O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 12, ISSUE 579 November 15, 2008 $1.25 : 1.75 EURO Four Greek American L100 Women Win or Retain Announces Seats in U.S. Congress Funding By Evan C. Lambrou away from big oil companies and Freeze Special to The National Herald given to renewable energy develop- ment instead. She also favored – Four Greek American timetables to bring troops home Financial Crisis Cost women, all of them Democrats, from Iraq, while Mr. Porter op- joined three Greek American con- posed timelines for the unpopular The Organization gressmen in winning election or re- war. election to the House Ms. Titus, 58, said she plans to $15 Million in Losses of Representatives on Election Day. emphasize policies on renewable Two are Greek by birth, both from energy and education, and said she By Theodore Kalmoukos ; and two are Greek by asso- will try to pursue committee posi- Special to The National Herald ciation. tions in those arenas. She also said Nevada State Senator would like to help develop a na- BOSTON – Leadership 100, an af- defeated Republican Incumbent tional portfolio standard for renew- filiate endowment fund corpora- to take Nevada’s 3rd able energy, and said the No Child tion dedicated to supporting the Congressional District; Congress- Left Behind Act needs to be revised. ministries of the Greek Orthodox easily won Mr. Porter said he still believed Archdiocese of America, an- re-election in Nevada’s 1st Con- he had a chance to remain in office, nounced that it will temporarily gressional District; Congress- but conceded that he was an under- cease funding various programs woman ran unop- dog after 40,000 voters registered and services offered by the Arch- posed in ’ 5th Con- as Democrats. diocese, citing the ongoing eco- gressional District; and Suzanne Mr. Porter used negative cam- nomic crisis, which has cost the or- Kosmas soundly beat her opponent, paigning tactics. Ms. Titus charac- ganization $15 million in losses. a three-term incumbent with ties to terized his television ads as blatant- In a statement to The National disgraced former lobbyist Jack ly false. “They were nothing but AP PHOTO/DENIS FARRELL Herald, Leadership 100 Chairman Abramoff, in ’s 24th Con- lies, but when you’re in public life Greek Human Rights Hero's Birthday Stephen Yeonas said that the orga- gressional District. you don’t have real access to libel nization was doing well and that its DINA TITUS and slander protection. The only George Bizos, left, arrives for his 80th birthday party with former president Nelson Mandela, right, in membership was growing. “The on- Two years after losing her gu- way we’re going to get over this Johannesburg Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008. Few lawyers are considered to have done more to challenge the ly problem that we have, much like bernatorial bid to Jim Gibbons, Ms. negative campaigning is to defeat apartheid government than George Bizos, lifelong friend of Nelson Mandela. Bizos fled Greece in 1941 any other endowment fund, is that Titus beat Mr. Porter, the only rep- him,” she told voters. with his father, who had helped seven New Zealand soldiers escape German-occupied territory. Bizos the cash in our fund has fallen be- resentative Nevada’s 3rd district As she talked to civic groups and helped shape South Africa's constitution and continues to be a passionate human rights activist. low the level of contributions com- had ever known, in a hard-fought went door to door, Ms. Titus told ing in from our members,” he said. campaign 47-42 percent. potential voters that the lack of reg- Specifically, Mr. Yeonas said that Rep.-Elect Titus, longtime ulation favored by Mr. Bush, and “last year our fund had $68 million, leader of the Nevada State Legisla- supported by Mr. Porter, led to the and as of October 30, 2008, we cur- ture’s Democratic minority, fol- country’s financial meltdown, in- rently have $53 million.” Com- lowed President-Elect Barack Oba- cluding the foreclosures which hit Podesta Heads Up Obama Transition menting on the endowment's re- ma’s strategy in his victorious cam- pretty hard. cent losses, Mr. Yeonas noted that paign against U.S. Senator John Jon Ralston, who wrote Ms. Ti- By Evan C. Lambrou solidly blue-collar background – his Avenue, and in the world of public “we're not the only ones; all en- McCain (R-Arizona), repeatedly tus’ political obit in the Las Vegas Special to The National Herald father worked in a factory for 50 policy institutes. Under Clinton, he dowment funds have lost money in painting her opponent largely as a Sun after she lost to Mr. Gibbons in years – and will be 60 years of age had also served as staff secretary this crisis. We are in much better clone of President Bush. 2006, marveled her revival: “It’s NEW YORK – In preparing for his by the time the country’s first and deputy chief of staff, and was shape than most of them.” “I am so excited to be part of his- over. Dina Titus is a walking politi- move to the White House, Presi- African American President is an aide on Capitol Hill to Senators When asked if there was any tory in the making; to be part of the cal corpse and only a miraculous dent-Elect is draw- sworn in. Tom Daschle of South Dakota and way to have safeguarded against change that is sweeping the coun- makeover can revivify her,” he ing water from a familiar well: the Mr. Podesta is now co-chairing Patrick Leahy of Vermont. these losses, Mr. Yeonas responded try,” Ms. Titus told supporters at the wrote on November 29, 2006. Clinton Administration. Mr. Obama the Obama-Biden Transition Pro- He is now president of a liberal that “unfortunately, even the Rio, where Democrats were cele- “Notice of retraction: The state- is borrowing ’s former ject. He is also said to be under con- research group he founded in smartest investors in America – in- brating big wins locally and nation- ments made in the Las Vegas Sun chief of staff, Greek American John sideration for another senior posi- 2003, with help from Hungarian- cluding the people on Wall Street – ally, crediting her win partly to Mr. two years ago are not accurate. Di- D. Podesta, to head the transition tion, perhaps Energy Secretary, al- born Jewish American financial did not manage to evade the crisis. Obama’s field operation, which she na Titus’ rebirth is nothing short of between now and Inauguration though as of last Sunday, Novem- wizard George Soros and other fi- What is happening to our economy called the best she had ever seen in remarkable… Her career not only Day this coming January. ber 10, he said he had no plans to nanciers. has not taken place since the crash 20 years of politics. is not over, it is beginning a new Mr. Podesta was born to an Ital- accept a position in the Obama Ad- After the Clinton administra- of 1929. Ms. Titus’ positions differed phase… The Sun regrets the error – ian American father and a Greek ministration. tion, Mr. Podesta initially worked As a result, Mr. Yeonas ex- starkly with her opponent on the is- American in on Mr. Podesta has extensive expe- plained that until the money in sues. She wanted tax breaks taken Continued on page 7 January 15, 1949. He rose from a rience at both ends of Continued on page 5 Leadership 100's fund returns to the level it is supposed to be at, the corporation will not be able to dis- burse grants. Citing the reason for this decision, he said “when we re- cruit a new member, we tell him Being Born in Kokkalis, Greek Entrepreneur Honored in New York that his contribution will never be touched, and that the only funds Greece may By Aris Papadopoulos that we will hand out in sponsor- Special to The National Herald ships are those generated from in- terest on the principal and stock Not Make – Greek technology dividends.” mogul and Olympiakos FC Presi- dent and majority owner sat down Continued on page 7 You Greek for an interview with The National Herald, after his arrival in New By Nicole Itano York, where he was feted by Hel- Christian Science Monitor lenic Public Radio-Cosmos FM for his passionate advocacy of Hel- ATHENS, GREECE- When Athina lenism. The award gala dinner, Skeadas Made Bontigao walks down the streets of which took place on Wednesday, this city of her birth, most November 12 at the Harvard Club Philoptochos don’t see a compatriot, they see a in New York, was chaired by New foreigner, a xenos. Sometimes, es- York State Assemblyman Michael pecially lately, police stop her and Gianaris and emceed by Soterios President ask to see her papers. On the bus, Johnson, host of National Public she hears old ladies complain about Radio's “Morning Edition” on “all these dirty foreigners” coming WNYC. By Theodore Kalmoukos to their country. They’re looking at The wealthy technology pio- Special to The National Herald her. neer, who is founder and Chairman Ms. Bontigao has lived all her 18 of the Intracom Holdings and IN- BOSTON – The National Philopto- years in Athens, but she has an TRALOT, the largest Greek multi- chos Society of the Greek Orthodox Asian face and Filipino parents. national technology groups with Archdiocese of America has gained And although she carries the name operations in over 60 countries a youthful look and appearance, as of a Greek goddess – the patron de- worldwide, spoke about his special well as a promising mission ahead, ity of this ancient city – as far as the relationship with the Greek Ameri- in the person of the newly appoint- state is concerned, she’s still a mi- can Community of New York, and TNH/COSTAS BEJ ed by Archbishop Demetrios, grant, just temporarily passing Greek technology mogul and Olympiakos FC President Socrates Kokkalis was feted by Hellenic Public Radio- Aphrodite Skeadas of Greenwich, through. Continued on page 5 Cosmos FM for his advocacy of Hellenism on Wednesday, November 12, at the Harvard Club in New York. Connecticut. But that’s not how Bontigao sees Mrs. Skeadas succeeds her sis- herself. ter-in-law Georgia Skeadas who “Inside me, it’s like everything is served the Organization diligently Greek,” she says. “Greek is my first for a number of years. language. I know the culture here, Speaking about her selection to the history. I know everything.” She Eleni Gage Presents Her Book, “Magical Greece” lead the historic Philanthropic Or- shrugs, adding with frustration: “I ganization of the Church, Mrs. don’t even know the history of the By Eleni Kostopoulos beautiful homeland” and Smaragdis’ person to translate that vision of Skeadas said, “I was humbled when Philippines.” Special to The National Herald photographs depicting the water, sky beauty. “Wherever I go, Greece His Eminence Archbishop In her neighborhood school, and land are “touching, divine and wounds me,” Gage said she wrote in Demetrios called me and of course I Bontigao was the only non-Greek. NEW YORK – A round trip ticket to more importantly, real .” the introduction of “Magical was honored. I think that there are She recently starred in a Greek mu- some of Greece’s most beautiful and Balta also noted that Smaragdis, Greece,” quoting Nobel-prize winner so many capable women in the sic video by her favorite singer, but unordinary sights is a treasure tasted who sent a video message greeting George Seferis. “This book, then, is a country and I was truly shocked didn’t learn to speak Tagalog, her by some and yearned for by many. audience members from the Psilori- flirtation, meant to invite the reader when His Eminence called me last parents’ mother tongue, until she This journey is now made possible in tis mountains of Eastern , to venture onto miracle ground.” week.” was a teenager. She prefers sou- a convenient and compact way: acutely captured the time, emotion And so, Gage said, “this book is less Asked what the Archbishop told vlakia – Greek grilled meat – to her through the 146 pages of “Magical and solitude of the images. of an invitation and more of a con- her when he called, she said, “He mother’s Filipino cooking. Greece,” a book of awe-inspiring “For those who visit often, ‘Magi- sultation to this wound.” asked me to lead the women of our “Like, Filipino food, it’s just rice, photographs by Andreas Smaragdis, cal Greece’ will remind you of the When Kerkya Publications ap- great Philoptochos Society.” rice, rice,” she says with a giggle. a professor of photography, and vivid beauty you left behind and for every- proached Gage to write the text, she Asked why she thinks the Arch- She’s only been to the Philippines a text by Eleni Gage, a writer and one else, it will give you a yearning said her busy schedule would have bishop chose her, Mrs. Skeadas few times and never spent more daughter of renown author Nicholas to visit and experience the many prevented her from accepting the of- said, “I cannot even say, in his wis- than a month there – the smells, the Gage, who wrote the bestseller wonders of the country,” she said. fer, but after looking at the brighten- dom only he can say. crowds, the lack of privacy, she “Eleni,” which depicts the story of his Alexandra C. Vovolini, publisher of ing and inspiring photos, she imme- “Perhaps because I have a very says, all feel foreign to her. mother’s murder during the Greek Kerkyra Publications, called “Magi- diately knew the publication would long history in the Philoptochos. It But the only passport Bontigao Civil War. cal Greece” her “favorite book.” She be a worthy one. has been the most cherished of or- Kerkyra Publications and the stressed that when the project was “I didn’t imagine that I was writ- ganizations, although I have Continued on page 9 Greek Press and Communication Of- initially brought to her attention, she ing to any specific audience, but worked in many other committees, fice hosted the presentation of “Mag- didn’t want to create just a book that rather, I imagined a dialogue be- hospital committees, the American ical Greece” on Tuesday, November would be sold like a tourist product, tween myself and the photos and the Farm School in and To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 11 in , introducing but she wanted it to reflect a much subjects of those photos,” she said. numerous philanthropic organiza- e-mail: readers to Greece through a new deeper level of Greece’s beauty. Some of her favorite images, Gage tions, but from a very young age [email protected] lens, in both Greek and English ver- “The book features so many un- said, are those of chapels and coves, when I was in my 20s I chose to sions. expected views of Greece,” she said. and the faces of basket weavers and participate and be active in our “I feel very privileged to be a part “When looking at some of the photos TNH/COSTAS BEJ architects. Philoptochos.” of this presentation,” said Consul you wouldn’t even think that it’s Eleni Gage presents “Magical “I quoted Lawrence Durrell, who The new Philoptochos President General of Greece to New York Aghi Greece you’re looking at, especially Greece,” a book of photographs said ‘I know Greece shall thrill you’,” was born in , Greece and em- Balta, who said that Gage’s eloquent some of the lake and water scenes.” by Andreas Smaragdis for which writing “transports the reader to our Vovolini said that Gage was the ideal she wrote the text. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 3 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 Eleni Gage Presents a “Magical Greece” with Photos GOINGS ON... ■ NOVEMBER 15 which a wide propagation and Continued from page 1 CHICAGO, Ill. – The PanHellenic recognition of cultural roots and Scholarship Foundation cordially traditions of every ethnic commu- she said. “I too have spent a shorter invites the community to its cere- nity – including the Greek Ameri- career trying to spread my love of mony which will award $250,000 can community – took place. Pizza Greece.” Gage added that even in grants of $10,000 each to the and soda will be served. Interviews though Greece is small in size, its nation's twenty-five best and with prominent Greek Americans richness is immeasurable. brightest Greek-American students including Senator , “To give you a geographical per- at this year's ceremony on Satur- writers George Pelecanos and Elias spective, the size of Greece is the day, November 15, 2008. With Kulukundis, poet Olga Broumas, same size of Alabama, but good record number of applications re- film critic/historian Dan Geor- things come in small packages.” ceived, the Academic Committee is gakas, Ellis Island Archivist George Gage was born in New York and carefully evaluating all applicants Tselos, Hellenic Studies professors moved to Athens when she was and the results will be announced Martha Klironomos and three. After five years in Greece, her on October 17, 2008. The recep- Leontis, researcher Gus Chatzidim- family moved back to the U.S. and tion will begin at 7 p.m. in the Li- itriou, Father Robert Stephanopou- settled in Massachusetts, where she brary Hall and dinner at 8 p.m. in los, and historian Alexander lived until she graduated from Har- the Cathedral Hall. A performance Kitroeff complement the photo- vard University with a degree in by Dimitris Marinos, who has been graphic and film archival footage. Folklore and Mythol- hailed by critics around the world This moving film was selected by ogy. as the leading mandolinist today, the American Film Institute as one Since then she’s served as a staff will entertain the guests. A number of the best European films of 2007 writer and editor for magazines such of distinguished guests will attend as well as receiving the Special Ju- as Allure, Elle and InStyle, before the Foundation's event this year. ry Award for “Best Documentary” pursuing a Master of Fine Arts de- Among them, John P. Calamos, Sr., at the International Film Festival in gree in Creative Writing, Fiction, at Chairman and CEO of Calamos In- Houston in April 2008. This film Columbia University. Gage pub- vestments, and Dr. Constantine Pa- has had limited viewing within the lished her first book in 2005, titled, padakis, President of Drexel Uni- US having been shown at the Met- “North of : A Granddaughter versity, both 2007 and 2006 Para- ropolitan Museum of Art in New Returns to Greece and Discovers her digm Award recipients, respective- York, the Fine Arts Museum in Roots.” ly. Dr. Papadakis announced that Boston, and at the Washington DC “[‘Magical Greece’] will become will match each International Film Festival. For another chapter of your own love Fans of literature and photography attended a presentation by Eleni Gage on her new book with Andreas scholarship given by the PanHel- more information please call 203- story with Greece,” said Gage. Smaragdis, “Magical Greece,”at the Greek Press and Communication Office in New York on November 11. lenic Scholarship Foundation to 210-5314. students applying to Drexel. By contributing to the means of fund- ■ NOVEMBER 20 ing a first-rate education, and NEW YORK – The Officers, Direc- helping relieve the burden of that tors and Members of the Hellenic effort, the Foundation hopes to American Bankers Association, Inc Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Visit the U.S. provide our youth a platform for cordially invite the community to a significant accomplishments over Reception and Charity Fund-Rais- By Theodore Kalmoukos the course of their lives. For dona- ing event, “Latest Developments Special to The National Herald tions please mail your check to our And New Perspectives Towards A office or make a secure donation Solution To The Cyprus Problem,” BOSTON – Ecumenical Patriarch online through our website. For featuring His Excellency, Mr. Minas Bartholomew will visit the U.S. in Oc- reservations to the 2008 Awards Hadjimichael, Ambassador, Per- tober 2009 to participate in an eco- Gala ($125 per person), please call manent Representative of the Re- logical symposium on the protection 312-357-6432. public of Cyprus to the United Na- of the Environment in the state of tions at The Cyprus House (13 East Mississippi. STAMFORD, Conn. – The Stam- 40th Street) on Thursday, Novem- The exact days and dates have not ford AHEPA and the Church of the ber 20, 2008 from 6-8:30 PM. This been set as yet, nor has it been an- Archangels cordially invite the is HABA’s annual charitable event. nounced if he would combine his trip community to “The Journey: The All proceeds will be donated to the with an extended Patriarchal visit of Greek American Dream,” a docu- Cyprus Children's Fund. Minimum the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of mentary written and produced by Donation $25.00. Please make America, which is an Ecclesiastical Maria Iliou at the hall of the checks payable to "Cyprus Chil- Eparchy of the Ecumenical Throne. Church of the Archangels (1527 dren's Fund" If you are unable to Patriarch Bartholomew has made Bedford Street), on Saturday, No- attend you may send your dona- the environment the highest priority vember 15 at 7 PM. “The Journey” tion to Cyprus Children's Fund of his patriarchy thus far. Exclusive reviews the migration of thou- (c/o Kyriaki Christodoulou 13 East information given to The National sands of Greeks to the United 40th Street New York, NY 10016). Herald says that efforts are being States from 1890 to 1980. It is di- For further information or in- made for the Patriarch to receive the vided into three main periods. The quiries about this lecture or HABA Nobel Piece Prize for his work on the first, “Immigrants,” details the please contact HABA at 212-421- environment, similar to the one that mass exodus of Greek immigrants 1057. former Vice-President Al Gore re- and their arrival in the United ceived last year. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, right, with SAE President Stefanos Tamvakis, will visit the U.S. in Oc- States from the end of the 19th ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS The National Herald is in a posi- tober 2009 to participate in an ecological symposium on the protection of the environment. Century through the 1920’s. Next This calendar of events section is a tion to know that Ecumenical Patri- “Becoming Americans” spans the complimentary service to the Greek arch Bartholomew appears to be ex- arch in his verbal and written reports, Bartholomew that the Texas court diocese had entered an out-of-court period from 1920 to 1960, when American community. All parishes, tremely concerned lately about the contrary to the realities and develop- was going to dismiss the lawsuit of settlement of millions of dollars with the U.S. Government began to organizations and institutions are course of the ecclesiastical matters ments of the various issues, as is with Katinas’ five victims against the Arch- the victims. curb immigration and undertook a encouraged to e-mail their informa- and life of the Greek Orthodox Arch- the case of sexual abuse by the for- diocese, but surprisingly Patriarch The Archdiocese has also request- large-scale effort to assimilate im- tion 3-4 weeks ahead of time, and diocese of America. Archbishop mer priest Nicholas Katinas. Bartholomew read in The National ed that the documents and the migrant groups. Finally, “The Re- no later than Monday of the week Demetrios presents a pleasant pic- Specifically, Archbishop Herald that the court did not only amounts paid to the victims to be vival of Ethnicity,” covers the peri- before the event, to english. edi- ture of the Archdiocese to the Patri- Demetrios assured Patriarch sustain the lawsuit, but also the Arch- withheld. od from 1960 to 1980, during [email protected]. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 COMMUNITY 3 Michael Jaharis Reelected as Vice-Chairman of Archdiocesan Council

