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VOL. 9, ISSUE 460 A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION AUGUST 5, 2006 $1.00 - GREECE: 1.75 Euro AOL’s Phil Angelides Leonsis Meets with Tony Turns to Blair in By Evan C. Lambrou verse and well-educated communi- Making Special to The National Herald ty, with strong involvement across the American political spectrum. NEW YORK – Hot on the cam- And he seemed genuinely glad to Movies paign trail, California State Trea- learn about my grandparents, and surer Phil Angelides, who is seek- how they came to this country. He By Thomas Heath ing to displace Arnold was also keenly interested to learn The Washington Post Schwarzenegger as governor of the more about our community; how country’s most populous state, met Greek Americans across the coun- Ted Leonsis was cruising the with British Prime Minister Tony try have been supporting my cam- Caribbean on his yacht a couple of Blair last weekend and took the op- paign; and how the community has years ago, poring over old newspa- portunity to discuss the Cyprus is- played an instrumental role in help- pers, when he noticed an obituary sue, among other matters. ing me get this far,” Mr. Angelides for Iris Chang, author of "The Mr. Angelides, the first Greek said. Rape of Nanking," the bestseller American ever elected to a Mr. Angelides came back from about the killing of 300,000 Chi- statewide office in California, in- behind to beat his rival, California nese by the Japanese army in 1937. formed members of the Greek State Controller , and The story stuck with him, and American press that he urged Mr. secured the Democratic Party’s gu- after he read Chang's book, his Blair on July 29 “to use all his good bernatorial nomination in Califor- preoccupation with the tale grew. offices to facilitate a solution for nia, emerging with a hard-fought Then he pulled out his checkbook. the reunification of Cyprus, with- 47.9 percent of the vote to Mr. Two million dollars later, hav- out the intrusion of foreign occupa- Westly’s 43.4 percent in the Demo- ing pulled together a film crew and AP/NOAH BERGER tion troops.” cratic Primary on June 6. navigated the bureaucracy in Chi- Phil Angelides, right, California State Treasurer and Democratic gubernatorial nominee, points out San He said he exhorted Mr. Blair to I’M GOING TO WIN na, Leonsis' documentary about Francisco’s skyline to British Prime Minister Tony Blair during Blair’s visit to the city last Saturday, July also seek a solution which would Mr. Angelides, whose campaign the incident is nearing completion. 29. Angelides spoke to the British Prime Minister about Cyprus and the Greek American community. “provide for the compensation of has raised $2.1 million since the Though he calls the project a loss of property” for Greek Cypri- Primary, is a little behind Mr. "labor of love," he is also hoping it ots who were forced to flee from Schwarzenegger on the fundraising can find enough of an audience to Turkish soldiers when Turkey in- side of the race at the moment turn a profit – and give him broad- vaded the island republic in July (Arnold has a reported $3.4 million er access to a Chinese market 1974, 32 years ago. in his war chest). But Mr. An- where memories of Nanking re- AHEPA Re-Elects Gus James Mr. Angelides told the Greek gelides told the Greek American main raw. Chinese television rights American press that Mr. Blair said press he felt very confident about to the show have been sold, and By Dimitri Soultogiannis fifth person to serve as AHEPA’s Lodge and Board of Directors. progress hinged on Turkey’s future ultimate victory this coming Leonsis said he hopes to use local Special to The National Herald top man for more than one year During the installation ceremony, accession to the European Union, November, adding that Greek DVD sales as an advertising plat- since 1962, and is the first supreme he stated his objectives to make but that the British prime minister American support stands to play a form for businesses which want to WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gus J. president elected to a second term AHEPA (American Hellenic Edu- expressed optimism about an even- key role in his campaign’s success. break into the Chinese market. James II of Virginia Beach was re- since Dr. Spiro J. Macris, who cational Progressive Association) tual solution to the Cyprus prob- “We’re not worried about rais- The film, still untitled, chroni- elected to serve a second on-year served from 1994 to 1996. a more relevant organization on lem. ing the necessary funds to run this cles the story of a dozen Western- term as supreme president of the The elections took place during the international, as well as the do- “I found him to be very hopeful campaign. The governor had no ers, including a Nazi businessman, order of AHEPA for the 2006- AHEPA’s 84th annual Supreme mestic, front. about Turkey’s eventual admission primary to worry about, so he did- who risked their lives and used 2007, defeating former Supreme Convention in Hollywood, Florida “I am honored to be given the to the E.U., and about progress on n’t have to spend any campaign their influence in Nanking in De- Vice President Ike Gulas of Birm- last Saturday, July 29. More than unique opportunity to serve as the Cyprus issue,” Mr. Angelides money like we did. We’re very con- cember 1937 to create a safe zone ingham, Alabama by 40 votes, with 2,100 people registered for the supreme president for a second said, adding that Mr. Blair was fident that we’ll have all the re- to protect 250,000 Chinese (the a total of some 320 delegates cast- week-long event. consecutive term. I will continue “keenly interested” in learning sources we need, and again, I’d like city is now known as Nanjing). ing votes. Mr. James was officially in- to work hard promoting AHEPA more about the Greek American to take this opportunity to state The results were historic for stalled last Sunday, July 30, along community. Continued on page 3 AHEPA. Mr. James is only the with the rest of the Supreme Continued on page 4 “I let him know that ours is a di- Continued on page 2 Nursing Home Daughters, Sons & Maids Action Early Greek Dancers Make Blocks Man By Dimitri Soultogiannis Saturday, July 29, at the tail end of “I’m very happy to follow the A Splash in North America From Visiting Special to The National Herald AHEPA’s 84th annual Supreme footsteps of Mary Filou, this won- Convention which was held in derful president and person who By Steve Frangos this: Greeks really like to dance. Beloved Aunt WASHINGTON, D.C. – Geor- Hollywood, Florida last week. has always supported, in every Special to The National Herald Knowing this inherent love of gia Psychogios of Westmont, Illi- She was officially installed, way, the Daughters of Penelope. dance it is extremely curious, then, By Jennifer L. Boen nois was elected the new grand along with AHEPA Supreme Thank you for electing me to be Greeks have always been why, with so many self-proclaimed The News-Sentinel president of the Daughters of President Gus James II and the your new grand president. I’ll do dancers. One of the most enduring experts on Modern Greek music in Penelope, the women’s affiliate newly elected presidents for the my best to make this year as pro- stereotypic images of contempo- North America, has not one of FORT WAYNE, Ind. – At 86, organization of the AHEPA fami- Sons of Pericles and the Maids of ductive and successful as I can for rary Greek Americans shows them them paid systematic attention to Christine Chakeres has plenty of ly, succeeding Mary Boufis Filou Athena (the young men’s and our organization,” Mrs. Psycho- dancing to their hearts’ content. If the actual dancers? time to smell the roses. "Roses are of Islip, New York. women’s arms of AHEPA and the gios said. there is one thing that can be said Oh, to be sure, there is always her favorite," says her nephew, Mrs. Psychogios was elected by Daughters of Penelope, respec- indisputably about Greek public some obligatory mention about Nick Nicolas of Fort Wayne. Nico- members of the organization last tively). Continued on page 4 and private entertainment, it is the complexities in Greek dance las knows because for the nearly rhythms, but nothing about the four years his aunt has lived at Re- dancers themselves, or even about gency Place nursing home on 6006 the various and sundry setting for Brandy Chase Cove, he has rarely Greek dance. missed a daily visit, often visiting I’m speaking here of traditional several times a day. Delving Deeply into Crete’s Civilized Past Greek folkdance. I want to rough- He also takes her for ice cream ly outline the early history of or to his home nearby. Together, By Ben Ross I handed over the required island. here. Greek dance in a professional set- they walk through the yard, Chak- The Independent change, and he gave me a light, Fall down through the centuries, The man with the bag of lights ting, and in the local community. eres bending over to touch the which didn't work. Neither did the back beyond the heyday of the Ot- points to a dark corner, "Skeleton But I also want to take up a notch. flowers while Nicolas gently takes I am in a cave in Crete. This is next one. Luckily, the third gave off toman Empire and of the Vene- here." And then to another, "Skele- I want to discuss public dance. her arm to ensure she keeps her not in itself surprising. Crete is, af- a feeble yellow glow which seemed tians, past Byzantium and beyond ton here." DANCING AT KASTONGADI balance. In the past, he has en- ter all, an island of many caves, af- adequate (at least to him) and he to the Romans and the Ancient And another, "Family skeleton The earliest eyewitness ac- joyed walking with her along the ter all, some of them grand, deep beckoned me inside. Greeks – all of whom very evidently here. Mother and father." counts of Greeks dancing in North path in Regency Place's courtyard. and mysterious. To enter the Trapeza Cave, left their mark on Crete – and you There's nothing much to see, America, aptly enough, were at "But I can't do that anymore," For example, a few kilometers which you will find near the tiny reach the era of Europe's most an- just dark patches of earth in the kastongadi. “Kastongadi” was the he says. In March, Nicolas re- away is the Dikteon Cave, which is town of Tzermiado on Crete's La- cient culture, the Minoans. But gloom, the bones themselves hav- Greek American term for the Cas- ceived a letter from Regency Place a cave with a car park, an entrance sithi Plateau, is to unpeel one of the even the Minoans are not as an- tle Garden building on Ellis Is- Executive Director Susan Ebbing fee and a history steeped in Greek last layers of human history on the cient as the people who once lived Continued on page 10 land. Those Greek immigrants telling him he could no longer visit myth. Zeus is supposed to have wishing to enter the port of New his aunt when and where he want- been born there. York City, and therefore the Unit- ed. There are handrails to guide you ed States of America, in the late In May, after Nicolas filed a and your fellow travelers as you 1880’s and early 1900’s, had to go complaint, the Indiana State De- troop down into a vast stone throat through the long lines at kastonga- partment of Health cited the 160- of ancient stalactites and stalag- di. bed home for failing to allow Nico- mites, and a café where you can buy In 1888, American observers las reasonable access and visita- sandwiches afterwards. had no clue as to what the Greeks tion rights to his aunt. State sur- It's a baroque sort of cave and were up to the first time Greek veyors also cited Regency Place you can see why Rhea (Zeus' moth- dance was recorded. “It was gener- for failing to provide medically re- er) picked the place out for the lit- ally supposed that they (the lated social services to Chakeres, tle chap's arrival. Greeks) were engaged in a reli- who has early- to mid-stage de- There's even what looks like an gious ceremony of some sort.” The mentia, and who became dis- ancient birthing pool at the bottom, steamship Rhaetia had landed at traught when her nephew was no now lined with low-denomination Castle Garden with a party of 250 longer allowed to put her to bed at coins. Greeks, 67 of whom were men. night, something he had done for No, the surprising thing about For reasons not explained in the more than three years. my cave is that, for a cave often fre- news account, the Greeks were de- quented by foreign visitors, it's ex- tained. How did the Greeks re- Continued on page 3 tremely pokey and a bit damp. It's spond to this quarantine? also very dark. “A dozen of them joining A man of few words and a grub- hands, all but the two end men, by plastic bag full of bike lights ac- formed a semicircle, and walked costed me at the entrance. A Venetian fort in Iraklion, the capital of Crete. In ancient times, Iraklion served as the port of Knossos. very sedately from left to right, *080506* He'd held up a finger: "One eu- During four (14th-17th) centuries of Venetian occupation, many buildings were erected which today remain ro," he said. excellent examples of Crete's Venetian architecture from that period. Continued on page 5 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 5, 2006

AP/RIC FRANCIS AP/MARCI STENBERG LEFT: California Treasurer Phil Angelides, the Democratic candidate who is running against for , holds a news conference in Glendale, California on Tuesday, July 25. Angelides outlined his energy strategy to attract more power to his state. RIGHT: Phil Angelides, left, talks with Mariah Quiroz, 6, right, about her asthma, during his visit to the Boys & Girls Club in Merced, Cali- fornia last Thursday, July 27. Angelides made stops at four Central Valley cities to discuss his healthcare and environmental proposals. On the Campaign Trail, Angelides Presses Blair on Cyprus

Continued from page 1 A’s General Manager Billy Beane year over ten years to reduce Cali- Arnold may have painted his cam- shortages, and outlined his action with much-needed improvements and U2 lead singer and internation- fornia’s consumption of petroleum paign bus green, but he’s siding plan to attract more power to the to the transmission grid – to pro- that I hope the Greek American al do-gooder Bono, among them. by 25 percent,” he said. with Big Oil in opposing Proposi- state. vide adequate power to protect community continues to wade in. Mr. Schwarzenegger, Califor- “The average price of premium tion 87,” Mr. Angelides said. “Arnold promised us in 2004, California’s families, businesses The community’s support makes a nia’s Republican governor, who was gasoline in California today is a “Second, I support the clean ‘Trust me. Everything will be under and economy. difference,” Mr. Angelides said. celebrating his 59th birthday last whopping $3.55 per gallon, and ex- emissions legislation. The governor control. Your lights will stay on.’ He also promised to reinvigo- “I believe I’m going to win this Sunday, July 30, introduced Mr. perts say it may top $4 per gallon in is trying to weaken it, and is busy But for three years, he has been rate the California Consumer Pow- race for a number of reasons. In Blair at the event, which was spon- just the next few weeks. California’s trying to gut it. Third, as governor, I singing the music of California’s er & Conservation Financing Au- most of the major polls, for exam- sored by Mr. Murdoch, a generous working families – and our fragile would sponsor measures requiring deregulation scheme, thwarting ef- thority to build and invest in new ple, the governor, whose celebrity donor to the GOP whose mega-cor- power plants if the utilities and en- status makes him known to every- poration owns FOX News, 20th ergy generators fail to do so, and to body in the state, doesn’t manage Century Fox, DirecTV and more finance transmission improve- to get more than 42-45 percent of than 175 newspapers worldwide – ments to protect California’s con- the people polled saying they want including the New York Post – with sumers and residents from price him re-elected,” he added. “I’m the a total circulation of 40 million. manipulation, gouging and black- underdog right now, and I’ve been ARNOLD’s HOT AIR outs. there before, but I also believe in AND PROPOSITION 87 The Authority would also fi- the Hellenic spirit, which is a part While Mr. Blair was in Califor- nance large-scale solar and renew- of me. It runs in our veins, and nia, Mr. Schwarzenegger’s aides able power projects to meet and ex- that’s what makes us fight to over- presented the governator as “a ceed the state’s renewable energy come the odds.” leader on a variety of issues, obvi- portfolio standards, he added. Meeting with Mr. Blair was just ously with regard to global warming Mr. Angelides has won a num- part of being the future governor, and the environment.” ber of awards for his environmental apparently. But Mr. Schwarzenegger’s cam- leadership, including Global Mr. Blair was on his first visit to paign rhetoric does not stack up to Green’s Local Environmental California for a little bit of every- the reality of his record, Mr. An- Leadership Award, the American thing: serious environmental dis- gelides said. Planning Association’s 2000 Plan- cussions and business meetings; a “The governor’s statements on ning Vision California Award, the tour of Silicon Valley; a foreign af- the environment are his own hot California League of Conservation fairs speech to the World Affairs air. He talks a good game, but when Voters’ Environmental Leadership Council; a city-to-city agreement the rubber hits the road, he can’t Award, and the Congress for the signed at UCLA between London back it up. The fact is, all the major ’s Lifetime Achieve- Mayor Ken Livingstone and Los environmental groups are endors- AP/RICH PEDRONCELLI ment Award. Angeles Mayor Antonio Vil- ing me, not Arnold,” Mr. Angelides California State Treasurer Phil Angelides, right, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, and his fa- As Treasurer, he launched the laraigosa aimed at reducing green- said. ther Jerry walk away from a World War II B-29 bomber on display at the Castle Air Museum in Atwater, Green Wave Initiative, which has house gases – and an eclectic gath- As for environmental issues, Mr. California last Thursday, July 27. Angelides, on a campaign tour of the Central Valley, stopped at the muse- led California’s pension funds to in- ering in posh Pebble Beach. Angelides said California, as the um so his father could visit the type plane aboard which he served s a navigator. vest $1.5 billion in renewable ener- The private event, a five-day largest state in the Union, has the gy and environmental technologies, management retreat for 250 execu- potential to play a leading role in economy – are feeling the econom- automakers in California to manu- forts to create an environment that and to push corporations to combat tives of Rupert Murdoch’s News helping to ease global warming, cit- ic pain of skyrocketing energy facture vehicles which would run attracts clean power to California. global warming. He has also creat- Corporation, brought together a ing the differences between his po- prices. That’s why we need both on alternative, cleaner-burning fu- It’s time to send a strong signal to ed programs and policies to curb VIP guest list to chat about issues sitions and those of his opponent. protection from price gouging to- els, not just gasoline. Again, Arnold the market that the failed deregula- sprawl; clean up toxic contamina- like global warming, volunteerism, “I support Proposition 87, the day, and an opportunity to move and Big Oil are on the wrong side tion experiment of , George tion; and promote sustainable de- technology and politics – former Clean Alternative Energy Initiative beyond the oil economy in the fu- of this issue,” he said. Bush and the energy power pirates velopment practices, as well as en- President Bill Clinton, former Vice on the ballot, to help free Califor- ture. I support making oil compa- With gasoline prices and energy is over once and for all,” he said. courage the development of fuel- President , former House nia from the grip of oil companies nies contribute to reduce our oil use reaching record highs, and in If elected, Mr. Angelides said efficient vehicles. Speaker Newt Gingrich, former and move California into a future dependence and make California the wake of blackouts throughout that, within 100 days of taking of- President of clean, alternative fuels. The gov- the global leader in clean energy, California, Mr. Angelides blasted fice, he will unveil a plan which will To make a contribution to Mr. Lawrence Summers, Israeli Vice ernor is against it. But Proposition cleaner air, cheaper fuel prices and Mr. Schwarzenegger for failing to ensure the state has sufficient pow- Angelides' campaign, visit the web Premier Shimon Peres, Oakland 87 would provide $400 million per greater energy independence. keep the state free from energy er, with a 15 percent reserve – along at www.angelides.com.

