O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 11, ISSUE 529 December 1, 2007 $1.00 GREECE: 1.75 EURO Gianna To Convicted Greek American Spy to Complete his Parole in Greece Accept L100 After 14 Years of Federal Prison and House Award At Arrest, Steven Lalas Reunites with his Family By Evan C. Lambrou telligence officers whenever he Special to The National Herald traveled to northern Greece to see Conference his family in Kavala. He continued NEW YORK – Steven J. Lalas, a for- to disseminate information after be- mer United States embassy employ- ing transferred to the U.S. Embassy Behrakis Invites Greek ee turned Greek spy, returned to in Athens in 1990. Greece last Sunday, November 25, Mr. Lalas, a native of New Schools To Apply For to serve the remainder of his parole Hampshire, came under suspicion after spending almost 12 years in following a conversation between Leadership 100 Grants federal prison, ending a spectacular someone from the Greek Embassy espionage affair between the two in Washington and a State Depart- By Theodore Kalmoukos countries. ment official in February 1993. Special to the National Herald The issue is now referred to High-ranking Greek diplomats ap- Greek judicial authorities, which parently boasted of being well in- BOSTON, Mass. – The Archbishop will determine the terms of the ad- formed of U.S. plans for the Balkans Iakovos Leadership 100 Endow- justment to Mr. Lalas’ sentence un- at the time, inciting FBI experts to ment Fund will honor Gianna An- der Greek law. investigate the matter more closely. gelopoulos-Daskalaki, chairperson His return to Greece was facili- Mr. Lalas was caught red-hand- of the Athens 2004 Organizing tated by an agreement between ed on hidden cameras, which ob- Committee, during its annual con- Washington and Athens. “Justice served him taking documents in- ference in Palm Desert, California Minister Sotiris Hatzigakis has pro- tended for destruction. Three this February. vided written assurances to the months later, he was invited to FBI In an interview with the Nation- competent U.S. authorities, that the headquarters in Virginia, where he al Herald, L100 100 Chairman Greek Government will fulfill any was arrested at the end of April George D. Behrakis said, “We al- court decision regarding Mr. Lalas’ 1993. ways honor someone who supports parole,” a statement said. According to U.S. authorities, Hellenism. I believe very strongly The Greek Government will as- Mr. Lalas originally claimed Greek that the American and internation- sume the implementation of what- military officials had recruited him al media did a disservice to Greece ever judicial ruling concerning the in 1991, and that he feared for the in regards to the Olympics, and al- supervision of Mr. Lalas’ condition- welfare of relatives living in Greece most every one was afraid to go. al release, as is determined by the if he had not cooperated. Authori- Mrs. Angelopoulos did a spectacu- “Arrangement for Transfer with Su- ties later discovered that he had lar job in bringing Greece to the pervised Release” which was signed started spying for the Greek Gov- forefront, and I thought that it was by representatives of the U.S. De- ernment as early as 1977, while time to honor this individual.” partment of Justice and Mr. Lalas serving the U.S. Army. Mr. Behrakis also credits Gianna EUROKINISSI himself. During his years as an active spy, for being a focal point in bringing Steven Lalas arrives at the Athens International Airport in Greece to complete the remainder of his parole Mr. Lalas, 54, was convicted of tourists back to Greece. after being convicted of espionage in 1993 for transmitting sensitive U.S. defense information to Greece. spying in 1993, and was placed on Continued on page 3 “I think she is a credit to Hel- parole following his release from lenism,” he said. “She is a credit to prison in January 2005, about two Greece. I’m just looking at Greece and a half years shy of his original today, and I look at the number of 14-year sentence. The case had put tourists, and it’s more than Greece’s a strain on diplomatic relations be- population. Around 15-16 million Fox Films President Honored at Festival tween the two countries in the Armenian people will have visited Greece this 1990’s. year by then end of December, and ATHENS – James Gianopoulos, the better and better every year, it’s a very limited audience. Mr. Lalas, an American citizen of Genocide Is that’s due to what people all over Chairman of the Board and Presi- very well put together and its influ- “This is reality, it’s hard for Greek heritage, had worked as a the world saw when the Olympics dent of 20th Century Fox Films, a ence abroad is constantly increas- smaller countries to influence the communications officer on the were held in Athens. People got a second-generation Greek-Ameri- ing.” international film scene like the technical staffs at U.S. consulates About Justice different view of Greece, and I can, born in New York City was When asked whether there is United States do,” Mr. Gianopoulos and embassies in Turkey, Yu- think this is due to Mrs. Angelopou- honored at the 48th International something the organizers could said. “Even if you look at Europe, goslavia and Greece, from where he los, and also to the people of Film Festival of Thessaloniki. Mr. change he said, “I don’t think there you will soon realize that a German forwarded classified documents to By Evan C. Lambrou Greece who, in the past few years, Gianopoulos was impressed with is anything wrong with the festival, movie is not playing for the big the Greek National Intelligence Ser- Special to The National Herald have opened their doors to greet the organization of the festival and it should stay as is.” masses in Italy, same thing for an vice (EYP). The documents were everyone – from Greek Americans he points out that “there is always a When asked about the presence Italian movie in France. American mainly concerning U.S. policy dur- NEW YORK – The Armenian Geno- to Europeans to Asians – and I think spot for good films and filmmak- of the Greek films and filmmakers movies play everywhere.” ing the first phase of the Balkan cri- cide is not about the United States this will continue. I think we’ll see ers.” abroad, Mr. Gianopoulos said, Asked if he believes it is a matter sis. Congress or the Turkish Govern- 20-25 million people visiting In a recent interview with “Eleft- “Greece is facing the very same of economic power, Mr. Gianopou- He began divulging U.S. secrets ment recognizing the massacre of Greece per year.” heros Typos,” an Athens daily problem other bigger markets such los said, “We need to realize why to EYP agents in 1985, when he was more then 1.5 million Armenians in Asked how he felt about Mrs. newspaper, Mr. Gianopoulos as Germany and Italy are facing.” America is so unique. It’s a country stationed at the U.S. Consulate in early 20th Century Asia Minor, says Angelopoulos accepting Leadership praised the film festival and point- According to Mr. Gianopoulos, Constantinople (present-day Istan- one prominent member of the Ar- 100’s invitation, even though she ed out that “the festival is becoming the local products are produced for Continued on page 3 bul). He would meet with Greek in- menian American community. had turned down other offers from It is about justice; justice entails the U.S. and other parts of the that the perpetrators make repara- world, Mr. Behrakis said, “On be- tions to the victims; and repara- half of all the members of Leader- tions mean that the Turks must ulti- ship 100, I’m really excited to have mately return the properties and this caliber of individual come to Dora Attends lands they stole from the Armeni- Palm Desert to spend time with us.” ans they murdered or chased out, The upcoming conference will Peace Summit according to Harut Sassounian, take place on February 14-17, and publisher of the California Courier, Mr. Behrakis said, “We are going to a Los Angeles-based Armenian have two curators, one from the In Annapolis weekly newspaper, and president museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and of the United Armenian Fund, the other from the Getty Museum which has shipped $460 million in California, who will speak about By Evan C. Lambrou worth of humanitarian assistance Greek antiquities and the archaeo- Special to The National Herald to Armenia since 1989. logical sites of Greece. I think it’ll Remembering the Genocide is teach our membership more about NEW YORK – Greek Foreign Minis- also ultimately about keeping the Hellenism. Then the Archbishop ter Dora Bakoyanni addressed the hope and dream alive for succeed- will speak on the history of our international conference on the ing generations of Armenians – that Church. Last year, he gave us an Middle East in Annapolis, Mary- one day, the land will be theirs overview which was very well re- land this past Tuesday, November again, said Mr. Sassounian, who is 27, asserting Greece’s positions on also vice chairman of the Lincy Continued on page 4 how lasting peace can be achieved Foundation, which has funded in the region. She was invited to at- $230 million worth of infrastruc- tend the proceedings by Secretary ture projects in Armenia and Art- of State Condoleezza Rice. sakh. Greece was one of 47 countries Mr. Sassounian also told the Na- and international organizations tional Herald the Armenian Ameri- 132 Students which are participating in the can community needs to alter its event, hosted by the United States strategy in order to advance the Ar- Receive Government, and has been buoyed menian cause more effectively, and by its invitation to participate in its the way to do that is to look at the first international conference of issue from another perspective, and Certificates this magnitude since the Confer- go for the jugular. ence of London in 1920-21, which Traditionally, he said, Armeni- By Stavros Marmarinos dealt with the partitioning of the ans have been raised to pursue the Special to the National Herald Ottoman Empire (those negotia- three R’s: Recognition of the Geno- tions led to the Treaty of Sevres, cide, Respect for Armenians (by NEW YORK – On Sunday, Novem- which ceded territory to Greece). way of Recognition) and Return of ber 25, 2007, 132 Greek American The Annapolis Conference’s the properties and land which were students were rewarded with a main objective is to launch negotia- unjustly stolen by brute force – in Greek language certificate given tions leading to the creation of a AP PHOTO/SUSAN WALSH that order. annually by the Education Depart- Palestinian state. The Middle East Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni arrives for the Mid East Peace Conference at the U.S. Naval But going for recognition first ment of the Greek Consulate in peace process had been on ice ever Academy in Annapolis, Maryland this past Tuesday, November 27, 2007. actually undermines the Armenian New York in cooperation with the since President Clinton tried to bro- cause, he argued. Recognition Greek American Teachers Associa- ker a final settlement at Camp should be the last step. tion. The awards were given to the David in 2000. “Armenians are guilty of not students during a special ceremony Greece was asked to participate presenting their case in a proper at “Terrace on the Park.” in the Annapolis proceedings be- manner for the last 50-60 years. During this year’s examinations cause of its good relations with Porsche Dealer Lives in the Fast Lane They themselves say that the Ar- that took place on May 15 and 16, Arab countries and its active role in menian cause has three steps: 188 candidates took part in the evacuation and aid operations dur- By Dimitri Tsakas Mr. Christodoulou bought the deal- At that time Mr. Christodoulou recognition, respect, and then re- four-level exam from which 70% ing the Lebanon crisis last year. Special to the National Herald ership, however within this rela- had interviewed with a Greek com- turn of properties and land. And completed the exam successfully. In Annapolis, Mrs. Bakoyanni tively short time he managed to pany and they offered him a job for those three demands are in that se- During the ceremony that was at- took the opportunity to speak to NEW YORK – “The passion as well double sales and make the dealer- $38,000 a year. He declined the of- quence. We’ve had that drilled into tended by parents, teachers and other diplomats on Conference as our hobbies can sometimes ship the eighth most popular deal- fer and decided to open up his own our heads by our parents and students from various schools in sidelines about matters pertaining change our lives in ways we could ership among the 205 branches. office selling cars. At first he grandparents who survived the the New York area, the students to Greece, such as the FYROM have never imagined,” said Evan When asked why he chose to work opened up an office in Lisbon, Por- Genocide, or who are children of had the chance to sing, dance, read name dispute and the Israeli Gov- Christodoulou, director of one of for luxury cars even though he had tugal, later, in Marbelia, Spain ernment’s prospective affirmation the most powerful and popular graduated with a B.A in manage- Since the dollar wasn’t selling for a Continued on page 5 Continued on page 2 of Patriarch Theofilos as Patriarch Porsche dealership in the New York ment from New York’s Adelphi Uni- lot of money, people there were of Jerusalem. area and the United States. versity he said, “At first it was just a buying luxury cars such as During a briefing in Washington The dealership, called “Porsche hobby, but then upon my gradua- Porsches, Mercedes and Bentleys. To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 this past Monday, November 26, Roslyn,” is located at 22 Mineola tion I realized I had to start work- “After a while the market in Chi- e-mail: Mrs. Bakoyanni said the invitation Avenue in Roslyn Heights, where ing somewhere.” na became very popular and we Question of the Week [email protected] to participate in the Conference years ago Greek Americans created According to Mr. Christodoulou, started selling cars there,” he said. constitutes recognition of Greek the community of Saint Michael. when Angel Ferrari died, he bought For nine consecutive years, Mr. Don’t forget to vote on our initiatives and its developing rela- The outdoor and indoor decoration one because the prices kept going Christodoulou worked along with a question of the week at tions with other countries, as well of the dealership meets all the stan- up. friend in Manhattan selling www.thenationalherald.com. as the enhanced status Greece has dards Porsche has set for its 205 “I bought that Ferrari for Porsche, Bentleys and Rolls Royce. View the results online and in acquired over the last few years. dealerships around the United $32,000 and I managed to sell it for Two years ago he stopped working print next week. States. $75,000 to some Swiss guy,” he See page 7 Continued on page 9 It has only been two years since said. Continued on page 4 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 1, 2007

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■ DECEMBER 4 munity to “Socrates: Innocent or NEW YORK – The Hellenic American Guilty – Gadfly or Atheist – An Ap- Bankers Association cordially invites peal,” a mock trial for Socrates at the community to a holiday season Steptoe & Johnson (1330 Connecti- wine reception, honoring Andreas D. cut Avenue) on Wednesday, Decem- Mavroyiannos, Ambassador, Perma- ber 12, 2007 at 6:30 PM. Presiding nent Representative of the Republic will be Chief Judge Douglas H. Gins- of Cyprus to the U.N., at The Cyprus burg, United States Court of Appeals House (13 East 40th Street) on Tues- and Alexander P. Mallias, Ambas- day, December 4, 2007 at 6-8:30 PM. sador of Greece. Council for the De- Ambassador Mavroyiannis will fense will be Abe Krash, Esquire, speak about “Addressing the Cyprus Arnold and Porter LLP and William Question Today: New Content for Nitze, Esquire, Gridpoint. Council the Choice of Multilateralism.” Am- for the Prosecution will be Pantelis bassador Mavroyiannis has been Michalopoulos, Esquire, Steptoe Ambassador since 2003. He is also and Johnson. Philip Kennicott of Chairman of the Special Committee The Washington Post will moderate. on the Charter of the United Nations For more information, e-mail mour- and on the strengthening the Role of [email protected]. the Organization (2005 session). President of the 15th Meeting of ■ DECEMBER 16 States Parties to the United Nations MATAWAN, N.J. – The Hellenic Link Convention on the Law of the Sea of New Jersey cordially invites the (2005) and Chairman of the 14th community to a Christmas Meeting of States Parties to the Con- Party/Dinner at The Buttonwood vention on the Elimination of Dis- Manor (845 Rt. 34) on Sunday, De- TNH/COSTAS BEJ crimination Against Women cember 16, 2007 at 5 PM. The Hel- On Sunday, November 25, 2007, 132 Greek American students were rewarded with a Greek language certificate given annually by the Educa- (CEDAW) (2006). This is HABA’s an- lenic Link will honor Andreas Co- tion Department of the Greek Consulate in New York in cooperation with the Greek American Teachers Association. nual charitable event and all pro- modromos. Santa Claus will visit ceeds will be donated to the Cyprus with gifts for the children and the Children’s Fund. Minimum dona- Hellenic link of New Jersey choir tions are $25. Please make checks will sing Christmas carols. Cost will payable to “Cyprus Children’s Fund.” be $50 per person ($15 for kids 4-12 Students Receive Certificates from Education For more information, call HABA at years old) which includes hot 212-421-1057 or e-mail at adminis- mezethakia, four course dinner, [email protected]. cash bar and Greek & American mu- Department for Excellence in Greek Language sic. For more information call 973- ■ DECEMBER 5 386-8741 or 732-605-7867. Continued from page 1 environment. dents - initiated another two levels According to Dr. Damanakis, the BOSTON – The New England Chap- During the event, the Consul for the proficiency of the Greek lan- most popular way of learning ter of the American Hellenic Institute ■ JANUARY 18-21 poems and present brief theatrical General of Greece Aikaterini guage, levels “A1” and “G2.” The Greek around the world is by tak- and the American Hellenic Business CANCUN, Mexico – The organizers plays. Bouras received an award from the second level is a more advanced ing Greek courses. Network cordially invite the commu- of The Greek Trip cordially invite the The event’s main speaker was Greek-American Educators Associ- level and according to Mr. Vlikides, “Greek schools exist only in the nity to its inaugural meeting at The community to this year’s trip to Can- Professor Michael Damanakis, di- ation and the World Council for “It covers the G2 gap at Europe’s United States, Canada and Aus- Radisson Boston Hotel (200 Stuart cun, Mexico from January 18-21, rector of the Department for Inter- Hellenes Abroad (SAE) for her con- council.” tralia and in some Latin American Street) on Wednesday, December 5, 2008. The trip is an all-inclusive stay cultural and Immigration Studies tributions to Greek education. The If students pass this level not on- countries such as Argentina,” he 2007, at 6:30 PM. The keynote ad- at the Grand Oasis Resort. Transfers, at the University of Crete. Professor master of ceremonies was the prin- ly is it a proof of their absolute flu- said. “We also need to make a dis- dress will be by the Honorable Gene food, drinks, taxes, tips and every- Damanakis talked about the teach- cipal of the Greek school “Platon” ency in Greek but they can also tinction between Greek schools in Rossides, founder and president. Mr. thing else is taken care of during the ing of the Greek language to Greeks in Brooklyn, Eleftheria Ekoutas. teach the Greek language to other America and Europe. Greek schools Rossides served as assistant secre- stay at the resort. Explore the an- around the world. Adelphi Univer- During his welcome speech, educa- students abroad. in Europe follow the exact same tary of the U.S. Treasury Department cient Mayan ruins, or use your scuba sity anthropology professor Dr. tion coordinator George Vlikides According to Mr. Vlikides, “This program Greek schools in Greece (1969-1973) where he supervised certification and view the world's Anagnostis Aggelaris stressed the mentioned that recently the Greek is a small motivation for students to have whereas schools in America the U.S Customs Service, Secret Ser- second largest barrier reef. Truly importance of creating and apply- Language Center - the organization move up to the next level. For this create their own annual teaching vice, Bureaus of Alcohol, Tobacco & breathtaking! Every night there will ing courses for the protection of our that gives the certificates to stu- very reason, the Greek Language program. However, the most popu- Firearms, the Mint, Engraving & be a Greek event of epic propor- Center (GLC) has created a pro- lar form of Greek teaching around Printing, and the Federal Law En- tions. We have the best entertain- gram which gives the opportunity the world is still the Greek weekend forcement Training Center. In 1974, ment lined up! Pricing starts at to students around the world to (Saturday) schools attended by ap- following Turkey’s invasion of $529. For more information, go to learn and teach Greek as a second proximately 80% of the Greek stu- Cyprus, he founded the American www.thegreektrip.com or e-mail in- language.” dent population around the world.” Hellenic Institute (AHI), the AHI [email protected]. According to Mr. Vlikides, an- Dr. Damanakis also stressed the Public Affairs Committee (AHIPAC), POCKET-LESS other reason for the creation of the important role played by the Greek and the AHI Foundation (AHIF). ■ MARCH 7-8 “G2” level is to raise the standards Orthodox church as well as the Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres served at TAMPA BAY, Fla. – The American for the teaching of Greek language Greek communities and associa- 6:30 PM. A 45-minute program be- Foundation for Greek Language and PITA BREAD in the United States. With students tions in teaching and spreading the gins at 7:30 PM. Networking begins Culture (AFGLC), in partnership being able to teach the language af- Greek language worldwide. at 8:15 PM. For more information, with theInterdisciplinary Centers for Kontos Foods ter they pass this level there will The General Consul of Greece call 617-828-7543 or 617-778-1948. Hellenic Studies (ICHS) at the Uni- now be three different categories of Mrs. Bouras thanked Dr. versity of South Florida (USF) and The Leading Company in Flat Breads people who will be able to teach Damanakis and all those who orga- ■ DECEMBER 8 the Richard Stockton College of NJ Well knwon for the Pocket-Less Pita Greek abroad: teachers from nized the event and reassured all RYE, N.Y. – AHEPA Chapter 405 of (RSCNJ) cordially invites the com- Greece who are sent by the Greek guests that the Greek government New Rochelle cordially invites the munity to “The Hellenic Legacy Manufacturer’s of Authentic Ethnic Hand Stretched Flat bread. Ministry of Education to teach will always be supporting the community to an initiation and lun- through the Ages,” a conference at Greek in the United States and dif- teaching of Greek education in the cheon at 11:30 AM at the Westch- the USF campus on March 7-8, 2008. Kontos the first family in fillo dough and fillo products. ferent locations around the world, United States and around the ester Country Club (99 Biltmore Av- The Conference will bring together Greek American teachers and world. She also added that Greek enue) on Saturday, December 8, academicians, scholars, and interest- FILLO KATAIFI, BAKLAVA, SPANAKOPITA, TYROPITA teachers of different ethnicities and American educators are role mod- 2007 at 11:30 AM. After initiation ed individuals who will address a) NUT ROLL, MELOMAKARONA backgrounds who will now be able els for the younger generations of ceremony, a luncheon begins at 1 the long-term influence of Hellenism and the TRADITIONAL MEDITERRANEAN DESERTS. to teach Greek. Greek Americans. PM. Past Chapter and Community in the world, and b) the on-going Excellent quality and service. During his speech on the “Greek “There is no Hellenism without President Tom Dushas will be hon- and projected educational contribu- language and Diaspora,” Dr. good educators,” Mrs. Bouras said, ored. Mr. Dushas has been a member tions of the Interdisciplinary Centers Damanakis praised the program while stressing that the Greek lan- of AHEPA for 43 years. He is a distin- – which AFGLC has established in in- We distribute in USA and Canada. created and sponsored by the guage is the foundation of the mod- guished member of the shipping stitutions of higher learning. The Special prices for communities, schools, churches Greek Ministry of Education, the ern civilization. community and an active horse cost of the Conference will be under- festivals and other events European Union and the University The president of the Greek breeder. Luncheon donation is $75. written by the well-known philan- of Crete, called “Education for American Teachers Associations New and reinstated members: $25. thropists and AFGLC benefactors Greek Americans,” a program that Stella Kokolis said the Greek Amer- For more information, call Joe Keane George and Margo Behrakis. For targets Greek Americans who want ican community has always been at 914-738-4854 or Jim Zafiros at more information, go to website of to learn the language and culture of supportive of teaching the Greek 914-428-1245. the Foundation at www.afglc.org; or their ancestors. “Greek education language around the world. contact Acting President of AFGLC, Kontos Foods, Inc in America starts very early at “We need to keep our language ■ DECEMBER 10 Dr. John U. Balis at jbalis1@tam- Box 628, Paterson, NJ 07544 kindergarten and preschool, either alive no matter what the difficulties NEW YORK – The American Hel- pabay.rr.com, or the Conference Pro- Tel.: (973) 278-2800 ñ Fax: (973) 278-7943 public or private,” Dr. Damanakis are,” she said. lenic Institute Business Network and gram Chairs, Dr. James Strange at