By Theodore Kalmoukos Bartholomew. Demetrios spoke of the Archdiocesan Council was the Special to The National Herald “the clear leadership offered by His National Philoptochos Board. At All Holiness Patriarch the beginning of the National BOSTON – Archbishop Demetrios Bartholomew and the respect and Philoptochos Board meeting, Arch- of America announced the reelec- recognition afforded to the Patri- bishop Demetrios announced the tion of Mr. Michael Jaharis as Vice- arch by all the other Primates.” appointment of Mrs. Aphrodite Chairman of the Archdiocesan He also called the clergy and Skeadas from Greenwich, Conn., as Council of the Greek Orthodox laity members of the Council to act the new National Philoptochos Archdiocese of America for the next on the theme of the last Clergy- President for the two-year term of two years until the Clergy-Laity Laity Congress “Gather My People 2008-2010. Congress of 2010, during a recent to My Home” and intensify efforts Mrs. Skeadas accepted the ap- meeting of the Council held in to minister to the unchurched and pointment and the charge of the Chicago. the youth. Archbishop and set as her primary The composition of the Execu- He acknowledged that “there goals a membership increase and tive Committee was also an- are some things blocking these ef- an active embrace of the younger nounced, which is comprised of the forts related to financial set-backs generation. Archbishop Demetrios same members who served the pre- and pressures,” but insisted they also appointed the following vious term. The Archbishop admin- should not hinder the work of the women as Executive Board mem- istered the affirmation of office for Gospel. The Archbishop added that bers, Arlene Siavelis (1st Vice Pres- the members of the Archdiocesan “in recent days the word ‘power’ ident), Maria Stavropoulos (2nd Council followed with the nomina- dominated the political and finan- Vice President), Kathy Gabriel (3rd tions and election of the executive cial realms and seems to be defin- Vice President), Elaine Cladis (Sec- board and officers of the Council. ing the lives of people, but we as retary), Joanne Kakoyiannis (Trea- The elected members and officers Orthodox Christians have God’s surer), and Martha Stefanidakis are: Michael Jaharis, vice-chair- power to turn to and he urged all to (Assistant Treasurer). man; Nicholas Bouras, treasurer; ‘use this high voltage power prop- Mr. Jaharis is considered one of Catherine Bouffides-Walsh, secre- erly.’ the most prominent Greek Ameri- tary; and as members George According to an Archdiocesan cans in the U.S. today and has con- Behrakis, Peter Kikis, Anthony Ste- News Release the work of the tributed and continues to con- fanis, Elenie Huszagh, George Council continued with the presen- tribute his time and resources to Matthews and George Vourvoulias. tation and discussion of issues con- the advancement of Hellenism and The Council consists of 128 Michael Jaharis, left, with his wife Mary and Archbishop of America Demetrios, was reelected as Vice- cerning the life of the Church as Orthodoxy here and abroad. He has members of elected and appointed Chairman of the Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. presented by the various Arch- helped the Archdiocese and its in- clergy and laity from across the diocesan Council committees, on stitutions tremendously with multi- United States. The Council con- in the country and the world, con- historic election of the new presi- Archbishop Demetrios briefed Communications, Greek Educa- million dollar donations. Last May venes twice a year in-between the ditions of war and conflict, strain dent” and the fact that the Arch- the Archdiocesan Council about the tion, Finance and Stewardship, Re- he and his wife Mary donated $5 Clergy-Laity Congress and when and anguish created by the world- diocesan Council was coincidental- recent Synaxis of the Primates of ligious Education and Hellenic Col- million to Holy Cross Theological the need arises for special issues. wide financial crisis and the many ly convening in Chicago in the the Patriarchates and the Auto- lege, Marriage and Family, Out- School in Brookline for the creation In his introductory remarks, ways they affect the faithful and same hotel that President-Elect cephalous Orthodox Churches of reach and Evangelism, Youth, Phil- of an academic chair in honor of Archbishop Demetrios spoke about our Church. Barack Obama was holding his first the World, which was convened by anthropy and Technology. Archbishop Demetrios and also a the unique and special conditions The Archbishop also noted “the press conference. Ecumenical Patriarch Convening simultaneously with Byzantine Institute. St. Michael’s Home of the Aged Honors Archbishop at Annual Name Day Gala

By Eleni Kostopoulos only a theologian but as a scholar needs of the elderly have been real- Special to The National Herald and statesman. ized and staff has been increased,” Archbishop Demetrios stated his adding that among some of the NEW YORK – St. Michael’s Home deep gratitude for the honor be- supplemented staff include four of the Aged in Yonkers, NY honored stowed upon him, thanking guests resident aides and a full-time ad- Archbishop Demetrios with the and benefactors for their support. ministration to oversee day-to-day 2008 Archangel Michael Award at He read a scripture from Chapter functions. “The future is not some- its Annual Name Day Gala on Sun- 13 of Corinthians, stressing the sig- thing we enter but something we day, November 8. The lavish affair nificance of love in all actions: create. But the truth is, this not took place at the Metropolitan Club “If I speak with the tongues of enough. We are capable of even in New York City and also celebrat- men and of angels, but do not have greater things. We need to dare to ed the Greek Orthodox residential love, I have become a noisy gong or dream more dreams.” Bishop An- adult care facility’s 50th anniver- a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift donios added that a pending Board sary, marking a milestone since its of prophecy, and know all myster- meeting will discuss a site in formation. ies and all knowledge; and if I have Yonkers harboring a large four-sto- “In May of 1958, [our facility] all faith, so as to remove moun- ry building that can potentially be was established to offer the quality tains, but do not have love, I am converted into a beautiful home, an of care our elderly community so nothing. And if I give all my posses- expensive yet very possible propo- deserves,” said Master of Cere- sions to feed the poor, and if I sur- sition. monies Peter Lambros, who is also render my body to be burned, but “St. Michael’s is not about some- a member of St. Michael’s Board of do not have love, it profits me noth- one else, someone else’s [grand- Trustees, after welcoming distin- ing… When I was a child, I used to mother or grandfather],” he said. “It’s about me and you. Not one of the residents ever thought they’d end up a resident.” Four-year beloved resident Evy Way, 89, also delivered a heartfelt speech about the urgency of philan- thropic efforts. Way, who was born in Istanbul, lived in Athens and studied in Europe and the U.S., urged for the audience’s love and Archbishop Demetrios, with newly-appointed Philoptochos President Aphrodite Skeadas, was honored philanthropy to pull through the with the 2008 Archangel Michael Award by St. Michael’s Home of the Aged on Sunday, November 8. challenging proposal of expansion. Saint Michael's is the only certi- fied residential adult care facility under the aegis of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York . The 61 residents of the home are Greek Orthodox and are pri- marily from the tri-state area but include a growing population from other parts of the U.S. The services offered by St. Michael's are de- signed for individuals who seek as- sisted living in a safe and comfort- ing Greek Orthodox environment. Additionally, St. Michael’s home is staffed on a daily basis at all Archbishop of America Demetrios receives the Archangel Michael hours, offering full-time supervi- Award by St. Michael’s Home of the Aged President Nikitas Drakotos. sion and assistance to all elderly residents. The home, which does guished guests who included the speak like a child, think like a child, not receive any governmental sub- Consuls General of Greece and reason like a child; when I became sidies or any monetary support Cyprus Aghi Balta and Andreas a man, I did away with childish from the Archdiocese, relies solely Panagiotou and Supreme Vice Pres- things. For now we see in a mirror on donations received from bene- ident of AHEPA Nicholas Kara- dimly, but then face to face; now I factors, and supporters. Six costas. Additionally, Lambros know in part, but then I will know years ago, the home received al- thanked staff members like Admin- fully just as I also have been fully most $1.5 million from contribu- istrator Valorie Savidis, for provid- known. tors who aided in the payment of ing residents with assistance and But now faith, hope, love, abide St. Michael’s expenses. According for their unwavering dedication these three; but the greatest of to Bishop Andonios, a portion of and love to the home. these is love.” the interest in the recently estab- “We have nearly doubled the ca- Still, the urgency for the home’s lished Endowment Fund will be uti- pacity of the home within the last necessary expansion and the de- lized to provide special programs 10 years, but we rely solely on your pendency on charitable donations necessary for the quality care of all Guests watch the festivities during St. Michael’s Home of the Aged’s Annual Name Day Gala and 50th An- generosity to continue our efforts,” remains strong, according to Bish- St. Michael’s residents. niversary celebration on Sunday, November 8, 2008 at the Metropolitan Club in New York. said President Nikitas Drakotos, op Andonios of Phasiane, Director who expressed gratitude for Arch- of St. Michael’s Home. bishop Demetrios’ tireless efforts to “I am astonished at how much promote the progression of St. has been accomplished in the last Michael’s Home. “In 1960 he be- 10 years,” he said. “$600,000 in came a deacon, in 1967 he escalat- debts have been paid off, $750,000 Aphrodite Skeadas Appointed as Philoptochos Pres. ed to a bishop, and in 1999 he was has gone toward beautification enthroned as Archbishop of Ameri- projects and the new expansion Continued from page 1 dency of my sister-in-law Georgia so we can effectively help the peo- ly believe that. We have to work as ca,” he said, noting the Archbish- fund has been established drawing Skeadas. One of my prime consid- ple who are in need.” Philoptochos very closely to reach op’s lifetime achievements as a not funds close to $1 million. The igrated to the U.S. She moved to erations is to grow our member- Speaking of the ways to raise more people and impress upon Yonkers, New York with her family ship.” revenues she said, “We have the an- them that when we are in a position at the age of 5. Her parents imme- According to President Skeadas nual , our chapters have to help other people who are in diately joined the Prophet Elias who served as treasurer in the pre- luncheons, dinners, bake sales, just need this is what the Gospel says parish in Yonkers. Mrs. Skeadas vious years “Philoptochos’ annual the sky is the limit with their cre- and our mission is.” QUESTION OF THE WEEK said, “I met my husband through budget is $1.4 to 1.5 million dol- ativity. Biannually, we have the Speaking about her Greek iden- the church because we both were in lars, out of which $1.2 million goes Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon. tity and culture, she said, “I am so the choir at a young age. As a mat- to philanthropic endeavors, and This year it will be in the Metropo- proud of my Greek culture and civi- Vote on our website! ter of fact I continue to sing in the the operational costs are approxi- lis of Atlanta.” lization” and she values most “the soprano section of the Church of mately $350,000.” The Philoptochos according to pride in my family, in my roots, in You have the chance to express your opinion on our website on an Our Savior in Rye.” Asked about the areas that its new president, “gives $25,000 my Church, just the person that I important question in the news. The results will be published in our With her husband Peter Philoptochos provides assistance, monthly to the St. Basil’s Acade- am.” printed edition next week along with the question for that week. Skeadas, an engineer by training, Mrs. Skeadas said, “We havea my.” She emphasized that “my cul- who got involved in real estate and tremendous Social Department and The Organization is the actual ture and my family defines me as a The question this week is: How long will it take to dig out of the the restaurant business, they have now with the way economy is I can owner of the real estate property of person.” economic crisis? two grown up children, a son and a see the need for that to only grow. the Academy. Mrs. Skeadas speaks Greek flu- ❏ 1 Year daughter who both specialize in the People who are in need for hospital “Yes, we have the deed but it is ently. Asked how she feesl about ❏ 2 Years banking industry and are high payments, for funeral bills, for owned by our Holy Archdiocese,” the use of the liturgical Greek in ❏ More ranking officials in the field. health insurance, from our own Mrs. Skeadas said. church services, she said, “I love the According to Mrs. Skeadas, Greek American Community of Asked what direction the , unfortunately I The results for last week’s question: What is your impression of Philoptochos is comprised by 485 course.” Church and Greek American Com- am not as fluent as I should be, but President-elect Barack Obama so far? chapters throughout the U.S. with She also stated that “the way the munity are headed in today, she I love to hear my Greek language in 67% voted "Positive" 26,000 members. Speaking about state of the economy is a great con- said, “Of course I have high hopes the Liturgy I think it is very impor- 23% voted "Not so positive" her vision of the Organization, she cern of ours and also is a double in our Church; it has sustained me tant” and she added, “I like a ser- 10% voted "Negative" said, “We have tremendous mo- concern because the economy is af- and my family in our humble way vice that combines Greek and Eng- mentum from the previous admin- fecting our members and the ques- and without the Church I wouldn’t lish, but that is only my personal Please vote at: www.thenationalherald.com istration, the very capable presi- tion is how to raise more revenue be the person that I am today. I tru- opinion.” 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 Stamford Church Celebrates A Night in the Kouzina, a Blessing and Consecration Taste of Greek Cooking

By Devon Lash ture. By Eleni Kostopoulos event: Costas, Parthenon, Demetri’s, The Advocate “The person who is good and Special to The National Herald Greek Islands, Artopolis Café and loves God is like a tree,” the arch- Bakery, Roditys, , Opa! Es- STAMFORD - In 1937, Samuel bishop told the crowd of about 200 CHICAGO – The past month has tiatorio and Chicago Sweet Connec- Roumeles watched as Annuncia- that surrounded the 10-foot been both eventful and successful tion. tion on sapling. for the Hellenic Museum and Cul- An art exhibit of Euripides “Rip” South Pacific Street was blessed He concluded the brief dedica- tural Center in Chicago, Ill. More Kastaris, a four-time Olympic artist, and consecrated. tion by inviting dozens of children than 400 guests attended the second was displayed in a nearby gallery. On Sunday, Roumeles watched to add dirt to the base of the new annual Chef Tasting on Thursday, HMCC also launched the “Rings of again - 71 years later - as his tree. September 18 at the River East Art Fire” Exhibition featuring artwork church, the oldest Greek Orthodox “The consecration is a rebirth of Center. The event titled, “A Night in by Katsaris on Oct. 22. The exhibi- church in the state, now on New- the church,” said the Rev. Constan- the Kouzina,” featured tasting sam- tion shared Kastaris’ extensive cre- field Avenue, was “reborn.” tine Mathews, who has led Annun- ples of chef’s interpretations on ative process that began in Greece “It was just as thrilling today as ciation for almost 31 years. “It is a Mediterranean cuisine and offered and made its way through interna- when I witnessed the first consecra- ceremony never to be repeated.” the option of accompanying the cui- tional borders, as presented through tion in 1937,” Roumeles said, paus- Although the $2 million edifice sine’s flavors with a tasting of fine the artist’s videos, photographs and ing after a bite of his on Newfield Avenue was complet- wines from different regions of documents. The museum show- during the luncheon that followed ed in 1991, Ramoglou said, the Greece. Thirteen chefs participated cased original prints and artwork in the four-hour ceremony. consecration could not be held un- ABOVE: Chef Anyfantis from Venus Greek-Cypriot Cuisine was in “A Night in the Kouzina,” which addition to working models and cor- til everything within the church, one of thirteen chefs that participated in “A Night in the Kouzina,” was chaired by Ted Diamantis of Di- respondence from behind the The church supports particularly the elaborate iconogra- which was chaired by Ted Diamantis of Diamond Importers in Chicago amond Importers. scenes. athletic leagues, phy, was complete. on Thursday, September 18 at the River East Art Center. BELOW: Chef The crew of talented chefs in- HMCC concluded the month of Tony Pappas, vice president of John Ayaleanos and an assistant from the Birch River Grill. cluded George Bambaris, co-owner October with the Annual Fall gala, philanthropic the congregation, said the church of Prairie Grass Café in Northbrook , “Passing the Torch from Athens to organizations and offers plays a large role in Stamford, as Ill., George Alpogianis, executive Chicago,” on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Greek youth programs. well as in the lives of congregants. chef for T.A.G, a Chicago-based lavish Ritz Carlton Hotel. The church supports athletic restaurant management group and Other events guests can look for- As part of the ceremony, the leagues and philanthropic organi- Jimmy Bannos, owner of Heaven on ward to include the screening of relics of saints are permanently zations, and offers Greek language Seven restaurants. “Lysippos Created,” a documentary sealed in a special gold box in the school, Sunday school and Greek In an attempt to strengthen on Alexander the Great’s Exclusive altar's Holy Table. It was conducted youth programs, Pappas said. bonds between the U.S. and Greece, Portrait on Sunday, Nov. 2. Addition- by Archbishop Demetrios of Ameri- Roumeles, the oldest living past Konstantinos Daskalopoulos, Vice ally, HMCC in collaboration with the ca, the church's highest leader in president of Annunciation Greek Consul of Greece in Chicago, served Chicago History Museum, will host the United States. Orthodox, said he remembers at- as the liaison between HMCC and a “Going for the Gold Event” on Sat- It began Saturday, when the tending Greek school. the Greek Office of Economic and urday, Dec. 6 at St. Basil Greek Or- relics of three saints were left “At home, my father had a poli- Commercial affairs for the event. thodox Church as well as “Deck the overnight on the Holy Table with a cy,” he said. “At home, you speak Some of the delectable and crafty Halls of the Museum” on Saturday, vigil candle, said Christina nothing but Greek, and if you didn't meals included stuffed leg of lamb Dec. 13. Ramoglou, a volunteer and mem- know a word, then you ask.” sandwich with caramelized sweet The HMCC was founded in 1983 ber of the events committee. Guests, including Stamford onions, olives and , “to serve Greek Americans, and the The archbishop prayed before Mayor Dannel Malloy, state Sen. prepared by John Gatsos of Tavern larger community of diverse ethnic the relics Sunday morning, then, Andrew McDonald, D-Stamford, on Rush. James C. Dragatsis and cultures, with programs that pro- leading the congregation, he and U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, Sandeep Malhotra of Marigold mote understanding of and appreci- walked around the church three R-Bridgeport, joined the congrega- Restaurant provided fresh spinach, ation for the rich cultural traditions times, to represent the trinity - Fa- tion in a meal of salad, chicken, tomatoes and feta cooked in co- of ancient and contemporary ther, Son and Holy Spirit, she said. pork and homemade Greek conut milk with cumin, coriander Greece,” according to the museum’s The long-awaited ceremony desserts in the afternoon. and red chillite, and Jeff Mauro ex- Web site, hellenicmuseum.org. continued with blessings and “The church is a big part of our ecutive chef at Powerhouse Restau- With more than 350,000 Greek prayers by the archbishop and oth- lives,” said Sofia Papaioannou, the rant presented braised pork cheeks Americans in the Chicago area, the er clergy members. It concluded youth director, who immigrated to with polenta, spoon bread and pick- HMCC “has developed innovative when young people from the the United States with her parents led plums. education programs that reflect the church helped plant a tree outside when she was 4. “It's like a big ex- Nine Chicago-based Greek high value Greek culture places on the distinctive domed-top struc- tended family.” restaurants participated in the history, arts and culture.”

