29-30, community’s philanthropic pro- States Parties to the Convention on learning. The cost of the Conference 3-4 weeks ahead of time, and no later and 111th Streets will be called 2007. Included in this weekend grams. Anyone interested in sup- the Elimination of Discrimination will be underwritten by the well- than Monday of the week before the "Honorary Father Byron Way." The was a Bike/Run/Walk-A-Thon and porting this cause to contact the Against Women (CEDAW) (2006). known philanthropists and AFGLC event, to english.edition@thenation- Mayor presented Fr. Byron and Pres- a Blood Drive which saw many par- church office. This is HABA’s annual charitable benefactors George and Margo alherald.com. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 24, 2007 COMMUNITY 3 Pre-Med Student Wins Elie Wiesel Prize in Essay Ethics Contest, ‘An Inculpable Love’ the Winning Entry

By Theodore Kalmoukos cal challenges presented by physi- I have not heard him talk like that, ings as a religion major were heavi- Special to the National Herald cian-assisted dying. so do not forget it,’ so I won’t forget ly influenced by the Orthodox Tra- Ms. Paraschos majored in reli- it. There are a lot of physicians who dition, this one is actually contrary BOSTON – Sophia Paraschos, who gion and pre-med. She spent her ju- write about what they do, perhaps it to the voice of many religions that graduated magna-cum-laude from nior year studying in Athens, where is the most important thing to do say this is not alright. What I ended Carleton College in Minnesota in she interned at Doctors of the because it links us to the world, and up supporting is against what the June, is one of the winners of the World, assisting immigrant indi- writing is also a very powerful tool Church says.” 2007 Elie Wiesel Prize In Ethics Es- gents in need of health care. While for change.” Ms. Paraschos said she wanted to say Contest. at Carleton she volunteered at the Speaking about the essay Ms. study religion as “it was one of the The contest was sponsored by Northfield (Minn.) Hospital and Paraschos said that “it was an essay first classes that I took when I first the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Hu- while in high school she volun- that I wrote for my ethics class. It got into college. I think combined manity and awards were presented teered at the Substance Abuse was a final paper that we could my interest in healing and medi- personally by Mr. Wiesel at the Fri- Helpline of the Massachusetts De- write and submit to the contest if cine, and I also looked at it from a ars Club in New York. partment of Health. She worked for we wanted to and I knew I wanted very sensitive across culture stand- In presenting the award, Mr. two summers at Boston’s Beth-Is- to write about physician-aided point. You can learn so much about Wiesel said Ms. Paraschos’ writing rael Medical Center Gastroenterolo- death, so I took a more creative ap- a person because religion is such a “is full of beauty, poetry, melody, ca- gy Laboratory and has completed proach in writing it. I think I was in- huge part of people’s lives. Anthro- dence; it’s full of compassion and the training course of Emergency fluenced a lot by my religion major pology and sociology were all possi- love, an ‘inculpable’ love. I read Medical Technician. She recently and I was reading a lot of mystical ble majors for me, but for some rea- your essay twice. This is just a story took the Medical College Admission poetry. I wrote it as a love story.” son religion had a strong pull on about love, but it is really much Test (MCAT). Ms. Paraschos takes her topic me.” more. It is a story about someone In 2006, Ms. Paraschos won a very seriously and believes that it is Speaking about her senior thesis who knows how to speak about Carleton College Fellowship to do something that needs to be ad- entitle Ms. Paraschos stated that it love. And I wish you a life full of this an ethnographic study on “Wise dressed. was something she took great pride love.” Women, Saints and Doctors: The in. Top: SophiaParaschos, winner of the 2007 Elie Wiesel Prize In The ethics essay competition, Evolution of Folk Healing in “I received a grant to study Ethics Essay Contest, with Elie Wiesel. Professor Wiesel said that which began in 1990, attracts hun- Greece,” and spent her summer re- The competition, which world healing techniques and alter- Ms. Paraschos’ winning essay is “is full of beauty, poetry, melody, dreds of entries annually and is searching there. Her department began in 1990, attracts native approaches to medicine and I cadence; it’s full of compassion and love.” Below: Ms. Paraschos evaluated by judges all over the honored her with a distinction was going to do it in Greece,” she and her parents with the Nobel Prize winning Wiesel. world. Ms. Paraschos’ essay, “An In- award for her senior thesis entitled, hundreds of entries said. “We went to the tiny village culpable Love,” was about the ethi- “On Their Knees: Greek Orthodox annually and is Papigo in Epirus, and then I went to Women, Healing and Spiritual Em- evaluated by judges Tinos. I talked to people and to powerment Through the Mother of priests and it turned into my thesis. God.” The study was based on the from all over the world I always studied women in the Panagia pilgrimage on the Island of Church, so I had to argue that the Tinos. In 1999, she received a “If we going to approach a centu- Church historically was against Boston Diocese “Epainos” for her ry in which this kind of death is un- women and for my thesis I knew I achievements in Greek School. avoidable, we have to deal with wanted to say something different. Ms. Paraschos is the daughter of this,” she said. “What I ended up In ‘On Their Knees,’ I looked at Dr. Emmanuel Paraschos, a journal- saying is that if we are going to do it Panagia (Virgin Mary) and her role ism professor at Emerson College in at all it has to be safe, and so com- in women’s lives. A lot of books Boston and Mrs. Janet Paraschos, a plications won’t arise as they do have been published on the former newspaper editor. when families or the patient take it Catholic faith and I ended up argu- In an interview with the Nation- upon themselves at home. In the ing that the role that she has in al Herald, Ms. Paraschos discussed story that I tell there complications women’s lives is extremely empow- winning the Elie Wiesel award. and the fact that no doctors are al- ering. While women often experi- “I was very excited about it and I lowed to be involved is a huge prob- ence a degradation from certain did not comprehend what it meant lem. Oregon has a law now that al- parts of the Bible and are not al- necessarily,” she said. “When we lows this to happen. It requires a lowed to be ordained as priests, I had the ceremony and he spoke to physician presence and documenta- looked at the other side which is me and the five other winners that tion and a lot of rules that you need what they use to empower them- morning, it became clear that writ- to have researched before you can selves. It is a very complicated point ing is something that I should con- do it.” to argue in a liberal setting and I tinue to do. I was ready to say I am “An Inculpable Love” is a love think it worked, I got a distinction going into medicine and put the story about a man and his wife. on my thesis.” writing aside, but it was clear that With his wife choosing to die, he writing for many people and for and her family are there for her and people who have skills at it is impor- the love for her surpasses their ethi- tant, so I am not ready to persue on- cal qualms about what she wants to ly medicine. If I go that route it will do. I think from my standpoint was be alongside writing.” that their love that was inculpable. Short Stories Asked if Mr. Wiesel influenced “There is no way that you can The National Herald invites her when he said that her writing blame yourself but they overcome Greek American writers to was “full of beauty, poetry, melody, all of their guilt and confusion,” Ms. submit original short stories cadence; it’s full of compassion and Paraschos said. “Because it was (not exceeding 3,000 words) love, an ‘inculpable love,’” Ms. such a beautiful coming together as to be published in future is- Paraschos said, “Absolutely, I think a family.” sues of the newspaper. Please you can’t hear that from a world Asked if her Orthodox faith in- send all submissions to pub- renowned novelist and not take it to fluenced her while she was writing [email protected]. heart. His secretary told me ‘Sophia the essay, she said, “My other writ- Greek American Homeowners Association Hosts Thanksgiving Lunch for Those in Need

By Dimitri Soultogiannis fered food to approximately 1,000 information on how to keep their Special to the National Herald people “who, of course, couldn’t all properties in good condition “and visit us at once,” Mr. Kitsios said. The what improvements to make so the NEW YORK – “For eighteen years, visitors would come and go through- value of their property will keep go- non-stop, we have been providing out the day. ing up.” The association also briefs Astorians and New Yorkers in need a “We also distributed 300 turkeys the owners on the homeowner- free Thanksgiving Day meal,” said to people who could not join us per- renter relationship. George Kitsios, President of the sonally, especially the elderly and “We want all homeowners to Greek American Homeowners Asso- sick,” he said. know their rights as well as duties ciation in an exclusive interview. When asked about the people when it comes to renters,” he said. “For our association to be able to who work in order to put this lunch “We have also invited to our board help our fellow citizens on that very together, Mr. Kitsios lauded their ef- meetings representatives from pub- important day is a tradition we value forts. lic services, so our homeowners can very deeply. Everyone is welcome on “Last year we had many volun- establish a good and smooth rela- November 22.” teers who worked hard in order to tionship with them.” Mr. Kitsios made it clear that this put this event together, but of course The Homeowners Association is an open invitation to anyone who we had the help from the associa- has one general board member wants to spend their holiday with the tion’s entire board,” he said. The meeting per month. association. According to Mr. Kitsios, president of the association also “Our meetings start in October besides the food there will also be stressed the important help provid- and the last one is in June, so we music and dancing, “so everyone can ed, last year, by the 30 members-vol- have a total of nine board member have a good time.” unteers of the association. “After this meetings per year,” he said. “Of He also mentioned that last year year’s successful completion we’ll be course, we try to invite different New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg able to provide you with all the speakers who will inform our mem- joined the festivities by helping out names of those who helped for the bers on different issues.” in the preparation and serving of the organization of this event.” The Mr. Kitsios told TNH that guest food. Homeowners have created a com- speakers mainly focus on the real es- “We have invited the mayor again mittee led by George Alexiou and tate market, the law, which continu- this year and we hope he’ll be able to grand chef John Kyriakos for this ously changes, as well as the rela- join us again,” Mr. Kitsios said. year’s festivities. tionship between owners and Mr. Kitsios told TNH that every- “Of course, this is not an event renters. one who joined the association last one can put together overnight,” he “We want our members to learn year “had a wonderful Thanksgiving said. “We start planning at the begin- something new each time we are Day.” ning of the year. When Thanksgiving hosting a guest speaker,” he said. This year, the Greek American gets closer, especially around Sep- Mr. Kitsios also thanked TNH’s Homeowners Association has also tember, our meetings became more editor-publisher Antonis H. Dia- invited Archbishop Demetrios. frequent.” mataris for his presence at the first “His Eminence Archbishop Mr. Kitsios was elected president meeting during his presidency. Demetrios was grateful for the invi- in 2006 and his term ends in 2008. “We were honored to have Mr. tation and promised he will try to According to him, the association’s Diamataris at our meeting, he gave make it this year,” he said. mission is to provide Greek and an excellent speech on the future of Last year, the Homeowners of- Greek American homeowners with Hellenism in America an issue of great importance to us (Greek-Amer- icans),” he said. Mr. Kitsios also spoke about the current condition of the market. “In the past 20 years I haven’t re- ally seen the decline of prices in As- toria or in the greater New York area,” he said. “Quite the opposite.” In the past 10 years, the value of properties in the area has tripled. “I am committed to serving our members and all homeowners in the state of New York to keep them up to date regarding the status of the mar- ket,” he said. The Greek-born president also has some suggestions for improving the transportation between Astoria and Manhattan. “City officials should seriously think about creating a ferry-boat link between Astoria’s 35th Avenue and Manhattan,” he said. “It’s something The Greek-born president also has some suggestions for improving doable that would help thousands of the transportation between Astoria and Manhattan. commuters on a daily basis.” 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 24, 2007 Hellenic Lawyers Association Honor Judge Kenneth Karas at 19th Annual Dinner Gala

Continued from page 1 the Federal Law Enforcement Asso- Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo. ciation’s Prosecutor of the Year. Mr. Papain is one of New York’s Attorney for the Southern District During his speech, John Sake- most prominent negligence and of New York from 1992 until 2001, tos, President of the Hellenic products liability trial attorneys and Chief of the Organized Crime Lawyers Association praised Judge having won multi-million dollar and Terrorism Unit from 2001 until Karas “who managed to become a verdicts and settlements for clients 2004. judge at a very young age.” killed or seriously injured by defec- While at the U.S. Attorney’s Of- Mr. Saketos also stressed the im- tive vehicles, hazardous industrial fice, Judge Karas worked on nu- portant of the older generation products, fires, explosions, unsafe merous terrorism investigations in- helping younger lawyers on their buildings and negligently operated to associates of several terrorist way up the ladder. vehicles. He is the President-Elect groups, including al Qaeda, “Let’s all not forget our first of the New York State Trial Lawyers Hamas, Egyptian Islamic Jihad, steps and how terrified we were Association. He graduated Cum and the IRA. He was part of the back then upon our graduation Laude in 1978 from American Uni- team of prosecutors who in 2001 from law school,” Mr. Saketos said. versity Washington College of Law. convicted four of Osama Bin “How many times did we need to He has participated in hundreds of Laden’s followers for their role in call someone more experienced trials wherein he has an impressive the August 1998 bombings of the and seek advice? I urge all of you to record of achievement, and has dis- American embassies in Nairobi and make yourselves available for that tinguished himself as a top trial at- Dar es Salaam. He also participated phone call you are surely going to torney by obtaining extraordinary in the prosecution of Zacarias receive from the younger genera- results for his clients. Moussaoui who pled guilty to being tion,” For over 20 years, HLA hosted part of several conspiracies that in- Mr. Saketos also stressed the im- lectures, educational events and volved the September 11 terrorist portance of the scholarships the as- networking opportunities through- attacks. sociation hands out to Greek Amer- out the year for its members and for Judge Karas has been the recipi- ican law students. the Greek American and legal com- ent of the Distinguished Service The Hellenic Lawyers Associa- munities. Federal and state court Award and the John Marshall Judge Kenneth Karas (left) of the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, was presented with tion also presented its prestigious judges, local politicians, prosecu- Award from the Justice Depart- the distinguished service award. Next to him Judge John Karas and John Saketos (right) the President of the Hellenic “Attorney of the Year Award” to tors, prominent law firms and ment and in 2001, he was named Lawyers Association that hosted its 19th annual dinner dance gala on November 19th. Nicholas Papain, Esq. of Sullivan lawyers attended the event. Project Helping Hands Gives Thanksgiving Cheer to 788 Needy Families

