We Would Like to Wish Bringing the news Our Readers to generations of a Joyous New Year The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 10, ISSUE 481 December 30, 2006 $1.00 GREECE: 1.75 EURO Ford Might Few Visitors in Christ’s Have Won Birthplace for Christmas, in 1976, but Christian Presence Falls A Battered Bethlehem Celebrates Christmas as For Ill Fate Christian Numbers Dwindle in the Holy Land “Demetracopoulos By Dallia Nammari year added to the woes of Bethle- Affair” Kept Ford from Associated Press hem, which is already suffering from international sanctions im- Picking Right VP Mate BETHLEHEM (AP) – Hundreds of posed on the Hamas-led Palestinian people packed the Church of the Government, as well as Israel's sep- By Dimitri Soultogiannis Nativity on this past Monday to cel- aration barrier. The massive barrier Special to the National Herald ebrate Christmas Day at Jesus' tra- encloses Bethlehem and separates ditional birthplace, but few foreign it from neighboring Jerusalem. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former tourists were among the worship- "The economic situation is very President Gerald Ford, who died pers, putting a damper on the holi- much affecting the Christmas at- this pat Tuesday at 93 years of age, day cheer. mosphere here," said Mary Bader, could have won the 1976 Presiden- Bells pealed, and decorative who came to celebrate from tial elections against Jimmy Carter, lights shone in Manger Square. But Jerusalem. had he been more insistent on his most of the visitors were Palestin- The Israeli army said a total of initial choice to make John Bowden ian Christians or Israeli Arabs. For- 12,000 people had traveled from Connally his running mate, accord- eign visitors, who are critical to Jerusalem to Bethlehem for Christ- ing to retired journalist Elias Deme- Bethlehem's economy, were largely mas celebrations. Most of the trav- tracopoulos, who was living and absent, apparently deterred by re- elers appeared to be Christians liv- working in Washington at the time. cent Palestinian infighting and ing in Israel. But powerful members of the TNH ARCHIVES years of conflict with Israel. The Palestinian Ministry of Republican Party deterred Mr. Ford U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, now retired after serving in the U.S. Congress for 36 years, 30 The tensions did little to dash Tourism said 3,500 foreign pilgrims from doing so due to fear of a scan- of them as a senator, has left an indelible mark on the annals of American history with the Sarbanes-Ox- the spirits of foreign pilgrims who dal involving Mr. Connally and Mr. ley Act of 2002, of which he was the primary author. His long and distinguished service to this country, made the journey to the Holy Land. Continued on page 5 Demitracopoulos, who was the po- and his strong advocacy for Hellenic issues, qualify him as the National Herald’s first Man of the Year. "The experience was incredible," litical correspondent for Kathimeri- said Nick Parker, 24, of Goodland, ni at the time. Kansas who was visiting Bethlehem Mr. Ford’s chances of winning for the first time. "I could feel the the 1976 election with Mr. Connal- true spirit of Christmas here in ly as his vice president is also re- TNH Man of the Year: Paul Sarbanes Bethlehem." George flected in “The Lone Star: The Life Father Larry Sullivan, 40, a Ro- of John Connally,” James Reston With this, our last edition of He has represented the resi- dal, he drew national attention in man Catholic prelate from Chicago, Heraklides: Jr.’s book about Mr. Connally, the year 2006, the National Her- dents of Maryland in the U.S. Con- 1974 as he introduced the first ar- said Christmas in Bethlehem was which also discusses the “Demetra- ald begins a new tradition of se- gress for almost four decades. He ticle of impeachment against Pres- all the more special because of the copoulos affair,” as well as in a let- lecting the community’s man of was elected to the U.S. House of ident Richard M. Nixon. sense of unity which emerged from Model Titan ter Professor Nikolaos Stavrou sent the year. This year’s selection is Representatives in 1970, and then During his tenure in the Sen- the conflict. to the Washington Star. not based simply on one’s individ- to the U.S. Senate in 1976, where ate, Mr. Sarbanes was best known "It was a very moving experi- But who was John Connally, and ual or singular accomplishments he has been faithfully serving the for his role as the Ranking Democ- ence," said Sullivan, who was also By Steve Frangos why is he important? He was the 39 in the past year. It is also rooted in Old Line State ever since. rat on the Banking, Housing & Ur- on his first visit to Bethlehem. "The Special to The National Herald governor of Texas (1963-69), a the perspective of the whole per- He is the longest-serving sena- ban Affairs Committee since spirit of Christmas is filled with powerful American politician from son, as well as his overall contri- tor in Maryland’s history. He 1995. He made his biggest mark great enthusiasm and great happi- Beginning in the middle 1880’s, the state of Texas who was initially butions to Hellenism and the reached an important milestone serving the panel as chairman for ness, with people from all walks of Greek strongmen began to perform a member of the Democratic Party, Greek American community. on March 21, 2003 when he cast the 19 months when Democrats life coming here to share this expe- at circuses, music halls and arenas all who then switched allegiance to In that light, and also from the his 10,000th vote in the Senate on controlled the Senate, starting in rience." across the United States of America. the Republican Party in 1973, at standpoint of starting a new tradi- behalf of his state, thereby becom- June 2001. For local residents, the atmos- Massive strongmen such as Heracles the height of the Watergate affair. tion in a sound and respectable ing only the 23rd senator in U.S. In 2002, after a wave of ac- phere was gloomier. "On Christmas Koutalianos, Theodoros George Mr. Connally was an aide to for- manner, retiring U.S. Senator Paul Senate history to achieve that dis- counting scandals struck the na- Eve, people were afraid of the polit- Costakis, Nicholas Protopapas, Anto- mer President Lyndon Baines John- Sarbanes of Maryland, who has tinction. He has since cast more tion, he and Rep. Michael G. Ox- ical situation," said Jane Zakariyeh nio Pierri and numerous others son when LBJ was a young con- just completed his fifth and final than 11,000 votes, reaching that ley (R-Ohio) spearheaded the of Bethlehem, referring to Palestin- toured the nation performing feats of gressman, and maintained ties to 6-year term in the United States new milestone just this year. landmark legislation now known ian infighting which has caused the strength which, up to that time, had Johnson throughout his career. Senate, is a most worthy choice. He is a 1954 graduate of as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which deaths of 17 Palestinians in recent only existed in the imagination. During the Vietnam War, Mr. Con- Senator Sarbanes’ dedication Princeton University, a Rhodes was a response to corporate weeks. These Greek athletes were known nally urged President Johnson to to the Greek American communi- Scholar and a 1960 graduate of malfeasance at Enron, WorldCom Shop owners, who make most of not simply in the major urban centers “finish” it by whatever military ty, and to this country, can not be the Harvard University School of and elsewhere. their income during the Christmas but literally all across the country. means necessary. disputed to any notable degree by Law. While serving as a member of The bill, which broadly over- season, complained that this year Towns, hamlets, and rural centers In 1961, President Kennedy, at any serious-minded individual or the House Judiciary Committee was among the worst in memory. such as Atlanta, Georgia; Galveston, Mr. Johnson’s request, named Mr. critic. investigating the Watergate scan- Continued on page 6 The subdued Christmas this Texas; Atchison, Kansas; Fort Wayne, Connally Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Indiana; Bismarck, North Dakota Connally resigned 11 months later and elsewhere not only regularly saw in order to run for the Texas gover- these men perform, but also eagerly norship. He was elected governor anticipated their next scheduled vis- as a Democrat, first defeating liber- it. al Democrat Don Yarborough in a XMAS with Academic writings on the estab- close primary, and then turned lishment of the Greek American com- back a determined bid by the Re- Pan-Cretan munity do not recognize the symbol- publican Jack Cox of Houston. Mr. ic significance of these exceedingly Cox had run two years earlier in the prominent men. The cultural impact Democratic primary against then Association of these quintessentially Greek per- Governor Marion Price Daniel. Mr. formers offers an important counter- Connally received 847,036 ballots part to the downtrodden immigrant (54 percent) to Cox’s 715,025 By Theodore Kalmoukos workers so often characterized in (45.6 percent). Special to The National Herald standard historical accounts. Mr. Connally faced weak Repub- Just as the direct involvement of lican opposition from Jack Crichton BOSTON, Mass. – The Cretan As- Greek immigrants in the American and T.E. Kennerly in the general sociation of Boston, Radamanthis- labor movement is, for the most part, elections of 1964 and 1966, win- Ide, celebrated its annual dinner ignored in historical accounts, so too ning those contests by margins of dance which this year was a combi- is this class of traveling performers. 73.8 percent and 72.8 percent, re- nation of Christmas party and dis- Demography alone does not de- spectively. tribution of scholarships. More termine history. Nor does money Mr. Connally was seriously than 350 people gathered at the command every social situation. Pre- wounded while riding in President Community Center of the Annunci- dictably, university trained writers Kennedy’s car in Dallas, when the ation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of have focused more attention on the president was assassinated in No- Boston in Brookline for this joyous arrival of the Greek merchant class to vember 1963. He did not endorse occasion. North America in the 1850’s and Haris Tsagarakis and Nicos Psi- 1860’s than to any of these entertain- Continued on page 2 harakis, high school and prospec- ers. tive college students, were the re- But the symbolic impact of these cipients of this year’s scholarships intrepid Hellenic strongmen must no of $500, each provided by Greek longer be ignored. American businessmen of Boston Greeks came to America as no George Chryssis and George Fra- other ethnic group in history. Ameri- Hundreds Go giadakis. cans at all levels of society, and in Rev. George Daskalakis, Dean of every part of the country, already To St. Sophia the Boston Cathedral, represented knew of the Classical Greeks before His Eminence Metropolitan Metho- the first Greek immigrant ever set dios of Boston. Bill Kafkas, presi- AP/ALVARO BARRIENTOS foot onshore. These showmen, with For XMAS Eve dent of the Hellenic American Soci- Touring the birthplace of the Lord their broad mustaches, animal skin eties of New England, and Kostas costumes and massive physiques Pitarides, governor of the Pan-Cre- Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, left, stands with Patriarch of Jerusalem Theofilos III, center, were living proof of what Americans By Dimitri Soultogiannis tan Association of America’s New and the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor touring the Church of the had only read in books of history and Special to the National Herald England District, as well as Drs. Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, late poetry. George Canellos and Menelaos Ali- last week. The Anglican spiritual leader was on a 4-day trip to the Holy Land. See related story on page 5. In the early 1880’s, those fabulous WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hundreds apoulios, were present. Both of the tales of the far traveling Greeks were of Greek Americans attended Di- Association’s dance groups per- now coupled with the personal expe- vine Liturgy services at Saint formed traditional Cretan dances. rience of seeing living men suddenly Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Dr. Ioannis Miaoulis, Director of on nearly every street corner of the in Washington on Christmas Eve in the Boston Science Museum, was country. That these men were often order to worship and celebrate the honored at the event with a replica Omogeneia Celebrates XMAS Joyfully twice the size of the ‘average’ Ameri- birth of Christ, and also to receive of The Phaistos Disc, which is a can did nothing but increase their Holy Communion. 3,600-year-old written enigma By Stavros Marmarinos gan to exchange Christmas wishes. We should all celebrate with our prominence to those who flocked to Members of the community here considered to be Europe’s earliest Special to The National Herald “I had a great time with my fam- families, but we must also not for- their performances. started gathering early last Sunday extant writing, and probably an ily this Christmas, and the memo- get those who are in need.” It is surprising for many Greek evening, December 24, to make early form of Greek language. NEW YORK – The whole neighbor- ries will be unforgettable,” said The Greek American community Americans to learn that these early sure they could get good seats for Dr. Steven Fisher, the renowned hood was abuzz from a car horn John Gavalas, owner of Atlantis in the greater New York and New Greek showmen were already recog- themselves and their families. linguist who has claimed to have beeping outside Margaret Loizos’ Kitchens in Astoria. Jersey area seemed to experience a nized performers by the time the sec- “On Christmas Eve most Greeks deciphered the Phaistos Disc, be- Manhasset home on Christmas day. Mr. Gavalas spent Christmas Eve similar level of comfort and joy this ond wave of Greek strongmen began from around the area gather at lieves that the inscription on the When she and her children, John at his son’s home, while the latter year, and the mood was generally to appear in the early 1900’s. Per- disk is a “call to arms” of all Cretans and Nick, her parents and relatives celebrated his birthday together quite festive. formers such as Apostolos, Arthur Continued on page 3 against the Carians, invaders from went outside to see what all the with relatives and other guests. Most seemed to be quite cog- and Theodore Combis, who formed the Levant. commotion was about, they began “Any way you look at it, there’s no nizant of the fact that there are oth- the fabled Grecian Trio of vaudeville If this is indeed the case, then to laugh. substitute for family; and during ers less fortunate, and said they val- fame, were the younger generation To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 the Phaistos Disc inscription is the Her brother Demetris had the holidays, you feel joy all the ued good health and quality time of strongmen who followed this prior e-mail: earliest form of “synkritismos,” an parked his new Hummer outside – more when you’re together with spent with family above all else. generation of eminent showmen. In- [email protected] action to unite the Cretans against with a stack of Christmas presents your loved ones – your wife, chil- In an effort to create a fun-filled dividuals still praised by the elder an external threat. six feet high! They were all nicely dren and grandchildren,” he said. atmosphere and charge it with generation of Greek Americans, like Dr. Miaoulis, who traces his wrapped and tied to the car roof. “I want to say Merry Christmas light-hearted moments, some William Demetral, Jim Londos and roots to the legendary Miaoulis Hanging playfully on the car doors, and Happy New Year to all Greek members of the community decid- even Demetrios Tofalos were all not- Family from the Rethymnon Region were his two children, John and Americans throughout the coun- ed to make their gift-giving a more ed, even internationally acclaimed, *123006* Eleni, while his wife, Marianthi, try,” he