PHOTOS: TNH/COSTAS BEJ Hellenic Learning Awards Wine Tasting 81 Years Young

Members of the omogeneia watch the Hellenic Learning Awards at The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce and The Cyprus-US St. Demetrios Church in Jamaica, N.Y. celebrated its 81st anniversary Chian House in Astoria on Sunday, November 9, 2008. In the front Chamber of Commerce held a Wine and Food Tasting featuring wines at its annual dance on November 8. In the photo are: Angelo Argeros, rows on the left are Stella Kokkolis, Apostolos Fountas and Maria from Greece and Cyprus and food samples from top Hellenic restau- Evangelos Katechis, George Argeros, Popi Hirakis, Manolis Hirakis, Makedon. On the right are Consul General of Greece Aghi Balta, An- rants in the New York metro area on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Anna Speris, John Papagiannopoulos, George Makris, Gabby Roy, dreas Panayiotou, Chris Ioannides and John Efthimiopoulos. Battery Gardens Restaurant in New York. Maria Hirklis, Peter Dafnis and Fr. Konstantinos Kalogridis.

Feast Day of St. Nektarios

The annual Feast Day of St. Nektarios was extra special for the members of St. Nektarios parish in Brook- lyn on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Bishop Vikentios of Apameia presided over the two days of celebra- Dancing, Cretan-Style tions which began with services on Saturday and ended with the divine liturgy on Sunday.

The New York Cretan Association “Minos” held its 31st annual banquet on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the hall of the Cretan Association “Omonoia.” Young Cretans impressed those in attendance with acrobat- ic and popular dance moves from the Mediterranean island that were wildly applauded. Christopher Columbus: Another Theory of Origin

By Helen Panarites Columbus was in fact Greek.” Special to The National Herald Canoutas was born in Greece, Don’t miss... educated as a lawyer and was a WASHINGTON- The Hellenic Soci- member of the European Bar of ety Prometheas recently sponsored a what was then be- The National Herald’s lecture at Saint George Greek Ortho- fore coming to America in 1905. Ac- dox Church in Bethesda, , cording to “Greeks in America” by T. where James L. Marketos, Esq. pre- Burgess, Canoutas became a mem- sented a talk on the book “Christo- ber of the Massachusetts and New pher Columbus: Greek Nobleman” York Bars. by Seraphim Canoutas, J. D. James Marketos said that when Greek Marketos is with the firm of he was growing up an annual de- Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe, LLP in bate took place in the household be- Washington, D.C. whose practice tween father and son. Marketos’ fa- encompasses many areas of law. ther insisted Columbus was Greek Food &Wine Among Marketos’ other interests is pointing to a blue-covered book a scholarly pursuit on the subject of high on a shelf. Based on what he Christopher Columbus’ origins. was taught in school, Marketos said Special Insert He shared an illuminating and that he was Italian. When Marketos’ intriguing set of facts derived father died and the book came to his from the book by Seraphim G. ALEXANDER J. MARKETOS hands, he decided to read the book Canoutas who was also a lawyer. James L. Marketos gave a lecture for himself. Marketos “could not put Marketos said that he wanted “to about Christopher Columbus on it down; and when I was finished, it Coming November 29, 2008 bring that book and its thesis to your Friday, October 3, 2008 in completely changed my thinking attention with the possibility that Bethesda, Maryland. about Christopher Columbus.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 COMMUNITY 5 : Point Man for Obama-Biden Transition to the White House

Continued from page 1 those issues and others as he works stroying embryos is akin to killing a to undo policies enacted during fetus. Mr. Obama has supported the as a lobbyist, taking on clients like eight years of Republican gover- research in an effort to find cures the Nevada Resort Association and nance, Mr. Podesta said, noting for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. the American Insurance Associa- that a President can use such orders Many moderate Republicans also tion. But after the Republican to move quickly on his own. support the research, giving it the sweep in the 2002-midterm elec- “There’s a lot that the President stamp of . tions, he decided to focus on help- can do by using his executive au- On drilling, the federal Bureau ing the Democrats rebuild. thority, without waiting for Con- of Land Management is opening He observed that a leading gressional action, and I think we’ll about 360,000 acres of public land source of Republican success was see the new President do that. I in Utah to oil and gas drilling. Bush their superior intellectual infra- think that he feels like he has a real Administration officials argue that structure: institutions outside gov- mandate for change. We need to the drilling will not harm sensitive ernment which helped develop and get off the course that the Bush Ad- areas; environmentalists oppose it. communicate pragmatic conserva- ministration has set,” he told the “They want to have oil and gas tive ideas, even when the GOP was Associated Press. drilling in some of the most sensi- not in power. The incoming administration is tive, fragile lands in Utah,” Mr. Mr. Podesta focused on building conducting an extensive review of Podesta said. “I think that’s a mis- a liberal counterweight to the con- Mr. Bush’s executive orders, Mr. take.” servative Heritage Foundation, a Podesta told “FOX News Sunday” Mr. Obama is working to build a well-financed group which has fun- last week, and is looking for quick diverse Cabinet, Mr. Podesta ex- neled experts into government po- changes Mr. Obama can make from plained, one which will reach out sitions and produces readable poli- his first day in office. to both Republicans and Indepen- cy reports for Congress. That coun- “As a candidate, Senator Obama dents – part of the broad coalition terweight became the Center for said that he wanted all the Bush ex- which supported Mr. Obama dur- American Progress. ecutive orders reviewed, and de- ing the race against Senator John Mr. Podesta spent the last five cide which ones should be kept and McCain (R-Arizona). Defense Sec- years building liberal policymaking which ones should be repealed and retary Robert Gates has been men- muscle as president of CAP, a lav- which ones should be amended, tioned as a possible holdover, for ishly financed research organiza- and that process is going on. It’s example. tion he founded in 2003. CAP has been undertaken,” he said. Mr. Podesta also told CNN’s since grown into a 180-employee, The Obama team will be “look- “Late Edition” that Mr. Obama will $25-million-a-year star in the con- John Podesta, right, confers with President-Elect (then U.S. Senator) Barack Obama during the Presiden- ing at, again, virtually every agency push Congress to enact “at least stellation of Washington think tial Healthcare Forum cosponsored by the Center for American Progress at UNLV in March 2007. to see where we can move forward part” of an economic stimulus tanks, effectively amounting to a – whether that’s on energy transfor- package before he takes office in “government in exile” for Democra- named to the Obama transition cratic administration. The grandson of Greek and Ital- mation, on improving healthcare, January, underscoring that the tic policy experts. Its roster in- team last week, he sent an e-mail He is also seen as being able to ian immigrants, Mr. Podesta grew or on stem cell research,” he added. problems Americans are now fac- cludes other prominent veterans of message to the Center’s staff pledg- offer invaluable experience from up in Chicago; graduated from There is a lot the new President ing need both short-term and long- the Clinton Administration, among ing that he “will not be joining the his time running a White House un- Knox College in ; and earned can do without waiting for Con- term approaches. them Gene B. Sperling and Laura new administration, and will re- der siege. With his gloves-off ap- a law degree from Georgetown gress, Mr. Podesta pointed out, and “It’s clear that we need to stabi- Tyson, both former White House turn to American Progress after the proach to politics, he is respected University Law Center. He has voters can expect to see Mr. Obama lize the economy – to deal with the economic advisors. transition ends.” for his command of policy issues af- three children and two grandchil- make a manifest effort to restore “a financial meltdown that’s now Mr. Podesta has also poured Mr. Podesta is linked to Mr. Oba- ter five years of running his own dren, and celebrated his 30th wed- sense that the country is working spreading across the rest of the money into building up liberal po- ma by Mr. Daschle, a former Senate Washington research organization, ding anniversary on Election Day. on behalf of the common good.” economy. The auto industry is real- litical communications. CAP sched- majority leader; Pete Rouse, Mr. the , a lobbying and He is an avid runner. He is nee- Presidents have long used exec- ly, really back on its heels,” he said. ules events which often end up be- Obama’s chief of staff in the Sen- public affairs firm based in Wash- dle-thin and intense. He is reputed utive orders to impose policy and Mr. Podesta said Congress could ing shown on C-SPAN; sponsors ate; and Congressman Rahm ington, which he founded with his to have an often-sharp tongue, and set priorities. One of President extend unemployment benefits for about 60 liberal college newspa- Emanuel (D-Illinois), who is Mr. brother Anthony in 1988 (in 2007, has also been described as having a Bush’s first acts was to reinstate full laid-off workers and provide assis- pers; hosts a prominent blog, Obama’s chief of staff-designee. the Podesta firm reported over $11 sharp sense of humor. abortion restrictions on U.S. aid tance to states grappling with in- ThinkProgress.org; and provides a While they both come from million in lobbying income, and Mr. Podesta indicated earlier this overseas. Those restrictions were creased Medicaid costs quickly. But free downloadable daily news Chicago, Mr. Podesta does not Tony Podesta was ranked by his week that Mr. Obama plans to use first ordered by President Reagan, he said efforts to improve schools, package called “Mic Check” for lib- know Mr. Obama particularly well, peers as the third most influential his executive powers to make an im- and the first President Bush fol- expand healthcare coverage and eral radio stations to broadcast. and he supported Senator Hillary lobbyist in Washington). mediate impact when he assumes lowed suit. President Clinton lifted wean the country’s energy industry With Democrats back in control Clinton (D-New York) during the Mr. Podesta is also the co-author office, perhaps reversing Bush Ad- them soon after he occupied the away from imported fuels “need to of the Executive branch, the ques- primaries. of “The Power of Progress: How ministration policies on stem cell re- Oval Office, and it wouldn’t be sur- be tackled together.” tion now is whether the center will Mr. Podesta has nonetheless America’s Progressives Can (Once search and domestic drilling for oil prising if Mr. Obama did the same. keep going. If its policy experts all switched over to the Obama Cam- Again) Save Our Economy, Our Cli- and natural gas. Based on the Elec- Mr. Bush used his executive The above incorporates informa- leave for government jobs, it could paign smoothly, having earned Mr. mate, and Our Country,” which laid tion results, he added, the Presi- power to limit federal spending on tion from reports published by collapse as quickly as it rose. Obama’s trust with weeks of me- out a stinging critique of the Bush dent-Elect has a strong mandate. embryonic stem cell research, a po- the International Herald Tribune, But the former top Clinton aide, thodical, behind-the-scenes prepa- Administration and detailed policy Mr. Obama is reviewing Presi- sition championed by opponents of New York Times, CNN and the As- for one, plans to stay. When he was rations for building the next Demo- prescriptions. dent Bush’s executive orders on abortion rights who argue that de- sociated Press. Kokkalis Talks About Ties to Greek Americans and Fans of His Olympiakos Team

Continued from page 1 from Southeastern Europe and the junta and restoration of a democra- Middle East – the Harvard academic tic government in 1974 has run its especially the fans of his football community learned more about key course. [soccer] club Olympiakos . issues of interest to Greece, and we S. Kokkalis: You are correct in Mr. Kokkalis, who received Cos- were able to build new networks of saying that I avoid making political mos FM's Phidippides Award, said cooperation. I remain ever grateful statements, because I am a busi- he considered the award a great to the administration of Harvard nessman and I want to speak on is- honor, citing his belief that Greek University and the Kennedy School sues that I know about. However, American media express the voice for the support and guidance they you question is general, and so I and identity of the Greek Commu- lent to the program. would say that we have come a nity in the United States. Mr. TNH: You have also established long way since the end of the junta. Kokkalis also hailed the members Athens Information Technology, a The political agenda has already of these media for their enthusiasm Carnegie Mellon University affili- been transformed on so many occa- and belief in the ideals and ideas in- ate which provides students with sions since then, with the major spiring Greeks of the Diaspora. high-level training in areas of tech- highlights being our admission into In his interview, Mr. Kokkalis nology. Are you planning on up- the , and more re- touches on several issues currently grading this education and re- cently into the . I think occupying public interest, and search center into a university what is now needed is agreement notes that “education is the best in- when the opportunity arises? between political parties for an im- vestment to improve the economy, S. Kokkalis: Education is the proved education system, and and society as a whole.” He also best investment for the improve- quicker decision-making for the fu- said that Greece needs bipartisan ment of the economy, and society ture of the economy and invest- agreement to improve its education as a whole. I have personal experi- ments. system, and that the Greek Govern- ence in the field of technology, re- TNH: Recently, many football ment needs to be quicker in its deci- search and development due to my clubs have started to turn to a sys- sion-making on the future of the business activities in this industry. tem of multi-shareholders. Is economy and investments. Unfortunately, there is a large gap Olympiakos thinking of doing Finally, referring to the future of in Greece when it comes to linking something similar? education to the job market. As you S. Kokkalis: Olympiakos was know, an economy without flexible the first club to implement the mul- TNH/COSTAS BEJ and dynamic entrepreneurship ti-shareholder model in its basket- Greek technology mogul and Olympiakos FC President Socrates Kokkalis, third from right, with (from left) cannot progress. Demands are high ball club, at the start of the 2004 his son Socrates, Jr., his wife Elena and his son Petros at the Hellenic Public Radio-Cosmos FM gala honor- in today's world, and although season. At the present time, ing him at the Harvard Club in New York on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Greece possesses excellent faculty Olympiakos FC is supported by a in its public universities, it does not strong management and millions of regards to the grants and facilita- ment that Panathinaikos or any homeland may not be as great as it have the necessary flexibility. AIT fans. Naturally, when it comes to tions made by the state to your rival other club will receive from the once was, but Greek American me- already boasts a very impressive the future, no idea can be discount- Panathinaikos in their effort to state, it will demand that the same dia capture the identity of the record in the field of research, and ed, but I can tell you that any op- build their new stadium. rules apply in its case, as provided Greek Community of the U.S. I ex- its graduates go on to achieve great tion we choose to follow will be S. Kokkalis: Olympiakos is in by one of the terms in the agree- tend my sincere congratulations to professional success. It is an inter- done so based out of sole consider- favor of new stadiums being built, ment between Olympiakos and the these people for their enthusiasm national school, with 200 students ation for the best interests of since it is only through major in- state during the construction of the and their belief in ideals and ideas. from over 20 countries. AIT a small Olympiakos and its fans. vestments like these that every new . This helps make the honor given to and flexible institution, with a TNH: Together with the other club, and by extension Greek soc- TNH: What does the honor be- me for the work being done by the highly specialized curriculum. Its large football clubs in Greece's First cer, can progress. A sterling exam- stowed up you by Hellenic Public Kokkalis Foundation, the Kokkalis goal is not to take the place of pub- Division, you took the handling of ple is the new Radio-Cosmos FM mean to you, Program at Harvard, and AIT even lic universities, but it certainly has championship league play into stadium that Olympiakos invested how close do you feel to the Greek greater. I come to New York quite all the qualifications to pursue uni- your own hands, forming the Super in. Olympiakos is also in favor of American Community, and why? often and each time I am here I am versity accreditation, as soon as the League. However, you chose to fol- state aid to clubs to help make S. Kokkalis: The award I re- left impressed with the dynamic state outlines the necessary criteria low a different course when it came these types of investments attain- ceived from Cosmos FM is a great nature of the city and its youth. I al- for private institutions to apply for to television rights. Won't this able. However, we absolutely insist honor for me, since the radio pro- so have a special relationship with such recognition. cause a rift in the Super League? that any grants and facilitations gram is an important institution in the many fans of Olympiakos living TNH: You are a businessman S. Kokkalis: Olympiakos' man- made by the state be the same for Greek American Community, which in New York, and I get especially TNH/COSTAS BEJ who is active all around the globe, agement is primarily concerned all clubs and investors. I want to helps link its members. With to- happy whenever I see the love and Greek technology mogul and and yours is perhaps the only com- with protecting the interests of the make it clear that if Olympiakos day's advancements in communica- passion that people have for Olympiakos FC President feted pany that exports advanced tech- club, without intending this to discovers differences in the treat- tion, the need for news from the Olympiakos. by Hellenic Public Radio-Cosmos nologies - which is uncharted mean that we do not care about the FM for his advocacy of Hellenism ground for a Greek-owned enter- wider interests of the Greek Super on Wednesday, November 12. prise. How has the international League and Greek soccer in gener- economic crisis affected you? al. In regards to common television his football club Olympiakos, Mr. S. Kokkalis: The INTRALOT rights, Olympiakos was not and is Law Firm Kokkalis reassured fans that man- and INTRACOM Groups are active not opposed to the idea. We do J O H N S P I R I D A K I S agement was caring for the storied in over 60 countries around the however believe that it was not the The Law Firm the Community Trusts club's best interests, without over- world, from Argentina to New right time for Olympiakos or the looking the interests of Greek foot- Zealand, and while this exposes us other clubs to move ahead with a ball in general. The full text of to multiple risks, it also provides us group TV deal. Our main reasoning ACCIDENTS-MEDICAL MALPRACTICE TNH's interview with Mr. Kokkalis with many options. Specifically, in is that the mass communication in- is included below: regards to the economic crisis, my dustry is undergoing major • Construction • Car/Motor Vehicle Accidents TNH: For many years now, you companies have great experience changes, and as a result, two years • Slip & Fall • Divorces • Wills • Estates have been placing special emphasis in dealing with these situations, from now the circumstances will be on the Kokkalis Program at Har- and I believe that we will face the more favorable than they are now • Also cases in Greece vard University's Kennedy School challenge successfully and contin- and profits will be greater for of Government. Eleven years since ue to see the opportunities that lie everyone. Based on the present sit- Free consultations • Home & Hospital visits • 24 Hours • 7 Days its inception, how satisfied are you behind these risks and crises. This uation, Olympiakos decided that it with the results of the program? crisis is due to specific causes and was in its best interest to negotiate Mr. Spiridakis Legal expenses are payable S. Kokkalis: My collaboration mistakes attributed to lending its new TV contract on the open and his colleagues with the Kennedy School of Govern- practices. The sooner we realize market, and not with a premium have successfully at the conclusion of the case ment was especially successful, and this, the sooner we will come up subscription channel. I also believe won over $50 million it lead to the formation of a model with the necessary solutions. that the way in which the process for clients Call at (212) 768-8088 or (718) 204-8600 program specializing in public ser- TNH: You never speak publicly surrounding the decision for group the past 20 years vice. Aside from the individuals that about politics. Nevertheless, allow TV rights took place could have a b nextlaw@.com • www.johnspiridakis.com studied in the program – 50 gradu- us to ask if you believe that the po- been different. ate students and 250 individuals at- litical system in Greece which has TNH: Perhaps you feel that OFFICES: , Queens (Astoria), Brooklyn, Long Island, LICENSED: New York, New Jersey tending executive training courses been in place since the end of the Olympiakos was shortchanged in 6 FEATURE THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 New John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center Opens Watertown Priest was Structural