Outage Took Heavy Toll on Businesses

By Cara Tabachnick record for power usage this past a federal investigation into the New Newsday week, perhaps more than 13,400 York outages, as well as into black- megawatts, which would beat the outs which, in past weeks, shut The heat was intense outside current record of 13,059 megawatts power off from hundreds of thou- last Sunday, but inside Titan Foods set on July 27, 2005, according to sands in Saint Louis and parts of on 31st Street in Astoria it was cool, Con Ed spokesman Michael Clen- California. "I want to look at Con with customers scooping up olives, denin. Ed particularly, because they've ordering cheeses and grabbing During the recent heat wave, done such a poor job on its face," packages of imported Greek spe- which knocked out parts of the Schumer said, adding that the in- cialties. Long Island City network earlier vestigation should scrutinize how It was a big difference from the this month, usage peaked at 12,829 deregulation may have contributed previous week, when the neighbor- megawatts on July 18. Con Ed is to the problem. "I want to see, given hood institution was closed for six closely monitoring the still power- the number of blackouts this Sum- days during a blackout and lost fragile area. "We'll be doing a lot of mer, if it's endemic throughout the more than $200,000 in goods and work in that area for many weeks, industry," he said. sales. Still, store manager Demetris and we're going to do our very best Michael DiStefano and Franco Kosmides, 45, said the business to make sure that the power stays Treglia, owners of Cold Stone wasn't out of trouble yet. on," Clendenin said. Creamery at 31st Street and Dit- With the coming week's weather Con Ed will have hundreds of mars Boulevard in Astoria, said expected to hover close to 100 de- crews "in that part of the network their store is still closed, and they grees, northwestern Queens busi- around the clock," he said. "We'll can't afford to take out another ness owners were not only worried be able to respond to anything that loan after investing $400,000 to about recouping lost revenue, but might come up very quickly. We start the franchise. "I can't make up were also wary of another power only ask people in that community for these losses," DiStefano said. outage. "We just filled the store to conserve as they have been." At the Greek Music & Video Su- with merchandise," said Kosmides. NOT EVEN A DENT perstore on 31st Street in Astoria "We can not afford a second power Along the streets of Astoria, (near 28th Avenue), owner Michael failure." however, the same refrain was Peters, 49, said his business lost $20- Down the street at Mike's Din- heard from small businesses. In ad- 25 thousand from burned-out com- er, co-owner Kostas Pavlakos, 47, dition to apprehension about an- puter servers, alarm systems and air said that people were nervous be- other potential power failure, own- conditioners. "This blackout gave us cause Consolidated Edison did not ers were mostly worried about re- a good kick in the behind," he said. tell businesses how long the power couping their already extensive "Some people are just not going to Cheney on the stump for Gus Bilirakis was going to be out the first time, losses. Many said the city's $10,000 recuperate." and owners could not adequately in emergency loans and Con Ed's Vice President Dick Cheney, right, was in Florida recently drumming up support for Gus Bilirakis' Congres- prepare for the crisis. "Who's going $7,000 of reimbursements wouldn't Newsday published the above sional campaign. The Vice President wants to make sure Republicans continue controlling the House of Rep- to tell us it's not going to happen even make a dent. on July 31. Jennifer Maloney and resentatives. Bilirakis, left, is seeking to fill the same House seat currently occupied by his father, Congress- again," Pavlakos asked? Senator Charles Jennifer Smith contributed to the man Mike Bilirakis, who is retiring after his 12th two-year term expires this year. Con Ed expected to set a new Schumer (D-New York) called for story. THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 5, 2006 COMMUNITY 3 GOINGS ON... AOL’s Ted Leonsis Sets his Sights on Making Movies August 8, 10 at 401-725-3127, Elli Panichas at Calverton, N.Y. The All Saints 401-383-4711 or 401-943-1219, or Continued from page 1 movies. man businessman named John when he premieres the film. He Greek Orthodox Monastery in email [email protected]. Such recent documentary hits Rabe, who headed the Nazi Party hopes to show it at the Sundance Calverton, New York (1676 Mid- "It's got Germany. It's got as "March of the Penguins," in Nanking, there could be interest Film Festival next January and the dle Road) will hold Paraclisis ser- September 15-17 Japan. It's got an invasion that had "Fahrenheit 9/11," "Super Size in Germany. Chang refers to Rabe Cannes festival next May. vices on August 8 and 10 at 6:30 Brookline, Mass. The Annuncia- terrible consequences to the Chi- Me," and the current "An Inconve- as the "Oskar Schindler of " Most documentaries are made PM. On Sundays starting August tion Greek Orthodox Cathedral of nese people, and it's a story that nient Truth," meanwhile, were in her book. with relatively little money and 13, Orthros and Divine Liturgy New England in Boston presents hasn't been told," said the 50-year- able to tap audiences attuned to "The viewing public wants bring in less than $1 million, ac- services will be held at 7:45 AM Greek Fest 2006. Come and enjoy old vice chairman of America On- the subjects. something, when they leave the cording to Box Office Mojo, a web- and 9 AM, respectively (coffee delicious Greek food and drinks, line, who said he was drawn to the “NICHEBUSTERS” theater, that they can talk about site which follows movie revenue. hour following Sunday services). gyros, pastries, loukoumades and tale because "it's mostly about sim- "To break even would be ex- For more information, call 631- taverna. Dance to the music of the ple people who rose to the occa- traordinary," said Michael Jacobs, 265-0536. Kostas Taslis Orchestra. Watch sion and did a great thing." the executive producer for the film traditional Greek Folk Dances. The film's success depends on and a former screenwriter. August 7-18 Also enjoy DJ, raffle, imports, whether a story of horrific violence Leonsis said any profit from the Washington, D.C. Camp Shake- jewelry, kids activities, flea market ultimately makes audiences feel film will go toward creating a foun- speare 2006. Focusing on the and religious books and icons. Fri- good, Leonsis said. He compares it dation for the victims and their Greeks. Each summer, students day, Saturday and Sunday, to Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's offspring. ages 10-18 converge on the Shake- September 15-17, from noon to 11 List," which dealt with one hero Photos, letters and other histor- speare Theatre Company to ex- PM. Free Parking. Free Admis- who saved many from the Holo- ical evidence he assembled for the plore the craft of acting with pro- sion. Rain or Shine. Location: The caust. film will be donated to George- fessional artists and educators in Cathedral Center, 162 Goddard "The risk is we don't execute it town University, where Leonsis 2-week sessions designed to en- Avenue, Brookline, Mas- well enough that the goodness studied. hance understanding of theater sachusetts near Holy Cross Greek doesn't seep through," Leonsis The film's crew included Bill through performance. Session IV Orthodox School of Theology. said. To help position the film, Guttentag, the director who this summer, Antigone by Sopho- For more information, call 617- Leonsis has already selected its earned an Academy Award in cles, will explore another time pe- 731-6633. marketing slogan: "What would 2003 for "Twin Towers." Guttentag riod of classic theatre to provide you have done?" brought along several associates students with exposure to other October 13 Leonsis has had mixed success who he worked with on his other classical performance styles. For Alexandria, Va. The American when venturing beyond AOL, movies, including director of pho- more info, please visit the web at Hellenic Institute 3rd Annual where the value of his stock flirted tography Buddy Squires, known www.ShakespeareTheatre.org, or Benefit Golf Tournament, at the with $1 billion before the company for his work on Ken Burns' docu- call the Education Hotline at 202- Greendale Golf Course in Alexan- merged with Time Warner. He has COURTESY OF TED LEONSIS mentaries on public television. 547-5688. dria (6700 Telegraph Road, TEL: lost about $100 million on the Ted Leonsis, center, worked with Hollywood veterans Bill Guttentag, Grammy Award winner Lou 703-971-6170). Breakfast at 7:30 NHL's since left, and Buddy Squires on his first film. Leonsis compares his new Reed has been signed to write mu- August 18-20 AM. Shot-Gun Start at 8:30 AM. he and fellow investors bought project, “The Rape of Nanking,” a movie about the Japanese massacre sic for the film. Pawtucket, R.I. The Church of For more information, contact them from in 1999. of 300,000 Chinese in 1937, to Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List.” Creative Artists Associates, one the Assumption of the Virgin Taryn at 703-283-4770. His wooing of NBA great of the pre-eminent film dealmak- Mary Celebrates its 79th Annual helped make the Leonsis calls such films "niche- and feel good about," Leonsis said. ers in Los Angeles, helped guide Festival Grecian Festival at 97 November 3-4 a hot ticket busters" because they generate in- "For all the horror in Nanking, this Leonsis through the moviemaking Walcott Street in Pawtucket, Portland, Ore. and Seattle, for four seasons, but the relation- tense interest among disparate is ultimately a story about 12 process. CAA set a budget; helped Rhode Island. A festival of family Wash. “The Divine Liturgy by ship ended badly when Pollin fired segments of society, adding up to a heroes who saved 250,000 people him find actors to narrate (includ- fun. Experience Greek Culture in Tchaikovsky,” the work which Jordan. big audience. He and his team be- from certain death." ing Ashley Judd); and advised him Pawtucket, rain or shine, under opened the floodgates to new mu- This time, he's optimistic. lieve their film has crossover ap- Because several of the heroes that his best shot at financial suc- the tents. Admission is free and sical creativity in the Russian Or- Though the day of the block- peal among several niche markets, are American missionaries, Leon- cess was making a great movie. open to the public. Ample park- thodox Church. Presented by buster is hardly over, smaller inde- including Chinese, Germans, sis' team thinks Christians around Leonsis has formed his own ing. Shuttle bus service available. Capella Romana. Mark Bailey, pendent films are proving success- Christians and even Japanese. the world will also embrace the production company, called Agape Enjoy Greek food and pastries; Yale Russian Chorus, guest direc- ful in what Leonsis calls the "new Case in point: There are 500 film. (Greek for "higher love"). If the traditional dancing & dance tor. Friday, 8 PM, at St. Mary’s Hollywood," and some of his fel- million television households in "This is ripped-from-the-head- project is successful, he plans more demonstrations; live music; Cathedral in Portland (1716 NW low sports team owners have pre- China, and the Chinese national line stuff," Leonsis said. films. One plan is for Agape to be- Church tours and more. Special Davis Street). Saturday, 8 PM, at ceded him in the industry. television network, CCTV, paid The Chinese initially discussed come a media platform for telling “kids activities” are planned. Holy Rosary Church in Seattle NBA Owner what Leonsis said was a "signifi- owning an interest in the film, but other big human rights stories. Greek Marketplace: indoor shop- (4139 42nd Avenue SW). For has helped produce cant" advance for broadcast rights Leonsis said its credibility would "This story is so rich, so life-al- ping with imported Greek gift- more information, call 503-236- several films, including "Akeelah to the film. be enhanced if a third party told tering with human rights, politics, ware, Greek music, books for 8202 (Toll fee: 866-822-7735) or and the Bee," and owns part of the In addition, an estimated 65 the story. religion and ordinary people as adults & children, cookbooks and visit the web at www.capellaro- Landmark Theater chain, which million Chinese live outside the "They felt comfortable with our heroes, I know there are other big much more. Enjoy aromatic mana.org. shows independent films. Philip F. country, and they may pay to see crew and they liked our motives," stories out there that have these Greek coffee and our specialty, Anschutz, who owns the Staples the movie in a theater, buy a DVD, Leonsis said. "They want this story same qualities," he said. Baklava Cheesecake. Sip a glass of Until November 26 Center in Los Angeles and much or watch on the Internet. to be told by a Westerner." Ouzo, Mavrodaphne or Metaxa. , Md. An antiquities ex- of Major League Soccer, has pro- Moreover, because one of the Leonsis has not yet signed a dis- The Washington Post pub- Sample the many traditional hibition entitled “Things with duced "My Dog Skip" and other chief heroes in the story is a Ger- tribution deal, but will look for one lished the above on July 31. mezedes (appetizers) and join us Wings: Mythological Figures in as we dance traditional Greek Ancient Greek Art” is hosted at dances to the live rhythm of the the Walters Art Museum, 600 Bouzouki. Performances by the North Charles Street in Balti- Greek Pride dance troupe, all in more. Exploring the various mani- full ethnic costumes representing festations of winged beings in an- Nursing Home Blocks Man from Visitng his Aunt the various regions of Greece, its cient Greek Art?(410) 547-9000 island and mountain regions. or www.thewalters.org. Continued from page 1 more than a dozen staff members stated. perienced increased anxiety and Greek Island Trip Raffle: a 10-day whether he was a problem to "I have always been very in- behavioral problems. She was ob- trip for two to Greece’s pic- NOTE TO OUR READERS Nicolas, a freelance photogra- them, to other residents or to volved with my aunt," he said, not- served getting out of bed over and turesque island of Skiathos at the This calendar of events section is a pher and architectural graphic de- Chakeres. All but three who were ing she has only him and his sister, over, asking to call her nephew. Nostos Luxury Hotel & Resort. complimentary service to the signer, thought the issue was re- questioned said they had no prob- who is busy with a family of her Surveyors said the home failed Includes roundtrip airfare from Greek American community. All solved – until he received another lems or concerns with Nicolas. own, to look after her. "We're to provide "psycho-social support Boston, lodging and meals (dona- parishes, organizations and institu- letter from Ebbing in July. The let- One staff member said Nicolas Greek. This is what we do. We to residents and their families," tion, $20 per ticket). Directions: tions are encouraged to e-mail their ter said the limits on when he talks to residents about other resi- take care of each other." and that doing so was an "essential Exit 28 off I-95 North or Exit 29 information on any Greek-related could visit had been lifted, except dents, "and stands at the nursing Nicolas, who is single, cared for function." off I-95 South. Follow signs. For event to english.edition@then- that he could see his aunt only in a station and appears to be listen- his mother for several years before Regency Place, owned by Kin- more information, call the church ationalherald.com. lounge area. He is not allowed to ing." But that staff person said she her death, and looked after Chak- dred Healthcare of Louisville, visit her in any dining room or in knew of no resident who had com- eres' brother, now deceased, who Kentucky, fared well in its most re- the courtyard. If he wants to visit plained. was a resident at Regency Place. cent annual survey from the Indi- Chakeres in her room, she must Another employee said Nicolas "For the most part, the care ana Department of Health in De- request the visit, something a per- made staff "uncomfortable," and a there has been very good. She's cember, scoring a 5, better than After Cold Showers in the son with dementia might have dif- third employee said, "He has an at- got some excellent nurses," he the average of 29 (the lower the ficulty doing. titude. He's trying to catch us do- said. Over the years, other resi- score, the better). In a faxed statement on the sur- ing something wrong." Offering a dents have come to know him, he Four complaints against the fa- Dark, Official’s Blood Boils vey findings, Regency Place re- different viewpoint, a nurse said, says, speaking with him about their cility were substantiated in 2005, sponded: "Resident care and safe- "He is just overly concerned with physical ailments, the weather or three of them during the May in- By Robin Finn ty is our number-one concern. No his aunt. I understand his con- whatever is on their minds. "I've spection; the one not involving The New York Times one has been barred from visiting cerns." bonded with staff and residents. I Chakeres happened when a resi- any of our residents, and we are Nicolas said he was "shocked" think that's a threat to certain peo- dent who had suffered a stroke NEW YORK – Maybe it was currently in compliance with all at the restrictions placed upon ple." was dropped off at a hospital the solid week of taking ice cold applicable regulations." him, and at Ebbing's allegations INCREASED ANXIETY emergency room with no staff ac- showers, a novelty on that sizzling MUST ALLOW ACCESS that his frequent visits constituted During the period when Ebbing companying her. first day of the Queens blackout, Nicolas, who has power of at- "deliberate harassment of facility refused to allow Nicolas to visit his but a nasty ritual by the time his torney for his aunt, wants full ac- staff" and a "disruption of facility aunt in the evenings and put her to The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel seventh morning ablution without cess under the law to visit her. He operations," as the March 7 letter bed, state surveyors noted she ex- published the above on July 15. amenities rolled around, which left would like to keep her at Regency State Assemblyman Michael N. Gi- Place. She now knows it as home. anaris more than a little steamed. "It might upset her to have to Or maybe it was the fact that move," he said. when all things electric faded to State Long-Term Care Om- black at his home in Astoria on the budsman Arlene Franklin con- night of July 17, he was in video curs: "For persons with dementia, heaven, in the midst of pitching a it is very confusing to have to Tom Glavine shutout on his Major move." League Baseball 2K6 video base- Each year, she says, her office ball game – brutal timing for any sees two or three cases of nursing Mets lover. homes refusing to allow visits by a He says it gets worse: When he family member, "but we very rarely dialed Consolidated Edison to ask NYS Assemblyman Mike Gianaris see restrictions on a power-of-at- why his neighborhood’s power, torney or guardian." along with his baseball mojo, had mayor gave Con Ed Chief Execu- "The regs say residents have the vanished, he was connected with a tive Kevin Burke, a figurative pat right to see visitors. For (a facility) generic recording which assured on the head for the company’s ef- to limit where a person can visit, him Con Ed was on the case. Then forts to end the power failure which and that the resident must request it hung up on him. Politicians hate marooned 100,000 residents of the person to visit in her room, is not getting the last word in. western Queens in utilities limbo. not appropriate. They don't have Talk about having multiple mo- A smirk may be worth a thou- to request it." tives for seeking vengeance against sand words, but Mr. Gianaris, ac- Federal regulations on nursing his very, very local utility company; companied by his fellow homes receiving Medicaid or the big blue power plants which Democrats, Councilors Eric N. Medicare payments, as Regency supply 60 percent of the city’s elec- Gioia and Peter F. Vallone Jr., al- does, say, "The facility must pro- tricity loom just around the corner so piped up to let it be known that vide reasonable access to any resi- from his home and his office. He they, unlike the mayor, were de- dent by any entity or individual used to think of Con Ed as a pretty manding Mr. Burke’s head on a that provides health, social, legal useful neighbor. Not anymore. proverbial platter – or a manhole or other services to the resident, Award for academic excellence, and a bright future ahead Mr. Gianaris, a clean-shaven 36 cover, whichever was hotter. They subject to the resident's right to with or without hot water, was the still are. deny or withdraw consent at any Christina Leventis, a top-notch student at Saint John the Theologian Greek Afternoon School in Tenafly, guy caught smirking behind Mayor time." New Jersey. The honors student is pictured above after giving her recent graduation address which moved Michael R. Bloomberg at the July The New York Times pub- In their investigation of Nico- many parents in the capacity-filled auditorium to tears. (L-R) are Anna Megaris, Helen Papapetros, Miss 24 news conference at which the lished the above on July 28. las' complaint, surveyors asked Leventis, Ivoni Dalas and Father John Alexandrou, pastor of Saint John the Theologian Church. 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 5, 2006 James Re-Elected to Rare 2nd Term