added. “The holidays espe- Continued on page 2 was seated at the wheel. They be- cially bring out the best in all of us. Continued on page 3 Continued on page 8 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 30, 2006 “Demetracopoulos Affair” Kept Ford from Picking GOINGS ON... ■ DECEMBER 31 SW). For more information, call FAIRVIEW, N.J. The Ascension 503-236-8202 (toll free: 866-822- Connally as Running Mate, Cost Ford 1976 Election Greek Orthodox Church cordially 7735) or visit the web at invites the community to its annu- www.capellaromana.org. Continued from page 1 al New Year’s Eve Dance at the parish community center in ■ JANUARY 17 the conclusions of the Warren Com- Fairview (101 Anderson Avenue) WASHINGTON, D.C. The Ameri- mission. When asked if he believed on Sunday evening, December 31, can Hellenic Institute cordially in- the Warren Commission’s findings, at 9 PM. Music by the Olympians. vited the community to attend a he said, “Absolutely not. I do not, Plenty of food. Open bar. Dona- “Meet & Greet Dinner” in honor of for one second, believe the conclu- tion $50 ($30 for ages 12-18 – newly-elected Greek American sions of the Warren Commission.” children under 12 free). For more members of Congress, Gus Bili- President Nixon appointed Mr. information, call 201-945-6448. rakis of Florida, John Sarbanes of Connally, still a Democrat, as Secre- Maryland and Zack Space of Ohio, tary of the U.S. Treasury in 1971. ■ THROUGH JANUARY 13 oat the Capitol Hilton Hotel in That year, he famously told a dele- McLEAN, Va. The McLean Project Washington (16th and K Streets gation of Europeans worried about of the Arts cordially invites the NW) on Wednesday evening, Jan- exchange rate fluctuations that the community to attend uary 17. Reception at 6:30 PM. dollar is “our currency, but your “Photogenesis,” an exhibition in Dinner at 7:30 PM. Cost: $75. problem.” its Emerson Gallery featuring the RSVP to AHI by January 12. For Mr. Connally served as Secre- works of, among others, Maria more information, call 202-785- tary of the Treasury until 1972. In Karametou (1234 Ingleside Av- 8430 or visit the web at www.ahi- 1973, when LBJ died. He took part enue). The show, which features world.org. in eulogizing his old friend during works which spring from photo- burial services, along with the min- graphic images, ideas or tech- ■ FEBRUARY 1 ister who officiated the services, niques was juried by Charles NEW YORK CITY. The Cathedral Rev. Billy Graham. Millions Brock from the National Gallery of Fellowship of the Archdiocesan throughout the world viewed Mr. Art, Stephen Bennett Phillips of Cathedral of the Holy Trinity cor- Connally’s eulogy as the most the Phillips Collection and Clau- dially invited the community to memorable moment of the four dia Bohn-Spector, Independent attend Bouzouki Night at days which marked the death and curator. Karametou is participat- Lafayette Grill in Manhattan (54 funeral of LBJ because it was a ing with two works. Gallery Franklin Street), on Thursday, stark reminder that he was wound- Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 February 1, at 7:30 PM. Mike ed in the assassination which made AM – 4 PM, Saturdays, 1-5 PM. Stouppakis and Lefteris Bournias his mentor and fellow Texan Presi- Gallery closed from December 23 will lead Mike’s Ensemble for a dent. – January 2. The show will be on night of dancing and fun. Buffet Later that year, Mr. Connally display until January 13. For more and dessert will be provided by joined the Republican Party. When AP/WHITE HOUSE PHOTO information, visit the web at Dino Bakakos, owner of Lafayette. Vice President Spiro Agnew re- President Gerald R. Ford chats with Chief of Staff Donald Rumsfeld and Rumsfeld’s assistant, Richard Ch- www.mpaart.org. For more information, call 212- signed that same year, Mr. Connally eney, in the Oval Office in this April 28, 1975 photo. Ford, who declared, “Our long national nightmare is 288-3215 or e-mail cathedralfel- was one of President Nixon’s top over” as he replaced Richard Nixon, but may have doomed his own chances of election in 1976 by pardon- ■ THROUGH JANUARY 27 [email protected]. choices for vice president. But Mr. ing his disgraced predecessor, died this past Tuesday, December 26. He was 93. ATHENS, Greece. The University Nixon ultimately chose Mr. Ford, of Indianapolis and American Em- ■ THROUGH MARCH 4 who was then the House Minority George McGovern, accusing Mr. featured on the cover of TIME mag- that Mr. Connally could have, and bassy in Greece cordially invites LOS ANGELES. “Holy Image, Hal- Leader from Michigan, probably McGovern of dealing with an “ob- azine with the heading “Hot on the would have, attracted middle class the community to visit “Sacred lowed Ground: Icons from Sinai,” because he knew that the moderate scure Greek communist journalist,” Trail,” but his wheeler-dealer im- voters in favor of Mr. Ford. Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the a visually stunning exhibition fea- Mr. Ford could be easily confirmed referring to Mr. Demetracopoulos, age remained a liability. He raised Former President Ford died at North American Indian,” a photo- turing 43 icons and five manu- by both houses of Congress, where- who eventually received a public more money than any candidate, his desert home in California. “His graphic exhibit of Native Ameri- scripts from Saint Catherine’s as Mr. Connally would run into lib- apology for the slander. but was never able to overtake the life was filled with love of God, his cans at the Cultural Center of the Monastery, will be on display at eral Democratic opposition. In That was the substance of the popular conservative frontrunner, family and his country,” his wife University’s Athens Campus (5 the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los 1975, Connally was acquitted of “so-called Demetracopoulos affair, Ronald Reagan. Betty said in a statement. Mr. Ford Markou Avriliou Street, Plaka). Angeles until March 4. Nestled at bribery charges. He had been ac- which proved to be Mr. Connally’s – Mr. Connally spent his money was the longest living former presi- The exhibition is a unique collec- the base of Mount Sinai in Egypt, cused of pocketing $10,000 for in- and possibly ultimately Mr. Ford’s – nationally, while George H.W. Bush dent, surpassing Ronald Reagan, tion of historical photographs by Saint Catherine’s is the oldest fluencing a milk price decision. undoing. For had Mr. Connally targeted his time and money in ear- who died in June 2004, by more famed photographer Edward S. functioning Christian Monastery In August 1976, Republican been Mr. Ford’s running mate, Mr. ly states and won the Iowa caucus, than a month. Mr. Ford suffered Curtis (1868-1952), and offers in the world, with a collection of Congressman Paul Findley of Illi- Demetracopoulos argues, Mr. Con- making him the alternative to Rea- from various medical complica- audiences a rare glimpse into the more than 2,000 Byzantine icons, nois sent a “personal and confiden- nally’s charm might have made the gan. Mr. Connally eventually fo- tions this past year. He was treated traditional way of life of North some dating back to the 6th Cen- tial” letter to President Ford advis- difference Mr. Ford needed to win cused on South Carolina, an early for pneumonia in January and had American Indian tribes at the end tury. For more information, visit ing Mr. Ford against choosing Mr. the 1976 election. GOP Primary state, where he en- an angioplasty and pacemaker im- of the 19th and beginning of the the web at www.getty.edu/muse- Connally as his running mate. The In January 1979, Mr. Connally joyed the support of popular U.S. plant in August. 20th Centuries. It is supported by um. letter cited that Mr. Connally’s announced that he would seek the Senator Strom Thurmond, but he the Fulbright Foundation in committee, Democrats for Nixon, 1980 Republican Presidential nom- lost to Reagan 55-30 percent, and Aris Papadopoulos and Evan C. Greece, and sponsored by ERT ■ THROUGH MARCH 25 sent a slanderous letter to 1972 De- ination. He was considered a great withdrew from the race. Lambrou contributed to the sto- (Greek National Radio & Televi- SOMERVILLE, Mass. The mocratic Presidential Nominee orator and strong leader, and was In his letter, Dr. Stavrou notes ry. sion), the Athens News and the La Somerville Museum (1 Westwood Chocolatiere and Adjust Lane Road, Somerville, TEL: 617-666- companies. All work included has 9810) is hosting an exhibition, been drawn from the personal col- “Greek Immigration & George Dil- lection of Christopher Cardozo a boy,” until March 25, 2007. This leading authority on Edward Cur- will highlight the Greek settle- Boston Cretans Honor Scientist, Give Scholarships tis and his photography. From his ment in Brickbottom, Somerville archive of more than 4,000 vin- and the Boston area. Somerville Continued from page 1 He came to the Museum after a dis- Miaoulis has seized the opportunity goal of educating a scientifically tage Curtis prints, Mr. Cardozo was the largest settlement of peo- tinguished career at Tufts Universi- to achieve his vision, and is con- and technologically literate citizen- and the curator Todd Brandow se- ple from Alatsata in Asia Minor, of Crete, was born and raised in ty, where he served as Dean of the vinced that science museums can ry. lected some of Curtis’ most com- and the home of George Dilboy, Athens, Greece and became Presi- University’s School of Engineering, lead in bringing all interested par- Dr. Miaoulis has spearheaded pelling images. Admission is free the famous World War I doughboy dent & Director of the Science Mu- among other posts. ties in government, industry and the creation of the National Center and open to the public. Monday- who astounded the Germans by seum in Boston on January 1, 2003. As president of the Museum, Dr. education together to advance the for Technological Literacy (NCTL), Friday, 11 AM – 7 PM. 00, Satur- single-handedly attacking Belleau which endeavors to enhance the day 11 AM – 4 PM. For more infor- Wood, which was infested with public’s knowledge of technology mation, contact the University’s German machinegun nests, and by introducing engineering as a Cultural Center at (30-210-323- wiping out three guns before the new discipline in schools; by help- 9908), or visit the web at Germans fled. General John ing states modify their educational www.usembassy.gr. “Black Jack” Pershing listed Dil- standards and assessments; by de- boy, who was born in Alatsata, as signing K-12 engineering materials; ■ JANUARY 6 one of the First World War’s ten and by offering educators profes- FALLS CHURCH, Va. AHEPA greatest heroes (Pershing eventu- sional development as they imple- Chapter 438 and the American ally rose to the highest rank ever ment new science curricula. Hellenic Institute cordially invites held in the United States Army, The Museum’s Engineering in the community’s young adults “General of the Armies,” equiva- Elementary curriculum reaches (ages 16-21) to attend the 1st an- lent only to the posthumous rank over 750 teachers and 12,000 stu- nual Hellenic American Career Af- of George Washington). dents nationwide. The Museum is fair at the Saint Catherine Com- also creating a middle school cur- munity Center in Falls Church ■ MARCH 4 riculum which focuses on construc- (3149 Glen Carlyn Road) on Sat- MATAWAN, NJ. The Fifth District tion, transportation, communica- urday, January 6, at 1-4 PM. The Daughters of Penelope cordially tions and bioengineering. Its high Fair will offer a unique opportuni- invites the community to attend school laboratory course, “Engi- ty to obtain valuable information its 4th Biennial “Salute to neering the Future: Creating the from Greek American profession- Women” at Buttonwood Manor World of the 21st Century,” is also als on internships, jobs and career (845 State Route 34) in Matawan being field-tested across the coun- assistance in financial services, on Sunday, March 4, at 3-6 PM. A try. law, medicine, education, real es- testimonial will honor an individ- Dr. Miaoulis is also leading the tate, accounting, journalism, ual for her distinguished service Museum’s life sciences initiative, diplomatic service and more. and outstanding achievements in strengthening current offerings Complimentary refreshments and civic, educational, and cultural with exhibits such as “Beyond the pizza. For more information, call ideals. Aulis Chapter #195 (As- X-Ray and Human Evolution,” 703-891-4015. bury Park, Zone 1) will host this while creating outstanding new affaire. For more information, call biotechnology and medical tech- ■ JANUARY 12-13 732-229- 8274. nology exhibits and programs. ASTORIA. Gregory Maninakis & Under Dr. Miaoulis’ leadership, the Microcosmos Orchestra cor- ■ APRIL 20-21 the Museum has also strengthened dially invite the community to at- PORTLAND, Ore. and SEATTLE, its financial condition, diversifying tend “Anthology of Greek Music,” Wash. “Radiant Cloud,” luminous its revenue sources and increasing an encore performance featuring choral works by contemporary its annual operating budget by 17 the timeless classics which have Greek composers, featuring the percent. In 2005, the Boston Sci- left an indelible mark on contem- work of Michael Adamis, which ence Museum, in partnership with porary Greek music, at the Arch- creates a soundscape for the Un- the Science Museum of Minnesota diocesan Hellenic Cultural Center created Light of the Transfigura- and the Exploratorium in San Fran- in Astoria (27-09 Crescent Street, tion on Mount Tabor. Presented cisco, was selected by the National at the corner of Newtown Av- by Cappella Romana. Alexander Science Foundation to lead a $20 enue) on Friday, January 12, at Lingas, director. Friday, 8 PM, at million effort to form a national 7:30 PM. Admission is $20, with Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Port- Nanoscale Informal Science Educa- portion of the proceeds to benefit land (1716 NW Davis Street). Sat- tion Network of science museums the Cultural Center. For more in- urday, 8 PM, at Holy Rosary and research institutions. formation, call 718-626-5111. Church in Seattle (4139 42nd Av- In the fiscal period ending 30 enue SW). For more information, June 2005, the Museum’s annual PORTLAND, Ore. and SEATTLE, call 503-236-8202 (toll free: 866- fund drive exceeded $2.3 million; Wash. “Mount Sinai: The Frontier 822-7735) or visit the web at individual and family memberships of Byzantium.” medieval Byzan- www.capellaromana.org. surpassed $4.3 million; and mem- tine chant from Saint Catherine’s ber households reached a record Monastery in Sinai, presented by 51,000. Cappella Romana. Alexander Lin- ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS Funding for NCTL-led formal gas, director. Produced in Cooper- This calendar of events section is a and informal technology education ation with the J. Paul Getty Muse- complimentary service to the initiatives has surpassed $56 mil- um, “Holy Image Hallowed Greek American community. All lion, underscoring Dr. Miaoulis’ Ground: Icons from Sinai.” Friday, parishes, organizations and insti- strategy for the Museum as a much- January 12, 8 PM, at Saint Mary’s tutions are encouraged to e-mail needed resource for science, engi- Cathedral in Portland (1716 NW their information on any Greek- neering and technology education. Davis Street). Saturday, January related event 3-4 weeks ahead of Exploring the possibilities with 13, 8 PM, at Holy Rosary Church time to english.edition@then- other national experts of how the in Seattle (4139 42nd Avenue ationalherald.com. Museum can help further to edu- cate students, Dr. Miaoulis often speaks on science and technology literacy. Examples include testify- ing at a U.S. Senate Science, Tech- CORRECTION nology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Caucus, and before the In the headline of the lead story in last week's print edition (Decem- U.S. Senate Commerce Commit- ber 23 issue, page 1), the National Herald referred to the Turkish-occu- tee’s Subcommittee on Technology, pied territory in northern Cyprus as a “Breakaway Turkish Cypriot Innovation & Competitiveness, as State.” The term, "Turkish Cypriot State," should have been in quotes. well as keynoting at numerous edu- The National Herald does not recognize the existence of a "Turkish cation reform conferences nation- Cypriot State," and apologizes for the error. wide. THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 30, 2006 COMMUNITY 3 Greek Families Hundreds of Greek Orthodox Faithful Gather at Saint Sophia in NYC, N.J. Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for Services on Christmas Eve Enjoy Quality Continued from page 1 liven our hearts and minds to rec- Time Together ognize what is holy and true. Our Saint Sophia’s,” Andriani attention is focused on the greatest Continued from page 1 Hatzialexandros of Rockville, event since the creation of the Maryland told the National Herald. world: God becoming a human be- challenging enterprise than usual. “Sometimes, the kids want to go ing, a very holy event that is cele- Emmanuel Mavroidis, a notable out and party, but we always try to brated with worship, praise, glory member of the Samian Society and explain to them that going to and honor offered to the One Who Greek American Taxi Owners Asso- church on Christmas Eve has al- brings us life… Our Lord entered a ciation, had a unique surprise in ways been a longstanding and im- world burdened by sin; a world store for his son in-law, Frankie portant tradition for us, for Greeks marred by strife, war, exploitation, Pataki, who is a physician. in the United States,” she said. injustice, oppression and spiritual “I have a son-in-law who is a The Herald also spoke with blindness. It was a world that knew great guy, and is a bigger kid at some people from Athens who are very little of the holiness of God. In heart than most children,” a proud visiting Washington for the Holi- our contemporary times, we live in Mr. Mavroidis told the National days to spend Christmas and New a very similar environment,” the Herald. Year’s with members of their family Archbishop notes in his encyclical. On Christmas eve, he said, his from Falls Church, Virginia who im- “On this great feast of our Lord, entire family got together at his migrated to the United States 35 we need to affirm our calling to be house to celebrate and exchange years ago. They said they were im- witnesses of holiness. God created gifts. When it came time for Mr. pressed with the way Greek Ameri- us to be holy as He is holy. He calls Mavroidis’ son in-law to open his cans are maintaining their Hellenic us to live holy lives, and the life of gift, he eagerly went to get his pre- traditions. holiness has always been a part of sent. First, Frankie read the card, in “I am very happy and proud to His divine plan for our salvation… which, to his surprise, he found a see that Greeks in the United States In the person of Jesus Christ the ho- single dollar bill. celebrate Christmas in a more tra- liness of God dispelled the darkness He laughed, thinking that his ditional way than we do back in the of deceptions and falsehoods with gift would be inside the box. As he motherland,” said Stavros Mono- the light of truth that offered hope opened it, he saw a smaller box and gios, whose brother Gus first came and peace. In the midst of spiritual his curiosity began to grow. He to America in 1971. “I think Greeks blindness and ignorance, our Lord opened that box and found two in this country have always been brought the knowledge of salvation dollars. Seeing a third, even small- more traditional than we are – to all humankind. By sharing in our er box inside the one he just maybe because they have been humanity, He has shown us that, opened, he realized that there was gone for so long,” he added. through grace and faith, we can be more to this gift. Laughing, he con- Mr. Monogios said his children, the holy people God created us to tinued and unwrapped the third who also live in Athens, now sel- be,” the encyclical states. gift, hoping that he would finally dom go to church on Christmas “It is precisely this witness of ho- discover his present. He was Eve. Instead, he said, “they disap- liness that is urgently needed in our shocked to find that the only thing pear” around midnight and come world today. People are becoming inside was five dollars, along with back home early the next morning. more and more disconnected with yet another, even smaller box. They like to go out dancing.” the truth of God. Many are con- Mr. Mavroidis’ son-in-law began Gus Monogios, a mechanic from forming their lives and aspirations to examine it closely, while the en- Falls Church, told the Herald that to desires that are rooted in igno- tire family burst into laughter. not going to church was not even rance of Who Christ is, what He has “I wonder what’s in here,” he an option for his children. “I think done for us, and what we can be- said. He opened it and found 15 my brother is right. My wife and I come through Him. They can not dollars. have been gone from Greece for hear the call to live holy lives in the Everyone began to joke about many years now, so our only link to midst of so many distortions of this strange present. But Dr. Pataki the motherland is keeping our tra- truth and subjugations to sinful didn’t give up. He was determined ditions, and that’s also something pleasures, vain ideas and meaning- to get to the bottom of this. Opening our kids have been learning from less entertainments. They need to the smaller box, which was enclosed the time they were very young,” he be shown the way to life and salva- in the previous one, he found a sil- said. tion. They need to find the truth ver dollar. This latest surprise led to “After we return from church, and the knowledge of the grace of more jokes. Accompanying the coin, we sit around the Christmas table God that will transform their lives of course, was another small box. He and discuss various issues concern- and fill their hearts and minds with opened that one up, too. In the end, ing our family, and of course later peace,” the Archbishop notes. he found a new, crisp 50 dollar bill – on, we open the Christmas pre- A number of people spoke to the without any more boxes. He finally sents,” he added. Herald afterwards about the assis- got his gift, amid laughter from the During the service, Rev. Dr. John tance and comfort the Greek Ortho- entire household. Tavlarides, longtime Dean of the dox Church provides its people dur- Mr. Mavroidis did not tire the Cathedral, talked about the Christ- ing these high holy days. younger family members as much, mas spirit and delivered His Emi- “I’m here tonight to pray for all preferring to enclose money in the nence Archbishop Demetrios of those people who don’t have a fam- cards he gave each of them. “May America’s Christmas encyclical, a PHOTOS: TNH STAFF ily or a home this Christmas,” said we all be healthy, and together message of peace and love to the ABOVE: Children from the Greek Language School program at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC Virginia Velivassakis of Tarpon again next year,” he said joyfully. congregation, a message which this during a Christmas celebration at the Cathedral last week. The kids performed traditional Greek folk Springs, Florida who was visiting Spyros Derdemezis, together year exhorts Orthodox Christians dances during the event. BELOW: Rev. Dr. John T. Tavlarides, Dean of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washing- her family in the nation’s capital. with his wife Polyxeni and their to extend their witness to others: ton, during the Divine Liturgy service on Christmas Eve last Sunday, December 24. Hundreds of faithful “There is nothing worse in this life children, Nicos and Katerina, spent “On this very holy day of the gathered at the Cathedral for the service to worship and receive Holy Communion. than spending Christmas alone.” Christmas with friends and family. Feast of the Nativity of our Lord He said he felt that this year’s and Savior Jesus Christ, I greet you Christmas celebrations were liveli- in the love and peace that was re- er than last year’s, and found the vealed to all of humanity through shopping season to be much more the Incarnation and sacred birth of active. the Son of God. Today we com- He frequently passes by Liberty memorate a unique event that has International Airport in Newark, both eternal significance for our New Jersey and believes that there salvation and relevance to the was a significant increase in visitors needs and challenges of our con- coming to the city. temporary world,” the Archbish- He said his wish to the Greek op’s encyclical states. American community is that “we all “Our celebration of this feast is have good health above all.” certainly a time of intense spiritual Takis Nikolopoulos of the Bronx, experience. We read the Holy who is president of the Pan-Lacon- Scriptures and sing the hymns that ian Federation, spent Christmas proclaim the birth of the Son of Eve with his relatives in Bayside, God, an event that occurred over and Christmas day at home with his two thousand years ago in a small wife Anna and their children, Eleni, cave in Bethlehem. We hear about John and Maria. shepherds who were amazed by the All children are anxious to open angels and came to see and give their presents, Mr. Nikolopoulos reverence to the Christ Child… We said, and his children were no ex- contemplate the very humble be- ception. ginnings of the King of Kings and “They woke me up at daybreak Lord of Lords, Who chose to experi- so we could open presents,” he said ence our human condition so that with a hearty laugh. “Merry Christ- He might redeem us from the curse mas, and may we have many, many of sin,” the encyclical states. more.” “It is also a feast that should en-

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DEATHS Rev. George Thanos, Priest and ■ BABOULIS, RITA L. and her husband, Ed of Long Valley, al Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, ford, CT 06114). The Record reported that Rita L. Michelle Bisk Bauer and her hus- PA. Blanche was the daughter of Ed- Korean War Veteran, Dies at 76 Baboulis, 102, of Tenafly died on band, Bruce of Whippany, and Lisa ward and Emma (Steely) Pelger. She ■ MELIS, CHRIST L. Wednesday, October 25. She was a Bisk of New York City, N.Y.; his loving was a 1941 graduate of Lititz High Newsday reported that Christ L. By Anne Marie Kilday Orthodox Church attended by his member of Saint John the Theolo- grandchildren, Lindsey and Jade School. Blanche was married to Au- Melis, October 21, of Ridge. He was Houston Chronicle parents. After being mentored for gian Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bauer, and Kate, Sam and Olivia gustus L. Dracoules for 57 years. A the beloved husband of Patricia; lov- several years by the Rev. Nicholas Tri- Tenafly, New Jersey. Arrangements Twilley; his sister, Risty Georgeson of homemaker, Blanche also worked at ing father of Scott, Adrienne, Donna HOUSTON, Tex. – The Rev. George antifilou, Thanos decided that he were by the Boulevard Funeral Clinton, Mass.; and his additional Andy's Catering for over 25 years. and Elliot; cherished grandfather of Nicholas Thanos, a Korean War veter- would study for the priesthood. He Home in New Milford, New Jersey. siblings, Michael, Elaine and Ginny. She was a member of Annunciation Melissa, Nicholas, Kaycie, Kimberly, an who hitchhiked from Illinois to a was ordained to the priesthood in Funeral services were held on Octo- Greek Orthodox Church in Lancast- Michael, Christopher and Connor; Greek wedding in Louisiana where 1983. ■ BAZIANOS, PETER ber 27 at Saint Andrew's Greek Or- er, where she was a former member dear brother of Christine and Rose. he met his wife of 47 years, built a "Becoming a priest was a lifetime The Chicago Tribune reported on thodox Church in Randolph, New of the Philoptocos Society. Blanche Funeral services were held on Octo- successful Houston business, and be- dream because he was an altar boy in Wednesday, October 18, that Peter Jersey. Burial was at Pleasant Hill volunteered as a Grey Lady at Lan- ber 25 at the Greek Orthodox came an ordained Greek Orthodox his youth. That was his mother's life- Bazianos passed away. Beloved hus- Cemetery in Chester. Arrangements caster General Hospital, and enjoyed Church of the Assumption in Port priest, died Sunday of complications long dream," said Demos Thanos. In band of Anastasia, nee Karahalios; were by the William J. Leber Funeral reading, gardening, and spending Jefferson. Burial was at Calverton from Parkinson's disease. He was 76. the Greek Orthodox Church, priests loving father of Maria, Zach (Chris- Home in Chester. Memorial dona- time with her children and grand- National Cemetery. Memorial dona- Thanos, a descendant of Greek are allowed to marry (before they are tine), Perry (Patrice) and Panagiota tions to Morristown Memorial Hos- children. In addition to her husband, tions to St. Jude Children's Hospital immigrants, served in the U.S. Army ordained, not afterwards). Bazianos; devoted son of Zaharias pital, Cardiac Unit (100 Madison surviving are her children, Rochelle appreciated. during the Korean War. He received a Thanos said his father "loved his and the late Maria Bazianos in Ave., Morristown, N.J. 07960), or to "Skip" Clair, married to Roy B., of Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and the religion very much. He loved serving Greece; proud grandfather of Peter, St. Andrew's Church Building Fund Lititz, Carol M. of Melbourne, FL, ■ MORFESIS, KONSTANTINOS Combat Infantry Badge. Fluent in the Lord." Angela, Peter and Anastasia (1447 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, Harry L. of Mountville, PA, Edward The Lancaster New Era/Intelligencer both English and Greek, Thanos was Thanos served at Annunciation Bazianos; dear brother of Stylianos N.J. 07869) appreciated. A. of Lititz, PA and Michael W. of Co- Journal reported that Kostantinos recognized by the king and queen of Cathedral in Houston for several (Sophia) Bazianos, Demetra (Lik- lumbia, PA; ten grandchildren, five Morfesis, 88, of Lancaster, died un- Greece for serving as an interpreter years, before he served as the priest ourgos) Lymberakis, Konstantina ■ CONSTANTINE, EMMANUEL great grandchildren; brothers, Ed- expectedly at his home on Monday, for the Greek allies in the Korean War. at the Assumption Church in Galve- (George) Marinakis and Stavroula The Patriot News reported that Em- ward Pelger, married to Christine, of October 23. He was the husband of After the war, Thanos and another ston for ten years. He also served in (Nick) Poggas; brother-in-law of Pe- manuel "Manny" Constantine, 69, of Lititz, Jerry Pelger of Lititz, and sis- Ekaterini K. Kolokitha Morfesis. Korean War veteran heard about a many other Greek Orthodox church- ter (Georgia) Karahalios and Stathis Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed ters, Mary Frey, married to Dave, of They celebrated 65 years of mar- big Greek wedding being held in es, including Saint Basil the Great in (Georgia) Karas; fond cousin, uncle away on Saturday, October 21, at Yardley, PA and Anna Nuss of riage on October 8. Born in Vathi of Shreveport, Louisiana. They decided Houston, as well as churches in and friend of many. The funeral was Carlisle Regional Medical Center, af- Rohrerstown, PA. She was preceded Ithaki in Greece, he was the son of they would hitchhike there from Austin, San Antonio, Texarkana, San held on October 20 at St. Demetrios ter suffering from leukemia for the in death by her son, Augustus E. Dra- the late Florias and Anastasia Kankakee, Ill., said his son, Demos Angelo, Fort Worth and Albu- Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. past year. Born on September 23, coules; grandson, Alan Spalding; Michalopoulos Morfesis. He worked Thanos. querque, New Mexico. Thanos said Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery. 1937 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, he and brother, Charles Cooney. Funer- in the maintenance department at On the dance floor during that his father loved Greek food, Greek Calling hours were held at the was the son of the late Gus and De- al services were held on October 26 Schick, Inc. for more than 12 years. wedding, Thanos met Bessie Kocotas. music and the Greek liturgy. Before Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home spina (Cacali) Constantinou. Manny at the Annunciation