PITTSBURGH – Children’s Hospi- Engineer in His “Previous Life” tal of Pittsburgh officially opened its new 10-story, state-of-the-art By Theodore Kalmoukos met with the parish council I told Rangos Sr. Research Center, mark- Special to The National Herald them that there should be some- ing the first completed phase of its thing on the horizon. It should be new premier pediatric campus at BOSTON – The Taxiarchae Greek something that is on their minds the University of Pittsburgh Med- Orthodox parish of Watertown, and something that should be a log- ical Center. Massachusetts, which celebrated on ical conclusion of what we do with With more than 300,000 square Saturday, November 8, its feast day the community. Logistically and fi- feet of space, the new research cen- has as of September 1, a new priest nancially it is a really incredible ter – for which Greek American with a special skill. Fr. Demetrios task, there is no doubt about it, but business magnate John G. Rangos Tonias, was an accomplished bridge it is something that we need to have provided an exceedingly generous engineer in “his previous life” be- in the mentality of our church. Too grant – will serve as the hub of pe- fore he received the great calling to often we are satisfied to keep the diatric health research for the re- become a priest. lights on and there is value to that gion. The center – double the size In an interview with The Nation- because we need to maintain the fa- of the current location – will en- al Herald, Fr. Tonias, speaking cilities, but we need to grow them. hance the hospital’s ability to re- about the parish, said, “The word The other Christian Churches have cruit top researchers from around that describes this parish is dynamic realized this. It should be a goal of the world. and that reflects the work of the the community. I will support it Mr. Rangos has been a strong priests that preceded me, Fr. Em- without a doubt. I understand that and consistent supporter of Chil- manuel Metaxas and Fr. Theodore this is not something that is going to dren’s Hospital for more than two Barbas. Both of them have done a happen tomorrow. It is a major decades, and has contributed more phenomenal job with the communi- commitment. When you see 400 than $8 million to support vital re- ty building the ministries.” kids say the pater imwn (Our Fa- search into childhood diseases such Fr. Metaxas has served the parish ther) in a day Liturgy you see the as diabetes. continuously and diligently for over value right there.” “There is nothing worse than a 50 years and continues to serve it Fr. Tonias is a first generation child suffering from a debilitating today as a retired priest assisting Greek American. His father is from disease or illness. One way to help the presiding priest. Fr. Barbas Thessaloniki and his mother from build a healthy and strong tomor- served the parish for more than a Mistras. He has never been to row is by supporting research that decade and he was recently ap- Greece. “Greece is in our hearts. can help find cures for childhood BILL EXLER pointed chancellor of the Boston The course of life has not got me diseases today,” Mr. Rangos said. The unveiling of the new John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center at the New Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Metropolis. “People reflect their there yet” he said. “Children’s Hospital provides some Campus in Lawrenceville. (L-R) Children’s Hospital CEO Roger Oxendale; John G. Rangos Sr.; Dr. Arthur priest and so you can tell the char- Among the books on his library of the best pediatric care in the Levine, dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh; Rev. Sarantos Serviou, pastor of acter of the people by the priest who shelf was a book on bridge con- country, and that’s one of the many Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Pittsburgh; Mary Jo Dively, chair of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Board of serves them,” Fr. Tonias said, and he struction bearing his name. Fr. To- reasons I have continued to support Trustees; Judge Jill Rangos, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County. added “They embrace me with love nias was a civil structural engineer; them over the years. It’s our re- and respect and I have nothing but “in my previous life” he said joking- sponsibility to help ensure that all and increasing success. ute to Mr. Rangos and his leader- cational and research collaboration praise for the entire community. ly. children have a bright and healthy “Mr. Rangos is not only commit- ship. He is a person who under- with John Hopkins last month. The Speaking about his vision for the future.” ted to pediatric health care. He tru- stands how important research is to collaborative agreement between parish, he said, “Youth is a central Mary Jo Dively, who chairs the ly understands the importance of the organization, and he looks at the two institutions was officially piece of this community, both in Hospital’s board of trustees, said research, and how it can make an how the contribution he plans to signed this past April 11 in Balti- terms of the children of the commu- Mr. Rangos has been instrumental impact on pediatric care nation- make can motivate researchers and more. Dr. Myron L. Weisfeldt, di- nity, but also in terms of young cou- to the institution’s steady growth wide. The new facility is a real trib- foster overall growth,” she said. rector of Johns Hopkins Medicine ples with families and that is a spe- Children’s Hospital of Pitts- led a Johns Hopkins delegation cial charisma that exists here.” burgh’s research heritage includes during an official visit to Greece on The parish today is comprised contributions to medical science October 15-16. by “more than 600 families, that are dating back to Jonas Salk’s historic Dr. Weisfeldt and his team of pledged members,” Fr. Tonias ex- polio vaccine. There are currently Greek doctors met with University plained and he added “It is a more than 350 scientists and clini- of Rector Stavros Koubias, healthy community. I have a formu- cians dedicated to research, and 16 and visited the Patras University la that I follow, take the pledged endowed chairs supporting Hospital to meet with its scientific number cut in half that is your core, groundbreaking research. Each personnel and view the existing in- double it and that is who you serve. Children’s Hospital investigator is a frastructure. The meeting also de- So my vision and goal is reaching full-time member of the of the Uni- termined the basis for an efficient those numbers from 600 to 1,200 versity of Pittsburgh faculty. scientific and pioneering collabora- and making them more active mem- The new Rangos facility, which tion in the fields of health and relat- bers of the community.” officially opened its doors this past ed scientific fields. Asked if the current economic October 29, will support biomed- The main Scientific and Re- crisis has influenced the parish, he ical research, including pediatric search disciplines included in the said, “As of this calendar year, we cancer, diabetes, heart disease, liv- Agreement are neurosciences and fortunately have not felt it yet. Our Fr. Demetrios Tonias was a struc- er failure, childhood infection and brain imaging; clinical immunolo- numbers are in line from where tural engineer before becoming a inflammatory diseases, genomics, gy; public health; bioengineering they were in 2007, both in terms of priest. immunology and neuroscience,BILL EXLER and biomedicine; cardiological pledges and the amount pledged. among other fields. The new flexi- imaging; research methodology Having said that, as we are entering Asked what happened to his pre- ble lab space can accommodate 70 and biostatistics; and biological in- 2009, it is obviously a concern.” vious career, he said, “You get mar- principal investigators. dicators and genetic approach to Asked if he uses the liturgical ried, you start going to church and Mr. Rangos’ generosity and com- neuro-psychiatric diseases. Greek language in the worship, Fr. you start listening to things. As you mitment to healthcare does not A reception ceremony was held Tonias said, “Absolutely, probably get married you have children and stop in Pittsburgh. He has also giv- at the Great University Hall, where 70 to 30 percent Greek to English,” things become important to you en millions to other universities goals and aims of the collaboration he said, adding that “We are the and you begin to encounter the and medical schools, and is respon- were presented to government rep- Church of the Ecumenical Patriar- faith in a mature level. I started sible for championing the educa- resentatives and local authorities. chate. We are unlike the Antiochian reading the books about Orthodoxy, tional collaboration between Johns During the ceremony, Dr. Weisfeldt Church, the Russian communities, and in 1996 I went to the seminary.” Hopkins School of Medicine and introduced a special video greeting we are unlike other jurisdictions, Asked what he found in priest- John G. Rangos addresses the crowd following the unveiling of the the University of Patras in Greece. from Mr. Rangos, who is also a and we are the custodians of this hood that he did not find in engi- new Rangos Research Center at the New Children’s Hospital of Pitts- JOHNS HOPKINS AND member of the Johns Hopkins language and if we do not preserve neering, Fr. Tonias said, “I love en- burgh campus. Rangos has been a strong and consistent supporter of UNIVERSITY OF PATRAS School of Medicine Board of Visi- and maintain this language and gineering but in the priesthood you the Hospital for more than two decades, and has contributed millions The University of Patras an- tors and a longtime benefactor of leave it to others to preserve, inter- put you head on the pillow every to support vital research on childhood diseases such as diabetes. nounced the validation of its edu- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. pret, translate and sometimes the night and you know you have done translations and the interpretation something that is really significant.” of this language is quite different of Asked what his opinion on ho- what the reality is. What liturgical mosexuality is, he said, “The posi- celebration of the language allows tion of the Church is very clear. us to do is to keep it vibrant and There are activities that the Church Political and Financial Questions from 1919 alive. English is useful because it believes are self - destructive. It is a helps us teach the Greek.” form of a relationship that doesn’t By Stavros Stavridis (1776-1831) and Harilaos Tricoupis Armenians in Trebizond. During the Balkan Wars of 1912-13, He also said, “It is inherently im- bring someone to God in terms of Special to The National Herald (1832-1896) espoused similar ideas. Whilst Venizelos is depicted as a the Bulgarians wanted to occupy portant for us to maintain and pre- Theosis, but rather hinders that Both of these political figures man of moderation, he did have his Constantinople but was rebuffed by serve the Greek of the Church. The progress.” He went on to say “that PART 1 were very interested in foreign af- detractors too. He was bitterly criti- the Great Powers. laid claim knowledge of Greek is pure power doesn’t necessarily make people A correspondent of the Christian fairs but were more immediately cized “at Athens, roused the Greeks to it in March 1915 which was the in the sense to really understand the bad people, but their behavior is not Science Monitor interviewed concerned with internal affairs. of North Thrace, Constantinople and first of the secret treaties negotiated theology and the faith. When we constructive and it is not considered Professor A.Andreades in early May Capodistrias arrived in Greece in Pontus to protest.” Andreades under- by the Entente- Britain, France and say sygkatabasis, katadexamenos to be blessed by God.” 1919 in New York. The interview January 1828 facing the problems of stood that “From a Greek point of Russia- to carve up the Ottoman we know what it means, and it has a Asked if homosexuals should be was published in four installments establishing a civil service, an educa- view of course one could easily justi- Empire during the First World War. context, it is not a series of words on able to become priests or bishops, on May 2, 3, 6 and 7, respectively. tion system, reviving economic activ- fy this dissatisfaction. From a hu- Secondly it would ensure the Turkish a page. When you chanted it lives in Fr. Tonias said, “The decision who The first two articles deal with Greek ity and introducing a currency and manitarian point of view however Straits remained open to all ship- your bones and it has a real value” gets to be ordained is not mine to diplomacy and the others discuss fi- banking system. He was assassinated cannot help admiring the liberal pol- ping, in times of war and peace, to Asked if it is among his vision to make. It is a decision of the Synod nancial and economic matters. The by George and Constantine icy which paves the way for a confed- travel from the through establish a Greek Day School in the and the qualities of the person to be information provided by Andreades Mavromichalis on October 9, 1831 eration of the Christian nations of the Sea of Marmora and enter the parish, Fr. Tonias said, “When I first ordained.” is placed within the context of the as he was about to enter the church the Near East.” He supported Black Sea without hindrance. Paris Peace Conference in 1919. at Nafplion for having imprisoned Venizelos foreign policy endeavors. Finally, Romania might have sup- Professor Andreades was some members of the Mavromichalis ported Venizelos claim of President of the Anglo-Hellenic clan. Tricoupis was a reform-minded Constantinople being international- CLASSIFIEDS League in Athens and also a politician who sought improving He improved the Greek ized and also seeing the Sultan’s ad- Professor of Law at the University of Greece’s economic and political sys- armed forces, raised ministration established in Asia Athens. He belonged to Societe tem before embarking on any for- Minor. Astoria, New York 11105 d’Economie (Paris), Royal Economic eign adventures. 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He stated that portunity that “[they] would over- closed down the Straits which direct- to his American audience that “Greece desires that the liberation of whelmingly vote in favor of joining ly impacted on the supply of war ma- Venizelos was a man of moderation the nations subject to Turkey should up with Greece.” terial and commerce to Romania and and that Greece was not a greedy be completed and supplemented by Finally, he extolled Venizelos’ rea- Tsarist Russia. power in putting forward her territo- a Balkan Federation.” To support his sonableness with Greece repudiating It could be argued that Romania rial claims at the Paris Peace latter statement, he cited Rigas her claims to Trebizond and Sinope might have seen the international- Conference. Feraios as the one who originally es- containing Greek populations that ization of Constantinople from three poused the idea of a Balkan were to be included in the future viewpoints. 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Continued from page 1 NIKI TSONGAS and Reserves recruit As a Florida state representa- In Massachusetts, Rep. Tsongas healthcare professionals became tive, she fought for children’s is- almost as much as the pundit was elected to her first full term af- law. sues, including more money for lo- does,” he wrote last week, noting ter winning a special election to suc- As a member of the House Armed cal schools, and helped improve that Senate Majority Leader Harry ceed Marty Meehan last year. In a Services and Budget panels, she has healthcare for senior citizens. A fis- Reid (D-Nevada) lost his Senate bid state congressional delegation brim- worked to steer federal funding to cal conservative, she also voted to in 1974; suffered a landslide loss ming with high-profile politicians her district, which includes old in- eliminate taxes on investments; the next year in Las Vegas’ mayoral like as Barney Frank and Ed Markey, dustrial cities like Lowell and joined successful efforts to quash a contest; and got elected to Con- she takes a more laid-back approach Lawrence, along with more affluent proposed tax on services; and en- gress six years later, where he has and rarely makes waves.. suburbs such as Concord and Acton. joyed support from the Florida been ever since. “It’s fair to say she’s kept a very Her Armed Services slot is impor- Chamber of Commerce. Rep.-Elect Titus is named after low profile,” said Paul Watanabe, a tant to her district’s defense firms. Ms. Kosmas is the owner of Pres- her grandfather, Arthur Costandi- professor of political science at the Rep. Tsongas also spent the final tige Properties, a real estate compa- nos Cathones, who first came to University of Massachusetts in weeks of the election season cam- ny located in New Smyrna Beach, America in 1911. She has dedicat- Boston. “She clearly has done noth- paigning for Mr. Obama in New Florida since 1979. She was active ed her entire professional life to ed- ing to ruffle any feathers, and if Hampshire. She said she expects in planning and the development of ucation and public service. She has you’re an incumbent, that’s a good Congress to return for a lame duck an award-winning environmentally taught Government Studies at the position to be in.” session to craft another economic planned community in New Smyr- University of Nevada in Las Vegas Ms. Tsongas, 62, was sworn in by stimulus bill. na Beach, and chaired the board for for 30 years, and had represented House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Cal- “The economic stimulus package the United Way of Volusia County. the people in the Nevada Legisla- ifornia), and became the first is just one piece of it,” she said. “We She has served on the executive ture since 1988, serving as Democ- woman to join the Massachusetts understand that there’s much work board of many local organizations, ratic minority leader from 1993 un- Congressional delegation since yet to be done.” including Friends of Spruce Creek til May 2008. 1983, when Republican Margaret SUZANNE KOSMAS Preserve and Southeast Volusia A strong advocate for education Heckler departed after losing a re- Finally, in Florida’s 24th Con- Habitat for Humanity. She was also at all levels, Ms. Titus has fought to Rep.-Elect Dina Titus (D-Nevada) election bid. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas gressional District, Rep.-Elect - vice president of the Volusia/Fla- maintain smaller class size in the One year after assuming the seat (D-Massachusetts) mas trounced Republican Tom gler Boys & Girls Club, and served formative early grades, and spon- hails from the Greek Jewish com- once held by her late husband, Ms. Feeney III 57-41 percent. Ties to on Volusia County’s Planning and sored legislation for full-day munity of Thessaloniki, has devot- Tsongas has proven to be a smooth the State Children’s Health Insur- Abramoff, who pled guilty to fraud, Zoning Boards, as well as on the kindergarten. ed a lifetime of commitment to fit in the all-Democratic and other- ance Program. conspiracy and tax evasion, and is Cultural Arts Advisory Board, for She has also sought to protect Nevada, having served in the wise all-male Massachusetts delega- That override failed, but Rep. now in federal prison, dogged Mr. many years. Nevada’s most vulnerable citizens – House of Representatives since tion, and the Lowell Democrat has Tsongas said she will prioritize ex- Feeney throughout the campaign. children, seniors, and the disabled. 1999. built a reputation on Capitol Hill as panding access to healthcare, job In the heavily advertised race, She sponsored legislation creating A Las Vegas resident for more a team player. creation and ending the unpopular Mr. Feeney’s link with Abramoff, Nevada’s Check Up Program to cov- than four decades, she has never Most freshman lawmakers have Iraq war. who was also suspected of being in- er uninsured children. She cospon- forgotten that, when her family weeks to prepare for their new jobs. “It’s been a remarkable year, volved with the murder of Greek sored a successful bill allowing se- headed West in search of a better But Rep. Tsongas plunged into her from being elected on a Tuesday and American millionaire Gus Boulis, niors and other Nevada residents to life, they found it in southern Neva- new job shortly after clinching the sworn in on a Thursday. It was quite became a central issue. purchase less expensive prescrip- da. special election against Mr. Meehan, a moment to be sworn in by the first Mr. Feeney, who was first elected tion drugs from Canada; pushed After completing junior high who left the House to become chan- female speaker of the House of Rep- in 2002, apologized repeatedly to successful legislation mandating and high school in Las Vegas, she cellor of the University of Massachu- resentatives. I’m fortunate to be in voters for accepting a free golfing enhanced penalties for criminals became the first member of her setts-Lowell. great company,” she said in a recent trip to Scotland from Abramoff, re- who commit identity theft; and family to attend college when she interview with the Associated Press. ferring to it as a “rookie mistake,” won passage of legislation dou- enrolled as an undergraduate at She is the widow of , but it was not enough for him to bling penalties for offenders who UNLV, where she was elected stu- a former Democratic senator and overcome a political climate al- commit crimes against disabled dent body president her senior year Presidential candidate who held ready hostile to Republicans. persons. and graduated with honors in Massachusetts 5th District seat for Emerging triumphant, Ms. Kos- Developing renewable energy 1972, earning a bachelor’s degree two terms in the 1970’s before win- mas will now represent parts of Bre- resources has also been one of her in Political Science. ning election to the U.S. Senate in vard, Orange, Seminole and Volusia priorities in state government. She After obtaining her law degree 1978. Mr. Tsongas died in 1997 of Counties, and said she is focused on successfully pushed legislation to from the University of San Diego complications from the cancer bringing integrity back to Congress, establish a renewable portfolio School of Law in 1976, Ms. Berkley which had led him to retire from the noting that unity and problem-solv- standard requiring utility compa- returned to Las Vegas and em- Senate in 1985. He made a mark on ing were key to her successful cam- nies to acquire a certain percentage barked on her professional career. the national political stage after paign. of green power, and championed Working to meet the needs of beating Bill Clinton in the 1992 New “I think there’s a common theme creating a net metering program to the rapidly growing Las Vegas Val- Hampshire primary during a period that people are really tired of parti- allow individuals to generate their ley has been a key focus of her work of remission. sanship and power politics, and I own power and sell the excess back in Congress. Her priorities also in- “When I sought this office, I want people to come together to Rep.-Elect Suzanne Kosmas (D- to the utility companies. She also clude securing more resources for thought it was the best way one solve the problems that are impor- Florida) sponsored successful legislation to education and transportation in could possibly live one’s life. I saw tant to them in their everyday create an inventory and registry of southern Nevada; increasing access that in my shared life with Paul, and lives,” she said. Two more Greek Americans Nevada companies which emit to affordable, high quality health- nothing that I have experienced to Ms. Kosmas, 62, is a divorced were unsuccessful in their bids for greenhouse gases to help reduce care for America’s families; devel- date has changed my view of that,” single mother of four and a member Congress. Republican Jim Trakas, a emissions and offset the effects of oping clean, alternative energy Rep. Tsongas said. of the Methodist Church. She her- former member of the House climate change. sources; fighting the proposed Yuc- She beat back a stronger-than- self is not of Greek heritage; her ex- of Representatives, lost to Incum- SHELLEY BERKLEY ca Mountain nuclear waste dump; expected campaign last year by Re- husband, with whom she maintains bent Dennis Kucinich 57-39 per- In Nevada’s 1st Congressional protecting Social Security; and pro- publican Jim Ogonowski, whose regular contact, is. cent in Ohio’s 10th Congressional District, where active registered viding the necessary resources to brother John piloted one of the hi- Rep.-Elect Kosmas has served District. And Democrat Jane Mi- Democrats outnumber Republicans meet the needs of U.S. veterans and Congresswoman Shelley Berkley jacked planes flown into the World her community for over 30 years. takides, who is married to a Greek by nearly two to one, Rep Berkley military families. (D-Nevada) Trade Center on September 11, She was elected to the Florida American dentist in Dayton, lost to thrashed her under-funded Repub- Her House committee assign- 2001. She was dean of external af- House of Representatives in 1996, Congressman Michael Turner 64- lican challenger, Kenneth Wegner, ments in the 110th Congress in- Rep. Tsongas made a splash soon fairs at Middlesex Community Col- and was re-elected three times, 36 percent in Ohio’s 3rd Congres- 68-28 percent on her way to a sixth clude the Ways & Means Commit- after being elected to the House in lege before winning her seat. serving four consecutive terms be- sional District. two-year term. tee; Subcommittee on Income Se- October 2007. Two days after cap- Over the past year, she has tack- fore stepping down due to term lim- “It’s been a very inspiring and curity & Family Support; Subcom- turing her seat, she was rushing led an array of issues, including vet- its. In the state legislature, she de- The above incorporates informa- history-making election. To be a mittee on Trade; Veterans’ Affairs through the halls of Congress, tak- erans’ healthcare, federal home veloped a reputation for consensus- tion from reports published by small part of it is very significant to Committee; Subcommittee on Dis- ing the oath of office and casting her heating aid for the poor and a building, earning praise for her the Las Vegas Review-Journal, me,” she said. ability & Memorial Affairs; and the first vote – to override President timetable for redeploying U.S. moderate and common-sense ap- the Las Vegas Sun and the Associ- Ms. Berkley, 57, whose family Subcommittee on Health. Bush’s veto of legislation to expand forces in Iraq. Her bill to help the proach to government. ated Press. Leadership 100 Announces Funding Freeze ANALYSIS Due to the Global Economic Crisis Archdiocese Should Be Open with the Greek Continued from page 1 American Community About Its Financial Status According to Mr. Yeonas, the Board of Directors at Leadership 100 are closely monitoring the develop- By Theodore Kalmoukos Archdiocese of America decided to case. It is not right to be covered ments in the economy, and waiting Special to The National Herald donate the amount of $1,652,998 to under the confidentiality agree- for an improvement. While not purchase feed and foraging seed for ment saying that it is a common wanting to give a definitive timeline, For almost two months now, the 2,000 farming families in the Pelo- practice in these types of cases. We he said that a clear picture of the di- country has fallen into a financial ponnesus area that had been strick- are talking about the Church and rection the national economy is go- crisis, the most serious one after en by last summer’s deadly fires. not just some corporation. This ing would probably be available in the great depression of 1929. The In a news release issued by the money is the sacred offers of the about six months. least that the Greek Orthodox Arch- Archdiocese on February 6, 2008, it faithful for the holy mission of the In response to a question if the re- diocese should have done was to was stated that “the Archdiocese Church and not to pay the squalid- maining $53 million in the endow- inform its flock about the state of had collected in a Special Relief ness of Katinas. ment fund was safe, Leadership its finances. Fund the sum of $3,946,989 as well It seems that many at the Arch- 100's Chairman answered yes, and The faithful who sustain the as $28,241 in interest.” diocese forget that the contribu- said that 30% was invested in bonds Archdiocese, including the salaries After February 2008, the Arch- tions of the faithful sustain the and other fixed annuities, while the and the benefits of the clergy of all diocese has not given any report up churches, pay the salaries of every other 70% was invested in stock. ranks with their contributions, do- to now about the $2,293,991 re- clergy and lay employee at the Mr. Yeonas also stated that a new nations, dues and the candles have maining in the account. It is imper- Archdiocese, the hierarchs ruling committee was being set up by Lead- the right to know the state of the fi- ative to let us know where this and auxiliaries, including, of ership 100 and headed by Charles nances of their Church. It is only $2,293,991 has gone. Have it been course, the Archbishop and his Cotros. The committee will be aimed fair and a basic element of honesty distributed and if so, where, how rental apartment in Manhattan. It at spearheading fundraising efforts and transparency to tell the congre- and when? If not, an explanation also pays all the benefits, leased to continue the disbursement of gants if the current financial crisis should be given to the community, cars, cellular phones and all the funds for Archdiocesan programs. has caused any losses, how much, as well as to who manages these travel expenses, local and abroad, “Mr. Cotros is going to get in contact ABOVE: Stephen Yeonas, Leader- and what should be done from this funds, if there are losses. We have of the employees of the Archdio- with our board members and all ship 100 Chairman, said that the point on. The funds of the Church already entered into the second cese. Leadership 100 membership to ask organization was doing well de- are “sacred” in a way, because they winter season and the fire victims The officials of the Archdiocese for a one-time contribution of ten to spite the spending freeze. BE- are the expression of faith and de- continue to face great difficulties. should be extremely cautious be- twenty thousand dollars. [Arch- LOW: Charles Cotros will head a votion of its members so that the Besides that, I do not think it is eth- cause the economic crisis might diocesan Council Vice-President] Mr. new committee being formed to work of Christ can be done today. ical to withhold money, which be- have started a chain reaction. If the Jaharis has also offered a $250,000 help raise additional funds for The Leadership 100 has set the ex- longs to fire victims. Also, it is a faithful are financially influenced contribution, provided that we Leadership 100. ample by going public and inform- matter of credibility of the Archdio- by the crisis, it will be transmitted match the amount. A friend of his al- ing its membership and the entire cese itself, because if it wants to to the local parishes and conse- so promised another $250,000 is this will have to pass through the proper Community that they lost almost hold another money drive, who is quently to the Archdiocese, unless goal is met. Our final goal is to raise channels. We have a committee that $15 million and that they are seek- going to donate? we anticipate the conversion of the $1 million.” discusses these matters. Afterwards, ing alternative ways to raise at least An explanation should be given 60 million unchurched Americans When asked which areas would it meets with our Executive Board, some funds in order to somewhat about the $3 million from the sale to fill our churches and coffers, as be priorities, Mr. Yeonas said that and that is where the final decision is continue giving the annual grants. of the late Archbishop Iakovos Archbishop Demetrios declared at this issue would be determined fol- reached.” The leadership of the Archdio- house. Where is that money? Who the last Clergy-Laity Congress in lowing a meeting with Archbishop The Archbishop Iakovos Leader- cese should speak openly and re- manages it? Were there any losses Washington in July. Demetrios, but that he thought most ship 100 Endowment Fund Incorpo- sponsibly about the Retirement due to the current financial crisis? Should we estimate that three of the money would be allocated to rated is a separate endowment fund Fund of the Clergy so that its bene- How is the money going to be million unchurched Americans the Archdiocese's National Ministries corporation that exists for the pur- ficiaries can be at peace not only to used? were converted in the past five and for scholarships given to semi- pose of seeding and nurturing the those who already receive their re- I strongly believe that the Arch- months? It is only fair that the narians studying at the Holy Cross ministries of the Greek Orthodox tirement benefits, but also to those diocese should make public the Archdiocese provide us with some School of Theology in Brookline, seminarians as we can, because if the Archdiocese that advance Ortho- who are about to retire. After all, amount of the out-of- court settle- accurate numbers on this issue as Mass. number of priests in the Archdiocese doxy and Hellenism. Members com- these funds or a good portion of ment for the Katinas pederasty well. Leadership 100 supports the Holy does not increase, parishes are going mit $100,000, which is paid over a them, are given by the parishes as Cross School of Theology almost ex- to be left without priests twenty period of 10 years or less. The contri- we read in the recent article about clusively. years from now.” butions to the Fund remain perma- clergy remuneration. “We give a substantial amount of Mr. Yeonas also clarified that nently restricted and inviolate. Only The Archdiocese should open money to Holy Cross because we be- Leadership 100's assets are safe from assets in excess of that amount are their books about the Special Fire lieve that we are undergoing a crisis lawsuits lodged against the Archdio- used for the distribution of grants in Relief Fund that was established by Online due to a lack of priests,” Mr. Yeonas cese. “We are a completely indepen- accordance with the purpose of the the Archdiocese to support the vic- said. dent entity. We are affiliated with the Fund. tims of the deadly fires in Greece in When asked if he thought it was Archdiocese, but we are a separate Today, Leadership 100 has 797 August 2007. The Archdiocese has Service Directory... prudent to spend $10 million a year corporation.” members. Since 1984, this fund has unjustifiably delayed the distribu- on Holy Cross and Hellenic College, When asked if Leadership 100 given out $27 million in funding for tion of the money collected specifi- The National Herald which have a combined student would consider making a contribu- Archdiocesan programs and scholar- cally for that purpose. The National body of 178 persons, he replied that tion to a Greek education fund, Mr. ships to the Holy Cross School of Herald had reported on February www.thenationalherald.com “our basic goal is to find as many Yeonas answered that “this matter Theology. 15, 2008 that the Greek Orthodox 8 OBITUARIES THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 Wife of George Kanellopoulos, Marianne, 44, Loses Fight with Cancer