a b Kontos.com said. According to the President of The New York Chapter of the Ameri- [email protected], or Dr. Tom Pa- the Greek American Teachers Asso- can Hellenic Institute cordially in- pademetriou at apapadem@com- ciation of New York, Apostolos vite the community to their 3rd an- cast.net. Foundas, Greek American students nual Christmas Party at the should also be thankful to the Lafayette Grill & Bar (54 Franklin ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Str.) on Monday, December 10 from This calendar of events section is a America as well as the Greek gov- 6-9 PM. Full buffet, desserts, wine complimentary service to the Greek ernment for their support of Greek and beer are $30 (tax & gratuity in- American community. All parishes, letters. We should also note that cluded). For more info, email Dean organizations and institutions are the Greek Minister of Education Sirigos at [email protected]. encouraged to e-mail their informa- Euripides Stylianides congratulat- tion 3-4 weeks ahead of time, and no ed all those who put the event to- ■ DECEMBER 12 later than Monday of the week be- gether in a letter he sent from WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Greek fore the event, to english.edition@ Athens. Embassy cordially invites the com- thenationalherald.com.

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That is what I believe. tioned overseas. about atom bombs here or training The traitor will be found.” he passed several hundred classi- A federal court in Virginia con- terrorists.” During the MEGA Channel inter- fied documents, which included victed him of transmitting sensitive In June 1993, Mr. Lalas pled view, Mr. Lalas also said he had U.S.-gathered intelligence informa- U.S. defense information, to which guilty to one count of conspiracy to handled some of the most highly tion of Turkish military strategy in he had access because of his job. commit espionage and, in Septem- classified Pentagon documents the Aegean Sea and Cyprus and During a hearing in May 1993, ber 1993, was sentenced to 168 from his post in Smyrna. He said he U.S. views on FYROM (Former Yu- FBI agent John Quattrocki testified months in federal prison without would regularly cross Greek-Turk- goslav Republic of Macedonia). that Mr. Lalas had confessed, “I the possibility of parole. ish borders at the Evros River in or- Athens was Mr. Lalas’ fourth know I have broken the law. I know Prosecutors had recommended der to hand Greek agents docu- communications posting with the I have to be punished. I know I the sentence in exchange for Mr. ments he had hidden in his car. State Department. He also served at could go to jail for 20 years.” Lalas’ promise to reveal which doc- “I was recruited by a Greek patri- posts in Smyrna (present-day Toward the rear of the court- uments he turned over, and to ot who, at the time, was working at Izmir), Belgrade and Taiwan. Greek room, Mr. Lalas’ younger brother whom. The full extent of his espi- NATO headquarters in Smyrna. He handlers reportedly paid him Kimon scoffed at the claims. onage activities was confirmed pri- asked me to help my country. He $20,000 for about 240 documents “My brother is innocent,” Kimon or to his sentencing only after he said, ‘Greece needs it because look over a three-year period ending Lalas, a liquor broker from failed two FBI polygraph tests. at Turkey. It has a second army in with his arrest. Rochester, New Hampshire, told While he was under house arrest the Aegean. Its ships are right U.S. investigators claimed he the Boston Herald at the time. “The in Boston, Mr. Lalas granted an in- across our islands.’ So I said okay,” made an average of $24,000 over a Government is wrong. Steven is a terview to Greek television on July Mr. Lalas said, adding that the two-year period by providing docu- true patriot. He’s got a clean record. 8, 2005. He spoke to journalist and Greek official asked him to help ments, thereby earning a steady in- He doesn’t even have a traffic tick- former National Herald associate Greece by turning over any docu- come selling U.S. Defense Intelli- et. Look at his record. He’s a solid Alexi Papahelas, who interviewed ments or data he might come gence reports about troop strength, person. He’s a good family man him for the Greek television net- across. “I didn’t have to make pho- political analyses and military dis- who has always worked for his work, MEGA. tocopies. I took him the first docu- ABOVE: Released, Steven Lalas is greeted like a hero in Greece, where cussions contained in cables be- country.” The interview provided a first- ments, and he embraced me. He he will complete his parole after serving 12 years in U.S. federal tween the U.S. Embassy in Athens The 5-foot-5, 160-pound Steven time look into Mr. Lalas’ espionage was very pleased.” prison and two years under house arrest for espionage. BELOW: Lalas and the White House. He also ob- Lalas grew up in Dover, New Hamp- activities, while also shedding light Following his release from a after being found guilty in 1993 of transmitting sensitive U.S. defense tained information from FBI com- shire where he graduated from high on his personality, his beliefs and medium security prison in Ray information to Greece. The trial was held at a court in Virginia. munications about counter-terror- school in 1972. He was active in his perspective on the role he Brook (near Lake Placid) two years ism efforts, and the names and job sports, and was a serious student- played in U.S.-Greece relations. ago, Mr. Lalas was transferred to council type who was pro-military Several Greek officials were also Boston, but had to keep authorities during the height of the Vietnam interviewed during that program, informed of his movements and protests, ex-classmates said. After and confirmed that Mr. Lalas had whereabouts for the next five years. high school, he enlisted in the Army. handled numerous classified U.S. Former Greek Justice Minister He was a Special Forces paratroop- telegrams regarding important Anastasis Papaligouras had sent a er who saw considerable combat in Greek national issues, such as letter to then U.S. Attorney General Vietnam. Cyprus and the Balkan crisis in the Alberto Gonzalez in June 2006 re- “God and country was every- early 1990’s, thus altering the questing that Mr. Lalas be allowed thing to this guy,” Kevin Kelley of course of Greek foreign policy. to serve the remainder of his federal Lee, New Hampshire told the Mr. Lalas was “the most impor- parole in Greece. Boston Herald at the time, adding tant Greek spy of the past 50 years,” Mr. Papaligouras cited humani- that Mr. Lalas wanted to learn Russ- according to retired Greek General tarian reasons, noting that Mr. ian and join the CIA after he served Nikos Gryllakis, who was director Lalas’ wife and children reside per- in the military. of EYP at the time Mr. Lalas was ar- manently in Greece, and that Mr. But prosecutors alleged Mr. rested. Lalas’ transfer to Greece would Lalas marked the backs of the According to Gen. Gryllakis, one have a positive effect on bilateral filched papers in a secret code of the most important cases to cooperation between the U.S. Attor- which included vertical slashes, which Mr. Lalas had “contributed” ney General’s office and the Greek dots and stars to indicate the sub- was that of informing the Greek Justice Ministry. Mr. Gonzales then ject matter. Government under then Prime Min- informed Mr. Papaligouras in Sep- Mr. Lalas was taped stealing se- ister Constantine Mitsotakis of the tember 2006 that the DOJ would re- cret documents from a receptacle so-called Eagleburger Plan, a U.S. examine the petition to allow Mr. containing classified documents to plan aimed at attributing the name Lalas to serve out the remainder of be shredded, they said. He would Macedonia to Skopia (Skopje). his federal parole in Greece. trim the edges to make them small- The Greek Government had con- Mr. Lalas’ parole officially ex- er and more easily concealable. sequently informed then Archbish- pires on July 8, 2010 and he has re- “He would keep the documents op Iakovos of the American inten- portedly committed himself to nev- folded and put them in his pockets,” tion. Iakovos, along with leading er again return to the United States. Mr. Quattrocki testified. members of the Greek American He has reunited with his wife Maria If Mr. Lalas was not alone, Mr. community, visited the White and their three children in Kavala, Quattrocki said, he would wait until House to warn then President according to the Greek Justice Min- his colleague left the secret commu- George H.W. Bush that such a move istry. nications room where they worked would be regarded as a “stab in the before rifling secret cables. back” by the Greek American con- The above incorporates informa- John Kenneth Zwerling, Mr. stituency. tion from a report published by Lalas’ attorney, denied the charges Asked whether he thought he the Boston Herald on May 6, and pointedly argued that it was was turned over to the American 1993 (“Family Behind Spy Sus- pretty hard to compromise U.S. se- side by a Greek traitor, Mr. Lalas pect, Trial of N.H. Man Under- curity with Greece, a longtime said, “I don’t know if I was ratted way”), as well as from reports American ally. out or simply handed over, but posted by the Athens News “This is low-level material,” Mr. somebody spoke. Somebody be- Agency and Associated Press. Honors to Greek President of Fox Films Continued from page 1 attract foreign (American) film- Member of the Board of Governors makers. of the Academy of Motion Picture made of many different cultures “But you know what, and I tell Arts and Sciences and civilazations and therefore its you this as a Greek, I don’t think it’s Mr. Gianopulos served as the movies are made for a broader- worth it for Greece to invest in this President of Twentieth Century Fox multicultural audience.” multi-million dollar business,” he International from 1994 to July According to Mr. Gianopoulos, said. “There are other things we 2000 overseeing both the theatrical U.S.-made movies are not directed can do better, we shouldn’t be wor- and the home entertainment units. towards an “ethnic” audience. ried that we can’t do everything, it’s He served as the President of Inter- “Also, its easier for America to ok. Let’s not forget that for Greece national and Pay Television for export its movies,” he said. our culture and civilization is our Twentieth Century Fox from 1992 During the interview, Mr. Gi- greatest assest.” to 1994. He has been Chairman of anopoulos was also asked about When asked about the writer’s Fox Filmed Entertainment of Fox “film tourism” and what could a di- strike in the United States, Mr. Gi- Entertainment Group Inc., since Ju- rector possibly need during a visit anopoulos said his studio wasn’t af- ly 2000 and serves as Member of to Greece. fected since it has stock at least un- the Executive Management Com- “It’s a tough question because til 2009. “Hopefully the strike will mittee of News Corporation Ltd. He it’s not easy to make a movie be over by then,” he added. serves on the Boards of the USC En- abroad,” said Mr. Gianopoulos. “It’s Mr. Gianopoulos was also asked tertainment Technology Commit- expensive, you need plenty of to send a message to all Greek di- tee and KCRW for National Public amenities, hotels, sound stages, tax rectors and filmmakers. “Great Radio. Mr. Gianopulos has been returns etc.” filmmakers and great films will al- Chairman of FFE since 2000. Mr. Mr. Gianopoulos believes there ways find a place in the world,” he Gianopulos served as Co-Chairman are some countries, mainly from said. of Twentieth Century Fox Film Cor- the former Eastern European bloc After finishing law school he poration. Mr. Gianopulos serves on and the Balkans that are investing moved out to Los Angeles, landing the boards of the Motion Picture & in this business. Greece is not. jobs with such companies as Para- Television Fund Foundation and “To be honest with you, Califor- mount and Lorimar. He was voted various charitable organizations. nia is also very problematic right one of 2005’s Showmen of the Year Mr. Gianopoulos along with now,” he said. “American filmmak- by Variety magazine (along with Tom Rothman have been named ers are avoiding California. They Tom Rothman, the other co-presi- the Tag Team of the year by the stu- choose to work at places like Cana- dent of Fox) for the quality of the dio. They led their studio to a da and other states that provide studio’s productions and for the record-breaking $1.3 billion year at these amenities easier and faster.” economic results he brought Fox. the box office, a 14 percent in- According to Mr. Gianopoulos, Mr. Gianopoulos has been a mem- crease over 2004 grosses. He came many things should change in ber of the Army Archerd Fund's up through Fox's international dis- Greece in order for the country to Board and longtime supporter. tribution ranks.

James Gianopoulos, the Chairman of the Board and President of 20th Century Fox Films, a second-gener- ation Greek American, was honored at the 48th Internation Film Festival of Thessaloniki. 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 1, 2007 Evan Christodoulou’s Passion for Cars Brought Him to His Porsche Dealership

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there and he decided to buy “Porsche Roslyn.” Asked why he chose Porsche, Mr. Christodoulou said that “I have been driving their cars since I was 20 years old,” According to Mr. Christodoulou, there are seven Porsche dealerships in the New York metropolitan area. “In the United States you can find most dealerships in Florida, Los Angeles and New York,” he said. Among those in the automobile industry and many of the world’s car enthusiasts, Porsche is greatly associated with superiority and ex- cellence. The car brand is almost synonymous to high quality in au- tomobiles, which is the result of years of outstanding experience in the car industry. “If you have been thinking about purchasing a new car, why not choose Porsche?” Mr. Christodoulou said. “Porsche is popularly known among the best cars in the world. The popularity of Porsche cars remain to be in the hallmark of the world’s best car brands. This has been proven and verified in 2006 when it was awarded by the Luxury Institute as the most prestigious of all car Left: Evan Christodoulou shows off some of the cars at “Porsche Roslyn” his Porsche dealership in Roslyn Heights, N.Y. It has only been two years since Mr. Christodoulou bought brands.” the dealership, however within this relatively short time he managed to double sales and make the dealership the eighth most popular dealership among the 205 branches. Right: According to Mr. Christodoulou, Mr. Christodoulou, his wife Fofi and their twins George and Arista. the ingenuity of the Porsche Com- pany is recognized even by other example, have been given the con- highly boosted by its reputation in similar and unchanged specifica- denced by many others who are Porsche,” he said. “A Porsche car, as car brands. The leadership of sultancy service of Porsche in car the field of car racing where it is tions.” proud about describing their herein described, is known for its Porsche in the car industry is not and engine engineering. Even considered as the world’s leader in According to Mr. Christodoulou, Porsche sports cars in websites, quality and excellence. A Porsche is only recognized by car dealers, but world famous companies such as the production and manufacturing Porsche owner are very proud of blogs and online forums. The desir- therefore a good buy for your mon- also by enthusiasts. The ingenuity Harley-Davidson has been accom- of racing cars. In 2006, 195 cars their cars. Because of the quality, ability of having a Porsche car has ey and an investment for you.” and workmanship of Porsche is also modated by Porsche in designing built for various racing events hed reputation and novelty of Porsche also made the company a stable in- Mr. Christodoulou was born in acknowledged by several other car new engines for its new products been produced by Porsche. The cars, a number of personalities are stitution. It is reportedly being the Athens in 1964 and is married to manufacturers which have sought such as the V-Rod motorcycle. company takes the opportunity to known to be collectors of the car world’s most profitable car brand Fofi, a Greek American from New the service of the Porsche Company “Porsche engineering is tested develop its engineering through brand, including computer wonder seconded only by Toyota. York. They were married in 1997 to assist them in the development under tough usages,” Mr. racing where it is reported that and the world’s richest man, Mi- “If you have been thinking about and two and a half years ago they of their products and services. Dae- Christodoulou said. Porsche racing cars very rarely go crosoft founder Bill Gates. The pas- purchasing a car, you may there- had their twins George and Arista. woo and Subaru, among others for “The popularity of Porsche is through consecutive races having sion for Porsche cars is also evi- fore consider buying yourself a They all live in Alpine, New Jersey. Leadership 100 to Honor Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki

Continued from page 1 Mr. Behrakis also commented Behrakis said he is always looking give money, people must submit a on what Leadership 100 will em- to improve the school’s enrollment grant request. I’m inviting the ceived.” phasize through its allocations this numbers. schools to send a request for fund- $90 MILLION IN ASSETS year. “You’re never happy,” he said. ing to Leadership 100.” As far as Leadership 100 itself “We committed $1 million to “You always want to reach for the Mr. Behrakis also commented goes, Mr. Behrakis provided a posi- Holy Cross School of Theology,” he stars. We need 250-300 students on the state of the U.S. real estate tive assessment: “I think we’re do- said. “We already committed $1 (to be viable).” market: ing excellent,” he said. “We’re get- million per year for ten years for Mr. Behrakis said he is also hop- “The decline is because the vari- ting ready to crack the $90 million scholarships, and I will get the vote ing to give money to other aspects ous mortgage companies should asset mark. Hopefully, I can do it by to increase that for the next ten of Hellenic education, such as not have given loans to people who the conference. The 25th year of years also. We need priests in Greek parochial schools. couldn’t afford to pay their mort- Leadership 100 is coming up in America because more and more “I’m a firm believer of Greek ed- gages on a monthly basis,” he said. 2009, and I’m looking for us to real- priests are retiring, and we need to ucation in the elementary schools, “They gave them a free ride for a ly move forward and come up with fill our churches.” from kindergarten to sixth grade, year to buy homes they couldn’t af- $100 million in assets, and also Seminarians who study to be- because it builds a foundation for ford. This is why you have these 1,000 members.” come priests in the Greek Orthodox young children,” he said. banks that are going to take losses Mr. Behrakis also shared his vi- Archdiocese do not pay anything in “If we give money only from the of $5-6 billion dollars, or mortgage sion for the organization: “We tuition, but rather complete their high school to college levels, we al- companies will go out of business should set our goals as high as pos- theological schooling with Leader- ready lost them. We need to teach because they actually did some- sible for the next generation,” he ship 100 financial assistance. them about Orthodoxy and Hel- thing unethical and illegal when said. “I want the next generation to Mr. Behrakis said he will know lenism in the early grades; we have they gave people who are drawing take over Leadership 100 and move how many students have received to educate them when they’re 5-12 salaries which can’t afford to pay it from 1,000 members to 2,000; Leadership 100 scholarships short- years old. It’s one of my suggestions the mortgage payments after tax- from 100 million to 200 million, so ly after a meeting with a committee that I will pass onto the Executive es.” this way we can support the min- at the Theological School on De- Committee and the Board. This is Speaking about the economy in istries of our Church, Hellenism cember 4. an area we should look at because general, Mr. Behrakis said, “The and Orthodoxy to the fullest.” At the same meeting, he is also if we forget our young people, then economy is cyclical. It’s up and Asked to explain what $90 mil- hoping to find out what happened our young people will forget us. It down. Real estate is the same way. I lion in assets means, Mr. Behrakis to the $42 million which Holy Cross didn’t happen last year because I don’t worry about the economy.” said, “I mean the total value of the President Rev. Nicholas Tri- think we need to put a strategic Mr. Behrakis also commented Leadership 100 will honor Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, President Leadership 100 will be $90 million. antafilou claims he raised. plan together, and a plan to show on the war in Iraq: of the Athens 2004 Organizing Committee at its annual conference in The amount of money in the bank Holy Cross has about 108 stu- them the importance of elementary “I think we should have a plan to Palm Desert, California in February. Last year, the organization hon- will close in $75-80 million in dents, with another 70 or so stu- education. We have a process with start bringing back some of our ored former New York City Mayor and presidential candidate, Rudy cash.” dents at Hellenic College. Mr. our Grant Committee. In order to troops,” he said. Giuliani (left, with Margo and George Behrakis). A Brand New Look Inside and Outside for Saint Catherine Church in Astoria

By Stavros Marmarinos lect some money,” Mr. Papamihail Special to the National Herald said. “We managed to collect $130,000, but the following year NEW YORK – A few days ago, Rev. we had to host another event be- Father Apostolos Koufalakis of cause the amount had increased by Saint Demetrios Cathedral in Asto- S100,000.” ria received a letter from a handi- According to Mr. Papamihail, capped 27 year-old woman who Mr. Stylianou managed to collect cannot walk. In her letter the $140,000. Mr. Papamihail also said woman stated that her dream was that when the decision for the in- to be able to attend services at stallment of the mosaics in the Saint Catherine’s Church on Dit- façade was taken, well-known mars Boulevard where her grand- artist Georgios Filippakis made the mother used to go for many years. best offer possible of $85,000. Unfortunately, the handicapped “We managed to complete this ramp was too high making it al- very important project without tak- most impossible for the young ing out any loans, it was all mostly woman to attend church there. donations,” he said. “I want but I can’t,” the woman Mr. Papamihail also pointed out stated in her letter to Fr. Koufal- that the escalator on the right side lakis. of the church was also refurbished “I immediately put some copies and a small balcony was built for together that depicted the new look Holy Resurrection services during of the church and what we had in Easter. “We now love the new mind and sent them to her,” Fr. Ko- façade of Saint Catherine,” he said. ufallakis told TNH. “I also ex- People who pass by are im- plained to her we were planning on pressed with the new looks of the installing a new elevator as well church especially during the night since the church was located on the time when it’s lit. third floor.” Mr. Papamihail thanked the en- According to Fr. Koufallakis, the tire Greek American community for young lady was so happy when the its contributions to the project. new elevator was installed and she “Our community that recently cele- was one of the fist people to ever brated its 80th anniversary and the use it. 50 years from the establishment of “She was acting like a little girl, St. Catherine Church in Astoria has a brand new façade which includes huge mosaics of Mary and the Saints. On the two sides of the church its Greek school is moving ahead she was so happy, she was coming people can admire the two new belfries. An elevator was installed on the inside of the church to assist handicapped parishioners. Architect quite fast,” Mr. Papamihail said. every Sunday to light her candle Georgios Konaris planned the project within one week of being hired. Mr. Gavalas told TNH that since here,” he said. he came to United States no one Many handicapped Greek Amer- cathedral, to build two new belfries belfries. the completion of the project.” Fr. Koufallakis also thanked had ever done anything with the icans as well as senior citizens, now making the building look more of The elevator was installed in the Later, according to Fr. Koufal- Ioanni Stylianou, the treasurer of church. “The church had to be re- have the chance to use the new ele- an orthodox church and of course inner-left part of the building. The lakis, Fotios Papamihail, the presi- the committee who was in charge furbished, it was just a matter of vator and admire the new façade of to install the new elevator to help project was assigned to architect dent of the community today took of the collection of the total time,” he said. the church. The church’s façade is our handicapped guests,” Fr. Ko- Georgios Konaris who had the new over the project and brought it to amount for the project without tak- Mr. Konaris said it was a tough brand new and includes huge mo- ufallakis said. Contractor Nikos plans ready within a week. completion. Fr. Koufallakis also ing any money out of the church’s project simply because the church saics of Mary and the Saints. On the Gavalas immediately contributed “In the spring of 2005 the initia- thanked Mr. Iordanis Kokoris, di- account. In 2006, when Mr. Pa- is located on the third floor, making two sides of the church people can the amount of $30,000 in order for tor of this refurbishment project rector of the committee for the pro- pamihail was elected president, it hard to be “tied” with the rest of admire the two new beautiful bel- the construction work to start right was the president of the communi- ject. 40% of the project had already the building. Mr. Kordistos also said fries. away. Ioannis Kordistos who was ty, at the time, Dimitrios Kostaras,” “For the past two years this man been completed. that his contribution of $20,000 for “It was absolutely necessary to the main contractor for the project said Fr. Koufallakis and thanked was spending a lot of time here at “There was no money left and the creation of the base for the two refurbish the façade of the church didn’t receive money for the con- Mr. Kostaras for his efforts. “I’m Saint Catherine’s, day and night, along with Mr. Stylianou we hosted belfries was made in memory of his in order to make it look more like a struction of the base for the two sure, today, he’s also very proud for non-stop,” he said. a dinner in March so we could col- little daughter who recently died. THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 1, 2007 FEATURE 5 Armenian Genocide Requires Justice, not Recognition, from the Turks

Continued from page 1 the U.S. policymaking process and taking America for a ride, referring survivors. Armenians have said this to Turkey’s threats to renew its in- so many thousands of times to each cursions into northern Iraq and the other, and have written it in so typical threefold Turkish intimida- many thousands of articles, that tion strategy of using bluffing, Turkish leaders, who follow what threats and blackmail to get what we say very closely, know the three they want. articles of the Armenian cause by “Internally, Turkish leaders know heart. They have the three R’s it’s very risky for Turkey to invade memorized, and make frequent ref- northwestern Iraq. It’s a very erences to them in the Turkish me- rugged, mountainous area. Winter dia,” he said. has already started. The first snows “So both Armenians and Turks have already come, and there will be now have a distorted understand- a lot of casualties for the Turkish ing of what the Armenian cause re- military if they go in, so the Turks ally is. Most people think that the may end up being embarrassed by a Turks must first recognize the Ar- handful of PKK. They stand to suffer menian Genocide, and after that, major losses. And that would be on- we go to court, or the Turks very ly the beginning of Turkey’s prob- graciously give our land back and lems. It’s easy to go in, but very diffi- say, ‘Okay, here’s the one third of cult to get out. If the Turks set up Turkey, which belongs to you.’ But camp just 20 miles inside Iraq, then the reality is, nobody graciously what? They’ll be sitting ducks for ex- gives an inch of land back to any- plosions, terrorist acts and all sorts body, unless by force. If Armenians of violence, and if they pull out, have a claim in court, the prerequi- they’re going to look defeated. This site to that claim is not that the is not the first time the Turks are Turks – or the U.S. or anybody, for dealing with the Kurds in northern that matter – first acknowledge the Iraq. In the past 20-25 years, they’ve Genocide in order for legal action committed more than 20 incursions. to be brought forward. Nobody But none of those incursions and says the murderer has to plead bombing attacks have gotten rid of guilty first, and then we can do the problem they want to eliminate something about it. If Armenians in northern Iraq – the PKK. There is have a case, they can go to specific also a large number of peace-loving international courts set up to han- Kurds living in the region, and dle specific aspects under specific they’re going to get caught in the laws to handle our demands. So af- crossfire, so there will be a lot of ter we drilled it into Turkish heads civilian casualties, and that will real- that we have legal claims, recogni- ly agitate the millions of Kurds in- tion actually becomes the last of the side Turkey, causing all sorts of vio- three steps,” he added. lence within Turkish cities. So that’s “Justice does not begin with a very serious and dangerous poten- recognition, as most people think. tial development for the Turkish People are misled. Once the Turkish AP/MURAD SEZER Government – to have the war spill Government acknowledges that the Turks hold national flags and banners during a funeral ceremony for the slain soldiers in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) this past No- back into Turkey,” he said. Genocide took place, all other is- vember 15. Four Turkish solders were killed by Kurdish separatists in southeastern Turkey the day before. The banners amply demonstrate “Armenians and Greeks have sues will completely vanish in Turkish nationalist sentiments: “Martyrs don’t die, the country can not be divided (foreground left)” and “We die once, we resurrect a thou- dealt with Turks and Turkish behav- terms of justice for the Armenian sand times” in the background. ior over many centuries, so we rec- people, who were killed and had ognize a pattern in Turkish behavior their land stolen from them. Their say, ‘Okay. You admitted what hap- “If a criminal murders someone, for 93 years. My grandparents were knew was there’s a place called that repeats itself, regardless of possessions, their properties, their pened, but look, your family stole he is arrested and then put in jail. killed during the Genocide. I don’t Jerusalem that was once theirs. who’s in power, or what government churches, their culture – everything my family’s property 100 years ago, Then there’s going to be a trial. need the Turks to tell me so,” he They never lost their hope. is in charge. Given all the risks I out- was wiped out. Where is the justice and you’re still living in my family’s What happens when just one per- added. “The land issue is finished once lined earlier, what the Turks are re- for that? Is justice served when house and enjoying everything in son is robbed and murdered? Does But isn’t one of the reasons the you lose hope; once you give up on ally trying to do is a lot like what somebody murders your family, it. All those things you’re now en- the whole world say the first step, Turks refuse to acknowledge the the dream, you’ve lost the land for- they did with (former PKK leader and his descendents say 93 years joying really belong to me. They before we do anything about it, is Armenian Genocide because they ever. I like to remind my fellow Ar- Abdullah) Ocalan, when he was in later, ‘Oh yeah, it’s true?’ Okay. don’t belong to you.’ You’ve known to wait for as many decades or cen- don’t want to open the doors for Ar- menians – who walk the streets of Syria. They amassed troops along They admit to it. Then what? Ad- all your life that your family was turies as it takes for this person to menians and others to reclaim their Pasadena, Glendale or Los Angeles, the Syrian border and threatened to mission of guilt does not pay for the murdered and your family’s home acknowledge his crime? That only properties and lands, Mr. Sassoun- and who don’t have that connec- invade Syria unless Ocalan was crime. was stolen. You don’t the murder- after he admits what he did we can ian was asked? tion to our ancestral homeland – handed over. The Turks always use “Let’s forget about the mass ers admitting that this happened to put him on trial and recover what “Armenians and Greeks may be there is no country in recorded his- this strategy of bluffing, threatening murder of an entire nation and talk know it’s true. he stole from the victim? We don’t stupid politically, but the Turks are tory whose borders remained un- and blackmailing, and coming to the about the murder of one house- operate like that. Almost every not. They don’t want to give up an changed for more than a few cen- edge of the precipice in terms of car- hold. Somebody comes to your criminal says he’s innocent. Crimi- inch of land, so the last thing they turies. There is no mighty empire – rying out their threats. But their real house and murders most of the nals don’t normally plead guilty,” want to admit is that mass murder Roman, Persian or Byzantine – that intent is not to go to war in Iraq be- members of your family, and one Mr. Sassounian said. was committed. No one is going to has retained its original borders. cause they know they have much member survives; and that person “For an Armenian, acknowl- say A when he knows that, by say- The Republic of Turkey will not be more to lose than to gain if they do. is wounded and forced to flee. The edgement of the Genocide is not an ing A, he also has to say B and do C. as it is forever. I don’t know what They know the risks in Iraq, and attackers not only killed every oth- occasion to jump for joy. Congres- So recognition is actually the last will happen in the next 30 years or they also know the bigger risk to er member of your family, but also sional or Turkish Government ac- thing that could happen. It won’t 300 years from now, but if we don’t themselves within their own bor- took over your house and all your knowledgement 93 years later is no accomplish anything. I want justice reacquire our land in the future, ders, where there are a large num- property, possessions and money, cause for celebration. That doesn’t for the Armenian people; for the then we will only have ourselves to ber of Kurdish people. They’re saber- and now live there. Your whole do anything for me. Genocide is a criminals to be punished; and for blame. If we don’t know or forget rattling and taking all the steps to family was murdered. You’ve been fact. We know it happened. The reparations to be made; for the the land is ours, then we will relin- prepare for war, hoping that this will wounded and chased out of your rest of the civilized world knows it fruits gained through the wrongdo- quish our rightful claim to it. We pressure the U.S. Government to own house. And you try going back happened. Many Turks also know it ers’ crimes to be returned to their must keep the dream alive. We clean up northern Iraq for Turkey; to to your house and say to the attack- happened. That’s not my cause. My rightful owners. This isn’t rocket must continue to remind future force the Iraqi Government, and es- ers, ‘Please. This is my house.’ And cause focuses on the fact that my science. If a wrong was committed generations that the land is ours; pecially the government in Kurdis- your attackers, who murdered your people were massacred and eradi- against you, you want that wrong that it was unjustly stolen from us; tan, to do the same. If they succeed family and stole your home, say to cated by the hundreds of thou- to be made right, and you would and that those who stole it mur- by bluffing, threatening and black- you, ‘No. You’re a liar. Go away. If sands, and removed from their an- like the wrongdoer to right that dered our forbears,” he added. mailing, they might get others to do you don’t go away, we’ll kill you, cestral homeland. What I want is wrong, either willingly or by com- Mr. Sassounian also said the Ar- their dirty work for them, without too.’ justice. I am pursuing a quest for pulsion,” he said. menian American community incurring any major losses them- “You’re wounded. You have no justice for my people. If the Turkish “Some people might think I’m needs to persistently point out that selves, and without lifting a finger,” money. You have no friends. And Government magically acknowl- crazy, but if the Turks aren’t saying Turkey has been interfering with he added. everybody is laughing at you. No- Harut Sassounian, publisher of edges it tomorrow, no one will pay yes to genocide, if they’re not going body cares. And the years pass. Five the California Courier attention to a single word Armeni- to open borders with Armenia, years. Ten. Fifty. A hundred years. ans have to say beyond that. ‘You which is in their economic interests And finally, the great grandson of “The world has tried to turn want justice? Forget it. You want to do, they’re certainly not going to the guy who murdered your family recognition of this tragedy into a land? You want compensation? give up land unless you send a mil- and stole your house tells your bittersweet experience, but it’s not Forget it. You’re lucky you got an lion troops. We know no one is go- SUPPORT great grandson, ‘You know, I’m not a bittersweet thing, at all. It’s still acknowledgment.’ The Turks will ing to give us any land back. We like my great grandfather. I went very bitter. I’m now 57 years old. have everything to gain and noth- know no one will muster the neces- SAINT BASIL ACADEMY back and checked some documents For most of my 57 years, I’ve known ing to lose, and the Armenian cause sary force to take it back. But and verified some of the stories I firsthand from my father and will be devastated by such an ad- Greeks, Armenians and Kurds – we His patients hear the music and think it’s Elvis... heard, and yes, it does look like my grandfather that genocide took mission. all have a moral claim. So how do great grandfather killed your great place. I haven’t been waiting for 57 “So our cause is not recognition you turn that moral claim into a re- One day, he didn’t know he could sing... grandfather. And I’m so sorry for years to read about it in a book or of the Genocide. Genocide and ality? It’s not being accomplished Next day, he’s recording an album... that. Those were tough times. I see it in a movie, or to hear it from a recognition of it is not a cause. by going to court or rewriting histo- don’t know what was happening in Turkish scholar or a Turkish leader. Genocide is a fact. It’s like saying ry books, or with military force. You He is Denis A. Bouboulis, M.D., “Doctor B,” who the world back then, but these So after 57 years, for someone to the Turks finally recognize Athens do it by keeping the hope and never sang in the shower or choir, who never had a things do happen, and I feel really walk up to me and say, ‘You know, as the capital of Greece. Well, what dream alive; by passing that hope bad about it. Goodbye.’ what happened was genocide,’ that kind of concession is that for the and dream onto the next genera- voice lesson, who has recorded a Christmas CD - “Would you, as the great grand- does nothing for me. For me, a hor- Greeks? Similarly, what kind of tion, like the Jews did. The Jews an enduring gift for the children of Saint Basil. son of the man who was murdered rible crime was committed by one concession is it for the Armenians never lost faith that Jerusalem was and had his home stolen from him, nation against another entire na- that the Turks finally recognize that theirs, and it eventually became say, ‘I’m thrilled by the fact that you tion, which was uprooted from its the Genocide took place? That’s no theirs again. For almost 2,000 To listen and buy, visit: www.drbchristmas.com acknowledge what happened,’ and ancestral homeland. Where’s the compromise. That’s not an accom- years, they didn’t know when they then just walk away? Or would you justice for that crime? plishment. We’ve known about it would get their land back. All they 100% of Record Sales Benefit Saint Basil Academy

