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VOL. 9, ISSUE 441 A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION MARCH 25, 2006 $1.00 - GREECE: 1.75 Euro Federation Dora Previews Her Gearing Up 1st Stateside Visit For NYC’s As Foreign Minister 69th Annual By Christos Malaspinas of Kosovo, to include Serb Koso- Special to The National Herald vars, adding that the protection of Kosovo's cultural heritage was al- GID Parade ATHENS - Shortly before leav- so of paramount concern. ing Athens for Washington, where Mrs. Bakoyanni underscored NEW YORK - Preparations she was expected to meet with Sec- Greece's traditionally good rela- for the Greek Independence Day retary of State Condoleeza Rice tions with the U.S., and said bilat- Parade in New York, held each and Director of National Intelli- eral contacts were “useful,” calling year since 1938, are continuing at gence John Negroponte, Greek them “an opportunity” to further fever pitch. Events are already tak- Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni enhance bilateral relations and ad- ing place throughout the Greater told the National Herald, in no un- vance Hellenic “opinions and posi- New York area and will continue certain terms, that the Turkish tions” on both regional and global throughout the coming week. Government needs to adjust its at- issues. This year's GID Parade is dedi- titude, pointing out that Turkey's She also emphasized the Greek cated to the memory of the late prospective European future “de- Government's position on the Archbishop Iakovos, who died the pends primarily on Turkey itself.” Greek American community: “We on day the Parade was held last Mrs. Bakoyanni said Ankara are by your side, and we want you year. “should show respect for its obli- by our side for a modern, strong The Federation of Hellenic So- TNH/DIMITRI SOULTOGIANNIS gations in 2006,” in light of the Greece that makes progress.” The cieties of Greater New York, the Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni, left, shaking hands with U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland European Union accession pro- complete text of the National Her- Parade's organizer each year, has this past Thursday morning, March 23, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC. Mrs. Bakoyanni is cess, which it has agreed to under- ald's interview with Mrs. Bakoyan- announced the addition of one making her first official visit stateside (in her capacity as foreign minister of the Hellenic Republic), and take. ni is published below: more Grand Marshal to this year's met with the Greek American Senator a few hours before her scheduled meeting with Secretary of State The newly appointed foreign TNH: What do you expect from list of prominent Americans and Condoleeza Rice. minister also discussed the Balka- your first trip, as a Foreign Minis- Greek Americans. ns and other national issues, and ter of Greece, to the United Greek Australian actor Louis predicted that her visit to the Unit- States, and from your meeting Mandylor will join New York City ed States - her first since her ap- with Mrs. Rice in particular? Will Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Coun- pointment as foreign minister - you be discussing the Cyprus issue, cil of Hellenes Abroad (SAE) would enhance U.S.-Greece rela- Greece-Turkey relations and the World President Andrew Athens, INTERVIEW: George Stephanopoulos tions. Skopje issue? philanthropist and businessman Referring to Balkan issues, BAKOYANNI: This trip will John Rangos and Marathon Na- By Evan C. Lambrou more to the person than the nut- he keeps an extraordinarily busy Mrs. Bakoyanni said that the give me the ability and the oppor- tional Bank Chairman Paul Special to The National Herald shell, of course. schedule, but once in a while, he Greek Government expects sub- tunity to promote Greek opinions Stathoulopoulos at the head of The Greek American commu- still takes time for the community stantial progress regarding the de- and positions on a broad range of this year's Parade, one of only 13 NEW YORK - Anchor of nity has watched Mr. in which he was raised. centralization, and respect for the annual parades which march up ABC's Sunday morning program, Stephanopoulos grow from a boy He served as master of cere- rights and security of all residents, Continued on Page 10 Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. “This Week.” ABC News' Chief to a man, and he has become one monies at the 37th biennial “We are looking forward to Washington Correspondent. A of the major network news sta- AHEPA Banquet in Washington, having Louis Mandylor with us,” former advisor to President Bill tions' most seasoned and respect- DC two Friday's ago, for example, Parade Committee Chairman Di- Clinton. Rhodes Scholar. Son of a ed journalists, known for asking which honored Senator Paul Sar- no Rallis said about the new well-known and highly respected objective and penetrating ques- banes of Maryland and Congress- Cyprus Ambassador: U.S. Grand Marshal. Mr. Mandylor is Greek Orthodox priest. Husband tions and maintaining a level- man Michael Bilirakis of Florida best known for his portrayal of of a popular actress. Father of two. headed demeanor on the air. for their longstanding service to That's George Stephanopou- As one of national television's Needs to Alter Perspective Continued on Page 10 los, in a nutshell. There's much top journalists and news anchors, Continued on Page 4 By Dimitri Soultogiannis rather views it through the prism Special to The National Herald of the geo-strategic, political, eco- nomic and other strategic relations WASHINGTON, D.C. - With it has with Turkey,” Mr. Evriviades Archdiocese respect to the Cyprus issue, the told The National Herald in an in- J. London’s ‘Tales of the Fish Patrol’ mistake every American adminis- terview. Debt Now At tration make is in how the United When asked about the Bush By Steve Frangos them about their past, has ever World. States Government perceives the Administration's handling of the Special to The National Herald taken place, it can honestly be said In 1855, the New York Times problem, according to Euripides Cyprus issue, the Cypriot Ambas- $7M, Tension we know almost nothing about the issued a special report on the Evriviades, the Republic of sador explained that, because the It is often said that the Greeks full sweep of the Greek American Greeks in New Orleans. Among Cyprus' Ambassador to the Unit- U.S. Government considers Within Synod of the 1880-1920 wave of migra- historical experience. other things, this journalistic re- ed States. Turkey to be a pivotal state for se- tion brought few of their tradition- Complicating this whole prob- port spoke of the Greek fishermen “No matter what political party curity and stability in the Middle By Theodore Kalmoukos al trades with them to North lem is the fact that the American working all along the mouth of the is in power in the United States, East, Asia and even Europe, Special to The National Herald America. This is yet another spuri- imagination also has a long history Mississippi River. In his 1913 his- the tragedy, and I say this very sad- America constantly upgrades ous stereotype offered as docu- with things Greek which does not torical account of Greeks in Amer- ly, is that every American govern- Turkey as a result of the continu- BOSTON - Total revenue for mented fact. So very little re- always coincide with the personal ica, Bishop Thomas Burgess men- ment continues to view the Cyprus ing war against international ter- the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese search, either in terms of seeking experience of being a Hellene. As tions, but regrettably only in pass- problem and its settlement not as rorism. of America increased by $5 million out available public records or just a case in point, we can look to an issue of invasion, occupation in 2005 with respect to the previ- going up to Greeks and asking Greeks as fishermen in the New Continued on Page 7 and violation of human rights, but Continued on Page 10 ous year, but the Archdiocese debt is still hovering around $7 million, according to Archdiocese Chief Administrator Jerry Demetriou. Mr. Demetriou presented his Theatron, the report to the Archdiocesan Coun- The Early Struggle of Southern California's Greeks cil during the Council's annual Community’s Spring meeting last Friday, March By Zoe Tsine at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of count of the entire Greek Ameri- ciety of Southern California. 17, in New York. Special to The National Herald the Holy Trinity Cathedral Center can experience. Along the way, however, Mrs. Mr. Dimitriou, the Archdioce- in Manhattan. Written and directed by Anna Giannotis recruited several indus- Performing san Executive Director of Admin- NEW YORK - An award-win- Hopefully, there will be more Giannotis, “The Pioneers, 1900- try professionals, most notably, istration, also reported that oper- ning documentary about the pio- screenings in the future. Although 1942: The Greeks of Southern Olympia Dukakis, who introduces Arts Center ating expenses were reduced by neering Greek immigrants of Cali- focusing on the Greeks of South- California,” started out as a local and narrates the film. approximately $550,000 and noted fornia received its first New York ern California, the documentary project, aimed at showcasing the “The Pioneers” takes the view- By Liana Sideri that the total Archdiocese debt screening last Sunday, March 19, offers a moving visual and oral ac- archives of the Greek Heritage So- er through the struggles of the first Special to the National Herald has been reduced by approximate- Greek settlers of the late 19th ly $2.9 million to $7 Million in Century to the community's NEW YORK - With its final 2005, down from $9.9 million in growth and achievements in the performance capping a successful 2004. early decades of the 20th Century month of appearances a couple of Various Archdiocesan depart- up until World War II, at which weekends ago, “The Miser” was ments also submitted their reports. time people of Greek heritage sold out right from the start. Rev. Nicholas Triantafilou, presi- were participating in the war effort A light and witty comedy fea- dent of Hellenic College/Holy as American citizens. Their story is turing the talents of Manos Pan- Cross Greek Orthodox School of told in their own words through telides and Larisa Antypas, as well Theology, was not present, howev- taped interviews of old community as a cast of six more actors, “The er (Father Triantafilou recently members, which are matched with Miser” was based on the popular sent a letter to Archdiocese priests old family photographs and Greek film, “I Will Make You A stating he has raised $42 million videos, as well as rare archival Queen,” by Sakelarios-Gian- dollars in gifts and pledges over footage of early 20th Century nakopoulos, adapted to its present the last five years - see related sto- America and Greece. stage version by Loukas Skipitaris, ry on page 6). But it is the interviews, filmed artistic director of THEATRON. The Saturday morning session by the Hellenic Heritage Society's The production was staged in of the Council began on March 18, members through a period of sev- the theater of the Greek Cultural with a report from Dr. Anthony J. eral years starting in 1985, which Center of the Greek Archdiocese Limberakis, National Commander give the film its significance and in Astoria. of the Order of Saint Andrew - Ar- special charm. The play examined the avarice One after the other, the inter- of a 1960's husband who, despite Continued on Page 11 viewees, some of whom passed his affluence, falls victim to stingi- away before the film was complet- ness and greed, jeopardizing his TNH/COSTAS BEJ ed, recall their early struggles and relationship with his loving wife, Anna Giannotis (2nd from right), writer/director of a new documentary about Southern California's early joys. There is Andromache and even the future of his mar- Greek immigrants, chats with Rev. Dr. Robert Stephanopoulos after a screening last Sunday in Manhattan. Moulis, the widow of a Greek tai- riage, as a series of unexpected *032506* Also pictured are Cathedral Fellowship President Andrea Pappas (far left) and Aspasia Smith, a member of the Cathedral Board of Trustees. Continued on Page 5 Continued on Page 6 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006 COMMUNITY 3 GOINGS ON... Daughters of Penelope Honor Dora Bakoyanni March 25 Avenue, Pelham, NY. Exhibition The Hellenic Society Prometheas explores the variety and diversity of By Dimitri Soultogiannis Embassy on a Saturday, for the and the Hellenic Organizations of the artist's engagement with the Special to The National Herald first time, to host such an event, the Washington Metropolitan Area book. Hours: Tues.-Fr., 10-5 pm; adding that Mrs. Bakoyanni is a host a celebration of the 185th An- Sat., 10-4 pm. Free and open to the WASHINGTON, D.C. - splendid role model, not only for niversary of the Greek Indepen- public-(914) 738-2525 or info@pel- Greece's new foreign minister, women of Greek heritage, but for dence at St. Katherine Greek hamartcenter.org. Dora Bakoyanni was honored by all women. Orthodox Church, 3149 Glen Car- the Daughters of Penelope, the “Dora Bakoyanni will forever lyn Rd in Falls Church, VA; at 5:30 March 25-26, 30 and April 1-2 women's arm of the AHEPA fami- be a model of excellence and pm. Keynote speaker Dr. Victor “Trilogy,” a cycle of works examin- ly, during a special event held at achievement. She is a woman who Papacosma, Professor of History ing the Trojan War is presented at the Greek Embassy here two writes her own story. She did a tru- and Director of the Lemnitzer Cen- the La MaMa Experimental Saturdays ago. Mrs. Bakoyanni ly splendid job as the mayor of ter for NATO and Director of the Theatre Center, 74A East 4th St. in was awarded (in absentia) with the Athens, and we are very sure she Modern Greek Studies Association NYC. Conceived, designed, and di- Daughters' “Salute to Women will do an even better job as the will discuss, “Rigas Velestinlis rected by Theodora Skipitares. 