By Demetris Tsakas condolences to the deceased’s hus- his wife was an only child. She was George Kanellopoulos and his Special to The National Herald band – a longtime colleague, two born in Manhattan, and she was late wife first met during the mid- children and surviving relatives. the daughter of first-generation im- 1990’s, and the couple was married NEW YORK – Marianne Kanel- The organizations also note that migrants who arrived in the U.S. on July 5, 1997. They went on to lopoulos, 44, lost her fight with Mr. Kanellopoulos was a past Presi- from Spain. have two children, Stacy and cancer last Friday, November 7, af- dent of “Prometheus,” and remains After graduating St. Teresa George. ter a long bout with the disease one of its most esteemed members. catholic school in Sunnyside, The late Mrs. Kanellopoulos which lasted several months. Her “The late Mrs. Kanellopoulos Queens, she continued her high held the Greek language and cul- untimely passing left her husband was a wonderful person; a loving school studies at Dominican Acade- ture in high regards, which is why George Kanellopoulos, and their wife and mother. Her untimely my in Manhattan, where she gradu- she decided to baptize both her two children Stacy, 10, and death has saddened both young ated with honors. children according to the Greek Or- William, 7, mourning and heart- and old. After hearing the somber She went on to receive her col- thodox faith and entrust their edu- broken. In addition to her immedi- news, the students and faculty at lege degree from Polytechnic Uni- cation to the William Spyropoulos ate family, the 44-year-old wife and the William Spyropoulos Day versity in Manhattan, and complet- Day School in Flushing. mother of two is survived by her School and the Stephen and Areti ed her graduate studies at New George Kanellopoulos is consid- mother Maria Antiros, her in-laws Cherpelis Afternoon School at St. York University, where she graduat- ered an advocate in the cause to Basil and Stavroula Kanellopoulos, Nicholas Church were despondent. ed with an MBA. promote Greek education. He is her brothers and sisters-in-law There was no one who stood there Over the past fifteen years, the credited with forming the Greek Demetrios and Anastasia Kanel- and did not shed a tear,” late Mrs. Kanellopoulos worked at language program at Francis Lewis lopoulos, Elias and Panagiota Krommydas, Principal of the the United Nations, where she was High School, and maintaining its Theodoropoulos, as well as nieces, William Spyropoulos School, told responsible for oversight of newly vitality. Along with modern Greek, nephews, and other relatives in The National Herald. implemented programs and the al- Mr. Kanellopoulos teaches his stu- New York and Greece. Ms. Krommydas also noted that location of funds. dents – Greek and non-Greek alike The late Mrs. Kanellopoulos’ both the deceased’s children, Stacy Due to her position as a UN offi- – classes in . Under wake was held at Frederick Funeral and William, attend her school and cial, she had the opportunity on his dutiful watch, the Francis Lewis Home in Flushing, NY on Monday have distinguished themselves as many occasions to visit trouble- High School Greek Club has be- and Tuesday. Her funeral was held honor students. spots all across the world, includ- come one of the most active clubs on Wednesday, November 12, at St. “Although Marianne had a ing Iraq. in the entire school, comparing fa- Kevin’s Roman Catholic Church in strong personality, she was known The late Mrs. Kanellopoulos also vorably to related organizations in Flushing. for her modesty and always kept a sat on the investigative committee other public and private schools. The deceased was married to low profile. She always treated that was formed to look into the In addition, Mr. Kanellopoulos George Kanellopoulos, head of the people with respect and had a scandal surrounding the U.N. “oil has taught at the Stephen and Areti Greek department at Francis Lewis perennial smile on her face. She did for food” program. During her Cherpelis Greek Afternoon School High School and Principal of the everything she could to provide the tenure, she was called upon to in- in Flushing, where he played an in- Stephen and Areti Cherpelis Greek best for her family, her school and vestigate many other U.N. cases strumental role in the Greek lan- Afternoon School, located at the St. society in general. She was a loving that came under scrutiny. guage classes that were offered, as Nicholas Greek Orthodox Commu- wife and mother, and her children The deceased was heralded for well as in classes dedicated to an- nity in Flushing, N.Y. are model examples for their class- her sensitivity to her colleagues. Al- cient Greek tragedy and comedy. Members of the Pan-American mates. We’ll miss her,” Ms. Krom- An old photo of George Kanellopoulos with his wife Marianne and so, her ability in particular to speak He currently serves as the school’s Hellenic Federation of Teachers mydas said, while adding that she their two children, Stacy and William, during happier moments. The seven languages, including Greek, Principal, helping it to build its rep- and the “Prometheus” Greek Teach- was very close to Mr. Kanellopoulos Greek American educator and Principal at the Stephen and Areti was key in enabling her to advance utation as one of the largest and ers Association published expres- and his late wife. Cherpelis Greek Afternoon School stood by his late wife all through- her career and gain prominence de- most advanced Greek language sions of their deep and heartfelt According to Mr. Kanellopoulos, out the last difficult months of her life, when she was battling cancer. spite her relative youth. schools in the entire United States.

DEATHS Aristotelis Panos, Restaurateur ■ ANDRIANOPOULOS, GEORGE Loudonville, NY 12211). 1966. She loved her church and neral was held on November 11 at WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worces- church family with all of her heart Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Remembered as “Hard Working” ter Telegram & Gazette reported ■ HALLAS, GEORGE and truly dedicated herself to help Orthodox Church in Webster, MA. that George Andrianopoulos, of STRATFORD, Conn. – The Con- whenever, wherever and however By April Reynolds ited. He'd prepare dishes and serve Worcester, died Wednesday, No- necticut Post reported that George she could. Above all, Stella loved ■ PETKAS, NICK By Shreveport Times too. “If the waitress was too busy, vember 5th peacefully in his sleep M. Hallas of Stratford, passed away and cherished her family and was a ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Jour- he'd bring the food out to you him- with his loving family by his side af- on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 constant burning light in their lives. nal-Constitution reported that Nick SHREVEPORT, La. – A Shreveport self. I'd remember as a real, kind- ter a courageous one year battle in his home. Born in Bridgeport, She was an eloquent and gracious Petkas passed away. He served as a restaurateur known for his hard hearted fellow. He was exception- with cancer. He is survived by his March 26, 1937, he was the son of woman, kind and loving to every- Councilman on the Board of the work, hot cakes and home cooking al.” wife of 40 years, Agatha (Vassis) the late Milton Hallas and Marie one she met, and she leaves us all Annunciation Greek Orthodox died on the job on Monday, Novem- Leon Demopulos, owner of Andrianopoulos; his son, Christos (Hallas) Petrakis. Mr. Hallas at- with many special memories of Cathedral in Houston for several ber 3, 2008 after suffering a heart George's Grill on Kings Highway, al- and his wife Sonia Andrianopoulos tended his first year of college at how she touched our hearts and years and was on the building com- attack around lunchtime while so met Panos after he arrived in his of Millbury; his daughter, Angeliki the University of Bridgeport and our lives. She was deeply loved by mittee that helped build the Cathe- working in the kitchen. new country. Demopulos said he “Angela” wife of Angelo Tsetsos of then decided to serve his country all and will be greatly missed. She dral and Community Hall on Funeral services for Aristotelis left his family in search of better Worcester; his five adoring grand- and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in was preceded in death by her hus- Yoakum. Nick Petkas lived a long, Gregorios Panos, of Panos Kitchen, opportunities, such as work and ed- children, George, Sophia, Julia, 1956. After his service in the mili- band, James Kalivas; children, As- prosperous, and exciting life and were held on November 6 at St. ucation. Nicholas and Stevie; a sister, tary, he met and married the love of pasia Robinson and Teddy and much more could be said of his ac- George Greek Orthodox Church. “Somebody had to go and find a Christina wife of Kosmas Parousis; his life for the past 50 years, the for- Tommy Kalivas; and brother, John complishments and passions. But Panos, born in Ampelohori, Greece, way to make a living. When he a niece, Demetra Kennedy and two mer Evangeline Mouhterous who Melas. She is survived by her sister, for all of those who knew him, the on September 27, 1927, passed came over, he worked at Murrell's nephews, William and Chris survives him. Over the years, Mary Hadjis; grandchildren, James following quote in an email to the away suddenly Monday in Shreve- (Restaurant) and learned the trade. Parousis of Worcester. He was born George had donated much of his (Jimmy) Robinson, Carolyn Robin- family by a dear nephew, Demetrie port. He was 81. He saved enough money and sent in Pikerni, Tripolis, Greece, his time to various groups and organi- son, Chris Craig and Lisa Caton; Comnas, in Epidravos, Greece de- Sammy Booras, with Caddo Cof- some back home. He was a hard mother was the late Angeliki zations. He joined the Trumbull great-grandchildren, Aspasia and scribes the true character of Papou. fee & Café, knew Ira, as he was af- working gentleman and family (Karadounis) Andrianopoulos. Mr. Special Police Department where her husband, Richie Gatchell, Quote: “Uncle Nick was a legend in fectionately called, since he immi- man.” Andrianopoulos had served in the he served as the president of the As- Thomas Robinson, Dalton Jones, his own time. He had a hugely vi- grated to the United States in 1955. Demopulos said Panos helped Greek Army and came to Worcester sociation and raised funds for a James D. Robinson and Judah brant personality which made a Booras and Panos were church bring his two brothers, Andrew and in 1969 with his wife. He had new ambulance for the town of Caton-Kerr; and great-great grand- lasting impression on anyone who members and business associates. Chris Panos, owners of a restaurant worked for Reed and Prince for 15 Trumbull. He was very proud of his children, Richie Jr. and Hunter ever met him. He lived life to the “He was from the old country downtown, to the United States. years and owned several pizzeria association with his church, Holy Gatchell. The funeral was held on fullest, and believed in self-reliance and started from the bottom up.” The Rev. Brendan Pelphrey, offi- businesses before purchasing the Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, November 7 at The Holy Trinity and in the power of personal ambi- Years before Pano's Kitchen, ciating services today, said Panos landmark A & D Pizzeria and Pub in where he was the president of the Greek Orthodox Church in St. Au- tion and hard work. He was as real Panos worked at Murrell's Restau- lived across the street from his two Millbury, which he operated with Parish Council from 1990 to 1993. gustine. Memorial donations to a war hero as ever existed and rant for several years as a dish- brothers and served in the Greek his wife and children for the past He was a very devout parishioner The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox achieved the American dream by washer and cook while he learned army after World War II prior to his 20 years. George donated his time and was the founder and the first Church (2940 CR 214, St. Augus- his own efforts and imagination. to speak English. He saved enough immigration. and talent by cooking for Lions chairman of the Fellowship of Or- tine, FL 32084) or St. Photios His lessons to his children were money to buy his own restaurant But for those who didn't know of Club events and the St. Spyridon thodox Churches of Connecticut Shrine (41 St. George St., St. Au- never sugar-coated, as he was de- and was owner of Kollege Grill Panos' earlier days, Demopulos said Senior's; and was awarded the For- (FORCC). He united more than 30 gustine, FL 32084). termined to make them strong. Un- across from Centenary College, they knew him for his kitchen, eign Born Citizen's Award. He was Orthodox churches to form the or- cle Nick always knew how he felt, then he opened Panos Sandwich where he and friends gathered a member of St. Spyridon Greek ganization. In addition to his wife, ■ NICKOLAIDES, DENA and what it was he wanted to Shop downtown on Milam Street. every morning for coffee. Aside Orthodox Cathedral and the Order he leaves behind his children, Elen- SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Repub- achieve. His extraordinary life- In the late '70s, he opened Panos from being closed for three months of AHEPA. Mr. Andrianopoulos en- na Reichelt and her husband, Dave lican reported that Dena Nicko- force lives on in his children and Kitchen on Youree Drive, which he while recovering from knee joyed gardening, cooking, hunting, of Shelton, Milton and his wife, laides, 83, passed away on Wednes- grandchildren, and his lesson to be operated until his death. surgery, Demopulos said Panos was his work, time spent with his fami- Catherine Hallas of Trumbull and day, November 5, 2008 surrounded strong and to live life to the fullest Booras said Panos Kitchen was a open for business, sharing his cui- ly, but most of all being Papou to his Tom and his wife, Sophia of Strat- by the care and comfort of her lov- will not be lost on me.” Nick Petkas family-oriented restaurant. Cus- sine with a variety of people, in- five grandchildren. He will be re- ford; his loving grandchildren, An- ing family. She was born in Spring- is survived by his daughter, Pene- tomers loved Panos and continued cluding politicians and other busi- membered for his quick wit, sense gela and David Reichelt, Leah and field on July 25, 1925, a beloved lope Petkas Temple, of Sugarland, to show their support. ness people. of humor, contagious laugh and the Alexa Hallas and Effie and George daughter of the late John N. and Texas; son, Peter Petkas and his “He had customers who went “People really loved his hot pride he took in his Greek heritage; Hallas; sisters, Sophie Magoulas Harriet (Pappas) Nickolaides. She wife, Gayle of Phoenix, Arizona; there for 30 years,” Booras said. cakes. People would move around and will be missed by all who knew and her husband, Nick, Elsie was raised in Springfield, graduat- and son, James B. Petkas and his “People liked him and wanted to Shreveport and come from all him. The funeral was held on No- Vlamis and Andrea Lycoudes; his ed from the High School of Com- wife, Leah, of Friendswood, Texas; support him. He had good home around to get them.” vember 8 at St. Spyridon Greek Or- brother, Andrew Hallas and his merce and was a lifelong resident Grandchildren, Nicky Temple and cooking and a great hamburger, In addition to his restaurant, De- thodox Cathedral in Worcester. wife, Lisa; his brothers-in-law, Nick of the city. She was a communicant his wife, Kimala and great-grand- steak and veal cutlets.” mopulos said Panos spoke of his Burial was at Hope Cemetery. Mouhterous, Stratis Mouhterous, of Saint George Greek Orthodox child, Katie Maree Temple of Booras said the well-known family and awaited the arrival of a Memorial donations to St. Spyri- Louis Mouhterous; sister-in-law, Cathedral in Springfield. She was Christchurch, New Zealand; Laurie businessman was hard working granddaughter, scheduled to arrive don Greek Orthodox Cathedral Nitsa Kiriakopoulos; and many predeceased by her loving brother, Temple Wood, and great-grandchil- and friendly to customers who vis- early next year. Family Center (102 Russell Street, nieces and nephews. He was prede- Nicholas Nickolaides who passed dren Connor Paul Temple and Em- Worcester, MA 01603). ceased by his first child, baby away in 1970. She leaves her loving ma Grace Temple of Sugarland, Maria; his grandparents, Andrew sisters and best friends, Tula Nicko- Texas; Wendy Georgeanne Temple, ■ GALLAS, JOHN and Sophie Kaffas. His family wish- laides of Springfield, Bess Georgan- and great grandchildren, Cassidy ALBANY, N.Y. – The Albany Times es to thank his many doctors, nurs- tas of Westfield, Jo-Ann Karas and Marie Temple, Kennedy Elizabeth Union reported that John Gallas, es and other caregivers at St. Vin- her husband, George of Springfield Temple, and Kailey Isabella Tem- 75, passed away on Thursday, No- cent's Medical Center and Con- and Harriet DelNegro and her hus- ple, of Sugarland, Texas; Emily vember 6, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospi- necticut Hospice for their care and band, Ciro of West Springfield. She Temple Spaulding, and her hus- tal in Albany. He was born in Al- kindness. The funeral was held on also leaves her many cherished band, Doug and great-grandchil- nephews and nieces. The funeral dren, Max Douglas Spaulding, subscribePRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD bany, N.Y., the son of the late November 10 at Holy Trinity Greek George and Stavroula (Kirkiles) Orthodox Church in Bridgeport. was held on November 8 at Saint Michael Hezekiah Spaulding, and via the post-office: Galanopoulos. He graduated from Memorial donations to Swim George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Ethan Daniel Spaulding of Lowell, ❏1 Month $11.00 ❏3 Months $22.00 Philip Schuyler High School and Across the Sound, c/o St. Vincent's in Springfield. Memorial donations Mass.;Cheryl Temple Sonnier and ❏6 Months $33.00 ❏One Year $66.00 SUNY Albany. John was a math Medical Center, (2800 Main Street, to the Saint George Greek Ortho- great-grandchild Taylor Meshell VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): teacher, guidance counselor and Bridgeport, CT 06606) or to Con- dox Cathedral (22 Saint George Temple,of Mont Beleview,Tx; ❏1 Month for $14.00 ❏3 Months for $33.00 administrator in the South Colonie necticut Hospice or to Holy Trinity Road, Springfield, MA 01104). Grandchildren,Demetrie Nicholas ❏6 Months for $48.00 ❏One Year for $88.00 School District. 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The fu- THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 GREECE CYPRUS 9 Karamanlis Expels Outspoken Deputy Petros Tatoulis