Continued from page 1 said they held in high regard, is a any intentions to do so, but said he member of the Robert E. Lee would focus on AHEPA’s civic and its mission domestically and Chapter #122 in Norfolk, one of concerns: “As for my (future) abroad. I strongly believe this ef- the most vibrant chapters in the plans, I will continue to work for fort will help AHEPA grow,” Mr. AHEPA family. He was born in AHEPA to allow it to remain vi- James said. the Turkish-occupied Cypriot vil- able for my children’s generation. “This past year was a successful lage of “Koma tou Yialou,” where I will focus my energy this year on and productive year for AHEPA, his father and grandparents are the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation and even though I don’t want to buried. He left Cyprus at the age and our CURE Campaign to com- bore you by going into detail of ev- of seven with his two sisters. He is bat this devastating illness,” he ery single thing on my agenda for a member of the Order of Saint said. next year, I’ll tell you this: We Andrew the Apostle – Archons of According to AHEPA's official need to place AHEPA on the in- the Ecumenical Patriarchate in press release concerning the elec- ternational map,” he added. Constantinople, and a member the tion results, “the balance of the Mr. James also said AHEPA Annunciation Cathedral in Nor- new Supreme Lodge is a blend of deserves even greater recognition folk. veteran leadership combined with by the United States Congress, as Mr. Gulas, who had earlier told energetic newcomers.” well as the White House. “We are the National Herald he felt it was They are as follows: Supreme planning to have multiple meet- not right that Mr. James ran unop- Vice President Gus Stefanadis; ings in Washington, DC in order posed last year, expressed good Supreme Treasurer Dr. John to achieve this goal,” he said. sportsmanship, but added that the Grossomanides, Jr.; Supreme Sec- ALL PHOTOS BY DIMITRI SOULTOGIANNIS “If I’m going somewhere you Convention could have been bet- retary Nick Karacostas; Supreme (L-R) AHEPA Supreme President Gus James, Maids of Athena Grand President Maria Panagiotou, want to go, just hop on the bus and ter attended by the AHEPA fami- Governors Mark Alevizos, Antho- Daughters of Penelope Grand President Georgia Psychogios and Sons of Pericles Supreme President Elias enjoy the ride,” Mr. James said to ly’s youth: “Let me be the first to ny Drakos, Anthony Kouzounis, Papadopoulos after the installation ceremony which concluded AHEPA’s 84th annual Supreme Convention Michael Manios, Harry Psaltis, in Hollywood, Florida last weekend. James Selimos, Spiro Vasilakis and Tom Cavalaris; Canadian President Fotis Antoniou; Supreme Counselor Chris Rockas; and Supreme Athletic Director Dr. Monthe N. Kofos. AHEPA held its Grand Ban- quet last Friday evening, July 28. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America flew in from New York City in order to at- tend the event. “It’s my pleasure to be among you tonight. This is a beautiful place, and I am thankful for this invitation,” the Archbishop said. “AHEPA has come a long way over the past few years. This great organization is not only promoting Hellenism, but our Greek Ortho- dox faith, as well. It is an absolute necessity to maintain and promote AHEPA Supreme President Gus James II of Virginia Beach, Virginia Hellenism in a society that is with his wife Helen during the installation ceremony. Mr. James was called ‘the melting pot.’ What has re-elected to a second one-year term. made this organization so very strong over the past few years is its delegates, emphasizing the need congratulate Gus on his re-elec- strong leadership. Its members are (L-R) Tim Tsiotsias, Gregory Eliopoulos, Perry Monioudis and his wife Katie hosting “Barbeque night” for good communication between tion and wish him the best. The committed, dynamic people who for Ahepans upon arrival to Hollywood, Florida for the organization’s 84th annual Supreme Conven- the Supreme Lodge, local chapters Convention was not as well-at- care deeply about the community tion, held in different cities across the country each year. This year, an estimated 2,000-2,500 people reg- and all members across the coun- tended as I believed it should have and their organization.” istered for the weeklong event. try. been. Usually, there is an extraor- AHEPA’s 84th annual Conven- Mr. James also thanked outgo- dinary showing by our youth at a tion was considered unique by people. The EXPO drew more ment, while others registered for networking functions; and daily ing Supreme Lodge members, his resort site, but that wasn’t the case many who attended. than 5,000 visitors. the gourmet wine tasting/cooking meetings on issues pertaining to wife Helen, and his family for their in Hollywood this year. The fact This year, for the first time, the Families had an opportunity to classes. Hellenic issues. support. An attorney by profes- that we are not connecting with Convention presented AHEPA enjoy enjoyed the Hellenic Re- There were also a number of Delegates and Alternates, sion, he is President & CEO of the these, our future members, re- EXPO, a unique trade show and union Beach Cookout, a kid’s pool special Convention sessions, in- AHEPA members, friends and Kaufman & Canoles law firm in mains a concern of mine,” he said. exhibition promoting trade rela- party, a “Cruise to Nowhere,” and cluding the Greek Language Semi- families are now looking forward Norfolk, Virginia. When asked if he would seek tions between the American and the always-competitive backgam- nar and the Hellenic Lawyers con- to the 85th annual convention Mr. James, whom many of this the organization’s top office next Canadian Hellenic communities, mon tournament. Some enjoyed ference; conferences and work- which is expected to take place in year’s Convention participants year, Mr. Gulas did not disclose which together exceed 2.5 million playing in the annual golf tourna- shops; professional and personal Denver, Colorado next year.

Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena Move Ahead

Continued from page 1 the organization’s membership American community. continues to enhance its growth. “It is my honor and pleasure to “I’m also very excited to work Some of the projects which serve you as the new Maids of together with Gus James, the have benefited through the gen- Athena grand president. Maria Supreme President of AHEPA,” erosity of the Daughters of Pene- Mastrokyriakos, my predecessor, she added. Mr. James was re-elect- lope include the Barbara Bush has done such a wonderful job as ed to a rare second consecutive Foundation for Family Literacy, your president this past year,” one-year term (see related story, the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, Miss Panagiotou said during the this page). the Deborah Heart & Lung Hospi- installation ceremony. “Greek Dr. Filou was unable to attend tal, the Ellis Island Restoration, American women have proven on the installation ceremonies last Holy Cross Greek Orthodox multiple occasions that we are Sunday morning because of a fam- School of Theology, the Papanico- united.” ily emergency. laou Comprehensive Cancer Cen- The Maids of Athena was The Daughters of Penelope was ter, the Penelope Shelter for Bat- founded in July 1930 by then founded in 1929 in San Francisco, tered Women, the Ronald Mc- AHEPA Supreme President just a few years after AHEPA’s Donald House, Saint Basil’s Thomas Lentgis. At that time, the founding. Today, the Daughters of Academy, Save a Heart, SIDS first chapter, “Sparta 1,” was Penelope is a leading, educational (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), founded with 12 original members. and cultural organization, with juvenile diabetes, kidney disease, A charter was granted in Novem- chapters throughout the United multiple sclerosis, Kalamata ber 1937. Charters were then States, Canada and Greece. earthquake victims, local homeless granted to “Alethea 2” in Seattle, The Daughters of Penelope’s shelters and sale of World War II “Diana 3” in Portland, Oregon objectives are to promote the so- U.S. War Bonds. and “Ariadne 4” in Vancouver, cial, ethical and intellectual inter- SONS AND MAIDS British Columbia. By the end of ests of its members; to perpetuate Elias Papadopoulos of Toron- 1937, there were 20 chapters and a the study of American ideals; to to, Ontario was elected the new total membership of 444. encourage Hellenic Studies; to supreme president of the Sons of The Maids’ first constitution cultivate citizenship and patrio- Pericles. He said he is looking for- and ritual were authored in 1935. tism for the United States of ward to working with his brothers At the 1950 Supreme Convention America and other countries to help increase membership. (L-R) Sia and Athena Zoe and Stephanie Kidides, members of the Maids of Athena, participated in AHEPA’s in Cleveland, the Maids officially where chapters exist; and to pre- “This year, we look forward to 84th annual Supreme Convention, which concluded its proceedings in Hollywood, Florida last week. became the Junior Auxiliary of the serve the ideals and traditions of another successful year for the Daughters of Penelope. In 1953, Hellenism as a contribution to the Sons of Pericles. Our priority, ters in the fraternity. the first National Convention of development of America. once again, is membership. Our In 1928, the Sons were recog- the Maids of Athena was held in A non-partisan and non-de- theme this year reflects how the nized as the Junior Order of Houston. The first Maids of nominational group, all Daughters Supreme Lodge feels about being AHEPA, in Detroit. At the Athena Grand Lodge was elected of Penelope members participate a Son: ‘Greek by Birth – Sons by Supreme Convention in Akron, in 1954 at the Pittsburgh Conven- in local chapters which conduct Choice.’ “We are very proud to be Ohio in 1932, the Order eventually tion. meetings and sponsor civic, educa- Sons of Pericles, and all aspects of expanded its jurisdiction to Mon- In 1971, the Sons of Pericles tional, charitable and social activi- the Order make the Sons the most treal, Quebec. and Maids of Athena undertook ties. diverse and unique Greek Ameri- In 1938, an excursion to Greece the same national project for the Chapter officers are elected an- can organization for young men,” gave the Sons the inspiration for first time, raising more than nually by their memberships. The he said. the first of many national projects. $30,000 for multiple sclerosis. Al- Daughters’ regional districts orga- Eleven young Greek Ameri- A visit to Missolonghi inspired the so, the national newsletter, Eleft- nize regional seminars, confer- cans first conceived of the idea and dedication of a monument to the heri Zoi, came into prominence. ences, events and fund drives. Dis- organized the Sons of Pericles. To- heroes of the Greek Revolution. In 1982, the Sons and Maids, in trict officers are elected annually gether with the aid of some Ahep- After approval of both Houses of continued cooperation, held their at district conventions. ans from the Manchester, New Congress, the monument was pre- first biennial Youth Salute. The The Daughters also engage in Hampshire chapter, these young sented as an expression of good- first honoree was U.S. Senator various local, regional and nation- men were the first members of the will from America to Greece. In Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, with al philanthropic projects. As a Order and are known collectively 1985 the Sons of Pericles raised 1972 Democratic Vice Presiden- leading Greek American organiza- as the Mother Lodge of the Sons $10,000 to bring the Greek Special tial Nominee Sargent Shriver tion for women, the Daughters of of Pericles. Olympics team to the Winter (1984), journalist Ike Pappas Penelope encourages its members The first chapter named itself Games in Utah. (1986) and Congressman George to participate in local community the “Queen City Chapter.” Its first Maria Panagiotou of Albany, Gekas of Pennsylvania (1988) to projects. Many achievements are a officers were installed in February (L-R) Lola Efthimiou, Pope Himerakis, Christina Kalesis, Vasiliki New York was elected grand presi- follow. matter of record and are recog- 1926. Within a year, the first na- StaThis and Angela Kavounas, all members of the Daughters of Pene- dent of the Maids of Athena. She Together, both youth organiza- nized nationwide. tional convention was held in Low- lope, during the AHEPA family’s 84th annual Supreme Convention in emphasized the spirit of unity tions have several thousand mem- The diversity and uniqueness of ell, , with 14 chap- Hollywood, Florida. among women in the Greek bers. THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 5, 2006 FEATURE 5 Nashville Mayor Purcell Reflects on Hellenism