2006” prize. first female foreign minister of (Feraios): His Contribution to Hel- Featuring the plays: “Iphigenia,” Foreign Minister Bakoyanni Greece,” she said. lenic Independence and Legacy which chronicles the events leading thanked the Daughters of Pene- Dr. Filiou also discussed Mrs. Today,” in English. Program in- up to the war; “Helen,” which ex- lope sisterhood for the award Bakoyanni's “tough life,” when cludes brief literary readings, patri- amines the war and its alleged through a videotaped message. “I her first husband, Pavlos Bakoyan- otic songs by the SS. Constantine cause, Helen of Troy; and thank you for the honor bestowed nis, a moderate politician, was and Helen Church Choir directed “Odyssey: The Homecoming,” upon me, and the organization for gunned down by the notorious 17 by Theodore Papaloizos and folk which presents the post-war dilem- its philanthropic, social and educa- November terrorist gang in 1989. dancing by the Return to Origins mas of Odysseus. Two different tional action,” Mrs. Bakoyanni In 2003, her husband's killers were dance troupe directed by Rena and plays performed each evening; said. convicted of several murders Elena Papapostolou. Reception to Sundays, all three plays are pre- “I am also proud to announce which had been committed since follow. sented. Featuring a variety of pup- that, today, Greece is an example CIA Athens Station Chief was as- petry styles, and original music by of progress and stability in the sassinated in 1975. March 25 Arnold Dreyblatt, Tim Schellen- broader region. Unfortunately, it “There was also an attempt on A reception commemorating baum and Yukio Tsuji. For tickets, was very hard for me to travel to her own life,” Dr. Filou pointed Greek Independence Day is hosted hours contact the box office at the United States at this point in out. at the Greek Consulate in NY at 69 (212) 475-7710. time,” she added. Speaking about the Daughters East 79th Street (bet. Park and Addressing an audience repre- of Penelope's recent activities, Dr. Madison Avenues) in Manhattan; March 27 senting the organization and its Filiou said she was “very proud” of 5-7 pm. Open to the public-(212) The American Hellenic Institute youth group from throughout the the group's achievements this past 988-5500. hosts a noon forum presented by United States, Canada and Greece year. “We raised about 55,000 dol- Athanasios Moulakis a scholar at for the event (held in concert with lars for Hurricane Katrina Relief March 25-26 the Woodrow Wilson International AHEPA's 37th biennial Banquet efforts,” she said. “That's more The St. Demetrios Church at 321 Center and Director, Institute for in honor of Senator Paul Sarbanes than AHEPA did, Gus James,” St. Demetrios Street, North Wild- Mediterranean Studies at the of Maryland and Congressman she quipped. wood in Cape May County, NJ cel- University of Lugano, Switzerland Michael Bilirakis of Florida the According to Dr. Filou, the ebrates the 185 the Anniversary of on “What Constitution for a Unit- previous evening), Maids of Daughters carefully selected the Greek Independence Day with ed Cyprus? Reflections on the Athena Grand President Maria recipients who would benefit from civic and parish celebrations-Lester failed Annan Plan” at the Hellenic Mastrokyriakos spoke about Mrs. the Katrina relief funds. The Katsanis, (609) 522-4664 or (800) House, 1220 16th Street, NW in Bakoyanni's contributions to both BILL PETROS Daughters also funded the 432-6774. Washington, DC; 12 pm-1 pm. politics and the improvement of Greek Ambassador to the United States Alexandros Mallias is flanked restoration of a children's hospital Light refreshments served. RSVP women's lives around the world. by Daughters of Penelope Grand President Dr. Mary Filiou, left, and in New Orleans. March 25-June 16 by March 24 to (202) 785-8430 or “Dora Bakoyanni is an extraor- Past Grand President Evelyn Tsiades during the Daughters’ recent Dr. Filou also said she was “de- “Penelopeia: The Other Journey; [email protected]. dinary woman,” Miss Mastrokyri- “Salute to Women” event, which honored Greek Foreign Minister Do- lighted with the turnout” at the e-migration,” a contemporary art akos said. “As the mayor of ra Bakoyanni in absentia. Greek Embassy on March 11. exhibition featuring Greek and in- March 28 Athens, she transformed this won- “Evelyn Tsiades, our Past Grand ternational women artists is hosted A lecture entitled “Call of The derful city to a Mecca of growth Dora Bakoyanni is the perfect ex- Dora Bakoyanni. Two very fine President and the Salute to at the Hellenic Museum and Cul- Euro: Greek Investment, Econom- and development. She gave food, ample for that.” ladies now have, in their hands, Women Chairperson, did an excel- tural Center, 801 W. Adams St. 4th ic Policy and Regional Stability,” shelter and employment opportu- AHEPA Supreme President the diplomatic future of two great lent job putting everything togeth- Floor, in Chicago, IL. The exhibi- with Christos Folias, Greek Deputy nities to the homeless, and at the Gus James referred to Mrs. countries, Greece and the United er,” she said. tion focuses on issues of traveling, Minister of Economy and Finance same time, she restored the tradi- Bakoyanni and her American States.” Eva Skoufis of San Francisco migration and displacement and is is hosted at The Woodrow Wilson tional beauty of the Greek capi- counterpart, Secretary of State Addressing the Daughters of was among the Daughters of Pene- inspired by Penelope, the female International Center for Scholars, tal.” Condoleeza Rice, as “the two most Penelope, Mr. Mallias also said, lope members who attended the protagonist of Homer's epic “The 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, 6th Mrs. Bakoyianni is surely an in- powerful women” in the Greek “This is not my embassy. This is event. Odyssey.” Curated by Dr. Zoe Kos- Floor Auditorium, in Washington, spiration for women globally, she and American political spheres. your embassy, and I'm delighted to “We flew all the way from Cali- midou, Cultural Counselor at the DC; 10-11:30 am. RSVP at said, adding that women around Greek Ambassador to the be hosting this event here today.” fornia to honor this great woman,” Embassy of Greece in Washington [email protected]. the world “can make it because of United States Alexandros Mallias Daughters of Penelope Grand she said. “The Embassy of Greece DC. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 Dora… We can break through the said, “I'm delighted to be here to- President Mary Filou thanked the did such a great job organizing this am-4 pm; Saturday, 11 am-4 pm. March 29 male domination of our society. day, to honor this great woman, Ambassador for opening up the event.” Regular admission, $5; HMCC Yiannos Papantoniou, Former members and children free-(312) Greek Minister of Economy and 655.1234. Exhibition is part of The Former National Defense Minister Penelopeia Project, an ongoing of Greece will speak on “Regional project featuring various cultural Security in Southeastern Europe,” events. Info at at the CUNY Graduate Center, www.penelopeia.net. 365 Fifth Ave at 34 Str. (Corner of 5th Ave. & 34th Str.), Room C202 March 25-April 12 in Manhattan; 7:30-9:00 pm. Lent Services continue at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan March 25-May 6 Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 319- The exhibition, “From Byzantium 337 East 74th Street in Manhattan. to Modern Greece: Hellenic Art in March 29, April 4, 12: Presanctified Adversity, 1453-1830” continues at Liturgy at 6 pm. March 31: Third the Onassis Cultural Center, and Fourth Salutations at 7 pm. Olympic Tower, 645 Fifth Avenue March 25: Annunciation of the Vir- (entrance on 51st or 52nd Street, gin Mary at 9:30 am. April 4: The between Fifth and Madison Av- Akathist Hymn at 7 pm. Sunday enues) in Manhattan. Organized by services begin at 9 am with Orthros the Alexander S. Onassis Public followed by the Divine Liturgy at Benefit Foundation, the show fea- 10 am-(212) 288-3215. tures 137 icons, paintings, wood- carving, embroidery and an early El March 25-April 22 Greco painting from the collection Greek artist Despo Magoni is fea- of the Benaki Museum in Athens. tured in “The Artist and the Book,” Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm. Admission a group exhibition hosted at the free-(212) 486-8314 or www.onas- Pelham Art Center gallery, 155 5th sisusa.org.

Senator Sarbanes Casts 11,000th Vote in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C - Sena- Although he the outcome of his tor Paul S. Sarbanes (D-Mary- 11,000th vote did not go his way, land) achieved yet another mile- Senator Sarbanes took some time stone as a Senator last week by to reflect upon reaching this latest casting his 11,000th recorded vote milestone. in the United States Senate on be- “I would like to thank the peo- half of the citizens of his state, thus ple of Maryland for their generous becoming only the 19th Senator in support over the years, which has U.S. history to achieve this distinc- enabled me to meet yet another tion. historic milestone in my Senate ca- Mr. Sarbanes' 11,000th record- reer,” he said. “It has indeed been ed vote came on an amendment by a tremendous honor and privilege Senator Max Baucus (D-Mon- to have earned their respect and tana) to legislation to increase the trust in representing the people of federal debt limit by $781 billion. Maryland.” The amendment would have re- Senator Sarbanes also told his quired the Department of the colleagues on the Senate floor that Treasury to study and report on “it has been a great focus and joy the increase of foreign holdings of of my life to be able to work here U.S. debt, and the consequences in the United States Senate with for America. Senator Sarbanes all my colleagues. I am extremely voted in favor of the amendment, grateful to all of you.” which was defeated by a vote of 55- Mr. Sarbanes is the longest 44 on March 16. serving Senator in Maryland's his- Almost three years ago to the tory, having been elected to his day (March 21, 2003), he reached fifth full six-year term in Novem- the previous milestone of casting ber 2000. He began his representa- his 10,000th recorded vote in the tion of the people of Maryland in Atlantic Bank 960 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10001 A Company of the NBG Group www.abny.com EQUAL Senate, also during consideration the United States Senate in Jan- 1-800-535-2269 ¥ 212-967-7425 HOUSING LENDER of a Senate Budget Resolution, and uary 1977. He announced in Member FDIC then became only the 23rd Senator March 2005 that he would not seek in history to reach that milestone. reelection to a 6th term in 2006. 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006 George Stephanopoulos: Hellenic Issues Have a Lot of Competition

Continued from page 1 know Congressman Bilirakis so mar Qaddafi just as he was on the well, but he strikes me as a very verge of agreeing to end his coun- the United States Congress (both nice person, and he's clearly quite try's weapons of mass destruction legislators are retiring after their serious about his job. Senator Sar- program. terms expire this year) banes has been a role model for In both June 2003 and May Not altogether too incidentally, me. He inspired me to get in- 2004, Mr. Stephanopoulos an- Mr. Stephanopoulos was himself volved. He set an example for me chored “This Week” from the an AHEPA scholarship recipient personally, and that helped me be- shores of the Dead Sea for exclu- as a teenager (that scholarship come interested in politics. sive interviews with King Abdullah helped him pay for college expens- TNH: In what way has Senator of Jordan. es), so it seemed quite appropriate Sarbanes inspired you? During the 2004 presidential to many that he was MC that STEPHANOPOULOS: I first election, Mr. Stephanopoulos con- evening. heard him speak during an ducted several interviews with In light of his participation in AHEPA convention that I attend- presidential candidates, including the event honoring Mr. Sarbanes ed back when I was 17 years old. I Senator John Kerry of Mas- and Mr. Bilirakis, the National was receiving an AHEPA scholar- sachusetts (the Democratic presi- Herald contacted Mr. ship then. It was the way he spoke, dential nominee), Senator John Stephanopoulos for an interview. and what he said - his piercing in- Edwards (Mr. Kerry's running During the interview, Mr. tellect and his solid work ethic, not mate) and former Vermont Stephanopoulos said the forth- to mention his deep commitment Governor Howard Dean. He also coming retirements of Senator to doing things right - he has never provided reporting and analysis at Sarbanes and Congressman Bili- wavered in that commitment. All both party conventions in Boston rakis, while certainly a “major de- those qualities are very inspiring. and New York, and on Election velopment” for the Greek Ameri- TNH: Earlier, you referred to Night. can community, should also be them as a “major development,” Mr. Stephanopoulos was also viewed as a “pivotal” moment but would you also characterize widely praised for his role as mod- which sends an important “signal” the imminent retirements of Sena- erator of the first Democratic to the community: namely that the tor Sarbanes and Congressman Presidential Debate in Columbia, shining examples of two distin- Bilirakis as a loss for our commu- South Carolina on May 3, 2003. guished public servants should nity? He regularly interviews key cul- serve to inspire other Greek STEPHANOPOULOS: It's ob- tural figures, including controver- Americans, particularly those viously a loss, but it's also a signal sial religious leader Rev. Pat from younger generations, to get to the next generation that it's BILL PETROS Robertson, seven-time Tour de more involved with the country's time for them to take hold of the AHEPA Supreme President Gus James, left, greets George Stephanopoulos during AHEPA’s 37th Biennial France winner Lance Armstrong, political process. wheel, and they can do that by get- Banquet in honor of Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland and Congressman Mike Bilirakis of Florida in and Microsoft Chairman Bill Due to professional sensitivi- ting involved. The retirements of Washington, DC two weeks ago. Mr. Stephanopoulos was master of ceremonies that evening. Gates. ties, Mr. Stephanopoulos declined the Senator and the Congressman Mr. Stephanopoulos has played to render an opinion concerning are pivotal in that sense. In some there's an awful lot of competition you know how it is in the news enjoy doing my job, and I hope I a pivotal role in ABC News cover- the community's political accom- ways, the AHEPA Banquet will out there, in terms of news and business. It's extremely busy work, can continue doing it for a long age of breaking news stories over plishments or lack thereof. serve a higher purpose: to honor what to report to the American and you never know what any par- time to come. the past decade. In spring 2005, he But when he was asked why them for their outstanding service, public. We're living in a post-9/11 ticular week is going to be like. In TNH: We wish you the very reported from Rome and con- Hellenic issues are reported so lit- and thereby inspire other Greek world. Global terrorism and the fact, as you know, things change best of luck in that regard. Thank tributed to ABC News' DuPont tle by the mainstream media, in Americans to follow their exam- threat of nuclear development in from one day to the next, so it's you for your time. We appreciate Award-winning coverage of the comparison to other international ple. Iran are major foreign policy is- hard to predict what each day is it. death of Pope John Paul II. Fol- issues, he said it was because TNH: Do you see anything on sues, for example. The Middle going to bring. You have to re- STEPHANOPOULOS: Thank lowing the explosion of the space “there's an awful lot of competi- the horizon, or have you heard East has been a central focus of in- spond to issues and events as they you. Happy to do it. shuttle Columbia, he anchored a tion out there,” citing the fight anything, which indicates that ternational news for several come