By Theodore Kalmoukos mother with three children, who Special to The National Herald just got divorced, told me, ‘I could- n’t have a Thanksgiving meal if it DRACUT, MASS. – One hundred wasn’t for you.’ The need this year and fifty men and women, all vol- is greater than previous years. It is unteers, many Greek-Americans so sad to hear stories about people among them – John Zaralidis was who do not even have basic daily the first one this year again – food to eat.” brought joy and smiles on the faces Christine Keho, director of the of almost 800 families by providing local battered women’s organiza- them with a rich and happy tion, came to the Manolis family’s Thanksgiving meal for more than restaurant with two assistants and 12 hours this past Monday, Novem- filled her SUV with baskets. She ber 19. told the National Herald, “We are For the 14th consecutive year, very grateful to Mr. Manolis be- Nick Manolis, owner of the House cause many women wouldn’t oth- of Pizza & Seafood Restaurant in erwise have the means to have a Dracut, shared the blessings which hot meal on the Thanksgiving Day.” God has upon him and his family Another group which was bene- with those in need. fited this year was grandparents AHI President Gene Rossides (cen- A big U-Haul truck was parked who raised their grandchildren, ter) was elected a Visiting Member in his restaurant’s parking lot on whose parents are unable to do so of the Academy of Athens. 1067 Lakeview Avenue, loaded for various reasons (e.g., because with turkeys which Mr. Manolis’ they are in prison). youngest son, Elias, a college stu- Mr. Zaralidis, owner of the J&R dent pursuing a degree in business Foreign Car Specialists and a dear management, had loaded at 5 AM friend of Mr. Manolis, not only con- Academy of from Demoulas Market. A building tributes financially to Project Help- next to his restaurant happened to ing Hands, but also he spends many Athens Honors be vacant, and they had also stored hours making deliveries to various all the dry goods and a Thanksgiv- families and organizations. ing kitchen needs from the day be- “I have known Nick Manolis for AHI President fore. over ten years, and what he does is An army of volunteers had pre- God’s work. The churches should pared huge baskets with all the nec- be doing it,” Mr. Zaralidis said, ex- Gene Rossides essary items needed for a Thanks- pressing his disappointment. “I giving table: turkey, bread, rice, From left: Elias, Voula and Nick Manolis transfer Thanksgiving baskets from the truck to volunteer’s have asked one of the parish presi- WASHINGTON, D.C. – American potatoes, corn, stuffing, carrots, car for delivery to needy families as part of Project Helping Hands. dents to organize something – with Hellenic Institute President Gene cranberry, coffee, cake and two liters all the parishes together – for the Rossides was elected a Visiting of Coke, as well as other items – Confidentiality of recipients’ enough money to prepare a market offered a good price on the victims of the devastating wildfires Member of the Academy of Athens enough to last for an entire week. names is paramount. Only one per- Thanksgiving table,” Mr. Manolis turkeys and other food items; and in Greece, and I am still waiting. in the field of Legal Science, branch Mr. Manolis has named this ex- son knows the names on the list, said. other business and individuals con- The Orthodox Council of Churches of Ethics and Political Science. The pression of love and philanthropy, Mrs. Manolis. “She doesn’t allow Asked why he does Project Help- tributed money. here in Lowell can do what Nick formal reception and ceremony “Project Helping Hands,” and it has even me to see the list,” Mr. Mano- ing Hands every year, Mr. Manolis, The city of Lowell has four does, but unfortunately, I do not took place at the Academy of been organized by himself, his wife lis said. “This is the way it should a successful self-made business- Greek Orthodox parishes and one see any interest,” said Mr. Zaralidis, Athens on Tuesday, October 30, Voula and their two sons, Elias and be.” man, replied without hesitation, Antiochian Orthodox church. who is former president of the 2007. The President of the Acade- Eftymios, a pharmaceutical student Among the 788 families who re- “Because God has blessed us so ONLY 1 IN 4 GAVE Transfiguration Church community my, Professor Panagiotis L. Boko- at Northeastern University in ceived the Thanksgiving baskets this much. When I first came from Asked whether any of the in Lowell. topoulos presented Mr. Rossides Boston. year were about 120 Greek Ortho- Greece in 1966 with my parents parishes have been helping Project Carol DeCup also spent many with the Academy’s certificate and The first year, they started with dox families who are listed through and my sister, we did not have any- Helping Hands, Mr. Manolis said, hours making deliveries with her pin. Academy Member Professor 30 baskets. Mr. & Mrs. Manolis American Philanthropic Agencies thing. Today, God has blessed us “Transfiguration Church has given own car. “I’m trying to give back a Epaminondas Spiliotopoulos, pres- even cooked the turkeys them- because they do not want anyone in with so much, and when I see peo- abundantly. The rest of them do little. Financially I can’t do a lot, ident of the section of Legal Sci- selves, and delivered them to fami- the Greek American community to ple who barely have enough to eat, not. We asked them to contribute, but if I can help this way, I will.” ence, then presented Mr. Rossides’ lies in need. “They did not have an recognize their names. I say to myself, ‘I know what it is but they did not give. I am the type Each roundtrip delivery takes work. Following, Mr. Rossides gave oven in their homes to cook the “We have a strict confidentiality not to have even the most basic of person who asks once. If I do not about an hour and half, she said. a speech entitled “The United turkeys. They were telling we want agreement because they come and things in life.’ I remember how dif- get a response, I do it on my own, “We made six stops, so far, and States and Cyprus and the Role of to have a turkey meal, but we do pick up baskets from different orga- ficult it was for me to see my and that is the end of it. To the best we have two more to do, and then the Greek American Community.” not have an oven.” The second nizations like battered women. We friends going to the movies, and I of our knowledge, the other parish- I’ll come back later to see if Mr. In his speech, Mr. Rossides out- year, the number was increased to have to make sure that no one fol- couldn’t go, or when they were es do not do anything for the Manolis needs more help. People lined some of what the Greek 45; the third year, they reached 80; lows us because their former hus- buying lunch, but I couldn’t afford Thanksgiving holiday.” appreciate it. When I go to their American community must do to in by year four, they had reached 150; bands are trying to locate them,” it. I thank God everyday for what Nineteen-year-old Elias Manolis homes, I see a lot of crying. You leading the effort to unifying and this year, they prepared said Mr. Manolis, who is the heart he has given us, and I am trying to has been helping his parents with know, it’s very hard for some peo- Cyprus. Thanksgiving baskets for 788 fami- and soul – the driving force – of this pass this philosophy onto my chil- this philanthropic effort since he ple to accept help – very hard – but “It falls on the Greek American lies altogether. humanitarian endeavor. dren. I believe very strongly that was 8 years of age, and he promises they appreciate it,” she said. community to take the lead in the Each basket costs about $40. Many baskets are given to the el- we should give to those who do not to continue it himself. “I believe “We went to one family whose effort,” he said. “To reverse the an- This year’s distribution cost ap- derly, he added. “I am very sensi- have because when death comes, I that we should give back to people, baby is going through kidney trans- ti-rule of law and the pro-Turk ap- proximately $30 thousand, $15 tive about the elderly, and I believe will not take anything with me.” and to society,” he said. plant; they spent a lot of money on peasement and double standard thousand of which came from do- that they are not properly cared for Asked how he felt seeing all Mrs. Manolis said, “This gives trips going back and forth to policies of the Executive Branch nations, with the other $15 thou- in this country.” those cars delivering the goods out me a lot of joy; I can not express it Boston. It’s a very young couple. that have damaged U.S. interests sand was the Manolis family’s an- Mr. Manolis also delivered 20 of your store’s property, he said, with words; it is unbelievable. God There is another family with two and to stress the key importance of nual Thanksgiving gift. The first baskets to a local hospital in Lowell “My heart smiles and that says all.” has given us so much, and what we handicapped sons. People get very Greece and Cyprus to U.S. national seven years, the Manolis family did for low-wage workers who can not The Coca-Cola company donat- do is the least we should do. They emotional. They start crying about interests in the Balkans, the not accept any donations. They of- afford a Thanksgiving meal. “They ed 1500 2-liter bottles; the Greek already called me, and they have the help we give them, and they are Aegean, the Eastern Mediterranean fered the whole thing on their own. have jobs, but they do not have American-owned Demoulas Super- no words to express their thanks. A just so grateful,” she added. and the Middle East.” Mr. Rossides believes the Greek American community must become “an integral part of the foreign pol- icy process as the Jewish American, Black American and Cuban Ameri- Greek American Man Jumps to Death Off Verrazano-Narrows Bridge can communities have done” in the United States. Continued from page 1 family and I just wish them the nual Lincoln-Douglas debates. A During his funeral, his parents he was working at his father’s bak- “It means being active with the best," he said. former classmate, who did not wish were seated trying to comfort each ery until late. He had no one to pick four centers of power which shape deck of the eastbound Verrazano While a student at Egbert Inter- to be identified, called him "one of other as well as his sister Evangelia him up and bring him to practice. and determine foreign policy in the while they searched the area for his mediate School, Midland Beach, the smartest kids in the school." who could barely stand on her two He ran three miles to the field so he U.S.,” he said. “Namely we must be body. The incident slowed traffic Mr. Siozos participated in mock fo- According to state motor vehicle feet. At some point, Harriett Siozos wouldn’t be late. I loved him like active in the Congress, the Execu- miles down the Staten Island Ex- rums, and won an award in the an- records, the Cadillac Siozos was hugged Evangelia, held her hand my own son.” tive Branch, the media and the aca- pressway for hours, and brought an driving on that day is registered to and tried to assure her that time According to Panos Lentzeris, a demic community and think tanks. already-slow commute to a crawl. his father, Achilleas Siozos, who will heal their wounds. Evangelia family friend, there we no signs Mr. In general, the development of for- The reason for the apparent sui- owned the former Splendid Pastry was always holding her father’s Siozos was going to put an end to eign policy in the U.S. comes from cide is unclear. Shop and Bakery on Richmond hand. One day before the funeral his life. the interplay of these four centers "He did what he did. You know Road across from the Berry Houses. Fr. Ioannis Peizis told Siozos’ “I had talked to his father the of power. Fundamental to success as much as we do," Mr. Siozos’ un- The Dongan Hills eatery has been friends who had gathered at the fu- week before,” Mr. Lentzeris said. with Congress and with the other cle Kostas Siozos said. shuttered since 2005. neral home that we should always “Everything was just fine. When a centers of power is the need to have It is also unclear what Siozos The young man’s funeral took love people around us. friend called me to tell me what a few thousand grass roots commu- was doing for a living, but records place at Holy Trinity Church in “We should love everyone, not had happened, I was in shock. I did- nity leaders throughout the coun- indicate he showed promise as a Staten Island. His parents, Achilles only when the pass away but every n’t believe him. I had to call try—with leaders in each of the 435 young man. He graduated from and Harriet Siozos, his three sib- day, throughout our lives,” Fr. George’s uncle Kostas to confirm.” congressional districts—advocat- Staten Island Technical High lings, friends and relatives were all Peizis said and praised Mr. Siozos Another friend of the family, ing the same policy positions.” School, New Dorp, in 1997. As a se- devastated. They could not believe “who was a hard worker.” Kostas Kastalianakis, also cannot Mr. Rossides also touched upon nior, he was a member of the presti- this was the last time they would Mr. Panayiotis Mousmoutis a understand why a 28 year-old with AHI’s roles today. gious National Honor Society, and see their son, brother, nephew and former coach for Holy Trinity soc- a bright past chose to cut short his “The roles of the American Hel- was named to the S.I. High School friend George. His father, Achilles, cer team knew George very well. future. lenic Institute and its affiliates in- Soccer League Senior Bowl as a will never forget that morning “He was about the same age as “He would always smile,” said clude the following,” he said. “ It is midfielder for his school's team. when he drove his son to take a my son,” he said. “They went to Mr. Kastalianakis, who had spent a think tank, lobbying - AHI is the "He was a great kid," said Tony blood test his doctor had requested school together.” time with George two weeks before only Greek American organization DiMaggio, coach of the MSIT boy’s the day before. The labs would Mr. Siozos played soccer with his death. registered with the Congress under and girl’s soccer teams for the past open later than usual so George Mr. Mousmoutis’ son for seven Mr. Siozos’ friend Kostas Stame- the Lobbying Act, initiating legisla- 21 years. "He was an excellent, Siozos asked his father if he could years. los was over at his house for dinner tion, preparing annually the Greek hard-nosed soccer player." wait in the car. His father gave him “He was a great kid, always re- a week before his death. American Policy Statements initiat- Mr. DiMaggio was shocked by the car keys and turned on the heat. spectful,” he said. According to Mr. “He was not acting strange at ed by AHI in the year 2000, and the news of Mr. Siozos' death, re- George Siozos took his own life Within the next few minutes Mousmoutis, Mr. Siozos always all. I could have never thought hosting an annual conference on calling him as a "bright boy whom by jumping off the Verrazano George drove away by himself to tried to help his father with the there was something bothering him the future of Hellenism in America everybody liked. I feel sorry for the Bridge. the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. bakery. “I will never forget the day, that much,” Mr. Stamelos said. initiated by the AHI Foundation. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 24, 2007 COMMUNITY 5 Frances Fragos-Townsend Greek American Nick Gives Bush her Resignation Clemons Heads Clinton Continued from page 1 mind of Republican success in re- Campaign in State of N.H. cent years; White House Counselor combat terror and protect Ameri- Dan Bartlett; Mr. Gonzales; Harriet cans. We are safer today because of E. Miers, former White House Coun- By Theodore Kalmoukos would say that, for the most part, her leadership,” he said. sel; Sara M. Taylor, former deputy Special to The National Herald there are enough Americans right The statement gave no reason for assistant to the President and direc- now who are willing to support Mrs. Townsend’s departure, though tor of political affairs at the White BOSTON – “The country is ready Hillary Clinton, and I think it has she herself said she wants to return House; and Karen Hughes, who pre- for change, and she is ready to less to do with the fact that she is a to the private sector. In a handwrit- ceded Mr. Bartlett as counselor and lead,” Nick Clemons, Director of woman, and more to do what she is ten letter she delivered to the Presi- held several other key posts (most the Hillary Clinton Campaign in saying about issues, and what her dent this past November 6, Mrs. recently, she had served as the State New Hampshire, told the National plan is to get America back on the Townsend said she was leaving with Department’s undersecretary for Herald, adding that the Greek right track,” he said. “a heavy heart,” but had “decided to public diplomacy and public af- American vote can make a differ- Asked how he feels about his take a respite from public service.” fairs). ence. Greek identity and heritage, he Mrs. Townsend came to the With 14 months remaining in his “Greek Americans of New said, “I’ve always been very proud White House from the U.S. Coast second term and Democrats holding Hampshire are always an impor- of it. My grandfather, Jim Stamos Guard, where she had served as as- a majority in both houses of Con- tant vote. They are part of the fab- from Lowell, passed away about sistant commandant for Intelli- gress, Mr. Bush is struggling to fend ric of the state, and they have been seven years ago – very proud fami- gence. Prior to that, she spent 13 off the appearance of a lame duck, a political force almost from their ly. Being part of the Greek Ameri- years at the U.S. Department of Jus- insisting he will press ahead with arrival here, so to have the kind of can community is being part of tice in a variety of senior positions, domestic policy priorities and a for- support in the Greek community something bigger. It’s a great feel- her last assignment as Counsel to eign policy built around fighting ter- that we can get, it puts us a step ing to be part of something that it is the Attorney General for Intelli- rorism abroad and bringing stability ahead of the other candidates who much bigger than yourself. My fa- gence Policy. Her name has also to Iraq and Afghanistan. are running for president,” Mr. ther is not Greek. I was not raised in floated as a possible replacement for Senate Majority Leader Harry Clemons said. the Greek Church. My involvement former U.S. Attorney General Alber- Reid (D-Nevada) used Mrs. AP/RON EDMONDS He also said, “We are doing very in the Greek Community came to R. Gonzales, who was embroiled Townsend’s resignation to call on Homeland Security Advisor Fran Fragos-Townsend speaks from the well in New Hampshire because through my grandfather and his in controversy for several months Mr. Bush to “reassess his strategy on White House in this February 23, 2006 file photo. The White House Hillary is willing to work very hard family. I use to spend my Sundays before he stepped down as the coun- the war on terror and homeland se- announced earlier this week that Fragos-Townsend, President Bush’s to earn people’s votes. It’s a grass- with them, attending family events, try’s top lawyer this past September. curity.” top counter-terrorism advisor, will resign after New Year’s. roots-oriented state. You have to go Mrs. Townsend has been a key In an interview with the Wash- voter to voter and answer their player in the President’s circle, earn- ington Post, Mrs. Townsend ex- International & Comparative Law in policy “The Wall,” and said it questions, and make time to hear ing his trust despite initial Republi- pressed pride in what she called the London in 1986. She married attor- blocked the full cooperation needed what they have to say and ask what can suspicion due to her work in the Administration’s “extraordinary ney John Townsend, with whom she to track suspected terrorists on she is willing to do. She doesn’t Clinton Administration’s Justice De- record” of security changes since the has two sons, ages 12 and 6. American soil. Mrs. Townsend later have a campaign of just TV ads. She partment. She impressed White September 11, 2001 terrorist at- Mrs. Townsend began her prose- argued that she fought “tooth and gets down to street level and talk- House colleagues with a hard-nosed tacks, but expressed regret at not cutorial career in 1985, serving as nail” against information-sharing ing to the voters about the issues style which allowed her to talk presiding over the capture or death an assistant district attorney in restrictions. that really concern them.” tough with Arab royals and skydive of al Qaeda leaders Osama bin Brooklyn. In 1988, she joined the After John D. Ashcroft took over Mr. Clemons has been working with Navy SEALs. She oversaw the Laden or Ayman al-Zawahiri. “I United States Attorney’s Office for the Justice Department, Mrs. for Senator Clinton (D-New York) response to the London terrorist would be lying if I didn’t say I would the Southern District of New York, Townsend was shuffled off to the since March. Before that, he was bombings and the recent California be disappointed if I weren’t there where she focused on international low-profile post at the Coast Guard, the director of the state Democratic wildfires; helped tighten airline se- when it happened,” she said. organized crime and white-collar but Condoleezza Rice, then-Nation- Party for a couple of years. curity procedures; restructured the White House Press Secretary crime cases. Her work on Mafia cas- al Security Advisor, brought her to “I’m responsible for everything country’s intelligence apparatus; Dana Perino told the Post that Presi- es drew the attention of former New the White House in 2003, and she that goes on in the New Hampshire and led a White House review of its dent Bush and Mrs. Townsend had York Mayor (and current GOP presi- bonded with President Bush. “He campaign; running the day-to-day anti-terrorism campaign. “conversations over the past several dential frontrunner) Rudy Giuliani, turns to her as a kind of go-to per- operation; overseeing all the as- Mrs. Townsend told the Washing- months” about her plans. “Obvious- then a U.S. attorney, who hired her son,” Dr. Rice once said. pects of everything we do,” he said. ton Post she timed her departure just ly, none of us would have wanted as a prosecutor. Mrs. Townsend was also report- Asked what kind of person after New Year’s in order to be “least Fran to leave service,” Mr. Perino In 1991, Mrs. Townsend worked edly on the short list to become the Hillary is, Mr. Clemons said, “She is disruptive,” citing concern about a said, adding that Mrs. Townsend to assist in establishing the newly nation’s second secretary of the De- someone who is dedicated to public heightened terrorist threat last sum- “dedicated 110 percent of her time created Office of International Pro- partment of Homeland Security service. Her whole life has been mer and attention to this year’s 9/11 and effort to making sure that Amer- grams, the predecessor to the Execu- when Bernard Kerik, who had about being dedicated to children, anniversary. She said her current fo- ican citizens could live free from ter- tive Office for National Security. In served as New York’s top cop under to people who don’t necessarily cus is on the Administration’s “espe- ror.” December 1993, she joined the Mr. Giuliani, withdrew his nomina- have everything they need to get by cially great obligation” to prepare for A Long Island native, Mrs. Criminal Division, where she tion three years ago. in life. She is an incredibly caring the transition of power after next Townsend was born in Mineola on worked closely with then-Attorney In her resignation letter, Mrs. person and this is what has driven November’s election. December 28, 1961. She is the General Janet Reno, serving as Chief Townsend paid tribute to President her whole life in public service.” “We know that al Qaeda views daughter of a Greek American fa- of Staff to the Assistant Attorney Bush: “In 1937, the playwright He also painted Hillary as the these periods with a particular fo- ther who was a roofer, and an Irish General and playing a critical part in Maxwell Anderson wrote of Presi- candidate of the people: “After an cus,” she said, citing the Madrid American mother who was an of- establishing the Division’s interna- dent George Washington, ‘There are event, she always takes time to train bombings before Spain’s 2004 fice manager for a construction tional training and rule of law pro- some men who lift the age they in- shake hands; to take pictures with elections and failed car bombings in company. Raised in Wantagh, she grams. habit, ’til all men walk on higher people; to autograph books. Some- the United Kingdom shortly after was the first in her family to finish During the Clinton years, Mrs. ground in their lifetime.’ Mr. Presi- times, we the staff realize that she Nick Clemons, Director of the British Prime Minister Gordon high school, and her parents were Townsend found herself in the mid- dent, you are such a man,” she is falling behind schedule, and we Hillary Clinton Campaign in New Brown took office this past June. determined that their only child dle of a struggle concerning the fine wrote. try to move her on, but more often Hampshire. Mrs. Townsend’s decision to step should receive a college education. line between intelligence and crimi- Harper’s Magazine has criticized than not, she tells us ‘I am spending down after four and a half years is But funds were tight, so young nal prosecution. As gatekeeper for her letter as containing “the unmis- as much time as I can here,’ ” he but I didn’t come up through the viewed as a move which adds to the Frances decided to save money by intelligence wiretap requests, her of- takable signature of a sycophant… said. church. I was baptized Roman Administration’s seemingly ongoing accelerating her course load, wait- fice fought efforts to invoke the For- in the end appropriate. It speaks the Asked why Greek Americans Catholic. My mother is Greek; she “brain drain.” ing tables and working as a dormi- eign Intelligence Surveillance Act in truth about the author, and about should vote for Hillary, Mr. is a member of the St. Philip’s in In recent months, some of Presi- tory advisor. matters which could result in crimi- the nature of her relationship with Clemons said, “Greek Americans in Nashua, and all my cousins were dent Bush’s closest aides – including Mrs. Townsend graduated cum nal cases, fearing that prosecutors her erstwhile master.” New Hampshire have a similar ex- church members, so we all got mar- several who came to Washington laude from American University in would use warrants under that law perience that Hillary had growing ried there.” with him nearly seven years ago – 1982, where she earned a bachelor’s instead of amassing the evidence The above incorporates informa- up in the Midwest, in the sense that Mr. Clemons has not been to have left or announced they would degree in Political Science and Psy- needed to meet the more difficult tion from reports published by the each generation has done better Greece, “but I’d love to go to Greece leave soon. Among them have been chology. She is a 1984 graduate of threshold for obtaining a criminal Washington Post, Los Angeles than the generation before it. The and my wife is very interested in his longtime political advisor Karl the University of San Diego School of wiretap. Times and Bloomberg News on generation that arrived here and going over there,” he said. Rove, widely considered the master- Law, and attended the Institute on Later commissions called that November 19. started to prosper, and then the Asked what attracted him to next generation, which prospered public life, Mr. Clemons said, “My more, and Hillary’s situation are mother (Jane Clemons) has been a very similar. The Greek American state house representative since community here in New Hampshire 1990, and my family has always has thrived on all levels – educa- been involved in the community U.S. Ambassador to Greece Unanimously Confirmed tion, government – and it’s part of and in politics, so it’s something the state’s social fabric.” that I really grew up with. My fa- Continued from page 1 At a recent event in New York, the HellenicAmerican community ty. He said that Greece was one of How does the Clinton Campaign ther was a schoolteacher; my moth- Ambassador Speckhard pledged to and the press during a reception in the most important countries in the respond religious-right fundamen- er was a nurse; and I was taught to Speckhard was an advisor and direc- work consistently for further im- his honor by the Cyprus Federation world and historically one of United talists, Mr. Clemons was asked, es- give back to the community.” tor of Policy and Resources for the provement of Greek-U. S. relations, of America and the International States’ most important allies. He ac- pecially from the South, who they Asked what he values most Deputy Secretary of State. He was and the resolution of many issues Coordinating Committee for Justice, knowledged the important role that claim that America is not ready for about his Geek heritage, he said, “I responsible for the coordination and concerning Hellenism. He expressed Ambassador Speckhard said that he is played by Greek communities in a woman to be president? think it’s the family connection, for oversight of foreign aid funding in his pleasure at being posted to serve looked forward to working closely boosting relations between the two “There are some people that the most part, and being a member support of foreign policy objectives, in Greece. 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By Steve Frangos mings. Cummings, an American of Baptism” (OCES, Chicago: 1955); RECOGNIZED GREEK Special to The National Herald Irish descent, was described to me “The Foundation of Philosophy: INTELLECTUAL as an orphan who had been, Three Philosophic Treatises, The The writings of Apostolos The Makrakistai establishment through means no longer recalled, Tree of Life, A Forensic Trial of Phi- Makrakis still influence not only of the Apostolos Pavlos School was legally adopted as a young boy by losophy” (OCES, Chicago: 1955); Modern Greek intellectual life, but only one facet of a wider spiritual one of the Makrakistai. Born in “The City of Zion, or the Church far beyond. While any number of and intellectual agenda. The last- 1889, Cummings was clearly fluent Built Upon the Rock: i.e., The Hu- sources could be cited here are from ing influence of Apostolos in the Greek language, and nothing man Society in Christ” (OCES, www.orthodoxwiki.org, a website I Makrakis’ writings and the exis- if not a dedicated translator. I was Chicago: 1958); “Orthodox Christ- suggest to anyone interested in tence and growth of the so-called not able to learn much more about ian Mediations” (OCES, Chicago: learning more about Orthodoxy, this Old Calendar Churches among this man. Cummings apparently 1965); “The Innovations of the Ro- brief entry also offers insights into Greeks in North America have nev- suffered from fits of despondency. man Church” (OCES, Chicago: why the Apostolos Pavlos School er disappeared. As the Greek Amer- Whatever this person’s daily life or 1966); “The Sacred and Holy Cate- was so short lived. ican community sleeps the slumber objectives may have been, he was a chesis of the Orthodox Church, as “Apostolos Makrakis (1831- of affluence in our suburban splen- disciplined translator responsible taught by the Holy Spirit and His 1905, or Makrakes, family from dor, much more is at work among for over 30 different Mystras region1778- ) was a Greek Greeks everywhere than can be publications. lay theologian, preacher, ethicist even outlined here. Denver and philosopher. He was born MAKRAKISTAI COMMUNE Cum- in 1831 on Siphnos Island in Everyone I spoke with recalls the village of Katavati, and Constantine Andronis as a blessed died on December 25, soul, a deeply religious man who 1905 in Athens. His was happy with his life and dedi- bust is in the square cated to his work. One person I bearing his name at spoke with was insistent that An- the entrance of the dronis was far from retiring and village. He is buried in that, in his day, was quite a snappy his family chapel, dedi- dresser who even wore spats upon cated to the Virgin Mary’s occasion. Annunciation. He criticized contem- Panagiotis Vasilakos and Andro- porary prelates of simony and up- nis, along with other members of held the theory of the ‘Trisynthetou’ the Makrakistai, lived in an apart- (triple constitution of humanity, i.e., EUROKINISSI ment at 1956 Henderson Street in psyche [soul], pneuma [spirit], so- Costas-Gavras (left) announced that he will film “Eden is West” in Chicago for many years. As the ma [body])… He is arguably one of Greece. It is the first movie that the director has ever filmed in Greece. English translations of Makrakis’ the most important religious person- He called filming in Greece a “delightful adventure. writings were completed and pub- alities of the 19th Century, and one lished this apartment was gradual- whose innovations turned the Holy ly filled to overflowing with boxes Synod against him. He was con- of books. The Makrakistai sold or demned and jailed several times. He donated copies of the translations was a very prolific writer whose Costas-Gavras to Film to every church and library they works were widely translated out- could. At some point a fire de- side of Greece. He founded the stroyed not only this apartment, ‘School of the Logos’ in Athens in First Ever Movie in Greece but also the Makrakistai horde 1876, and titled himself, ‘Professor of books. By this time, Panagio- of Philosophy & Philosophical Sci- Continued from page 1 family in the village of Loutra Iraias tis Vasilakos had died. Nicholas ences in the Greek Nation’ (theologi- in Arcadia. His family spent the Eliopoulos recalls that he helped cal discipline of Christology). As meant to be ironic. Second World War in a Pelopon- Andronis locate and move to a Scharlemann writes: ‘Makrakis in- Mr. Gavras has also stressed that nesian village, and moved to new apartment at 1916 Warner tended to be a teacher of the people Elias is not returning to a beloved Athens after the War. His father had Avenue. of Greece… this child of the revolu- Ithaca, as in the famous Cavafy po- been a member of the leftwing What is not well recalled by tion of 1821. The Kierkegaard who em, but perhaps trying to make an EAM branch of the Greek Resis- Apostolos Pavlos School student speaks here has a Hellenistic soul. Ithaca. tance, and was imprisoned after body survivors was the exact re- Philosophy, ‘the love and science of Costa-Gavras has been a fre- the war as a suspected communist. lationship between the Chicago the God-equal Word, or Logos, has quent guest of the Thessaloniki His father’s political involvements branch of the Makrakistai and oth- as its purpose the acquisition of Film Festival. Last year, he present- made it impossible for him to at- er similarly oriented persons and God’s omniscience… and the deifi- ed “My Colonel,” a film for which tend university or emigrate from collectives across the country. I was cation of the philosophical investiga- he wrote the script. He promised to Greece to the United States, so af- told that Father Eusebius tor. Its object is the same as that of premiere “Eden is West” at the ter high school, he went to France, Stephanou, who would later estab- religion and government. The sys- Thessaloniki Film Festival, which where he began studying law in lish the Logos Ministry for Ortho- tem traces the journey of the soul in greatly pleased Festival Director 1951. dox Renewal in Fort Wayne Indiana its ascent from the primary cogni- Despina Mouzaki, who attended In 1956, he interrupted his uni- (at 2707 South Calhoun Street), tion (noein) through the philosophi- the press conference, and the many versity studies to study film at the was a highly esteemed colleague. mings was al- cal sciences to its deification. The Greek journalists at hand. Michel French national film school, ID- Among the Chicago-based so 58 years old means of ascent are provided by Ray Gavras, the famed director’s HEC. After film school, he served as Makrakistai, the Apostolos Pavlos when his first right reason. That is the object of wife, noted that although the film’s an apprentice under Yves Allegret, School was clearly seen as a tri- translation saw logic and is incarnate in Jesus story is not her husband’s, she and became an assistant director umphant venture. According to publication. solemn Christ… right reason being the hoped that “the actor we are look- for Jean Giono and Rene Clair. Af- Michael Nichols, in “Orthodoxa ta The Chicago Instru- nexus between temporal fact and ing to play Elias has the same inter- ter several stints as an assistant di- Mathimata,” written by Panagotis Makrakistai ap- ments eternal being. In this system, the pri- nal and external beauty that Costa rector, he directed his first feature Vasilakos, is the 1939 graduation pear to have of- from mary cognition, or what phenome- has.” film, “Compartiment Tueurs,” in photograph (Hellenic Christian Ed- fered various edi- the nology might call the basic intellec- Gavras concluded his remarks 1965. “Z” won an Oscar for best ucational Society Athens: 1965, pg. tions of nearly all Day of tual intuition, is that I exist; the by saying it was a “delightful ad- foreign language film in 1969. 141). The photograph is not part of their publica- Pente- world exists; and God exists… The venture” to be returning to Greece In a statement to the National the volume’s general text. Just a tions. All books cost to soul is conscious of its own exis- as a Greek, and to be working with Herald, he sent his greetings to the caption names the school and gives (and long essays the Last Ecu- tence; perceives the world; and Greek colleagues. He also stressed Greeks in America, many of whom the date. in pamphlet- menical Coun- knows God’s existence, but it does that he has “never forgotten have lived immigration experi- At some point, the Chicago form) cited here cil, Expound- not know the nature of each of them. Greece,” and that he has a summer ences and tales similar to his, and Makrakistai established first the were written by ed in Compari- The aim of science is to make the un- home on a Greek island. who will find echoes of their emo- “Christian Brotherhoods Zealots of Apostolos son and Contrast known known. Philosophy as Chris- Mr. Gavras was born to a poor tional travails in “Eden is West.” Orthodoxy and John the Baptist,” Makrakis – all with the Antechesis (contradic- tology and Christology as Philoso- and, some time later, “The Ortho- translated by tions) and Parachesis (misinterpre- phy – it is at least a theme that makes dox Christian Educational & Mis- Denver Cum- tations) of the Devil” (OCES, Chica- one think.’ ” sionary Society (OCEMS)” as pub- mings, and all pub- go: 1969); and “The Logos and the In his article, “The Orthodox lishing vehicles to reprint transla- lished under the auspices of the Holy Spirit in the Unity of Christian Church and Proselytism,” the Very tions of Apostolos Makrakis’ writ- Chicago Makrakistai. These vol- Thought: According to the Teach- Rev. Archimandrite Isaias Si- Hellenic Foundation for ings. In 2001, when I first began my umes include: ings of the Orthodox Church” monopetritis writes that, "while investigations into the Apostolos “Memoir on the Nature of the (OCES, Chicago: 1977). Makrakis was condemned by the of- Culture Honors Kazantzakis Pavlos School I was told that, under Church of Christ” (Christian Broth- The vast majority of these vol- ficial Church and the monasteries of the guidance of Ralph Masterjohn, erhoods Zealots of Orthodoxy and umes are still available. Just to il- Mount Athos, he was not excommu- a branch of OCEMS, which still of- John the Baptist, New York: 1947); lustrate their availability, four of nicated, for fear that his numerous By Helen Panarites century. The internationally ac- fered English translations of Apos- “An Orthodox-Protestant Debate” Makrakis’ translated books still followers among the middle classes Special to the National Herald claimed Greek film “Zorba the tolos Makrakis’ work, existed in (The Orthodox Christian Educa- found at libraries across the nation of Athens would turn him into a Greek” by Michael Cacoyiannis was Massachusetts (19 School Street, tional Society, Chicago: 1949); include “The Logos and the Holy martyr figure. His ideas and the par- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Distin- based on a novel by Kazantzakis. P.O. Box 283, West Brookfield, MA “The Two Contrarian Schools, Con- Spirit in the unity of Christian ticular pietistic ethos which he pro- guished author Nikos Kazantakis This solidified his reputation in the 01585). trasted with a View to the Compre- Thought,” with 265 libraries cited moted survived in the Brotherhood was honored by the Hellenic Foun- pantheon of modern influential au- Far from an obscure vanity press hension of Both, Concerning the as holding this book; “A New Phi- Movements which, in the 20th Cen- dation for Culture at the Library of thors. with little impact on its time and Establishment of a Christian Uni- losophy and the Philosophical Sci- tury, played a significant role in edu- Congress on Wednesday, November Opening the event were Dr. society, the translations offered to versity in Athens: to Supersede the ences (ed., Peter Vasilakos et al, cation and catechetical schools, but 1, 2007. The program, under the Deanna Marcum, Associate Librari- the Chicago Makrakistai can be Existing Satanic Perversity” (OCES, Putnam’s Sons, New York: 1940), unguardedly allied themselves with auspices of the Library, European Di- an at the Library of Congress for Li- found at libraries across the coun- Chicago: 1949); “Commentary on with 170 libraries listed; “An Or- rightwing dictatorships, pure Greek vision and the Embassy of Greece, brary Services, Dr. Georgette Dorm, try and readily available for anyone the Psalms of David” (OECS, Chica- thodox-Protestant Dialogue,” with patriotism being a key element in was organized by Dr. Zoe Cosmidou, Acting Chief, European Division, who wants to order them. go: 1950); “The Paramount Doc- 121 libraries credited as holding their ideology.” Cultural Counselor at the Embassy Alexander P. Mallias Ambassador of TRANSLATIONS trines of Orthodoxy” (OCES, Chica- this book; and finally “Orthodox of Greece. Greece, and the President of the Hel- The principal translator for the go: 1954); “An Interpretation of Christian Mediations,” with 100 li- The above is the fourth install- Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957), lenic Foundation for Culture Profes- vast majority of Apostolos the Gospel Law and Commentary braries identified as having this ment of a 5-part series on the was the author of many poems, nov- sor George D. Babiniotis. Two Makrakis’ books of philosophy and on the Epistle to the Hebrews, In- book on their shelves. Apostolos Pavlos School in Chica- els, and travel books, and with his keynote speakers discussed the au- reflections on Orthodox theology cluding Theological Knowledge of Used books bookstores and vari- go. Readers who wish to contact prolific contribution to the world of thor. Professor Darren J. N. Middle- issued by the Chicago-based Great Benefit to the Jews and a ous sites on the Internet have virtu- Mr. Frangos may e-mail him at literature, is arguably the most ton of Texas Christian University Makrakistai was Denver Cum- Supplementary Monograph on ally all these volumes for sale. [email protected]. translated writer of the twentieth spoke about “Reading Kazantztkis Today” and Dr. Patrocios Stavrou, Publisher, N. Kazantzakis Publica- tions, Athens, Greece on Kazantza- kis and America. First editions of works by Kazantzakis will be showcased from November 27 through February 29, 2008 at the exhibition of the Library of Congress Collection at the Euro- pean Reading Room, Library of Con- gress in the Thomas Jefferson Build- ing, Room LJ-250. Exhibition hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The Hellenic Foundation for Cul- ture was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Athens. It is a non- profit organization whose mission is Students from the Pallicary-Vedova School now (left) and then (middle). The eighth reunion of the his- to identify and promote Greek cul- toric school (right, during its time in Tarrytown) was held at Norwalk, CT from October 11-14, 2007. The ture and language on the interna- school closed its doors in 1955. tional stage. The Foundation’s worldwide branches encompass sponsorship for exhibitions, musical concerts, lectures and dance festi- vals. It works to bring the spirit of Historic Pallicary-Vedova School Holds Reunion in Connecticut Greek civilization as it was and as it presents itself today to the U.S. NORWALK, Conn. – The eighth re- sion at Tarrytown (now known as two; one student graduated from a among the students. Mrs. Vedova volunteer alumni; the enthusiasm union of the historic Pallicary-Ve- Sleepy Hollow), N.Y. where it re- second high school at age 15. was formally proper, intelligent, and emotion of these alums, now dova School was held at Norwalk, mained until it closed in 1955. The The school emphasized scholar- strict, but at the same time kindly approaching their senior years, are CT from October 11-14, 2007. The property was taken over by the gov- ship, Greek language, Orthodox and pleasant. Students did not fear really touching as they share their school was a private institution ernment for the construction of the faith, respect for elders, respect for her, unless they had done some- friendships, relive their experi- providing a Greek bilingual acade- Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hud- ancient Greek culture, and respect thing clearly wrong. ences and tell their tales. mic education to local and boarded son River. for both American and modern Many of the students had lost Plans for next year are already Subscribe students from many parts of the The Vedovas were highly edu- Greek heritage. Students were contact over the years but finally a under way for the group to meet in USA and Europe. cated professional teachers, as was taught that they had two patrides first reunion was held in Atlantic Derry, N.H. The group is always on today... Mrs. Mary Pallicary and her hus- the teaching staff; they provided an (fatherlands), and that though City, N.J in1999. Later reunions the lookout for lost classmates who band Egbert Vedova opened the advanced, first class education in their first was the United States, were held in Myrtle Beach, S.C., St. may not know that the reunions are The National Herald school at New Rochelle, N.Y. then both Greek and English to their stu- they also had a second; Greece. Augustine, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, taking place and the church re- moved to Port Chester, N.Y. After a dents. Frequently students leaving The boarding school setting at and Williamsburg, VA. The re- quests that anyone who was a stu- (718) 784-5255 fire destroyed that structure, the Vedova to go to other schools found Pallicary-Vedova provided a close, unions now are on an annual basis dent or who may desire further in- [email protected] school continued in a huge man- that they were promoted a grade or almost family-like relationship being arranged and managed by formation should contact them. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 24, 2007 FEATURE 7