By Theodore Kalmoukos the world. We are number-one in TNH: What do you hear from recognized there was something Special to The National Herald expansion and relocation of busi- your citizens here in Nashville? special about the Parthenon and ness; number-one this year as one What are they saying about the its symbolic meaning. There were Save BOSTON – The Mayor of of the most livable places, so for Greek Orthodox Clergy-Laity a number of other symbols and Nashville, Tennessee (known as me, it’s the perfect time for anyone Congress? buildings that were created at the the “Athens of the South”), the to come to Nashville. What made PURCELL: Initially, there was time of the centennial celebration, Honorable Bill Purcell, had only us more excited about the meeting some surprise, perhaps, that we and now the only one that has words of praise for Greece, the occurring here was the first visit of were chosen. We have, for a long been preserved from that time was Greek American community and His Eminence Archbishop time, rejoiced at being called “the this Parthenon. I don’t think that 10% Off Hellenism in general. Demetrios to Nashville, when we Athens of the South,” and that of they understood the power of that In an interview with the Nation- hosted the local Clergy-Laity As- course came from the presence of symbol, but over time, Nashville Subscription price al Herald, Mayor Purcell, a promi- sembly of the Detroit Metropolis the Parthenon replica here, as well came to be a place of learning; of nent and acknowledged Phil-Hel- almost two years ago. I was so as our interest in education. I classical interest; of connection to lene in the southern states, was deeply impressed by His Emi- think this year’s Clergy-Laity history and to the past, with appre- friendly, accessible and enthusias- nence; by his love for the Church; Congress has made our connec- ciation for historic architecture. I tic about Nashville. his love for everyone in the tion with Athens and Greece more think it reveals all of the word’s Mayor Purcell considered the cultures and the importance of it presence of representatives from all to us, and I hope, as others here parishes throughout the United believe, it can be used as a way for States during the biennial Clergy- us to better connect ourselves with Laity Congress in Nashville a cou- Athens and with the original ple of weeks ago an event of great Parthenon – with the history and significance for his city, and said the people of Greece. he was deeply impressed by Arch- TNH: Above and beyond eco- bishop Demetrios of America, nomical growth, what do you think adding that he holds the is the uniqueness of your city cul- Parthenon’s replica in Nashville, turally, intellectually and spiritual- which has become a symbol for all ly? people who love liberty, education PURCELL: That’s a very good and spirituality. The text of the in- and deep question. As a city, we terview follows: are distinguished by the fact that TNH: How do you feel about we are delivering those things that the fact that the Greek Orthodox people need from a city – in a Church of America is having its bi- place that people want to be, but Subscribe ennial Clergy-Laity Congress in your question assumes more than your city? that. Nashville has been, from an PURCELL: I am genuinely ex- early stage, a place that is incredi- cited for this Congress to be here. I bly welcoming and uniquely inclu- think it’s a great honor for us; in sive, and this has been especially fact, as it was explained to me, this true in matters of faith. In matters is the smallest city in terms of pop- of religion, there is no city than I NOW! ulation that was ever chosen to TNH STAFF know in America that has attract- host a Clergy-Laity meeting. I also Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell, who is originally from Philadelphia, ex- ed more headquarters of religious believe that our Greek Orthodox pressed reverence for Hellenism and said he was very happy the recent groups and religious organiza- community here is actually the Clergy-Laity Congress was held in Nashville this year. tions. Many of them are Protes- smallest community of any of the tant, but it has always been a place cities where the Clergy-Laity has Church; and frankly, his love for real than before. that has encouraged everyone who been held before. It was great hon- all people of God. And that feeling It has been a great way to high- wanted to be here. or and a vote of confidence for has stayed with me. light not simply the architectural TNH: What do you mean? both the community and Father TNH: You paid a visit to him in connections, but the human and PURCELL: This is an especial- Marc Arey, as well as for New York also. spiritual connections between this ly welcoming city. The last two Nashville. The organizers believed PURCELL: I did. In fact his country and Greece, and people years, we have been chosen the that we could do it, and they were visit here was so memorable to me, here and the Orthodox Church in friendliest city in America. I wasn’t right. that when we went to New York the world. born here. I was born in Philadel- TNH: Would you talk to us City for the annual country music TNH: What does the presence phia. I entered law school here. I about your fair city? awards show, there were only two of the Parthenon replica mean to was elected to the State Legisla- PURCELL: Nashville today is people that I visited there. One the city, and to you personally? ture. I was the Majority Leader in at its peak performance as a city. was Mayor Bloomberg and the PURCELL: We recognize that the Tennessee House of Repre- We’re at a moment in our history other was Archbishop Demetrios. we have something very special sentatives for six years, and then when we are doing more things They were actually on the top of there – the only full-size replica of three years later, I ran for mayor. right and receiving more national my list, and I felt good to have that the Parthenon in the world. We My predecessor (Phil Bredesen) attention than ever before, and chance to visit both of them. I had knew, really from the start, at the was from upstate New York. He when the successes here are in- no idea that they were not only centennial 110 years ago, when we was mayor for eight years, and now creasingly visible literally around neighbors, but also friends. built that Parthenon, that the city he is governor of the state. ✓ Early Greek Dancers Cause a Stir in America YES,

Continued from page 1 so a dancer? Was she a promoter? (1882-1955). Adamic uses the Bulgarian term, I would like LITTLE EGYPT ALREADY ESTABLISHED “kyotchek” for belly dancing): while the right-end man went Ever since 1893, when George What few Greek Americans to- “In large cities like Chicago, to subscribe to through the most extravagant ca- Pangalos, the Greek businessman day realize is that there was al- Detroit and St. Louis, where there pers. During this dance, if it could from Constantinople, first intro- ready an established form of are large colonies of Balkan immi- The National Herald be called a dance, all sang in a very duced Balkan and Middle Eastern “Greek dance” when their ances- grants, there are coffeehouses for monotonous tone, repeating the dancers to North America via the tors arrived in North America. the different strata of immigrant same words over and over. The ag- World’s Fair Columbian Exposi- These Greek dances were most of- society-dingy places for the menial The Premier Weekly ile right-end man suited his actions tion in Chicago, this centuries-old ten performed by the young workers and luxuriously appointed to the words, evidently, and at the dance form has met both heartfelt daughters of America’s upper parlors that cater to the intelli- Greek American Newspaper proper periods leaped in the air, acceptance and open disdain. The classes, who would don gauzy gentsia and the business class. A threw his feet sideways and turned various dancers, even the media white costumes and perform coffeehouse is generally located in around, regaining his feet with a created figure of “Little Egypt,” “Greek Suites” of classical dances. a big hall, either on the first or sec- fling under the arm of his next were all the rage from May 1 to These dances were inspired by ond floor of a building. It is fur- 12 weeks for $17.96 comrade, to whom he was joined October 31, 1893 when the Chica- Isadora Duncan’s free interpreta- nished with marbled-topped tables by a handkerchief instead of clasp- go World’s Fair was host to 27 mil- tion of classical Greek dances, af- and chairs with wire-twisted legs… ing his hand. At intervals the end lion visitors – nearly one quarter of ter she studied dance figures on at the back of the hall, there is a man was relieved until all had the country’s population at the the classical vases at the British small kitchen where the proprietor been given a chance to caper. They time. Museum. These dances were very brews the coffee and the tea which 52 weeks for $53.87 kept up this demonstration for The overwhelming popularity popular among the upper classes he himself serves to his patrons. over two hours, while their com- of the Midway on which the vari- in the Roaring Twenties. Lokum, baklava and other Orien- panions gazed on in admiration, ous foreign theaters were found Not everyone cared for these tal delicacies are also served, in and the emigrants outside the en- had a huge influence on popular free interpretations of classical addition to bottled American soft I enclose a check/money order for $...... made payable to: closure jeered at them and mim- culture in the 20th Century. Not dance. Edna St. Vincent Millay drinks… The kyotchek troupe (i.e., icked their chant (New York only did the “… display of ‘native (1892-1950), the renowned Ameri- the belly dance ensemble appear- THE NATIONAL HERALD, Inc. Times, May 7, 1888).” villages’ on the Midway of Chica- can poet, once complained: “I am ing in these coffeehouses) consists 37-10 30th Street, The next account may be tied to go’s 1893 Columbian Exposition tired of the Greek dance. I am of two girls and three men, the lat- L.I.C., NY 11101 - 2614 the World’s Fair, which was just inspired circuses to enlarge their tired of a group of respectable ter making the orchestra of a vio- or charge my: then being mounted in Chicago. own displays of tribal people. young women garbed in pastel lin, a clarinet and a xylophone. The “dance der ventre” is what The Midway also stimulated shades of home-dyed cheesecloth, The girls, mostly American-born, _ American Express _ Master Card Western Europeans in the late the idea for a collective amuse- limping discreetly about, in reti- schooled by the managers to sing _ Visa _ Discover 1880’s and early 1900’s called all ment company… and the carnival, cent abandon, to the tune of some- obscene Turkish and Greek songs, forms of what is today known as as we know it, was born. Bringing thing or other in three-four time. I and to dance the sensuous ky- Account# ...... belly dancing. cakes, rides, food, music and the- am tired of the curved elbow, the otchek, are generally plump of Expiration Date...... “A party of five Egyptians and atrical entertainment into one dangling hand, the lifted knee, the body – a discernment on the part Signature ...... two Grecian dancers were among complex was an idea heartily ap- thrown-back head, the parted of the producers, they having tak- the passengers who were landed proved by the entertainers and mouth, the inarticulate bust re- en into consideration the tastes of on Ellis Island yesterday from the theater managers who peopled the strained by a bath-cord… the look the patrons… Name...... steerage of the steamship Obdam. Midway and the Wild West Show. that registers horror, the look that The troupes now form in Chica- Address...... They come to this country to intro- By the turn of the century, the first registers woe, the look that regis- go and first present themselves to City ...... duce a new dance – “der ventre,” permanent iteration of the con- ters that Spring is here… Why is it the critical eyes of the Chicago State...... they call it – the feature of which is cept of the Midway was estab- the girls of so many of our best Greeks. If the girls ‘can do their Zipcode...... a sensuous, swaying movement of lished at Coney Island, New York families, the hope of our land, as stuff’ and meet the approval of the Telephone ...... the body, which is said to have and has been followed by scores of you might say, insist upon getting blasé Chicago first-nighters, they Fax...... made quite a hit among the sensa- permanent amusement and theme all safety-pinned up into several are instantly booked for long peri- Cell ...... tion-loving Parisians. Four of the parks throughout the country – in- yards of mosquito-netting… (and ods… with contracts for extended E-mail ...... Eastern visitors are dusky-faced cluding Disneyland and Disney then are found) standing around and profitable visits to Detroit and young men. World (www.xroads.virginia.edu).” somebody’s golf links?” other Midwest cities.” One of the others is a hand- Little Egypt was the stage name This sort of dancing was far dif- As we can see, it is not so diffi- *The rate is valid for new subscribers some Greek girl. The other two for at least two popular exotic ferent from the Greek dancing one cult to locate eyewitness accounts and for limited time only via the post-office are daughters of the Nile. The par- dancers: Ashea Wabe, who danced could see during this same period of Greeks dancing from 1888 until ty is in charge of Stamadi Polenei, at the Seeley banquet in Chicago in any Greektown in the nation. the very early 1920’s. How much a young Grecian woman. She (causing a scandal at the time), Louis Adamic (1899-1951), the more Greek American history is CALL TOLL FREE came in the saloon of the Obdam. and Frieda Mahzar Spyropoulos Slovenian American who wrote just waiting to be rediscovered and She did not call at the island for (died, 1937), both appeared (as extensively on the 1880-1920 mas- brought to our collective atten- 1-888-KHRYKAS her charges yesterday, and they did other women dancers) in the sive wave of immigrants to the tion? were consequently detained (New Egyptian Theatre on the Fair’s United States, offered this de- (547-9527) ext. 110 York Times December 3, 1892).” Midway. Frieda Mahzar married a scription of the urban American Readers who wish to contact Tel.: (718) 784-5255 fax: (718) 472-0510 The real question here is who young Greek who was a vendor at “Greek dance” one could see by Mr. Frangos may e-mail him at [email protected] was Stamadi Polenei? Was she al- the Fair: Andrew Spyropoulos the late 1900’s (interestingly, [email protected]. 6 OBITUARIES/CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 5, 2006 Anastasios Tsantilas, Greek-Born Restaurateur, Dies of Leukemia at 72

By Kyung M. Song wiches, then popular mostly on the Born in Sparta 1934, Mr. Tsan- restaurant," said George Tsantilas, lenge of opening another restau- Pasta in Sedro-Woolley in Skagit Seattle Times East Coast. tilas immigrated to Montreal at 20 his youngest son. He said his fa- rant. County, Washington. Mr. Tsantilas' business savvy years of age, and worked as a jani- ther was driven less by a passion But in 1994, the new owners of In addition to his wife and three KIRKLAND, Wash. – Anasta- spawned two more family restau- tor, dishwasher, tailor and taxi for Greek food than by a desire to the Kirkland restaurant were children, Mr. Tsantilas is survived sios "Tasso" Tsantilas was a proud rants in Auburn, Washington and driver – often at the same time. He succeed in America. struggling, so they sold it back to by his daughter in-law, Eftychia Greek American. But pragmatism Des Moines, Iowa. But he held married a Greek woman, Voula Mr. Tsantilas moved the family the Tsantilas family. It was operat- "Happy" Tsantilas, ten grandchil- beat out patriotism when he firm to his roots as a poor immi- Manolakos, later that year. again in the late 1960's, this time ed by Janny Devekos and her hus- dren and a great grandson. His el- opened a restaurant in Kirkland in grant. Though he did well enough The family moved to Belling- to open a pizza place in Mount band, George, under the name dest son, Christos, died in 1980. 1973 and named it Athens Pizza & to retire at 45, he had few hobbies ham, Washington where Mr. Tsan- Vernon, Washington because his Acropolis Pizza & Pasta until Funeral services were held on Spaghetti House. and drove a sensible Nissan Sen- tilas found work in a tailor shop. wife had family in Washington 2004, when her younger brother, Tuesday, July 25. Memorial dona- The restaurant's fare was more tra. But he soon decided to move to state. In 1973, he opened Athens George Tsantilas, took over. tions may be made to Saint Italian than Greek, a concession to "His life revolved around family Massachusetts to join his younger Pizza on Central Way in down- George Tsantilas had operated Demetrios Greek Orthodox taste buds unaccustomed to Hel- and work," said Janny Devekos, his brother, who owned a pizza parlor. town Kirkland. Athens Pizza & Pasta in Des Church (2100 Boyer Avenue E., lenic cuisine. But Mr. Tsantilas oldest child. "That's all it was." Mr. Tsantilas then opened his own Mr. Tsantilas sold the Kirkland Moines from 2000 to 2004. Seattle, WA 98112). was among the first Northwest Mr. Tsantilas died on Friday, hole-in-the-wall pizza joint in restaurant in 1980 and opened an- Janny and George's sister, Eu- restaurateurs to serve grinders: July 21, after being diagnosed with Southbridge, Massachusetts. other Athens Pizza & Spaghetti genia, and her husband, Spiro The Seattle Times published foot-long hot submarine sand- leukemia in January. He was 72. "He always wanted to open a House in Auburn – for the chal- Alexopoulos, own Rhodes Pizza the above on July 27.