up, and then prioritize. But I Mr. Stephanopoulos first two-hour special edition of “This against global terrorism and Iran's Greek Americans will start to be- decades now. So it's nothing about feel very fortunate that I have a joined ABC News in 1997 as a Week” on February 2, 2003. And potential nuclear threat as exam- come more involved with our Hellenic issues in and of them- chance to dig into some of the news analyst for “This Week.” He he was one of the first reporters on ples. country's political process? selves. It's that we're living in very most important issues of our day, began anchoring “This Week” in the scene at Ground Zero on “We're living in very turbulent STEPHANOPOULOS: In light turbulent times, and the news re- and to explore those issues from a September 2002 and was named September 11, 2001. times, and the news reflects the of this historic juncture, where two flects the spirit of those times. variety of angles; to meet with peo- ABC's Chief Washington Corre- Prior to joining ABC News, Mr. spirit of those times,” he said. The longstanding public servants with TNH: What is it about your job ple, and to ask questions; and to spondent in December 2005. Pre- Stephanopoulos served in the text of the interview is published distinguished careers are prepar- that you enjoy most? What's your present the issues in such a way as viously, he was an ABC News cor- Clinton Administration as senior below: ing to depart, I would hope that average week like? to help educate the public. I would respondent, reporting on a wide advisor to the President for policy TNH: Senator Sarbanes has the community's political involve- STEPHANOPOULOS: Well, say that's very rewarding. I really variety of political, domestic and and strategy. He was a key strate- served in the U.S. Senate for 30 ment will also continue, but it's international stories for “This gist in both Clinton presidential years, and Congressman Bilirakis something that needs to be culti- Week,” “World News Tonight,” campaigns, and was involved in has served in the House of Repre- vated, and the AHEPA dinner is a “Good Morning America,” and the development of virtually all sentatives for 24 years. What im- good place to start. Simply honor- other ABC News programs and major policy initiatives during pact do you think their retirement ing these two men could also pro- special event broadcasts. President Clinton's first term in will have on the community after vide a necessary spark. As ABC News' Chief Washing- office. their terms expire this year? TNH: From your vantage point ton Correspondent, Mr. During the 1992 presidential STEPHANOPOULOS: They're as a former advisor to President Stephanopoulos oversees the net- election, Mr. Stephanopoulos both great public servants, and Clinton, and now as a news anchor work's coverage of Congress and served on the Clinton-Gore cam- they've both been there for a long for a major network, what do you reports on political and policy sto- paign as deputy campaign manag- time, fiercely fighting not only for see as the community's failures ries for all ABC News platforms er and director of communica- Hellenic issues, but for many other and successes politically in Ameri- and ABC News digital properties, tions. He oversaw polling, policy, important issues, as well. They're ca? including ABC News Now and scheduling, press relations and highly respected members of the STEPHANOPOULOS: I'm re- ABCNews.com. media operations. U.S. Congress, and they've been ally not in a position to answer In his role as anchor of “This Mr. Stephanopoulos is the au- able to effectively move important that. Week,” he regularly interviews thor of “All Too Human,” a num- pieces of legislation over the years. TNH: All right. I'll rephrase the prominent figures in the Bush Ad- ber-1 New York Times bestseller That has also made their voices question. What do you think the ministration, including Secretary on Mr. Clinton's first term and the more effective in advancing Hel- community can do to advance Hel- of State Condoleeza Rice and De- 1992 and 1996 Clinton-Gore cam- lenic issues, by the way. Senator lenic issues more effectively? fense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, paigns. Sarbanes is the first Greek Ameri- STEPHANOPOULOS: I just as well as newsmakers from both Before joining Mr. Clinton's can elected to the Senate, and can't answer that. sides of the aisle in Congress. campaign, Mr. Stephanopoulos Congressman Bilirakis has served TNH: Okay. Why do you think In July 2003, Mr. Stephanopou- was executive floor manager to 12 terms in the House. Including that certain issues, which are con- los conducted a rare joint inter- House Majority Leader Richard his six years in the House, Senator sidered to be of major import in view with Supreme Court Justices Gephardt of Missouri. Sarbanes has been there for al- the Hellenic world - like Cyprus Sandra Day O'Connor and The son of Rev. Dr. Robert and most 40 years. Senator Olympia and the Macedonia issue - fail to Stephen Breyer, the first-ever Sun- Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos, Snowe (of Maine) will be the only receive greater attention in the na- day morning interview with two Mr. Stephanopoulos grew up in Greek American left in the Senate tional media? Why do they seem sitting Supreme Court justices. He Cleveland, Ohio. He received his when he leaves. And Congressman to be considered so much less im- conducted a second interview with master's degree in theology at Bal- Bilirakis is the only Greek Ameri- portant? Greece and Cyprus are Justice Breyer in the Fall of 2005. liol College, Oxford University, can left in the House at this point. both in an important region, Since the start of the war in England, where he studied as a So it's certainly a major develop- strategically speaking, so what ex- Iraq, Mr. Stephanopoulos has in- Rhodes Scholar. He earned his ment for the Greek American plains the media's apparent lack of terviewed key foreign leaders, in- bachelor's degree in Political community. interest? cluding British Prime Minister Science from Columbia University TNH: What is your experience STEPHANOPOULOS: I Tony Blair, German Chancellor and graduated summa cum laude. of the two men on a personal or wouldn't say Hellenic issues are PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC NEWS Gerhard Schroeder and Pakistani He is married to actress Alexandra professional level? that much less important, and they George Stephanopoulos, anchor of ABC News’ “This Week” and the President Pervez Musharraf, as Wentworth, with whom he has two STEPHANOPOULOS: I don't certainly are not unimportant. But network’s chief Washington correspondent. well as Libyan President Muam- children. CRIMINAL DEFENSE Hellenic Medical LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE VOMVOLAKIS Society of New York ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW

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Continued from page 1 nesses. The Balkan Wars and the recruit- an actress and writer, when she As the film progresses, and the ment of more than 600 Greeks to met the Hellenic Heritage Society lor, who saw “water come in the photographs become clearer, the fight in it brought sympathy President Zoye Marino Fidler. boat,” which took her and her two documentary gives more and more among Americans for those “de- Mrs. Fidler trusted the newcomer small children to her husband; accounts of the immigrants' generate” Greeks. with the society's archival inter- John Tassop, who prides himself achievements. Greeks began ven- Respect for Greece was aug- views, which she had been taping on becoming “one of the best in turing in profitable activities, from mented when Greeks fought in since 1985. The result was a 12- the kitchen” of the restaurant he real estate and the food industry to World War I, and later in Albania minute trailer, which generated worked in as a young immigrant; sports and show business. The Sk- against Mussolini. buzz in the local community. Mrs. and there is Mary Sofos, who ouras brothers were among Cali- BRIDGE OF HELLENISM Giannotis then sent a script of a laughs as she recalls her relief over fornia's early Greek success sto- The Greek Orthodox Church is feature documentary to Mrs. a failed proxeneio (match-mak- ries. Spyro, Charles and George credited with being the “bridge of Dukakis, who agreed to lend her ing). “Thank you Panagitsa mou,” Skouras started out by owning Hellenism in America” for the pi- voice to the project. she recalls saying, when she heard oneers. Churches popped up The Oscar-winner's consent that the prospective groom had around California throughout the gave enough prestige to the effort not agreed to her father's terms. 1920's and 1940's. The documen- to generate increased funding and When asked what brought her and tary shows interviewees declaring support. In 2002, Mrs. Giannotis her family to America, another in- their pride in their Orthodoxy and completed editing the film at 20th terviewee, Irini Karithaki is firm: recalling their families' church-go- Century Fox Studios in Los Ange- “Poverty,” she says, “poverty ing habits, back when going to les, with the help of another brought us here.” church involved taking hour-long prominent Greek American: In a segment entitled, “Why trips on streetcars. James Gianopulos, Chairman of Did Columbus Ever Discover this Greeks in America clung to Fox Filmed Entertainment. Place,” we are reminded that their churches, and to each other, Mrs. Giannotis, who intro- those poor Greek settlers found an to maintain their heritage. Prox- duced the Cathedral screening last “inhospitable” and “racist” atmo- eneio was the common marrying Sunday, is currently editing the sphere in their new home. A his- practice in early Greek America. second part of the documentary. torical report of the time, cited in Pictures of “eligible” Greek girls Entitled “The Promise of Tomor- the film, describes the early Greek were passed around to “eligible” row,” the sequel will deal with the immigrants of California as “de- young Greek American men, who legacy of the pioneers and their generate.” would have their fiancées brought descendants from 1942 to the pre- Nothing could be further from to California by boat. Greek bach- sent day. the truth, however. The first elors also hung around at Califor- Speaking to The National Her- known Greek to have set foot in nia's rail stations during Greek ar- ald after the screening last Sunday, California was George Charalam- rivals, hoping to spot their future Mrs. Giannotis expressed her wish bou, who ran the first camel cara- wife. that the film will bring Greek com- van from El Paso to El Monte. In These Greek American wives munities across the country closer the late 19th and early 20th Cen- Olympia Dukakis are honored in a special segment together. “We are trying to edu- turies, his example was followed by of the documentary. “I thought in cate and promote Hellenism,” she many Greek immigrants, who movie theatres and later became America, I'd have maids,” joked said, “but our optimal goal is to could not get accustomed to New major producers at 20th Century Stamatina Baracas, who said she share the story of the Greeks of York's colder climate. California Fox. Alexander Panages, a suc- washed and ironed sheets “hours California with other Greek looked to them as close to home as cessful vaudeville house owner, is on end” upon her arrival to her American communities. Let's start Jacket cover to the documentary, “The Pioneers: 1900-1942 – The America could get. In its valleys, also mentioned. new home. thinking nationally.” Greeks of Southern California through the Century,” narrated by Greeks could do what they did With increasing financial pros- “The Pioneers” snatched First This view was echoed by the Olympia Dukakis, is now available on DVD. back in their islands and mountain perity came increasing organiza- Prize at the 2003 International late Greek American author, He- villages: grow produce and work tion. When the Great Depression Panorama of Independent Film- len Papanikolas, who pointed out hours, greeting every man who the struggle, assimilated and pros- the land, while enjoying the Pacific brought many community mem- makers in Thessaloniki, Greece as that the film “reaches beyond the passed by in Greek: “Geia Sou,” pered. But a closer look at Greek Ocean, a close second to the bers to ruin, organizations like the well as an Award of Excellence Los Angeles area into every city, he said again and again, garnering American history, like the one Aegean Sea. Philoptochos Society were created from the Film Advisory Board in town and hamlet where Greeks no response. Finally, someone re- which Mrs. Giannotis has docu- At first, they made a living by in order to provide relief to those the United States. immigrants settled. We see turned his greeting, and Mr. Callas mented, helps us remember that delivering produce with horse- in need. Footage and rare pho- The film is an achievement of through the speakers' eyes, and we had found a compatriot in this prosperity didn't come so easy. drawn wagons, shining shoes or tographs from Hellenic charitable the Hellenic Heritage Society, at a hear through their ears, what their strange land. working in Western railroads for groups of that time are shown, time when the need for an official life was like.” This story generated consider- For more information about meager incomes. Soon however, while a singer is heard singing in history of Greek America is being These eyes and ears are indeed able laughter at the Cathedral “The Pioneers, 1900-1942: The they embarked on bigger endeav- Greek: “Hoover (President Her- discussed more than ever. It is also what give “The Pioneers” its sig- screening last Sunday, and the Greeks of Southern California,” ors, opening their own retail stores bert Hoover), what have you done a personal achievement for Mrs. nificance and special charm. In laughter is a privilege generated by or to order the DVD, visit the web and restaurants in order to avoid to us.” Giannotis, who has written several one of the interviews, Helen Callas distance from a more remote era. at www.pahh.com/ghs. For infor- the exploitation of American em- Perhaps the biggest turning plays about the Greek American recalls a story that could have been We can laugh with a sense of joyful mation about future events at the ployers. The documentary show- point for Greeks in California, the experience for the stage. a scene from a film comedy. When relief about the isolation and diffi- Holy Trinity Cathedral Center, cases several black and white pho- documentary reports, had come Mrs. Giannotis had just arrived her husband Stavros - who sits next culty of early Greek American im- visit www.thecathedral.goarch.org tographs of Greek men posing in shortly before the depression, in California from New York a few to her - first arrived in Los Ange- migration, only because those who or e-mail cathedralfellow@hot- front of their newly founded busi- along with bad news from Greece. years ago to promote her work as les, he strolled a central avenue for actually experienced it survived mail.com or call 917-691-4161.