Church. Contri- Previously, he worked at the famous They were soon married, and started his mother's death in 2001, his par- (arrangements by John G. Adinamis, served for four years as a photogra- butions can be made to the Annunci- Cottage Restaurant as a cook. He a family in Illinois, their son said. ents traveled to Greece, Thanos said. funeral director, 773-736-3833). pher for the United States Air Force. ation Church (64 Hershey Ave., Lan- was a member of Annunciation In 1961, Thanos moved his wife Father Thanos suffered from Memorial donations to St. Demetrios He continued on as a research pho- caster, PA 17603), or to Hospice of Greek Orthodox Church in Lancast- and two children, Demos and Penny, Parkinson's disease and went to live Church appreciated. tographer for L.T.V. in the Marshall Lancaster County (P.O. Box 4125, er, PA. He enjoyed gardening and be- to Houston where he turned from a in an assisted living facility in Sugar Islands. He was a graduate of Penn Lancaster, PA 17604). ing with his family. In addition to his career in retailing to ownership of a Land about six months ago, his son ■ MOUSMOULES, PAULINE C. State University and at age 65, re- wife, surviving are his children, profitable gas station on Houston's said. He never recovered from a bro- The News & Observer reported that tired from the State Department of ■ KARALES, HARRY N. Anastasia K. Molfesi of Lancaster, southwest side. ken hip. Pauline C. “Lena” Mousmoules, 80, Education. He was a member of The Chicago Tribune reported that and John K. (Sandra L.) Morfesis, of In 1978, Thanos opened the In addition to his son, Thanos is of Chapel Hill, NC died on Friday, Kimisis Tis Thetokou Greek Ortho- Harry N. Karales, 85, passed away on Lititz, PA: four grandchildren, Southway Texaco at Gessner and survived by his daughter, Penny October 20. Her funeral was held on dox Church in Aliquippa, and served Thursday, October 26, after a brief Kostantinos and Katerina Morfesis, U.S. Highway 59, which was a full Thanos Balias. Other survivors in- October 31 at Saint Barbara Greek as President of his Organ Club. Man- battle with brain cancer. He was a Maria Papas and Demetrios Kapotis; service gas station, his son said. clude his sisters, Sylvia Thanos Orthodox Church in Durham, NC. ny was also a member of the Scrab- resident of Elmhurst, IL and a U.S. and four great grandchildren, "It was a neighborhood station, Barnes of Sugar Land, Helen Thanos Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial ble Club, and volunteered at The Army veteran of World War II; a life- Demetrios, Nikolaos, Anastasia and where he knew everybody who came Barnes of Bradley, Illinois and Rita Cemetery. Arrangements were by Whitaker Center in Harrisburg. His long Chicago Bears fan, current em- Demetrios; a brother, Varnaris Mor- in there and they sure knew him," Thanos Bruskas and her husband Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in greatest enjoyment came from trav- ployee of DuPage County Assessor, fesis; and a sister, Ysmini Karavias, Thanos said. "He had a lot of good Chris of Tempe, Arizona; as well as Durham. eling. Surviving are a brother, Den- 50-year member of the American Le- both of Ithaki. Funeral services were people skills, and I learned a lot from five grandchildren, numerous nieces, nis Constantine and wife, Saeko, of gion; former Ward Committeeman held on October 25 at the Annuncia- him. He was a good communicator, nephews and godchildren. ■ PATAPIS, PENELOPE Australia, and a sister, Carole Vande- and manager of Chipain's Sporting tion Church.Memorial contributions and he was very extroverted, very A Divine Liturgy and funeral ser- The Sarasota Herald-Tribune report- vort and husband, Robert, of Las Ve- Goods. He was the beloved husband can be made to the Annunciation outgoing, very engaging. I would say vices was held last Thursday morn- ed that Penelope Patapis, 74, of Sara- gas, NV; niece/goddaughter, Vir- of the late Angeline (nee Siavelis); Church (64 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, public relations were his forte." ing, December 21, at Saint Basil the sota died on Wednesday, October 18. ginia Glavan and husband, Joe, of loving father of Alexandra (John) PA 17603). Demos Thanos now runs the Briar- Great Greek Orthodox Church. She was born on November 16, 1931 Aurora, Colorado; great niece, Melis- Manolas; proud "Grandfather" of grove Texaco at Voss and San Felipe. in New York City and came to Sara- sa; uncle, Harry Cacali and wife, Vir- Lexi and Harry; fond uncle of many ■ NICOLOZAKES, STANLEY Growing up in Kankakee, Thanos The Houston Chronicle published sota in 1992 from New York. She was ginia, of Aliquippa; and aunt, Nida nieces and nephews. Funeral ser- The Times Recorder reported that served as an altar boy in the Greek the above on December 21. a member of St. Barbara Greek Or- Cacali, of California; cousins, Dean, vices were held at the Assumption Stanley Nicolozakes, 79, of Cam- thodox Church. Survivors include Allen, Duane and David Cacali and Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. bridge, OH, a stoic gentlemen who sons Dino of Stuart and Andrew of families; and a host of many other Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery in was firm in his convictions, passed Scarsdale, N.Y.; sisters Catherine relatives and friends. Services were River Grove, IL. Arrangements were away suddenly on Thursday, Octo- CLASSIFIEDS Kourakos of Hallendale and Patricia held on October 24 at the Neill Fu- by the Gibbons Funeral Home in ber 26, at Ohio State University Hos- Tzivelos of New York City; a brother, neral Home in Camp Hill, Pennsylva- Elmhurst. Memorial contributions to pital in Columbus. He was born Sep- Andreas of Giorgopolous of Greece; nia. Graveside services were held on the American Cancer Society (1801 tember 14, 1927 in Fairpoint, OH. HELP WANTED (718) 728-8500 and six grandchildren. The funeral October 25 in the Chapel at Wood- Meyers Rd., Suite 100, Oakbrook He was a founding partner, along Not affiliated with any was held at St. Barbara Greek Ortho- lawn Cemetery in Aliquippa. Memo- Terrace, IL 60181) appreciated. with his brother Bill, of the Ni- JOURNALISTS WANTED other funeral home. dox Church. Burial was at Sarasota rial contributions can be made to his colozakes Trucking & Construction Nation’s leading Greek American Memorial Park. Arrangements were church (2111 Davidson Street, ■ KALOGERAS, PARASKEVI S. Company in Cambridge. He was a newspaper needs reporters and as- APOSTOLOPOULOS by Toale Brothers Funeral Home. Aliquippa, PA 15001) or to the Amer- The Record reported that Paraskevi member of the Life-Giving Fountain sistant editor for English weekly Apostle Family - Memorial donations may be made to ican Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Siderias Kalogeras, 95, of Ridgefield, Greek Orthodox Church in Martins paper. Exceptional writing/report- Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - St. Barbara’s Church (7671 N. Lock- (Central PA Chapter, 800 Corporate NJ died Sunday. She was born in Ferry, OH and a veteran of the Kore- ing skills and bilingual fluency a Funeral Directors of wood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL Circle, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA Greece and came to the United an War. He was also past president must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips RIVERDALE 34243), or to St. Jude Children’s 17110). States in 1967. She was a member of of The Cambridge Country Club, and cover letter to 718-472-0510 FUNERAL HOME Inc. Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Mem- the Greek Orthodox Church of the past board member of the Cam- or [email protected]. 5044 Broadway phis, TN 38105). ■ CRETICOS, ANASTASIA M. Ascension in Fairview, NJ. Arrange- bridge Country Club, founding 111609/01 New York, NY 10034 The Chicago Tribune reported that ments were by the Frank A. Patti & member of the local Ducks Unlimit- (212) 942-4000 ■ SERVINIS, THEODOROS Anastasia Majarakis Creticos of Wil- Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home ed, member of the Pan Cretan Asso- FUNERAL HOMES Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE The Detroit Free Press reported that mette, IL passed away peacefully on in Fort Lee, NJ. ciation of Wheeling, WV, member of Theodoros Servinis, 84, passed away Monday, October 23, after a long Twin Isles Country Club in Punta CONSTANTINIDES LITRAS FUNERAL HOME on Sunday, October 22. He was the and fulfilled life that touched many. ■ MEGGIE, ARTHUR Gorda, FL.; life member of VFW Post FUNERAL PARLOR Co. ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, beloved husband of Stavroula for 65 All who met or knew Anne called her The Hartford Courant reported that 3760 of Byesville and member of 405 91st Street INC FUNERAL HOME years; dear father of Maria (Mike) a "true lady." Born on June 3, 1918 Arthur Meggie, 53, of Wethersfield Elks Club of Cambridge. He assisted Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Giankos, Georgia (Andy) Hatzis and and raised in Chicago's south side and East Hartford, CT died on Thurs- with fundraisers with WIC’s; was a (718) 745-1010 Jamaica, NY 11432 the late Zisis; dearest grandfather of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek day, October 26, after a long illness. member of the Polish Club of Fair- Services in all localities - (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 five; great grandfather of two; and Orthodox Church, Anne mentored He joins his parents, Peter and Kula point; donated to many organiza- Low cost shipping to Greece loving uncle of Thomas and Helen many young family and friends. She (Kay) Meggie, in Heaven. He was a tions anonymously; was an avid Petcou. Funeral services were held taught for 17 years at Mallinckrodt beloved son, brother, uncle and card player, golfer; and a member of ANTONOPOULOS TO PLACE YOUR on October 26 in state at Saints Con- College of the North Shore, enlight- friend. A 1972 graduate of Wethers- Guernsey Lodge 66 F&AM, Scottish FUNERAL HOME, INC. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: stantine & Helen Greek Orthodox ening many students on the history field High School, Arthur retired af- Rite Valley of Cambridge, Aladdin Konstantinos Antonopoulos - (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, Church in Westland, MI. Burial was of opera, contemporary music, and ter 27 years of employment at Stop & Temple Shrine and past president of Funeral Director E-MAIL: at Grandlawn Cemetery. analysis of classical music. She also Shop in Wethersfield. He was a Kambri Shrine. Mr. Nicolozakes is 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., classifieds@ thenationalherald.com taught for many years at Mercy High member of the St. George Greek Or- survived by his wife, Frances Astoria, New York 11105 ■ BASDAVANOS, PETER G. School (Mother McAuley Liberal thodox Cathedral. In addition to his Stathakis Nicolozakes, whom he Newsday reported that Peter G. Bas- Arts High School), the high school of love for his family, Arthur was inter- married on January 16, 1955; three REAL ESTATE davanos, of Glen Cove died on her youth. Anne, together with her ested in country music, sports and sons, Bill J. (Laura) Nicolozakes, Wednesday, October 25. He was a husband, Angelo, were among the politics, and he was an avid history Dean S. (Tina) Nicolozakes, James U.S. Army Veteran of WWII; 63-year founding families of Saints Peter & buff. Arthur was known to all as a A. (Connie) Nicolozakes, all of Cam- active member of the Glen Cove Fire Paul Greek Orthodox Church in gentle soul with a kind smile and bridge; seven sisters, Judy Tukes- Department and Charter Member of Glenview, IL and was involved in the happy disposition, and will be bury of Deerfield, IL, Helen (Chris) the Greek Orthodox Church of the early development of the church's missed by all who knew him. He is Vitakis of Seven Hills, OH, Goldie Holy Resurrection in Brookville. He Sunday School. Anne also was ac- survived by a brother and sister-in- Gonakis of Seven Hills, Sophia was the beloved husband of Anasta- tively involved in many philanthrop- law, John Meggie and Heidi Pugliese Brewster of Morristown, OH, Ann sia; loving father of Anne (Leo) Van- ic activities, most recently as a mem- Meggie of Wethersfield; three sisters (Michael) Sapounakis of Columbus, doros, Bill (Maureen) Basdavanos ber of the Charitable Council and of and brothers-in-law, Mary Meggie of OH, Mary Stewart of Columbus, and John (Gina) Basdavanos; cher- the 2006 Gala Committee at Advo- South Windsor, Christina and Jordan OH, and Wanda Butler of Fairpoint; ished grandfather of Erik, Sean, Kel- cate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Smith of Glastonbury, and Dorothy a brother, William G. (Helen) Ni- ly, Nainoa and Alyssa. Funeral ser- Anne earned her Master of Arts De- Meggie (Kahn) and Steven Kahn of colozakes of Cambridge; grandchil- vices were held on October 30 at the gree in musical criticism and analysis West Hartford; six nieces and dren, Deanna Nicole Nicolozakes, Church of the Holy Resurrection. from the University of Chicago, nephews, Andrew and Kassandra John Stanley Nicolozakes, Hanna Arrangements were by the Whitting where she also earned her Bachelor Pugliese, Sara and Peter Smith, and Chaney, Elena, Demi, Jake and Funeral Home in Glen Head, with a of Arts Degree. She was preceded in Andrew and Leah Kahn. Funeral ser- Alexa Nicolozakes, Holly and John firematic service held on October 29 death by her parents, Constantine vices were held on October 31 Saint Hubal. Stanley was predeceased by at the funeral home. Contributions and Catherine (nee Galepides) Ma- George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in his father, Gust G. Nicolozakes; his Hartford, with the Very Rev. John A. mother, Diane Papadakis Nicoloza- subscribe to the church or to the Glen Cove jarakis, and by her brother and sister PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD Fire Department appreciated. in-law, James Demetrios and Heropoulos officiating. Burial was at kes; and his brother, George Ni- via the post-office: Dorothy (nee Duncan) Majarakis. In Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements colozakes. Funeral services were ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 ■ BISK, ROBERT E. addition to her loving husband, An- were by the Dillon-Baxter Funeral held on October 30 at the funeral ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 The Daily Record reported that gelo, she is survived by her son, Peter Home in Wethersfield. The family home, with the Rev. Menelaos Papa- Robert E. Bisk, 71, died on Monday, (Deborah) Creticos; by her daugh- expresses gratitude to the caring georgiou officiating. 