RESTAURANT REVIEW Authentic Greek Cuisine with a Touch of Inventiveness on the Upper East Side

By Nick Mavrakis thing of a mix of salmon and trout, Special to the National Herald is prepared the way all the fish is prepared: grilled on charcoal, de- In the midst of the Upper East boned, and then lightly brushed Side, amongst a variety of upscale with a mixture of olive oil and apartment blocks, bars, and eater- lemon. The full, fresh flavor of the ies lies Trata, a restaurant that fish is preserved without needing takes authentic Greek cuisine and any further seasoning, and eating adds a touch of inventiveness and it, you would feel no different than originality to many of their dishes. if you were at a beachside taverna Prided on using only the freshest on an island. and finest of ingredients, with a Should you pass on fish, there minimalist approach to prepara- are a number of other main courses tion; the food offered is to be en- available. The loukaniko mak joyed in their own right, for their aronada takes grilled Cypriot own flavors and isn’t masked by sausage, and tosses it with spaghet- overcomplicated sauces and mari- ti, fresh tomatoes, broccoli, and ke- nades. Add this to the presentation falograviera cheese. The paidakia of the plates, where Trata’s cooks lamb chops come with a coriander- sculpt beautifully eye-catching con- based pesto and a Santorini split- coctions, and you have yourself a pea puree: definitely not your run- bit of a culinary adventure. of-the-mill paidakia. When the weather allows, din- Dessert at Trata’s keeps in line ers are able to sit outside, shielded with the rest of the menu, in the from the sun by the many large um- way it puts a Greek twist on some brellas that line the exterior of the popular items. The Manouri restaurant. Wooden tables and cheesecake, for example, does chairs are set up, where patrons without the cream cheese of tradi- can lounge while they eat; taking in tional cheesecake, substituting the city in all its glory and watching Manouri cheese for it. The end re- New York’s inhabitants go about Above: The cooks at Trata sult is a wonderfully thick and their daily (or nightly) hustle. Restaurant on the Upper East creamy dessert, topped with fresh The interior of Trata is reminis- Side sculpt beautifully eye-catch- berry coulis and lemon. Should you cent of the Greek islands with a ing concoctions. Right: The inter- wish to stick with the classics, dose of modernism. Whitewashed tior of Trata is reminiscent of the baklava (with orange syrup), louk- walls, seafaring murals and paint- Greek islands, complete with a oumades (with fresh berries), and ings, snow-white tablecloths, and variety of fish to choose from. karidopita is also available. polished hardwood floors stand After my meal, I had a chance to next to the multicolor cushion ar- chat with one of the owners of Tra- ray that adorn the seating benches, Greece. Should you have trouble ta, who, with a colleague, started as well as the contemporary light- deciding, the waiter will be more running the restaurant in 2002. ing, dining tables, and chairs. than happy to help you find the When asked about the innovations, As you enter, the host will offer perfect accompaniment to your en- ideas, and philosophies behind to take your coat, and if waiting for trée, either by glass, or by the bot- many of their dishes, he replied, your table, you can have a sit at the tle. A selection of Greek beers is al- “Greek food isn’t just about Mous- bar for an aperitif. Trata offers a se- so at hand, should you so be in- saka and Pastichio.” lection of ouzos and Greek-spins on clined. He told me that the underlying some well-known cocktails (like The appetizers available range principle of using authentic Greek the Lesvo screwdriver, which uses from the classical, such as the hori- ingredients (such as the award- ouzo rather than vodka, mixed atiki salata (traditional Greek vil- winning Milopotamos extra virgin with anise leaves). lage salad) and spanakopita olive oil), whilst keeping an eye on Once seated, an assortment of (spinach pie), to the truly innova- local fresh, organic produce (so various olives and grilled, sliced tive. The feta sousami, for instance, much so that items on offer change bread is brought to the table, where consists of a block of Dodonis feta according to the season’s agricul- you have the option of having it seared with a layer of sesame seeds tural offerings) is key. lightly drizzled with olive oil and onto it, topped with a mountainous With this in mind, the culinary oregano. Don’t bother asking for mixture of cherry tomatoes, figs, experts behind Trata have a cook- butter with your bread. In keeping and Kalamata olives. The tang of off every three months, where re- with Greek tradition and the the cheese, combined with the search and ingenuity come togeth- Mediterranean diet, all items on sweetness of the figs, and the juici- er, and the cooks create many dif- the menu are made in a health con- ness of the tomatoes compliment the bite of the saffron-infused av- oil and wine vinegar, the octopus better help you make an informed ferent plates for their staff to taste scious manner, without the use of each other perfectly to make for a golemono sauce that it’s doused in. served is soft and tender, and goes decision. The fish range from some and give feedback on. The best of saturated fats for their preparation mouth-watering experience. Another popular island appetiz- brilliantly with the vegetables it’s of the common Greek varieties, these recipes make it to the menu, and serving (save some of the rich- The dolmades on offer are a er available is the oktapodi (grilled served with. such as lavraki and tsipoura, to and are served to the likes of you er desserts, such as the Galakto- twist on the popular dish. Wrapped octopus). Although octopus can Fish and seafood are eminent at more local selections, like the red and me. bouriko or Baklava, where mar- in grape leaves, shrimp and rice is sometimes be tough and rubbery, Trata. It is considered the restau- snapper and Arctic char. Tiger In the end, I can whole-hearted- garine is used). used instead of the usual meat and this isn’t the case at Trata. Layered rant’s specialty, so be sure to shrimp and karouvides (lan- ly recommend Trata to anyone who Trata’s wine list is impressive, rice mixture. These shrimp dol- with a mound of green, red, and browse the fresh fish on display, goustines from the north-east At- loves Greek food, as they not only sporting over 100 Greek wines mades have a satisfying crunch to yellow peppers, as well as onions where your server will give you de- lantic) are also available. deliver, but also bring many popu- from various vineyards across them, and are well accompanied by and capers, and topped with olive tails on each of the day’s catches to The Arctic char, which is some- lar dishes to the next level. “Growing Up Greek In America”: A Greek Style Thanksgiving