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Mail to: St. Stephen’s Course, 385 Ivy Lane, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 a b to serve the Community and America for six more years a b 6 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006 THEATRON Offers Community Outlet for Greek Theater $42 Million Raised in Gifts Continued from page 1 And Pledges: episodes and twists complicate things further. The protagonist's vice becomes the central focus of HC/HC Pres. his notorious character, around By Theodore Kalmoukos which revolves a story of laughter Special to The National Herald and suspense, revealing a paranoia affecting the quality of his life and BOSTON - Hellenic College the lives of those around him. /Holy Cross Greek Orthodox An overall “feel good” play School of Theology President Rev. which offers easy entertainment to Nicholas Triantafilou says he has accommodate busy schedules and raised $42 million in gifts and hectic lives, the audience appeared pledges over the past five years of engaged, as reactions ranged from his presidency. laughter to surprise to empathy to The news was announced in a consternation and, finally, to satis- letter dated March 2, which Father faction. Triantafilou sent to all priests of the THEATRON is the result of a Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of long effort by Mr. Skipitaris, America. The claim is listed third in founder, chairman of the board a pool of four items spelling out and artistic director of this non- Father Triantafilou's accomplish- profit theater company. Accord- ments during his 5-year tenure: ing to its mission statement, it is a “Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek American performing arts continues to grow and prosper. center established to project the With your prayers and assistance, rich theatrical and cultural tradi- our School has improved academic tion of ancient and contemporary and spiritual programs; upgraded Greece to the general public. and expanded its campus; raised “There is a large and willing au- $42 million in gifts and pledges over dience coming to our plays, as is the past five years; and graduated obvious from people's participa- the largest class in its history.” tion. Each performance of 'The Father Triantafilou also tells his Miser' was quickly sold out,” Mr. From the cast of THEATRON’s “The Miser” are (L-R) Manos Pantelides as Manolis; Stan Kayafas as Bill, the Greek American suitor; Larisa fellow priests that “this is not the Skipitaris told The National Her- Antypas as Lenio, Manolis’ patient wife; and Angelo Niakas, as the rich uncle from America. The scene depicts an effort to bring Manolis, the time to rest, however. We must ald. Miser, back to his senses, because his greed and stinginess have strained his marriage. press on with our vital mission of “But we need to have an ongo- educating and forming our stu- ing theater which will have its own duce and hold good plays over primarily to a Greek-speaking au- Mr. Skipitaris has worked in the draw a salary from THEATRON, dents, so that our Faith… will be physical space, so that we'll be able time, we can not earn their trust dience may, by force of circum- theater business for a long time, as is optimistic about the future of passed onto future generations.” to stage ongoing performances, for sponsoring. We work very stance, end up excluding second- an actor in Broadway and Off- the Greek theater, despite the Father Triantafilou also asks and not just a couple of plays a hard, despite adversities, and the and third-generation Greek Broadway productions, and also challenges he faces: “Greek Cul- priests to include some advertise- year,” he added. focus of our work is always on Americans, who tend to speak on television. ture is rich and appealing to the ments, which he sent them, in their THEATRON has been using bringing in and projecting quali- more English than Greek. He performed with Melina wider public. I believe that Greek church bulletins. the Archdiocesan Cultural Cen- ty,” he said. This is a dilemma which many Merkouri in “Illya Darling,” and theater can find its place in New The National Herald attempted ter's auditorium facilities, to which If Greece is known as the birth- Greek Americans face today. he started his career as a director York and include established, as to communicate with Father Tri- it contributes a substantial portion place of theater, one wonders, “It's a legitimate concern. An in the early 1970's. He believes in well as upcoming, Greek and antafilou last Thursday, March 16. of its proceeds from ticket sales. what is it about Greeks in the New ideal situation would be to create a the “silent but dynamic exchange Greek American playwrights. Sup- A message was left with one of his The company's recent perfor- York community, where theater play in both languages and present between actor and audience, a live port is really what's needed,” he secretaries, Sally, who told the Her- mances include “Parade of Na- generally thrives, which makes it on alternate weekends. This, of and powerful communication said. ald that he was in a meeting away tions,” “A Groom For Vassoula,” them reluctant to show interest, or course, would require double cast- from which one often gains esoter- from the School. At press time, the “Mama's Boy,” “Smile Please” get involved with Greek theater? ing, which would then incur ic knowledge,” he says. For more information, call HC/HC president had not yet re- and “Erostudies.” Why don't they give it more of a greater expenses,” Mr. Skipitaris Mr. Skipitaris, who does not THEATRON at 718-721-7610. turned the Herald's call. THEATRON's popularity and chance, as other ethnic communi- said. The statement that $42 million artistic impact on the local Greek ties do (e.g., the Apollo Theater in Moreover, he added, finding a have been raised was made public American community is evident, Harlem)? cast is no easy task. for the first time, since such disclo- but it is still contending with diffi- “The older generation of immi- “We bend over backwards to sures have not appeared in any of culties. Much of its revenue is gen- grants today hasn't had the back- make this work. These people are the School's official financial state- erated from low-priced ticket fees. ground opportunity to develop not paid well, not to mention how ments, including confidential ones, It has received some grants - from such interests, and it is the second difficult it is to find fluently Greek- many of which the Herald has ob- the New York State Council on or third generation that we're hop- speaking actors, and in the age tained. According to those state- the Arts and the New York City ing to eventually attract,” Mr. groups that will fit the character ments, the School's financial pic- Department of Cultural Affairs, Skipitaris said, adding that he be- requirements,” he said. ture is not all that rosy. HC/HC's for example - and sporadic finan- lieves a historic lack of profession- As for English-language pro- debt level is at $10 million, of which cial support from a few private alism and offhanded attempts at ductions, it should be noted that, the recent purchase of an adjacent sources, but Mr. Skipitaris is urg- cultural activities within the com- in a cooperative effort with Mythic property is included. And the ing members of the Greek Ameri- munity have prevented the devel- Media Productions, THEATRON School's $2 million line of credit has can community to become more opment of good quality programs, has helped produced a very suc- almost been exhausted. involved with their cultural her- which might have led to loss of in- cessful play in English: “The Apol- Moreover, the total number of itage and support “a well balanced terest. ogy of Socrates,” starring actor, students enrolled at HC/HC does variety of good-quality Greek To regain people's interest, he Yale graduate and Emmy Award not exceed 190, while its annual op- plays ranging from comedy to explained, one has to work harder winner Yannis Simonides, with erating budget is $10 million. The many different forms of drama” to rise above established expecta- Mr. Skipitaris directing. Archdiocese is also lagging in its more regularly. tions. The play is currently on a na- monthly $100,000 allotments to the Variety. “There is a great need to edu- tional tour, and it will be per- School, as has been approved by the This is precisely what Mr. Skipi- cate the public about Greek the- formed again in New York City Clergy-Laity Congress, to the tune taris is endeavoring to introduce to ater, and about Greek culture in next month. “Erostudies” was an- of $1.4 million. the Greek American audience, but all its forms and historical con- other play in English which was And Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Clap- doing so requires financial re- text,” he said. produced and staged by sis, former Dean of Holy Cross, has sources. The average cost of a THEATRON's goal has been THEATRON professionals. Mr. resigned. Right now, Dr. James THEATRON production ranges to produce, present and promote Skipitaris said he agrees that the Skedros is acting dean of the theo- between $28,000 and $35,000 (as Greek programs in both Greek future for Greek theater in logical school. Likewise, no an- opposed to $150,000 or $200,000 and English. Most of its plays have English may be a brighter one, nouncement has been made con- for an Off-Broadway production), been performed in Greek, so far, provided that the level of quality is cerning the fate of Hellenic College according to Mr. Skipitaris. Ad- and they are mainly comedies, as high enough. Dean Dr. Lily Makrakis, other than vertising is also a considerable ex- those seem to appeal more to “And again, this can only be what was reported to the Holy pense. Greek audiences. done through permanent support Eparchial Synod by Father Tri- “We need consistent support. But producing plays in the and sponsoring, the only way for antafilou last Fall: search commit- Unless we prove ourselves to sup- Greek language and in a geo- the arts to exist and flourish in any tees are looking to find replace- porters that we are able to pro- graphical location which caters environment,” he added. Loukas Skipitaris, artistic director of THEATRON ment deans.

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Continued from page 1 and deep-chested. He was splen- which required weeks of labor. We Springs. And I am not aware of didly muscled and hard as steel, prevented them from catching fish any writer who has offered any- ing, the Greek lobstermen along and there were innumerable sto- at many times and seasons, which thing concerning the New England the coast of New England. ries in circulation among the fish- was equivalent to preventing them Greek immigrant fishermen. Of the fabled spongers of Tar- er-folk concerning his prodigious from making as good a living as It is said that, even to this day, pon Springs, much has been writ- strength. He was as bold and dom- they might have made had we not the descendants of the New Smyr- ten, yet even before the Greek inant of spirit as he was strong of been in existence. And when we na Colony still cry out “mullets on sponge divers of Tarpon Springs body, and because of this, he was captured them, they were brought the beach.” This ringing call auto- were the subjects of newspaper ac- widely known by another name, into the courts of law, where heavy matically brings people running to counts, American fiction or cine- that of 'The King of the Greeks.' ma, Greek immigrants were im- The fishing population was largely mortalized as small craft fisher- composed of Greeks, and they men along the northern coast of looked up to him and obeyed him California. as their chief. And as their chief, THE PACIFIC COAST he fought their fights for them; Sometime in the very early saw that they were protected; 1900's, a young Californian by the saved them from the law when name of Jack London (1876-1916) they fell into its clutches; and was arrested for poaching oysters. made them stand by one another The young man was given a choice: and himself in time of trouble. In Go to jail, or work for the Califor- the old days, the fish patrol had at- nia state fish patrol. London, al- tempted his capture many disas- ways the survivor, worked for the A fisherman tending to his nets on the harbor side of a Greek island. trous times, and had finally given it San Francisco Bay Fish Patrol, over, so that when the word was searching out other poachers. For out that he was coming to Benicia, all of you who were sleeping that I was most anxious to see him. But day in high school English class, I did not have to hunt him up. In Jack London is the internationally his usual bold way, the first thing recognized writer of such novels as he did upon arriving was to hunt us “The Call of the Wild,” “White up. Charley Le Grant and I, at the Fang” and many other beloved time, were under a patrolman classics of American literature. named Carmintel, and the three of It is not surprising then to learn us were on the Reindeer, prepar- that London turned his experi- ing for a trip, when Big Alec ences with the fish patrol into a stepped aboard. Carmintel evi- collection of short stories. In 1905, dently knew him, for they shook seven stories were all first pub- hands in recognition. Big Alec lished in The Youth's Companion took no notice of Charley or me.” magazine. This series of stories But London's personal knowl- proved so immediately popular, edge of the Greek fishermen was they were gathered into a single not all negative, as the opening of volume, “Tales of the Fish Patrol,” “Demetrios Contos” clearly and issued that very same year by demonstrates: the Macmillan Company of New “It must not be thought, from York City. George Varian provid- what I have been told of the Greek ed the illustrations for the book. fishermen, that they were alto- What will come as a surprise to gether bad. Far from it. But they many Greek Americans are the were rough men, gathered togeth- Cover to Jack London’s book, a series of short stories which, among depictions of Greek immigrant er in isolated communities and other things, details the lives and lifestyle of Greek American fisher- fishermen in this collection. fighting with the elements for a men. Aside from the first appearance livelihood. They lived far away of Greek Americans in California from the law and its workings; did cash fines were collected from the shore. Once there, they cast fiction, London's “Tales of the not understand it; and thought it them. As a result, they hated us their nets out into the ocean's wa- Fish Patrol” is also one of the first tyranny. The fish laws, especially, vindictively. As a dog is the natural ters, collecting what they can from works of fiction dealing with the did seem tyrannical. And because enemy of the cat, the snake of the harvest of the seas. These fishing industry in California. This of this, they looked upon the men man, so were we of the fish patrol hand-held nets are only found in long-lost gem by Jack London was of the fish patrol as their natural the natural enemies of the fisher- two spots anywhere on Earth: recently reissued in a new and in- enemies. We menaced their lives, men. But it is to show that they Crete and among the locals of the expensive paperback edition in the or their living, which is the same could act generously, as well as northern coast of Florida. California Legacy series of Hey thing, in many ways. We confiscat- hate bitterly, that this story of So much of Greek American Day Books a noted California pub- ed illegal traps and nets, the mate- Demetrios Contos is told.” history remains unrecorded, who lisher (see Jack London (1876-1916). The photo above depicts the great American rials of which had cost them con- London's stories predate any knows what will yet be recovered www.heydaybooks.com). author while he was in his twenties. siderable sums, and the making of stories written about Tarpon from our collective experience? “Biologist/writer Jerry Ge- orge… the first Land Steward for the Nature Conservancy… has written the introduction to this new edition of 'Tales of the Fish Published in Greece Patrol'… For 150 years, this bay (San Francisco) has been the life Now available in the United States source of the communities around 117 pages of the most popular it, yet in history books and litera- greek proverbs still in use today ture, we see only images of street- cars and bridges, politicians and artists. It is through Jack London The donkey said to the rooster: that we see the nascent