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By Steve Frangos by sight everyone in any given im- Special to The National Herald age. But what I find particularly dis- tressing is that, when everyone can If Greeks in the United States of not be named, many Greek American America were only as aware of their authors simply do not name anyone. collective history as they are of their This decision has been explained to favorite television programs, we me as the best solution, as people wouldn’t have half the problems we would otherwise get angry because now have in what is loosely labeled, they or their relatives were omitted. “World Hellenism.” Why don’t they just identify those in- In seeking to simply identify as dividuals in the first place? I have yet many individuals in a 1939 Greek to receive a reasonable answer. school graduation photograph as Compounding my advocacy of possible, we have unexpectedly naming names as fully as possible moved into dimly recalled realms of has been my stressing the need to in- Greek American history. We immedi- clude provenance for each photo- ately find ourselves immersed in the graph. Provenance means “a source controversy over the Julian versus or origin,” and in terms of archival or Gregorian calendars; the philosophi- museum storage, it refers to precisely cal and religious writings of Aposto- who holds the image. I have heard los Makrakis; the as-yet-to-be docu- from Greeks all around the country, mented history of the Greek religious time and again, that they saw some press in North America; and the un- historical image in a newspaper or a expected discovery that some “old book and knew some of the individu- calendarist” parishes and the Arch- als shown, but then didn’t know who diocese are still in open disagree- to contact to either give them the in- ment. formation or where to obtain a copy The work of the Chicago branch of the image. of the Makrakistai has never disap- My insistence on these two points peared. For nearly 70 years, the for- has resulted in various Greek Ameri- mer student body of this school has can writers believing I am unfair to maintained treasured memories of ask for such impossible details. its faculty and the religious individu- Whether you’re at coffee hour at als who sponsored it. The very exis- church or just sitting around the tence of this school demonstrates not kitchen table when old photographs just simplistic old explanation that are brought out, fine. You can’t be ex- “immigrants always sought to keep pected to know everything. But if their children Greek.” The real story In seeking to identify as many individuals as possible in a 1939 Greek school graduation photograph that appeared in the National Herald on you set yourself the task of writing a is that these foreign-born parents November 10, Steve Frangos finished his five-part journey on the Apostolos Pavlos School by describing what he has learned in the process. historical account, no matter how chose this school and actively sup- brief, then identifying everyone you ported it due to their own deeply that dozens of Apostolos Makrakis’ doxwiki.org).” ferred to as belonging to the the Midwest.’ In 1907, the Socrates can and providing provenance are committed religious and cultural in- books are still readily found in hun- I knew that old calendarist parish- Epitropia of the Holy Sepulcher in School opens its doors as the first mandatory. Or don’t bother to do it. terests in Hellenism at-large. dreds of American libraries all across es existed, but I did not expect that America since the Church of Greek school outside of Greece in the Unfortunately, many Greek Ameri- One woman recalled how, as a the country. Book stores/vendors on my inquiry into a 1939 Greek school Jerusalem does not have any local entire world. Greek language classes cans (and not a few Greek American student at the Apostolos Pavlos the Internet and in your own neigh- graduation picture would eventually resident diocese, but is essentially a are offered to the community at Jane scholars) just don’t get this very basic School, she also received Greek lan- borhood have many of Makrakis’ lead me to this subject. representational or diplomatic Addams’ Hull House on Sunday af- historical fundamental concept. guage instruction at home. Rather books, in Greek or English, for sale. The Hellenic Orthodox Tradition- Church (www.wikipedia.com).” ternoons and Wednesday evenings. No one ever said historical preser- than merely reading through the His writings remain influential in alist Church of America (or simply, My web surfing led me to my first In 1908, Socrates School becomes vation of the Greek American experi- day’s lesson, her teacher, Pavlos Ko- Greece and among Orthodox Christ- the old calendarist church) has cousin Christ Harris’ (Harambopou- the first fulltime Greek School in the ence would be easy. No one is going noufaos, often stayed and had dinner ian faithful everywhere. parishes and monastic communities los) old Greek school, Socrates United States by 1917… adds Eng- to be Greek for us. No one is going to with her family. Everyone was in- The Chicago branch of the in Africa, Canada, Europe and the School in Chicago. This School’s mis- lish curriculum to its program and come to your house or your church volved in the dinner conversation. Makrakistai was not the only Greek United States. The HOCNA is today sion statement would do any Greek becomes Socrates Greek American and spend the time needed for com- The topics were not exclusively Orthodox religious collective or com- composed of nine monastic commu- school in America proud: “To provide School (www.HellenicAmeri- piling all this information. Greek in theme, but everything dis- munity of its kind. Other Greek Or- nities with a total of nearly 100 an elementary education of the high- canAcademy.org).” Logically, then, this means that, cussed was discussed in Greek. thodox religious communities exist- monastics and 62 parishes with some est quality – enriched with the teach- WHAT MUST BE DONE for the vast majority of Greek Ameri- After nearly 70 years, this senior ed from the very first moment Greeks 6,000 faithful. ings of the Greek language, history This series on the Apostolos Pav- can photographs, all information will Greek American woman had come to arrived in North America. The Malbis Over the years, many writers have and culture, and the Greek Orthodox los Greek School logically progressed be lost, forever. So the next time you the realization that, for her parents Plantation, in Daphne, Alabama explained the old calendarist move- faith – in a warm, family-oriented out of the identification of just one flip through your family photograph and Mr. Konoufaos, these extended (founded by Jason Malbis, a monk ment as merely a “side effect of the Christian environment; to prepare group photograph. Various Greek album and see one of these large visits constituted a regular intellectu- from the Megali Spilion monastery) parish remaining independent, our students for success in their fu- Americans I’ve met around the coun- group photographs, remember: Only al exchange. I deliberately empha- is perhaps best known. The Malbis rather than as a purely ideological ture academic pursuits, and for suc- try frequently tell me that this kind of you can save these family members size use of the word, “intellectual,” Memorial Church, formally the Sa- position (www.orthodoxwiki.org).” cess in community and family life detailed identification is “just too and friends from oblivion. when talking about Greeks in the cred Patriarchal & Stavropegial Then why are the majority of Greek (www.HellenicAmericanAcademy.org) much work.” Academics, by the way, United States. How easy it is to see Monastery of the Entrance of the Orthodox churches in Australia seek- .” are just as unwilling to identify such Readers who wish to contact Mr. those people as workers following Theotokos, celebrated each year on ing to remain independent? Is a The Socrates School is an institu- group photographs as the average Frangos may e-mail him at greek- the directives of others or the per- November 21, is still to found in canonical issue being used by the tion which came after the establish- Greek American. [email protected]. forming tasks placed before them. Baldwin County, Illinois. clergy to cover up a secular issue of ment in 1897 of Holy Trinity Church Over the last few years a wide va- How difficult it seems to even consid- Curiously, we learn that canoni- title of deed? in Chicago. “The church was (first) riety of Greek American books have er these Greeks as highly perceptive cally, that church “constitutes a In surfing the Internet, I was not housed in a building on Johnson seen print which offer large group and engaged citizens. Do I even dare stavropegic institution under the au- surprised to find that old calendarist Street (now Peoria Street), in what photographs appear with little or no Book Review suggest that those Greeks of old thority of the Ecumenical Patriarch. communities were still around, but became known as the Greek Delta, identification. In my review of those many well have known more about It is not part of the Greek Orthodox that the Patriarchate of Jerusalem bounded by Halsted, Harrison, Blue books I have stressed, over and over, not only the American society in Archdiocese of America, although has two monasteries and 14 parishes Island and Polk Streets. Since 1897, the need to identify as many individ- The bi-weekly book review col- which they found themselves, but al- the Archbishop presumably exercises in the United States. “The churches Holy Trinity has played a leading role uals in each photograph as possible. umn, by Alexandros K. Kyrou, so the world at-large? some authority in his capacity as belonging to the Greek Orthodox Pa- in the development of the Greek This is, admittedly, often a nigh im- will not appear this week and The literally-minded among us Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriar- triarchate of Jerusalem in North and community in Chicago, and is re- possible task. Too many years have will resume on December 15. can best be served by the knowledge chate in the Americas (www.ortho- South America are technically re- ferred to as the ‘Mother Church of passed, and few remain who know THE NATIONAL HERALD BOOKSTORE

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RESTAURANT REVIEW Meltemi Restaurant Brings the Feel of the Summertime Winds to the Big Apple

Prices: Appetizers $7-15 spreads, such as the smooth shrimp is cooked in a fresh tomato Main Courses $20-30 taramosalata (carp roe), thick and herb sauce with pieces of feta melitzanosalata (eggplant), and and green peppers. The end result On the corner of 51st Street and the ever ubiquitous tzatziki; to the has the peppers coming out moist First Avenue, in the Upper East seafood salad (a mix of shrimp, and tender, with the feta melted in- Side, resides Meltemi: a midsized calamari, and scallops marinated in to the sauce, giving the entire meal psarotaverna (seafood taverna) olive oil and wine vinegar), and an quite a bite. The tomato sauce also that serves a wide range of Greek Americanized horiatiki salad, con- works well as a condiment to the appetizers and fresh fish from taining the usual tomatoes, cucum- rice (or fries) that come with your around the globe. Started 13 years bers, and olives, with the addition meal. ago by veteran restaurateur Kyri- of romaine lettuce for a more sub- Authentic Greek meat dishes are akos Smyrniotopoulos, Meltemi stantial offering. also at hand. Lamb, chicken, and has become a popular retreat of The hot appetizers are equally New York sirloin all come in souvla- both the neighboring locals, as well broad in spectrum; from the freshly ki-style versions; marinated with as the employees and diplomats of made spanikopita (spinach pie) olive oil and herbs, and then skew- the many United Nations missions which comes as a large slice, to the ered with tomatoes, green-peppers, in the surrounding area. horiatiko loukaniko (country-style and onions. Meltemi, meaning “wind” in sausage), which is sautéed in red Another notable dish is the lamb Greek, or more specifically, the wine and has a distinctive orange Youvetsi, which consists of cuts of northern summertime winds of the flavor from the orange peel used in lamb and orzo (rice-like pasta), Aegean, keeps in line with its its preparation. baked in a clay pot, and allowed to namesake; the restaurant’s décor The saganaki is a very popular slowly cook in a tomato base and and style is reminiscent of what one choice, whereby a thick chunk of the lamb’s own juices. might find in a breezy seaside kefalogravira cheese is baked in the Dessert at Meltemi’ is traditional town: wooden floorboards, classic- oven until it develops a golden Greek faire, such as baklava, galak- style taverna chairs, white and blue crust on the outside, while keeping tobouriko, and karidopita. From tablecloths. Around the large bar a soft and stringy middle. The dish my own experience, and through and adorning the walls hang vari- comes to the table (very hot!) in the whispers in the grapevine, dessert ous paintings, murals, and other or- same plate that it’s cooked in, and usually has a “kerasmeno” (on-the- naments relating to fishermen and served with fresh lemon wedges for Meltemi Restaurant was started house) element to it. My order of the sea. you to squeeze over the cheese, 13 years ago by veteran restaura- karidopita came with a side of Once the host takes your coat, adding an extra tang and serving to teur Kyriakos Smyrniotopoulos. baklava. In addition, as I was sip- you can have a drink at the full bar, cool it down. The restaurant’s decor and style ping my “elliniko” (Greek coffee), I offering everything from Metaxa to Meltemi is a psarotaverna, so gives the customer the feel of a was brought a shot of Samos mus- martinis. Meltemi’s wine selection naturally, there are a wide variety breezy seaside town. The rustic cut dessert wine. is short, but far-reaching, with reds of fish to choose from. Displayed feel of the taverna accentuates Combined with the quality of and whites from Greece, Australia, behind a glass shelf, fish come the seafaring origins of much of the food on offer here, it’s the little the Americas, and other regions of whole or as a dish, and are cooked the menu. As a traditional psaro- things like that which make Melte- the Mediterranean. according to type. The majority, taverna, fish and seafood are the mi’s such an enjoyable experience. At the dining table, the enthusi- such as the stripped bass, red snap- specialties of Meltemi and natu- The staff are genuinely upbeat, and astic and friendly wait staff (who per, and loup de mar are charcoal- rally there are a wide variety of are ready to answer any questions speak both English and Greek) will grilled, removed of bones, and ele- fish to choose from. you might have on the dishes avail- immediately bring a plate of warm gantly drizzled with olive oil and able. The rustic feel of the taverna pita bread, cut into triangles for lemon, with an herb garnish. accentuates the seafaring origins of everyone’s enjoyment, that are re- Skewered fish, such as the much of the menu. With that in placed at regular intervals through- swordfish and salmon, are cut into mind, Meltemi’s is a great place to out your meal. These are, no doubt, sizeable pieces, and lightly broiled fish, Meltemi delivers. The “Melte- dine for some authentic Greek to be enjoyed with the excellent ap- on the skewer with helpings of mi” shrimp (which comes in both food. petizers on the menu. green peppers, tomatoes, and appetizer and entrée size), for ex- Separated into cold and hot sec- onions. ample, is the taverna’s take on the Meltemi is located at 905 First tions, the cold appetizers range Should you have a penchant to- classic Greek dish, garides sagana- Ave. (At 51st St.), New York, NY from some traditional Greek wards seafood, but not necessarily ki. Served in its baking plate, 10022 34 Years Later, Last Drop Leaves Bitter Aftertaste at Louis Coffee Shop

By Rachana Rathi and "a great tipper" - had breakfast Louis in 1973. It had been a coffee '78. A town official gave Arvanitis chines, pie freezer, and pho- "Whatever comes here won't re- Boston Globe when he attended a local wedding shop and diner for about 25 years and the six kids a ride to the diner, tographs of Greek monuments that place it." in the early 1990s. before Arvanitis bought it. where they served people who lined the walls. Breakfast at Louis Coffee Shop Claire Duffy pointed to seats at He says the diner made $350 a pulled up to the restaurant on "We're losing a neighborhood in- The Boston Globe published the was served up with a dose of nos- the counter where she once chatted day when he first bought it, but cross-country skis. stitution," Jerry Bodner said. above on November 25. talgia last Sunday. up Celtics hall-of-famer Dave with longer hours and friendlier Arvanitis says he couldn't sell The 34-year-old neighborhood Cowens. Duffy, who has been a reg- service over the next six months, it the business because no one would institution, known for its home- ular weekend customer for 27 began bringing in about $2,000 a buy it without a lease. style food and atmosphere, closed years, said her late mother loved day. People would eat on the cellar "I am very upset," he said. "I lose its doors at 2:30 p.m., taking with it breakfast at Louis so much, it was steps when the restaurant's seats my everything. It's not because I Vote on our website! one of the last vestiges of family- one of the only things she missed in were full. don't have customers or the busi- owned businesses from the center her nursing home. She mentioned Arvanitis would wake up at 1 ness is going bad, but it's stolen You have the chance to express your opinion on our website on of Wellesley. Owner Elias "Louis" it so often that Duffy and her sister a.m. to open the diner at 2 a.m., from me." an important question in the news. Arvanitis, 74, said his lease was not surprised their mother with a trip and would work until it closed at 9 Contacted on Tuesday, landlord The results will be published in our printed edition next week renewed. to the diner for one of her last birth- p.m. "I was the only one working Ray DiLucci declined to comment. along with the question for that week. Arvanitis's customers and family days. for nine people," he said. Arvanitis plans to go back to The question this week is: shared his anger and sadness, "People are friendly and famil- All six of Arvanitis's children Greece with his wife. Steven J. Lalas, a former United States embassy employee many saying they were losing a iar. You always had a few laughs," worked in the diner after school "It's even sadder for me," said turned Greek spy, returned to Greece to serve the remainder of his home away from home. Duffy said. "There's something to and on summer vacations, with his Charlie, who is searching for a new parole after spending almost 12 years in federal prison. Do you be- Maarten Van Genabeek, 14, and be said about the continuity of the only son, Charlie, taking over as restaurant location. "My father is lieve he should be treated as a hero in Greece? his brothers Noah, 14, and Pip, 10, family running the business. I've manager about 10 years ago. Char- retired. I still have a family to sup- ❏ Yes persuaded their parents to cut short seen them grow up and have their lie's wife, his sister Eugenia, and a port." ❏ No a weekend trip to New York so they own kids." cousin were among the diner's five Jane and Jerry Bodner, Newton ❏ I Don’t Know could have a final breakfast at Arvanitis moved to the United employees in its final days. residents who ate at the diner for Louis. It was one of the few places States in 1966 because there were Over the years, they witnessed 30 years, called it a sign of the The results for last week’s question: their mother allowed them to go on few opportunities for his family in their share of car accidents, saw times. Two members of the Greek American community ended their their own. She marked the occasion Greece. He worked as a dishwasher thousands of people running by the "It's very sad that small-business lives abruptly by committing suicide this month. Do you think by taking a Christmas card photo of in a restaurant for three years be- diner during Boston marathons, owners who still give good service steps can be taken to prevent this from happening in the future? the boys in one of the diner's vinyl- fore he had saved enough to buy and watched countless Newton, and care about their customers are 52% Yes covered booths. tickets to bring his five kids, wife, Wellesley, and Watertown children being put out of business," Jane 19% No That same booth, said Demetria and mother across the ocean. grow into adults. Bodner said, as the Arvanitis family 29% I Don’t Know Gigliotti, youngest daughter of Ar- He stayed in the restaurant busi- They remember being one of the began the process of packing up the vanitis, is where John F. Kennedy ness, working his way up the only businesses permitted by the diner, with its handwritten specials Please vote at: www.thenationalherald.com Jr. - who was "even cuter in person" kitchen hierarchy, before buying town to open during the Blizzard of signs, coffee and milkshake ma-

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Aiani-Elimiotis – Upper Macedonia: Archeological and Historical Research The Center for Hellenic Studies PAIDEIA is sponsoring a series of Lectures by Archaeologists Dr. Georgia Karamitrou- Mentessidi, Mrs. Marina Lykiardopoulou and Mr. Konstantinos Moschakis on “AIANI - ELIMIOTIS – UPPER MACEDONIA: ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH”. The lectures will be given 12.30 PM on Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 at the PAIDEIA Center, 28 Dog Lane, University of Connecticut Campus, Storrs, CT.