By Evan C. Lambrou nancial crisis,” he said. Special to The National Herald The ouster of Mr. Tatoulis has in- creased the risk of an early election in NEW YORK – Prime Minister Costas Greece, however, as Mr. Karamanlis’ Karamanlis ousted an outspoken government dropped from 152 to rebel deputy from his governing par- 151 in the 300-member Parliament. ty’s center-right parliamentary group Mr. Karamanlis had also expelled earlier this week, reducing his gov- another deputy, Stavros Dailakis, in ernment’s wafer-thin majority to just September due to a perceived lack of one seat in the 300-member Hellenic party loyalty, but Mr. Dailakis was Parliament. subsequently readmitted back to the The dissenter Petros Tatoulis, 55, parliamentary club was finally expelled from the group after apologizing to the Prime Minis- after he had differing with the Gov- ter in person. ernment’s policies over time and crit- The land scandal, in which Vato- icizing a number of high-level minis- pedion is said to have traded cheap ters. The conflict reached a head a land for high-value state property, led few days ago in an interview Mr. to the resignation of two ministers Tatoulis granted to an opposition- last month: the government’s chief leaning newspaper, in which he criti- spokesman and Karamanlis’ close cized the Prime Minister himself. aide, Minister of State Theodoros AP PHOTO “(Karamanlis) is in danger of be- Roussopoulos, and Merchant Marine Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias, right, and Turkish Cypriot ing considered not incompetent but Minister George Voulgarakis. leader Mehmet Ali Talat shake hands before their meeting at U.N. complicit,” said Petros Tatoulis in a Mr. Roussopoulos rejected claims compound at the UN the buffer zone in the divided capital of , recent interview with the Athens dai- that he was involved in the scandal, Cyprus, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. Cyprus' rival community leaders held ly Ethnos. and said he was stepping down to de- a new meeting Tuesday to nudge forward slow-moving talks to reuni- In the Ethnos interview, Mr. fend himself against a “malicious and fy the war-divided island. Tatoulis, a former deputy culture totally groundless attack.” He has minister, also claimed Mr. Karaman- filed a lawsuit against a Greek televi- lis has failed to take government offi- EUROKINISSI sion station. "When I resigned (on cials allegedly involved in the scandal Petros Tatoulis was finally expelled from the parliamentary group af- October 23), I mentioned that, free to task, and alleged that the Prime ter he had differing with the Government’s policies over time and crit- from the commitments that emanat- Christofias and Talat Minister was responsible for Govern- icizing a number of high-level ministers. ed from the position of being a gov- ment decisions, including the hiring ernment representative, I will defend of officials who have been implicat- membership rights. Ethnos interview was the straw myself with every legal means,” he Continue Nudging Toward ed. The decision came after Mr. which broke the ’s back. said. “I am lodging a lawsuit against The Government maintains that Tatoulis had clearly indicated over “The controversial interview with the journalists George Aftias, George the corruption scandal, which in- time that he has distanced himself Tatoulis was yet another link in a Vlachos and Yiannis Daskas, as well Solution to Cyprus Problem volves a complex property swap with from the party, Mr. Zagoritis said, ex- long chain of positions he has voiced, as against the television station AL- the Vatopedion monastery on Mount pressing a sense of regret over the de- which attest to the fact that he is po- PHA, for the lies and wretchedness By Evan C. Lambrou pect of the Cyprus problem does not Athos, is being promulgated by the velopment, which comes at a time litically and mentally detached from that they have continued to hurl Special to The National Herald necessarily mean full agreement be- socialist opposition which, in turn, is when the Greek Government is grap- New Democracy and all it repre- against my person. My tolerance to- fore another topic is discussed, Mr. now seeking to conceal its involve- pling with the global financial crisis, sents,” he said, adding that the Eth- wards slander has ended,” he added. NEW YORK – The leaders of Cyprus’ Christofias noted. ment while the socialists were still and is trying to help its citizens con- nos interview voiced extreme posi- The scandal has also hurt the Gov- Greek and Turkish communities met “When we talk about conclusion running the show for 19 out of the 23 tend with the problem. tions during a critical period for the ernment’s popularity, as the conserv- this past Tuesday and Thursday to of a discussion on governance, we years before Mr. Karamanlis and his “This action was the latest in a country. atives have dipped below the opposi- nudge slow-moving talks on reunify- must not expect that we shall agree party were first elected to power in chain of events that demonstrate Mr. Mr. Antonaros also said Mr. Kara- tion in polls for the first time in eight ing the divided Mediterranean is- on everything, and that then we shall March 2004. Tatoulis has cut himself off from the manlis’ government is moving ahead years. land. move onto the next chapter,” he said. New Democracy Secretary Left- party,” he said. “This is very unfortu- with tough but long overdue reforms. Republic of Cyprus President At some point, he added, both eris Zagoritis announced the decision nate at a time when we are dealing “The Government has decided to The above incorporates informa- Demetris Christofias and Turkish leaders will agree on the points of to remove Mr. Tatoulis after meeting with the effects of the international proceed with its reforms using the tion from reports posted by the Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat convergence, the common views and with the Prime Minister this past financial crisis.” majority it enjoys in Parliament. This Athens News Agency, Global In- restarted the talks in September af- positions, as well as identify points of Monday, November 10, and said the Government Spokesman Evange- is a very sensitive and difficult phase sight Daily Analysis, the Associated ter four years of stalemate. divergence. Arcadian MP will also lose his party los Antonaros confirmed that the due to the ongoing international fi- Press and Εθνικός Κήρυξ. Both leaders say they are commit- “Once we conclude the discus- ted to reaching a deal to reunify the sions on all the aspects, then we shall island, but they also stress the go back to see what give-and-take process will be tough. They held we can achieve, where and how,” Mr. their U.N.-supervised discussions at Christofias said. the disused Nicosia airport, inside a United Nations Secretary-Gener- Olympiakos Escape With Derby Draw buffer zone which separates the two al Ban Ki Moon said he believes the communities. negotiating process has been en- By Chris Paraskevas “An expectation that you can sud- couraging, and that the current talks Goal.com denly solve all these problems will turn out better than past negoti- overnight after so many years is un- ations. In what was a typically tense der- realistic, but nevertheless, there are Asked if he intends to take any by clash, Panathinaikos striker Van- a number of areas of convergence,” additional measures to help move gelis Mantzios missed the best U.N. Envoy Alexander Downer said the process along, Mr. Ban said he chance of the match when he saw his after a three-hour meeting this past did not want to introduce any skepti- second-half effort blocked from Tuesday. cism by doing so. point-blank range by veteran Greece Mr. Downer also said the leaders “Unnecessary skepticism may not ‘keeper Antonis Nikpoloidis. were “making good progress” on the be desirable for the ongoing process. Meanwhile, topic of power-sharing, one of sever- The international community should missed Olympiakos’ only clear-cut al key issues to resolve, along with always encourage this very fragile opportunity when he saw his first- security guarantees and property negotiation process,” he said. half effort blocked on the line by arrangements. “But I think the process has been , during what was Speaking after Tuesday’s meet- encouraging. Both leaders have an otherwise disjointed display by ing, the seventh session between the demonstrated very strong political Ernesto Valverde’s men, who were two rival leaders, Mr. Christofias said will to resolve this longstanding, fortunate to have escaped the the final give-and-take in the ongo- four-decades-old issue through dia- with a point. ing direct talks on the Cyprus prob- logue and a mutually acceptable for- FIRST HALF lem will take place once discussion mula, and this is encouraging,” he After an understandably tense on all aspects of the problem is con- added. start to the match by both sides, it cluded. Mr. Ban also noted that he has was Giorgios Karagounis who was In any difficult negotiation met with both leaders on several oc- the first to break the defensive shack- process, he said, while there is con- casions. les of the opposition, cutting inside vergence of views, there are also dif- “I was assured and impressed by onto his right foot and seeing his low AP PHOTO/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS ferences and disagreements. the two leaders’ very strong commit- effort bounce just wide of Nikopo- Panathinaikos fans burn a banner of Olympiakos at the Olympic stadium in Athens during a Greek Cham- “Consequently, it is no coinci- ment to resolve this issue. They told lidis’ right post after seven minutes of pionship soccer match on Sunday, November 9, 2008. The match ended 0-0. dence that we have authorized our me that they have been longtime play. aides to meet again this week to dis- friends with each other, so I think The efforts of the typically ener- for themselves the best chance of the son combined with Karagounis on With Ten Cate’s men growing in cuss issues on which final conver- that greater dialogue and negotia- getic Panathinaikos captain seemed half on 22 minutes when Panathi- the right flank after just two minutes confidence, it was Gabriel who was gence can be reached,” he told re- tions will be much better than be- to galvanize a packed OAKA and his naikos ‘keeper Mario Galinovic was of play. next at the heart of a Panathinaikos porters upon his return to the Presi- fore,” he said. surrounding teammates, as they unable to punch clear a Fernando The latter then produced a low attacking move, squaring the ball dential palace. Mr. Downer, Mr. Ban’s special ad- combined to produce their best move Belluschi free-kick. cross into the box that was missed across the edge of the penalty box for The aides, George Iacovou and visor on Cyprus, said that, while ne- of the match on 14 minutes. The ball initially fell to Ieroklis completely by Avraam Papadopou- the on-rushing Tziolis, who scooped Ozdil Nami, meet regularly to assist gotiations can be difficult, he is opti- Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Stoltidis, whose weak volley could los, falling to Gabriel at the near- his first-time effort well over the bar. the two leaders in their effort to mistic about the eventual outcome of Silva showed all of his experience in not find its way through a crowd of post, from where the Brazilian’s ef- Frustratingly for the home side, a reach a comprehensive settlement the talks. holding the ball up just outside the bodies in the area but it found its way fort was blocked by Fernando Bel- lengthy stoppage to the match as a for Cyprus, which has been divided “If these problems were easy to penalty area, before laying it off to to Greece international Vasilis Tori- luschi. result of crowd disturbances disrupt- along ethnic lines since Turkey in- solve, they would have been solved a fellow countryman Gabriel. sidis, whose weak effort was cleared It was Vangelis Mantzios who ed their attacking momentum, with vaded the island republic in 1974. long time ago. But the political will, From a similar position to the one off the line by the impressive Alexan- would have his side’s best chance of their next half-chance arriving in the “If we had the same positions above all, has to be there to solve the in which he opened the scoring for dros Tziolis. the match on 62 minutes, however, first minute of injury time when right from the start, the problem problem in Cyprus, and I think the his side against Panionios last round, It was an otherwise combative as substitute Georgios Galitsios com- Dimitris Salpiggidis came within would have been solved before we two leaders do have that political the former Fluminese man unleashed opening period of football, with the pletely missed Mikael Nilsson’s awk- centimeters of connecting with began,” Mr. Christofias pointed out. will, although inevitably, the details a swerving strike forced a sharp one- promise of consistent attacking ward ball into the area. ’s knock-down inside “There must be convergence on of the negotiations are going to be handed save from Nikopolidis. rhythm often broken down by petu- The ball bounced up for the for- the penalty area. the philosophy of the kind of state difficult from time to time,” he said. Despite the fact that Ernesto lant fouls, of which the away side mer striker, who turned It was a disappointing end to we want; on how unified, firm and Valverde’s side were being forced to were particularly guilty. Galitsios brilliantly before seeing his what was promising to be an open, functional this state will be, and this The above incorporates informa- sit deep for the majority of the first SECOND HALF casual effort blocked brilliantly by entertaining second-half, as an un- is a subject we shall be discussing un- tion from reports posted by the half, they still managed to pose a The home side made a particular- Nikopolidis from point-blank range, convincing Olympiakos maintained til the end.” Cyprus News Agency and the Asso- threat from set-pieces. ly bright start to the second half, as after which he sunk to the turf with their one-point lead at the top of the Concluding discussion on one as- ciated Press. In fact, they managed to fashion Sweden international Mikael Nils- his head in his hands. Greek Super League. Being born in Greece may not make you Greek

Continued from page 1 ly, they approach passersby, making down on illegal immigration – au- day,” says Miltiadis Pavlou, from at the vanguard of the current im- ment for the first time. their case for a signature: They thorities call it “Operation Sweep” the Institute for Rights, Equality migration wave, the country’s most “I think, it’s older people who carries, and the only country she were born here and should have – and the girls say they worry con- and Diversity in Athens. “When recent immigration law dated to mostly don’t really accept the fact has permanent right to live in, is the right to Greek citizenship. stantly about the police finding they become adults, they have to 1929. Baby Athina went with her that there are foreigners coming to the Philippines. Often, it’s disheartening work. something wrong with their pa- find a job, find an employer to re- parents as they marched and the country, because they’re not Greece, like most European Many people rush by, declining to pers. Bontigao has been questioned main legally in the country, or face protested for legal status for immi- used to it,” says Athina. “The countries, does not give automatic stop with a wave of their hand. An twice. going to a country they have never grants. younger people, they go to school citizenship to children born in the old lady listens to their spiel – in Immigrants here, even legal known.” They finally won that battle in with foreigners. They see that we’re country. And becoming a natural- Greek – shakes her head, and refus- ones, live in a constant state of inse- 1997. not like the bad things that people ized citizen is a long, difficult es to sign. Younger people are more curity. Most must renew their resi- Today, Greece is a wealthy, EU say, that we’re thieves and bad to process: Greece makes it harder likely to be supportive: A young dence permits every two years, but Not far away, another country and immigration is a fact of Greeks.” than almost any other country in man with a guitar adds his name to Greece’s immigration bureaucracy scene is playing out. life. There are half a million legal For her, time is running out. A the European Union – only Austria the list, as does a businesswoman is so overloaded that permits aren’t migrants and probably as many un- few months ago, she turned 18 and is tougher. It’s also the only one of in a smart suit and heels. usually approved until just before Policemen approached documented ones. Many of those her current permit expires in Febru- the original EU 15 that makes no “Some of them are kind of racist. they expire. three Arab men sitting are from neighboring , but ary. She worries she will have to special provisions for children born They give a lot of reasons for not So Bontigao, her parents, and on a bench and are there are an increasing number of leave school – she’s studying for a to immigrants in the country. Mem- signing the campaign,” Bontigao most other migrants are trapped in Africans and Asians. In certain business degree – and get a job, bers of the , in con- says. “It feels bad, but other people an unending cycle of applications. examining their papers. Athens neighborhoods, like the that she’ll be pigeonholed into low- trast, can get a passport easily. give us strength by saying, ‘yeah, They’re legal while they’re waiting seedy streets around the city’s cen- paying domestic work. In Greece, It’s a workday evening and you should have this citizenship, for their permits to be processed, Edwina and Danny Bontigao tral market, Greek faces are far out- filipineza is slang for “maid.” Athens’ central square, Syntagma, you were born here.’ ” but can only leave the country dur- met in the Greek port city of Piraeas numbered by those of other ances- The government says it will is bustling: Bankers rush to the Not far away, another scene is ing specific amnesty periods, usual- – today, effectively a suburb of try. amend the law to give immigrant metro as tourists snap pictures of playing out. Policemen have ap- ly at Christmas, Easter, and for two Athens – more than 20 years ago. In a country whose modern children born in Greece five-year- the – red-capped, skirt- proached three Arab men sitting on weeks in August. That instability is He was a sailor; she was a domestic identity is based on the myth that long residence permits when they clad soldiers with pom-poms on a bench and are examining their particularly hard on kids, like Bon- worker. In those days, immigration Greece is a homogenous nation, turn 18. It’s not citizenship, but it’s their feet who guard parliament. papers. They search the men’s tigao, who have integrated cultur- was so new to Greece that the bonded by its shared Orthodox a step. Bontigao and several Filipino pockets; asking them what they’re ally. country lacked an official policy. Christian religion, many find this Athina just wants to be a teenag- friends are clustered near a foun- doing, why they’re here. “They fall within the same exact For most of the 20th century, wave of new arrivals unsettling. er; to worry about school and boys tain, clutching creased petitions The Filipino girls watch warily rules that rule the lives of their par- Greeks themselves emigrated in Last year, in the country’s most and clothes. But she has to fight for asking for Greece to grant citizen- as one man is led away. In recent ents and the lives of immigrants large numbers for economic rea- recent election, a far-right, anti-im- the right to belong. “I’m just nor- ship to children like them. Nervous- months, Athens has been cracking who arrived in the country yester- sons. At the time Bontigaos arrived, migration party won seats in parlia- mal, a normal Greek kid.” 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008