immigrant “What a large head you have”. communities of Greeks and Chi- ∂›Â Ô Á¿È‰·ÚÔ˜ ÙÔÓ ÂÙÂÈÓfi ÎÂÊ¿Ï·. nese in their shrimp boats and Don’t brag about the beginning, sloops, and the early appearance if you haven’t seen the ending. of fishing laws to protect an al- ªËÓ Â·ÈÓ¤ÛÂȘ ÙËÓ ·Ú¯‹, ready dwindling resource. ·Ó ‰Â ‰ÂȘ ÙÔ Ù¤ÏÔ˜. Through his storytelling, sharp as µetter an egg today, ever, London gives us a portrait of than a chicken tomorrow. the bay like you've never seen it - K·Ï‡ÙÂÚ· Û‹ÌÂÚ· ¤Ó· ·˘Áfi, from the water, and full of high ad- ·Ú¿ ·‡ÚÈÔ ÌÈ· ÎfiÙ·. venture.” My house, my little house, These literary depictions of no matter if a hut. Greek immigrant fishermen are ™›ÙÈ ÌÔ˘, ÛÈÙ¿ÎÈ ÌÔ˘, not always complimentary. Î·È ÊÙˆ¯ÔÎ·Ï˘‚¿ÎÈ ÌÔ˘. As Richard G. Powers notes, “(in 'Tales of the Fish Patrol'), racist attitudes against Greeks… $8 plus $1.25 for shipping and handling. are particularly blatant. However, 10 or more, 50% discount. much of London's work was writ- Billie S. Wills, 407 Alhambra Circle ten strictly to pay the bills, and he Coral Gables, Florida 33114 wrote exactly what he thought the public of the day wanted. Those Name ______racist attitudes were the norm of Address ______Tel# ______the day: Anglo-Saxon superiority was a basic assumption not just of the popular audience. Some of the most sophisticated thinkers in America identified American cul- www.thenationalherald.com tural traits with the racial charac- teristics of Anglo-Saxons (www.ex- plorenorth.com).” Two of the seven short stories found in “Tales of the Fish Patrol” Writings of Harris P. Jameson deal exclusively with Greeks. BIG ALEC “The King of the Greeks” was I. Jameson’s Chronicles first published in the March 2, 1905 edition of The Youth's Com- Volume I ...... $6.95 panion. In this tale, we hear of the formidable and bold Big Alec. Volume II ...... $6.95 “Big Alec had never been cap- tured by the fish patrol. It was his BOTH FOR ...... $12.00 boast that no man could take him alive, and it was his history that, of the many men who had tried to take him dead, none had succeed- II. Novel “For Sully’s Sake”...... $10.25 ed. It was also history that at least ALL THREE FOR ...... $20.00 two patrolmen who had tried to take him dead had died them- NAME: ______selves. Further, no man violated the fish laws more systematically ADDRESS: ______and deliberately than Big Alec. He CITY: ______STATE: ____ ZIP: ______was called 'Big Alec' because of his Mail to: Jameson’s Chronicles gigantic stature. His height was six 37 Central St., Wakefield, MA 01880-1755 feet, three inches, and he was cor- respondingly broad- shouldered 8 HISTORY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006 “Throwing Over the Turks,” in Kolokotronis’ Own Words

The memoirs of Theodoros George Metaxa, a native of the mates (before-mentioned) to send All of us, both Souliotes and vice, issued a firman to slay all the others at Egina, and that with Kolokotronis, one of the key figures place, and a prefect, and a good me news also, and to advise me Roumeliotes and we Pelopon- Klephts. At the same time the pa- these forces we could sail away, of the Greek Revolution of 1821 of- shot, to whom he gave his daugh- what to do, but they only wrote me nesians, had framed an address to triarch was compelled to issue an and then I would undertake that in fer an invaluable glimpse into that ter in marriage, and he then built lies; and I procured some guns and the Emperor to ask him to give us excommunication against them, in two months I would free the Pelo- most crucial era of Modern Greek himself a house. Hearing that my ammunition from Demetri. help so that we might set our coun- order to stir up the whole people; ponnesus. history. uncle had established himself at Bouloubases, with his force of two try free. Anagnostaras was very ac- and by these means the Pelopon- General Papadopoulos re- Kolokotronis (1770-1834) was Akovo, we left where we were and hundred picked men, surprised us, tive in getting up this address. The nesians, whether Turks or Ro- ceived my proposition, and laid it born and raised in Peloponnese, al- went and settled ourselves there. however, at Kerpeni, when we Souliotes and Roumeliotes were maics, were all excited against the before Synevi Motzenigo, the na- so known during his time as the We stayed there some time, and were only forty altogether. I in Parga, but Anagnostaras got to- Kolokotroni. tional primate, Benakes, the vice- Morea. His lineage later earned him the submitted Klephts appointed marched outside the village and gether a force of five thousand I had gone to Zante in August, admiral, Deli, and General Atrem. the nickname, “O Geros tou Morea me Armatolos of Leontari to act shut myself up in a monastery at Peloponnesians for the army at and I had left it in September, and Pappadopoulos took it to the (The Old Man of the Morea).” He against the other Klephts, and I Kermitsa; but if I had remained once. I went to Zante. When the returned, and in the following Jan- council, and Benakes opposed it, came from a family of armed rebels, managed the province with lenien- there I should have been utterly answer to the address came-that uary, in the year 1806, came the or- saying “I will not have my country armatoli, and became captain of his cy. I was then fifteen years old. lost, so I left and got away to the was in August-I had an interview ders to hunt us all down. Petimeza, lost a second time even for my fa- own guerrilla band by age 15. He When I was twenty years of age wild parts of the country. with the general of the Russian Gianni, and Zacharias were al- ther's sake.” Motzenigos said “We gained more military experience and I married the daughter of the chief Meanwhile they slew Petimeza army, and he told me that he had ready gone from us, and we were must go with the English and expertise while serving as a corsair primate of Leontari, a man who in Kalavryta, and sent arranged to receive into now only a hundred and fifty men strike at the head, which is Con- onboard a Russian ship during the had been ruined by a Pasha in his head to the Russian ser- in all. [...] stantinople, and afterwards, when Russo-Turkish War (1806-12), and Nauplia. As I received in dowry Tripolitsa. We vice as many The kind of life which we had we have struck the head, all the later as a brigadier in the English both olive-trees and a vineyard, I killed some Greeks as already led aided us much rest is ours.” This opinion was army on the Ionian island of Zakyn- built houses and settled down as a Turks, chose to throughout the war of Liberation, therefore accepted and mine thos in service against the French. householder, but I still took care howev- enter, because we knew all the passes on thrown over. Kolokotronis returned to the of my Armatolik, and always went the hills, and we knew the habits Synevi went to Tenedo, and the Peloponnese on the eve of the about with a gun, for the Turks en- and ways of men. We had been ac- English to Constantinople, but March 25, 1821 revolution at age vied us and wished to slay us all; customed to hold the Turks in con- rather as if they were going upon 50, and was named archistrategos, they were not able to do so be- tempt, and we were inured to an excursion than for any warlike the commanding general. From that cause our place was situated on hunger and thirst, suffering, filth, purposes. The Turks were met by post, he led the successful siege of the heights. They therefore kept and every other privation. I arrived the Russians at Tenedo, and after the town of Tripolis. The following up a continual warfare against us in Zante in May. After a month's one battle the Turkish fleet was year, in 1822, he defeated the army by craft and subtlety. At one time sojourn there I learned that Pap- destroyed. [...] of Mahmud Dramali as it was enter- they sent out one hundred, and up- padopoulos, the general of the Ali Pharmakes then came to ing the Peloponnese, a decisive vic- on another occasion two hundred Russian forces, had come into the Zante. He had asked permission tory for the Greek side. soldiers to attack us, but as these island of Corfu, and he sent for me to go and see his villages until Kolokotronis was imprisoned in were not able to get us wholly in and asked me to enter the service. Kolokotronis could come, he said, 1834 for opposing the Bavarian- their power, they did not carry out I replied, 'I do not intend to enter and he took with him five hundred dominated regency, which took over this attempt. I saw, however, that if the Russian service, because my thousand grosia; and we sent a liberated Greece after the Revolu- they continually found that arti- purpose is to return to the Morea boat for him, and that is how he tion, but was pardoned in 1835. He fices failed they would at last come and avenge the slaughter of my got to Zante. We planned to go to learned to read and write towards against us openly. We received in- kindred, and the injuries which I Paris together in order to have an the end of his life, when he wrote his formation of this, and fled away have sustained myself. I could not interview with Buonaparte, and we memoirs. He died in Athens in from the place. After we had left, take an oath, and afterwards be- went to Corfu in the first instance; 1843. the Turks went and destroyed all come a perjurer by fleeing away but Donzelot, the governor there, Kolokotronis' famed helmet, our possessions, and issued orders secretly.' So I returned to Kastro, prevented us from so doing. 'Stay along with the rest of his arms and that wherever we were found we and remained there ten months here,' he said, 'and I will write my- armor, can be seen in the National were to be destroyed likewise. without any employment. self, and state that you require an History Museum of Greece in I now found myself with twelve I entrusted a letter to one Ron- answer. We must, however, ar- Athens. of the Kolokotroni, all younger tikes, a native of Magoulia, which range our plans before the answer Following are excerpts from his than myself, so we took our fami- he was to take to my family, in or- of the Emperor arrives.' The plan memoirs, in which he chronicles im- lies to Mani and left them there; der that he should obtain and which we made in conjunction portant events of his early life and and then we rose up openly as Kle- bring me all the property which I with Donzelot was as follows: that military service. The excerpts are phts, and got together our soldiers, had placed with different men. He Buonaparte should give us the provided in a translation by Eliza- sometimes sixty in number, and Theodoros Kolokotronis (1770-1834) won some of the most crucial took it and went, but he showed it command of five hundred gunners beth Mayhew Edmonds, sometimes less. We remained Kle- battles in the Greek Revolution. Kolokotronis learned to read and to Deligianni, and Deligianni clothed in foustanellas (for there (“Kolokotronis, the Klepht and the phts for two years straight off, and write at an old age in order to pen his memoirs. showed it to the voivode, in conse- were five thousand Greeks in the Warrior,” London: 1892).” This text afterwards, when they found they quence of which all my goods were French service), and that he can also be found in “The Greeks: could do nothing against us, they er, at Magouliana, and we also for the express purpose of fighting lost. That was in 1807. All the sol- should also give us grosia in order The Triumphant Journey,” pub- offered us the Armatolik again. I burnt some of their villages. The Napoleon. diers, and captains, and the to make enlistments in Tsamouria, lished by The National Herald. had Leontari and Karytaina given primates whereupon appealed to “Then, for my part,” I an- Roumeliote Klephts in a body had where there were enemies of Alt into my charge, and I remained Kolias, asking him to persuade us swered, (I shall not enter the ser- fled to the seven islands [Ionian Is- Pasha. We crossed over to “SOCIAL BANDITRY” there as an Armatolos four or five to make some agreement, whereby vice. What concern is it of mine in lands] about the same time as my Tsamouria and got three thousand The Memoirs of Theodoros years. [. . .] everything might be pacified. I was regard to Napoleon? If you, how- own flight took place. Russia had Tsamides for pay, and then went Kolokotronis In the year 1802 a firman came, therefore taken back into the Ar- ever, want men for the purpose of declared war against Turkey, and to Parga and embarked them for which commanded that we two, matolik service again. Deligianni aiding us to free our own country, I commanded all the soldiers to go Santa Maura. The gathering was I was born in the year 1770. It Petimeza and myself, should be had been trying for three or four can promise you from five to ten into Roumeli to attack the Turks. I intended to take place at Santa was the 3rd of April, and it was killed. This was set in motion by a months to effect our ruin, but he thousand soldiers. We were once immediately tried to go to Santa Maura and Zante. I crossed over Easter Tuesday. The revolt of the voivode in Patras. The firman said, had not succeeded. baptized with oil, and we have Maura [Levkas], where they were to Santa Maura myself with six Albanians in the Peloponnesus 'Either your two heads or the So, in the month of September, since been baptized with blood, all assembled, and get as many of hundred men. had taken place in the previous heads of the chiefs.' Whereupon I again entered the Armatolik. and yet again will we be baptized them as I could for myself and At this time (on the 9th) the year of 1769. I was born under a the vizier of Tripolitsa summoned Deligianni at this time found an in blood for the deliverance of our then return to the Peloponnesus. English came to Zante, and, dis- tree on the hill called Ramavouni, the father of Zaimes and Deligian- opportunity of wrecking his spite. fatherland!' There were two regiments in the embarking, they established them- in the district of old Messenia. My ni. Zaimes obeyed the summons, He had a friend in Lala, one Has- I stayed in Zante a fortnight, service of Russia, one composed selves there, and sent away the father, Kostantes Kolokotronis, but Deligianni was very much san Aga Phida, and he besought but I would not consent to that of Maniotes, at the head of whom French to Corfu. About four hun- had been a captain of the Armatoli afraid. He took an oath to them him to slay us-treacherously, of measure. I left twenty-eight of my was the son of Pierrakes Samet dred Greeks were put into the in Corinth, a post which he held both that it had nothing at all to do course, because we were Armatoli. comrades behind, and my nephew Bey, and the other was a body of boats as prisoners of war. They al- for the space of four years. He left with them. I had accompanied We had placed our families now in Niketas, a son of my brother Gian- Peloponnesians commanded by so took Cephalonia, Ithaki, and Corinth, however, to go to Mani, Deligianni as far as Tripolitsa, and Palouba, and old Ko- Anagnostaras. These were still in Cerigo, and made them their own. and whilst at Mani he harried the as we were returning together I lias, who had discov- Zante. Pappadopoulos had or- General Oswald had orders from Turks greatly. […] said to Deligianni, 'I do not believe ered the treachery, sent dered them to fit out a vessel of the generalissimo of the English Kostantes Kolokotronis, my fa- that the firman is for us;' and he us information that the war. When they had made it ready forces, who was then in Palermo, ther, was wounded by a sword- replied, 'Do not fear.' The Pasha, Lalians were coming and I could go in it to Santa Mau- to take into the service all the thrust at the time of the sally, and however, only sent for those two, down upon us. I was in ra, Anagnostaras, the Petimezaioi, Greeks who were willing to join, was afterwards killed through the and he read the firman to them. a village called Giannaki Kolokotronis, Melios, and to put Church (who was then treachery of a Turkish friend. His 'You must give us time,' they said, Tourkokerpeni when I and others came down to me and major) at their head. head was never recovered. The 'for these are wild men.' Old received this news, and said “Do not go, we shall get per- When we saw that the English murderers who slew him con- Zaimes Asemakes, however, had I cast about in my mind mission to have a ship for our- had come into the islands we sent cealed his body for the sake of the Petimeza quite in his power, be- how I could unravel this selves, and if thou desirest, thou