By Basile that if I took a peak under the tinfoil cided to take a peak at the various uals who didn’t even make to the kids Ahh, Thanksgiving ala Greek series “Growing Up Greek In Amer- Special to the National Herald that covered the dish, there would foods we where about to eat for our table. I refer to those people as the Style! I wonder if Norman Rockwell ica”. His videos, DVD’s and CD’s have been something that was Thanksgiving feast, and there it was: stragglers, those who came late or could’ve ever captured the traditional are distributed worldwide. Basile “Happy Sanksgiving! Happy slaughtered the night before and its two roast legs of lamb, mousaka, perhaps they just took their time Greek-style Thanksgiving that we has over 60 worldwide television Sankgiving!” That’s what my Yiayia head pointing up and its eyes looking pastitsio, dolmathes, spanakopita, coming from the downstairs den Greeks are all familiar with on can- credits including: HBO, Showtime, would holler out at us at the top of back at me! As soon as you walk in tiriopita, stuffed calamarakia, cala- from watching the Thanksgiving Day vas! Hell, I don’t think that there’s a Comedy Central and Antenna her lungs as she stood by the front the house, you must, like every Greek mata olives and feta cheese. Oh boy! football game, for those people, they canvas big enough to capture a Greek Satellite, just to name a few. His door, looking down at us and won- I know, walk into the kitchen (it’s a I thought to myself, wow, Just like the get to use the Greek traditional TV Thanksgiving or what it was truly stories run on syndicated Greek dering how she could possibly fit all law) just to check out what food was pilgrims! Except for that stuff I foldout tables. I always thought like… “Growing up Greek in Ameri- News Papers, magazines and web of these people into her home for that cooked, and to drop this heavy casse- brought in the big casserole dish, I those people who ate off those small ca.” Happy Sanksgiving!!! sites throughout the world. To see special American holiday, Thanksgiv- role dish of food that you wouldn’t don’t even think the Pilgrims wobbly tables that date back to the more of Basile and his work go to ing. All of my family; parents, aunts, eat if you life depended on it! In the would’ve eaten that stuff. Well, as Truman Presidency, had to be contor- Basile is the creator of the comedy WWW.OPABASILE.com uncles, cousins and even friends kitchen was my aunt who was crying time has passed and we waited as tionist just to keep their balance would slowly walk up the stairs because her sister, my other aunt, long as we could for all of the late rel- while trying to sit on the sofa and eat laughing at Yiayia’s accent and won- wasn’t coming to Thanksgiving din- atives, it was time to eat this typical at the same time. Ding Dong! The dering what culinary surprises await- ner unless my uncle apologized for Thanksgiving feast. But wait, what doorbell rang, can you believe that ed us inside. Ah, Thanksgiving at Yi- something he did while Carter was about the seating arrangements? we actually had a family member Vote on our website! ayia and Papu’s house, what a treat! president, or something like that, you Okay, all of the adults go into the din- who came late! I know, hard to be- As I walked up to my Yiayia at the top can never get the whole story!!! As I ning room and grab a chair and sit at lieve such a thing! It was my Thea Starting this week you have the chance to express your opinion of the stairs I gave her a kiss and ad- walk out of the kitchen to avoid the the “adult big table.” The kids, whose Maria, my Fathers sister, who had the on our website on an important question in the news. mired her festive outfit that consisted tears I bump into Papu who is wear- age can range from 50 to 7, have to nerve to show up two hours late! I The results will be published in our printed edition next week of a red comona (robe) and green ing nothing more than his boxers and eat at the kitchen table. Now for answered the door and saw her sand- along with the question for that week. pandofles (slippers). Jesus, what a he’s looking for his teeth. There is those kids who are between the age ing there holding a covered casserole The question this week is: sight! She looked like an elderly, screaming coming from the down- of 35 to 50 and are upset about not dish. Then bang, she started with the Two members of the Greek American community ended their white haired, overgrown elf that stairs den from my younger cousins being able to eat at the “adult big excuses in her Greek/English broken lives abruptly by committing suicide this month. Do you think steps smelled like garlic! Even as child I and a baby is crying somewhere in table,” let me just say this, “get over accent: can be taken to prevent this from happening in the future? knew that being Greek would slightly the house. For a moment I pondered it!” It’s not meant to be. And to be “If you could see the traffic and ❏ Yes change this important American holi- and decided to go back into the quite honest, if your family members then the snow, like a blizzard it came ❏ No day that celebrates the gathering of kitchen of tears, who knows, I just live to be into their 90’s, let’s just say and then the rain along with the ❏ I Don’t Know family and friends, I just didn’t real- might find out some gossip about my that you’re screwed!!! freezing ice…” I interrupted her and Please vote at: www.thenationalherald.com ize what a complete rewrite my one uncle! While in the kitchen I de- Now, let’s not forget those individ- said, “But Thea, you live next door!” Grandparents were going to make. I think that anyone who makes the effort to get together with family for a holiday like Thanksgiving, envi- sions a Norman Rockwell like setting. What comes to mind is the famous Norman Rockwell family portrait on Tutoring: Internet/Telephone the cover of the Saturday Evening Post magazine of years past. This painting depicts a huge fami- ly, all of whom are sitting together at Special Features: the same table. In this rendering, we see the children with their eyes 1) Phonetic method opened wide with excitement and www.GreekKitchennyc.com 2) Personalized: the adults looking on in amazement, admiring all of the various traditional Lesson-plans; Quizzes Thanksgiving food stuffs that are 3) Two telephone lessons piled high on the dinning room table: stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, corn, per week peas, butter beans, fresh milk bis- 4) Simple, easy, quick. cuits, cranberry sauce and of course the finishing jewel that sits at the Phenomenal results head of the table, ready to be carved, a b 5) References available is a twenty-eight pound turkey. The turkey is golden- brown and steam- ing hot for it just came from the HELEN DUMAS kitchen oven…wow, what a sight. About the Author Truly, this depicts the American tradi- Helen Dumas is the authority in teaching tional family setting for Thanksgiv- Speak Greek in 2 Months Greek as a second language. She was the ing…or does it? plus 5 higher adult levels My recollection of Thanksgiving Director of Hellenic Education and Culture for ala Greek Style looked nothing like the Western United States for 25 years. Helen that quaint Norman Rockwell paint- received special recognition awards from the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Greek government for teaching Greek to the ing! Let me tell you how it really was When you advertise in The National Herald and still is! X/MAS GIFT Call: (310) 373-0808 or non-Greek-speaking in the "most original and You first walk into Yiayia and Greek Americans pay attention FOR LIFE effective way!!". 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By Kay Powell death," said her friend Georgia Tas- were comfortable in her presence. son as her husband's health de- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution sopoulos of Atlanta. People loved her for that." clined. She did not want to leave The funeral for Mrs. Zervakos, When she put down her camera, the cathedral and her community, Every wedding, every christen- 82, of Johns Creek and a longtime Mrs. Zervakos turned to dancing. but people at Northview High ing, communion, concert, holiday, Atlanta resident, is 10 a.m. today at She and her husband – Frank Zer- School where her son is principal festival and bishop's visit to the the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of vakos, one of the soldiers she enter- filled her social void. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the the Annunciation. She died of res- tained during the war – spent every "In her 80s, she became a parent Rebecca BERNICE McRee Costas Annunciation since the 1930s has piratory failure Friday at Peachtree weekend with their parea, or group volunteer," he said. She helped in been faithfully recorded by Nico- Christian Hospice. A.S. Turner & of friends, dancing at the Grecian the office and placed the plants Rebecca BERNICE McRee Costas (Mrs. Theodore Peter Costas, Sr.), lette Poulos Zervakos and pre- Sons is in charge of arrangements. Village, Golden Dolphin or Hellenic from her husband's 2002 funeral in 96, a homemaker and civic leader, died Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at served in an annotated photo al- "Her camera was her prized pos- Center, her son said. the school lobby and classrooms, St. Dominic Hospital. bum. session," Mrs. Tassopoulos said. "She was a very trendy dresser," faithfully tending them for years.. Visitation was held at 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November Her Kodak Brownie box camera "She started early on taking pho- he said. "Imagine a 1970s sitcom, At home, she collected bottles 1, 2007, at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home on High Street. Service snapped her Girls High School tographs. Whatever happened, she and that's what my parents looked and bugs and Coca-Cola memora- was held on Friday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at First classmates, Atlanta's Greek families was there to take the pictures. She like when they were going out." bilia and cats. She was such an ar- Baptist Church with interment at Parkway Memorial Cemetery on entertaining soldiers during World never failed to find a way to get the Mrs. Zervakos brought her love dent animal rights supporter, her Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland. War II and Atlanta Greek Festivals important shot. She was unobtru- of dance to the first Atlanta Greek son said he feared one day he Born to Martha Ann Latimer and Timothy Cooper McRee in Clin- since the first one in 1973. sive and never got in the way. She Festival in 1973. About 20 mem- would see her being arrested by the ton, MS. May 7, 1911, Mrs. Costas lived most of her life in Jackson. Preserved alongside her pho- would just sneak up and get the bers of the cathedral practiced their police for throwing red paint on She attended Hillman College which merged with Mississippi College tographs are newspaper articles, perfect shot." native dances, improvised Greek someone's fur coat. in 1932. In 1934 she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mis- memorabilia and bits of verse to During World War II, service- costumes and entertained the "She never went to Greece," he sissippi College. She was a member of the Fifty Year Club. Latimer- frame the occasion in time. She men from Greek families would crowd, her son said. said. "She thought she could never Webb Hall and the Latimer House bear her family name. preserved articles and obituaries of spend weekends in Atlanta being "The reality is she loved every afford it, even though she could. Her husband, Theodore Peter Costas, Sr., preceded Mrs. Costas in people she knew in the Greek com- entertained at dinners and dances, minute of it," he said. "If she had a She would say, 'I haven't done a lot death. As a devoted wife and mother, she supported his business and munity. picnics in Piedmont Park and chance to dance, she was up and of things I want to do here.' Proba- philanthropic endeavors during his lifetime in both the United States She has about 50 albums each wiener roasts at Chastain Park, dancing," he said. She was the bly the money she could have spent and Greece and continued to do so after his death. six inches thick, and that's not Mrs. Tassopoulos said. The popular longest running of the original to go to Greece on, she donated to A patron of the Arts, Mrs. Costas was an active member and sup- counting the albums she gave Mrs. Zervakos recorded it all. dance group.". animal shelters." porter of the Jackson Music Association, the Mississippi Symphony Or- away, said her son, Peter Zervakos "Niki was so beautiful. Even That was the origin of today's fa- Other survivors include a chestra, the Mississippi Opera and was a founding member of the Mis- of Johns Creek. without much makeup, she was mous Troupe Hellas in which two daughter, Celeste Macris of Dorav- sissippi Kidney Foundation. Over the years she held many leadership Mrs. Zervakos' albums are a rich lovely. She was extremely popular. of Mrs. Zervakos' granddaughters ille; and three grandchildren. positions and worked tirelessly in these organizations. She assisted her and reliable resource for her church When she was single, it was hard dance, he said. husband, who served as state chairman of the Greek War Relief during and friends. for her to pick a suitor," Mrs. Tas- She worked at the family print- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution WWII. A gracious hostess, she opened her home for many philan- "I had to call her one day to ask sopoulos said.. "She was always ing business and cared for her ag- published the above on Novem- thropic and religious causes and housed eight extended family mem- the exact date of my brother's pleasant and in good spirits. You ing mother, then moved near her ber19. bers from Greece and three unrelated displaced persons following WWII. In addition to civic work, Mrs. Costas was a champion tennis play- er, an avid golfer, an excellent ballroom dancer and enjoyed fishing on Costas Lake, a Madison County landmark, built for her by her late hus- DEATHS band. She was a member of First Baptist Church and The Country Club of ■ CHATAS, ZOE S. joined the auditing and accounting CA. Most importantly, he was tion Greek Orthodox Church in Jackson. ing News reported that Zoe Chatas firm of Kanes, Benator & Company, proud of his grandchildren, and East Moline. Burial was at River- Despite illness, Bernice maintained her dignity, loving kindness and passed away on Monday, November where he remained a partner for through his example, will always side Cemetery in Moline. Memorial generosity, which were the core of her being, to the very end. 12, 2007. She is survived by her over 40 years. A very active member be emulated by his family and donations to Assumption Greek Or- Survivors include son, Theodore Peter Costas, Jr., and wife, husband Angelos Chatas; her of the Annunciation Greek Ortho- those he touched. The funeral was thodox Church (4900 Kennedy Dri- Melanie; daughter, Lynda Ann Costas; granddaughters, Theodora daughters Stephanie Christ and dox Cathedral, he served on the held on November 20, at Assump- ve, East Moline, IL 61244. Michele (Shelley) Marks and Rebecca McRee Costas; grandson, Katherine (Stephen) Wright; her Building Committee for the con- Theodore Peter Costas, III and several nieces and nephews. grandchildren Christopher, Elisa- struction of the Cathedral on Clair- Pallbearers were: John Nicholas Dennery, Nicholas Paul Apostle, beth, George, Athina, Athanasia mont Road, and became president John Ready Rein, Jr., David Aaron Baldwin, Robert Glen Neal, Joseph and Dimitri; her great-grandchil- of the parish council for two succes- CLASSIFIEDS Lee Root, Johnny Guy Wynne, and Henry Vaughn Watkins, III. Hon- dren Costa, Thanasi, Charlie, Bubba sive terms. In 1980, he served as orary Pallbearers will be: Stanford Lee (Chip) Bowman, Peter John and Maro; her brothers Basil (He- Vice Chairman of the 25th Biennial Costas, Wesley Curry Lutken, Dr. Peter Chris Costas of Berlin, Ger- len) Shropulos and George (Millie) Clergy-Laity Congress which con- HELP WANTED Low cost shipping to Greece many, Theodore George Solomon of McComb and New Orleans, Dim- Shropulos; and several nieces and vened in Atlanta and also served as itrios Chris Papathanassiou of Athens, Greece, Adolphus Eugene Neal, nephews. She was predeceased by a member of the Diocesan Council LEADING GREEK AMERICAN ANTONOPOULOS Jr., Robert Lake McRee and Merle Laverne Nelson, Sr. her parents; and her brother Angelo and Treasurer of the Diocese, now NEWSPAPER SEEKS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Officiating the service was the Reverend John Dennis Daniels, Sr. Peter Shropulos. She was born on the Metropolis of Atlanta. He was Full-time AD sales representatives Konstantinos Antonopoulos - Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 250, Jack- January 9, 1920, in Dallas, Texas, to one of the originators of the very for both GREEK and ENGLISH lan- Funeral Director son, MS 39205; Country Oaks Recovery Center, 1005 Country Club Peter Basil Shropulos and Katina popular annual Atlanta Greek Festi- guage publications. Applicants 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., Drive, Jackson, MS 39209 or your favorite charity. Pitchios Shropulos. She graduated val that began in 1974 and served as should have some sales and/or mar- Astoria, New York 11105 The family wishes to thank the Department of Geriatrics at the Uni- from Woodrow Wilson High School. its first co-chairman. Since 1982, he keting experience. Fluency with (718) 728-8500 versity of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson Heart Clinic, Jackson On November 22, 1951, Thanksgiv- has filled the roles of Treasurer, Vice computer use and knowledge of In- Not affiliated with any Oncology Associates, the physicians, nurses and pastoral staff at St. ing Day, she married Angelos Tom President, and President of the Hel- ternet a plus. Bi-lingual command other funeral home. Dominic Hospital and her faithful devoted sitters. Chatas of Chicago, and accompa- lenic Tower, Inc., an independent of both languages preferred. This nied him throughout his career as a living facility, sponsored by the positions offers base salary, plus APOSTOLOPOULOS petroleum engineer to Venezuela, Cathedral. He was also a member of commissions. E-mail resume and Apostle Family - Oklahoma, Persia, New York City, the Archdiocesan Task Force on To- cover letter to [email protected] Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - and eventually back to Texas. Estab- tal Commitment, 1991-92, and FAX: (718) 472-0510 Attn. Publish- Funeral Directors of lishing nine different households in served on the National Stewardship er or call (718) 784-5255 ask for RIVERDALE widely varying cultures, she unfail- Comm. of the Archdiocese, 1993- Veta. FUNERAL HOME Inc. Chris Gugas, 86, Polygraph ingly surrounded her family with 94. In 2000, he authored a history of 5044 Broadway love, faith, grace, beauty, humor, the Annunciation parish covering JOURNALISTS WANTED New York, NY 10034 Expert was “Truth Detector” and security. She extended her the years, 1960-2000. He was Nation’s leading Greek American (212) 942-4000 warmth to church and community awarded the Archdiocesan Medal of newspaper needs reporters and as- Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE organizations, including the Daugh- St. Paul for his outstanding service sistant editor for English weekly By Jocelyn Y. Stewart tin Luther King Jr. ters of Penelope and Philoptochos to the Church, and was later named paper. Exceptional writing/report- LITRAS FUNERAL HOME Los Angeles Times Ray was "the most nervous guy I Society of Holy Trinity Greek Ortho- an Archon of the Ecumenical Patri- ing skills and bilingual fluency a ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, ever had," Gugas told the Omaha dox Church, as well as the Petrole- archate, the highest honor that can must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips INC FUNERAL HOME LOS ANGELES – Chris Gugas built a World Herald in 1998. "He was shak- um Wives Club and the Mobil Wives be bestowed upon a layman by the and cover letter to 718-472-0510 83-15 Parsons Blvd., career on one simple human foible: ing in the chair," Gugas said. "His Club of Dallas. Her name "Zoe" Greek Orthodox Church. Leo lived or [email protected]. Jamaica, NY 11432 the tendency to lie. hands were very sweaty. Every time means life in Greek. To her family according to the precepts he learned 111609/01 (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 A polygraph expert, Gugas spent he shook his head, it was slimy wet. I and friends, she was the epitome of very early in his life: devotion to decades ferreting out the truth using had to give him something to eat and her namesake, "Zoohochos Peghee," God, country and family. He was a FUNERAL HOMES a lie detector test. The tests he ad- give him an hour's bed rest before I the life-giving fountain. Like the vir- loving, patient, and caring husband, ministered helped confirm the sins of could polygraph him." tuous woman of Proverbs, she joy- father and grandfather. He was also CONSTANTINIDES TO PLACE YOUR the guilty, and helped free the falsely In 1978, a test was conducted at fully served her family and the Lord. extremely devoted to his extended FUNERAL PARLOR Co. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: accused. In the business world, the the request of investigative journalist "Let her own works praise her in the family of several cousins among the 405 91st Street (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, polygraph steered employers away Jack Anderson for his TV show, "The gates" Proverbs 31:31. The funeral Petkas families of Atlanta, and to his Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 E-MAIL: from job candidates who were likely Truth With Jack Anderson." "When I was held on November 16 at Holy nieces and nephews, who loved Un- (718) 745-1010 classifieds@ thenationalherald.com to embezzle or engage in other mis- asked Ray if he had killed Martin Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in cle Leo. The funeral was held on No- Services in all localities - deeds. Gugas' faith in the test was un- Luther King Jr., he said no, " Gugas Dallas. Memorial donations to Holy vember 17 at the Greek Orthodox shakable. "Polygraph is not perfect; it said in the Omaha World Herald arti- Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Cathedral in Atlanta. Memorial do- can never be perfect. But it is the clos- cle. "His blood pressure went up, his (13555 Hillcrest, Dallas, TX nations to the Building Fund of the REAL ESTATE et thing we have to determining the heart rate went up and his breathing 75240). Annunciation Greek Orthodox truth," he said in a 1976 article in The was shallow, all of which are indica- Cathedral (2500 Clairmont Road Times. tive of lying." Ray later conceded that ■ FRANGIS, LEO N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329). Gugas, a past president of the he had read a book about polygraphs ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Jour- American Polygraph Assn. and a and Gugas suspected that he had nal-Constitution reported that Leo ■ KOURIS, GUST leading figure in the history of the tried to beat the test. Frangis, 83, passed away on MOLINE, Ill. – The Salt Lake Tri- profession, died from congestive A polygraph measures a person's Wednesday, November 14, 2007, of bune reported that Gust M. Kouris, heart failure Oct. 20 at a hospital in physiological responses, such as congestive heart failure. He is sur- 85, passed away on Friday, Novem- Fairfax, Va., said his wife, Anne. He changes in blood pressure, heartbeat, vived by his wife Maria (Nini) ber 09, 2007 at Trinity Medical was 86. respiration and the skin's resistance Frangis; his sons Stephen L. Frangis Center West Campus, Rock Island. Over the years, Gugas was as to electricity, when questions are and James A. (Michelle) Frangis; He is survived by his wife Helen much a PR man for the polygraph test asked. The results are then interpret- and his grandchildren Leo James, Kouris; his sons Thomas (Georgia) as he was a professional practitioner. ed by the polygraphist. Gugas called Manuel Nick, and Nina Demetra Kouris, Andreas (Nancy) Kouris He defended it against those who his profession "part science, part art," Frangis. He was born in Vladivos- and Chris (Kathy) Kouris; his questioned the test's accuracy and and said it is accurate 97% of the tok, Russia, of Greek parents, the grandchildren Deno Kouris, Karisa railed against a law that prohibited time. late Stefanos and Eleni Frangis. His (George) Andrianopoulos, Nick most employers from requiring or Terry Moore, an actress, said she father, a native of Smyrna, Asia Mi- Kouris, Alaina (Jarod) Mullins, and pressuring employees or job appli- had married billionaire Howard nor, was active in the export/import Kassie (Daren) Slagel; his great cants to submit to a polygraph test. Hughes on a ship and that he had fa- business. After the communist take- grandchildren, Natalie, Brayden, subscribe Polygraph testing has "done so thered her child who died hours after over of Eastern Russia, the family and Jayden; his brother Stanley PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD much good, but our press relations birth. Gugas put her to the test. She moved to Athens, Greece, where (Sophie) Kouris; and several nieces via the post-office: have been rotten," Gugas told The told the truth, he said. Leo graduated from high school. He and nephews. He was predeceased ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 Times in 1989. "You can't refute arti- Gugas also administered tests to was active in the Boy Scouts of by his parents; his sisters Cleanthe ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 cles saying the polygraph is no good." the couple whose experiences with Greece, earning all ranks, and cred- Kouris and Goldie Karras; and his The polygraph was a way to help the paranormal were made famous its his Boy Scout skills with helping brothers Andy, Michael, and Bill VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 an employer "make sure he's getting in "The Amityville Horror" book and him to survive during his military Kouris. He was born April 14, 1922 ❏ ❏ an employee who will do an honest film. "They called up and wanted a service in war-torn Greece. He com- in Hanna, Wyoming, the son of 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 day's work and isn't a drug addict or polygraph test to show they were pleted one year at the University of Marinos and Kyriakoula (Fran- VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, alcoholic," he said. telling the truth about it all, and they Athens before the school closed due goudakis) Kouris. He had served in WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA & MARYLAND) In his 1979 book "The Silent Wit- did pass," Anne Gugas said this week to World War II. During the German the US Coast Guard. He married ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 ness," Gugas wrote of some of his in an interview with The Times. occupation of Greece, he served in Helen E. Kallas October 15, 1948 in ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 most memorable cases. He also co- Chris Gugas Sr. was born Aug. 12, the resistance movement and was Rock Spring, WY. Gust had owned ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com wrote "Pre-Employment Polygraph," 1921, in Omaha to parents who were awarded the Medal of National Re- and operated Ted's Barber Shop for ❏ published in 1984. Gugas, who from Greece. He first encountered sistance for extraordinary service. over 30 years. He had worked at NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $45.95 ❏3 Months for $18.95 earned a bachelor's degree at USC the polygraph test during World War After the liberation, he volunteered Milan Drug, Green Chevrolet, and ❏ ❏ and a master's degree at Cal State II when he was in the Marine Corps in the Greek army and fought the YMCA, Moline. Gust was a SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $34.95 3 Months for $14.95 Northridge, operated Professional and set out to learn all he could about against the Greek communists dur- humble servant of God who was Security Consultants in Hollywood it. Gugas married in 1942 and the ing the country's civil war. He was beloved by all. He was a loving hus- NAME: ...... for decades. couple eventually had three children. discharged from the army in 1947 band, brother, father, grandfather, ADDRESS: ...... In addition to running his own In addition to his wife, he is survived and worked in the accounting office and friend whose goal in life was to CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... businesses, Gugas worked for the CIA by two sons, Steven E. Gugas of Ven- of the British owned Lake Copais do for others and not ask anything TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... in Greece and Turkey, was assistant tura and Chris Gugas Jr. of Raleigh, Company, 100 miles northwest of in return. He was committed to his PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: director of security for the Los Ange- N.C.; a daughter, Carol Hawker of Athens. He was recalled into the Na- church, enjoyed visiting with his NAME: ...... les Board of Education, administered Warrenton, Va.; nine grandchildren; tional Guard in 1948-49 when he friends, and exercising at the YM- the polygraph to candidates for the and four great-grandchildren. fought against communist guerillas ADDRESS: ...... Burbank Police Department and was By 1979, Gugas had conducted in the mountains of Elikon and Par- CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... public safety director for Omaha in 30,000 tests and found that 70% of nassos surrounding Athens. So that This is a service TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... the early to mid-1960s. those tested were telling the truth, he his children and grandchildren to the community. Please specify method of payment As a polygraphist, Gugas worked said in a Chicago Sun-Times article. could understand the turbulent his- Announcements of deaths I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: with attorneys, psychiatrists, mar- "So, in reality, the polygraph could tory through which he lived, he re- may be telephoned to the The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 riage counselors, doctors and the me- be called a truth detector," he said. counted his experiences during the Classified Department of or please debit my ❏ Mastercard ❏ Visa ❏ American Express dia. The work also placed him at the "Every person I'm able to clear war and the resistance in a book en- The National Herald at CARD NUMBER: ...... (718) 784-5255, center of some of history's - and pop through the test is a source of joy to titled "My Story" which he published EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... culture's - most vexing questions. me." in 1995. Leo immigrated to Atlanta Monday through Friday, Gugas twice administered a poly- in 1955, and earned his degree in 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST or e-mailed to: graph test to James Earl Ray, who The Los Angeles Times published Business Administration from Geor- [email protected] was convicted of killing the Rev. Mar- the above on November 15. gia State University in 1960. He THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 24, 2007 GREECE 9 Head of Privacy Watchdog Resigns over use of Cameras to Monitor Protests

ATHENS, GREECE (AP) – The "I believe this constitutes a blow Olympic Games, which has sparked Last month, a senior prosecutor said. tively _ particularly in monitoring head of Greece's privacy watchdog to the authority's independence," a broad debate on privacy rights in ruled that police could position The main opposition Socialists demonstrations, which often de- resigned Monday over the govern- said Gourgourakis, a former senior Greece. cameras at public gatherings and backed the DPA. "(The government) generate into violence. ment's use of traffic cameras to judge. The authority's deputy head About 350 cameras positioned then use any incriminating video- has achieved its aim to degrade ... Privacy and human rights groups monitor demonstrations, raising and another two members also on busy thoroughfares and public tape to identify and prosecute those an independent authority," party say such camera use encourages the stakes in a heated dispute over stepped down in protest. squares as part of a ?1 billion caught on film committing crimes spokesman Yiannis Ragoussis said. snooping and curtails the civil liber- civil liberties. Opposition parties accused the (US$1.47 billion) Olympic security But Gourgourakis said the DPA "This is a severe blow to our justice ties of Greece's 11 million people. Dimitris Gourgourakis said po- conservative government of trying umbrella are used for traffic moni- was the only authority competent to system and the protection of human The cameras have been a frequent lice "directly breached" his powerful to weaken the authority. toring, and the DPA has turned rule on the matter, under its consti- rights." target for arson attack by anarchist Data Protection Authority's regula- The resignations follow a long- down police requests for their tutional mandate. The government, re-elected in groups. tions by using closed-circuit cam- running dispute between the gov- broader use. Justice Minister Sotiris Hatzi- September, has long supported the Under DPA regulations, surveil- eras for surveillance at a central ernment and the authority over po- A final decision is pending from gakis accepted the resignations. police in their bid for full access to lance cameras can only be used for Athens protest Saturday, despite a lice use of surveillance cameras in- the Council of State, Greece's high- "Even independent authorities are the camera system, saying it would the protection of people or goods, ban. stalled in 2004 for the Athens est administrative court. not above the Constitution," he help them do their jobs more effec- or to monitor traffic. Rigas Retrial Bid Rejected by Court

By Larry Neumeister did not perjure himself. reported on its balance sheet. Associated Press "This court will not reverse a con- When Adelphia collapsed into viction on the basis of perjury by a bankruptcy in 2002, it was the coun- NEW YORK (AP) – A bid for a new witness without finding that the wit- try's fifth-largest cable operator, serv- trial by convicted Adelphia Commu- ness did, in fact, commit perjury," he ing more than 5 million customers in nications founder John Rigas and his said. 31 states. At trial, prosecutors son was rejected this past Tuesday, The judge said it also was worth claimed the Rigases used Adelphia November 20, by the judge who noting, as the government pointed like a personal piggy bank, tapping it presided over their trial. out, "that Brown was not the sole wit- for tens of millions of dollars even as Rigas and his son Timothy, the ness to testify with respect to the de- they concealed nearly $2.3 billion of company's former chief financial offi- fendants' fraudulent practices." the company's debt from investors, cer, had asked U.S. District Judge The men began serving their making it seem the company was Leonard B. Sand to order a new trial prison terms in August. John Rigas, more profitable than it was. after they were convicted in 2004 of 82, was sentenced to 15 years and They said the family spent lavish- securities fraud, conspiracy to com- Timothy Rigas, 51, was sentenced to ly on itself, including once ordering mit bank fraud and bank fraud. 20 years for their roles in the collapse 100 pairs of slippers for Timothy The men claimed that the govern- of one of the nation's largest cable Rigas, and more than $3 million to ment's star witness – James Brown, television companies. produce a film by John Rigas' daugh- Adelphia's former vice president of fi- In 2002, the federal government ter, Elaine. nance – had perjured himself in his began investigating Adelphia after it Another of John Rigas' sons, trial testimony. announced its 2001 results with a Michael, received 10 months of In a written opinion, the judge press release which included a foot- home confinement after pleading said government lawyers had per- note saying the company had billions guilty to making a false entry in a suasively demonstrated that Brown of dollars in liabilities not previously company record.