The city of Aiani is located approximately 20 km (12.5 miles) south of the city of Kozani, Kozani (Κοζάνη). Aiani is a city in northern Greece, of the Kozani Prefecture and of the West Macedonia periphery. It is lo- cated in the western part of Macedonia, in the northern part of the Aliakmonas river valley (see location map). At the 13th Annual Phidippides Award Gala Aiani was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Elimeia, which togeth- Friday, November 30th at 7:30pm 2007 er with the rest of the Greek kingdoms of Tymphaia, Orestis, Lyncestis, at the New York Hilton Eordaia, Pelagonia, and Derriopos constituted the ancient Upper (i.e. mountainous) Macedonia. The GAEPIS Board of Directors and Gala Chairman The systematic excavation research, which began in 1983, at Aiani has Honorable John P. Sarbanes revealed the architectural remains of both large and small buildings, invite you to join us to honor rich in small finds, and groups of graves and organized cemeteries dat- President Emeritus of New York University ing from the Prehistoric to the Late Hellenistic period. The revealing of DR. JOHN BRADEMAS public and private buildings composes a picture of a well-organized for his passionate advocacy of Hellenism city from the Late Archaic and Classical period. The city had direct cultural relations and exchange with the rest of Greece. At the same time it had its own workshops for ceramics, terracotta, and metals. The funeral gifts found in some of the un- We promise you an exquisite evening looted pit graves, present an exceptional quality and variety, elements that are evidence for the booming economy and high as we celebrate 20 years of COSMOS FM standard of living, and place the area among the cultural and religious centers of the rest of Hellenism. broadcasting on WNYE, New York Radio Station. The archeological museum of Aiani houses a variety of these findings, golden, silver and bronze jewelry, bronze utensils, weapons, models of carts made of iron with little horses made of clay or bronze, black and red figure vases made of clay, ter- Entertainment: Grigoris Naninakis, Rena Tsapelas racotta figurines, tablets made of bone with a perforated decoration all round, masterpieces of miniature art, and vases and the Mikrokosmos Ensemble made of glass and alabaster. Proceeds from the event will benefit Cosmos FM The same Lectures will be given also at: 1. Monday, December 3rd, 8:00 PM in the McCook Auditorium, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2. Tuesday, December 4th, 7:00 PM, at 311W&J Warren Hall (115th & Amsterdam), Columbia University NY, NY. For more information, or reservations

For more information please call: The Center for Hellenic Studies “Paideia”, Campus of the University of Connecticut Please call: (718) 204-8900 28 Dog lane, P.O. Box 818, Storrs, CT 06268, Tel./Fax: (860) 429-8518, E-mail: [email protected], www.paideiaonline.org or e-malil us at: [email protected] 8 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 1, 2007 John Kyriakos Antholis, 74, Attorney, Real Estate Developer and Philanthropist

MORRISTOWN – John Kyriakos and Kyriakos John Antholis in cab during the day to support him- Mr. Antholis entered private began developing real estate prop- Mr. Antholis was an avid sports Antholis died Sunday, Nov. 18, Oceanside, N.Y. self, his family, and his studies. practice in 1968, serving several erties in Morristown with a housing fan, and golfer. He belonged to 2007. He moved to Washington, D.C. In the mid-1960s, Mr. Antholis New York firms before founding his development off Morris Avenue Springbrook Country Club for over John Kyriakos Antholis served as in the early 1940s, and as his father went to work for the Internal Rev- Morristown-based law partnership called Kary Way. 30 years. an attorney, real estate developer sought work during the Great De- enue Service, and was transferred with David F. Edwards in 1976. He also developed properties on Mr. Antholis is survived by his and philanthropist in Morristown pression. He graduated from Roo- to the Regional Counsel's Office in Most recently, Mr. Antholis formed Pine Street, King Street, Court wife, the former Mila Sorokolit; his for more than 30 years, and for sevelt High in 1951. New York. While there, he earned a a partnership with Carey Gage in Street and Ridgedale Avenue. sister, Ellen Antholis of Gaithers- most of that time he was a fixture in During the early 1950s, he en- Masters in Law Degree (Taxation) Morristown. Mr. Antholis also served as pres- burg, Md.; and his brother, Chris his picture-window "fish bowl" of- listed in the Army and served as a from New York University Law Over the years, Mr. Antholis de- ident of the Parish Council for the Antholis of Morristown. fice at the corners of Pine Street radio operator, stationed in As- School (1969). veloped a general law practice, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox He is also survived by two sons and Dumont Place. mara, Eritrea. He was admitted to the Bar of with an emphasis on highly contro- Church of Westfield, and as presi- from his first marriage, Kary He was also the proud father of After his service he earned a the District of Columbia in 1962, versial and sophisticated tax law is- dent of Greek Orthodox Churches William Antholis of Los Angeles, two sons, one an Academy Award- bachelor's degree in economics the State of New York (1967) and sues. Among many clients, Mr. An- of the Diocese of New Jersey. In ad- Calif., an Academy Award-winning winning filmmaker and the other a from the University of Maryland the State of New Jersey (1972). He tholis represented Resorts Interna- dition, he served as district gover- filmmaker and senior vice president policy adviser in the Clinton White (1959) and a Juris Doctor degree was sworn into the Supreme Court tional, the first company to obtain a nor of the Fifth District and of HBO Films, and William John An- House. from Georgetown University Law of the United States by Justice license to operate a casino in At- supreme counselor for the Ameri- tholis of Charlottesville, Va., the Mr. Antholis was born Nov. 21, School (1962). He attended law Arthur Goldberg, who had been a lantic City. can Hellenic Educational Associa- managing director of The Brookings 1933 to Anna Dematatis Antholis school in the evenings, driving a client of his father's barber shop. In the late-1970s Mr. Antholis tion, America's oldest and largest Institution and an economics and organization for Greek Americans. foreign policy adviser in the Clinton He was general counsel and White House; his daughters-in-law, trustee to the Fifth District Ahepa Karen Coburn-Antholis and Kristen Laid to Rest Cancer Research Foundation Inc. Suokko; his step-daughter, Mila He was also general counsel to Dixon of Morristown; and his Pallbearers carry the casket of Salaam Temple of the Shriners of grandchildren, Evanthia Elaine An- Eleftherios Valivasakis, 84, as North America, where he served tholis, John Harry William Antholis, they take him to his eternal rest- proudly as a clown at Shriner's Annika Elizabeth Antholis, and Kyri ing place on Tuesday, November Children's Hospitals. Janet Antholis. 27, 2007. Mr. Velivasakis, the fa- He was a member of Masonic The funeral was held on Novem- ther of Hellenic American Na- Lodges Morristown and Madison, ber 24 at Holy Trinity Greek Ortho- tional Council (HANC) and PanC- and the Salaam Shrine Center in dox Church, 250 Gallows Hill retan Association President Em- Livingston. Mr. Antholis was a Road, Westfield, N.J. 07090, fol- manuel Velivasakis, passed away member and past exalted ruler of lowed by burial at Fairmount on Thanksgiving Day after cele- East Hanover -- Florham Park Elks Cemetery in Chatham, 232 Hillside brating the holiday with his chil- Lodge No. 815. Mr. Antholis also Avenue, Chatham, N.J. 07928. dren and grandchildren. was the founder, past president and Donations will be appreciated, “He said many times how blessed trustee of the Hellenic American in lieu of flowers, to the AHEPA 5th he was that God allowed him to Bar Association of New Jersey. District Cancer Fund, c/o Dino educate his children and how Mr. Antholis was very active in Genakos, 250 Gallows Hill Road, proud he was that his grandchil- Democratic politics. He was briefly Westfield, N.J. 07090 or to: dren were following that same the chairman of the Democratic Shriners Hospital for Children; by path,” Emmanuel Velivasakis Party in Florham Park, and was an phone: (800)-241-GIFT; or by mail: said. “He then went home and active campaigner and fundraiser Shriners International Headquar- didn’t feel well. We called an am- for a series of Democratic candi- ters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tam- bulance, but it was too late.” dates that included Paul Sarbanes, pa, Fla. 33607. Mr. Velivasakis is survived by his Bill Bradley and Michael Dukakis. wife Regina; his children Em- He attended the National Democra- The Daily Record published the manuel (Orsa) Velivasakis and tic Convention in 1988. above on November 22. Maria (Lefteris)Stamatiou; and his six grandchildren Lefteris, George, Regina, Pavlos, Toula and George. CLASSIFIEDS He was born in 1923 in Kamarioti Maleviziou in Greece and was the middle of seven children. He HELP WANTED Low cost shipping to Greece moved to New York in 1967 with his wife and children. He settled LEADING GREEK AMERICAN ANTONOPOULOS