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Blanche or e-mailed to: Dracoules, 82, of Lancaster, Pennsyl- Executive Offices [email protected] vania passed away on Sunday, Octo- 117 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570 ber 22, at Heart of Lancaster Region- THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 30, 2006 HOLY LAND 5 Christian Presence Dwindles in Battered Bethlehem Anglican Archbishop Urges Continued from page 1 World Not to Turn its Back arrived in Bethlehem this year – on- ly a small fraction of the tens of LONDON (AP) – There is "an al- they've earned it. They deserve it thousands who would arrive before most total absence" of any belief simply because their need is what it Israeli-Palestinian violence broke that a political solution can be is, and because where human dig- out in late 2000. The diminished found to the Israel-Palestinian con- nity is least obvious, it's most im- number of visitors is a big blow to flict among those who live in the re- portant to make a fuss about it,'' he this city of 30,000. gion, the Archbishop of Canterbury said. Israel says it built the barrier to said in his Christmas Day address. "The child I held last Friday had prevent Palestinian suicide Fresh from a visit to the Holy no merits and achievements; he de- bombers from reaching Israeli pop- Land, the Anglican spiritual leader, served the best in spite of – or be- ulation centers. Palestinians view Dr. Rowan Williams, said in a cause of – having nothing but his the structure, which dips into parts speech aired this past Monday, De- helplessness. God does not let us of the West Bank, as a land grab. cember 25, that he found it chilling have what's left over from the grace In his homily at midnight Mass how many people in the region had given to holy and honorable peo- in Bethlehem, Latin Patriarch given up hope for a negotiated ple. He doesn't look around for Michel Sabbah, the Roman peace settlement, and urged the some small bonus that might come Catholic Church's highest official in rest of the world not to turn its from the end-of-year surplus in the the Holy Land, appealed to Pales- backs on the region. budget. He gives the best: Himself; tinians to halt their recent "fratrici- Both Israeli and Palestinian His life, His presence, in His eternal dal struggles," and called for an end communities feared a future in to Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed, as which they were allowed to disap- well. pear, "while the world looks else- "The conflict here has lasted too where," Williams said. long," he said. "It is high time that "Go and see; go and listen; let the leaders who have our destinies them know, Israelis and Palestini- in their hands in this land – specifi- ans alike, that they will be heard cally, the Palestinian and Israeli and not forgotten. Both communi- leaders, as well as those of the in- ties, in their different ways, dread – ternational community – it is time with good reason – a future in for all of them to take new mea- which they will be allowed to dis- sures that will bring an end to the appear while the world looks else- long phase of death in our history, where. The beginning of some con- and lead us into a new phase in the fidence in the possibility of a future history of this Holy Land." AP/ALVARO BARRIENTOS is the assurance that there are Sabbah asked all political lead- A Greek Orthodox priest prays in the Grotto at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the enough people in the world com- ers and adversaries, including Is- birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem last Sunday, December 24. The church is mitted to not looking away and raeli troops and those "who are administered by a coalition of Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic clerics. The Orthodox control the main pretending it isn't happening. It classified as extremists and terror- section of the church (the basilica). The church is sacred to adherents of both Christianity and Islam. may not sound like a great deal, but ists " to "examine their conscience." it is open to all of us to do; and To get to town, Sabbah rode in the Pontiff added, speaking from a the crowd. Thousands of people joined by without friendship, it isn't possible his motorcade through a huge steel balcony overlooking Saint Peter's Standing outside his empty sou- marching bands; clergymen in ma- to ask of both communities the gate in the separation barrier. The Square. venir shop, George Baboul said this genta skullcaps; and children hard questions that have to be robed clergyman was led into Earlier, Abbas expressed hope is the "worst Christmas" he has seen dressed as Santa Claus celebrated asked, the questions about the Palestinian-controlled territory by a that his meeting with Israeli Prime in more than 30 years. Baboul's Christmas Eve in the center of Beth- killing of the innocent and the bru- formal escort of five Israeli police- Minister Ehud Olmert Saturday shop, the "Bethlehem Star Store," is lehem last Sunday, doing their best tal rejection of each other's dignity men mounted on horses. Two Is- would lead to a peace break- in a prime location, at the side of to dispel the gloom hovering over and liberty," he said. raeli Border Police troops closed through. He called the meeting "a the Church of the Nativity, but he Jesus' traditional birthplace. Most During his visit to Bethlehem, AP/KEVIN FRAYER the gate behind him. good start." said there is no business. were local residents or Christian the West Bank town where Chris- A Christian tourist prays in front At the Vatican, Pope Benedict "I congratulate our people, espe- "No tourists are coming," said Arabs from neighboring Israel, with tians believe Jesus was born, of a ceramic Baby Jesus in the XVI voiced a similar message on cially our Christian brothers, not Baboul, 72, who opened the shop a sprinkling of foreign tourists. Williams said the Israeli-built secu- Church of the Nativity in Bethle- Christmas Day, taking note of the only here, but all around the world in 1967. "I don't know what's the With every passing Christmas, rity wall which cut through it sym- hem last Friday, December 22. recent meeting between Israeli for Christmas and the New Year. reason for that. There are no prob- the Holy Land's Christian commu- bolized what was "deeply wrong in Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and God bless us," said Abbas, who is lems. Bethlehem is safe, but nity shrinks a bit. The native Pales- the human heart." Son and Word. He gives Jesus to be Palestinian President Mahmoud Muslim. tourists are afraid to come." tinian Christian population has In the sermon, delivered at the born, to die and rise again, and to Abbas. This Christmas is the first under By evening, however, Manger dipped below 2 percent of the West Christmas Day service at Canter- call us into full fellowship with Him "With deep apprehension I a Palestinian Authority governed Square was bustling with thou- Bank, Gaza Strip and Arab East bury Cathedral, Williams also in the Spirit. He gives us his own think, on this festive day, of the by the militant Islamic group sands of people. The small contin- Jerusalem, down from at least 15 spoke of how he was inspired by a passion and urgency to go where Middle East, marked by so many Hamas. To alleviate Christian fears gent of foreign tourists included a percent in 1950, by some esti- hospital director in Bethlehem. human dignity is most threatened grave crises and conflicts, and I ex- ahead of the holiday, Hamas Polish choir group and a handful of mates. Bethlehem is now less than "Dr. Tabash said that all of this is and pour out extravagantly the press my hope that the way will be promised that it would send pilgrims from South Korea who 20 percent Christian. important simply because 'the riches of love,'' he added. opened to a just and lasting peace," $50,000 to decorate Manger gathered to sing carols in one cor- In Gaza, where 3,000 Christians poorest deserve the best.' The poor- Last Saturday, December 23, Benedict said in his traditional "Ur- Square in the center of town for the ner of the square, interrupted live among around 1.4 million est deserve the best. when you hear Williams clashed with the British bi et Orbi" speech – Latin for "to the holiday. It was not clear if the mon- briefly by the loud call to prayer Muslims, the head of the tiny Ro- that, I wonder if you can take in just Government when he said the city and to the world." ey ever arrived. from a nearby mosque. man Catholic community, Father how revolutionary it is. They do not "shortsightedness" and "ignorance" "I place in the hands of the di- Manger Square and the sur- Israel's Tourism Ministry forecast Manuel Musallem, canceled Mid- deserve what's left over when the of Britain's policies on Iraq were vine Child of Bethlehem the indica- rounding buildings were decorated 18,000 tourists would visit Bethle- night Mass celebration, citing re- more prosperous have had their fill, putting Christian communities in tions of a resumption of dialogue in bright neon lights. Bands per- hem this year, up from 16,000 last cent Palestinian infighting between or what can be patched together on the region at risk. The Foreign Of- between the Israelis and the Pales- formed on a stage, and a large year, but far below the tens of thou- Fatah and Hamas. a minimal budget as some sort of fice issued a quick rebuttal, saying tinians, which we have witnessed screen beamed images of Palestin- sands of people who thronged "The children told me Santa damage limitation. And they don't their suffering was caused by the in recent days, and the hope of fur- ian flags and officials. But few for- Manger Square at the height of Claus won't come this year because 'deserve' the best because they've "intolerant extremism" of those op- ther encouraging developments," eign tourists appeared to be among peacemaking in the 1990's. it's too dangerous," he said. worked for it and everyone agrees posed to a democratic society.

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And each time the powers that be ground. tributing – in a professional way – First, President Papadopoulos come up with a new plan, the next Alexander Kambelis contributions from across our com- needs to open direct talks with set of proposals is consistently Chicago, Illinois TNH Man of the Year: Paul Sarbanes Continued from page 1 PRESS CLIPPINGS hauled corporate fraud, securities and accounting laws, won the Senate’s unanimous approval with a 97-0 vote in 2002. The law created a federal accounting oversight board; made it easier to prosecute executives who destroy documents or knowingly file false finan- O Muslimtown of Bethlehem: Christians Flee Persecution cial reports; and imposed stiffer penalties, adding a felony for securities fraud punishable by 25 years in prison. By Elizabeth Day bury, Dr. Rowan Williams, and Cardi- ence of the appalling violence Chris- apply for an infrequently granted According to Peter Marudas, who served as Mr. Sarbanes’ chief of staff The Mail on Sunday nal Cormac Murphy O’Connor, the tians face. Five years ago, his two sis- permit to visit Jerusalem, barely ten for more than 23 years, even though the legislation also bears Rep. Oxley’s head of the Roman Catholic Church ters, Rada, 24, and Dunya, 18, were minutes away by car. “It is like living name, “It was typical Sarbanes – using a consensus-building approach to BETHLEHEM – All is quiet in Bethle- in England and Wales, are to lead a shot dead by Muslim gunmen in their in a prison,” says Shadt Abu-Ayash, a win bipartisan support. He skillfully handled all the tedious, unglamorous hem. On Manger Square, the Church joint delegation to Bethlehem this own home. 29-year-old Roman Catholic shop- work for many months, and produced a solid piece of legislation to serve of the Nativity stands in the pale week to express their solidarity with Their crime was to be young, at- keeper. the public interest. He was really the driving force behind Sarbanes-Oxley gloom of dusk, its doors open to pass- the beleaguered Christian populace. tractive Christian women who wore The Roman Catholic Mayor of for the entire Congress.” ing pilgrims. The town, according to the Cardinal, Western clothes and no veil. Rada Bethlehem, Dr. Victor Batarseh, says, The Senator’s considerable achievements as a federal legislator are on- But inside, the nave is devoid of is being “steadily strangled.” had been sleeping with a Muslim “'The political situation in Lebanon ly part of the equation, however. His integrity and good character are the visitors, and the collection boxes are The sense of a creeping Islamic man in the months before her death. and the instability of politics in Pales- other major factors. depleted of coins. fundamentalism is all around in A terrorist organization, the Al- tine has affected tourism and pilgrim- The one thing most often said about Senator Sarbanes, even his oppo- In the candlelit grotto downstairs, Bethlehem. A mosque on one side of Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, issued a state- age. Hotels, restaurants and souvenir nents will agree, is that he was a public servant who was deeply commit- a silver star marks the spot where Je- Manger Square stands directly oppo- ment claiming responsibility, which shops are owned by mostly Chris- ted to serving his constituents responsibly. People trusted him. sus is supposed to have been born. site the Greek Orthodox and Roman said, “We wanted to clean the Pales- tians so it affects them badly. We have “His character and humility have been the hallmark of his political ca- It is one of the most sacred sites in Catholic churches, while in the tinian house of prostitutes.” 65 percent unemployment and about reer. He has always viewed himself as a public servant, and he has always Christendom, but there are no evening, the muezzin’s call to prayer Jeriez says, “A Christian man is 2,000 bedrooms in hotels that are taken his job very seriously. He’s an extremely hard worker. He’s extreme- tourists lining up to see it. Just 500 clashes with the peal of church bells. weak compared to a Muslim man. empty.” ly conscientious. And the reason he got elected and re-elected so many yards down the road, Joseph Shops selling Santa Claus outfits They have bigger, more powerful Bethlehem’s hotel owners esti- times is because the people really trusted him. His opponents often called Canawati is not looking forward to and mother-of-pearl statuettes of the families, and they know people high mate that tourist numbers have him the ‘stealth senator’ because he was always so quiet about the way he Christmas. The expansive lobby of Virgin Mary have their shutters paint- up in the Palestinian authority.” dropped sharply, from 91,276 each did his work. They always tried to paint that as a negative picture about his 77-room Hotel Alexander is emp- ed a sun-bleached green, the color of I FEEL TRAPPED month for the millennium celebra- him, but the voters knew better. Paul Sarbanes may speak softly, but he ty and, he says, “There is no hope for Islam. And in the Al-Jacir Palace, The fear of attack has prompted tions in 2000 to little more than carries a big stick,” Mr. Marudas told the National Herald. the future of the Christian communi- Bethlehem’s only luxury hotel, there many Christian families to emigrate, 1,500 a month now. That kind of character – to say nothing of his work ethic – commends it- ty. We don’t think things are going to is a baubled Christmas tree in recep- including Mr. Canawati’s sister, her During the past six years, 50 self very well to good and decent public service, and inspired the loyalty of get better. For us, it is finished.” tion and a card showing the direction husband and their three children restaurants, 28 hotels and 240 sou- those around him, and it is exactly that type of character which sets itself Life for Palestinian Christians such of Mecca in the rooms. who now live in New Jersey. “I want venir shops have closed. as an example for all Greek Americans to follow. as 50-year-old Joseph has become in- George Rabie, a 22-year-old taxi to leave, but nobody will buy my Samir Qumsieh is general manag- When he announced his retirement back in March of 2005, he did creasingly difficult in Bethlehem, and driver from the Bethlehem suburb of business,” Mr. Canawati says. “I feel er of Al-Mahed Nativity which is the something he consistently and often did throughout his long and distin- many of them are leaving. Beit Jala, is proud of his Christianity, trapped. We are isolated.” only Christian television station in guished career: He thanked his parents. The town’s Christian population even though it puts him in daily dan- This isolation was heightened Bethlehem. He has had death threats “Foremost, I want to thank my parents, who came to this country as im- has dwindled from more than 85 per- ger. Two months ago, he was beaten when, last year, Bethlehem found it- and visits from armed men demand- migrants from Greece. From them, I first learned about the meaning of a cent in 1948 to 12 percent of its up by a gang of Muslims who were self behind Israel’s security wall, a ing three acres of his land, and he is democratic society and the potential it offers to move up the ladder of op- 60,000 inhabitants in 2006. visiting Bethlehem from nearby He- 400-mile-long concrete barrier which now ready to leave. portunity on the basis of ability, hard work and conviction,” he said. There are reports of religious per- bron and who had spotted the cruci- separates Jewish and Palestinian ar- “As Christians, we have no future He has never forgotten his roots, and he was always at the forefront of secution – in the form of murders, fix hanging on his windscreen. eas, and was designed to stop suicide here,” he