AP PHOTOS Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayip Erdogan met on their coun- try's heavily militarized border to open a gas pipeline project on Sunday, November 18, 2007. 2008 State Budget Tabled in Parliament

ATHENS (ANA) – The 2008 state Alogoskoufis said the budget also form 2.7 pct in 2007. budget was tabled in Parliament on envisaged higher social benefits, cre- The central governmentâs deficit Tuesday evening, after being unani- ating a Social Cohesion National is projected at 3.4 pct of GDP next Greece, Turkey Open Joint Gas Pipeline Project mously ratified by the Cabinet dur- Fund worth 2.0 billion euros annual- year, from 4.1 pct this year, while the ing a meeting chaired by Prime Min- ly over the next four years, an in- general governmentâs deficit to fall ister Costas Karamanlis. crease of 9.4 pct to Healthcare and a to 1.6 pct of GDP, from 2.7 pct this Providing E.U. Gas from Caspian Region The prime minister said that the 6.5 pct rise in Education, while the year, including an extra charge of budget was of crucial importance for Public Works Program will total 9.3 1.11 billion euros (Greek contribu- Continued from page 1 the country's course since it aims at billion euros in 2008, up 6.9 pct form tion to the EU following the coun- three parallel goals simultaneously. 2007. tryâs recent GDP upward revision). joint project to link the two coun- Firstly, the continuation of fiscal re- He noted that the budget also en- Budget credits are projected at tries," Greek analyst Constantinos structure in a mild and effective way, visaged lowering income tax factors. 24.1 pct of GDP from 24 pct this year, Filis said. "Reason dictates that ... secondly, the continuation of high The Greek minister said budget with spending on wages and pen- there will no longer be so many growth rates with emphasis being spending, excluding interest rate sions rising by 8.9 pct and payments causes of tension, as both will be placed on the countryside and, third- payments, will rise to 27.9 pct of to pension funds and social protec- bound by mutually advantageous ly, the fairer distribution of the divi- GDP next year, from 27.8 pct this tion spending will rise by 17.2 pct economic interests." dends of growth with targeted trans- year, despite earmarking more funds next year. Neither government would fers to the financially weaker. on social benefits and investments. The Public Works Program envis- want to be held responsible for dis- National Economy and Finance Primary spending is projected to ages spending totaling 9.3 billion eu- rupting the flow of gas to EU mar- Minister George Alogoskoufis sub- slow to 7.3 pct in 2008, from 11.7 ros, from 8.7 billion euros this year kets, said Filis, who heads the Rus- mitted the 2008 state budget to Par- pct in 2007, while the central gov- and 8.184 billion in 2006, or 3-3.7 sia and Eurasia Center at the liament President Dimitris Sioufas, ernmentâs net revenues will total pct of GDP for the period 2000-2008, Athens Panteion University's Insti- in the presence of Prime Minister 60.052 billion euros, or 24.5 pct of compared with a rate of 2.4-2.6 pct tute of International Relations. Costas Karamanlis and the Parlia- GDP, from 23.7 pct this year. in the Eurozone over the same peri- The underground pipeline from mentary Plenum. Tax proceeds are projected to rise od. The program also includes funds Bursa in Turkey to Komotini in A preliminary discussion on the by 12.9 pct next year to 22.3 pct of for the reconstruction of regions hit Greece will initially carry 250 mil- budget will be taking place at the Fi- GDP, from 21.1 pct in 2007. by summer fires (200 million euros). lion cubic meters of gas annually. nance Committee on November 27 Alogoskoufis further said that the Regular budget revenues are ex- By 2012, when the 800-kilometer and will be followed by the main dis- Greek economy is expected to grow pected to grow by 12.1 pct next year (500-mile) overland and undersea cussion at the Parliamentary Plenum by 4.0 percent next year, with private to 58.070 billion euros, with tax rev- link to Italy is set for completion, on December 16-20. consumption projected to grow by enues totaling 6.27 billion euros. annual capacity will reach 11.6 bil- The 2008 budget aims to cut the 3.5 pct, up from 3.2 pct this year, and The government aims to complete a lion cubic meters – some 70 percent fiscal deficit to 1.6 pct of GDP and re- investments to grow by 10.5 pct tax reform program by submitting a of it for the Italian market. duce the countryâs public debt to 91 (from 8.9 pct this year). draft legislation to parliament over Filis warned Azerbaijan might pct of GDP, from 93.4 pct this year, Public consumption is projected the next few weeks. The budget also have difficulty meeting such de- Alogoskoufis said in statements to to slow to 0.7 pct next year from 4.2 envisages harmonizing a special con- mand. the press later. pct in 2007, with total domestic de- sumption tax on fuel projects, and "To be able to put 11.6 billion The 300-kilometer (186-mile) pipeline will provide the European Presenting the draft 2008 budget, mand at 4.5 pct. Greek exports are gradually reducing incomes tax fac- cubic meters into this pipeline Union with its first supply of gas from the Caspian region, bypassing the minister stressed that the budget expected to rise by 7.3 pct and im- tors to reach 25 pct and 35 pct by alone, Azerbaijan – which has other Russia and the volatile Middle East. aimed also at offering fundamental ports to rise by 7.8 pct. Employment 2009. commitments and must retain support to low income families, ef- is expected to rise by 1.9 pct in 2008, Proceeds from direct taxes are quantities for domestic use – must ticularly likely." "If that happens, then European fectively combating tax evasion, sup- with unemployment falling to 7.4 projected to rise by 11.5 pct to more than double production in the In that case, Filis said, the pro- energy dependency on Russia will porting regional growth, payment of pct (from 8.3 pct this year), while 22.040 billion euros, while proceeds next four or five years," he said. "At ject might have to fall back on Russ- grow to a worrying degree," he financial obligations to municipal productivity will grow by 2.2 pct and from indirect taxes to grow by 13.9 this point, I do not think that is par- ian gas. said. authorities and pension funds. inflation to rise to 2.8 pct next year pct to 32.605 billion euros.