in the Bronx. BEJ TNH/COSTAS NEWSPAPER SEEKS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Full-time AD sales representatives Konstantinos Antonopoulos - for both GREEK and ENGLISH lan- Funeral Director guage publications. Applicants 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., should have some sales and/or mar- Astoria, New York 11105 DEATHS keting experience. Fluency with (718) 728-8500 computer use and knowledge of In- Not affiliated with any ■ AGAPOS A. MIKE Orthodox Church in Randolph, she ther Saint Spyridon Cathedral (102 Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo. ternet a plus. Bi-lingual command other funeral home. MOBILE, Ala. – The Times-Picayune was the vice president of the Tha- Russell St., Worcester, MA 01609), of both languages preferred. This reported that Mike Agapos passed lassemia Action Group, as well as a or to the John S. Efstathiou Memori- ■ NICKLES, GEORGE P. positions offers base salary, plus APOSTOLOPOULOS away on Monday, November 19, member of the Cooley's Anemia al Award, (P.O.Box 2279, Worcester, ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca Journal commissions. E-mail resume and Apostle Family - 2007 at his home. He is survived by Foundation and an active member MA 01613). This award was origi- reported that George P. Nickles, 84, cover letter to [email protected] Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - his wife Sharon; his children Mike of CASA. The funeral was held on nally established for third and passed away peacefully after a long FAX: (718) 472-0510 Attn. Publish- Funeral Directors of (Carolyn) Agapos, Catherine Agapos November 26 at Saint Andrew fourth year medical students at illness this past Thanksgiving Day, er or call (718) 784-5255 ask for RIVERDALE and John Agapos; his cousins Jim Church in Randolph. Memorial do- UMASS Medical School, for caring Thursday, November 22, at the Veta. FUNERAL HOME Inc. 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Exceptional writing/report- LITRAS FUNERAL HOME his mother Athena Karpandadakis Cody" Cotzias, 77, a retired restau- CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Tri- grandfather, Mr. Nickles is survived ing skills and bilingual fluency a ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, Agapos. He was born and raised in rant owner and manager passed bune reported that Peter G. Fraggos, by his wife, Matoula Manos Nickles; must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips INC FUNERAL HOME Cleveland, Ohio and a resident of away on Monday, November 19, 87, passed away on Monday, No- his daughter, Anna (John) and cover letter to 718-472-0510 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Mobile. He graduated from Miami 2007. He is survived by his wife Bar- vember 19, 2007 at Northwestern Stavropoulos; and his grandchil- or [email protected]. Jamaica, NY 11432 University, Oxford, Ohio with a B.S. bara Cotzias; his stepdaughter Re- Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He is dren, Georgina and Matoula Rena 111609/01 (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 in Mathematics and Aeronautical becca Satterly; his stepson Jerold survived by his wife Katherine (nee Stavropoulos, and George (Jory) Engineering. He served in the United Anderson; his sister Arety Cotzias; Makrenos); his daughters Penelope and Jamie Nickles. He is also sur- FUNERAL HOMES States Air Force (Strategic Air Com- and his grandchildren. He was born (George) Obradovich and Merry vived by his brothers in-law, Bill mand) as a pilot and returned to Dec. 15, 1929, to Alexandra (Econo- Kay (William) Davis; his grandchil- (Paulette) Manos and Nick (the late CONSTANTINIDES TO PLACE YOUR school on the GI Bill to receive his mides) and John Cotzias in Jersey dren Katherine "Tina", Meredith Rena) Giannoucos; several nieces, FUNERAL PARLOR Co. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: MBA from Miami University and his City, N.J. He was a linguistic special- Siler, Merry Beth, Paige Davis, Nick nephews and cousins; and his god- 405 91st Street (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, Ph.D in Economics and Finance from ist in the Army. He owned restau- (Kery), Alyssa and Drew son, Paul Lambrou. In addition to his Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 E-MAIL: Case Western Reserve University. rants and clubs in Manhattan in the Obradovich. He served in the Air parents, Mr. Nickles was also prede- (718) 745-1010 classifieds@ thenationalherald.com Mike taught at Cuyahoga Communi- late 1960s and early '70s, including Force in Intelligence and earned the ceased by his beloved son, Peter Services in all localities - ty College, Ohio University in Chris Cody's Club & Restaurant and rank of Master Sergeant during that (Pano) Nickles, who suddenly and Athens, Ohio, as well as Louisiana Barney Google's Discotheque, one of time. He was a life member of the tragically left this world in January State University in New Orleans, lat- New York City's first discos. He was Hammond Chapter #123, Order of 2004, as well as five brothers and sis- REAL ESTATE er University of New Orleans, and the general manager of the well- Ahepa and the youngest member to ters. Mr. Nickels came to the United the University of South Alabama, known bar Saloon in Beverly Hills, be initiated on his 18th birthday. He States in 1947, and had become co- where he was Chairman of the De- Calif., and also owned Ridgewood was a National Charter Member and owner (with the late Peter Poulos) of partment of Economics and Finance Caterers in Ridgewood, N.J., for 12 Life Member of A.M.V.E.T.S. and Pop's Place, a favorite eatery among before his retirement. On Sabbatical, years. He moved to Tulsa in 1980 to Past Commander of the Robert C. the Cornell University community in he taught in Athens, Greece and for marry Barbara Cray Anderson. In Dempsey Post in Harvey, IL. He was Ithaca’s Collegetown. After Pop’s Troy State in Italy, Germany and Tulsa, he managed the restaurant at a businessman in Harvey as co-own- Place closed, Mr. Nickles continued England. He served on the Parish Shadow Mountain and Cowboy's er of the Harvey Sugar Bowl. He was working at a family business, Manos Council of his Church, was active in and was doing consulting work with on the Board of Directors at First Na- Diner, a popular 24-hour restaurant the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and for the French Hen. He also developed tional Bank in Harvey and active in on Route 13. A well-liked and soft- years, restored classic antique wood- Cody's Real Bone Pet Products, the Greek Community. He was a spoken man, Mr. Nickles worked en Chris Craft boats as an all-con- which he sold nationwide beginning World War II Veteran, 1st Sgt. in the hard each day well into his twilight suming hobby and avocation. In his in 1985. After his career in the 882nd Air Engineering Squadron years, beginning at 5 AM every travels, both at home and abroad, he restaurant industry, he opened a pri- Group in service at Munich, Ger- morning, and greeting everyone was often recognized by former stu- vate investigation agency. Most re- many. The funeral was held on No- who walked into Manos Diner for dents who would come up to him cently, he was a security guard at vember 21 at Saint Demetrios Greek breakfast with his easy–going smile, and say "Dr. Agapos! I was in your Thoreau Demonstration Academy, Orthodox Church. Memorial dona- making moist customers feel they class…" He genuinely loved teaching where he "loved being around the tions to Saint Demetrios Church were getting a good start for the day. and had a presence and a zest for kids," his wife said. He worked there (7021 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN, Though he worked long hours, Mr. Nickles still managed to find time to subscribe life. He was inordinately pleased to through June 1. 46320) or Northwestern Memorial PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD have had the honor, shared by his The funeral was held on November Foundation (676 St. Clair, Suite serve his local church, Saint Cather- via the post-office: wife, of taking care of his mother, 24 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox 2050, Chicago, IL 60611). ine’s Greek Orthodox Church in Itha- ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 Athena, for the last 8.5 years of her Church in Tulsa. ca, of which he was one of the most ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 life. The funeral was held on Novem- ■ KAROUSOS, JOHN N. beloved members. He had served as ber 24 at Annunciation Greek Ortho- ■ EFSTATHIOU, ELLE TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Blade president of his parish community, to VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 dox Church in Mobile. Memorial do- WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worces- reported that John N. Karousos, 96, include ten years on its parish coun- ❏ ❏ nations to the Annunciation Greek ter Telegram & Gazette reported passed away at Hospice of North- cil. Funeral services were held this 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 Orthodox Church (50 S. Ann St., that Elle 'Ellie' (Sotiriou) Efstathiou, west Ohio. He is survived by his lov- past Monday, November 26, at Saint VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, Mobile, AL 36604). 78, passed away on Sunday, Novem- ing wife Georgia; his daughter Per- Catherine’s Church, with His Emi- WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA & MARYLAND) ber 18, 2007 in UMASS Memorial silla (Chris) Zervos; his grand- nence Metropolitan Epifanios of Vry- ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 ■ COLEMAN, EKATERINI Hospital-Memorial Campus, after a daughter Jacqueline Zervos; his oulon (formerly of Spain & Portu- ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 RANDOLPH, N.J. – The Star-Ledger long illness. She is survived by her grandson Christopher (Tricia) Zer- gal), the Very Rev. Seraphim Poulos ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com reported that Ekaterini Kathy Hatzi- son Spiro J. Efstathiou; her sister vos; his great granddaughter (pastor of Annunciation Cathedral in ❏ nas Coleman, 32, passed away on Vasiliki 'Bessie' Kokkinos; and sever- Kathryn Zervos. Born November 11, Norfolk, Virginia) and Rev. Stephen NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $45.95 ❏3 Months for $18.95 Thursday, November 22, 2007 at the al nieces, nephews and cousins. She 1911, in Karousata, Kefalonia, Lilley officiating. The family received ❏ ❏ Columbia University Medical Center was predeceased by her husband Greece, he was owner-operator of friends at the church prior to the ser- SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $34.95 3 Months for $14.95 in New York. She is survived by her John S. Efstathiou; and her brother the Acropolis Market & Bakery, De- vice. Burial was at Lakeview Ceme- husband Aaron Coleman; her par- Peter N. (Loula) Sotiriou. She was a troit, MI, and previously the Monroe tery in Ithaca. Arrangements were by NAME: ...... ents Spyros and Roula Hatzinas; strong and courageous woman who Grocery & Bakery, Ambrosia Market Bangs Funeral Home. In lieu of flow- ADDRESS: ...... and her brothers Tommy and worried more about her family and and the O.K. Bakery in Detroit's ers, memorial donations to Saint CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... George. Born in Athens, Greece, friends, and was always there to Greek Town. During World War II, Catherine’s Church appreciated (120 TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Kathy came to the United States as a help out. She was born in Finiki John was part of the Greek under- W. Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: young girl, grew up and had lived in Epirus Greece, daughter of Nicholas ground army. He secretly baked and TEL: 607-273-2767). NAME: ...... Newton most of her life. She had and Anna (Filliou) Sotiriou, and delivered bread, food and medicine moved to Fredon Township a year came to Worcester in 1948. Ellie to occupied Kefalonian towns held ADDRESS: ...... CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... ago. A graduate of the Newton High worked at Notis Pizza on Highland captive by Axis armies. His daring This is a service School, Class of 1993, Kathy later Street and also worked at Mana's nightly deliveries were credited with to the community. TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... was graduated from the Rutgers Pizza which is located on Pleasant saving entire villages from starva- Announcements of deaths Please specify method of payment University, receiving her bachelor's Street. She was a member of St. tion. After his marriage in 1946, he may be telephoned to the I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: degree in social work. Mrs. Hatzinas Spyridon's Greek Orthodox Cathe- immigrated to the United States and The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 Classified Department of ❏ ❏ ❏ Coleman later was graduated from dral, and was actively involved with became a U. S. citizen in 1949. He The National Herald at or please debit my Mastercard Visa American Express the Montclair University Graduate Grecian Festivals, her specialty was was a member of Saints Constantine (718) 784-5255, CARD NUMBER: ...... program, receiving her master's de- the pastry area. The funeral was & Helena Greek Orthodox Church. Monday through Friday, EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... gree in education. Kathy was cur- held on November 21 at Saint Spyri- Westland, MI, and lately of Holy 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST rently working as a substance abuse don Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, or e-mailed to: counselor for NCADD of Clifton. A Worcester. Burial was at Hope Toledo, OH. The funeral was held on [email protected] member of the Saint Andrew Greek Cemetery. Memorial donations to ei- November 26 at Holy Trinity Greek THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 1, 2007 GREECE CYPRUS 9 Dora Represents Greece at Zack Space to Pay Out of Annapolis Peace Conference Pocket for Greece Visit Continued from page 1 ed to attend the Annapolis summit By Dimitri Soultogiannis American allies and the region has was because Turkey had also been Special to the National Herald confronted significant security issues She also expressed the Hellenic Re- invited. Turkey hosted Mr. Abbas in recent months. public’s shared hope with the inter- and Israeli President Shimon Peres NEW YORK – A few days prior to his “After Turkey made threats to in- national community that the Con- last week for talks which resulted departure for Athens last week, vade Iraq, the importance of Greece ference would be successful. in the signing of a trilateral deal to Greek American congressman Zack as a strategic military ally has be- There was a breakthrough, in set up joint industrial zones in the Space (D-OH) told TNH he was go- come more valuable in the region, fact, as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud West Bank under the leadership of ing to pay out his own pocket for his and I will bring an olive branch to Olmert and Palestinian President a Turkish business group (Turkish trip to the Greek capital with a State leaders of an area of the world that Mahmoud Abbas agreed to resume Foreign Minister Ali Babacan will Department and Department of De- suffers through ongoing conflict,” he long-stalled peace negotiations on meet with Mrs. Bakoyanni in fense approved Congressional Dele- said. December 12. The pair met with Greece on December 4-5). gation to the region in order to fur- Congressman Space believes that President Bush at the White House Primarily, however, Greece ther the security and economic inter- Greece also has a history of serving as this past Wednesday, November 28, wanted to demonstrate that it has ests of the United States in Greece a valuable trading partner. Accord- to officially inaugurate the first for- an important role to play in the and Cyprus. Congressman Space’s of- ing to the United States Department mal and direct peace negotiations Arab-Israeli peace process. Greek fice made the announcement after a of Commerce, Ohio’s exports to in seven years. ships evacuated Yasser Arafat and Columbus Dispatch story that was Greece have dropped approximately Mrs. Bakoyanni said Prime Min- his men from Lebanon in 1982, and published in mid-November accusing 40% in the last two years after four ister Costas Karamanlis’ govern- brought them to Greece following the congressman of using taxpayers years of rapid growth. Congressman ment had been hoping the Annapo- Israel’s invasion of Lebanon and at- money for luxurious hotel accommo- Space will be meeting with a number lis Conference would be a “starting tack on the PLO. And over the last dations in Athens. of business and commerce leaders point of serious negotiations fol- decade, Greece has hosted several As his latest effort not just to while in the region. lowing the Roadmap, which no conferences on Arab-Israeli con- match, but to exceed the standards “Ohio’s exports to Greece were longer leads anywhere,” emphasiz- flicts. placed on members of Congress, Mr. rapidly growing for years, but took a ing that the overall goal is the During Mr. Abbas’ last visit to Space announced that he is taking sharp downturn in the last two,” said peaceful coexistence of two neigh- Greece this past April, Mrs. Bakoy- the rare step of paying his own way Space. “I will attempt to determine boring states under secure condi- anni called on the Palestinian on the Congressional visit to Greece. what happened and how to remedy tions. leader to curb violence and release “I am committed to setting a high- the situation.” In addition to these During her address at the Peace kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilat er ethical standard for our Members above issues, Space said the delega- Conference on Tuesday, Mrs. Shalit. of Congress, and I try to do that every tion will also investigate efforts to Bakoyanni said she sensed the cur- The Greek Government is help- day,” he said. “Because of my com- prevent money laundering that is be- rent effort had real potential. ing to support the current Middle mitment to this principle, I’ve decid- ing used to finance terrorist opera- “The level of consensus and the East efforts, she noted, and partici- ed to pay for this trip personally. It’s tions, examine efforts to prevent hu- political capital created are un- pates in humanitarian missions to not something most members of man trafficking in Cyprus and pro- precedented. The energy, drive and Lebanon, and said Greece will be Congress would do, but it’s some- mote the use of U.S. agricultural commitment of Secretary Rice and represented at the conference of thing I am going to do in order to ex- products in a region that has lost crop her team, along with the pragmat- donors which will be held in Paris AP/VADIM GHIRDA ceed the public’s expectations and acreage after recent wildfires. ic, constructive and responsible ap- this month. Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni listens to her Romanian put the focus of this mission where it proach of Prime Minister Olmert The problems in the Middle East counterpart, Adrian Cioroianu, during a joint press conference in should be: on local economic devel- and President Abbas; and the posi- are interconnected, she explained, Bucharest, Romania this past November 22. opment and U.S. security.” tive engagement of our Arab stressing that the core issue is the The meetings with foreign offi- friends have made this meeting Palestinian problem. Union’s General Affairs Council in riod that requires a substantive, ag- cials, including economic and securi- possible,” she said, cautioning that When Mrs. Bakoyanni was sworn Brussels on November 19. gressive and effective European ty officials, include a bipartisan group the international community must in as Foreign Minister in February The citizens of the western policy on this issue,” she said. of two Republican and four Democ- remain engaged in order to ensure 2006, she pressed for Greece to play Balkans need a specific vision to Recalling that Greece had for- ratic Members of Congress. The visit success. a role in the Israeli-Palestinian con- feel welcome in the E.U. fold, she mulated a comprehensive policy in has been approved by the State De- “A robust follow-up will be ex- flict. During the Israeli-Lebanese said, while concerned governments 1999 – the Stabilization & Associa- partment and will focus on interna- tremely important, and the involve- conflict in the summer of 2006, she need to embark on a specific path tion Process (SAP) – and that the tional security issues. The visit will ment of the international commu- sent ships to evacuate foreign civil- to help the western Balkans be- Thessaloniki Agenda in 2003 took also enable Space to explore poten- nity, particularly of the European ians trapped in Lebanon, and while come a more integral part of the it a step further, Mrs. Bakoyanni re- tial economic opportunities for Ohio. Union, can be catalytic,” she said. Greece presided over the U.N. Secu- European family. iterated the need to take “new “It is important for the voters of The Greek foreign minister also rity Council in September 2006, she Times are tough for the western courageous decisions on the west- the 18th District to know that I am called for a normalization of the organized a meeting of Security Balkans, she added, and there is an ern Balkans.” committed to our national security everyday lives of ordinary Palestini- Council foreign ministers, the first in “urgent need” for a specific vision Presenting the five-point pack- and the economic prosperity of Ohio, ans, stressing that this would strike 30 years at that level about the Mid- and a specific goal within the age, nicknamed “Thessaloniki II,” and I will continue to do everything I a blow against the “forces of radi- dle East. framework of the larger European she pushed for the E.U. to sign SAP can to strategically position Ohio to calization and extremism that feed Greek Foreign Ministry officials vision. agreements with Serbia and promote our economy. Nothing on fear and insecurity.” said Mrs. Bakoyanni is currently Calling on the governments of Bosnia-Herzegovina as soon as pos- should detract from these goals,” Noting the strong, historic contemplating the idea of hosting the E.U.’s 27 member states and the sible. Congressman Space said. bonds of friendship and under- another conference in Greece to European Commission, the bloc’s Lamenting today’s E.U. acces- On the very first day of the 110th standing between Greece and the further the peace process with the executive arm, to explore the possi- sion prospects for the western Congress, Congressman Space voted peoples of the region, Mrs. Bakoy- parties involved. Since her father, bility of charting a course for imple- Balkans as appearing distant and to change the rules of the House so anni said the Greek Government former Prime Minister Constantine menting the Greek package, Mrs. even uncertain, Mrs. Bakoyanni that no members could accept gifts, TNH ARCHIVES was “more than ready to do its Mitsotakis, recognized Israel de ju- Bakoyanni emphasized the need to said, “A clear prospect of member- food, or travel from lobbyists. In his Greek American congressman part” to help achieve a comprehen- re in 1990, Greece has modified its convey a “loud and clear” message ship is the most important, and per- ongoing effort to break the link be- Zack Space (D-OH). sive solution, noting that Greece is traditionally pro-Arab stand with a to all people living in the western haps the most effective, tool at out tween lobbyists and legislation, he launching its “Next Generation Ini- more balanced policy. The change Balkans, disposal to help the countries of the continues to exceed the Federal Elec- Congressman Space made clear tiative,” through which youth and in attitude was picked up in the mid “We believe that we will have western Balkans overcome state tion Commission rules by not accept- this is a bipartisan diplomatic mission children from Israel and the Pales- 1990’s with then Foreign Minister the possibility to discuss this pro- weaknesses and political, social ing contributions from lobbyists. He that has been organized by the State tinian Territories will be invited to George Papandreou, today’s main posal in more detail at the E.U. and economic challenges, and is one of the few Members of Con- Department. The State Department spend time in Greece for the ex- opposition leader. summit in December,” she said, catch up with the rest of Europe. gress to make and keep such a is organizing the logistics of the trip press purpose of bringing younger IN BRUSSELS adding that she felt the initial re- We need to send a positive message pledge. Although this mission never and providing for the security of the generations together before they Prior to the Annapolis Confer- sponse among her European coun- to the whole region that they are had anything to do with lobbyists or delegation. While overseas, the dele- become too hardened in their ence, Mrs. Bakoyanni presented a terparts and Enlargement Commis- not left alone there, and we must their money, Space has decided to gation will meet with a number of views. set of proposals concerning the sioner Olli Rehn was positive. do it by giving practical and tangi- hold himself to a higher standard to foreign leaders such as the new U.S. Part of the reason Greece want- western Balkans to the European “We all realize it is a difficult pe- ble signals.” avoid even the slightest hint of im- Ambassador to Greece Daniel Speck- propriety. hard, members of Greek Foreign Af- “I am working every day to clean fairs Committee, the Prime Minister up Washington and to restore the of Greece Konstantinos Karamanlis, SPORTS faith of Ohioans in their elected lead- the President of the Greek Parliament ers,” he said. “I hope that my votes Karolos Papoulias, the Greek Minister and my actions make it clear how of Energy, the Greek Minister of De- committed I am to changing things in fense meeting to discuss the impor- Washington.” tance of Greek-American coopera- Olympiakos Beats Lazio 2-1 to Move Up in Group C Congressman Space represents tion in Iraq, leaders in the energy sec- Ohio’s 18th Congressional District. tor for a roundtable discussion, the ROME (AP) _ Darko Kovacevic Elected in 2006, he is working to re- U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, the resi- scored the deciding goal Wednes- store integrity to the office, expand dent of Cyprus House of Representa- day to give Olympiakos a 2-1 win Ohio’s economy, and support renew- tives, the President of the Republic of over Lazio in the Champions able energy. Cyprus Tassos Papaopoulos as well as League and move the Greek team As for the trip itself Congressman the Cypriot Minister of Foreign Af- into a tie with Real Madrid at the Space said that “with dramatic reduc- fairs. top of Group C. tions in exports from Ohio to Greece Congressman Space is also ex- The former Lazio player scored and the proliferation of terrorism pected to get a tour of the area of Mt. in the 64th minute off a cross from throughout the world, the United Parnitha that was destroyed by re- Predrag Djordjevic, who beat the States cannot afford to cut itself off cent fires with the Greek Minister of Roman club's offside trap. from friends and allies. Greece and Interior to investigate reforestation, Luciano Galletti equalized for Cyprus have long been valued part- agricultural impacts, and recovery ef- Olympiakos in the 35th with a pow- ners both economically and strategi- forts in the area. The House Agricul- erful shot from the edge of the area cally in the war on terror, and, due to ture Committee gave him the specific after Goran Pandev had given Lazio my Greek lineage, I believe I am in a mandate to investigate this on behalf the lead in the 30th off a pass from unique position to further that rela- of the committee. The delegation is Tommaso Rocchi. Replays showed tionship. I was honored to be invited also expected to take a tour of the his- the ball was out of bounds when to participate in this trip by the For- toric St. Mamas Greek Orthodox Rocchi made the pass. eign Affairs Committee and look for- Church, which was refurbished by Olympiakos and Real Madrid, ward to supporting our nation’s inter- USAID, as well as a tour of the Green which lost to Werder Bremen 3-2, est in the region.” Line, the dividing line between have eight points each. Bremen is According to Congressman Space, Greek-Cyprus and the Turkish occu- next with six points and Lazio is last Greece and Cyprus are essential pied area of Northern Cyprus. with five. Lazio could have qualified for the next round if it won and Madrid beat or drew with Bremen. "It was a tough game, we knew Cyprus PM Pledges Support that," Lazio coach Delio Rossi said. "We committed errors, and you pay for that against teams like to Greek Fire-Ravaged Town Olympiakos. We had chances to take the lead again but it didn't ATHENS (ANA) – Residents and lo- 2008, the Artemida community must happen." cal authorities of the southern Greek be reconstructed and all sources of An Olympiakos fan fell from the village of Artemida warmly wel- income restored. stands twice and was brought to a comed Cypriot President Tassos Pa- He also wished that with the com- local hospital. padopoulos during his visit to the pletion of the Artemida project, the About 8,000 Olympiakos fans area on Wednesday, November 28, restoration of the Republic of Cyprus attended the match and there was a 2007. can also be celebrated because de- moment of tension in the first half The Artemida community in spite the great obstacles which the is- when about 20 of them approached AP PHOTO/GREGORIO BORGIA Greece was badly hit during this sum- land is facing, with hard work, initia- an area of Lazio fans. Police inter- Olympiakos' Darko Kovacevic, is hugged by teammates after scoring during the Champions league Group mers catastrophic forest fires and the tives, faith and dedication we can vened immediately to create a hu- C soccer match between Lazio and Olympiakos at Rome's Olympic stadium, Wednesday, November 28, Cypriot government has undertaken achieve justice for the people of man barrier between the opposing 2007. In foreground at right, Lazio's Valon Berhami of Switzerland walks on. to rebuild it. Cyprus. fans. “We know what it means to lose Zacharo Mayor Pantelis Before the game, Kovacevic weakest group. participating sides will soon meet shock Euro 2004 victory in Portu- property, homes, livestock and Chronopoulos pointed out that the placed flowers in front of a picture The national soccer team, which to arrange fixtures. A date has not gal. But Greece failed in its at- means of support,” Papadopoulos presence of President Papadopoulos of Lazio fan Gabriele Sandri, who went into the draw – held in Dur- yet been set. tempt, depriving Rehhagel of lead- told the residents of Artemida village in Artemida shows the sensitivity and was killed by a policeman earlier ban – as one of Europe’s top nine “The draw may seem easy, but ing his Greek team in his native in the Peloponnese peninsula south- compassion that the Greeks show at this month at a highway rest stop in teams based on world rankings we need to be careful. If the team Germany. west of Athens. “We know what be- hard times. He also said the Zacharo Tuscany, sparking riots across the provided by FIFA, the sport’s inter- plays according to its ability, it The Greek soccer federation has ing a refugee means and we know Municipal Council declared Presi- country. national body, will face Israel, stands a chance of qualifying,” said made clear its interest in extending what destruction is.” dent Papadopoulos an honorary citi- Lazio visits Real Madrid and Switzerland, Moldova, Latvia and Greece coach Otto Rehhagel. Rehhagel’s contract beyond next He added that the decision of the zen of the town. Olympiakos hosts Werder Bremen Luxembourg in Group B. Greece has qualified for the summer’s Euro 2008 finals, when people of Cyprus to reconstruct Greeces Interior Minister on Dec. 11. The top teams from the Euro- World Cup finals once before, in his deal expires, with the 2010 Artemida is the least that they can do Prokopis Pavlopoulos thanked the WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DRAW pean zone’s nine groups qualify for 1994, but returned home from the World Cup in mind. for what Greece has done for Cyprus government of Cyprus for its sup- Greece, one of the leading seeds the World Cup. Eight of the nine USA as a humbled side after losing Rehhagel, who recently became throughout the years. port, while his Cypriot counterpart in yesterday’s draw that deter- second-placed teams will meet in all three of its first-stage group Greece’s longest serving coach, said Papadopoulos said he wanted to Christos Patsalides expressed the mined groups leading to the 2010 four home-and-away playoffs for games. The expectations for a sec- he would deal with the issue fol- visit Artemida to see how efforts are readiness of the Republic of Cyprus World Cup finals in South Africa, an additional four berths. ond World Cup appearance by lowing Euro 2008 in Austria and underway to reconstruct the commu- to complete the project the soonest. was rewarded with a place in what Qualifying competition begins Greece, in Germany last year, ran Switzerland, where the national nity and pledged that all deadlines He also said that the project would appears to be the European zone’s on September 6. Coaches of the high following the national team’s team will defend its European title. will be kept noting that by the end of cost 14 million euro. 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 1, 2007