says. “We are melting away. Hellenic issues in the Congress. beatings and land grabs. “Every day, I experience discrimi- bombers. In 2004, half the Israeli fa- “Next summer I will leave this coun- But perhaps his crowning achievement in all the above-mentioned re- Meanwhile, the breakdown in se- nation,” he says. “It is a type of talities caused by such attacks were try to go to the States. How can I con- gards is his legacy, which lives on in his son, John, who is now following curity is putting off tourists, leading racism. We are a minority, so we are (allegedly) committed by extremists tinue? I would rather have a beauti- his father’s footsteps by getting elected as a rookie congressman this past to economic hardship for Christians, an easier target. Many extremists from Bethlehem. ful dream in my head about what my November. who own most of the town’s hotels, from the villages are coming into Last year, tourists trying to get to home is like, not the nightmare of the Paul Sarbanes authored immensely important legislation for his coun- restaurants and souvenir shops. Bethlehem.” the town were forced to stand in line reality.” try, and he consistently defended Hellenic interests throughout his career. STEADILY STRANGLED Jeriez Moussa Amaro, a 27-year- for hours as their papers were He represented his state and his community with honor and dignity, free of The situation has become so des- old aluminum craftsman from Beit checked, while Bethlehem inhabi- The Daily Mail published the above scandal and shame. He is indisputably the great role model for his son, perate that the Archbishop of Canter- Jala, is another with firsthand experi- tants going the other way must now on December 17. who is the first to admit that the good Sarbanes name helped him win Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District seat, the same seat once occupied by his father. Thus, as a successful legislator and highly respected public official; as a proud and dedicated Hellene; as a person who pursued excellence through- out his life; and as a good father to his children, who has clearly taught Recognizing Bethlehem: The Manger Gets Farther Away them to be both good Americans and good Greeks, Paul Sarbanes is most deserving of being chosen the National Herald’s Man of the Year 2006. By Amelia Thomas tionable musical taste, secreted recent day: "It seems it will be a sad fant Jesus and, when a drop of her The Christian Science Monitor somewhere behind the scenes. Christmas. Nobody is here. Not a milk spilled, the cave turned white. After passport checks and a fair sausage. In the old days, we had The grotto's rock still gleams "O little town of Bethlehem, how amount of wandering, the eerily 5,000 visitors per day; now, perhaps white – though, in full view, a work Apostles of Peace still we see thee lie…" quiet terminal to find the exit, visi- 50." crew gives the ceilings a fresh lick of The holiday carol couldn't be tors pass through stadium-like turn- He poses with tourists for photos white paint. For centuries, women This is the well-chosen title of a full-page ad which ran in the New York more right. The Christmas lights are stiles – the squeeze immediately until a cell phone suddenly shrieks, from across the world have visited Times last Thursday, December 21, and in most editions of the Interna- on, but nobody's home; plastic San- prompting questions about how a bouncing a tinny pop melody the Milk Grotto to pray for fertility, tional Herald Tribune, as well as in both our publications, the Greek-lan- tas on Star Street wiggle to Arabic heavily pregnant woman on a don- around the walls of the cavernous even taking away chips of cave rock, guage daily and the English-language weekly. renditions of "Frosty the Snow- key would fare here today. Then, vis- space. "Lovely ladies, excuse me," he to place under their mattresses. One Just below this title ran the, by-now, historic picture of Ecumenical Pa- man," and Jesus holograms and itors move into Bethlehem through says, toddling off toward the phone, local tour guide, father of six and triarch Bartholomew holding the hand of Pope Benedict XVI high on the vials of "Best Quality Holy Water, a gap in the looming concrete wall, "it might be my wife." with another unexpectedly on the balcony of the Patriarchal office, sending a message of cooperation and Authenticity Guaranteed" crowd emblazoned overhead with a faintly Tourists, shepherded by a local way, grins: "Perhaps I've been here continuingly improving relations between the two great Churches. the shelves of Nativity Street shops. wry Israeli Tourist Board message: Palestinian guide, move through a too often." We applaud those whose idea it was to come up with this advertise- But nowadays, the streets are de- "Go In Peace." door where, on the opposite side, Any self-respecting Christmas ment, as well as those who paid for it. void of Christmas souvenir shop- The intrepid tourist can then the same solemn young priests from tourist's agenda includes Shep- Bartholomew needs more exposure in the mainstream American press. pers. Bethlehem, historic birthplace choose from dozens of taxi drivers the mass sell devotional candles for herds' Fields, outside the town. The A Papal visit to Turkey would normally present such an opportunity. Un- of Jesus and modern-day home to all vying for trade from the one cus- a steep $15 per bundle. Onward, New Testament says this is where fortunately, the coverage given to the Pope’s visit almost exclusively cen- 48,000 Palestinians – teetering on tomer to come their way all day. down old stone stairs, lies what the shepherds were watching their tered around his previous statements about the violent nature of Islam the precarious brink of the West They assure a bargain price – "Ten most come to see: the Grotto of the flocks when they were visited by an and his first official visit to an Islamic country, which also happens to be Bank – has brought out its usual line dollars, cheap price, my friend; is Nativity. angel of the Lord, who told them, seeking admission to the European Union. of products. And, like much of the long journey" – for what's actually a Here, most Christians believe, is "For unto you is born this day in the So why not create the opportunity to promote the Pope’s visit, as it re- atmosphere in this important Holy very short trip to the heart of one of the original stable where Jesus was city of David a Savior, Who is Christ lates directly to the Patriarch, and speak about the serious problems con- Land site, it's not always what the the great religious sites of the world: born. This theory has recently, to the Lord." Here, amid fragrant pines fronting the Patriarchate, even if it had to be in the form of a newspaper serious pilgrim might expect. There Manger Square. much chagrin, been contested by nailed with mystifying "No Eating" ad? are plastic Christmas trees, frothy The cobbled squares – lined with Aviram Oshri, an Israeli Antiquities signs, there's a squat, modern We would suggest, however, that as the Patriarch appeals to a wider au- tinsel and fluorescent Archangel shops (largely shuttered), money Authority archaeologist, who main- church shaped like a shepherd's tent dience through the Pope’s presence, even asking indirectly for their sup- Gabriel baubles. changers (mostly closed) and the St. tains that the Bethlehem mentioned and an underground nativity scene, port, he also try to normalize his relations with the Greeks of Australia and But unlike pre-intifada years, George restaurant (almost empty) – in the Bible was actually another complete with a surprised-looking of Greece itself; with the Russians; and, of course, with the Greek Ameri- when floods of Christian tourists feeds onto a second diminutive one in Israel near Nazareth. "First," stuffed sheep. can community, which constitutes his greatest leverage (after the Hellenic from the U.S., Europe and Latin square peppered with touts clutch- grumbles the tour guide, "they take With Israeli settlements en- Republic) against the Turks. America descended on the town ing olivewood rosaries and tour our freedom, then our livelihoods, croaching on the horizon along That said, it is quite useful that the names of 73 U.S. senators who each year with credit cards at the guides without flocks. Here stands and now they want to take the Baby with the overspill from Bethlehem, signed the petition appealing to Turkey to grant the Patriarchate the free- ready (filling up on Virgin Mary the first item on any good Christmas Jesus, too." it's hard to imagine those few soli- dom it needs and deserves to properly carry out its mission were printed in candles – "see her weep wax" – and tour of Bethlehem: the ancient The grotto, swathed in brocade is tary shepherds witnessing that mo- the ad. shirts emblazoned with, "My mom Church of the Nativity. low, narrow and shaped to represent ment of wonder all alone. But with But we also think it is in poor taste, and indeed could be counterpro- went to the birthplace of Christ, Originally built around 330 AD, Jesus on a crucifix. It's dimly lit, and the tour group a good few steps be- ductive, to expose those senators who refused to signed the petition, al- and all I got was this lousy T-shirt"), then rebuilt in its current form in the an air of magic, mystery and sanctity hind, it's a tranquil spot to savor most surely making them our adversaries and more susceptible to ap- hardly anyone's here to appreciate Sixth Century by (Byzantine) Ro- mingles with thick incense and a Bethlehem's enduring, endearing proaches by Turkey. it. man Emperor Justinian, Christians faint smell of musty curtains. "Oh, connection to the Christmas story – It is important to note that a careful reading of the states which the sen- This may have something to do largely agree it marks the birthplace like, wow," exclaims a white-sneak- if not to savor that festive mince pie. ators represent – both those who signed and those who did not – reveal a with how tourists now have to get of Jesus, though archeological evi- ered, baseball-capped American Back in Manger Square, a mod- natural dynamic: Senators from states with significant Greek American here. A daytrip to the Christmas dence suggests it's also the site of a woman, reaching for a digital cam- est crowd forms for the annual populations signed the petition, while others with small Greek popula- sites of Bethlehem starts at the vast, much earlier shrine to another Mid- era. lighting of the Christmas tree, per- tions did not. distinctly unmerry military "securi- dle Eastern hero, Adonis. "There," points their guide, in the formed with as much pomp and cer- This speaks volumes about the workings of a democratic system like ty terminal" opened by Israel just It is administered jointly by the spirit of 'X marks the spot,' "is the emony as local officials can muster. ours, as well as to the possibilities for our community to yield considerably before Christmas 2005. Along with Greek Orthodox Church, the Armen- place where Jesus was actually Just behind the tree, a waiter at the more influence if it were better informed about our issues and therefore the "security wall," it blocks what, ian Church and the Roman Catholic born." The spot is marked neatly by Bar Casanova drapes Christmas better able to mobilize. for centuries, was the pilgrimage Church. And a squeeze through the a 14-point silver star set in the floor. lights around a window. Nearby, a Finally, we find the decision to portray the “Orthodox Christians of route between Jerusalem and Beth- tiny entrance, known as the "Door of The guide shakes his head sadly: postcard seller closes up shop. America,” as well as the “300 million Orthodox Christians throughout the lehem. Humility" – so-called because you "Once there was such a long queue A few years ago, Bethlehem resi- world” as those represented by the advertisement, and on whose behalf Amid signs enthusiastically re- can't help but bow in order to step in to get in that we allowed each per- dents were looking forward to a the authors ask Turkey to show “religious tolerance” toward the Phanar, to questing that you "Please Keep this – lands visitors in an Orthodox litur- son only two minutes in here. Look tourist-filled new millennium. Now, be a gross error. Terminal Clean," the visitor finds gy. A few young priests in black pill- at the star, touch the star, photo- tour guides, touts and trinket-sell- Why not simply speak with pride and actually name the Greek Ameri- himself or herself in a vast metal box hats and padded vests chant graph the star, then move along. ers would be happy with the coming can community which, as every one knows, is really behind this advertise- hangar. Gantries high overhead are amid a medieval fantasy of gold, Now," he sighs glancing at his watch, of just a few wise men – preferably ment? patrolled by yawning machinegun- crystal and ancient icons. "they can stay as long as they want." with space to fill in their Christmas By refusing to name, even once, the real group supporting the Patriar- toting soldiers. An occasional snip- FROM 5,000 TO 50 The next stop, especially for stockings. chate, not only is the message diluted, it also makes it less effective than it pet of Snoop Dogg blasts out incon- To one side, an older orthodox those anxious for their own bundle otherwise could have been, especially now that the Patriarch’s relations gruously through the public address priest, purple cassock stretched tight of joy (preferably with a crib for a The Christian Science Monitor with Turkish authorities are at a low point due to customary strangulation system, testament to other bored across an ample belly, whispers bed), is the Milk Grotto. In this cave, published the above on Decem- tactics the Turks continue to use against the Patriarchate. soldiers, armed with CD's and ques- glumly to the only tour group of this legend has it, Mary nursed the in- ber 20. THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 30, 2006 VIEWPOINTS 7 The Ottoman Legacy and its Effects on the Balkans