SPORTS Greece Clinches Qualification for Euro, Thrashes Malta 5-0 in Heavy Rain

ATHENS (AP) – Greece took ad- range. vantage of a pressure-free environ- Greece’s goal prompted Malta to ment to utterly thump Malta 5-0 at eschew their passive role, but this the Olympic Stadium, with Fanis proved fruitless as half time ap- Gekas' hat-trick seeing him emerge proached. as MVP. Four out of five Greece’s And with the beginning of the goals were scored in an enthralling second half, their dreams for a sur- second-half but even the first peri- prise result fainted as The Pirates od was a relaxing affair. killed off the game with two goals Having clinched qualification in six minutes. with two matchdays remaining, Captain Angelos Basinas bril- Greece had nothing to worry about. liantly chipped the ball over out-of- Still, Otto Rehhagel’s players position Haber from outside the seemed obliged to pay back their area and into Malta’s net to double 40,000 fans, who braved the heavy Greece’s advantage on 54 minutes. rain to attend the game, with a fine Then Giannis Amanatidis, made it display of attacking football. 3-0 when he shot calmly past help- The reigning champions domi- less Hogg in the 61st. nated possession and controlled Gekas added two more - head- the match from early on facing only ing home in the 72nd minutes be- some weak resistance from the fore grabbing another rebound in Maltese internationals. the 74th - to further sink the clue- Midfielder Giorgos Karagounis less visitors and cement his status created the first good chance in the as hat-trick hero. encounter in the 17th minute when It was the last official game on a long range effort tested the re- home soil for Greece before the fi- flexes of visiting custodian Haber. nals of EURO 2008 in Austria and Eintracht Frankfurt defender Switzerland, and a fitting end to Sotoris Kyrgiakos came close to the qualifying campaign for the de- finding an opener, too, as his head- fending champions. Malta, mean- er after a corner went just over the while, seem to have lost their re- crossbar before the visitors replied cent spark. through Andre Schembri on 20 Greece (Rehhagel): Nikopolidis; minutes. Patsatzoglou, Dellas, Kyrgiakos, The hosts, however, continued Torosidis (Spiropolous 48); Basi- to press forward and eventually nas, Katsouranis, Karagounis (Tzio- managed to open the scoring three los 70); Giannakopolous minutes after the half-hour thanks (Liberopolous 46), Gekas, Aman- to Fanis Gekas. tidis. Bolton star Stelios Gian- Malta (Fitzel): Haber; J. Mifsud, nakopoulos had initially a header Briffa, Said, Azzopardi; Pullicino, denied by Hogg but the Bayer Lev- AP/DEMETRIS MESSINIS Pace, Sammut (Cohen 61), Nwoko; erkusen forward took the rebound Greece's players celebrates their qualification to the UEFA Euro 2008 after the end of a soccer match against Malta at Athens' Olympic Stadium Schembri (Scerri 68), M. Mifsud and slammed home from close Saturday, November 17, 2007. Greece won 5-0, despite poor weather conditions. Fanis Gekas scored three goals to lead the Greek side. (Sciberras 78). 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 24, 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 Greek American Community in the area. Upon drop-off and pick- ting up the “us versus them” dy- must want to learn a language. to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Needs to Unite to Help Education up of their children at school, they namic? They must also have a need to com- roll down the black-tinted windows The French have been quite suc- municate in the language, and have Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris To the Editor: of their SUV’s to exchange greetings cessful in creating and marketing a a standardized curriculum by which Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos I commend Christopher and invitations to one another in solid curriculum, whereby one may to learn it. Otherwise, Greek may al- Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou Tripoulas for shedding light on the their native tongue. On warm days learn their language and their cul- so become, as Mr. Tripoulas sug- Assistant Managing Editor Mark Frangos state of Greek American education they take over every available ture. New York City and LFNY are gested at the end of his article, “a Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros in the United States in his article, bench in the park by the school. not indicative of all cities and all way to become the center of atten- Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias “Where Are All the All-Day Greek- Largely expatriates, they stick to- French schools in America. For ex- tion in a fancy restaurant.” Language Day Schools in the U.S.,” gether in a tight group to support ample, how many of us can still re- Lia G. Paschal The National Herald (USPS 016864) is published weekly by published in last week’s edition. 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Shall we, in response, then list the LFNY, then Mr. Tripoulas would be gret that we are unable to ac- We are all so blessed to have reached that time of the year again, the heart- There are very closely knit gaggles number of famous people who have writing an entirely different article. knowledge or return those left warming, humbling experience of Thanksgiving, this unique American holi- of French-speaking mothers who succeeded due to a classical Greek Fluency in a language relies on unpublished. day set aside by the wise leaders of this country to afford its citizens an oppor- populate the park, cafés and shops education? What is the use of set- will, need and method. A student tunity to thank our Maker for who we are and what we have; not only to re- member those who are less fortunate than us, but also to reach out to them; to think about and visit the down-trodden among us, and to usher in the new Christmas season. COMMENTARY The first American Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 to commemorate the harvest reaped by the Plymouth Colony after a harsh winter. That year, Governor of Plymouth William Bradford, the primary architect of the Mayflower Compact, proclaimed a day of thanksgiving. The colonists cele- brated it as a traditional English harvest feast, and invited the Wampanoag Should Greek Schools Be Run Like Businesses? Indians. The Wampanoag lived by farming, fishing, hunting and gathering. In the By Christopher Tripoulas authority ended up costing every- otherwise there would be some sort strategic partnerships, etc.), and spring, whole villages moved to the seashore to fish and plant crops. In the Special to The National Herald one involved valuable time, funds of Archdiocesan educational fund. we still seem trapped in the Pelo- fall, they moved back inland to the forests, where they hunted deer, wolf, and resources. Of course, every Likewise, Archdiocesan affiliates ponnesian War (and even that is an bear, beaver, moose and wild turkey. During the winter months, they went ice Many of the 500+ parishes be- cloud has a silver lining. Hopefully, like Leadership 100 have not sunk understatement, because city- fishing. longing to the Greek Orthodox these cases will lead to self-reflec- any of their millions into our states collaborated together and In 1939-41, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, seeking to lengthen the Archdiocese of America hold elec- tion over Archdiocesan polity, start- parochial school system. sat-in at each others public discus- holiday shopping season, proclaimed Thanksgiving on the third Thursday in tions in December. This time of ing from the highest center(s) of Rather, rivaling Greek parochial sions). Judging from some of the November. Controversy followed, and Congress passed a joint resolution in year, the Archdiocese holds nation- power to the tiniest community. schools are left to duke it out for stories in certain parish communi- 1941, decreeing that Thanksgiving should fall on the fourth Thursday of No- wide seminars which prospective The traditional Hellenic view of who can lure away the most stu- ties, just following Robert’s Rules of vember, where it remains to this day. parish council members must at- leadership (rooted in the Bible) dents from the other, while each Order is hard enough. That little historical lesson aside, the first Thanksgiving was an act of rec- tend to learn about the rules and holds that in order to prevent anar- profits from the failures of the oth- The Archdiocese needs steward- onciliation between the early settlers and local Native Americans, and be- regulations of Archdiocesan polity. chy, systems of authority must ex- er. The thought of inter-parish com- ship, and in fact, contributions tween mankind and the environment. At its core, it is also meant to acknowl- For better or worse, the Greek ist. However, to prevent this au- munity cooperation and collabora- should probably be increased. edge that the Judeo-Christian God is a good and loving God, full of compas- Orthodox Archdiocese of America – thority from being met with indig- tion is but a mere pipe dream – at However, they should be reinvested sion and grace. and by extension the parish com- nation or becoming self-serving, least in New York. Schools are con- in upgrading the way parish com- It is a day when all people – in one nation under God, regardless of race, munities that comprise it – current- those in power must spend them- sidered the property and responsi- munities operate. For instance, cer- color, political affiliation or creed – can come together in unified fashion, and ly handles the most crucial and vi- selves in the service of those whom bility of their own parishes, despite tain parish communities in the Me- give thanks to God for the good fortune He has bestowed upon us. tal affairs of the Greek American they govern. (Just ask any Greek the fact that they benefit the entire tropolis of Boston hold joint meet- Many of us will gather at our tables and enjoy feasts which will officially Community. In addition to ecclesi- woman who the real “head” of the Greek Community, and they affect ings regularly. This is a model that initiate the annual holiday season, the season of giving, sharing and joy; the astical matters, the Archdiocese – household is, and you will get the the future of an area far beyond the should be adopted elsewhere too. season which finds Christians of all denominations anticipating the yearly though primarily through individ- same answer). And so, the first be- vicinity of their own parish. Despite Communities could collaborate on commemoration of the Incarnation, the birth of Christ. ual parish communities – is in come last, and rulers spend all their the fact that most schools do not projects, share know-how, and the That anticipation is not meant to be simply celebratory in nature, howev- charge of education and the propa- time serving, thus ensuring a sta- turn a profit, because the business Archdiocese could provide “profes- er. It is also supposed to be one of solemnity, for the Most High deigned to gation of the Greek language, cul- ble, acceptable, and above all, of education is costly – are there sional support” from its staff. Keep humble Himself and walk among us in our lowliness. That divine act of ulti- ture and identity across the coun- benevolent system of authority. any parishes out there that would in mind that millions of dollars of mate humility should compel us to consider the backdrop: His immense sac- try, not to mention numerous other When it comes to its parishes, entertain the thought of supporting property are currently being man- rifice. organizations (youth and senior Archdiocesan “mothering” skills a school that they do not own and aged by amateurs working part- And it should give us pause: Those of us who are more fortunate than oth- groups, philanthropic institutions, seem to be lacking, and a “survival operate? After all, cities make any- time on a volunteer basis. This is ers should be thankful, yes, and Thanksgiving Day is a splendid opportunity scouts, etc.). These are issues that of the fittest” policy is adopted. The one who pays property taxes do not an insult; it is a fact. to set time aside to relish in our good fortune; to offer thanks to God for all the shape the culture and identity of motto for Greek schools seems to this all the time. If issues like education and insti- good things so many of us enjoy in life, materially and spiritually. But in giv- Greek America: faith, language, be “if they make money, keep them In an age where successful busi- tutional development are really a ing thanks for our good fortune, we should also renew our commitments and history, and education. open, and if not, shut them down.” nesses are adopting horizontal or- priority, sooner or later, the way we remember the many who are not so fortunate. Like any institution, the Archdio- But schools are not supposed to op- ganization over top-down manage- do business as a Community is go- Nothing could exemplify this better than Project Helping Hands in Dracut, cese needs funds to operate. Each erate like Fortune-500 companies, ment, our polity’s administrational ing to have to change. Otherwise, Massachusetts (see related story on page 4). The Manolis family, and all who community is obliged (and rightful- are they? Rumor is, they are sup- methods seem far outdated. Busi- some “maverick” community will join them, are to be commended for exemplifying a true Thanksgiving spirit, ly so) to make monthly contribu- posed to be institutions of learning nesses, schools and organizations invariably always spring up, and and for living up to Hellenic ideals and American standards with their splen- tions in the form of stewardship. Of- and cultivation. And yet, there ap- all around the world are changing someday, people are going to forget did annual philanthropic endeavor. ten, when they do not, problems pears to be a lack of genuine con- their organizational structure (i.e., why stewardship is important; or During this joyful yet solemn time, we should also remember the war in arise. In recent years, “maverick” cern for supporting or subsidizing increased interdepartmental col- worse yet, why the Archdiocese is Iraq, those of our soldiers who fell, and those we were wounded in battle, as communities resisting Archdiocesan (as every polity does) education, laboration, project managers, important. well the Iraqi civilians who are paying such a terrible price for their efforts to move forward, and pray for a quick and successful end to this war. We should also remember the people of Greece who lost everything in the terrible wildfires which engulfed them at the end of August. These same peo- ple are being tried, once again, by rain and cold. GUEST OP-ED Finally, let us not forget that we are all human beings who share the same basic needs, and that at the end of the day, we share the same destiny. If we manage to keep this simple truth in mind each day, we can all have a good holiday season, and help others do the same. Recovering Lost Treasures and the Genius of Archimedes Happy Thanksgiving to all. By Leonidas Petrakis, Ph.D mic endeavors seem to. He had a breath-taking to imagine how much The significance of being able to Special to The National Herald deep understanding of key scientif- richer our world would be now had decipher and read such rare docu- ic concepts, such as infinity, and in- not so many losses occurred! There ments is underscored by the fact Christianity under attack “Archimedes is the most impor- vestigated these concepts through have been unintended losses as well that they are in extremely poor con- tant scientist who ever lived,” the use of elegant geometric ap- as outright acts of vandalism re- dition. Palimpsests (from the Greek The Ottoman Empire tried eradicating Christianity from Eastern Eu- states the Israeli classicist Reviel proaches. In addition to developing sponsible for this sad state of affairs. pali (again), and psew (to rub)) rope for centuries, and couldn’t finish the job. But it looks like the modern- Netz, Professor of Classics and Phi- advanced mathematical tools, he A part of the famous Library of present special challenges, since day Turks are succeeding in their own backyard. losophy at Stanford University, in a pioneered the mathematization of Alexandria burned down during the they have been erased, sometimes The Modern Turkish state continues to attack Christianity. It is some- just published book on the contri- the physical sciences, i.e., the use of siege of the city by Augustus. The almost totally, and written over. thing that happens every day, with the gray wolves, a paramilitary arm of butions of the great Greek mathe- abstract mathematical first princi- Library suffered greater losses in This palimpsest was prepared in the Turkish Deep State, committing disruptions of church services in the matician, scientist, and engineer ples in his search for understanding the fourth and fifth centuries when the tenth century as a collection of name of Allah on a weekly basis. who lived and worked in Syracuse, of physical systems. His methodol- Christians pursued the destruction some of the works of Archimedes, A 700-year-old monastery – which is undergoing renovation due to a in Magna Graecia (Southern Italy) ogy influenced the giants of the sci- of everything pagan. Barbarian and then in the thirteenth century generous grant from Drs. Stephen & Anna Yallourakis of Kingsport, Ten- in the third century BC. The book, entific revolution, from Galileo to sackings of the great centers of it was erased and written over as a nessee – was vandalized by the Turkish Government this past November coauthored with William Noel, Cu- Descartes to Newton. “Archimedes’ learning did most of the damage, prayer book. It resided in the 13, when officials from Turkish Environment & Forestry Ministry damaged rator of Manuscripts at the Walters children” adopted the with the burning and looting of monastery of Saint Savas in the the Christ the Savior Monastery so badly that religious ceremonies can not Art Museum, Baltimore, tells of the Archimedean approach in their Constantinople by the Crusaders in Holy Land, and after an incredible take place until it is refurbished. evidence of how incredibly ad- own efforts to understand the 1204 being the worst. journey, it was auctioned off in Lon- Turkish officials told workers that the renovation was unauthorized, vanced and wide-ranging were the workings of the universe, and so, as The Western Roman Empire don in 1998. At that time the Greek and then assaulted the monastery, breaking windows and throwing tiles mathematical and scientific discov- Professor Netz puts it, “Western sci- (and Church) lost interest in classi- Minister of Culture, Evangelos off the roof. The same officials then threatened area residents, and even eries of Archimedes, and how much ence is but a series of footnotes to cal Greek, and even Saint Augus- Venizelos, sought to acquire the demanded that they abandon their homes because houses were being de- modern science and technology Archimedes.” tine himself was reading the texts manuscript for Greece. However molished. owe to his genius. The contents of One of his greatest contributions mostly through translations. Lucki- the highest bid (two million dol- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople expressed his the manuscript (The Archimedes was his shaping the branch of ly Orthodox Church Fathers, in- lars) was made by an anonymous “strong disappointment and shock” to Turkish authorities. The monastery Palimpsest) of long lost works are mathematics known as integral cal- cluding Saints Basil, Gregory of collector who sent it to the Walters “had survived numerous fires and earthquakes throughout hundreds of truly revolutionizing the history of culus, a corner stone of modern sci- Nanziazus, and Basil’s brother Gre- Museum in Baltimore for conserva- years,” the Patriarch emphasized. “It is uncivil to brutalize a sacred build- science. ence and technology. Integral cal- gory of Nyssa, read, valued (selec- tion and deciphering. ing that carries so much cultural history, and unjust to destroy it.” Archimedes, mythologized for culus allows the addition of an infi- tively), and collected those works. Given the poor condition of the A high-ranking Turkish Government official, on condition of anonymi- his “Eureka!” when he supposedly nite number of quantities, and it is And so they established the Byzan- manuscript, yet remembering its ty, told the Associated Press that maps suggest the monastery and two ran naked through the streets of central in the solution of all prob- tine tradition of copying, collecting great value, an international team nearby buildings used by clerics are on ministry property, which was why Syracuse, has long been recognized lems of motion, for example navi- and preserving as many of the of experts has been funded by the ministry workers wanted to stop the renovation. But other government as a seminal contributor to mathe- gation of aircraft and space vehi- books of the ancients that had not anonymous successful bidder to ex- documents show the buildings belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, he matical, scientific and technologi- cles. Its discovery in its present been destroyed. This is a most sig- tract the invaluable contents and added, and a joint commission by the Ministry and local government cal developments. He founded the form in the 17th century brought nificant cultural contribution by make them available to all scholars. would resolve the issue this week. sciences of mechanics (he is reput- about one of the most-bitter dis- the Byzantines to the modern The book recounts the fascinating That probably translates to more confiscation of Christian property in ed to have claimed that he could putes in the history of mathemat- world. Patriarch Photius and also odyssey of the manuscript, but also Turkey, of course, a staple in Turkish policy towards minorities in Turkey. move the Earth with his levers!) ics, with both England’s Isaac New- Eustathius, Archbishop of Thessa- the assiduous and imaginative ef- What are the Archons doing about any of this? Not much, it seems. and of hydrostatics; invented ma- ton and the German philosopher loniki, both highly cultured men forts of museum conservationists, Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Order of Saint chines that are still in use today and mathematician Leibnitz claim- that knew and loved the works of physical scientists, mathematicians, Andrew, condemned the illegal actions of Turkey’s Forestry officials and (the famous “screw” for irrigation ing the credit. Yet, almost two thou- the ancients, stand at the head of a and classical scholars whose collec- called on the Turkish Government to “stop immediately the destruction of and drainage); and contributed to sand years earlier, Archimedes had very large number of eponymous tive efforts are making the reading this historic Monastery, and to put an end to the incessant harassment of the defense of his city against the invented calculus methods - still in scholars and teachers (Arethas, of the manuscript possible. Most re- the humble caretaker and workers who live on the Monastery’s property.” Romans (his “mechanical claws” use today - for the summation of in- Chrysoloras, Planudes) as well as markable must be considered the Not that a protest isn’t in order, but with whom are those protests being and “burning glass” caused much finite series, perhaps the single anonymous scribes and scholars - results of the sophisticated scientific lodged? Turkish authorities who ultimately could care less? It is with the damage to the Roman warships). most important tool of modern mostly monks in Constantinople, tools used - multi-spectral imaging, State Department and European Union that this ought to be pursued. Archimedes however preferred mathematical science! Further Jerusalem, Athos, Patmos - who x-ray fluorescence, synchrotron ra- Much of the unspoken Turkish policy remains unchanged: Asia Minor’s “pure” academic research. As progress in calculus was not made read, commented on, copied, dis- diation - for they truly resurrected a indigenous Christian faith should be an “extinct” religion in present-day Plutarch tells us he “placed his until Newton introduced his “flux- tributed, and preserved the writ- great Greek treasure that had been Turkey. Turkey still refuses to recognize the Ecumenical Patriarch’s role as whole affection and ambition in ions” and Leibnitz his powerful ings of the ancients. And then there lost and greatly impaired. spiritual leader of the world’s 250 million Orthodox Christians, and rejects those purer speculations where shorthand, but the basic ideas and were the countless visitors or im- the use his historical title (i.e., “ecumenical, or universal), arguing that he there can be no reference to the approaches had been put forth by migrants to the West during the Leonidas Petrakis holds a PhD in is merely the spiritual leader of Istanbul's dwindling Orthodox community. vulgar needs of life.” And indeed Archimedes. waning years of the Byzantine Em- Chemistry from the University of Remember, too, that there is an enormous problem with antiquity sales his mathematical contributions For how important the survival pire, who brought their books to California, Berkeley. He was De- in the Turkish black market, ancient churches and monasteries are also were far more significant and of and reading of this rare manuscript Italy, gave lessons in Greek, estab- partment Chairman and Senior goldmine for art thieves. lasting value although they have is we only need to remember that lished schools and libraries, and Scientist at Brookhaven National Turkish barbarism continues. Keeping the Armenian Genocide in mind, found utilitarian applications as the great majority of all the writings thereby helped bring about the Re- Laboratory, and now resides in we already know the Turkish reaction to this latest attack: more denial. well, as eventually all “pure” acade- of the ancients have been lost. It is naissance. Oakland, CA. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 24, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS The Presidential Primaries and Caucuses Are Upon Us