BAYETIS, NICK – The Record day afternoon, July 28, at the Deaths that George N. Psyllas, 52, passed non Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ Vierling officiating. Arrangements reported that Nick Bayetis, 81, of Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in away on July 27. He was the loving 09401, TEL: 609-348-3495). were by the Loflin Funeral Home Hackensack, New Jersey died Chicago. Funeral services were BAYETIS, NICK son of Nick and Stathoula Psyllas; in Liberty. Wednesday, July 26. Before retir- held on Saturday morning, July 29, DAVLOPOULOS, PETROS father to Nickolaos, John, Eliza- ZAHARIAS, EPAMINONDAS – ing, he was manager of dealer at Saint Demetrios Greek Ortho- KOTINAS, GEORGETTA beth, Christopher, Nicole and Ed- The Greensboro News & Record ZIMMAR, SOPHIA – The Chica- computer services for Ford Mo- dox Church in Chicago. Burial was MARIS, ELEFTHERIA ward; grandfather to Kaley; broth- reported that Epaminondas Za- go Tribune reported on July 2 that tors. He was a U.S. Navy veteran at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of er to Fotini (Andreas) Karpouzos, harias, 75, of Liberty, North Car- Sophia Zimmar (nee Kanellis), 91, of World War II and a member of flowers, donations to the Hellenic PAPPAS, RUTH C. Koula (Andreas) Papanastasiou, olina died at his home on Wednes- passed away. She was the beloved VFW Post 7408 in Maywood, New Foundation or Saint Demetrios PAPPAS, SAMUEL J. Bill Psyllas and John Psyllas. He is day, July 26. Burial was at the wife of the late Peter Zimmar; lov- Jersey. He was a member of Church would be appreciated. Ar- PETSOULIS, NAPOLEAN K. also survived by many cousins, Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian, ing mother of George (Doulie), AHEPA and Saint Athanasios rangements were by John G Adi- PSYLLAS, GEORGE N. nieces and nephews. A Trisagion North Carolina. Mr. Zaharias was Peggy (and the late David) Zim- Greek Orthodox Church in Para- namis (TEL: 773-736-3833). VROUSTOURIS, BEATRICE service was held on Sunday, July born on September 24, 1930 in mar; proud grandmother of Sofia mus, New Jersey. Arrangements 30, at the Assumption Greek Or- Greece to Christo and Venetia and Peter Zimmar; dear sister of were by the Vander Plaat Memori- MARIS, ELEFTHERIA – The XENOFANES, REV. thodox Cathedral in Denver, with Paras Zaharias. He was employed Angeliki (and the late Frank) al Home in Paramus. Tampa Tribune reported that Elef- GEORGE A. funeral services on Monday morn- as a chef in the restaurant industry. Nicholas, Matina (George) Isiari- teria Maris, 86, of New Port ZAHARIAS, EPAMINONDAS ing, July 31, at the Cathedral. He is survived by his wife Doris of otis and John (Annetta) Kanellis; DAVLOPOULOS, PETROS – Richey, Florida died on Wednes- ZIMMAR, SOPHIA Liberty; his daughters Lydia, and the fond aunt of many nieces The Chicago Tribune reported on day, July 26, at the Marliere Care VROUSTOURIS, BEATRICE – Venetia and Maria Zaharias; his and nephews both stateside and in July 28 that Petros Davlopoulos, Center in New Port Richey. She The Chicago Tribune reported on son Christo Zaharias of New Greece. She was a member of 32, devoted son of Dean and Anas- was born in Karpathos, Greece and morning, August 1, at Saint July 9 that Beatrice "Beka" Vrous- York; his brothers Peter Paras, Philoptochos. Funeral services tasia Davlopoulos (nee Ligdopou- moved to Tarpon Springs from Ja- Demetrios Greek Orthodox touris (nee Cromydas) passed John Zaharias; his sister Despina were held on Monday morning, los); dear brother of Demetrios, maica, New York in 1979, and then Church in Fort Lauderdale. Burial away. She was the cherished wife Zaharias of Greece; and his grand- July 3, at the Annunciation Greek George, Christos (Giannoula) and to New Port Richey this year. She was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gar- of the late George Vroustouris; children, Zoe Cheyenne Zaharias, Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago. Konstantinos Davlopoulos; and was a homemaker and a member of dens-North in Pompano Beach, devoted mother of Dr. Margot Michael Long and David Long. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery. fond uncle of Anastasia and Kata- Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Florida. (Dr. Nicholas Kordos) Touris, Funeral services were held on Sat- Kindly omit flowers. Memorials to rina passed away. Visitation was Cathedral in Tarpon Springs, and Dorothea Touris and Alexander urday morning, July 29, at the the Annunciation Cathedral ap- on Sunday afternoon, July 30, at also a member of the Karpathian PAPPAS, SAMUEL J. – The Bal- (Lori) Vroustouris; fond grand- Dormition of the Theotokos preciated (1017 N. LaSalle, Chica- the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Society and Society of SPOA in timore Sun reported that Samuel mother of Nicole Alexa, Peter, Greek Orthodox Church in go, IL 60610). Arrangements were Home in Chicago. Funeral ser- Karpathos. She is survived by her J. Pappas passed away on July 28. Alexandra and Gus; loving sister Greensboro, North Carolina with by John G. Adinamis (TEL: 773- vices were held on Monday morn- daughter, Sofia, of New Port He was the devoted father of of the late Demetri, the late the Rev. Dionysios Listermann- 736-3833). ing, July 31, at Saint Demetrios Richey; three granddaughters, James and John Pappas; beloved Sophia and the late Ifegenia; fond Greek Orthodox Church in Chica- Elefteria Hotalen, Anna M. Goff son of Harriet and the late James aunt of many nieces and nephews; go. Burial was at Elmwood Ceme- and Sophia M. Matsangos; a grand- Pappas; and the dear brother of and friend to many. Funeral ser- tery. In lieu of flowers, memorial son, Benny Karas; and eight great Leo J. Pappas. A Trisagion service vices were held at Saint Demetrios CLASSIFIEDS donations to his family would be grandchildren. Funeral services was held at the Leonard J. Ruck Greek Orthodox Church in Chica- appreciated. Arrangements were were held on Friday afternoon, July Funeral Home in Echodale, Mary- go on Monday morning, July 10. by John G. Adinamis (TEL: 773- 28, at the Cathedral. Burial was at land on Sunday evening, July 30. Burial was at Memorial Park LEGAL NOTICE (212) 942-4000 Notice of formation of Co-Counsel, LLC a 736-3833). the Cycadia Cemetery in Tarpon Mr. Pappas will lie in state at Saint Cemetery. At her request, kindly domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE Springs. Arrangements were by the Demetrios Greek Orthodox omit flowers. Donations to St. Articles of Organization filed with the Sec- retary of State on 6/21/2006. NY Office KOTINAS, GEORGETTA – The Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home Church In Baltimore on Monday Demetrios Greek Orthodox Location: Bronx County. Secretary of State CONSTANTINIDES Chicago Tribune reported on July in Tarpon Springs. morning, July 31. Burial was at the Church (TEL: 773-561-5992) or is designated as agent upon whom process FUNERAL PARLOR Co. against the LLC may be served. Secretary of 28 that Georgetta "Georgia" Koti- adjoining cemetery. the charity of one's choice would State shall mail a copy of any process 405 91st Street against the LLC served upon him/her to: nas (nee Filaretos) passed away. PAPPAS, RUTH C. – The South be appreciated. Funeral arrange- Co-Counsel LLC C/O David Colgan, 2550 Bay Ridge - , NY 11209 She was the loving mother of Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that PETSOULIS, NAPOLEAN K. – ments were under the direction of Independence Ave. #6L, Bronx, NY 10463. (718) 745-1010 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or ac- William (Jeanette) Kotinas of Ar- Ruth C. Pappas (nee Kanas), 98, The Duluth News-Tribune report- George W.M. Vergos (TEL: 847- tivity. Services in all localities - vada, Colorado and Demetre formerly of Pompano Beach, Flori- ed on July 29 that Napoleon K. Pet- 768-5800). 277757/15089 Low cost shipping to Greece "Jean" Kotinas of Phoenix, Ari- da passed away at her residence on soulis, 80, of Duluth, Minnesota zona; devoted daughter of the late Friday, July 28. She was the passed away. Funeral services were XENOFANES, REV. GEORGE A. FUNERAL HOMES ANTONOPOULOS Constantine and Stella Grumbos; beloved wife of the late Charles A. held on Saturday morning, July 29, – The Star Ledger reported that LITRAS FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL HOME, INC. proud grandmother of Michele Pappas, formerly of Staten Island. at the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Father George A. Xenofanes, 70, ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, Konstantinos Antonopoulos - Marie (Timothy) Harrelson; great She is survived by her loving son, Orthodox Church in Duluth, with of Galloway, New Jersey died at INC FUNERAL HOME Funeral Director grandmother of Mark Daniel and Demetrios (Jim) and wife Judie; Rev. Tim Sas officiating. Burial was his home on Sunday, July 30. Born 83-15 Parsons Blvd., 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., Rachel Marie Harrelson; dear sis- grandchildren Deanna and James; that afternoon at the Saint Mary's on October 26, 1935 in Newark, he Jamaica, NY 11432 Astoria, New York 11105 ter of Chris (Maria), Peter and the beloved family companion Greek Orthodox Church section at attended Farleigh Dickinson Uni- (718) 858-4434 ñ (800) 245-4872 (718) 728-8500 (Josephine) Grumbos, Georgia Jayne Gillespie and nieces and Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapo- versity, where he earned a bache- Not affiliated with any (the late Robert) Fabro and the nephews. Calling hours were held lis. 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By Maria Sanminiatelli ment officials in Washington did Hissy, who manages a chain of said. "It's so hard for me without Associated Press not immediately return a call seek- Arabic restaurants. He had not my husband, because the kids ing comment. been in Lebanon with his family. don't listen to me." NICOSIA (AP) – Hundreds of "I'm worried about me. I'm not "All I'm doing now is waiting," he Bazzi is Lebanese, but grew up people related to Americans who feeling good," Siba Bazzi said, sit- added. in Sierra Leone and then Congo. have fled Lebanon are stranded in ting at a table inside a restaurant Embassy officials are working She joined relatives in the United Cyprus, packed in a makeshift ac- at the evacuees' center at a fair- hard to make the evacuees com- States in 1998, where she married commodation center, ad unable to ground. fortable. The center, made up of her husband. The twins were born leave until their paperwork has Eight months pregnant, she is several pavilions, is air-condi- there. been processed. too tired to push away her 7-year- tioned and includes a restaurant She had arrived in Michigan on United States Embassy officials old twin boys, Ahmad and Khalil, where those who fled Lebanon can a tourist visa, and stayed illegally in Nicosia call them "the hard cas- a rambunctious pair who were dine for free. for years. es" – the ones who did not get on a pulling at her sleeves. Outside, children play soccer Her immigration lawyer told flight home within a day of arriving They are American – born in and mothers sit together, shielding her that it would be best for her to in Cyprus – and embassy officials the U.S.A. – but she is not, and be- their eyes from the sun and shar- leave the country while they tried say they hope to process them and cause of that, she has been waiting ing their stories. to get her a green card, and she get them out in a matter of days. for a visa, tired, miserable and But inside the pavilions, they moved to Lebanon in June. Some have been there as long worried. are in rooms packed with hun- Now, she is stuck. as eight days, families with small "If I can't be with my husband, dreds of camp beds, and many are So is Amira Yassine, 15, who children who sleep on camp beds with my family, how should I feel," forced to sleep in the hallways. has been at the center in Nicosia in large rooms, which they share she asked, smiling wanly. The buildings are filled with for five days with her two siblings with 250 or so other people. They About 5,800 miles away in sounds of screaming babies and and parents, hoping to join rela- have little privacy, and their pa- Michigan, her husband Tarek chattering women. Pillows and tives in Florida. The children are tience is wearing thin. Hissy, a Lebanese man with a sheets are piled up and strewn on American, but their mother is "Every day we go ask them, and British passport and a U.S. green the floor. Colombian, and their father is AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS they say 'in two days, in two days,' " card, waits impatiently to see his The men, for the most part, sit Lebanese. A U.S. Marine holds two children after their arrival aboard an Ameri- said Mirvat Zamnun, 18, who, with family. quietly. "They give us food. They give us can warship at the port of Limassol in Cyprus on July 22. The USS her mother and brother, is hoping I WANT MY FAMILY BACK Bazzi, 28, arrived from Beirut shelter. But the problem is, we Nashville arrived from Beirut, Lebanon with some 1150 evacuees on to return to Chicago, where they "I'm just frustrated. I want my on the USS Nashville. don't know how long we're going board, many of them Americans of Lebanese origin. The Cypriot for- once lived. wife back. I want my sons back, "If my husband were here, I to be here, and our family is really eign minister appealed for help in handling the tens of thousands of United States State Depart- and I want my baby back," said could stay here one month," she worried for us," she said. people fleeing violence in Lebanon. Turkey’s Demons vs. Freedom of Expression

CONSTANTINOPLE (AP) – string of Turkish writers and jour- against the author. Shafak had ar- Turkish journalist Hrant Dink for A Turkish court dropped a lawsuit nalists on trial for expressing opin- gued that comments made by fic- attempting to influence the judi- against novelist Orhan Pamuk last ions, despite pressure from the tional characters could not be used ciary after his newspaper ran arti- Friday, July 28, rejecting a com- European Union – which Turkey to press charges, and the case was cles criticizing the law that makes pensation demand by nationalists officially aspires to join – to scrap thrown out, but an appeals court it a crime to insult Turkishness. from the author for claiming that repressive laws. overruled that decision. Dink, an ethnic Armenian jour- Turkey had killed more than 1 mil- The prosecutor's office formal- Armenians steadfastly maintain nalist, was given a six-month jail lion Armenians and more than ly opened a lawsuit last Friday, Ju- that as many as 1.5 million of their sentence for writing an article, in 30,000 Kurds. ly 28, against a University of Ari- ancestors were killed in an orga- which he exhorted Armenians to Nationalist attorney Kemal zona assistant professor on nized genocidal campaign by overcome their hatred of Turks. Kerincsiz and five other national- charges of "insulting Turkishness." Turkish authorities, and have The article was construed as an in- ists, all members of an ultra- The case against Elif Shafak, a pushed for recognition of the sult to Turks. rightwing lawyers group known as Turkish citizen, was opened after a killings as genocide around the The court postponed Dink's the Turkish Jurists' Union, were court approved the indictment. world. sentence and asked a local court to seeking 6,000 Turkish Lira That case was also initiated by Turkey vehemently denies that review the case. Rehn said the rul- ($4,500) each from Pamuk accus- Kerincsiz. the killing of Armenians around ing could serve as an example and ing him of "insulting, humiliating Shafak will stand trial (though the time of World War I was geno- set a precedent for similar cases in and making false accusations." no trial date was set) because of cide. the future. Pamuk was quoted as telling a the words uttered by fictional Ar- Turkey acknowledges that large According to the Turkish Pub- Swiss newspaper that: "Thirty menian characters in her novel, numbers of Armenians died, but lishers' Association, 47 writers are thousand Kurds and 1 million Ar- "The Bastard of Istanbul," a book says the overall figure is inflated, being prosecuted on charges that menians were killed in these lands, she wrote while she was living in and that the deaths occurred due include insulting Kemal Ataturk, and nobody but me dares to talk Tucson, Arizona. to civil unrest during the collapse the founder of the modern Turk- about it." The book is a story about an of the Ottoman Empire. ish state, and "inciting racial ha- Kemal Kerincsiz had instigated Armenian family in San Francisco By Shafer’s own admission, ref- tred." an earlier high-profile court case and a Turkish family in Con- erences to the slaughter of some The cases fly in the face of against Pamuk for the same com- stantinople (present-day Istanbul) 1.5 million Armenians by Turkish broad reforms introduced in 2002 ments, but those charges were whose lives intersect over nine authorities during and after World which helped persuade the Euro- dropped earlier this year, under decades. War I are, "difficult to digest" be- pean Union to open long-delayed AP/MURAD SEZER harsh criticism from the European In the book, an Armenian char- cause the overwhelming majority membership talks with Turkey. Taking some time to visit the Patriarch Union, which Turkey hopes to acter says, "I am the grandchild of of Turks deny that the genocide The EU repeatedly has warned join. genocide survivors who lost all took place. that it could suspend the talks if Vice Admiral Panagiotis Chinofotes, head of the Hellenic Joint Chiefs of Turkey is still trying dozens of their relatives in the hands of The book has nonetheless Turkey continues to breach acces- Staff (left), meets with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch journalists or authors for their Turkish butchers in 1915." topped best-seller lists, selling sion requirements. Bartholomew at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople last Fri- writings or speeches, however. Kerincsiz presented the above- more than 50,000 copies since its Ragip Zarakolu, president of day, July 28. The top Greek commander was in Turkey for a three-day visit. Turkish authorities have put a cited passage cited as evidence publication in March. the Publishers' Association, said On July 27, meanwhile, another such works are gaining a wider au- Turkish writer was acquitted in dience because more Turks are Ankara of turning people against seeking to explore their country's military service by defending a past. conscientious objector in her But the books continue to face Greece Ups the Ante for its Lost Treasures weekly magazine column. Human a nationalist backlash. rights groups hailed the decision Zarakolu is facing three court By Rosie Goldsmith sites, and about 20,000 shipwrecks. "Thousands of trucks leave job. I have to know the prices on as a victory for freedom of expres- cases over books he has published. BBC News Online Protecting the antiquities and Greece every day, and the objects the market. I have to be a good ac- sion in Turkey. Two of them deal with the Arme- stopping the looters has always are hidden in boxes and food, like tor, too. I have to know how the A court in Constantinople nian Genocide. Greece is littered with antiqui- been difficult. watermelons. Some objects, such looters think and act. They must ruled that Perihan Magden's arti- Turkish Prime Minister Recep ties and archaeological sites. Pro- Greek laws governing the own- as Cycladic figurines, can fetch believe in me. It's the way you cle amounted to "heavy criticism Tayyip Erdogan's government has tecting the huge number of sites ership of antiquities are, in fact, millions. They are among the most dress, the car you drive, and the conveyed within the scope of free- said it has no plans to change laws and antiquities is difficult. very strict: Everything you find on valuable antiquities in Greece to- places you go. You can't pretend dom of expression," and did not governing expression, arguing that An untold amount of Greek Greek soil belongs to the state, day," he added. to be a millionaire and take them constitute a crime. inappropriate charges are eventu- heritage has been lost to interna- and must be registered. When asked whether he accept- to a small café for lunch. You have Magden faced up to three years ally dropped and defendants are tional smugglers, but now Greece There is also the 1970 UN- ed responsibility for his crimes, to take them somewhere posh," he in prison if she was convicted. acquitted. is fighting back, determined to ESCO Convention on Cultural Yannis replied, "First of all, I am added. Rights groups praised the verdict. EU officials argue that, even if bring its treasures home. Property, which supports interna- not a looter. I was a middleman. But when he was asked whether The lack of "press freedoms the charges are dropped, the "Smuggling is a very big prob- tional cooperation on ownership. It's the state I blame, and the many he had the resources and staff to had become unbearable in recent threat of prosecution remains a lem, and it is becoming bigger by But in both cases, the problem has gray areas in the law. Even if an support his campaign, the ebul- months and put Turkey in a humil- deterrent to people freely express- the day. Everybody in Greece is been enforcement. object is ultimately declared 'le- lient Gligores was subdued. iating position," said Ahmet ing their opinions. doing some kind of digging or Two recent scandals have fo- gal,' and has been bought via a big "We have a total of 27 police of- Abakay, head of the Contempo- Olli Rehn, the European offi- looting somewhere," according to cused Greek minds on protecting auction house or dealer, it has of- ficers in the Art Crime Squad. It is rary Journalists' Association. "I cial supervising membership talks, Yannis – the name he gives him- their property and on pursuing the ten arrived there via illegal digs not enough, and there should be want to congratulate the judge said Turkish courts were failing to self – a key figure in the interna- looters. and dealing. more. who made this decision. It should comply with European Union tional smuggling network. In the Spring, Gligores and his Governments and museums all I'd like more police, obviously, be an example to other judges and standards. In an exclusive interview for team raided the Cycladic island over the world are aware of this, and more cars, a helicopter per- prosecutors." Rehn's statement came after a BBC Radio 4's Crossing Conti- homes of the American Marion and often turn a blind eye. I can't haps, and everything that modern Magden is the second defen- court confirmed the Dink convic- nents, conducted at a secret loca- True, a former antiquities curator name names, but I know politi- technology provides. They have all dant to be acquitted in recent tion. tion, he revealed his insights. at the J. Paul Getty Museum in cians who are involved, either di- that in Italy and it shows in their months. Shafak says she believes the "It starts at the top, from politi- Los Angeles, and the home of the rectly or indirectly, in this trade. success. In November, a court acquitted wave of prosecutions is part of a cians down to ordinary people, late shipping magnate Christos Some of the world's biggest muse- But combating this crime can't Internet journalist Rahmi broader campaign by those who and the motivation is always mon- Michaelides. ums have not explained how they just be left up to the Greeks. No Yildirim of charges of insulting the oppose EU membership. ey. Everyone knows it's illegal. More than 300 objects, alleged- got their acquisitions, so we have matter what measures one country military. In her column, published "In my country, there is a clash There's dirt on all layers of Greek ly unregistered, were seized and to assume that these objects have takes, this is an international in the weekly Yeni Aktuel maga- of opinions between those who society – a lot of dirt," he said. are currently being investigated. been smuggled." crime," he said. zine in December, Magden de- want Turkey to join the European The program met up with an- Mrs. True is currently on trial Greece is now putting pressure Yannis agrees with Gligores on fended conscientious objector Union and become a more open other man who operates incognito, in Rome for allegedly conspiring on museums and collectors to re- several points: They both love Mehmet Tarhan, who was sen- society, and those who want to but for the opposite reason – to to receive stolen antiquities for the turn disputed artifacts. The inter- Greek antiquities and think they tenced to a record four-year term keep Turkey as an insular, xeno- catch the thieves. Getty Museum. She denies all national consequences of Greece's should be returned to Greece. in a military prison for disobedi- phobic, nationalist and closed so- He is Major Yiorgos Gligores, wrongdoing. crackdown are huge. "I regret what I did. During my ence after refusing to wear his mil- ciety," she said. head of the Art Crime Squad of Whatever the verdict, this is the In July, the Getty Museum work, I fell in love with the antiqui- itary uniform. Support for EU membership the Greek police, and he is leading first international trial of its kind promised to return two statues. It ties, and that's why I stopped. Magden argued that Turkey among Turks plunged over the last the current crackdown. in the trafficking of illegal antiqui- is expected that more museums They must not leave this country. needed to establish a civilian ser- year to 43 percent from 74 per- "People are not well-off today," ties. will follow suit. The trade is really dangerous to- vice as an alternative to compulso- cent, according to one survey. And he said. "This is an alternative way THE MIDDLEMAN Success depends to a large ex- day, and there are fewer dealers. ry military conscription (conscrip- a 13-nation Pew Global Attitudes of making money. It's the same in Yannis, the middleman turned tent on Gligores, a man with a mis- The police are on their trail. But tion in Turkey is obligatory for report released in June said only Turkey, South America, Egypt and police informer, told the program sion. How does he operate? people are still digging," he said. men over 20, and the country does 16 percent of Turks surveyed had a Italy, countries where there are how the network operates. "As with police all over the not recognize the right to consci- favorable opinion of Christians, lots of antiquities and lots of rural "The looter often knows the world, we work with our sources. EDITOR’s NOTE: BBC News entious objection. Objectors also while 15 percent had a favorable poverty. We are the 'source coun- middleman, so he may smuggle to We get tip-offs. Most of the time, I Online posted the above on Au- have been prosecuted on charges opinion of Jews. tries' supplying to the 'consumer order. The antiquities, and then go pose as a buyer or dealer – which is gust 2. The Boston Globe report- of turning people against the mili- countries' like the U.S. and the abroad – usually first to dealers in why I work undercover and don't ed on July 28 that the Boston Mu- tary). The above incorporates infor- U.K.," he said. Switzerland and Germany. This appear in public," he said. seum of Fine Arts has agreed to On July 25, a high court con- mation from a report by Amberin Greece has at least 3,000 muse- happens by lorry and by boat," he "I spent a long time studying return an unspecified number of firmed a six-month prison sen- Zaman, published by the Los An- ums and open-air archaeological said. Greek antiquities when I got this works to the Italian Government. tence imposed on Armenian- geles Times on July 14. 8 EDITORIALS/LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 5, 2006