It is a unique feature of the Balka- tion of the Turks them- tomans, the sultan’s per- triarchate of Constantinople. fared considerably better than other to think they were anything other ns, including most of the European selves, did they perpetu- sonal household, the mil- For the first time since the hey- groups in Western Europe. The lim- than inferior. Consequently, oppo- states, that the Ottoman period in ate an Asiatic legacy or, itary establishment, the day of Byzantium, all the Orthodox ited privileges and the fact that the sition to the Ottomans in the form the region is defined as a negative by virtue of Ottoman ex- bureaucracy, the Muslim Christians were under a single reli- Ottomans did not embark on whole- of violence, tax evasion and subver- and regressive historical experience. pansion in the Balkan religious establishment gious and civil administration. This sale forcible conversions enabled sion of Ottoman officials through In contrast, the earlier Roman con- Peninsula and in the and the members of the enhanced the power of the Ecu- the Balkan peoples to maintain their bribery became the tools of resis- quest of the same area is character- Eastern Mediterranean, educational institutions menical Patriarch who, along with respective identities into the 19th tance. ized as benevolent, and as having a did they transform into formed the ruling elite of the group of families that revolved Century. Mass conversions to Islam The collapse of the Ottoman positive contribution to Western civ- the first European Mus- the Ottoman system. Al- around the Church, had direct ac- did take place, but were in reaction Empire and the establishment of ilization. Furthermore, ancient lim state? most all of these were cess to the sultan’s court and formed to particular circumstances in some the Greek state in the 1830’s did Greece and Rome led to the synthe- There is no single an- Muslims. the Greek Orthodox hierarchy with- Balkan regions. not end foreign control. The reign sis of the Greco-Roman world of swer to any of these The rest of the popu- in the Ottoman establishment. In ef- To a great extent, the golden age of Othon, the first king of Greece, by DR. ANDRE Byzantium, but the Ottomans repre- questions. One factor is lation, collectively fect, the Patriarch assumed the sta- of the Ottoman Empire was also the effectively meant rule by the small GEROLYMATOS sented an alien and primitive peo- certain: The Ottoman known as the reaya, of tus of an Ottoman official with the age of Orthodox supremacy in the army of Bavarian officials which ple. component can not be Special flock, represented the official rank of vizier. Indeed, the ex- secular affairs of Balkan societies. had accompanied the monarch to Another consideration to explain disentangled from the to The National bottom layers. Upward pansion of the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman armies not only kept his new kingdom. The next king, the negative interpretation of the evolution of the Balkans, Herald mobility for this group complimented and enhanced the the Western heretics out, but also George I, a competent but equally Ottoman period is that the Roman for it is as prevalent as depended on a stratified power of the Patriarch. protected the privileged position of foreign monarch, ruled through conquests of the Balkan Peninsula the contribution of the system of the availability The Ottoman conquests of the the Orthodox Church and clergy Greek politicians and bureaucrats, and Asia Minor were relatively Hellenic and Roman legacies to the of opportunities based on whether Balkans, Asia Minor and Anatolia es- within the confines of the empire. but a large segment of the Greek quick, and the indigenous popula- region. Equally relevant is that Turk- one was Muslim or Christian. Under sentially created a cohesive Ortho- This security and the purity of the people still lived within the decay- tions were afterwards integrated ish habits, traditions, laws and social the new regime, all the sultan’s non- dox community by bringing within faith came at a price, nonetheless: ing Ottoman Empire. and eventually given equal status institutions were as much the prod- Muslim subjects were organized in one empire almost all the followers Balkan societies stagnated and suf- In the 20th Century, coups and within the Roman Empire. uct of Asian culture as they were the religious communities identified as of the Orthodox Christian faith. The fered a radical decline of material counter-coups, wars, occupation, In contrast, Turkey’s heritage is result of the Ottoman Empire’s Eu- millets, which permitted a consider- Ottoman Empire consolidated, and wealth. Literacy and intellectual life resistance, civil wars and authori- the chronicles of Ottoman bar- ropean elements. able degree of local autonomy. The even expanded, the frontiers of the in general practically vanished. tarian governments continued to barism committed against the in- Effectively, the origin of the Ot- strictly religious affiliation of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In turn, Perhaps the most difficulty Ot- alienate large parts of the Greek habitants of Constantinople in tomans is not a history of a single so- millet structure excluded any notion the Ottomans also coalesced as a so- toman legacy to overcome is the population, thus perpetuating the 1453, supplemented by stories of ciety, but a synthesis of several dis- of national, ethnic, linguistic or cul- ciety by absorbing Byzantium. The Balkan people’s attitude to the Ottoman regime or, more precisely, continued brutality during the Ot- tinct cultures, traditions, customs tural identity and, to a great extent, religious and educational infrastruc- state. For half a millennium, the the fear and suspicion of the state toman period. The Balkan stories of and peoples. The Ottoman Empire created artificial communities. The ture remained uniquely Turkish, but Greeks, as well as the other Balkan and its organs. Turkish atrocities reinforce these is, in fact, the culmination of forces Armenians, for example, were divid- the other parts of the Ottoman struc- nations, were under the tutelage of traits as specifically Ottoman and which instigated mass movements ed along religious lines into Catholic ture borrowed or adopted Byzantine a foreign power which refused to Dr. Gerolymatos is Chair of Hel- exclusively oriental – foreign ele- of tribes across continents which, in and Gregorian nations, whereas all institutions, customs and habits countenance sharing the empire on lenic Studies at Simon Fraser Uni- ments grafted onto the Balkans and turn, swept away old empires and the Orthodox peoples in the Balka- which provided the trappings of em- an equal footing. Between periods versity in Vancouver, British Co- only adopted by the inhabitants dur- reconstituted new dominions which ns, Asia Minor and the Arab pire. of benevolent rule, the Ottoman lumbia and the author of “Red ing times of conflict. These accounts effectively replaced and supple- provinces of the empire were placed It can be, and has been, argued regime taxed, oppressed, executed, Acropolis, Black Terror: The evolved as salient features of mod- mented the secular and religious ab- within the Greek Orthodox millet that, on the whole, the Christian tortured, depopulated and never Greek Civil War and the Origins of ern Greek historiography, and as lit- solutism of Byzantium. and under the jurisdiction of the Pa- subjects of the Ottoman Empire allowed non-Muslim populations Soviet-American Rivalry.” erary dramatic themes. Early mod- Ultimately, did the Ottomans ern Greek ballads, poetry, songs and simply borrow extensively from prose are peppered with poignant Byzantium and recreate it within an tales of suffering and stories of Turk- Islamic context as a hybrid state, or ish savagery. did the Turks establish a new and The Ottoman era in Southeastern unique empire with only superficial Europe is marked by periods of great references to Greek and Roman in- upheaval and hardships inflicted by stitutions? the Turks on their subject popula- Without a doubt, the end of the tions, and times of benevolent ad- Roman Empire in the East is identi- ministration and prosperity which fied as a ‘fin de cycle’ of an era. The enhanced the living standard of all great city which bridged East and Ottoman subjects. These extreme at- West had ceased to hold any moral titudes are still prevalent in the or political sway over the monar- Balkans in the 1990’s and, to a de- chies and city-states of Europe. The gree, in the rest of Europe. Greek Orthodox for their part, after The popular (and official) history the initial shock of defeat, came to of religious minorities or ethnic terms with the new conquerors. In- groups in the Balkans is spiked with deed, Mehmet II assumed the role of illustrations of unrelenting cruelty defender of the Orthodox faith and and inexplicable human suffering, undertook to re-establish the Ortho- or in modern parlance, “ethnic dox Church on solid foundations. cleansing and genocide.” To para- The new regime established by phrase Alexis de Tocqueville, Balkan Mehmet attempted to create two es- and European ethnic groups, sentially parallel, yet unequal com- whether Christian or Muslim, have munities, each with its own social, learned nothing and remember economic and political hierarchies, everything. but both under the absolute control In this respect, the Turkish factor of the sultan. in Balkan history is hostage to sever- Inasmuch as Mehmet chose to al fundamental questions. Were the sever the influence of the old Turk- Ottomans simply one more in a se- ish families over the sultanate, he ries of conquerors which annexed conversely institutionalized the po- the Balkans to their respective em- sition of the Greek Orthodox within AP/OSAMU HONDA pires? Was the Turkish, and by ex- the Ottoman Empire both at the Let history judge how well he did for Cyprus tension Muslim, presence in the re- apex and at the bottom of the social gion an aberration, stifling and di- and political structure. The general (L-R) Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, out-going United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Turkish Prime Minis- verting the future course of Balkan social order of Ottoman society was ter Recep Tayyip Erdogan all smile alongside Maestro Daniel Barenboim during a photo-op before a concert sponsored by the Government of history? Albeit the most intractable categorized within intersecting hori- Spain in honor of the Secretary-General this past December 18 at U.N. headquarters in New York. Annan submitted a U.N. blueprint for the re- question to address is the disposi- zontal layers. The professional Ot- unification of Cyprus, now known as the Anan Plan, in April 2004 which was resoundingly rejected by Greek Cypriots in referendum. The 21st Century, and the New Rules of the Game

2007. The 21st Century moves at the helm on both sides knew the primary weapons in this their countries of origin strategic move which reflects the re- its. The current policy reflects na- on as a more complex, more ad- limits of their action, and were struggle, yet a grand and operation, and alities of the new century, in spite of tionalistic thinking of the past cen- vanced technological world un- largely able to curb their appetite coalition of all those where governments had transient problems of adjustment. tury. Be that as it may, the improve- folds – a world more confusing, and for irresponsible adventures. And states which feel threat- control over their Domestic barriers to progress ment in the relations between in many ways more frightening, both sides on each of these conflicts ened has yet to take economies, seem less continue to hold the Greek econo- Greece and Turkey is generally a than the world we knew in the pre- at least knew who and where the shape. Instead of pro- certain now. my back. They are mostly relics of positive development and a vious century. Our leaders grope for enemy was. moting such a grand al- All this did not come the past century. In spite of recent promise for a better future, al- answers to the bewildering ques- Today, the threat comes from in- liance, including both by design. It resulted efforts at modernization, the bu- though the continuing division of tions which confront them. They dividuals who use inexpensive Muslim and non-Muslim mostly from the explo- reaucracy continues to slow down Cyprus and the presence of Turkish seldom measure up to the task weapons to cause minor physical governments and peo- sive growth of technolo- processes because of ingrained troops in the island’s northern terri- since most of their intellectual tools damage, but inordinate psychologi- ple, to isolate the terror- gy, a technology which habits, rather than legal impedi- tory remains a point of contention draw on the experiences of the cen- cal havoc, as they render useless ist extremists and their has made national fron- ments. The trade unions continue inherited from the last century. tury which has passed. our sophisticated and expensive patrons, we find our- by DR. D.G. tiers as legal barriers al- to exert stifling control over the The strategy currently followed In the 20th Century, the First weapons which reflect the needs selves bogged down in a KOUSOULAS most irrelevant. economy by clinging stubbornly to by the government of the Republic and the Second World Wars, and and strategies of the century which war where elusive oppo- Special The complex eco- the use of non-economic strikes of Cyprus is designed to take full le- then the Cold War, were conflicts has passed. Our military, educated nents of different stripes to The National nomic relationships and and demonstrations as a weapon of gal advantage of its membership in among major states. In the two and trained on the strategic and frustrate our military Herald the problems they create imposing their political agendas. the European Union. However, by world wars, one group of states tactical doctrines of the previous tactics and weapons de- can no longer be solved The educational system continues trying to influence Turkey’s path to fought for the conquest of territory, century, finds it difficult to devise signed mostly to deal by narrow, nationalistic to be politicized and inefficient, E.U. membership, the Papadopou- and the opposing states fought strategies and tactics which can with the conflicts of the previous prescriptions. Growing needs for forcing parents to pay for tutoring los government may be engaged in back. When one side was beaten, successfully confront the chal- century. energy can not be satisfied by sim- schools, thus turning the idea of a risky gamble. Cypriot policies will authorized representatives from lenges we face. Like a very costly During the Cold War, the United ply resorting to a blind competition free education into fiction. The be tolerated only as long as the Eu- both sides met to sign an agree- laboratory experiment, Iraq has be- States, its prestige high, led a wide among users. Such competition dri- pension system remains contradic- ropean leaders want to keep Turkey ment, and the war was over. During come a case in point. coalition which had a clear, coher- ves prices up and causes a multi- tory, uneven and uncertain. The po- out. If they decide to move ahead the Cold War, an ideology which It started like a typical 20th Cen- ent strategy: to contain the Com- tude of problems. Cooperation, not litical leadership is divided be- with Turkey’s membership, the had taken hold of the machinery of tury military conflict between two munist states from spreading their the narrow pursuit of what in the tween those who understand the Greek Cypriot community may face major states wanted to spread its states: Iraq and the United States. control. It took 40 years, but the pass century was called “national needs and opportunities of the new serious problems. It is indicative of control over the rest of the world, The American army, superior in strategy worked. Today, we have interest,” appears to be the prudent European sentiments that the E.U. but the development of weapons of weapons and training, overwhelmed yet to devise an appropriate strate- course of action. Trade, continues leadership never raised the issue instant annihilation on both sides and defeated the Iraqi army within gy for the different type of conflicts to be an effective path to mutual Our military, educated that Turkish troops occupy an area kept the world at an uneasy peace. days. If the conflict were to follow we face, while the United States advantage, but the disparities in and trained on the which is legally part of the European In the end, it was the expansionist the standards of war of the previous finds its prestige at low ebb, a bad production costs – in degree of free Union. However improbable it may ideology which collapsed when century, the representatives of Iraq combination. access, and in differences in mone- strategic doctrines of appear at this moment, the time people found the courage to reject would have come to sign an agree- The emergence of terrorist ex- tary policies – create imbalances yesteryear, finds it may come that, in the absence of the it from within their own states. It ment of surrender, and that would tremists is the major threat against which tempt people to yearn for the difficult to confront unification of the island, the E.U. was a dangerous contest, but those have been the end of it. our security. But we also face a protectionist practices of the past may decide to admit Turkish Cypriot Evidently, our leaders thought changing world in the economic century. today’s challenges entity separately. In the 21st Centu- that this was the way the conflict arena. With Marxism-Leninism a Already we see signs pointing ry, such a move by the E.U. should would end. They made no provi- tattered relic consigned to the trash toward cooperation, but we also century and those who insist on so- not be discarded as impossible. GUEST EDITORIALS sions for the possibility that the heap of history, China is becoming see equally strong evidence point- lutions inspired by the prescrip- It is foolhardy to try to predict conflict might not end with our en- a major economic player, and so ing in the opposite direction. tions of the past century. Progress is how the 21st century will unfold. The National Herald welcomes try into Baghdad, and they made are India and the new Russia. the Again, a major drawback is that slow, but it is accelerating in spite What is fairly certain, however, is manuscripts representing a vari- no plans to deal with the aftermath countries of the Asian rim of the Pa- the United States has lost some of of the obstacles. that many of the established stan- ety of views for publication in its of a war which was to follow the cific, once economic backwaters, its tremendous influence in taking The decision to scuttle the old dards, assumptions, habits, View Points page. They should in- new standards of the 21st Century. have now begun to surge economi- constructive initiatives. In recent policy of constant confrontation processes and rules of the game clude the writer’s name, address, Another recent example: Israel cally. More players means a more years, its attempts to exercise pow- with neighboring Turkey proved to which were guideposts of the past invaded Lebanon, bombed out sec- complex game. er – by taking the term “superpow- be a prudent strategy. Supporting century’s policies are not likely to and telephone number and be ad- tions of Beirut, and then it was Globalization, once thought to er” too literally – had the opposite the admission of Turkey into the be relevant in the current century. dressed to the View Points Editor, forced to withdraw by a force be a sinister plot of the industrial effect, reducing American influ- European Union was a much more The world our children and grand- The National Herald, 37-10 30th which did not represent Lebanon, West, has now become a confusing ence, the main tool at its disposal intelligent choice than the previous children will inherit will be a more Street, Long Island City, NY and one which was not acting on economic phenomenon. Multina- now that raw military power can policy of opposition, which merely confusing and dangerous world. 