In less than two months the race cus process is that it is Another difference Rudy Giuliani: Rudy Giuliani for the White House will begin in open and personal. from a primary is that it Presidential Committee, Inc., 295 Cretan Signpost: Welcome double-time. The first caucus, in Candidates talk directly is important to have Greenwich St, #371, New York, NY Iowa, will be held on January 3, to the voters as they support in all 99 coun- 10007, e-mail: webteam@join- 2008. criss-cross the state. tries and 1,784 rudy2008.com. to the Twilight Zoniana The New Hampshire primary Voters are reached by precincts because of the Mike Huckabee: The Huckabee date has not been set. In 2004 it was campaign workers with rules used to apportion for President Exploratory Commit- At 8 a.m. on May ceptions, people have on January 27, 2004. It is an impor- phone calls, e-mails, di- delegates. A candidate tee, Inc., P.O. Box 2008, Little Rock, 20, 1941, a Nazi black been killed when rifles tant primary. Historically it has been rect mail and visits by does not benefit from a Arkansas 72203, TEL: 501-324- rain of 10,000 para- and weapons in Crete a key one. The Michigan primary is the candidates field huge support in a par- 2008. troopers began landing are fired into the air listed for January 15, 2008. The staff. ticular precinct. Senator John McCain: John Mc- on Crete for the start of and the bullets come next important one is South Caroli- A distinguishing fea- The key issues in- Cain 2008, P.O. Box 16118, Arling- "Operation Mercury," a back to earth and land na. On January 19, 2008 the South ture is that when Iowa by EUGENE T. clude the domestic ton, VA 22215, TEL: 703-418-2008. German brainstorm to in someone's cranium Carolina Republican primary will be voters gather in schools ROSSIDES ones of taxes, immigra- Mitt Romney: Romney for Presi- take the island and its instead of the wedding held. 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Box 11647, only civilians the bat- by ANDY to use them now to be with the National Committees of the their feet, by raising their hands and Nevertheless the Greek American Knoxville, TN 37919. tle-hardened troops DABILIS their own law outside parties recognizing it. moving to different parts of the room community must raise its voice, indi- For the Democrats: thought would throw the law. Say what you On February 5, 2008 there are to indicate their support for one can- vidually and by organization and Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr.: up their hands in sur- Special to want about Rudy Giu- over 20 primaries and caucuses in- didate or another.” press all candidates for policy state- Biden for President, Inc., P.O. Box render at the sight of so The National Herald liani, the rank oppor- cluding the states of California and The number of voters is small. ments on our issues. 438, Wilmington, DE 19899, TEL: much Aryan splendor. tunist running for pres- New York. There were only about 125,000 per- Some candidates have made 302-574-2008. They didn't know a Cretan and ident by using the bodies of 3000 The front runners in the Democ- sons who participated in the Democ- sound statements on Cyprus, the Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton: his rifle are never far apart, or that people killed in the terrorist attacks ratic Party remain Senator Hillary ratic caucus of 2004. For Democrats Aegean and the Ecumenical Patriar- Hillary Clinton for President Ex- civilians would dig up weapons in 2001 at the World Trade Center Clinton of New York, Senator Barack it is not a one-person, one-vote chate, but much more is needed on ploratory Committee, 4420 North buried since last used against the as a launching pad, but when he Obama of Illinois and former Sena- process. The Republicans report ba- those and on other ones, FYROM Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203, Turks and fire back, or that even was mayor of New York he didn't tor John Edwards of North Carolina. sically a straw poll of those in atten- and Albania. I will devote a future TEL: 703-469-2008, FAX: 703-962- teenage girls and elderly women take immediate aim at organized These are followed by Senator Joe dance on caucus night. article to specifics. 8600. would club them, knife them with crime, although he was a brilliant Biden Jr. of Delaware, Governor Bill Also it is important to ask the can- Senator Chris Dodd: Chris Dodd whatever they could find in the prosecutor – but at subway turnstile Richardson of New Mexico, Senator didates: Will they pledge to use ade- for President, P.O. Box 270701, West kitchen. It's said in Greece that you jumpers, graffiti-wielders and Chris Dodd of Connecticut, Repre- quate political, diplomatic and eco- Hartford, CT 06127, TEL: 860-561- don't mess with Cretans or people "squeegee men" who practically sentative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio nomic pressure on Turkey to achieve 8843, 202-737-3633, FAX: 860-561- from Mani. That is a mantle Cretans blocked intersections and demand- and Mike Gravel of Alaska. our objectives in the interests of the 8893. always wore proudly, but that's ed money in return for cleaning car The front runners in the Republi- U.S. on the Cyprus, Aegean and reli- John Edwards: John Edwards for when they were fighting Nazis and windows. That was his version of can Party are former Mayor Rudy gious freedom issues? President, 410 Market Street, Suite does not apply when it's greedy the broken-glass syndrome and he Giuliani of New York, former Sena- The several polls, Gallop, ABC 400, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, mobsters firing at Greek police with wouldn't put up with it. tor Fred Thompson of Tennessee, News/Washington Post, CNN/Opin- TEL:919-636-3131, FAX:919-967- rifles from balconies. His police commissioner at the Senator John McCain of Arizona, ion Research Corporation and USA 3644. That's what greeted a lightly- time, Bill Bratton, who earlier led and Governor Mitt Romney of Mass- Today are quite close to each other. Senator Barack Obama: Obama armed convoy of Greek police offi- the Boston police and then the Los achusetts. These are followed by For the Democrats, the list is as fol- for America, P.O. Box 8102, Chicago, cers who tried to enter Zoniana Angeles department, outlined the Governor Mike Huckabee of lows: Hillary Clinton 44%; Barack IL 60680. Governor Bill Richardson: looking for drugs in an ill-advised simple strategy of no-tolerance in a Arkansas, Representative Ron Paul Obama 25%; John Edwards 12%; Bill Richardson for President Ex- operation, since one of the common 1996 address to the Heritage Foun- of Texas, Representative Duncan Bill Richardson 4%; Joe Biden 3%; ploratory Committee, P.O. Box secrets on Crete is that Zoniana is dation, which landed him on the Hunter of California and Represen- Chris Dodd 2%; and Dennis Kucinich 26208, Albuquerque, New Mexico run by a drug mafia that conve- cover of Time Magazine. He said he tative Tom Tancredo of Colorado. 2%. For the Republicans: Rudy Giu- 87125-6208, TEL: 505-828-2455, niently was reportedly being funded and Giuliani went after the little The Iowa caucus is the first presi- liani 31%; Fred Thompson 19%; FAX: 505-842-5785. by the European Union without its guys first because they were sowing dential nomination contest. It is not John McCain 17%; Mitt Romney Please act today. You can make a knowledge, since an estimated 250 the seeds of bigger crime. "These like a primary where a voter fills out 11%; Mike Huckabee 10%; Ron Paul difference. million euros in agricultural subsi- conditions, if left unchecked over his ballot and leaves. It is an arcane 5%; Duncan Hunter 4%; and Tom dies for non-existent olive trees was, time … will lead to more significant procedure. An Iowa Democratic Par- Tancredo 3%. Gene Rossides is president of the instead, allegedly going into the crime, more significant disorder, ty official spent 90 minutes walking AP PHOTO Call and write to the candidates American Hellenic Institute and bank accounts of people like a 23- and more significant fear," he said. reporters through the process. Ex-New York Mayor and Presi- to make your voice be heard. For the Former Assistant Secretary of the year-old farmer who had six million That's precisely what happened in The good feature of the Iowa cau- dential Candidate Rudy Giuliani. Republicans: Treasury. stashed away, and to fund widening Zoniana, where people who started crime operations such as human off as petty criminals stealing EU trafficking. Now, after police took funds made enough money to set up the village back, investigators have organized crime and pay off police, said they've uncovered growing evi- and politicians who reportedly dence that Zoniana was allowed to would block investigators from Driver’s Licenses, Illegal Aliens and Common Sense operate above the law by a perfect checking on why EU agricultural trifecta of corruption: paid-off subsidies were needed for olive For several days now, the sugges- ve a motor vehicle in they have no alterna- of this “guest worker” system. politicians, cops and judges, giving trees when there weren't any. Com- tion of Eliot Spitzer, the Governor of the State of New York tive. It is no secret that people with top-to-bottom immunity for pleting the circle of protection were New York, to issue Driver’s Licenses and possibly the adja- The “Driving Per- lower incomes will move –if they decades to people whose ancestors judges who wouldn't convict. There to illegal aliens, and the tentative cent states (if they mits” would provide can-- to a country where incomes stared down the Nazis but wouldn't are reports that some police in pre- approval of the idea by Senator agreed). The holder of them with a legitimate are higher. The Greek immigrants recognize their children or grand- vious cases had decided not testify Hillary Clinton, have been tossed such a card could not alternative, while at of the last century came to this children any more. after pressure from politicians and about in the media. With more than use it as an identifica- the same time supply- country in search of a better life—in Zoniana is a mountainous vil- one offer of a job for a spouse. seventy percent of the New York tion card in the way a ing the authorities fact, a better income. Greek immi- lage of the Milopotamos province in Prime Minister Costas Karaman- public opposing the idea, and most driver’s license is used with valuable informa- gration subsided in the last twenty the Rethymnon prefecture, at the lis, who let teenage students occupy of the comments being negative, routinely by legal resi- tion about the illegal years for one very critical reason. northern foot of Mt. Psiloritis and Greece's schools for weeks, locking the Governor’s proposal had very dents and citizens. aliens.In a way, this Incomes and employment opportu- has about 1500 residents, most of down education again, finally set poor prospects for being ever enact- To get such a “Dri- will be a first step for nities in Greece improved to the whom said they were involved in Public Order Minister Prokopis ed, and with good reason. ving Permit,” the illegal by DR. D.G. the eventual legaliza- point that few people felt the need agriculture and cattle-breeding, oc- Pavlopoulos on the case and said, In the United States a driver’s li- alien would have to KOUSOULAS tion of the illegal to leave their home and come to the cupations that should be exported "We will no longer tolerate behavior cense is not merely a permission to pass a driving test like aliens of today. And United States. to the rest of Greece if you can make outside the law. The law will be drive. In the absence of an identifi- any other applicant, Special to this may raise a serious The implication is very clear. The as much money as many of them tough and make no distinction." No cation card or an internal passport, with the requirement The National Herald objection. people from Mexico or other coun- were said to have. How many were longer tolerate? You see, that's the documents citizens have in most that he or she would It is not only serious tries in Latin America who come to involved in the Shoot-out at the Zo- problem. A Supreme Court prosecu- countries, the driver’s license has have sufficient knowledge of the but also a legitimate and valid ob- the United States and become ille- niana Corral and involved in protec- tor, George Sanidas, has ordered a become in the United States the pri- English language to understand jection. Such a policy is likely to en- gal immigrants do so because of the tion rackets, threats and intimida- local appeals prosecutor in Crete to mary proof of identity. We have to traffic signals and other instruc- courage many more to come illegal- poor conditions in their countries. tion, including the reported bomb- reopen all drug-trafficking files for show it as we go through the securi- tions. The illegal alien would also ly into this country. The long term solution to the prob- ing of the car of a police officer sev- cases from 1995 on, and police have ty gates at airports, to the bank be required to provide personal da- For this reason, it must be com- lem of illegal immigrants—a solu- eral years ago because he wouldn't gone house-to-house in Zoniana when we cash a check, to the elec- ta similar to those required by the bined with a policy to secure the tion which will turn the border give in? No one knows yet, but there and surrounding villages in a sweep tion officials when we go to vote rest of us. borders (primarily with Mexico). fences into unnecessary historical were reports that 200 residents search that got intense until resi- and on and on. No wonder the It is obvious that if such a system We have the technical means and relics – is the improvement of the have conveniently disappeared dur- dents started yelling at them, so Spitzer proposal met with such a were adopted throughout the coun- we can provide the necessary man- economic conditions in those coun- ing the investigation, in which now they backed off – another lesson negative response. try, the authorities would have for power to patrol and control the bor- tries, namely increased production heavily-armed police looking more lost. Mr. Spitzer showed a lack of the first time reliable information as ders. It will cost money but it will be and a more equitable distribution of like commandos decided they didn't There have been some arrests imagination and knowledge unless to who those illegal aliens are, money well spent. income. This will take some time. want to take the same chance as the and seizure of marijuana planta- he knew what he was doing but he where they live and what they do, As an added measure, we may But the problem of illegal aliens in first convoy in which three of their tions – not pots of pot but acres of it still went ahead because of unspo- At the present time, many illegal consider a system of “guest work- the United States cannot wait for colleagues were shot, including one – and investigators said they've ken and deleterious motives. aliens get fake driver’s licenses ers” who would be allowed to enter this to happen. We have to move 28-year-old officer shot in the neck. found stores of dynamite and bank Let us take a look into the com- through forgery. There appears to the country for a specific period of with practical solutions now. It took those two days for the gov- ATM machines ripped from walls plex problem we package under the be a thriving industry producing time to work in specific fields of Maybe, some of the ideas touched ernment to respond, giving the with tractors, which don't exactly label “illegal aliens.” The authori- fake documents at a high price. work (usually seasonal) under con- in this article point in the right di- criminals time to get away. make great get-away vehicles unless ties admit that they do not know Those who get those licenses face trolled conditions. Some may try to rection. What would have happened if no one is chasing you, as well as how many of them roam the streets the possibility of being discovered stay illegally, but most will return to those three officers been killed? Kalashnikov assault rifles and of the United States, but they “esti- and going to jail or being deported. their homes, especially if they are (The author of this column, wel- Maybe the reinforcements would grenades hidden in a cave. But the mate” that around twelve million For them, getting such fake docu- assured that they will be allowed to comes comments at dkous@com- have arrived only a day later, such is shame here isn't just on the corrupt people fall in this category. ments is an act of desperation. But return year-after-year as members cast.net) the lethargy of law enforcement in a and the complacent who allowed The sheer number becomes a country where the “Broken-Glass Zoniana to flourish, but on the Cre- key element of the problem. A mass Syndrome,” a phenomenon in tans who did too, people whose an- deportation is technically impossi- which citizens are allowed to first cestors wouldn't lie down for Nazis ble. Can you imagine thousands get away with minor crimes and but who bastardized that pride with and thousands of people, men, then greater crimes until it’s almost their refusal to fight back against women, and children, (if they could too late to take back a town, has people who took over their homes be found, which is in itself another IT’S YOUR PARTY. flourished. It was noted in a land- and lives without firing a shot. Ex- facet of the problem) being round- mark 1982 article in Boston’s At- cept at signposts which delivered ed up, taken out of their homes, and lantic Monthly by authors James Q. the message. forced to leave the country in a ENJOY IT. Wilson and George Kelling, who There is a saying about Zoniana mass deportation in full view of the said that disorder in a community, if which stands up for its past fighting world media? left uncorrected, undercuts the resi- the Turks and Nazis by claiming a Since we cannot throw them out dents’ efforts to maintain their truism that now stands for some- en masse, how can we deal with homes and neighborhoods and con- thing less than pride: "There is not twelve million people who came in- ZENON CATERING can make entertaining trol unruly behavior. "If a window in one square meter in Greece which to this country over the years with- a little easier. We specialize in Greek and Cypriot a building is broken and left unre- has not been steeped in blood by the out going through the legal admis- paired," they wrote, "all the rest of inhabitants of Zoniana." Yes, and sion processes, without receiving cuisine—appetizers, entrees, and desserts your guests will the windows will soon be broken. . . now it's somebody else's. the proper papers allowing them to just love! Our authentic BBQ even lets you offer the . One unrepaired window is a signal enter and live in this country as mil- that no one cares, so breaking more Mr. Dabilis was the New England lions and millions of immigrants did enormously popular whole lamb charcoaled. windows costs nothing. . . . Untend- editor for United Press Interna- in the past? ed property becomes fair game for tional in Boston, and a staff writer The majority of those undocu- Any event, any size—20 to 200, sit-down or people out for fun or plunder." and assistant metropolitan editor mented “illegal” aliens are honest buffet—we provide glassware, tableware, cooks In Zoniana, and neighboring vil- at the Boston Globe for 17 years people who came into this country lages, it's more like the "Bullet-Rid- before relocating to Greece. His hoping to find a better job and help and waitstaff… Everything you need to make den Signpost Syndrome," since resi- column is published weekly in the their families. Most of them work life easier right through clean-up. It’s your party… dents like to have fun and target National Herald. Readers inter- and get paid because their employ- practice on their own signs and en- ested in contacting him can send ers find the work they do satisfacto- Enjoy it. And leave the cooking to us. courage children to learn to start fir- e-mails to ry and less expensive. We, the legal ing a rifle as soon as they can teethe. [email protected]. residents, benefit because their ser- It's happened that, at wedding re- vices are less expensive and as a re- sult the products of their work that reach the market are less costly. GUEST EDITORIALS To go to work, many of them need to drive. Does that mean that The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views they should be issued driver’s li- for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s censes? The answer is no, because name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View in this country the driver’s license Points Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY serves as a multipurpose official document of identification. For more information call 718-956-0133. 11101. 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THIS IS WHAT SOME PROMINENT GREEK AMERICANS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT “THE NATIONAL HERALD”

Mike BILIRAKIS Charlie MOSKOS Retired longtime Congressman (R-Florida), 24 years Leading sociologist and Professor at Northwestern University

You basically have two types of Greek Americans: Greeks who were born Ten years is an important milestone, and it deserves to be recognized by the here,“ and their children and grandchildren. My generation was more in tune with entire“ community. Your publisher provides his readers with a very valuable service. The Greece and Greek issues. The younger generations are not as aware of what’s happen- Greek daily has obviously played an important role in our community’s history, but the ing in Europe, the Balkans and Cyprus... Many of our own kids no longer fully grasp English edition is a welcome development. In the future, it’s not going to be enough for what’s being said in Greek because they’ve lost their grip on the language. And that’s people to read the newspaper in Greek, and that’s where the National Herald comes in. where I think the role of your newspaper comes in. The Herald provides an important We get the best of both worlds with the National Herald. It’s a newspaper that can medium of communication for non-Greek speakers, and helps them better understand reach both Greek Americans and non-Greeks about Hellenism and Hellenic issues. I re- our issues in English... I’m happy to see that the paper is growing, and I would like to see it expand further for even greater penetration not only in our own community, but also ally look forward to receiving it. It’s the highlight of my week.” in the American mainstream. The community needs to support your efforts. ” John BRADEMAS Harry Mark PETRAKIS President Emeritus of NYU and the first American-born Greek elected to the U.S. Congress Acclaimed Greek American novelist

I find the National Herald very useful in my efforts to keep up with develop- The National Herald gauges the pulse of the Greek American community as a ments“ in the Greek American community, and I’m particularly interested in what the “whole, and provides a window to is happening in the life of our many local communities Herald has to say about developments in foreign policy affecting Greece, Cyprus and here in the United States. It also sheds considerable light on what’s happening in Greece, the Balkans... I think it’s an invaluable publication for Greek Americans, and also for Cyprus and the Balkans. I get something of that when I read larger newspapers, but cer- public officials, especially at the national level, who are sensitive to the interests of tainly not to the extent that the Herald provides. I like the objective, critical posture it Greek Americans... it’s very well written, and very well handled. It’s a serious, profes- takes on a variety of issues. It doesn’t fawn to any particular group or Hellenic organiza- sional journal, and all those who are interested in what’s going on in the Hellenic world, tion... The Herald doesn’t refrain from offering criticism when criticism is due, particular- particularly as it pertains to relations between Greece and the United States, would ly when something is detrimental to the community... The National Herald provides an find the National Herald an invaluable source of information. unvarnished view of political situations through a Hellenic lens, and it plays a very impor- ” tant role for that reason. ” Michael DUKAKIS Former Governor of Massachusetts and 1988 Democratic Presidential Nominee Gene ROSSIDES President & Founder of AHI and former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury You all deserve to be congratulated for your dedication and the important work“ you’re doing. The National Herald is a very important part of the community be- Hearty congratulations to the National Herald on the tenth anniversary of its cause it reinforces our sense of community. We all know our kids are becoming more weekly“ English-language edition. Its existence is an enormous jump from just a couple and more detached from their ethnic heritage and identity as time goes by. But a news- of pages in the Greek daily’s weekend edition, to a complimentary weekend insert, to a paper like yours, which provides us with a forum in the language we now speak and full-fledged newspaper. The role of the media in general, and the print media in partic- understand, helps our kids remain attached to the community and stay concerned ular, is the most important ingredient in our community’s future development. We can’t about Hellenic issues. do without our newspaper, which informs Greek Americans in all 50 states about a ” wide range of our political, social and cultural activities. Without the Herald, even Greek Americans in big cities would lose their connection to the community and its Nicholas GAGE life... The Herald is fundamental to our community’s long-range objectives and survival Author of the acclaimed bestseller “Eleni” and former journalist with the New York Times in the broader American spectrum, and to its involvement in the political life of this country. The National Herald’s Greek-language daily edition, in my view, is the best ” “Greek newspaper around. It’s even better than those in Greece because it actually pro- vides news, not just think pieces. It has a lot of reporting in it, and that’s its strength. It Paul SARBANES serves the Greek-speaking audience very, very well... The fact is, we are rapidly becom- Retired U.S. Senator (D-Maryland), 30 years ing a highly-educated, English-speaking community. In terms of number of years of schooling, we are the most well-educated ethnic group in America. So a thoughtful, The National Herald is an important institution in our community, and its tenth well-balanced newspaper in English is absolutely necessary for our community – even anniversary“ is a landmark occasion. Your publisher and his staff deserve to be congratulat- more so as time passes – and the National Herald fills that role very well. It has provid- ed for the tremendous effort it takes to produce this great newspaper week-in and week- ed a much-needed vehicle for informing Greek Americans about their community life out. I’m impressed with the paper’s depth of coverage and breadth of issues covered, and and activities, about Hellenic issues and what’s going on in Greece, in a succinct and ef- we need a voice like that in our community – a voice with a respectable degree of thought- fective way. fulness... Where else can you go to get such a clear and concise summary of our issues and ” news about or community each week in English... It’s a remarkable source of information... With such talented columnists on your viewpoints pages, you get a very good discussion going on many important issues. You provide your readers with a great forum, and I think Peter MARUDAS our community should be thankful for that. I know that, personally, I’m thankful. Longtime Chief of Staff for retired U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes ” The Greek American community is always in a state of transition. It continues Speros B. VRYONIS Jr. to “change and evolve, and as the community becomes more and more rooted in the Eminent scholar, leading Byzantinologist and author/editor of 26 books American reality, the National Herald is also part of that evolutionary process... So our community has changed, and is changing, and those who conceived of the National he National Herald has become an important vehicle of information for pre- Herald as a weekly Greek American newspaper in English deserve to be commended T for a very helpful and astute response to the community’s needs... It has been a forum serving“ our community’s cultural heritage and traditions, as well as for presenting the for diverse views on a wide range of subjects in the community and Greece, and it’s re- larger issues of concern. There are other Greek American newspapers, but the Herald ally helpful because it provides a venue for genuine dialogue... a newspaper’s role in is still the standard bearer. It is still our community’s primary newspaper... I know the any community is to bring a body of knowledge to that community, and you just can’t Herald has helped me keep abreast of certain things concerning the community, and put a price on its intellectual and literary offerings. And for $1 a week, I think our com- there is a clear attempt on the publisher’s part to present both sides of the story, and he munity is getting a really good deal with the National Herald. is to be commended for that. Its very survival, in and of itself, is nothing short of a mir- ” acle. It has been a steady, consistent and reliable source of information since the Greek daily edition was founded in 1915, and has managed to stay that way with the English weekly. ”

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