word to Parga to enlist no more property which they found upon cause he went down to Kalavryta secret movement which canst go in her.” They found a soldiers, as our plans were frus- him. Three years afterwards his daily, but for myself I never went was astir for the pur- Turkish boat with two cannons, trated by their arrival. Our scheme body was dug up, and every one to Karytaina. The two primates pose of overthrowing and they bought her and appoint- was to get all the forts in Messenia, knew that it was the body of said that they must make them- us, and I thought it over ed me to be captain. Parga, and Monemvasia placed in Kostantes Kolokotronis because selves masters of the wild one during the whole of the I took out passports, and went our hands. All the Turkish inhabi- one of his little fingers had a crook (Kolokotronis), and that after- night. The Turks came to the government office of the tants of those places had agreed at in it, in consequences of a cut from wards they could easily get the up and seized upon two Republic of Corfu, and there they a conference we had with them, a Turkish sabre years before. They tame one (Petimeza). Deligianni roads, sending out two gave me permission to attack the that we should form a government, had hidden him in a hollow be- made two of the primates take an separate bodies, each Turks either by sea or land. I took consisting of twelve Turks and tween Arna and Kotzatina, and he oath that they would kill me. That with two hundred men, eighty soldiers for land service, twelve Greeks - the Turks to be was afterwards interred again at was rather difficult to manage, be- in order to entrap me in and went down to a place called governed with the same impartiali- Melia. My father was exceedingly cause I was always very cautious. an ambuscade. I had a Achaia, near Patras, and burnt the ty as the Greeks. Donzelot had dark and very thin, so swift of foot They had a conference with traitor about me, and houses, possessions, and maga- framed the laws in conjunction that the most speedy stallion could Velemvitsa, and swore him in first; he came to us to see if zines of Saitaga, and returned to with ourselves. Our flag was to never overtake him; he was thirty- but he replied, 'I do not agree with we were on the move, Zante. The inhabitants of Zante, have been a cross on one side, and three years of age at the time of his the killing of those men; we shall or if we were sleeping. I A painting by Nikiforos Lytras depicts the however, were obliged to import on the other a half-moon and death, and was of middle height, destroy the province.' had hoped to have been blowing up of the Turkish fleet's flagship by food from the Peloponnesus, and stars. This plan also formulated black-eyed, and slim. The Albani- They did not change their able to send a defiance Greek hero Constantine Kanaris. therefore they petitioned the gov- that when we had secured the ans held him in so great a terror minds, however. They then to them in the morning, ernment and begged it not to at- Morea we should write to the Sul- that they swore by his name. 'May brought one Bouloubases with his but in the morning we found our- ni Kolokotronis. The other Greek tack the Morea, as in consequence tan to assure him that our action I be saved from the sword of Albanians into Karytaina. I had selves surrounded in a village. I soldiers enlisted, and were sent to of that the Turks would not admit was not against him, but against Kolokotronis!' was their favorite my suspicions about this proceed- had given my clothes to an adopt- Naples. any of them who went thither for the tyrannies of Ali Pasha, and oath. It was said that before he was ing, and went to pay a visit to a pri- ed son. We were rejoicing at the When the Turks saw this move- the purpose of trading. The gov- Donzelot had already advised with slain he had killed with his own mate in Stemnitsa. 'What do you return of day, when lo! I saw the ment they sent information to the ernment prevented me in conse- the minister at Constantinople to hand seven hundred Turkish irreg- want with the Albanian Turks drawing nigh. We seized our Sultan, and expressed to him all quence from making any assaults prevent him from making any ulars. [...] Bouloubases here?' I asked; 'he guns, but as we were endeavoring their suspicions about it. The Sul- by land, and ordered me only to movement. We remained some time at won't become of your opinion.' to get to the back of the hill, my tan thereupon conceived the idea carry on the war at Santa Maura. It was my own private inten- Melia in Mani with my uncle The Albanian then came into adopted son had eight balls fired of taking some summary acts of I met Papadopoulos with tion, however, that when we had Anagnostes, and I bought back the Stemnitsa, and I went there also, into him. vengeance on the people. The pa- Synevi at Corfu. He was making got possession of all the forts, we two enslaved children, my brothers taking with me fifty of my men. I My brother Gianni was also triarch (of Constantinople) inter- preparations to attack Con- should then make it a more na- Gianni and Chrestos. One of them had an interview with Bouloubas- wounded. We then shut ourselves vened, saying, 'What have the peo- stantinople in conjunction with the tional movement, and throw over had been taken to Hydra; and we es, when I said to him, 'They are up in three houses, and I stationed ple done? Better that we kill the English. I gave him a little of my the Turks; but what I resolved up- stayed in Mani three years. We trying to set us at loggerheads: myself in the cellar. In all we num- prime movers and the evildoers;' opinion-namely, that there were on doing would have to depend had sustained many losses, and tame fowl cannot chase away wild bered thirty-eight. The second and so he was turned away from twelve hundred Russians and five upon circumstances. Our mea- our other uncles on our mother's ones. Though all fly away, the body of two hundred coming up his purpose. thousand Greeks in the service of sures would have necessitated rais- side, who were called the Kot- sparrow still remains.' they surrounded us. We fought The opinion of the Turks coa- the seven islands, that they had ing fifteen thousand of the is- sakaioi, came to us and took us That circumstance fortunately through the whole of that day, but lesced with the convictions of the twelve vessels in the Baltic and the landers. Donzelot, myself, Ali away with them to Alonistaina. We brought old Kolias to me, who at nightfall we sallied forth and French Cabinet, which had ad- Black Seas, and forty other vessels, Pharmakes, and a secretary were managed to get away without be- came with his son Koliopoulos. fled. This occurred on the 7th of vised Turkey to make an end of all both brigs and frigates, which had three days and three nights laying ing recognized, for we were in We now numbered two hundred, March, in the year 1804. those captains called Klephts, and been got together for the purpose out our plans. [...] great fear of the Turks. My uncle and our own men joined us at In the year 1805 I left for Zante. to get rid of the captains of the of attacking Buonaparte, so that Anagnostes afterwards went to Magoulia. Anagnostes Bakales, a The Emperor Alexander of Russia sea-vessels also, or else at some with ten thousand of the islanders * The Movement for Greek In- Sampazika, in the district of Leon- primate at Garzeniko, derided the had sent an invitation to the time or other they would cause a we should number altogether dependence 1770-1821 edited and tari, which is at the extremity of Turks and sent me continual infor- Greeks to take service in his rising. twenty-five thousand men with six translated by Richard Clogg, Mani. He there allied himself with mation. I wrote to the two pri- armies. The Sultan, following this ad- ships in the Gulf of Corinth, and (Harper & Row, 1976). THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY 9 Greek Independence Day Proclaimed a “National Day of Celebration” in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Specter (R-Pennsylvania), desig- jor role in the World War II strug- that Greece's successful “law en- the effort for freedom, democracy, March 17, President Bush pro- nates Greece as the only country gle to protect freedom and democ- forcement operations against a peace, stability and human rights; claimed March 25th as “Greek In- which the U.S. Senate commemo- racy through such bravery as was terrorist organization (17 Novem- Whereas those and other ideals dependence Day: A National Day rates each year for its national day. shown in the historic Battle of ber) responsible for three decades have forged a close bond between of Celebration of Greek and This year, 56 senators, represent- Crete, which provided the Axis of terrorist attacks underscore the these two nations and their peo- American Democracy.” ing 75 percent of the country's land war with its first major set- important contributions Greece is ples; And for the 20th consecutive population, cosponsored this legis- back, setting off a chain of events making to the global war on ter- Whereas March 25, 2006 marks year, the Greek American com- lation. which significantly affected the rorism;” the 185th anniversary of the begin- munity is meeting with the Presi- Greek American Senators outcome of World War II; Whereas Greece is a strategic ning of the revolution which freed dent of the United States to ad- Olympia J. Snow (R-Maine) and Whereas the price for Greece partner and ally of the United the Greek people from the Ot- dress their issues of concern on the Paul Sarbanes (D-Maryland) were in holding our common values in States in bringing political stability toman Empire; occasion of Greek Independence among the cosponsors: their region was high, as hundreds and economic development to the And whereas it is proper and Day. “As a Greek American, I am of thousands of civilians were volatile Balkan region, having in- The presidential proclamation very conscious of Greece's many killed in Greece during World vested over $10 billion in the re- and the meeting with the Presi- contributions to American life,” War II; gion; dent, which was held at the White Senator Snow said. “The resolu- Whereas, throughout the 20th Whereas Greece was extraordi- House on Friday, March 24, fol- tion that I have cosponsored is an Century, Greece was 1 of only 3 narily responsive to requests by lows the adoption by the U.S. Se- appropriate tribute to Greece and countries in the world, beyond the the United States during the war nate of a resolution on March 13 the country's role in our nation's former British Empire, that allied in Iraq, as Greece immediately commemorating March 25th as a domestic heritage, as well as a cel- with the United States in every granted unlimited access to its national day of celebration of ebration of the special bond be- major international conflict; airspace and the base in Souda democracy in the United States. tween our two countries.” Whereas President George W. Bay, and many ships of the United “Very few of America's most The full text of the Senate Res- Bush, in recognizing Greek Inde- States which delivered troops, car- powerful interest groups have an olution (#399) is as follows: pendence Day, said, “Greece and go and supplies to Iraq were refu- annual meeting with the President, Designating March 25, 2006 as America have been firm allies in eled in Greece; regardless of who they might be. “Greek Independence Day: A Na- the great struggles for liberty. Whereas, in August 2004, the Under the leadership of our Arch- tional Day of Celebration of Greek Senator Olympia J. Snowe of Americans will always remember Athens Olympic Games came bishop, who invites community and American Democracy.” Maine Greek heroism and Greek sacri- home to Greece, the land of their leaders to join him, we have had Whereas the ancient Greeks fice for the sake of freedom… ancient birthplace 2,500 years ago such a meeting each year with developed the concept of democ- Chief Petros Mavromichalis, a (and) as the 21st Century dawns, and the city of their modern re- Presidents Ronald Reagan, Ge- racy, in which the supreme power founder of the modern Greek Greece and America once again vival in 1896; orge H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and to govern was vested in the people; state, said to the citizens of the stand united, this time in the fight Whereas Greece received now President George W. Bush,” Whereas the Founding Fathers United States in 1821 that “it is in against terrorism. The United worldwide praise for its extraordi- said Andrew E. Manatos, Presi- of the United States drew heavily your land that liberty has fixed her States deeply appreciates the role nary handling during the 2004 dent of the National Coordinated on the political experience and abode and… in imitating you, we Greece is playing in the war Olympics of over 14,000 athletes Effort of Hellenes. philosophy of ancient Greece in shall imitate our ancestors and be against terror… America and from 202 countries and over 2 mil- This Senate legislation, intro- forming our representative thought worthy of them if we suc- Greece are strong allies, and we lion spectators and journalists, duced annually by Senate Judicia- democracy; ceed in resembling you; are strategic partners;” which it did so efficiently, securely, ry Committee Chairman Arlen Whereas Greek Commander in Whereas Greece played a ma- Whereas President Bush stated and with its famous Greek hospi- tality; Whereas the unprecedented se- curity effort in Greece for the first Olympics after the attacks on the Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsyl- Archbishop’s Encyclical for Annunciation and GID United States on September 11, vania 2001 included a record-setting ex- penditure of over $1.39 billion and desirable to celebrate this anniver- Beloved Brothers and Sisters in changel, and to commit her life to affirmed their heritage and their prayer and purity of heart and assignment of over 70 thousand se- sary with the Greek people and to Christ, on this blessed Feast of the the fulfillment of such a wondrous destiny, and granted them free- mind, we will know the will of curity personnel, as well as the uti- reaffirm the democratic principles Annunciation, which comes to us message expressing the will of dom. God, and that we will be able to lization of an 8-country Olympic from which these two great nations in the midst of the Holy Lenten God. As a result, the words of the As we commemorate both the choose what is true, enduring and Security Advisory Group which in- were born; season, we are given the opportu- Archangel to the Virgin, “The Feast of the Annunciation and the leads to salvation. cluded the United States; Now, therefore, be it resolved, nity to celebrate a beautiful and Holy Spirit will come upon you, Day of Greek Independence, we May the strength of our Lord, Whereas Greece, located in a that the United States Senate… spiritually significant event in the and the power of the Most High are led by the examples of the through the intercessions of His region where Christianity meets 1. Designates March 25, history of salvation. We commem- will overshadow you; therefore, al- Theotokos and our forefathers to Holy Mother and Theotokos, be Islam and Judaism, maintains ex- 2006 as “Greek Independence orate the visit of the Archangel so, the Holy One to be born will be contemplate our commitment to with each of us in the remainder of cellent relations with Muslim na- Day: A National Day of Celebra- Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; his an- called the Son of God (Luke the will of God and our prepared- the Lenten journey as we strive to tions and Israel; tion of Greek and American nouncement of the Incarnation of 1.35),” became a reality. ness to choose His will. In a world purify our hearts and minds, and Whereas the Government of Democracy,” and… the Son of God; her acceptance of The event of the Annunciation filled with choices, we are chal- as we make ourselves more and Greece has had extraordinary suc- 2. Encourages the people of the Divine Will to be the God- and the choice made by the lenged to adhere to what is holy more ready to conform to the holy cess in recent years in furthering the United States to observe the bearer; and the conception of the Theotokos serve as an example to and upholds life; to discern what is will of God. cross-cultural understanding and day with appropriate ceremonies Savior as an expression of the love each and every one of us, as we are truth and what is worthy