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 Harry Moskos’ Role in the to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Founding of the Church in Hawaii Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris To the Editor: I read the laudatory article in Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos the September 27, 2008 edition of Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou The National Herald concerning Assistant Managing Editor Mark Frangos Harry Moskos. Harry and my wife, Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros Beth Christopulos, played a key Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias role in establishing the Orthodox The National Herald (USPS 016864) is published weekly by Church in Hawaii. When I was The National Herald Inc. at 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 transferred in 1961 from the Penta- Tel: (718)784-5255, Fax: (718)472-0510, gon to Air Force Headquarters in e-mail: [email protected] Honolulu with my wife, Beth, ex- Democritou 1 and Academias Sts, Athens, 10671, Greece pressed concern to Father John Tel: 011.30.210.3614.598, Fax: 011.30.210.3643.776, e-mail: [email protected] Tavlaredes, Dean of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Subscriptions by mail: 1 year $66.00, 6 months $33.00, 3 months $22.00, 1 month $11.00 Washington, D.C., that there was Home delivery NY, NJ, CT: 1 year $88.00, 6 months $48.00, 3 months $33.00, 1 month $14.00 no Orthodox Church in Hawaii. 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She also learned that there was an U.S. Army Greek Orthodox Chap- The right approach lain, Father Nicholas Karras, aboard the U.S. Army trooper ship The leadership of Leadership 100, our Church’s strongest financial General Sultan who upon occasion CHRYSANTHI LIRISTIS / SPECIAL TO THE NATIONAL HERALD arm, should be commended for the open, transparent way in which it has would conduct services for Greek handled a potentially difficult issue: the loss of $15 million from of the $63 families in Honolulu. Cathedral in . There both presentations. sented themselves as and million they had invested. I contacted the Air Force Chief of were about 200 communicants in Regarding the Greek Jewish saved the entire community. In an interview with this paper, L100 Chairman Steve Yeonas laid out Chaplains for the Pacific Area, attendance during the Holy Week community in Thessaloniki and the In relation to the famine and the bare facts for everyone to see. In this unusually volatile economic cli- Colonel Clasby, to have him find services. A tribute to Beth’s efforts. deportation of Jews from Thessa- massive starvation in 1940’s mate, Leadership 100 suffered a paper loss of $15 million. Granted, this is out the next time the Sultan was Action was taken to incorporate loniki to Auschwitz, Mazower Greece, on page 280, Mazower a substantial amount of money, but then again, who hasn’t lost money in due to dock in Honolulu. He did and Harry Moskos was elected states on page 401 that, “Local offi- states that, “Tens of thousands died the markets these days, regardless of whether it’s a business, an individual and made arrangements for Father president. He laid groundwork cials in Thessaloniki cooperated of hunger or related causes,” yet he investor or an institution. Karras to conduct the liturgy for us with the Archdiocese toward estab- readily (for fear that the Germans makes no reference to the fact that It is also commendable that Leadership 100 stuck to promises made to in the wardroom of the ship. Beth lishing a Greek Orthodox Church. would otherwise hand the city over there was massive hunger and star- its new members, to the extent that only the gains, interest or dividends of got the word out to all Orthodox on That is how the Greek Orthodox to Bulgarian rule).” vation in Greece because the British their investments, not the membership fees, would be used as contribu- the island using TV, radio and tele- Church in Honolulu started. Two Mazower blames Thessaloniki’s were the ones blockading vital food tions to different causes. As a result they are postponing the issuing of an- phone. Over 50 attended. individuals are deserving of credit Greek authorities, and makes no supplies. nual grant contributions, an unpleasant and difficult decision, until things We learned that there were five for bringing this about. Beth mention of the fact that Rabbi Ko- It’s not right for one to omit rele- turn around. military Orthodox Chaplains in the Christopulos through her tenacity retz and Jewish Community Presi- vant facts just to suit the purposes We believe this is the proper way to handle almost anything concerning Pacific area. We prevailed upon and untiring effort laid the founda- dent Hassan played an important of one’s own argument. public: full and timely reports. This is the only way for an organization not Colonel Clasby to bring a priest to tion by building on the 15 Greek role in the deportation of Thessa- Athanasia Gregoriades only to maintain the trust of its members, but also to increase its member- Honolulu for services every few families with other Orthodox com- loniki’s Jews to Auschwitz. Rabbi New York, New York ship. weeks. He put at our disposal a municants. Harry Moskos built on Koretz not only welcomed the We can only hope that the way Mr. Yeonas, the person responsible for chapel on Hickam Air Force Base for what Beth had started. Beth laid Nazis in Thessaloniki, but he and Leadership 100, handled this case will be used as an example by other or- use every Sunday. Beth procured the foundation and Harry put to- President Hassan also surrendered ganizations, including (but not limited to) the Archdiocese, in dealing material from the Archdiocese for gether the substructure. Without community records, and helped in TO OUR READERS with their members at all times, especially during times of crisis. the lay services. On those Sundays their efforts, it is doubtful that an rounding them up. when there wasn’t a priest, Beth su- Orthodox Church would have ever On the same page, Mazower The National Herald welcomes pervised lay services. She prepared a existed in Hawaii. states that, “Italian consular offi- letters from its readers intended mailing list of over 100 communi- James Christopulos cials shielded Jews with Italian for publication. They should in- Saint Michael’s Home cants. She also prepared a newslet- Charlottesville, VA passports, and did their best to ex- clude the writer’s name, address, ter. Through continual advertising, tend protection to others.” and telephone number and be In recent days, as the autumn began descending upon New York and the Beth was able to expand the mailing Nowhere in his book does he men- addressed to: The Editor, The Na- cold winter weather was just beyond the horizon, it became quite evident list. This then was the beginning of Rewriting History to Blame tion the role Archbishop Damaski- tional Herald, 37-10 30th Street, that a Greek homeless man, who has been wandering in the streets of the the foundation for the establish- nos played in Athens and his edicts Greece for Jewish Persecution Long Island City, NY 11101. city for years, with no place to sleep and no food to eat, could not survive ment of a Greek Orthodox Church in to “save our brothers.” Damaskinos living in the streets for another winter, but for the generosity of some peo- Honolulu. To the Editor: is personally credited for saving Letters can also be faxed to (718) ple. In 1963, Harry Moskos arrived Mark Mazower, professor of His- 612, at his own risk. 472-0510 or e-mailed to And so the question some of his “friends” faced was not whether to let in Honolulu and became involved tory at Columbia University, made Also, Mazower does not men- english.edition@thenationalher- him continue living this kind of life, but to search for ways of securing a roof in pursuing the establishment of an two presentations at Columbia and tion the role Thessaloniki Police ald.com. We reserve the right to over his head, and a warm meal at scheduled times. Orthodox Church. Harry was chief the Archdiocesan Cathedral in New Chief Evert played. Evert helped edit letters for publication and re- The only place that would come to their minds, the one that he would of the Associated Press in Honolu- York in relation to the 1940’s and save thousands by issuing false gret that we are unable to ac- feel best about, was Saint Michael’s Home for the elderly in Yonkers. lu. In 1964, Harry arranged to have the impact on Greece, has also pub- identity papers. Nor does Mazower knowledge or return those left When the first Greek immigrants arrived on these shores, they could not a visiting priest from the mainland lished a book, “Hitler’s Empire: mention the role the Archbishop unpublished. even imagine that a parent would have to spend some of his or her remain- conduct Holy Week services. It was How the Nazis Ruled Europe,” and Prefect of who, ing years living in a senior citizens’ home. It was just not how things were Father Peter Balam from St. Sophia which was made available during when asked for a list of Jews, pre- done back home, where parents stayed with their children until the very end. That was a long time ago. Since that time, a great many things have changed, including the fact that parents themselves understand very well ANALYSIS that, in today’s society, with all the demands it places upon their children and their families, a parent is quite often much better off with institutional care, than living with his or her children. There are also those who, for different reasons, prefer to stay with their children or in their own homes, of course. Setting The Record Straight But the late Archbishop Michael, a man many people consider to have been a holy person, foresaw the need for such an institution and estab- By Nick Larigakis the other hand am a Democrat. But to win once we’re there? needs to be united now on the issues lished one in 1958, which was named also as a tribute to him. Special to The National Herald has anyone been more critical of the None the less, AHI was pleased that are of concern to us as a com- We think it’s worth noting that all of our Archdiocese’s institutions were Republicans over the years than that a statement was issued and munity. established up to the time of Michael’s predecessor, the late Archbishop If you are like me, I am sure you Gene Rossides? Does the name Hen- there were positive comments in- Last week, AHI sent letters con- Iakovos, and that most of them were established during the era of Arch- must be pleased to finally have the ry Kissinger ring a bell? Or of his cluded in the statement. For exam- gratulating President-elect Obama bishop Athenagoras, who went on to become the Ecumenical Patriarch. election behind us. The past twenty criticism of our current president, ple, the use of the term “occupation” and Vice President-elect Biden. The Today, Saint Michael’s Home cares for 61 people. Given our communi- months have given us nothing but George Bush, on issues affecting in describing the Turkish military letters in part said: ty’s needs, this is, without a doubt, a small number of people. The fact that non-stop around the clock reporting Greece and Cyprus? And Presidents presence on Cyprus. However, we “…As you begin to formulate and there is waiting list for people to get in is clear evidence that Saint Michael’s beginning with the long primary and Bill Clinton were do feel that there are other areas advance your foreign policy agenda, needs to expand. season, the down to race in not immune to AHI’s criticism when where the statement was weak and we look forward to working with Yet under present conditions, it can accommodate no more. At the time the Democratic primary and the re- warranted. And it was…on more fell short on explaining what action you and your administration in con- the original building was first acquired, the community’s needs were far lentless final two months leading up than one occasion. an Obama Biden administration will tinuing to strengthen the historic smaller, and its level of affluence was nowhere near what it is today. to the election on November 4. Elec- We have had tremendous sup- seek in order to pursue successfully bonds of friendship between two This paper follows the events surrounding this small but important insti- tion fatigue was evident all around port on our issues throughout the these issues. And certain core issues long-time allies, the United States tution with much interest. And we are happy to report that, under the lead- us. Not to mention the endless re- years in Congress from both sides of were not mentioned at all, such as and Greece and to strengthen the ership of His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, the executive director, the quests of political fundraising. the aisle, such as Republicans: Rep. the Aegean and Visa Waiver. good relations between the United Home offers high quality services to its residents in an atmosphere of com- And how did the Greek Ameri- Ben Gilman, Sen. Larry Pressler, Due to the lateness of when the States and Cyprus. passion and respect. can community weather the storm? Rep. Ed Derwinski, Rep. John Porter, statement was issued, AHI decided Your statements on matters of Management and personnel, as well as all volunteers, ought to be con- Well…I’m sure that all depends on Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Rep. not to issue an analysis of the Obama concern to the Greek American com- gratulated also. who you ask. I do feel compelled, William Broomfield, etc., and from Biden statement, but rather wait un- munity were well received by the As we mentioned above, the number of residents the Home can accom- however, to set the record straight as Democrats like: Rep. Frank Pallone, til after the election and address our community. We will plan to write to modate is small. That’s why the announcement made by Nikitas Drakotos, to the role of the American Hellenic Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Rep. Rob An- concerns directly with Mr. Obama, if you separately in more detail re- president of Saint Michael’s Board of Trustees, that they are negotiating to Institute (AHI), as it relates to the drews, Sen. Tim Johnson, Sen. Bob in fact he was the eventual winner. garding the main core issues that are acquire a new three-story building – also in Yonkers, with beautiful grounds multiple erroneous and presumed Menendez, Sen. , and Sen. We will be soon writing to President- of concern to the community as we and great views of the Hudson River – is indeed a very encouraging one. We comments that I was subjected too Barack Obama, etc.. I have not listed elect Obama. seek to broaden the relationship be- wish them much success. during this election period. the Greek American Members of Incredibly, however, when I casu- tween the United States with Greece It is also encouraging that the annual dinner-dance held by Saint First, let me begin by saying that I Congress that we are all familiar ally brought up our intentions with a and Cyprus to the mutual benefit of Michael’s (for the purpose of raising much-needed funds) was a big success truly believe that Americans of Hel- with. number of individuals that AHI had all. while, at the same time, Bishop Andonios was afforded the opportunity to lenic descent do not automatically Regarding fundraising, once contemplated issuing a statement We wish you every success as you present the work they do at the institution, as well their plans for the fu- vote and or support candidates again, here too AHI cannot get in- prior to the election, the responses embark on leading our nation dur- ture, to guests. based solely on the Greek American volved in the business of raising were rather mixed. Some felt that ing this historic time. And we look We must also note, however, that the decision to honor Archbishop foreign policy core issues, such as money for specific candidates. Indi- we should be satisfied that it was forward to working with you in the Demetrios was ill-advised. Basically, you just do not honor yourself. He is Cyprus, FYROM, the Aegean, and vidually however, I can tell you that overall very good and that we can’t promotion of U.S. interests, the rule the head of the institution, and since it operates under the auspices of the the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Like AHI leaders, in their personal capac- expect to “have it all.” Really? Why of law and the fundamental princi- Archdiocese, his selection smacks of political considerations, even in the other Americans we too care, as we ity, routinely give to candidates from not? Where should we compro- ples of democracy as they relate to event that the honor is deserved. should, about such issues as the both sides of the aisle who they feel mise? Would the Jewish American Greece and Cyprus.” The Archbishop should have resisted the temptation to be flattered, and economy, employment, taxes, na- will best facilitate issues with Greece community react the same way re- The real work begins now. In ad- it would have made infinitely more sense if a donor or a volunteer was hon- tional security, affordable education, and Cyprus as in the best interest of garding Israeli issues? Would they dition to a new president, there were ored, setting him as an example for the rest of the community to follow. affordable healthcare, crime, and the United States. say “we’re satisfied overall…heck, 49 new Members in the House of But this should not detract from the reality that Saint Michael’s Home is how the world views the United Another role that AHI serves dur- we can’t expect to have everything, Representatives elected: 20 Repub- doing a great job overall, and that we should all hope and pray the proper- States. ing election years is to seek state- after all?” I don’t think so. Don’t we licans and 29 Democrats; and 8 new ty under consideration will be successfully acquired by Saint Michael’s and Having said this, organizations ments from candidates on the Greek feel secure enough in our arguments Senators: 2 Republicans and 6 De- house many more Greek American parents and grandparents in the years like AHI, and I might add, a number American issues. To this effect, we and frustrated in all the broken mocrats. to come. of leading Greek and Cypriot Ameri- wrote to both presidential candi- promises and successive failures of There is an entire generation of cans, do have as core objectives the dates again this year. Whenever U.S. foreign policy on our issues over politicians and policy makers that promotion and strengthening of U.S. anything was issued we would dis- the past 3 plus decades to want to we need to reach out to and educate relations with Greece and Cyprus. tribute the message to our members, have more than just and “overall and inform as to our issues. A wise decision AHI, however, does not endorse po- supporters and friends, and list on good” statement? We need to hit the ground run- litical candidates running for office, our web page. Frankly, the responsibility of AHI ning immediately. Because if we Archbishop Demetrios has made a wise decision in reappointing be they running for President or the While it was disappointing that is to do just this! Statements issued don’t, let all of us heed the words of Michael Jaharis vice chairman of the Archdiocesan Council for the next Congress. Our charter, as a non- Senator McCain did not issue a by leading public figures on our is- former House Majority Leader, Jim two years. profit, tax-exempt organization, statement, albeit he did send a letter sues need to be analyzed pointing Wright, who writes in his book, You The Archdiocesan Council is the executive body of our Archdiocese. It does not permit endorsing candi- to President Bush regarding support out any comments that are helpful and Your Congressman “If you are oversees the administration of our Church. dates or parties. Further, we believe for the Ecumenical Patriarchate, we and obviously, where comments fall wondering whether or not it is really Mr. Jaharis, a billionaire philanthropist, has become the Greek Ortho- that our issues are bi-partisan and should not necessarily take great sat- short. Frankly, it would have been worthwhile to communicate your dox Church in America’s indispensable man. One could not even begin to that the success of advancing our isfaction in the statement that Presi- nice to have seen all the Greek views to your Senators and Repre- imagine how much worse the situation would have been at East 79th core issues hinges on garnering sup- dent-elect Obama issued either. We American newspapers have an edi- sentatives, consider this fact, others Street without the counsel and support of this humble, low-key family port from both sides of the aisle. should never be satisfied simply be- torial on the statement. Not one did. who disagree with you are doing so man. AHI’s leadership counts among cause a candidate issues a state- Especially since all these newspa- constantly.” While it might be true that an organization can not always, and should its ranks both Democrats and Re- ment. Shouldn’t we have graduated pers on a weekly basis have their And to set the record straight. not, depend on just one or a handful of people for survival, the fact that publicans. We are not a “Republi- past this development stage by now? pages filled with stories regarding This also means being critical when the dependable and reliable person, to a large extent, is Michael Jaharis is can” oriented organization, as many What’s important is what action is the Greek American core foreign it’s warranted. indeed a big comfort. out there would believe. It’s no se- taken. After all, would any of us be policy issues. With lawsuits and out-of-court settlements in the millions during a cret that AHI’s founder and presi- only satisfied with our favorite NFL This is all behind us now. The Mr. Larigakis is the Executive Di- time of prevailing economic hardship across the country, it’s good to have dent, Gene Rossides, identifies team simply reaching the playoffs or task ahead is still daunting. And the rector of the American Hellenic In- the right layperson at the helm. strongly in Republican circles. I on the Super Bowl? Don’t we also want entire Greek America community stitute. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS Expectations and Reality