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PRESS CLIPPINGS Postmaster send change of address to: THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 Mosque in Athens: An Answer for Muslim Prayers The Muslim population of Muslim population in Athens by far cree and under pressure from Arab mosque be constructed near Saving face Athens is finally going to get a place exceeds that of Sikhs and Hindus states, the authorities approved the Athens international airport – in of worship. and the tiny Catholic, Jewish and construction of a Muslim place of time for the Olympics – met with When anti-war demonstrators toppled the statue of Harry S. Truman It has taken more than 70 years, Protestant minorities in the ancient worship. But after igniting the similar outrage. The Church said on July 25, it sent shockwaves rippling through the heart of the Greek fierce debate, protests and pleas, capital. wrath of Greece's influential Or- the sight of a minaret and dome American community. Senior officials in Washington, no doubt, took no- but finally, Athens, the only Euro- "We have asked for a tzami for thodox church, which protested would make most visitors wonder tice. pean Union capital to lack a Mus- many years, and now, with this de- that it was never consulted, the whether they had landed in an Is- Immature stunts like these are always a setback in bilateral relations lim place of worship, is poised to cision, we have hope," said Mazen plans foundered on where to place lamic state. During the event, Mus- between the United States and Greece. But they also can present an op- get a mosque. Rassas, a Palestinian who led the the mosque. lim athletes and their trainers were portunity to re-examine that relationship – on both sides of the Atlantic. Greece's conservative govern- campaign for the mosque's con- Anti-Muslim sentiment in a na- forced to worship in another President Truman was a friend to Greece. The Truman Doctrine was ment has ended the long-standing struction. "It is not out in the sticks, tion where an overwhelming 96% makeshift mosque at the Olympic a policy which declared that the U.S. Government would support Greece row by naming a location for a "tza- which had been our main con- of its 11 million population are bap- village. and Turkey with military and economic aid to prevent them from falling mi" near the city center and pledg- tention before. It is easy to get to." tized Orthodox Christians, has also With Greece's spiritual leader, into the Soviet orbit. Truman insisted that, if Greece and Turkey did not ing to construct it with state funds. For the past 20 years, every Fri- been a major obstacle. Archbishop Christodoulos, giving receive the aid they needed, they would inevitably fall to communism, "Our aim is to close this issue," day, Mr. Rassas, like thousands of Old hatreds were recently ignit- his blessing to the latest plans, offi- with adverse consequences for the region. Public Works & Environment Min- other faithful Muslims, has been ed when Dora Bakoyanni, Greece's cials say they hope the mosque will The Truman Doctrine shifted American foreign policy towards the ister George Souflias told a cabinet forced to visit a fetid basement first female foreign minister, pro- be built "within the next one or two Soviet Union from détente to a policy of containment, and marked the meeting before it approved the garage in a far-flung Athens suburb posed that an 18th Century mosque years." U.S.’s official acknowledgement of the Cold War. plan. "And, so we have chosen to to worship. at the foot of the Acropolis be re- But Muslim disgruntlement is Taking down President Truman’s statue, a gift of the Greek Ameri- pay for the mosque and build it in Dozens of such makeshift opened for Friday prayers. A pro- not totally assuaged. There is still can community, was an affront. the Botanikos area, on a site used mosques operate in the backstreets gressive, Mrs. Bakoyanni hoped the the little matter of whether a Sunni With anti-war sentiments raging throughout Europe, and finding pas- by the Hellenic Navy, near a metro of the capital, human rights groups gesture would quell the disapproval or Shia imam should be in charge sionate expression in Greece, it is clear that people are frustrated with station currently under construc- say. That Muslims still had to "meet that Turkey's leader, Recep Tayyip of the mosque, and the ongoing is- the horrible situation in Lebanon, and with American foreign policy to- tion." in secret, in locations unsuited to Erdogan, and other members of sue of where to bury dead Muslims. ward the Middle East, in general. The move settles a dispute prayer," was a violation of their ba- the Islamist government in Ankara "Our next move is to have our But to take it out on a monument honoring a man who was a true which not only strained Greece's sic human rights, the council of Eu- were voicing over the issue. own cemetery," Mr. Rassas said. "A friend? How does that help? traditionally tense ties with neigh- rope said in a report criticizing Instead, it unleashed a furor Muslim can stop and pray in the One way to explain it is to point out that American foreign policy has boring Turkey – and also its other- Greece for its lack of religious tol- within Greece, with clerics arguing streets, if he needs to, but he can't changed since Truman’s era, and that certain aspects of U.S. policy have wise excellent relations with the erance earlier this year. that sanctioning a mosque so near bury his dead just anywhere. For not exactly been favorable to Hellenic interests. So the symbol of Tru- Arab world – but infuriated the Not since the Ottomans evacu- to the country's cathedral – let those of us who live in Greece, that man flies in the face of policies which are not consistent with his. country's growing community of ated Athens in 1821, bringing a alone within sight of Pericles' iconic is also a very big problem." Is that what the vandals were thinking when they took down the stat- Muslim immigrants. 500-year rule to an end, has an offi- masterpiece – would be both offen- ue? Who knows? Perhaps some of them were thinking in those terms. At over 200,000 strong (accord- cial mosque operated within the sive and "confusing" for tourists. The Guardian Unlimited pub- That does not excuse the hooliganism, however. Though they contin- ing to conservative estimates), the city's confines. In 1939, by royal de- In 2004, the suggestion that a lished the above on July 28. ue to be practiced in the 21st Century, vandalism and violent demonstra- tions are a throwback to irresponsible mentalities of 30-40 years ago. Hopefully, the U.S. Government understands this incident does not represent the attitude of either the current Greek Government or the Greek people as a whole. Honor Suicide: Avoiding “Honor Killing” in Turkey Greece is a philanthropic country. Six Greek C-130 military transport planes have carried humanitarian aid for Lebanon, so far, loaded with tons of medical supplies, food and water sent by the Greek Foreign Ministry's By Dan Bilefsky movies, being raped by a stranger Mehtap Ceylan, a member of Bat- cause of his youth. Sentences were Hellenic Aid service. That alone speaks volumes about the Greek nation. The New York Times or relative, or having consensual man’s suicide prevention squad. also reduced under the defense As for the Greek Government, it would do well to save face by restor- sex. She said she had very recently re- that a relative had been provoked ing the Truman Statue immediately, and to make sure it remains well BATMAN, Turkey – For Derya, Hoping to join the European ceived a call about a 16-year-old to commit murder. But in the past protected. A senior-level official of the Karamanlis cabinet assured this a waiflike girl of 17, the order to kill Union, Turkey has tightened the girl who had committed suicide be- two years, Turkey has revamped its newspaper that steps are being taken in this direction. herself came from an uncle and was punishment for attacks on women cause, the girl’s family said, they penal code and imposed life sen- delivered in a text message to her and girls who have had such experi- would not let her wear jeans. But tences for such killings, known as cell phone. “You have blackened ences. But the violence has contin- when Ms. Ceylan visited the house, honor killings, regardless of the www.angelides.com our name,” it read. “Kill yourself ued, if by different means: Parents neighbors told her the girl had been killer’s age. This has prompted and clean our shame, or we will kill are trying to spare their sons from a happy person, and had been some families to take other steps, When California State Treasurer Phil Angelides, the Democratic gu- you first.” the harsh punishments associated wearing jeans for years. “The story such as forcing their daughters to bernatorial nominee for his state, met with British Prime Minister Tony Derya said her crime was to fall with killing their sisters by pressing just doesn’t add up,” Ms. Ceylan commit suicide or killing them and Blair last weekend, he wasted no time in using the opportunity to express for a boy she had met at school last the daughters to take their own said. “The girl’s family says their disguising the deaths as suicides. Hellenic concerns, urging the British leader to help facilitate resolution spring. She knew the risks: Her lives instead. daughter was eating breakfast, In an effort to bring honor to the longstanding Cyprus dispute. aunt had been killed by her grand- “Families of disgraced girls are walked into the next room and put killings out from underground, Ka- Not that we expect Mr. Blair to really do anything about it – British in- father for seeing a boy. But after choosing between sacrificing a son a gun to her head. They were acting Mer, a local women’s group, has terests in Cyprus, not to mention the British Government’s duplicity being cloistered and veiled for most to a life in prison by designating as if nothing had happened.” created a hotline for women who over the years, dictate otherwise – but the point is, Mr. Angelides of her life, she said, she felt free for him to kill his sister, or forcing their Psychologists here say social up- fear their lives are at risk. Ka-Mer demonstrated his mettle as a political leader, not only as a person of the first time and wanted to express daughters to kill themselves,” said heavals in a region rocked by ter- finds shelter for the women and Greek heritage, but as an American. her independence. Yilmaz Akinci, who works for a ru- rorism have played a role in the sui- helps them to apply to the courts Again, it can not be stressed often enough how important this race is. When news of the love affair ral development group. “Rather cides. Many of the victims come for restraining orders against rela- The governor of California, assuming he is an American-born citizen, is spread to her family, she said, her than losing two children, most opt from families in rural villages who tives who have threatened them. automatically considered Presidential timber. mother warned her that her father for the latter option.” have been displaced from the Ayten Tekay, a caseworker for Any Presidential objectives on Mr. Angelides’ part are still a ways off, would kill her. But she refused to Women’s groups here say the mountains to the cities because of Ka-Mer in Diyarbakir, the regional of course (he needs to focus on winning the governorship, so that he can listen. Then came the threatening evidence suggests that a growing warfare between Turkey and a Kur- center, said that of the 104 women continue ably serving his state), but the possibility should not be lost on text messages, sent by her brothers number of girls considered to be dish guerrilla group which wants to who had called the group this year, the Greek American community. and uncles, sometimes 15 a day. dishonored are being locked in a create an independent state for more than half had been uneducat- It is very important for us to help Mr. Angelides defeat Arnold Derya said they were the equivalent room for days with rat poison, a pis- Kurds in southeastern Turkey. ed and illiterate. She said that, in Schwarzenegger this fall, not only because Mr. Angelides is a Greek of a death sentence. tol or a rope, and told by their fami- Young women like Derya, who some cases, the families had not American, but also because the incumbent has not performed well for Consumed by shame and fearing lies that the only thing resting be- have previously led protected lives wanted to kill their relatives, but our country’s most populous state. for her life, she said, she decided to tween their disgrace and redemp- under the rigid moral strictures of that social pressure and incessant In this week’s lead story, Mr. Angelides is telling us he needs the com- carry out her family’s wishes. First, tion is death. Batman is a grim and their families and Islam, are sud- gossip had driven them to it. “We munity’s help to win. We should oblige him and contribute to his cam- she said, she jumped into the Tigris dusty city of 250,000 people where denly finding themselves in the have to bring these killings out paign. It’s easy. Just visit the web at www.angelides.com. River, but she survived. Next, she religion is clashing with Turkey’s modern Turkey of Internet dating from the shadows and teach wom- tried hanging herself, but an uncle official secularism. The city was and MTV. The shift can create en about their rights,” she said. cut her down. Then she slashed her featured in the latest novel by the dangerous tensions, sometimes “The laws have been changed, but Finally getting it right wrists with a kitchen knife. Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk, lethal ones, between their families the culture here will not change “My family attacked my person- “Snow,” which chronicled a jour- and the secular values of the repub- overnight.” With the re-election of Gus James as president of the largest Greek ality, and I felt I had committed the nalist’s investigation of a suicide lic which those young women seek Derya, fiercely articulate and American organization, AHEPA is finally getting it right. biggest sin in the world,” she said epidemic among teenage girls. to embrace. newly invigorated after counseling, We have been arguing for a long time that, in order for AHEPA to recently from a women’s shelter, In the past six years, there have FAMILY COUNCIL said she was determined to get on advance its mission effectively and successfully, one-year presidencies where she had traded in her veil for been 165 suicides or suicide at- The price can be heavy. When a with her life. “This region is reli- are not sufficient. a T-shirt and jeans. She declined to tempts in Batman, 102 of them by woman is suspected of engaging in gious, and it is impossible to be On a practical level, it only makes sense for a willing and able person give her last name for fear that her women. As many as 36 women have sexual relations out of wedlock, her yourself if you are a woman,” she like Mr. James to serve at least two years. family was still hunting her. “I felt I killed themselves since the start of male relatives convene a family said. “You can either escape by Elections are held at the annual Supreme Convention every July. By had no right to dishonor my family; this year, according to the United council to decide her sentence. leaving your family and moving to the time the new Supreme Lodge meets to commence with the upcoming that I have no right to be alive. So I Nations. The organization esti- Once news of the family’s shame another town, or you can kill your- year’s business, it’s usually September. By March or April, the organiza- decided to respect my family’s de- mates that 5,000 women are killed has spread to the community, the self.” Derya said the underlying tion’s leadership starts thinking about the next convention. In other sire and to die.” each year around the world by rela- family typically rules it is only problem was inequality between words, the new leadership doesn’t even really use an entire year to pro- EVERY FEW WEEKS tives who accuse them of bringing through death that its honor can be the sexes, even though the prophet mote its causes and agenda, but only eight months or so. Every few weeks in Batman dishonor on their families; the ma- restored. Muhammad argued in favor of em- Change is good, but not if it happens too often or too soon. (pronounced, bot-MON) and the jority of the killings are in the Mid- The E.U. has warned Turkey powering women. “In my village When a new president is elected each year, as has typically been the surrounding area in southeast Ana- dle East. that it is closely monitoring its and in my father’s tribe, boys are in case for the last 40-plus years, the ball is dropped, and another agenda is tolia, which is poor, rural and Last month, the UN dispatched progress on women’s rights and the sky, while girls are treated as if pursued because a new person is in charge. deeply influenced by conservative a special envoy to Turkey to investi- that failure to progress could im- they are under the earth,” she said. Through his vigor and actions, Mr. James has demonstrated genuine Islam, a young woman tries to take gate. The envoy, Yakin Erturk, pede its drive to enter the union. “As long as families do not trust interest in re-energizing AHEPA, and largely because of him, the ball is her life. Others have been stoned to concluded that, while some suicides Until recently, a family member their daughters, bad things will con- rolling again. He deserved to be re-elected, and AHEPA needs him. death, strangled, shot or buried were authentic, others appeared to of a dishonored girl, usually a tinue to happen.” That is not to say AHEPA is a one-man show – only that any organi- alive. Their offenses ranged from be “honor killings disguised as a brother younger than 18, would zation requires consistent and stable leadership. And consistency and stealing a glance at a boy to wearing suicide or an accident.” carry out the death sentence and The New York Times published stability require more time than the typical one-year term. a short skirt, wanting to go to the “The calls keep coming,” said receive a short prison sentence be- the above on July 16. THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 5, 2006 VIEWPOINTS 9 Turkey Must Exercise Reason and Act Responsibly