11101. They can also be faxed to orders from a government, but tional enterprises gravitate where not always be successfully applied. offered cover to the Europeans who One can only hope that leaders will (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e- from a sectarian political organiza- lower operating costs promise In this regard, its downgrading of opposed Turkey’s admission. On emerge with the intellect and in- mailed to english.edition@then- tion we consider to be “terrorist.” greater profits, while old industrial the United Nations has sidetracked the negative side, the continuing tegrity needed to find effective so- ationalherald.com. Due to consid- We consider al Qaeda a major giants see their factories aban- a very valuable forum for dis- insistence on the ten-mile airspace lutions to multi-dimensional prob- threat. But al Qaeda is not a state; it doned and their workers out of cussing and resolving the complex reflects the thinking of the past cen- lems like those we just discussed, erations of space we enforce a is not a government; it can not be work. The middle class, one of the political and economic problems of tury and serves no practical strate- albeit briefly. strict 1,400-word upper limit. We identified with a specific territory. major achievements of the market the 21rst century. Revitalizing this gic purpose – on top of being a vio- reserve the right to edit for repet- Our military weapons have limited economy of the United States and forum may be a major step in devis- lation of the Law of the Sea. The ex- Dr. Kousoulas is Professor Emeri- itiveness, diction and syntax. We effect as we try to fight against this of the other developed countries, ing effective common strategies for ploration of any resources at the tus of Political Science at Howard regret that we are unable to ac- elusive opponent. But we are still sees some of its economic advan- this new century. bottom of the Aegean could be University in Washington, DC. He knowledge or return manuscripts, uncertain as to how to react. It is tages slipping away to other coun- Greece has entered the 21st cen- achieved more effectively if Greece is the author of several books, published or unpublished. clear that human intelligence, infil- tries. The old, familiar, relation- tury mostly with positive prospects. and Turkey formed a consortium notably “The Life and Times of tration, exchange of information ships of the 20th Century, when Becoming a member of the Euro- for joint exploitation with proper Constantine the Great (1999),” and clandestine operations are the companies were identified with pean Union and the Eurozone was a percentages for dividing any prof- and numerous scholarly articles. 8 FEATURE THE NATIONAL HERALD, DECEMBER 30, 2006 Vouyoukas Leads SLU to Victory after Officials Reverse Call, Billikens Riding High on Greek Center’s Shoulders

By Tom Timmermann seemed impossible at times. Soder- (after losing to Weber State 77-75 drove and made a lay-up with 43 St. Louis Post-Dispatch berg dropped his head to the scor- two night earlier). Missouri State, seconds to play to cut the lead to er's table at Scottrade Center in ec- 27th in last week's AP poll, was 9-2. one. Missouri State called time out ST. LOUIS, Mo. – In those minutes stasy. SLU players bounded around There were heroes everywhere with 33.7 seconds to play to plan its when the game's outcome was in the court in glee, while Missouri for SLU. Vouyoukas had the game- attack. They used most of the shot doubt, while the officiating crew State players hung their heads. winning tip. clock before Nathan Bilyeu missed stared again and again at the replay "I didn't think Ian got it out of his Kevin Lisch, playing with two and Meyer grabbed the rebound. monitor to decide which side of the hand quickly enough,'' Soderberg fingers on his left (shooting) hand With the clock at about seven final buzzer Ian Vouyoukas' last- said. "When the refs changed their taped together after cutting it on seconds, Lisch brought the ball up second tip was on, St. Louis Univer- call, I was really amazed." Saturday night, scored a team-high court and pulled up for a 15-footer sity Coach Brad Soderberg began to Vouyoukas said, "When it took 15 points. "What Kevin did by play- which he knew was off from the plan what he would say to the team them a while to decide, I was get- ing tonight was really phenome- moment it left his hand. "It did not after what he thought was going to ting more and more confident. I nal," Soderberg said. feel that good,'' Lisch said. "I'm just be a crushing defeat. couldn't believe it at first, and then Luke Meyer grabbed nine re- praying one of my teammates will "I was thinking, this would be a a bunch of people just jumped on bounds. Dwayne Polk defended go after the rebound. We got three heartbreaker to lose, we play Car- me. After that, I lost it." Missouri State's Blake Ahearn out shots up in seven seconds, and olina on Friday,'' Soderberg said. "I The win may be SLU's Monday of the game, holding the Bears' luckily, Ian was able to tip it in Eu- was getting ready for that." Night Miracle. The Billikens trailed leading scorer scoreless. ro-style at the end." Vouyoukas' tip initially was by 11 midway through the second SLU won despite committing 22 Liddell grabbed the Lisch re- ruled to be late – a call Soderberg half and needed every last hun- turnovers and going more than ten bound and, without seeing the rim, said he thought was correct – but dredth of a second to secure the minutes in one stretch in the first threw up a shot that was way short. the officials also knew it was close win. half without scoring. Tommie Lid- Then Vouyoukas reached over Bi- enough to keep both teams on the They also needed some luck: If dell played the worst game of his lyeu and tipped Liddell's airball off court while they reviewed the final the game had not been televised SLU career, making just one of sev- the glass and through the rim. "I play. back to Springfield, there would en shots and committing nine was just lucky,'' Vouyoukas said. Everything was at stake. If the have been no television feed to look turnovers. "That wasn't Tommie They'll take it. basket counted, SLU would win. If at it and no replay to review. If that Liddell out there,'' he said. "I don't it didn't, Missouri State would win. had been the case, the officiating know who that was, but it wasn't EDITOR’s NOTE: The St. Louis Finally, after the sixth viewing, crew's initial call, that Vouyoukas' Tommie Liddell." Post-Dispatch published the referee Gerry Pollard looked at his shot was late, would have stuck. SLU was down 46-35 with 9:29 above on December 19. After los- crewmates and said, "It's good, The victory boosted SLU's record to play, but the Bears scored just ing to North Carolina and Weber AP/BILL BOYCE boys." to 9-2 for the first time since the four points the rest of the game. State last week, the SLU Billikens Saint Louis University’s Tommie Liddell, left, celebrates with team- And with that, a pandemonium 1994-95 season, which ended with SLU trailed 50-47 with a minute to are 9-3 going into tonight’s game mate Ian Vouyoukos of Greece, after Vouyoukos’ game-winning shot not seen at Scottrade Center for SLU reaching the NCAA tourna- go when Drew Richards, a 35.6 against the University of Missis- at the buzzer helped SLU beat Missouri State 51-50 in an NCAA bas- some time was unleashed. When ment. The Billikens faced number- percent free throw shooter, missed sippi, concluding it’s 4-game ketball game this past December 18. Vouyoukos has played a key role Pollard signaled the basket count- 2 North Carolina last Friday, De- the front end of a one-and-one. SLU stretch at home before going on in the Billikens’ success this season. ed, it gave SLU a 51-50 win which cember 22, a game they lost 69-48 ran a clear-out play for Meyer, who the road next week. George “Little Hercules” Heraclides’ Case a Good Lesson for Greek Strongmen

Continued from page 1 wrestlers to tour America. A leg- The reality was far different from pulled him to the mat, and rolled on typical of all the Greek ual who wears greasy long black endary giant at 6 feet and 2 inches the publicity: ‘The Little Hercules’ (as him and crushed him flat on his strongman/wrestler performers: mop of hair and likewise a pair of athletes. Yet these famed colossi and more than 250 pounds, Ishmae- Heraklides was known) was, within back.” This second fall took 3 min- “George Heraklides, who is ap- long shiny, black leather boots. He were but following a professional lo is still revered both in the history of what seemed moments, picked up utes and 5 seconds. Youssuf seemed pearing at a local vaudeville house in struts about town like a broken- venue which other Greek athletes wrestling and Turkey, and is consid- and dropped to the floor with a fairly satisfied with his performance, a strong act, and who styles himself, down actor. and claims to be one. His had already blazed on the entertain- ered one of the strongest profession- crash. and when Heraklides got up, he ‘The Model Titan,’ strolled into The last act (was) of beating his wife cru- ment trail. al wrestlers ever. As the New York World reported, slapped him on the back (“contemp- News office last night and issued a elly. Constable Frank Malay arrested By the late 1880’s, the Greek The Terrible Turk met Heraklides “The poor little cuss wriggled. The tuously,” according to the report) sweeping challenge to middleweight him on Friday and narrowly escaped strongman was a recognized stereo- after just having fought and bested Turk put a lock on him that was a and shook his hand (Journal of Man- wrestlers of Texas for a mat contest with his interior works, for George, it type in American culture and enter- Ernest Roeber, the American champi- combination of a Nelson and a stran- ly Arts May 2001). in Galveston. Heraklides said he had is said, pulled a long, sharp deer tainment. Still, not all these men on. Because of a disqualification, Ish- glehold. He turned Heraklides over Immediately after his contest no special choice, but really did want knife from his boot, and presented it reached their goals of fame and for- maelo was not allowed to claim the on his back and downed him. But he with Heraklides, and in his last to meet William Mihovil, the crack point out at the arm of the law or tune. The meteoritic rise and igno- championship title. didn’t let go of his strangle hold. match in North America, Ishmaelo Galveston wrestler. Heraklides looks rather another portion of Malay’s minious fall of George Heraklides The Ishmaelo-Heraklides match (Referee) Jimmy Carroll, fearing that met and brutally defeated a young like a hard proposition for the mat. anatomy. Frank, however, disarmed can help set the wider field of Greek took place at Madison Square Gar- the Turk would pull his victim’s head Evan “Strangler” Lewis. The Turkish He is rather small in stature, but he is the man, who afterwards presented athletic success in professional sports den on June 11, 1898. off, pulled him away by main force. wrestler then decided to return all there with the muscle and sinew. the weapon to him hilt outwards for into perspective. As Graham Noble, the wrestling Time of fall – 47 seconds. The Greek home with a reported $10,000 of He says that any middleweight desir- keeps (Nevada State Journal Janu- By the time we first hear of historian has noted, “The buildup in- lay flat on his back, dead to the winnings from his tour. The Turk ing to take up his challenge can reach ary 24, 1911).” George Heraklides, in the late cluded reports that Heraklides had world. His seconds, Caspar Leon and died along with some 571 other pas- him at the vaudeville house on Many early Greek immigrants at- 1890’s, he was just beginning to ap- worn out three of his trainers, and John L. Alexanderoff, picked him up sengers when his ship the La Bour- Tremont Street, between Market and tempted to gain greatness as strong- pear in vaudeville houses in a strong- that when the two men met, ‘there and carried him away face down- gogne sank. Post Office streets (March 13, men performers, few reached the man act while keeping his day job as will be wrestling the likes of which ward. Soon he began to wriggle, And whatever else can be said 1909).” lofty heights that Heracles Koutal- a street peddler in New York City. was never imagined.’ ” then revived, flopped down on the concerning George Heraklides, he But Heraklides was never fated to ianos, Theodoros George Costakis, Even at this early point in his stage In this pre-match hoopla, the New boards, and made as if he wanted to did not let his meeting with “The Ter- be a successful vaudeville performer Nicholas Protopapas, or later Jim career, Heraklides was known for York World also reported that the Ish- kill a few thousand Turks at one rible Turk” end his hopes for a strong- or championship wrestler. Londos, the Golden Greek, realized. lifting a horse on his back. maelo-Heraklides contest “will be blow. But he saw Youssuf in his cor- man/wrestling career. Later, in Reno, Nevada we hear This sad tale of George Heraklides is THE TERRIBLE TURK animated by a race feud, as well as ner and got over his hostility.” THE MODEL TITAN something of the end of George Her- instructive. It took more than mus- Heraklides’ first major wrestling personal antagonism, and if the fer- Noble goes onto describe the de- In the late 1900’s, we find Herak- aklides: “Judge Pollock of Sparks cles to be a successful working match was especially noteworthy as vent prayers of all the Greek flower bacle in some detail: “After a 15- lides west of the Mississippi still di- added to his reputation as a foe to the strongman in North America. his opponent was none other than peddlers in New York avail, the Cross minute interval, the second bout viding his time between vaudeville worthless when he imposed a sen- Yusuf Ishmaelo, “The Terrible Turk” will wave above the Crescent when started. The Greek kept backing off and wrestling. The following flam- tence of 150 days in jail upon George Readers who wish to contact Mr. Ishmaelo (1857-98) was literally the their countryman has finished with and going off the mat, but eventually, boyant Galveston Daily News come- Heraklides… for wife beating. Frangos are encouraged to e-mail very first of the “Terrible Turk” the follower of the Prophet.” Youssuf grabbed him by the neck, one-come-all public challenge was George is… a swarthy-faced individ- him at [email protected].