of our reducing tensions between Greece and activities. of God for humankind. We cele- challenged daily to choose the will commitment. Even under the most With paternal love in Christ, and Turkey; brate this Feast in joy and thanks- of God for our lives. Certainly, our difficult circumstances of life, we +DEMETRIOS Whereas Greece and the Unit- For text of Presidential Procla- giving, for it was at this moment in choices are not of the same nature can be assured that, through Archbishop of America ed States are at the forefront of mation, see editorial on page 14. time when God entered into our or magnitude of the one offered to humanity through the Virgin the Virgin Mary through divine Mary. revelation. But her holiness of life Through this miraculous event, and her recognition of truth serve God bestowed a unique and time- as a model which we should strive less blessing upon the Virgin to emulate. During this time of Mary. She had “found favor with Holy and Great Lent, and God (Luke 1.30),” and she was throughout all of our lives, we chosen to be the mother of the should labor for purity of heart “Son of the Most High Whose and mind through prayer, worship, kingdom shall have no end (Luke fasting and complete dedication to 1.33).” God, so that we might know His It is evident from the Gospel will and be prepared, as the account of the Annunciation, how- Theotokos was, to consent to it. ever, that God's choice was depen- What great blessings and deeds dent upon another choice, that of might God accomplish in and The WORLD COUNCIL OF HELLENES ABROAD the Virgin. When presented with through our lives; what transfor- the words of the angelic messen- mations might occur in our homes, and the UNITED HELLENIC AMERICAN CONGRESS ger, she had to choose to accept families, parishes and in the world the Divine Will, and to be a willing if we are willing to serve when God participant in the Incarnation. calls, if we are ready to obey His This she did by replying, “Behold, holy will. I am the handmaid of the Lord. Assuredly, the magnitude of Let it be to me according to your the choice and faith of the word (Luke 1.38).” This choice Theotokos was in the hearts of the was made possible by her purity of many courageous people of heart and mind. Because of her Greece in 1821, when they en- deep love for God; her knowledge gaged in the struggle which would of His commandments; and her give them their independence holiness of life, the Virgin Mary from Ottoman rule. It is fitting was able to recognize the message that the beginning of this struggle of truth conveyed by the Ar- and our celebration of Greek In- dependence Day should complement salute the struggle of this great Feast of our Holy Orthodox Church. For Hel- March 25th 1821 lenes who had en- dured centuries of occupation, and who for freedom from had experienced physical, spiritual, the Ottoman Empire intellectual, eco- nomic and social op- and urge global Hellenism pression, their strug- gle was a choice to remain united and accompish founded upon a de- works of creativity glory and greatness sire for liberty; the recognition of hu- man dignity; and the conditions for secur- The President ing the wellbeing of future generations. They knew that all of Andrew A. 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Continued from page 1 held without any negative conse- women discussed bilateral relations and is looking forward to now work- quences on the stability of our re- and strategic cooperation between ing closely with Minister Bakoyanni, issues. With Mrs. Rice, as well as gion. In order for that to be the two countries. Among the issues who is visiting Washington at a time with President Bush, I will be dis- achieved, we must soon make sub- discussed were the future of the when our relations with Greece cussing progress in our region - in stantial progress in the application Balkans and stability in the region; couldn't be better,” he said. the Balkans - as well as in the Mid- of the criteria pertaining to the issue the Cyprus problem and the “It seems that Greece and the dle East. We will also be discussing of decentralization and respect for progress and efforts made by both United States have similar agendas all issues of Greek interest exten- the rights of all those residing in countries towards a settlement; when it comes to the Balkans,” Mr. sively, of course, including the Kosovo, including Serb Kosovars. Turkey's European course; and de- Fried added, citing Greece's assis- Cyprus issue and our relations Equally important is the protection velopments in the Middle East. tance in the U.S.-led effort to spread with Turkey, as well as the dan- of Kosovo's cultural heritage. While at the State Department, peace and democracy in the Middle gling issue for the official name of TNH: Will you have the opportu- Mrs. Bakoyanni also met with Un- East. FYROM. Beyond that, I believe nity to communicate with members dersecretary of State for Political Mr. Fried also discussed Cyprus that the trip will be an opportunity of the Omogeneia during your visit? Affairs R. Nicholas Burns. and FYROM as issues which would to enhance our traditionally What is your message to them? Will On Friday morning, Mrs. Bakoy- likely come up during Mrs. Bakoy- friendly relations and cooperation you be attending other celebrations anni represented the Greek anni's meetings at the State Depart- between Greece and the United commemorating Greek Indepen- Government at the White House, ment. “Cyprus will probably be on States. dence Day? where President Bush hosted a spe- the agenda,” he said, clearly stating TNH: There will be, then, a BAKOYANNI: Of course I will cial event celebrating Greek Inde- the official U.S. position: “We sup- meeting with the President and oth- be. I will be among members of the pendence Day. The Greek Foreign port reunification. We do not sup- er American Administration offi- Omogeneia during services at the Minister had an audience with Pres- port separatism. We want a bizonal, cials? Annunciation Church in Manhattan ident Bush, as well as with Home- bicommunal federation.” BAKOYANNI: Yes, we are plan- on the occasion of the March 25th land Security Advisor Frances Fra- As for the “Macedonia issue,” ning a meeting with President Bush celebration, which will be presided gos-Townsend, with whom she dis- AP PHOTO/YVES LOGGHE Mr. Fried said, “if they (FYROM) as part of the event, which will take by Archbishop Demetrios, as well as cussed visa requirements for Greek Cypriot Foreign Minister George Iacovou, left, with Greek Foreign want to enter the European Union place at the White House in com- during a special event held at the citizens visiting the Unites States. Minister Dora Bakoyanni during the E.U. Foreign Ministers Council using the name, 'Macedonia,' they memoration of our national holiday Greek Consulate in New York. My Mrs. Bakoyanni also met with in Brussels this past Monday, March 20. will have to have to work it out with (March 25th - Greek Independence message to the Greek American Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland the Greek Government.” Day), which is a great honor for our community is simple and clear: We on Friday and was interviewed by U.N. Security Council discussion re- ni's first official stateside visit, and Although Greece disagrees with country. In Washington, I will also are by your side, and we want you by the Washington Post. On Friday garding Haiti (Greece is currently a reaffirmed that U.S.-Greece rela- the American position on FYROM be meeting with Mr. Negroponte our side for a modern, strong evening, prior to her departure for non-permanent member of the Se- tions were very healthy. (the Bush Administration now offi- during a dinner hosted at the Blair Greece that makes progress. New York, Mrs. Bakoyanni attend- curity Council). The discussion will This past Thursday, Assistant cially recognizes FYROM as the House in honor of His Eminence DORA's U.S. VISIT ed a dinner hosted by DNI Negro- be hosted by Argentina, which cur- Secretary of State for European Af- “Republic of Macedonia”), he said, Archbishop Demetrios of America Mrs. Bakoyanni met with Prime ponte. rently holds the Council's presiden- fairs Daniel Fried said Mrs. Rice is “Greece is a U.S. ally, and some- and myself, on the occasion of the Minister Costas Karamanlis on The Greek Foreign Minister cy in March. The Haitian Prime looking forward to meeting with the times it is only natural that allies dis- 185th Anniversary of our nation's Tuesday morning, just prior to her then traveled to New York to attend Minister Gerard Latortue, Argen- Hellenic Republic's new foreign agree.” independence. departure for Washington. She also Church services; celebrate the 25th tinean Foreign Minister Jorge Ta- minister, noting the Secretary of TNH: Turkish Prime Minister met with U.S. Ambassador to of March; and meet with Archbish- iana and U.N. Deputy Secretary- State's friendship with Mrs. Bakoy- Mr. Malaspinas is editorial di- Erdogan insists that his country will Greece Charles Reis. op Demetrios. General Louise Frechette of Cana- anni's esteemed predecessor, Petros rector of The National Herald's of- not abide by its obligations as part of She arrived in Washington on On Monday, March 27, she will da will also participate in that dis- Molyviatis. Dora Bakoyannis' visit. fice in Athens, Greece. Dimitri its European accession course. Also, Wednesday afternoon, and met with meet with U.N. Secretary-General cussion. “The Secretary has worked very Soutogiannis, TNH's Washington according to the new dogma, it Secretary Rice on Thursday morn- Kofi Annan, and on Tuesday morn- The State Department was well in the past with former Greek correspondent, also contributed to seems that Turkey insists on uphold- ing. During the meeting the two ing, she will represent Greece at the warmly anticipating Mrs. Bakoyan- Foreign Minister Petros Molyviatis, this story. ing the causus belli for the Aegean. What is Greece's position? BAKOYANNI: I have already stated that such positions and state- ments do not bring Turkey closer to Gearing Up for NYC’s 69th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade the European Union. Turkey has al- ready undertaken obligations, and Continued from page 1 March 25, 1821. America will officiate. tial Guard. The flag-raising cere- ception will start at noon at the has signed protocols, which it still A proposal to invite singer Ge- That evening at 5-7 PM, a re- mony will be followed by a recep- Jumeirah Essex House Hotel on has time, until the end of 2006, to Nick Portokalos in Nia Vardalos' orge Dalaras to be one of this ception commemorating Greek tion at the old Customs House in 160 Central Park South in Man- put in practice. Turkey is obligated, smash-hit film, “My Big Fat Greek year's grand marshals was rejected Independence Day is being hosted Lower Manhattan. hattan. The Parade will officially if it wants to come closer to the Wedding.” He was also seen in during a Parade Committee meet- at the Greek Consulate in New On Friday evening, the Evzones begin outside the Hotel, and will E.U., to respond and keep the “The Game of their Lives,” a film ing held at the Stathakion Center, York at 69 E. 79th Street (between will entertain those attending the continue on Fifth Avenue all the promises it has made. The bottom about America's efforts to win the the Federation's headquarters, in Park and Madison Avenues). The traditional Omogeneia dinner at way up to 79th Street. At 8 PM, af- line is that the progress and out- 1950 Soccer World Cup. Astoria last Thursday, March 16. event is open to the public, and Astoria's Crystal Palace. The ter the Parade's conclusion, a cul- come of Turkey's European course “I love my Hellenic culture. I Some of the attendees protested Mrs. Bakoyanni is expected to at- event will feature live music and tural celebration will complete the depends primarily on Turkey itself. am proud of it, and I just love it that the singer, who made politi- tend. dancing by the Evzones. The cock- GID-related festivities at the TNH: What is your opinion re- when the Greek community comes cally charged remarks against the On Thursday, March 30, Mayor tail reception will begin at 7 PM Stathakion Center. This event is garding Kosovo? Do you believe together and celebrates and com- war in Iraq during a concert in Bloomberg will host a reception and is expected to last until mid- free and open to the public. that Milosevic's death will affect de- memorates our heritage,” Mr. New York three years ago, had (by invitation only) in honor of night. Tickets for the Crystal On Monday, April 3, a Greek velopments there? Mandylor said, adding that he was “betrayed the community.” Greek Independence Day at Gra- Palace event are $75. cultural celebration will be held at BAKOYANNI: Mr. Milosevic's excited to be invited to commemo- During that meeting, Pan-Mace- cie Mansion from 5:30 to 7 PM. At On Saturday evening, April 1, Brooklyn's Grand Prospect Hall at death sealed a tragic era of conflict rate Greece's history with all of donian Federation of America the event, the Mayor will also pro- the Parade's grand marshals and 5 PM. The event, which will fea- and wars. He will not be judged by a New York. President Panos Spiliakos request- claim April “Greek Independence sponsors will be honored at a ture performances and recitals by court, after all; he will be judged by “Louis Mandylor exemplifies ed that his group be among the first Month.” black-tie Greek Independence the Evzones and Brooklyn's Greek history. What is important, however, the spirit of this year's Parade: the to march in this year's Parade. The Gracie Mansion reception Day Awards Gala dinner at the American students, is free of is to look ahead and make sure that honoring of America's Greek im- Parade-related events are being will be followed by another event Hilton Hotel in Manhattan at 7:30 charge, but requires reservations. all countries in the region contribute migrants, and the success of gener- held all week. Following is a list of at 8 PM that evening, which will be PM. The evening will also feature Finally, the celebrations will of- towards the establishment of a ations that followed,” said Federa- the events and information on open to the public by reservation. live performances, dancing and ficially end with the drawing of the European future of stability and tion President Nicos Diamantides. tickets/reservations: A musical concert, “Spirit of Lib- award presentations to, among Parade's raffles at the Stathakion peace in the Balkans. Within this According to Federation offi- On Saturday, March 25, Greek erty,” featuring an 100-member others, the Stavros S. Niarchos Center at 8 PM that evening. This European perspective, Greece will cials, more than 40 floats and Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni chorus led by Greek Canadian Foundation. Tickets for the Gala year, first prize will be a brand- also be dealing with Kosovo. We bands, as well as thousands of is attending services at the land- composer Panayotis Karousos, will are $150. new Nissan Pathfinder. Other support the negotiation process Greek Americans members repre- mark Church of the Annunciation be held at Long Island City High On Sunday, April 2, the day of prizes include round trip tickets to which has started with Mr. Ahtitsari senting scores of individual com- on Manhattan's West Side. Ser- School in Astoria. the Parade, celebrations will com- Greece. (Martti Ahtisaari, the United Na- munity groups, churches and vices will start with Orthros At noon on Friday, March 31, mence with a Divine Liturgy and tions Special Envoy for Kosovo), schools will be following the grand (matins) at 8:30 AM, followed by a the traditional raising of the Greek Doxology at the Archdiocesan For a complete listing of the and we point out at every opportuni- marshals, waving the Greek flag to Divine Liturgy at 10 AM, and a and American flags will take place Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in week's events, visit the web at ty, and to all those we hold discus- commemorate the 185th anniver- Doxology and Artoclasia (blessing at Manhattan's Bowling Green, Manhattan, presided by Archbish- www.greekparade.org. For reser- sions with, that negotiations over the sary of the Greek Revolution, of the loaves) afterwards. His Emi- with the participation of the Ev- op Demetrios. vations, call the Federation at future status of Kosovo should be which officially commenced on nence Archbishop Demetrios of zones, the elite Hellenic Presiden- The traditional pre-Parade re- 718-204-6500.