There are many signs on the threaten other members of the is doing exactly that. Greece and the Balkans stand Turkish tactics? While ic level, then there are several pos- horizon indicating that Turkey is E.U. with war, or violate their For example, respect under the Ottoman yoke Turkey seems eager to join the sible consequences. facing another serious crisis these airspace or territorial waters, caus- for the rights of religious for half a millennium E.U., why does it not allow its At the end of a long struggle, days. The new crisis is surprising, in ing constant tension and tragic acci- minorities is a funda- was due less to its mili- Christian communities, especially Turkey may succeed in establishing that it comes less than a year after dents. mental, and sane, E.U. tary prowess, and more the Orthodox and the Ecumenical its hegemonic rule over other the promising date of October 3, The Turks should learn the les- principle. All E.U. to support, which Patriarchate, to which Turkey owes Moslems in the greater Middle 2005 when the European Union son (and the sooner they do so, the members or potential Turkey received from so much, to play their respective East and Central Asia. But this out- generously decided to open official better for them) that, as potential members must follow the Greek Orthodox and important roles in facilitating come is highly unlikely, given the negotiations with Turkey for the ul- members of the European Union, this principle. Each Church and its leaders. and shortening Turkey’s long and present configuration of power in timate acceptance of this poor, they are expected to act rationally should try to accommo- Following the calamity painful process towards E.U. acces- those areas and the internal dy- populous, mostly Asiatic and Is- and responsibly; otherwise, they date the needs of their of 1204, when Roman sion? namics of the fundamentalist Is- by DR. CHRISTOS C. lamic country into the prosperous may never become fully accepted respective minorities, or EVANGELIOU Catholic Crusaders That is a good question, and lamic movement. “Christian Club.” into the E.U., with all the painful at least avoid deliberate- sacked Greek Orthodox somebody in the Turkish Govern- It is more likely, however, that a It is doubtful that the upcoming implications such a negative out- ly placing obstacles to Special Constantinople, the Em- ment must provide a reasonable move away from Europe and its po- elections this Fall will resolve the come may have for their impover- the free exercise of their to The National peror “Equal to the answer at some point, before it is litical, economic and cultural bene- present crisis because it is not sim- ished country. religious freedom. In Herald Apostles” and the Hier- too late for Turkey and its Euro- fits would probably divide Turkey ply political or economic in nature. Acting rationally and responsi- Turkey’s case, this prin- archy of the Greek Or- pean dream. Otherwise, suspicion into two camps (leaving aside for Unlike many other crises which bly for Turkey, as for other Euro- ciple is not followed. The Turkish thodox Church in Constantinople will grow that perhaps Turkey does now the Kurds who, sooner or lat- Turkey has faced in the past – since pean countries, would mean, Government’s attitude toward and decided to welcome the Moslem not really want to become part of er, will also find their road to free- the passing of the revered Mustafa among other things, that if a coun- treatment of the Ecumenical Patri- Asiatic invaders, rather than the Europe. In that case, its flirtation dom). Turkey, then, would proba- Kemal Ataturk from the Turkish try has a legitimate claims or differ- archate of Constantinople clearly Western Christian Crusaders. That with the E.U. would seem to be just bly, and naturally, be divided into political scene almost 70 years ego ences with another country, then it demonstrates erratic and illogical decision had tragic consequences an expedient trick to give Islamic two parts, one smaller and the oth- – the present crisis seems consider- appeals to a court of law for peace- behavior. For although Turkey has for Christian Europe. forces in Turkey time to take com- er larger. ably more serious, for it is a pro- ful resolution of the problem. One repeatedly promised over the past In recognition of that great ser- plete control of the country and The smaller part would likely be found crisis of orientation – truly an should not take up arms, nor 30 years to the Halki theological vice, and with real political insight, make it potentially a member of the westward-looking and European- identity crisis. The Turks must face threaten to resort to use of force, in school to reopen, those promises, Mehmet the Conqueror followed militant Islamic movement. And leaning. It would consist of Jewish, the following dilemma: Will they resolving presumed differences under different pretexts, have not the prudent policy of granting cer- that, obviously, would be bad. Armenian, Greek and other Chris- choose to identify themselves with with other members of the E.U., in been kept. This tactic makes many tain privileges to the Patriarchate. But as history suggests, that is al- tian or ex-Christian peoples, and Europe and democracy, or with which one also desires membership people wonder about Turkish Thus, the Ottoman Empire, soon so unfortunately an option for perhaps some potential Christians Asia and autocracy? The choice is at the same time, inconsistently and diplomacy’s real goals, and its seri- after the fall of Constantinople in Turkey. That is the reason to em- or ex-secularists, who could ulti- theirs. irrationally. For the E.U. is based ousness in making their country a 1453, developed into a sort of “con- phatically state that the time has mately be incorporated in the E.U. If they exercise the European on certain legal and moral princi- trustworthy E.U. partner. dominium.” For as the Roman Em- come for Turks to finally make up and assimilate. option, the Turks should also start ples. All its members and potential If Turkey was really serious pire was ruled by Roman Emperors their minds and face the true dilem- The larger part would consist to behave accordingly; that is, like members must follow these princi- about its European orientation, it and Greek intellectuals for cen- ma. What do they really want? Do mainly of those who identify with European gentlemen, especially to- ples responsibly for the Union to would be reasonable to expect that turies, so too was the Ottoman Em- they want to be in the E.U. as the the Islam and its traditions. It will wards other European countries, continue to prosper. A potential Turkish diplomats would see the pire governed by Turkish Sultans newest member at its long tail, or be eastward-looking and Asiatic- which are already members of the member, who deliberately acts diplomatic value of the Ecumenical and Greek Orthodox prelates and do they prefer to be outside the Eu- leaning, ready to fight and die in E.U., and be nice to them. This against such principles, can not ex- Patriarchate in helping their coun- diplomats. For this reason, it was ropean community and inside the the name of Allah. In this way, would mean that they can not pect to be taken seriously, or be re- try fulfill its European goals. There stable and long-lasting. upcoming third wave of militant Is- Ataturk’s dream to move the whole warded with membership at the is no better strategy for Turkey, Given these historical facts, lam, potentially as its leader and set of Turkey into Europe would have end of the process. other than embracing the Patriar- therefore, one would expect that against Europe (“the infidel”)? come to an inglorious end. Like the For Turkey, as for other poten- chate, to convince the Europeans current Turkish diplomacy would The dilemma is crucial. But Turkey former Yugoslavia or Soviet GUEST EDITORIALS tial members of the EU, acting ra- of Turkey’s readiness to commit it- be eager to utilize them in Turkey’s must nonetheless decide. Union, Turkey will, at long last, dis- The National Herald welcomes tionally and responsibly should also self to behaving in accordance with bid for membership in the E.U. But If the Turks choose to take the solve into its natural components. manuscripts representing a vari- mean that one must honor signa- democratic European values. Why it does not appear to be doing so, path toward militant Islam, with For this reason, friends of ety of views for publication in its tures and keep promises officially, not, then, open the Patriarchal and this is puzzling to many ob- pretensions to its leadership for the Turkey would like the Turks to View Points page. They should in- freely and publicly made. One must Seminary on Halki to European servers, especially friendly Greeks re-establishment of the Caliphate, choose the first option. But unless clude the writer’s name, address, learn to play with the rules of the and American students, and Hagia in Greece and in the Diaspora, who they should know that this road they do so soon, and unambiguous- and telephone number and be game, in which one gets involved Sophia to ecumenical Christian pil- try to help Turkey reach its stated would not be as easy for them as it ly, using the help of some Christian addressed to the View Points Edi- voluntarily. You do not have to grimage? Just consider how many goal of becoming a full member of was in the 15th Century. For they and European friends, they will on- tor, The National Herald, 37-10 play in this or that ballgame, but if euros and dollars those openings the European Union. Such mem- will have to face not only Shiite ly have themselves and their blind 30th Street, Long Island City, NY you want to participate, and decide would bring to Turkey, and how bership, it is believed, stands to Iran, with its potential nuclear pow- leaders to blame when things start 11101. They can also be faxed to freely to play and win, then you much goodwill would be generated bring significant political, cultural er, but also fundamentalist Sunni falling apart in the near future. The (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e- must kick the ball according to the among the Europeans, who will pe- and economic benefits to the Turk- Arabs, with their great zeal for holy dilemma was there, the options mailed to english.edition@then- rules of the game. You certainly do riodically evaluate Turkey’s ish people. It would also promote jihad or self-immolation. Not many were clear and known to them, and ationalherald.com. Due to consid- not go about kicking players of oth- progress towards meeting their ex- the cause of lasting peace in the Turks, especially those who have ac- so their failure will have no excuse. erations of space we enforce a er teams, instead of the ball, with pectations by honoring its agree- turbulent region of Southeast Eu- quired a taste for European cultural strict 1,400-word upper limit. We the expectation that you would not ments. rope, especially in the Balkans. refinement, would be willing to Dr. Evangeliou is Professor of reserve the right to edit for repet- be punished for such reprehensible Turkey’s historical debt to Or- No one would expect the Turks move in this dreadful direction, un- Hellenic Philosophy at Towson itiveness, diction and syntax. We behavior. It would be completely il- thodox Christianity, to the Ecu- to abandon Islam over night and less they are caught up and moved University in Baltimore, Mary- regret that we are unable to ac- logical for anyone to expect to be menical Patriarchate especially, is convert to Christianity in order to by the rising tide of militant Islam. land and the author of several knowledge or return manuscripts, rewarded, rather than punished, great. The fact that it managed to become legitimate partners in the If Turkey ultimately decides to books, including “Hellenic Philos- published or unpublished. for such bad behavior. Yet lately, penetrate into Europe and keep Christian European Union. On the take this option, however, by play- ophy: Between Europe, Asia and Turkey gives the impression that it the Christian populations of other hand, how could one under- ing its Islamic card at the diplomat- Africa.” The Paradox of Cyprus: A Mixture of Charm and Conflict