Don’t get me wrong. The only ranean and the Middle to extend the Visa waiv- of necessity, dampen new crises. It sensible and intelligent course of ac- East. For others, includ- er Program to virtually simply cannot afford to be distracted The Athens Marathon tion for those of us in the Hellenic ing many prominent every country in Eu- or to have its over stressed resources American community who are truly Democratic foreign af- rope except Greece was diverted to what it will see as petty concerned about the relationship be- fairs “experts” hostility petty vindictiveness. quarrels. Turkish overflights will be Needs a lot of Boston tween Greece and the United States towards Russia con- Bush’s decision ignored seen as such. Our spokesmen must was to vote for Barack Obama. And, flates with hostility to- the fact that Greece had hammer home this message at every In 1896, water-car- for what Boston has, es- we won! John McCain, whatever his wards all things Ortho- met every criterion the available opportunity. rier Spiridon Loues, to pecially basics like virtues as a war hero, made it clear dox and by extension US required for partici- CYPRUS the thunderous ap- more water stations, before and during the campaign that hostility towards pation in the VWP. Few- Paradoxically, Cyprus may prove plause of Greeks upset exhibits, medical he would follow policies that would Greece. There is little er than two percent of the greatest beneficiary of America’s that the first modern teams, publicity, and hurt Greece and the Orthodox doubt that Madeleine Greek visitors to the relative weakness. Currently, the Olympics had been coordination in the no- Church. However, we should not ex- Albright, for one no- by AMB. PATRICK N. United States violate two sides in Cyprus appear to have overshadowed by toriously internecine pect that Obama will bring the Mil- table example, falls in THEROS their visa conditions. initiated a sustainable dialogue. Eu- Americans and other infighting in Greek pol- lennium. this category. Responding to our de- rope still offers Turkish Cypriots a foreigners winning so itics that had made the Our community’s spokesmen More specifically, Special to mands, Greece central- tremendous incentive to persuade many medals – espe- Athens Marathon – seek to ingratiate themselves with the Bush Administra- The National Herald ized the issuance of their leaders to facilitate a reunion. It cially the national pride which should be the Obama now that he won, but only tion holds a grudge passports and Greek appears that Turkey will suffer some- of the discus – ran into world’s most important after maintaining neutrality during against Greece for a number of more passports are at least as machine what more than Greece from the cur- the fabled Panathi- by ANDY and greatest – a sec- the campaign. They are also working current and less theoretical reasons. readable and tamper proof as Ameri- rent economic disaster and this will naikos Stadium in DABILIS ond-rate race until the hard to convince the new Adminis- Greece vetoed the inclusion of the can passports. If we cannot persuade put the military at a disadvantage in Athens, the marble- last couple of years. tration that they do indeed represent Former Yugoslav Republic of Mace- the new Administration to quickly dealing with the Islamists. In the last jeweled treasure of Special to “The locals don’t come the Greek-American community. It donia (FYROM) from NATO and EU reverse this decision our lobbyists decade, the Turkish military has re- generations, and won The National Herald out, not even for the may not work. We have entered a processes because of the bad faith should pack it up and go home. sisted compromise on Cyprus while the first marathon, a lighting of the flame,” new era in American politics. Our demonstrated by its leadership. Oth- US POLICY TOWARDS THE NAME the Islamists prefer to concentrate race that was begun as sport by a he said, at the tomb for the 192 political lobbying had become in- er issues included establishment of ISSUE WITH FYROM their attention on domestic Turkish Frenchman, Michel Breal. All that Athenians who died in the battle and crasingly ineffective over the last the Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline Bush and Rice decided to recog- issues. Our lobbyists should concen- Greeks cared was that one of their are buried under a mound. twenty years. Is the Gereek-Ameri- over American objections, Greece’s nize FYROM as “Macedonia” in the trate on exploiting economic neces- own had captured what would be- It doesn’t help that the course – can communikty nimble and dedi- refusal to recognize Kosovo and gen- early dawn on the day after winning sity to persuade the Administration come the signature event of all unlike the green, pristine trek from cated enough to adjust to the new erally the feeling that Athens was too reelection in 2004. I regard a rever- to open more trade and export doors Olympics thereafter, the most gruel- the lovely village of Hopkinton all poltical system. chummy with Moscow. sal of this decision as highly unlikely; to the Republic of Cyprus. For exam- ing test of a man or woman’s en- the way to Boston, a route lined with No matter what our lobbyists say, As a community we have lobbied American Presidents assume the ple, they should seek to reverse a durance, and the desire to triumph. 500,000 spectators – is an ugly push we should not expect th Millennium. and argued for positive decisions on obligations of their predecessors as a thirty-year old decision to ban all The run goes back to 490 B.C. through dirty, nondescript strip- There is no doubt that Joe Biden has a number of issues, some more im- basic principle of diplomacy. military and security cooperation be- when an Athenian warrior, Pheidip- mall-like rows of ugly-signed com- long been a sincere Senate champion portant than others. I believe that (George W. Bush was the single most tween Cyprus and thye United pides, by most historic accounts, ran mercial properties, part of the prob- of Hellenic issues. The President- properly, we can achieve traction on glaring example of a President who States, if onlyto encourage American in full fighting gear from the plains lem for the Athens race, along with elect is not a known quantity to the a few quickly. Others will come with violated this principle.) However, it defense- and security- related ex- of Marathon, 24.8 miles from the killer course. And compared to Greek-American community but his more difficulty and some will require should be possible to persuade the ports to Cyprus. Athens, where the Greeks had re- the races in Chicago, New York and recent statements in favor of the Ecu- truly herculean effort on the part of new Administration to support These are new times and our lob- pulsed a Persian horde by the sea, a London, which wind through cities, menical Patriarchate and on other is- the community. We should keep in Greece tactically on the continuing byists need to adjust their approach. glorious victory he announced when the Athens course is too broken-up sues encourages us. Certainly, every mind that the Bush Administration’s negotiations over this issue. Our Concentrating on Congress will be he entered the city and exclaimed, to lure an audience, so the real hope indication is that the Obama - Biden reckless foreign and economic po- spokesmen will have to overcome less effective; the Democratic con- Nenikekamen, that “We have won.” is to get them in Athens, especially team will enter the White House pre- lices have enervated America’s the opposition of the professional gressional leadership will not want Loues’ run was the last time they near the finish at the stadium where disposed to give out community a strength and prestige abroad. The bureaucracy. to embarrass a Democratic Presi- could say that in the Olympics. The Loues made Greek hearts soar. better hearing than Bush - Cheney. new President has been dealt a lousy THE ECUMENICAL dent. Instead, we need to learn how event’s significance was stolen by The Boston Marathon has anoth- However, certain objective cir- hand and will need to decide careful- PATRIARCHATE to manage the professional bureau- Bostonians who were in Athens and er important link to Athens. The cumstances in Washington have not ly where to spend his very limited The only issue of importance to cracy. But no matter, we are still admired what they saw, returning to 1946 winner in perhaps the most in- changed nor is it likely that they will diplomatic capital. Other interna- the Hellenic community on which much better off for this stunning vic- create the Boston Marathon, at 112 spirational marathon ever run was change in the next four to eight years tional issues will take priority. E.g., the Bush Administration took a min- tory. years the oldest annual marathon in Stylianos Kyriakides, who ran with a absent more effective action on the Russia, Iran, Korea and especially the imally acceptable position. By all in- the world, although New York was note in his hand given him by a part of the community. For reasons wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Greek- dications, McCain would not have The Hon. Ambassador Theros is first in 1897 before stopping for Greek-American in Boston, George good and bad, the permanent for- American issues will be much further continued. We should be able to per- president of the U.S.-Qatar Busi- many years and resuming in 1970. Demeter, urging the Greek to “Win eign affairs community of Washing- down the priority list. We need to suade the Obama Administration to ness Council. He served in the U.S. or Die,” for his countrymen still ton, the think tanks, the professional consider carefully on which issues emphasize American concern for re- Foreign Service for 36 years, most- starving in the throes of a civil war bureaucracy and many influential we can most likely persuade the ligious freedom but more difficult to ly in the Middle East, and was The run goes back to that followed World War II. Kyri- congressional staffers remain intrin- President to expend energy. persuade the new Secretary of State American Ambassador to Qatar 490 B.C. when an akides’ son, Dimitri, is a good friend sically hostile to the interests of MOVING FROM THE EASIEST to expend America’s more limited from 1995 to 1998. He also direct- of Kilduff’s and came to Hopkinton Greece and of Orthodoxy. Much of TO THE MOST DIFFICULT political capital on this subject. ed the State Department’s Athenian warrior, with Zagaris, where Kilduff was pre- this can be traced to a overly simplis- Inclusion of Greece in the Visa TURKISH PROVOCATIONS Counter-Terrorism Office, and Pheidippides, ran in full sented a laurel wreath for his service tic assessment of Turkey’s role and Waiver Program (VWP): The recent IN THE AEGEAN holds numerous U.S. Government fighting gear from the to Marathon. Dimitri Kyriakides influence in the Eastern Mediter- decision by the Bush Administration The Obama Administration must, decorations. sponsored eight Greek marathoners, plains of Marathon. who stayed at the homes of Hopkin- ton residents, and spoke to school Now, there are more than 800 children and Girl Scouts. “They were marathons a year, but only five – treated like rock stars,” Kilduff Boston, New York, Chicago, Berlin, beamed. A statue of Kyriakides – fea- The Dove of Lac Leman of Lausanne and London – matter, although the turing Loues and Pheidippides – was Fukuoka Marathon in Japan on De- erected in the town, an idea that be- By Nicos A. Rolandis the interests of Turkey. It was not broke down. The foreign powers in- Imia islands in January 1996, al- cember 7 will hold its 62nd running. gan with Boston schoolteacher Nick Special to The National Herald leading to a functional solution and tervened and convinced the parties ways in the framework of Europe. The Athens Marathon wasn’t begun Tsiotos, co-author of a book about it would not restore human rights”. to resume the talks in an effort to Could there be a war at that time? until 1983 and, until the last couple Kyriakides, who never received cred- In the early 1980s, then U.N It is really not possible that the very avoid a new military confrontation. Let us also ask Costas Siimitis and of years, was so ill-managed it didn’t it for the proposal. A duplicate is in Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim same Plan would restore human At the end of the day, despite the Glafcos Clerides about the S300 mis- even deserve to be called an orga- Marathon, both sponsored by the told me during one of our meetings, rights in the year 2004 and not re- onslaught of the Turkish demands, siles in December 1998 (I was the nized race. A few years ago, Greek founder of New Balance running that on the basis of his long experi- store them in 2008. It is also very the golden mean was found. The only Greek Cypriot politician who officials turned the tide and called in shoes in Boston, Jim Davis, a philan- ence, the South Africans were the odd that in 2008 the Anglo- white dove of peace appeared flying had openly disagreed in 1997 with the experts, the Boston Athletic As- thropic Greek-American. most intransigent negotiators trailed Americans (who are supposedly our in the skies of Lausanne. Miltiades their purchase). Could there be a sociation, which oversees the storied Kilduff has lots of ideas to make by the Israelis and the Turks. allies today) would descend sudden- Christodoulou, former Cyprus war? Always in the framework of race that runners refer to only as the Athens Marathon matter. “What Therefore, the negotiating ly by parachute from the skies to Government spokesman, writes in Europe. “Boston,” and asked for help. They they need to do is educate kids on process with the Turkish Cypriots change the nature of a plan, which his book “ The process of the Greco- The handling of the Cyprus prob- got it, and in 2007 and again this the importance of this event, they and the Turks will not be an easy in 2004 would reunite Cyprus. Turkish relations and Cyprus”, lem at this juncture will indelibly year, they got a real guru in Tim Kil- have to immerse them in it,” he said. ride. The other side already adopts a duff, who lives in Hopkinton, Massa- Athens attracts a second-tier of run- maximalist stance and things will chusetts, the starting point of the ners and this year had only about get worse when we move deeper in- Boston run, the race’s director in the 4,900, compared to Boston’s limit of to the substance of the various is- early 1980s. He is now president of 25,000, and 35,000-40,000 for the sues. the Hopkinton Athletic Association other major marathons, including The continuous and unrestrained and Keeper of the Marathon Flame Berlin, a flat, easy course runners public statements do not help at all. that was taken to his little town this love and where Haile Gebrselassie On the contrary, a good atmosphere year by Spiros Zagaris, the mayor of this year set a world record, which at the talks, the international assis- Marathon, who has teamed with Kil- can’t happen in Athens. Kilduff last tance and solidarity, a conciliatory duff and SEGAS, the Greek athletic year told the Athens organizers that mood and most importantly a full federation, to try to make the ironi- exhibits paired with the marathon awareness and acknowledgement of cally-young Athens Classic were in the wrong place, in the old the causes which have brought Marathon one of the best in the airport a half-hour from Athens and about the present tragic situation, world. They have a long way to go, more than an hour from Marathon, may conduce to a solution. We and if they succeed, a lot of it will be son this year it was moved to the should never lose sight of the faults because of Boston and Kilduff. Zappeion Megaron near the stadi- and sins of both communities in the This year Kilduff sat quietly by um. past. Without all the above the nego- himself in the mostly-empty Now he said he must convince tiating process will be pointless. It Panathinaikos Stadium on a cool Greece that it needs to do more to at- will lead nowhere. and breezy Sunday on November 9, tract the best runners in the world so The far from moderate positions watching the finish with perhaps that the race that should be the Holy adopted recently by Mehmet Ali 2000 others who looked lost in the Grail of marathons isn’t an after- Talat are not instrumental to a solu- vast marbled horseshoe that holds thought. “This race has been around tion, even if these constitute initial 80,000 people, trying to figure how for 2500 years, but they’ve lost sight stiff negotiating tactics. For exam- to make Athens one of the most im- of the historic and economic poten- ple, the Turkish side should not en- portant marathons in the world for tial. Marathon is a great place to stay deavor to put to death the country runners, and for Greeks, who don’t and train and antiquity is there,” he which was created by all of us in Perhaps in Cyprus as well, as it happened in Lausanne in 1923, we may have the manifestation of the mir- care and complain instead that said. Greece needs to learn from 1960 and replace it by a new com- acle. Perhaps in the wake of the tension and the lack of understanding, the white dove of peace may ap- streets are shut while the race is on. Boston and be pushed, he said. “No- mon country which will emerge out pear in the skies, as it did in 1923 over the waters of Lac Leman of Lausanne. What he saw mostly was what he body understands the competition of nowhere. Furthermore Mr. Talat didn’t see. “The crowds, there’s no- between marathons for entries. should not indirectly convey the We should remember, both the Volume A, page 363: “Greece was mark the fate of this country. body on the course,” he said, a chal- They suffered from poor manage- message that once Turkey won the Greek and the Turkish Cypriots, that vanquished in the war. However Whichever the difficulties, we need lenging, mostly uphill run that ment but that changed under 1974 war, all aspects of our problem the international community to with Venizelos at the helm she man- perseverance and unwavering res- scares off the world’s best, along SEGAS,” he said. Kilduff remains a should be based on the dictum which we address ourselves, consists aged to secure a honourable and re- oluteness, if we are to achieve the with a lack of prize money and, what consultant of sorts, as well as one of “might creates right”. It is true that of people who have a good memory spectable solution, whilst confront- objective of a united Cyprus. had been until Zagaris and Kilduff the best friends the race has had the result of a war cannot be over- and a sound perception of events. ed with real collapse. Turkey won Many people believe that it is al- and SEGAS got involved, a lack of since a man named Pheidippides looked – this is the moral of history. They are not retarded. the war and kept her victory in the ready too late. They may be right. organization. The elite runners say made running the distance famous. However we should credit today’s In order to have a parallel histori- diplomatic field as well”. Long delays, changes of tune and the course is too tough, but they So perhaps one day when marathon- “interest-oriented” world communi- cal dimension, it might be advisable, In Cyprus we lost a war in 1974. pseudo-patriotism have been the aren’t running it in sandals and a ers are asked where they want to ty with some values, dignity and sen- to refer to the Lausanne Treaty, Nobody believed in those days (not main traits of the Cyprus struggle. warrior’s uniform. run, they can answer in one word. sitiveness in the fields of justice and which was signed between Greece even Makarios) that such a war was This attitude has brought about When he first came to Marathon Athens. Then the Greeks can say it human rights. and Turkey after an indescribable about to happen. The military con- “faits accomplis”, which have under- in 2007, Kilduff had trouble holding again: Nenikekamen. It also does not help when head-on collision, in 1923. Greece frontation might have been avoided, mined the prospect of reunification. back tears when he said he realized Demetris Christofias appears to be lost in 1922 the war in Asia Minor. if there was more political acumen Christofias is charismatic, moder- he was at the home of all marathons. Mr. Dabilis was the New England inconsistent. In April 2004 Hellenism had been destroyed in the and more wisdom in our decisions ate and resilient and he is supported He gave a tight, inspirational speech editor for United Press Interna- Christofias, who was the keynote military and the economic fields. and actions during the first 14 years by 70% of the people. I believe that about how much Marathon – the tional in Boston, and a staff writer speaker at his party’s congress, said: Tens of thousands of people per- of the life of the Republic of Cyprus. Talat also aims at a united country, town – means to the world. Not just and assistant metropolitan editor “The objective, sober and scientific ished in the battlefields and in the Many blunders, omissions and even if his negotiating tactics appear runners, but the battle that helped at the Boston Globe for 17 years analysis of Annan 5 leads to the con- cities. The refugees were in the hun- sins characterised the actions of both to be hard and inelastic. They must stave off a Persian onslaught and, before relocating to Greece. His clusion that the Plan reunites dreds of thousands. communities in those years. The meet more often because time is with the Greek defeat of the Persians column is published weekly in the Cyprus, it puts an end to occupation Turkey participated in the country was run by immature young running out. again at Thermopylae 10 years later National Herald. Readers interest- through the withdrawal of 39,000 Lausanne Conference a year after the men, carrying weapons and arro- And perhaps in Cyprus as well, as – insured there would be western ed in contacting him can send e- or more troops, it brings about the catastrophe. Ismet Inonu headed the gance in their hands. Paramilitary it happened in Lausanne in 1923, we civilization. But he also saw the need mails to [email protected]. return of 85,000 – 90,000 refugees Turkish delegation “holding in his organizations were set up and war- may have the manifestation of the under Greek Cypriot administration hand the machete of the victor”, as lords were moving around. Many miracle. Perhaps in the wake of the and restores, even gradually, human the British described it. Greece had people were assassinated. The worst tension and the lack of understand- GUEST EDITORIALS rights and fundamental freedoms”. lost everything and was trying to outcome was that Cyprus was ing, the white dove of peace may ap- He further declared in April 2004 reconstruct her army. The Greek del- slaughtered as well. And when pear in the skies, as it did in 1923 The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views at a press conference that “what is egation was headed by Eleftherios Armageddon came about in 1974, over the waters of Lac Leman of for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s needed is a postponement for a few Venizelos. we cleared ourselves and we blamed Lausanne. name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View months, so that the plan may be bet- The Turkish claims were endless. all others!! Points Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY ter explained to the people, its im- It appeared that there was not even We must now act in such a way as Mr. Rolandis was the Cypriot Gov- plementation be safeguarded and the slightest possibility for a settle- to avoid a new military confronta- ernment’s Foreign Minister (1978- 11101. They can also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e-mailed some minor amendments be carried ment. The representatives of the for- tion. Nobody believes today - like in 83) and Minister of Commerce, In- to [email protected]. Due to considerations of space out”. Recently, in October 2008, in eign powers were in a state of exas- 1974 – that war is possible, especial- dustry & Tourism (1998-2003). He we enforce a strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reserve the right to edit for absolute contradiction to the above, peration. The delegates many times ly in the framework of Europe. was also a member of the Cyprus repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We regret that we are unable to ac- Christofias stated: “The Plan was abandoned the deliberations but However let us ask Costas Simitis House of Representatives (1991- knowledge or return manuscripts, published or unpublished. created by foreigners, mainly the they came back again. After 75 days (then ), 96) and chairman of the Liberal Anglo-Americans, in order to serve of continuous conflict the talks what might have happened with the Party (1986-98). 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 15, 2008