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Its merit and ramifica- tions, however, will be discussed for a long time. On the one hand, Lalas is the first known case of a Greek American who betrayed his government’s trust in him for with respect to the country his par- ents came from, the country of his ancestors. On the other hand, we have countless Greek Americans who have served in the CIA and in other U.S. Gov- ernment positions of trust without ever having been accused or convicted of betraying that trust – until Lalas. Lalas was convicted for passing on sensitive – albeit not top-secret – infor- mation to Greece while serving as a State Department employee at embassies and consulates in Turkey and Greece. He was arrested when an employee at the Greek Embassy in Washington used information obtained through classified documents leaked by Lalas to make a point to an American diplomat. The latter realized that the informa- tion was classified, and reported it to the FBI, which then executed surveil- lance procedures and caught Lalas red-handed. So the story goes. But in the murky world of espionage, things usually are not what they appear to be. After serving most of his 14-year jail term in federal prison, U.S. authori- ties permitted Lalas to go to Greece and serve the remainder of his parole there, under the supervision of Hellenic authorities, as they had requested from their counterparts in the United States. But is he a hero or a patriot? That depends on your point of view. In Greece, he was welcomed as a hero, a true patriot who did something to help the country of his forbears. In America, of course, he is viewed as a traitor, regardless of who he spied for. It’s worth noting that Lalas is an American-born Greek, not an immigrant, though that doesn’t imply a naturalized American citizen could be forgiven if he were to betray the country. It’s also worth noting that, given the close relationship between America and Greece, the secrets passed from one side to the other are not typically of critical nature, and typically do not put the United States at any risk or threat- en its security. The two countries are longtime allies. The information Lalas transmitted dealt primarily with protecting the se- curity of Greece vis-à-vis Turkey. It also revealed the American position on the President Bush calls Olmert, Abbas to the White House name used by FYROM, that small Balkan country bordering Greece to the north which is attempting to hijack the name Macedonia, the historical name of Greece’s northern province. Was Lalas’ spying activity on behalf of Greece motivated by passionate COMMENTARY love for his ancestral homeland, or even anger at the way the country of his birth treated a loyal ally, the country of his family origins? It’s hard to say at this point. There are reports that Lalas was compensated for his actions – though certainly not very much. An Eye-Opening Three Week Road Trip Through Greece In any event, a fairly light sentence, as well as his eventual transfer to Greece to complete his parole, probably indicates that his crimes were not considered particularly sinister. By Helene K. Liatsos terfalls and water pools coming with having to pull in the mirrors of sea…this too could be anywhere in Lalas’ case is actually not that unique, even if it’s the first time a Greek is in- Special to the National Herald right out of the mountain and feed- the car so we can navigate through the world! The words tell us to ex- volved. ing into the lake that waters the sur- the narrow streets and crazy parking plore our senses and to sail the The best-known case is that of an Israeli spy, Jonathan Pollard, whose re- We recently spent three weeks rounding fields. Kastoria is a very styles! On the tram we met delight- dream…but the picture does not lease the Israelis tried to procure many times, as former CIA Director George visiting the old country. This trip pretty city built entirely around a ful people….Greeks, German, shout out “do this in Greece!” With Tenet writes in his book, “In the Center of the Storm.” was not about island hopping and lake…taking the drive around the French and Australian….all very all the beauty of mountains and Pollard was convicted in 1986 on one count of passing top-secret material endless nights of partying. We left lake brought us to a small chapel friendly and talkative! Acropolis, caves and lakes and waterfalls and to the Israelis while working as a naval intelligence analyst. Many people in that to the 20 and 30 year olds. with hand-painted frescoes on the The Agora, lunch in Plaka, shopping monasteries and quaint villages the intelligence community believed Pollard was influenced by Israel alone. Zafiris and I traveled back to the wall dating back to 1032! We also in Monasteraki, Syntagma Square, and…and…and…the list goes on There were indications that he also offered to spy for other countries. But small villages where we were born, took a side trip to the Albania bor- the Evzones, the National Gardens and on, why are we not doing more many Israelis considered Pollard to be their soldier, and the Israeli ethos is, on the mainland, where we recon- der. Snaking through the twisting and the Zappion were all visited on to show the world what all of Greece “Leave nobody on the battlefield.” nected with the people whose roads we saw numerous remote and foot and this experience did not dis- is about? Just recently I did see Tenet tells us President Clinton considered releasing Pollard during one of names we recognized and the faces abandoned villages tucked way up appoint…even though we’ve done it some tourist ads that show the the Israeli-Palestinian bargaining sessions. Tenet asked to see the President, we longed to see. We landed in in the mountains. These mountains all before…we were in the land of Acropolis and the Caryatides….and and he made himself perfectly clear: “Mr. President, if Pollard is released, I Athens at 2:30 p.m. and after a few were rugged in some places and our forefathers so we felt right at certainly, the ruins are majestic and will no longer be the Director of Central Intelligence.” Clinton backed down. hours of driving northwesterly we thickly populated with trees in other home. One day we climbed the steps should be seen by all…but there are In Lalas’ case, Greece was not indifferent – and should not have been. found ourselves in Livadia where we places. The few houses that still to the funicular at Mount Lycabet- many who have seen them and now Greece played it smart. It took a low-key approach, and finally got Lalas’ dined in a taverna by the watermills stood were made from mud and tus…there are many steps and when want something different. Greece back. And who knows? Maybe someday, the person who spilled the beans – and the kastro that was a true jour- straw. You get a real sense of what I got to St. George at the top, I lit a has that something different so we inadvertently or otherwise – will get flushed out. ney back in time. The next morning the war must have been like back in candle of thanks for surviving the need to get busy in getting the mes- One way or another, Steve Lalas will be viewed as a traitor in the United we visited historic Delphi and the the 40’s as the nationalists scram- climb! Evenings were for long walks sage out. States and as a hero in Greece. picturesque town of Arahova, trav- bled about defending their country; and relaxing drives to Vouliagmeni My opinion on this issue goes eling through the back roads which you can also feel what the border and Varkiza. Our last night took us deeper…the majority of America’s provided enormous vistas of moun- crossings are all about for those that population is now over 50 years old. tains and valleys that were simply brave the elements in this rough ter- These people have done the islands Byproduct of sound policy amazing in their simplicity. We then rain seeking work and food. As we When the sun had set and now want to find other interest- headed north and stopped in Lamia headed back towards our temporary and when the temple ing places to see and explore. They The Middle East Peace Conference in Annapolis, Maryland has produced (the city of my birth) and Karpenisi; home the next day, we ventured off do not spend their time in bikinis, at least one intended result: Prime Minister Olmert of Israel and President in between we stopped for a deli- the main road once again and visit- was aglow with lights dancing in discos and staying up un- Abbas of the Palestinian Authority have agreed to the resumption of direct Is- cious lunch in a tiny taverna we ed the Panaghia Soumela just south- that we were truly til dawn. These people want to raeli-Palestinian negotiations for the first time in seven years. found along the way. west from Veria. It is a beautiful enchanted and knew for spend their money on unique sights The Annapolis Conference, the first of its kind on American shores, was al- The long and winding mountain church that called all the faithful to that they haven’t seen before. They so a significant milestone for Greece, which had not attended a summit of this road heading out of Karpenisi took her on that day, as the crowd was sure that we are Greek. may want to tour all the monasteries magnitude since the Conference of London in 1920 and then because she was us to the quaint towns of Mikro enormous and a baptism was being of Greece and all the battle sites of herself involved. Chorio and Megalo Chorio which prepared. to Sounion. In the early evening, as famous wars, both real and mythi- Secretary of State Rice invited Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni to repre- are the birthplaces of my mother Back in Kerasia, we went to Thes- we walked though the ancient cal. They may want to travel to sent Greece in Annapolis. Needless to say, Dora did very well, lending and father, respectively. Charming saloniki several times for shopping grounds and viewed the temple sur- small villages and stay for the Greece’s voice to the discussion in a respectable manner, which only helps bed and breakfast inns abound here and dining. The view from Panora- rounded by the blue Aegean, our panageri, where they hope to be Greece continue to strengthen its image in the international community. amongst the enormous cypress trees ma seeing the city lit up was breath- connection to Greece was re-af- drawn into the dancing with the lo- This is no small accomplishment, nor is it a happenstance event. It is the providing us with cool shade and a taking and romantic. One day we firmed. But it was at night, when the cal inhabitants. They will only know byproduct of sound policy. Ever since Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis was picture perfect environment. The drove down to Chalkidiki so we sun had set and when the temple about these places and encounters if elected to power, Greece has increased its visibility as a role player in interna- road through Gavro towards the could actually say that we did go to was aglow with lights that we were we educate them on what else is tional politics, and is respected as a voice of reason. monastery of Panagia Proussotisa the beach…it was a beautiful day truly enchanted, as we sat by the sea available to do and see in Greece. Mr. Karamanlis’ government has increased the regularity of its contact and calls for t-shirts with a logo stating “I trip that provided a relaxing after- and sipped our wine, we knew for How will they ever have the experi- correspondence with the United States, improving U.S.-Greece relations; has survived the road to Proussos!” noon before we entered the casino sure that we are Greek. ence of driving in a modern automo- cleaned up the economic mess of the preceding government, assuring its Eu- Curving roads hugging the moun- back in Thessalonki, so we can also For the first time after over a bile on a modern road and having to ropean Union partners that Greece is a responsible member of the bloc; and tains offered magnificent rocky actually say that we included some dozen trips to Greece, I saw a part of yield to the sheep that are crossing has intelligently harnessed Dora’s undeniable charm at the United Nations, sights as seat belts were tightened cocktails and suspense! A few days Greece that most tourists don’t see. that road to get to where the grass is NATO and elsewhere, enhancing Greece’s profile at the global level. and knuckles turned white. The later, we took our winnings and This saddens me. Greece is an amaz- greener?! Always smiling, Dora is a fresh face. She has struck friendships with Secre- monastery is built into the mountain went to Drama; an industrious town ing country. Her beauty can be Where are the pictures of people tary Rice, among others, and is one of a handful of women who are consid- side and it is there that the patriot that is developing its natural water found throughout the entire land, eating, dancing, riding horses, ered players in international politics. We should not underestimate the value Karaiskakis set up his headquarters resources and becoming a key spot and yet the advertising for Greece camping, gambling, boating, etc.? of a woman’s voice in today’s politics. The female perspective often seems to to plan his next attack against the for ecotourism. From there we consistently shows a windmill and a Where are the pictures of our lakes, transcend other barriers like race, color and creed, which are often stumbling foreign army that was determined drove south to Kavala whose harbor blue ocean with a white church. Oc- mountains, gorges, vineyards, blocks for men. At the risk of making a broad sweeping statement, women to stay in Greece. The lookout tow- is so alive with colorful boats and casionally the Parthenon is thrown fields, chapels, etc.? Where is our tend to have more compassion then men, and a woman’s presence alters in- ers still stand as a tribute to the flags blowing gracefully in the wind. in, but not very often. Last year, for history? Where is the Glory of teractive dynamics. mighty soldiers of the revolution. This city is subtlety divided between example, the tourist ad for Greece Greece? Take a look at what Israel Beyond gender, as an individual person, Dora travels often (as a foreign After a few days, we headed the large squares and shopping cen- showed a young woman wearing a and Turkey are doing with their ad- minister is expected to do); works very hard; has made consistent efforts to north again towards Thessaloniki ters on the west side and the old big straw hat and hugging a young vertising…they show the ancient, keep Greece on the international radar; and those consistent efforts have with a stop in Larissa for refresh- town with narrow streets and tiny man….the blue sea was behind they show the modern, they show paid off. ments. Going through the Valley of houses on the east side. The drive up them. This picture could have been the sophistication, they show the old She says the latest Middle East peace effort has genuine possibility, and is Tembe was glorious! We took the to the large Byzantine fortress (the shot in the Caribbean, in Hawaii, in traditions, they show the seas, the finding creative ways for Greece to play a healthy role in the process (e.g., the Ring Road, which circumvents Kastro) will be remembered for a Mexico! Yes, the word Greece was ruins, the villages, the smiling peo- Next Generation Initiative), so that makes us feel a bit more optimistic than downtown Thessaloniki as we head- long time, especially since once we written on the bottom, but the pic- ple…and we are still showing the usual about the long-festering Israeli-Palestinian problem. ed southwest towards the village of got up almost to the top, we had to ture did not sell the story. It is the same windmill I first saw back in But she also pointed out that the international community must remain Kerasia, where Zafiris was born. come back down, backwards! picture that people see first and if 1969! Who is going to show them engaged in order for a solution to emerge. This was our home base for 10 days We left for Athens, stopped in the they don’t like what they see, they who we are as a nation? We need to Three main disputes have sunk previous efforts at peace: the borders of an and after checking out the lovely charming seaside town of Kamena won’t bother reading the words. Pic- invite the world to discover Greece eventual Palestinian state; the status of Jerusalem and its contested holy sites and loving relatives for a few Vourla for lunch and arrived in Gly- tures are images and the image of all over again! sites; and the rights of Palestinians to return to land inside present-day Israel. days, we took off for Edessa and fada where we stayed for a several Greece has to be made more dis- In doing so, the world will see With ongoing disputes in the Golan and Gaza; inter-religious tensions in Kastoria. The waterfalls of Edessa days. Our daytime trips took us to tinct. The first impression is always that Greece is indeed an old country Jerusalem; and Hamas, which represents more than a million Palestinians, are incredible; this natural water Athens on the tram. In all honesty, the one that makes the biggest im- and that now, they will have the op- not being included in the proceedings, securing a binding peace is clearly no source has been gathered up in vari- we did drive into Athens the first pact. Earlier this year the tourist ad portunity to see that Greece is also a easy task. ous places to create cascading wa- time, but we were not too happy showed a sailing vessel on a blue brand new one! THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 1, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS Tassos: Once Again the Bridegroom of Power