By Roger Coombs you can have a nice cold drink, hot conversation. Will Cyprus ever re- Daily Telegraph drink, lunch, dinner in our restau- unify? Will Turkey be admitted as a rant on the nice terrace," states the member of the European Union? In the epicenter of world atten- sign standing outside. And what about Turkish Prime tion this week as a potential and ac- Talk about a soft sell. Who Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan? tual staging post for the stream of could possibly resist? And there's a Is he truly committed to the secu- evacuees pouring like blood from sense that being Australian is no larism which most Turks hold very bombed-out Beirut, the endlessly disadvantage in this place. En route dear? What about America? What disputed island of Cyprus seems to Cyprus, a taxi driver in Istanbul about Great Britain? What about never more than a moment re- explains that Turks and Australians the Middle East? moved from the headlines. were "blood brothers" because of Conflict has been the constant But this time, the fighting is else- Gallipoli – Cannakale, in Turkish on Cyprus since the time of the Ro- where, and Cyprus and Cypriots lore. "We know about killing and mans – through the crusades of are engaged, not in yet another war," he says. "There's been too Richard I, the Lusignan Kings, the race-based battle for dominion on much." Turkoman rulers of Egypt, the Ot- the small eastern Mediterranean Yet in the TRNC, there seems tomans and the British. Against territory, but in an international no lack of enthusiasm for military this background, the struggle for rescue effort to help stranded vic- fanfare. On Peace & Freedom Day, identity, for a place in the world, tims of the Israeli-Hezbollah con- there's an amazing parade of im- continues to be the predominant flict – which is fitting, at least in the maculately turned-out Turkish and social and cultural theme. enclave of the so-called Turkish Cypriot troops goose-stepping past That people should talk about it Republic of Northern Cyprus, AP/PHILIPPOS CHRISTOU in perfect precision. is hardly any surprise. And every- where exclusively Turkish residents Turkish soldiers participate in a parade at the Turkish-occupied area of Nicosia, Cyprus on July 20. The parade Then come the tanks followed where, the evidence of the ongoing were celebrating Peace & Freedom was part of the celebrations marking the 32nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of the island’s by armored personnel carriers, problems is apparent. Day last week. northern territory on July 20, 1974. In occupied Cyprus, the Turks refer to July 20 as “Peace & Freedom Day.” rocket launchers, heavy-caliber ma- Famagusta, on the east coast of Fitting… but not without some chine guns mounted on camou- the island, is a walled town. It is the irony. For Peace & Freedom Day, Mountains. given the fact there's only one way num. flaged vehicles, and field guns. setting of Othello, Shakespeare's July 20, marks the start of Turkey's Above the town, a giant silhou- in and we had arrived on foot. Yet for all that, the warmth of There's a rousing military band, pa- tragic tale of love and betrayal. military intervention on Cyprus in ette of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, He quotes a United Nations res- their welcome is unmistakable. triotic poetry recitations, Next to Famagusta is the new 1974, the so-called "Operation Atil- head characteristically bowed, pipe olution at us, and directs us to walk There is also an appealing casual- parachutists, a fly-by of fighters in town of Varosha; tall hotels fring- la," which the Turks say was under- in hand, watches over all. In mid- back again – which we do. But the ness about the Turkish approach to formation; the full-on military ex- ing long sandy beaches – except taken to protect Turkish Cypriots Summer, a heat haze thickens the border issue is no trifling matter. life in the TRNC. travaganza. that it's completely abandoned. in the aftermath of the Greek-led air and dulls the colors to umber At present, it means the TRNC We travel to a mountain-top But among it all, there's a troop It straddles the UN-patrolled coup on the island five days earlier. tones of saffron, orange, soft yellow can only be given a highly qualified monastery, Bellapais, the Peace of teenagers riding BMX bikes, buffer zone, and its residents fled For the past 32 years, Greek and and brown which play in the smoky recommendation as a tourist desti- Monastery, south-east of Girne. It's showing off their skills. There's a during the fighting in 1974. They Turkish Cypriots on the island have light. The war in Lebanon, barely nation. If you have your passport an ancient, moody place which, had crocodile of kids in national cos- say there is washing still hanging on maintained an uneasy standoff, 200 kilometers away, seems impos- stamped by TRNC customs offi- it been in London, Paris or Rome, tume. The local motorbike club some of the clotheslines, and im- with both sides claiming and sible to believe. Fighting on Cyprus cials, it's Greece's official policy would be securely roped off and in- rides by, leading a parade of young- maculate 1974-model cars remain counter-claiming instances of mur- seems out of the question. that you will not be admitted to accessible. But in this little village, sters driving go-carts. The only locked up in garages. der, torture, property confiscation In Nicosia (or Lefkosa, as it is southern Cyprus, nor to Greece it- visitors can roam at will. In a corner thing missing was the juggler and And on the way to Famagusta, and ethnic cleansing. called in the TRNC), we stood on self. So if you're planning the grand of the chapel, a lawnmower belong- the columbine. The combined ef- there's a required stopover at And it has to be said, at present, the so-called Green Line, where tour of Europe, a sojourn in the ing to the caretaker stands incon- fect is more carnival than carnage, "Musgrave." The guide says it's im- the ideal of the reunification of the north and south watch one another TRNC would need very careful gruous next to a row of ancient more fun than frightening. portant for us to see Musgrave. island under one government au- uneasily. In the center of the city, consideration. pews. We make shift to gain access Like Turkey, the TNRC is no- Quaint name, Musgrave. Some lit- thority does not seem a prospect. the checkpoint – boom gate, uni- Cypriot nationality is a major to a semi-circular gallery above the tionally Islamic, but strictly secular, tle village perhaps, with links to the But if the problems by which formed guards, national flags, just problem also for the 200,000-odd atrium by moving one of the pews, as guaranteed by the constitution. time of British (colonial) rule in Cyprus is divided north from south like a Cold War movie set – bids to ethnically Turkish population of and while we are up there, a stern And in northern Cyprus, the head- Cyprus? can ever be reconciled, the poten- be the friction point, the fault line the TRNC. Recognized only by voice calls from below. scarf is a rarity, the burqua never "Musgrave" turns out to be a tial for world tourism would be between two sides keeping an un- Turkey and by itself, the "Republic" "You should not go up there," he seen. mass grave in which the remains of enormous, for there is so much to steady balance. Yet we walk right can not issue passports, at least not tells us. "You should have seen the On the beach, young men and more than 60 Turkish villagers, like about the region. through. passports which would have any le- seat was there blocking the way." women recline in their swimsuits men women and children, had been Inside the TRNC (Turkish Re- No one asks for a passport. We gitimacy at international borders. "Sorry, we did not see," says Eser on cushions, and cocktails and uncovered after the worst of the public of Northern Cyprus, the walk about 100 meters until a Being unrecognized also impos- Turan, a Turkish American maga- beers can be had from the kiosk. fighting in 1974. breakaway state recognized only by Greek customs official puts his es huge disadvantages on the island zine publisher (check out Very civilized. Restaurants and A sobering, somber experience, Turkey) at Girne (or Kyrenia, as it hand up. in terms of trading opportunities, www.turkuaz.us), who acts as inter- cafes abound. There are yachts to and it made far-off Australia, for all is known by Greek Cypriots), the "Do you have cigarettes," he commerce, financial investment preter. be hired; guided tours to be taken; the seductive charms Cyprus had warm waters of the Mediterranean wants to know. "You are permitted and infrastructure development. So no harm done. No dramas, as and a rich variety of sights and ex- offered, seem the luckiest of lands. lap a narrow, north-facing coastal to bring in just 40 cigarettes." And it shows. Development has we would say. periences from which to select. plain which soars quickly into the He wants to know how we got been slow, and the average per cap- Opposite the monastery, there's Yet the underlying tension is un- The Daily Telegraph published steep granite of the Five Finger there, which seems an odd inquiry, ital income is barely $10,000 per an- an inviting restaurant. "If you like, mistakable. Politics is the staple of the above on July 29. 10 TRAVEL & TOURISM THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 5, 2006 Delving Deeply into Crete’s Civilized Past

Continued from page 1 however, stretching lush and ver- with a quick walk to the beach or a atre clearly demonstrate that Crete dant as far as the eye can see and feast of meze and braised lamb at has been a place of pleasure for ing been removed after their dis- guarded on all sides by forbidding the nearby hotel. centuries. covery. gray shoulders of hills. It's a world of poolside drinks Or there's the Minoan town of However, the skeletons that A loop of road encircles the and tennis lessons, scuba gear and Gournia, visible from the road to once lay here dated back to Ne- plain and takes in various crum- pedalos and, as such, the contrast the east of Istro, which dates to olithic times – the remains, per- bling villages, as well as slightly with the island's interior life is 1,500 BC. haps, of one of Crete's founding larger hubs of Tzermiado, Psychro breathtaking. Even more impressive is the ru- families. (for the Dikteon Cave) and Agios Yet even here, Crete can cata- ined Minoan palace which stands The island is alive with this sense Georgios, all of which bask in a pult you thousands of years back- just a few hundred meters from the of the rise and fall of civilizations; summer somnolence of ripening wards in the space of just a few kilo- town of Malia, one of Crete's most of how each new era built on the re- citrus fruit and braying donkeys. meters. popular package holiday destina- mains of the last. And as you Ancient, black-clad women tote The E75 highway drills deter- tions. A vast central square is shad- emerge blinking from this dank, vast piles of vines on their heads. minedly along the full length of the ed by huge amphoras standing like cramped hole in the mountainside, Oranges and bananas are for sale at north coast, but is regularly punc- sentinels. Traces of halls, corridors you're left with a somber sense of the side of the road. tured by brown signs diverting you and staircases demonstrate a hum- how transient our own "modern" It all seems centuries away from to sites of ancient archeological in- bling complexity of design. age might be. the bronzed outer layer of Crete's terest. The biggest draw, however, is ABOVE: View of Samaria Canyon (at 17 kilometers, the longest Cheer up, though, because the historical onion, which lies way Even in the northeast of the is- Knossos, a place steeped in legend canyon in Europe) in the White Mountains, the largest mountain view is spectacular. back on the northeastern coast. land, where we concentrated our until it was uncovered and partially range in Crete, consisting of dozens of peaks over 2000 meters in alti- The Lasithi Plateau is a vast Here, Crete very proudly cele- efforts, it would have been easy to restored at the beginning of the tude, and so named because they are covered in deep snow until late agricultural plain, green with crops brates the 21st Century. become blasé, were it not for the 20th Century. Spring. BELOW: View of the picturesque harbor town of Agios Niko- and spotted with old windmills, Our self-catering villa, set in a sheer mind-boggling antiquity of The palace lies in a peaceful, laos (Saint Nicholas Town) in Crete. which lies about 30 kilometers to secluded bay east of Agios Niko- the ruins themselves. pine-scented vale a few kilometers the east of the tourist hub of Agios laos, is a lesson in modernity, from Try Lato, for example, a Classi- to the south of the capital Herak- Nikolaos in eastern Crete. its array of technology (Internet ac- cal settlement with astonishing lion, and even early in the day is Getting there by car is tricky. cess, DVD player and the like), to views down to Agios Nikolaos busy with time travelers gaping at Beyond the town of Neapoli, the its private pool and elegantly tiled (once its harbor), which lies inland its five-storey stonework. It's an un- narrow road screams upwards into terrace. on a green knoll. mistakable monument to confi- the mountains, then wiggles along- Here, sophisticated desires for PLACE OF PLEASURE dence and grandeur, making it all side jagged peaks. indulgence and relaxation can rea- Here, among olive trees and the more astonishing that, until rel- The plateau itself is stunning, sonably assert themselves, perhaps grazing goats, the remains of a the- atively recently, it had been erased from the face of the Earth. For history on a gentler scale, we venture to Kritsa, a tiny village near Lato's ruins. A narrow road winds upwards through the white-stuccoed houses and it's the perfect place to shop for tourist trinkets or just relax over a salad in its solitary square. Despite the quiet, there's a sense that things will get busier here soon. A van loaded with chairs It began as a Venetian military sa (a sort of cheese pie) in Herak- and tables passes through, its klax- outpost in the 16th Century; was lion's busy but beautiful Platia on alerting local café owners to an occupied by Turkey in the 19th; and Venizelou, or buy lunch at one of imminent sale of vital plastic furni- eventually became, of all things, the restaurants beside Agios Niko- ture. Europe's last leper colony which laos' supposedly bottomless in- Below the village, the Byzantine closed in 1953. shore lake. Then take off to the church of Panagia Kyra provides a At each rebuilding, the old foun- shady date palms and overpriced solemn contrast. dations were added and adapted to beers of Vai Beach at the far east of Low rise and rough on the out- the building's new role. the island. side, it boasts incredibly intricate These days, a boat trip with a After all, if there's one thing the frescoes inside which date back a modest fee will give you an hour to astonishing array of relics in Herak- mere (in Cretan terms) 1,000 years explore the tumbledown ruins. A lion's Archeological Museum tells or so. small exhibition of photographs us about the life and death of civi- Crete's multi-layered history is gives a poignant insight into the lizations, it's that we should seize nowhere more apparent than at family lives of the lepers incarcerat- every opportunity to enjoy Crete in Spinalonga, the fortress-topped is- ed here. the here and now. land reached from the small town After all that, return to the pre- of Elounda, to the north of Agios sent for a while. Collect your The Independent published the Nikolaos. thoughts over a coffee and bougat- above on July 29.

Tsantalis Flaunts his Top Wine Status For one more year, Evangelos winery in Greece,” based on the - Gold – Tsantali Cabernet Tsantalis was the winery which continuous success of the winery Sauvignon Organic 2003 secured the most awards at this in all famous international com- - Silver – Rapsani Reserve year’s Thessaloniki International petitions. (Epilegmenos) 2001 Wine Competition, adding a total Evangelos Tsantalis also re- - Silver – Tsantali Nemea Re- of 13 awards to its noteworthy ceived a special award for Tsan- serve (Epilegmenos) 2000 collection. tali Cabernet Sauvignon Organic - Silver – Tsantali Merlot 2003 One of Greece’s greatest 2003, as the red wine with the - Silver – Rapsani 2003 wineries was once more at the highest score, produced from or- - Silver – Kali Gi red 2004 top of the scores, with 2 Gold and ganically-grown vineyards. - Silver – Agioritikos rose 2005 10 Silver Awards. Ktima The complete list of Tsantalis - Silver – Makedonikos rose Gerovassiliou came in second Awards at the 2006 Thessaloniki 2005 place with 8 awards. International Wine Competition - Silver – Chromitsa 2004 By winning the most awards at follows: - Silver – Mount Athos Vine- ABOVE: View of the romantic harbor of Chania, one of the most beautiful cities of Crete. Built on the ruins this prestigious competition, yards white 2005 of ancient Kidonia, Chania has seen and survived many invasions, but has also tasted civilizations which Tsantalis once more confirms its - Gold – Agioritiko Avaton - Silver – Tsantali Sauvignon left their marks on buildings, castles, monasteries and churches. BELOW: Elafonysi Beach, one of the position as “the most awarded 2003 2005 most popular tourist destinations in Crete. Crete’s Northeast Coast: Fun & Sun in the Legendary Realm of King Minos

By Jennifer Selway when we went there for half-term doubt recall the story of Theseus' bor. It's a longer haul but has more emerald, and lounge on golden We often ate at the excellent The Daily Express week, but there was never any sense battle with the Minotaur in the to offer than Knossos. sands. It's ten degrees hotter there Acropolis restaurant on the of crowding: no scrambling for labyrinth beneath the palace. We also went on a hotel excur- than in the north. seafront. It was much cheaper than The Aldemar Royal Mare, near sunbeds; no jostling for taxis; noth- To be honest I've been to more sion – about 30 GBP ($56) per Most days, we either walked or the hotel – about 7 GBP ($13) a the village of Hersonyssos on ing to dispel the feeling that we interesting sites but it was on our head, excluding lunch – heading drove to Hersonyssos, a pleasant head including beer or wine – and Crete's northeast coast, is a five- were all being deliciously pam- must-do list. Drive further west, south to Lerapetra where we seaside town where you can buy all very friendly. We all liked tradition- star luxury hotel which has been de- pered. Even King Minos, the leg- and you'll come to the old capital of caught a boat to Chryssi Island, a the fake Dolce & Gabbana T-shirts al Greek food, but for those who signed to look like a picturesque endary ancient ruler of Crete, Chania, with its Venetian and Ot- tiny desert isle where you swim in you would ever want for around 15 miss British nosh, you can also get and upscale village, complete with couldn't have asked for more. toman buildings and medieval har- the Sea of Libya in waters of palest GBP $28). what the menu sweetly describes as marbled walkways and pastel porti- The hotel also has a thalas- Beans on the Toast. We ate there cos. sotherapy spa, offering a range of three times, and on the last night The grounds, sloping down to- seawater treatments. The French, they treated us like their new best wards the Mediterranean, have German and Italian guests couldn't friends. been beautifully planted with wait to shell out for an anti-cellulite Slightly more expensive, but palms, geraniums and dark pink massage, but it's still a little alien to worth a visit, is the Petrino restau- clouds of bougainvillea. There is some of us Brits. It's also quite rant in Old Hersonyssos with its even a little clock tower and a selec- pricey. My first treatment was a 15- old-style wooden oven. We sat on tion of shops selling bikinis and minute horizontal shower of warm the terrace under lemon trees and jewelry. seawater. Very pleasant but, at watched the stars come out. Your main decision of the day about 17 GBP ($31.75), it may be We had one splendid evening at may be which of the many pools to something you can live without. I the hotel's El Greco restaurant patronize (the one with the little did enjoy the seaweed wrap, how- when they laid on an all-you-can-eat bridge, the one with the palm tree ever, once I stopped giggling over barbecue, Greek singing and danc- or the beachy one that's ideal for the notion of being slathered in ing. Amazingly, Henry and Polly toddlers), where to stroll for lunch smelly green stuff and wrapped in seemed completely content with and dinner, or how cool you want cling film. what the hotel had to offer. For al- your air-conditioned bedroom. Mountainous and beautiful, though it is a fairly sedate resort Those with a little more get-up- Crete is a surprisingly large island (blissfully so, to my way of think- and-go can play squash, tennis, mi- so it's worth hiring a car. Wrench- ing), there is enough space and vari- ni-golf or table tennis. If you come ing ourselves from our luxurious ety – oh and a nightclub – to keep over all weary as you make your base my two children, Amelia, 12, everyone in the family happy. way around, you can hail one of the and Henry, 18, and his girlfriend buggies driven by hotel staff. And Polly, and I drove along the coast to For more information, visit the parents can be confident their chil- Heraklion, the busy but manage- web at www.olympicholidays.com dren are completely safe here. able capital. Knossos, Crete's The Palace at Knossos, the largest and most spectacular of all the Minoan palatial centers, covers an area (half-term prices for families in The Royal Mare has 353 rooms prime archaeological site, is three of 20,000 square meters. The great palace, also known as the “Palace of King Minos (circa 1600 BC),” was October) or the Greek National and a few more super-deluxe suites. miles south. This was the heart of built sometime between 1700 and 1300 BC. It is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete, proba- Tourism Organization at www.gn- It was apparently filled to capacity the Minoan civilization. You'll no bly the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan culture. to.gr.