By Nicos A. Rolandis realized how devious and obstinate 1. Each one of Kasoulides and economic and social data of Cyprus Special to the National Herald we are. She has already adopted Christofias are supported by a large and Europe. A Latin Road that Runs the dogma “Once you (Cypriots) party, DISY and AKEL. These two 2. The serious possibility is I am the senior living former are not interested in a solution, parties belong to category “A” there, however, for Papadopoulos Foreign Minister of Cyprus (served: why should we bother” She has no- above. They have historically to be in the run- off. This is what to- to Greek Literature 1978-1983). I have been involved ticed that 2-3 years ago the Cyprus proved that they both worked for day’s polls indicate. According to in public affairs for more than 30 Government considered that the the reunification of Cyprus, on the these polls Papadopoulos may se- In a way, it seems And consider an- years. Through the various posts “Annan Plan, with a few, not sub- basis of a difficult political settle- cure about 35% of the vote in the natural that Alicia other work gleaned which I have held, I acquired stantive, amendments could be the ment, which constitutes the only first round. The other three candi- Stallings would go from her keen eye, an knowledge and expertise of inter- basis for a solution of the Cyprus feasible solution. AKEL in 1983 and dates who all belong to category from Athens to Athens observation that national issues and I was in direct problem”. Later on the Annan Plan in 2003 and DISY in 1993 made “A” above, will get the balance of – that is, from Athens, would escape Atheni- contact with leaders who formulate became a “monstrosity, a cursed de- coalitions which forced them into 65%. Georgia, where she at- ans who witnessed the the fortunes of the world communi- vice which would destroy the Re- distorted courses of action. Eventu- 3. In such a case, will the 65% of tended the University daily work of the dig ty. I also delved intensively into the public of Cyprus”. So truly, how ally they both managed to rid the people, who –according to of Georgia, to Athens, through their city for problem of Cyprus. A problem many of her men and how much of themselves of those coalitions. If Christofias – “have the will and the Greece, where she the new subway. In which would have probably never her territory will Greece be pre- DISY and AKEL manage to rally way” to lead to a solution, allow Pa- now lives, even “An Ancient Dog existed, had we been more cautious pared to place at risk or to sacrifice their people around them during padopoulos to be “anointed” as though her road to Grave, Unearthed Dur- in the past. for the sake of our incoherent, dis- the next election and if they President, a man whom AKEL loving Greek literature ing the Construction of Since 1960 there were two basic honest and inconsequent policies? achieve their historical percent- abandoned exactly because he does and poetry would take by ANDY the Athens Metro,” she categories of citizens in Cyprus: So, here we are today, holding in ages, they will each reach or even not possess such a will and such a a Latin route. DABILIS begins: A. Those who loved Cyprus and our hand the key of partition. Dur- surpass the 33% mark. In such a way? Could it be ever possible for She is a major tal- "It is not the curled considered it as a common mother- ing the past five years we have case Christofias and Kasoulides will DISY or AKEL to urge their follow- ent as a poet herself al- Special to up bones, nor even the land of all communities. People completed the construction of the be the contenders in the second ers to opt for Papadopoulos in the though only 39 years The National Herald grave/That stops me, who maintained their ethnic ori- wall of partition in a masterly man- round and each party will try to in- run-off, whose course of action old, having gotten her but the blue beads on gins and visions but never allowed ner. What is left, is to turn the key stall its candidate in the Palace. they identify today with partition? first poem published at 17, pro- the collar..." such visions to overwhelm their and lock. DISY, with which the Liberal Party Is it possible for AKEL or DISY to pelling her into a career that would And from “Persephone Writes a lives and cause a deviation from There are four candidates at the which I founded in 1986 merged become best men at a wedding of mark her as an important American Letter to Her Mother,” “First—hell their political objectives. Who tar- presidential elections which will be (after 12 years of an independent Papadopoulos with Power and writer, but one whose love of clas- is not so far underground—\My geted what was feasible and not held in three months: Papadopou- political life) will warmly and con- bless and solidify what they curse sics, which she studied as an under- hair gets tangled in the roots of what was desirable. I always be- los, Kasoulides, Christofias and fidently support Kasoulides, a man and strongly condemn today? And graduate and then while getting trees\& I can just make out the longed to this category. Themistocleous. The first three are of integrity, characterized by a bal- we do not refer to a secondary or her master’s degree at Oxford, crunch of footsteps\The pop of B. Those who did not believe in the most likely to be elected. So I anced judgment and a mature po- insignificant issue. Cyprus, our would lead her to loving Greek po- acorns falling, or the chime\Of a a united country. Who considered have studied the facts, which are as litical thought and well conversant country, is at stake. ets like Cavafy and Seferis, and shovel squaring a fresh grave or themselves as Greeks or Turks follows: with the Cyprus problem and the 4. By three articles of mine in now to teaching a poetry workshop turning\Up the tulip bulbs for sepa- rather than Cypriots. Chauvinists, the past, I had suggested the cre- at the Athens Centre on the island ration.” who tended to ignore realism and ation of a Grand Coalition of the of Spetses. That is part of her gift, to take the practical capabilities of the two large parties for the salvation Stallings’ poetry has appeared in the mundane and make it brilliant, country. People who tried to place of Cyprus. For nothing else but the The Best American Poetry series to see life with a new eye and make under their domination the other salvation of Cyprus. They did not and won many awards, including the routine seem fresh. It comes community and enforce ethnic pay heed to my recommendation. the valued Pushcart Prize, the Eu- from her understanding of ancient cleansing. Although we are part of Europe, it nice Tietjens Prize, the Frederick Latin works and Greek poetry. Through the above messy im- appears that in Cyprus, memories Bock Prize (2004) from Poetry, the “As a Latinist, you need to know broglio, Greek and Turkish Cypriots of the past are stronger than the James Dickey Prize from Five Greek as far as the sources of those “managed” over the years to break memories of Nazism, of Dahau and Points, and the Nemerov Sonnet (ancient) poems, but I also wanted Cyprus into two parts. Extreme na- of Auswitch in Europe. Europe has Award from the Formalist. Her first to learn Greek to read Homer in the tionalism, arrogance, insatiable already left behind her past; she poetry collection, Archaic Smile, original. I wouldn’t say that ancient disposition, illegal arms, political has learned to forgive, even if she won the Richard Wilbur Award in Greek is a great path to learning assassinations, intrigues, the coup does not forget. We indulge in the 1999. It comes by way of appreciat- modern Greek but it’s a great path d’etat, the Turkish invasion, the past; we go 50 years backwards, ing the classics, and incorporating for learning a language. To read the many political blunders and sins, despite catastrophe which is in the her life in Greece into her work, literature is completely different the egotistic approach, prevailed making, which is already palpable. where she has become involved in a from learning to speak or commu- over rationalism and brought about 5. So, if Papadopoulos, who growingly-influential circle of nicate. It you’re worried about the scenery of partition. Partition controls not more than 35% of the Greek poets and those who write reading the work of literature on may seem comfortable and accept- vote, manages to be elected on the about Greece. the page, you’re concerned about able in the eyes of the naives or of 24th February 2008, then three What sets her apart, though, are the finer points of grammar and vo- those who care for their temporary cheers to him. And those, out of the multi-faceted talents and the way cabulary. But if you’re speaking, self-interest. Partition, however, 65%, who will vote for him in the she can draw on her background to you need to be able to be afraid not will create, after a number of years, second round and make his success take risks in writing and bridge to make mistakes but just to com- a “small Turkey” in the north of possible, should never open their genres. She composed the Latin municate. You just need to get it Cyprus, perhaps with a population mouth again - they will not be enti- lyrics for the opening music of the out and not make it perfect. It’s two of a few million people. Such a sit- tled to cry over the ruins of parti- film, Sum of All Fears, and is trans- contradictory impulses,” she said. uation may prove explosive in the tion either. They will be unable to lating Lucretius’ Latin work De Re- “Latin and Greek are very differ- remote future, especially if and put up, so they should shut up. rum Natura for Penguin Classics, a ent. The grammar of Greek is more when instability, tension or conflict They will be the culprits. They will serious publisher. difficult to learn. There are just prevail in the area. be the best men of the groom. Only more verb forms, but in some ways And then, what about Greece? Cyprus will be entitled to cry. How- Latin can be harder to translate be- Greece tried but was ineffectual in The Presidential Palace of Cyprus. According to Nicos A. Rolandis, ever who is going to hear her sob- That is part of her gift, cause it has a smaller vocabulary 1974. One wonders what she will it will remain the symbol of a united Cyprus, provided that the bing, amidst the cheerful atmos- to take the mundane and doesn’t have a definite article, do in the future, especially after she next President has the will and the way to lead to a solution. phere of the wedding ceremony? and ancient Greek seems to work in and make it brilliant, more ways and some ways like to see life with a new English. But Greek is harder to eye and make the learn because it has more forms and a bigger vocabulary,” she said. routine seem fresh. “There is quite a long tradition of December 3, 1944: A Critical Day in Greek History relationships between particularly Archaic Smile marked her im- Greek and Anglophone poets. Sixty four years ago the people patrons. The realities some even left the closer, the policemen's fears turned mediately as a top poet in a field Cavafy studied in English and his of Athens and Greece stood at the of peace could not ful- columns, ran out into to panic, and some began to replace crowded with free-versers, unlike early poems are in English and a lot edge of the precipice as events fill the promises made the street and shook their blank rounds with live ammu- the more stringent task she under- of Greek poets write out of an Eng- threatened to spin out of control during the occupation, their fists at the muzzle nition. took as a poet in the New Formal- lish tradition. So there is common and plunge the country into a dead- and the demonstrators of the rifles. When the crowd advanced to ism school that favored a return to ground,” she added. For modern ly fratricide. They fate of the Greek believed that their At approximately less than one hundred yards of the metrical and rhymed verse, which, Greek poets, she advises them, nation rested in the hands of the grievances had to be 10:00 a.m., a large police cordon, suddenly a man in of course, is a lot harder than however, to write in Greek. “The leaders of the Greek Communist addressed before group of demonstra- military uniform ran out of the sta- throwing words on a piece of paper next new great poets to come out of Party (KKE), the Greek Government Greece could truly be tors made its way to tion and shouted, “Shoot the bas- like dashing paint on a canvas and Greece will be writing in Greek,” of National Unity (representing all liberated. They sus- the apartment building tards!” He then dropped to one calling it art the way too many have she said. political parties) and ultimately in pected that a new of George Papandreou, knee and began firing his gun. A done and come to call themselves Stallings is working on translat- London. The British Government, Greek army would sim- the premier of the pro- few seconds later the panic-stricken poets. ing passages from the 400-year-old effectively, was the final arbiter of ply force the return of by DR. ANDRE visional government. A policemen followed suit. They did Stallings came to Greece work of the great poet, Vitsentzos the Greek future and by early De- the unpopular King GEROLYMATOS torrent of threats ac- not fire in unison like a disciplined through her love of classics and Kornaros, whose language became cember 1944 Winston Churchill George II and enable companied the chants unit but discharged their weapons Greek poetry and literature, and adapted into many Greek poets and was convinced that the wartime re- the provisional Greek Special to of “Down with Papan- sporadically. A few of the officers then again after she met her hus- writers who followed. Kornaros’ sistance was an impediment and for government to rein- The National Herald dreou!” Trapped in- had hesitated for a few seconds; band-to-be, John Psaropoulos, now great work, Erotokritos, is a the good of the country all resis- state the prewar politi- side his apartment, Pa- some had remained transfixed by the editor of the Athens News, 10,012-line, 15-syllable rhymed tance bands had disband. Tragical- cal status quo. pandreou, watched anxiously as his the spectacle before them, but one while they were studying at Ox- verse that is a daunting epic of love, ly, Churchill and most members of However, the fate of the resis- police guard struggled to hold back after another, each began to fire. ford. She learned ancient Greek to honor, friendship and courage and the wartime cabinet underestimat- tance bands and the issue of a new the protestors. Suddenly, someone The first ranks of the crowd cascad- read Homer and that led her to oth- is written in a characteristic Cretan ed the level of mistrust and fear that army were symptoms of much threw two grenades, killing one ed onto the ground; the fortunate er Greek poets. “I enjoyed the poet- language and rhyme, incorporating permeated Athens in the months deeper divisions that had circum- passerby and severely wounding ones found protection behind trees ry and the great literature and a lot the mantinades of Cretan folk that followed liberation. To a large vented any hope of political another bystander. The sight of or nearby walls, but most simply lay of it seemed to be what the English songs. segment of the Greek population, progress in post-liberated Greece. blood further enraged the demon- flat on the ground. poets I admired had read, so I “It was important to Seferis and the resistance fighters were a guar- Fundamentally, two visions of the strators, and they attempted to The shooting continued for ap- wanted to study it as well,” she it is still performed on Crete and is antee that the old regime would not country’s future always lingered: a force their way into the lobby of the proximately half an hour, and when said. “I’m interested in the influ- the basis of much of modern Greek return and thousands made their radical Greece ruled by the “will of apartment building. Fortunately, it was over twenty-two of the ence of the classics on English liter- literature,” she said. “It’s been way to Constitution Square to ex- the people”, the so-called popular Papandreous’ guards (with the aid demonstrators remained still, ature, so I kind of read the classics translated before but never into the press support for those who had democracy, promised by the of automatic weapons) succeeded twelve of them dead. A couple of through the lens of English litera- original meter and rhyme so I fought against the Axis and displea- rhetoric of EAM-ELAS, contrasted in dispersing the angry crowd. brave souls gingerly darted out onto ture and English literature through thought it would be fun to do that,” sure at the Government of National against the re-establishment of the By approximately 10:45 a.m., the square to drag back the bodies the lens of the classics,” she said. she said. She’s also been commis- Unity that was struggling with the pre-war society, represented by the one column of demonstrators was of their comrades, while others at- Stallings had instant critical suc- sioned to work on Seferis for an an- chaos of postwar Greece. traditional political establishment spilling into Constitution Square. tempted to cover the wounded with cess as well with her poetry, with thology. It’s not easy work, even for On that historic sunny morning and the crown. Both political con- They quickly formed into ranks of their bodies. Once the firing one critic, A.M. Juster, writing that someone gifted. of Sunday, December 3, 1944, sev- cepts had antecedents whose roots eight to ten abreast, while every ceased, rage instantly replaced the “Archaic Smile is a dazzling and “The important thing with trans- eral processions of Greek Commu- reached back to the Greek War of fourth person either carried a fear of the police and anguish over distinctive debut that includes sev- lation is skill in the source language nists, Socialists, Republicans, and Independence, but by December British, Greek, American or Soviet the casualties. eral poems that deserve to be con- but what’s more important is skill antimonarchists were advancing to 1944 they were on a collision flag. Others waved banners with By noon, a second crowd of sidered contemporary classics,” in the target language. It’s more im- Constitution Square, the center of course. Supporters of each side sus- slogans engraved in red print. demonstrators broke through the and others recommended buying portant to be a poet in English if Athens and the heart of Greek polit- pected the other of hidden agendas Between the demonstrators and police cordons and thousands more several copies of works for personal that is what you are translating in- ical life. All were members of the and duplicity. The Right believed the police station were approxi- soon joined them, until the square pleasure, a gift, and a keepsake to. You can be completely fluent in wartime National Liberation Front that behind the promise of a liberal, mately twenty terrified policemen, was jammed with almost 60,000 when they become collector’s the source language, but if you (EAM), a coalition of communist, socialist and democratic Greece who had taken position between people. The crowd in the Square items. The Greek influence is pal- can’t get that across into the target socialist and agrarian parties that loomed the KKE and the prospect of the Palace and the corner of the continued to shout slogans and to pable in her work. In “Hades Wel- language it doesn’t do much good.” developed into a mass resistance or- a Soviet-style state, while the Left Grande Bretagne Hotel that faced wave banners as well as Greek, comes His Bride,” Juster says that She can, in English and Latin – and ganization during the occupation. was convinced that references to the square. Armed with little more American, British and Russian flags. Stallings “infuses vitality into a fa- Greek. A disproportionate number of stability and order implied the than Italian carbines that were In the midst of this angry mass of miliar subject.” Hades’ lack of young women, followed by specter of monarchy and authori- loaded with blank ammunition, the humanity, an old woman dressed in malevolence allows his observa- Mr. Dabilis was the New England teenagers, old men, and even chil- tarianism. police had no illusions as to their widow's black stood outside the po- tions to speak more eloquently editor for United Press Interna- dren filled he ranks of the demon- Police cordons blocked off all fate if the crowd got out of control. lice station and like the furies from than speech by Persephone. Slowly tional in Boston, and a staff writer strators. Some came as unwilling streets leading to the center of The policemen had every reason the ancient past hurled threats and and skillfully, his tour guide’s off- and assistant metropolitan editor participants, since the day before, Athens, but one group of approxi- to fear for their lives, since having curses at the men inside the build- hand manner leads the reader’s at the Boston Globe for 17 years bands of young men had gone mately one hundred demonstrators served under the jurisdiction of the ing. For some time she stubbornly imagination into Stallings’ horrific before relocating to Greece. His through most of the streets of the broke through from Sygrou Street occupation authorities they had, stood leaning on her stick, her pres- vision, he says: “The pale things column is published weekly in the city and armed with paper mega- and advanced toward the police sta- rightly or wrongly, been labeled col- ence the incarnation of hatred, fear, twisting/Overhead are mostly National Herald. Readers interest- phones issued orders to all citizens tion located on the edge of Consti- laborators by the majority of Athe- and helplessness that had become a roots, although some worms/Ar- ed in contacting him can send e- to come and show their support for tution Square near the Grande Bre- nians. Although many Greek police metaphor for Greece. rive here clinging to the dead.” mails to [email protected]. EAM by participating in the demon- tagne Hotel. As the columns of officials had covertly assisted the re- Meanwhile the man who initiat- stration. demonstrators snaked around the sistance and the Allies, not enough ed the shooting in the square had The demonstrators were de- streets converging on the center of time had passed since liberation to disappeared. His identity remains a scending on Athens to protest the the city, the men with the mega- permit a clear distinction between mystery and yet another strand in GUEST EDITORIALS decision of the Greek government phones egged on and every so often absolute traitor and sunshine patri- the folklore that eventually framed to demobilize the resistance bands the crowd stopped and chanted, ot. Indeed, some had had to wear the story of the December Uprising. The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views who had fought the Axis and to re- “Down with Papandreou!” Down the mask of the former in order to The questions still linger, was he an for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s place them with a new army. Dur- with intervention!” “Try the collab- assist the latter. agent provocateur of the Left or of name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View ing the three and one half years of orators!” “Down with George The handful of policemen posi- the Right? Over the years no one Points Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY brutal occupation, the allies had Glucksberg!” or “Death to Trai- tioned a few yards beyond their sta- has ever come forward to take cred- hailed the resistance fighters as the tors!”. The police had set up barri- tion were aware of this reality, and it or provide evidence to the identi- 11101. They can also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e-mailed torchbearers of freedom in Nazi- cades to block off the streets leading for the past several hours they had ty of this man. The man, who al- to [email protected]. Due to considerations of space dominated Europe. Yet, by Decem- to the Square, but the sheer weight witnessed dozens of wounded fel- most single-handedly provided the we enforce a strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reserve the right to edit for ber 1944, the resistance had be- of numbers overwhelmed them. low-officers being carried off on fuse for a sequence of events that repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We regret that we are unable to ac- come the unwanted creation of war, Young angry women, in particular, stretchers into the station following catapulted Athens into the brutality knowledge or return manuscripts, published or unpublished. a threat to the Greek government caught up in the excitement of the clashes with groups of demonstra- of the December Uprising, contin- and an embarrassment to its British moment screeched at the police, tors. As the crowd got closer and ues to remain an enigma. 12 FEATURE THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 1, 2007

Greek Court Throws Out Case Against Former Getty Museum Curator PHOTOS: EUROKINISSI PHOTOS:

By Anthee Carassava appeals court appeared to accept each other. Still, they concede that tographs, to support its claim that Her lawyers have said that the on Tuesday. “She was pleased that New York Times his argument that Greek law re- their strategies are interrelated. the wreath had been illegally re- objects were there before she the court ruled as it did on her quires its courts to defer to the Christos Koumbis, a state prosecu- moved from northern Greece and bought the property in 1996 and Greek counselor’s motion,” he said. ATHENS — An appeals court here statute of limitations in the country tor, disclosed for the first time on passed on to a market through Ger- that the charges are a form of ha- “She was fully prepared if necessary dismissed a criminal case on Tues- where the acquisition was made Tuesday that he had recommended many and Switzerland before being rassment. to defend the case on the merits.” day against Marion True, a former known. that the charges be dropped. If “the sold to the Getty in 1993 for $1.1 Ms. True was the Getty’s chief “While we’re all very pleased curator for the J. Paul Getty Muse- Mr. Yannides said: “The rule of wreath had not been returned, then million. antiquities curator from 1986 to that the Greek law was properly ap- um in Los Angeles who had been ac- law was applied. That’s all we want- we may have decided differently,” The deal to return the wreath 2005. She resigned the post in Octo- plied with respect to the statute of cused of conspiring to acquire an ed. That’s all we asked for. This may he said in a brief interview. Greek and a fourth-century B.C. kore, or ber 2005 over what the museum limitations,” he added, “it also ancient gold wreath that Greece not be a legal triumph, but it brings Culture Ministry officials declined statue of a young woman, was bro- said was an impropriety related to should be noted that at no time dur- says was looted from its soil. significant closure to my client.” to comment on the outcome of the kered last December. In July of last the 1996 purchase of the villa on ing these proceedings have the The unanimous decision by the Ms. True has been on trial since case. year, the Getty also acceded to Paros. Greek prosecutors provided any ev- three-member appeals court came late 2005 in Italy on similar charges In August the Getty agreed to re- Greece’s request that it return a The Los Angeles Times reported idence as to the existence of a eight months after the Getty formal- of conspiring to acquire illicitly ex- turn 40 ancient treasures to Italy af- large stele, or grave marker, it ac- then that Ms. True had used a crime.” ly handed over the disputed funer- cavated antiquities. She has denied ter long and contentious negotia- quired in 1993 and a small marble lawyer recommended by the Lon- A spokesman for the Getty, Ron ary wreath and a week after Ms. the charges in both cases and did tions. The criminal charges against relief bought by the museum’s don antiquities dealer Christo Hartwig, said the museum was True’s lawyer filed a motion for dis- not attend Tuesday’s hearing here. Ms. True remain in effect there, al- founder, the oil magnate J. Paul Michailidis to arrange a real estate “pleased that the charges against missal. The threat of criminal prosecu- though related civil charges were Getty, in 1955. loan for the house the previous Marion True have been dismissed.” In his motion the lawyer, Yannis tion has emerged as a crucial tool dropped in August. Ms. True would have faced up to year. The wreath is now on view in an Yannides, cited a California state for archaeologically rich countries The wreath is believed to have 10 years in prison if she had been Under Getty policy, such a loan archaeological museum in Saloni- law that sets a three-year statute of as they press American museums been unearthed about 15 years ago. tried and found guilty of receiving a would have posed a conflict of in- ka, Greece. limitations for prosecutions once for the handover of artifacts ac- Greece first laid claim to it in the stolen artifact. She still faces lesser terest, because he was a close asso- the whereabouts of a stolen artifact quired in recent decades. mid-1990s, although its precise site charges related to at least 29 unreg- ciate of another dealer with whom Additional reporting by Randy have been established. (The Getty Prosecutors in Italy and Greece of excavation was not yet known. istered antiquities that were found the Getty did business. Kennedy. bought the wreath in 1993 for have generally asserted that the Last year, however, its government in her summer villa on the Greek is- Harry Stang, Ms. True’s lawyer $1.15 million.) criminal cases and the drive to re- sent the Getty a dossier of evidence, land of Paros during a police raid in Los Angeles, said she was grati- The New York Times published In dismissing the charges, the claim objects are independent of including documents and pho- last year. fied by the appeals court’s decision the above on November 28.

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