Evriviades: U.S. Needs to Consider Cyprus Problem from Another Perspective

Continued from page 1 problem, America should exert the “Through a clearly democratic most everything they wanted on Cyprus will be “forever grateful” necessary influence on Turkey to process, a very large portion of the crucial issues, such as those of set- to the Greek Government, the Mr. Evriviades pointed out abide by the rule of law and honor Cypriot people gave their verdict tlers from mainland Turkey; main- Greek opposition parties and the some differences and disagree- the political and legal obligations it on the Annan Plan. Seventy-six taining foreign troops in Cyprus; entire Greek nation, including the ments between the U.S. and Turk- now has as an ascending member percent (of the Greek Cypriot and the right of military interven- Hellenes of the Diaspora, for this ish Governments, however. of the European Union,” he side) voted against the Plan and tion in the internal affairs of the achievement, noting that Greek “Of course, the United States added. the number, by itself, speaks vol- Cypriot state, to include possible Cypriots have also made signifi- and Turkey have their differences, “On the contrary, Secretary umes. It is a vast majority, and this military intervention. Because of cant contributions and can also too, primarily because of Iraq, Rice's invitation to Mr. Talat - should be respected, and should be all of these points, and many oth- take a lot of credit for their pa- since the Turks categorically ob- combined with a number of other taken into serious consideration ers, they accepted the Annan tience and endurance. ject to U.S. policy and the upgrad- American actions, such as direct when efforts to resolve the Cyprus Plan,” he pointed out. “Of course, Cypriots them- ing of the Kurds in northern Iraq. visits to the occupied area by problem resume. No one can put The Cypriot Ambassador also selves have also worked hard to Where they do agree, however, is American officials, the attempt to aside the genuine, just and legiti- discussed the role of the Greek achieve this goal. We had to har- the Cyprus problem which, it have direct flights to the occupied mate concerns of a vast majority of American community and the monize 31 chapters and align our seems, they both use to improve bi- area - help to encourage the in- the people of Cyprus.” Greek Government in keeping the laws, regulations and standards lateral relations. American offi- transigence of Ankara and the If the Annan Plan were to be Cyprus issue on the table. with the European Union. The cials openly state that both Wash- Turkish Cypriot political leader- put to vote again, he noted, it “The Greek American commu- Hellenic Parliament also con- ington and Ankara have the same ship, which now begins to see, on would be rejected by an even high- nity is the lighthouse that keeps the tributed in a definitive way views on Cyprus. We do not agree the horizon, the future political er percentage. Cyprus problem in the limelight. through its warning that, if Cyprus with this type of foreign policy,” he upgrading and recognition of their “(Sir Kieran) Prendergast, the Without the Omogeneia's help was not accepted as a full member said. pseudo state.” U.N.'s Undersecretary General for and support, we could not have en- of the E.U., it would refuse to rati- Moreover, Mr. Evriviades Ambassador Evriviades also Political Affairs who visited the re- joyed the support we have in the fy the enlargement agreement. added, the U.S. does not really said every initiative by the U.S., or gion last June, said that the con- U.S. Congress today, both in the That gave us the relevant push to help efforts to solve the Cyprus any other country for that matter, cerns of the Cypriot Greek com- House and in the Senate. Without enter the E.U.,” Mr. Evriviades problem, one of the international should contribute towards the re- munity should be addressed in any the community's support, our in- said. community's most intractable dis- unification of the island, and not future process, but he also pointed terlocutors would not be treating The Cypriot Ambassador also putes. towards its partition. out that the gap between the posi- us so seriously and responsibly,” said he firmly believes the Greek “The Americans, of all people, “I'm very sorry to note that the tions of the two communities on he said. and Cypriot Governments have a should know that Mehmet Ali position the U.S. Government is the Plan has widened. He also said “And let's not forget that, with- strong and vibrant relationship Talat (the Turkish Cypriot leader) taking at the moment not only fails Ambassador Euripides Evrivi- the Cyprus problem should be out Greece's determined support, and identical views on how to han- is in no position, and does not have to move toward the settlement of ades. solved on its own merits in the in- Cyprus would have never become dle the Cyprus issue. the authority and the power, to de- the Cyprus problem, but actually terests, first and foremost, of the a member of the European Union. Ambassador Evriviades is pay- cide on the core issues of the intensifies the division of the is- if they really want to become a Greek and Turkish Cypriots,” Mr. And this, by itself, is the number- ing a visit to Los Angeles, Califor- Cyprus problem, like the occupa- land,” he said. member of the European Union in Evriviades said. one strategic achievement in nia this week in an effort to get in tion, the settlers or the usurpation As for Turkey's potential Euro- the future. Turkey needs to comply “Undoubtedly, things have got- decades. The accession of Cyprus touch with the Greek American of property belonging to Greek pean future, he said, the Turkish with International Law and respect ten more difficult, in the sense that to the European Union, even community there. “There will be Cypriot refugees,” he said. Government needs to realize it is human rights,” he said. the Turkish Cypriots, the Turkish though it is still temporarily divid- more trips to follow in our em- It is Ankara that make these de- Turkey which is seeking admission When he asked about the Unit- settlers and Turkey itself, who said ed, is a political miracle, which up- bassy's effort to reach out and cisions, he explained. to the European Union, and not ed nations Plan submitted by U.N. 'vote yes,' are now taking a hard- grades both Cyprus and our re- work along with the Omogeneia “If the U.S. wants to help to- the other way around: “Turkey Secretary-General Kofi Annan line stance. The version that was gion,” he added. and update them on issues regard- wards the solution of the Cyprus needs to change on so many levels, two years ago, Mr. Evriviades said, put to the referenda included al- Ambassador Evrivaides said ing the Cyprus problem,” he said. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006 ARTS&LETTERS 11 Dionysis Fotopoulos: Reality and Dreams, Side by Side Onstage

By Vicky Politis Museum is crammed with art works On the exhibition's second floor, Special to the National Herald from Mr. Fotopoulos' private col- Mr. Fotopoulos' professional life lection, which cover the rooms unfolds. Unfortunately, only a few After a lifetime behind the cur- from floor to ceiling. As an art col- samples of his costumes and stage tains, the internationally acclaimed lector, Mr. Fotopoulos' tastes seem sets are on view. After witnessing a Greek costume and set designer to be varied, reflecting his manifold plethora of art works made by oth- Dionysis Fotopoulos has found interests in the unusual and the es- ers from his collection, one would himself front stage for a change. An oteric. This part of the exhibition expect to see a larger selection of exhibition, which is currently on demands close attention, for it is his own works. Nevertheless, the display at the Benaki Museum's here that the life of the set and cos- costumes, videos and photographs New Wing on Pireos Street in tume designer is exposed. This is of past performances that are on Athens, showcases aspects of the the environment of his familiar sur- view, manage to offer a tantalizing artist's private and public life, shed- roundings at home. From shim- glimpse of the inventive and imagi- ding light on his work and his per- mering Byzantine icons with gold native use of materials that were to sonality. backgrounds, antique sculptures, become Mr. Fotopoulos' trade- Appropriately entitled, “The works by famous Greek artists and mark. Fabrics are used in new and World of Dionysis Fotopoulos,” anonymous painters of equally fascinating ways. They are often the exhibition -which runs until anonymous bourgeois families, to matched with paper, plastic, neon March 19- showcases the man, as voodoo dolls and Victorian display and chemical pigments, thus creat- much as it illuminates the artist. mannequins, masks and hats, these ing a poetic stage atmosphere. The show includes a great amount works mirror Mr. Fotopoulos' In many ways, the exhibition al- of works from Mr. Fotopoulos' deep-rooted interest in human cre- so manages to provide a brief histo- eclectic collection of art, as well as ativity. ry of contemporary Greek stage samples from his own innovative They also echo his struggle to history, from the last 40 years, since works, which have graced Greek find the appropriate fabrics and Mr. Fotopoulos' name is inexorably and international theatres and film precise cultural artifacts for his linked to some of the finest theatri- sets. sceneries and costume designs, as cal performances in Greek theatre Masks and costumes for a production of Aristophanes' comedy “Peace,” performed at Epidavros in 1977. What Mr. Fotopoulos has done well as the ways through which di- history. The artist however, has also for the Greek theatre was to essen- verse forms of artistic expression lent his talents to top names of the Harold Pinter and the absurdist country and in Europe. Their men- During a conversation with tially bring it out of the slumber of found their way into his theatrical international theatre world, like playwright Eugene Ionesco as well torship helped him appreciate French author Georges Banu, Mr. traditional presentations and into images. Through the works he has British director Peter Hall and as for New York's experimental La opera buffa and classical music, Fotopoulos once said: “I prefer to the exciting realm of stand-up-and- collected through the years, Mr. German director Peter Stein. He Mama Theater. along with Greek rebetika songs create a world in its totality. I want take-notice productions. In his Fotopoulos acquired a profound has designed costumes for Mr. His involvement with the the- and the traditional Karagiozis to know everything, how a chair will staging of ancient dramas, he dis- knowledge of the mentalities, Hall's production of “Tantalus,” by ater began at a very young age. shadow theater. integrate into a set, how to design a pensed with classical tunics linear morals and habits of different peri- the acclaimed British director and Born in the Peloponnesian town of The influence of that creative costume so an actor can sit down in folds and introduced coarse fabrics ods of history. Creating a poetic playwright John Barton, as well as Kalamata in 1943, he joined his period can be seen in the variety it; to have control over the space that expressed the psychological and expressive atmosphere and for Mr. Stein's famous production older brother Vassilis in Athens in and daringness he has displayed and, at the same time, make sure and spiritual transformation of the transporting the audience to other of Shakespeare's “Hamlet,” which 1958, when he was barely out of his throughout his career. Mr. Fo- that the actor's body is illuminated, characters. times and other cultures became in was staged in Moscow. He has also teens, to become his assistant. Vas- topoulos is able to design sets and that the timbre of his voice can be The first floor of the Benaki a sense, his life's work. designed sets for Nobel Laureate silis Fotopoulos is also a successful costumes for traditional directors, heard. That's why I like doing both set designer, who won an Academy as well as for expressionistic and sets and costumes. It's like working Award for his work in the film entirely contemporary-geared with dough that is alive, or a kind of “Zorba.” ones, while he is able to find inno- lava, which eludes separation and The young Mr. Fotopoulos then vative ways to approach classical distinction. I love fluidity. Only in enrolled in the School of Fine Arts plays: he has set “Oedipus the this way can we allow theatre to re- in Athens, where he studied paint- King” in a proletarian neighbor- main a thoroughly magical place, a ing and sculpture. The theater how- hood of Athens, and once filled the place where new atmospheres can ever was his great passion. His first orchestra and stage of the ancient be created.” big break came in 1967, when he Epidavros theatre in Greece, with a The Greek artist's emphasis on undertook the design for a German field of wheat, so as to call attention the visual element of his scenery production of Sophocles' tragedy to the rustic aspect of Aristo- and costumes has always set him “Oedipus the King” in Greece. Its phanes' comedy “Plutus.” apart from others. Through his use success made him one of the most Just like the ancients, Mr. Fo- of elaborate masks, jewelry and sought-after stage and costume de- topoulos has a propensity for masks costumes, Mr. Fotopoulos has cre- signers, both in Greece and abroad. and heavy make-up. The masks he ated theatrical ceremonies on stage His mentors in Greece were the has designed for ancient plays are a that set reality against a backdrop greatest poets, artists, musicians unique chapter of his work. Even of dream and myth, while maintain- and theater people of his time: No- when designing for the cinema ing a balance between these two bel Laureate, poet Odysseus Elytis, however, Mr. Fotopoulos seems to worlds. By doing that, he has suc- composer Mikis Theodorakis and have an uncanny understanding of ceeded in creating what most artists painter Yannis Tsarouchis, all in- how an audience can absorb the can only dream of: a personal aes- spired Mr. Fotopoulos in under- flow of images and the role of time thetic, which has and continues to Sets and costumes for Sophocles' tragedy “Oedipus the King” at Epidavros in 1987. standing the artistic trends in his in a film. move audiences around the world. Archdiocese Debt Hovering at $7M, Tension within Eparchial Synod

Continued from page 1 Xanthos, ecumenical officer of the issue was raised two years ago in a Archdiocese is HC/HC's director “We do not know when these is- received, either. Archdiocese, was chief secretary. letter sent to the Archbishop by of admissions). sues are going to be resolved,” The election of Archimandrite chons of the Ecumenical Patriar- The National Herald learned the former Holy Cross Dean Rev. Dr. The Archbishop cited a letter Demetrios said. Metropolitan Demetrios Kanztavelos as auxiliary chate in Constantinople, concern- following: Emmanuel Clapsis who expressed sent by Metropolitan Philip of the Alexios spoke against the prospect bishop of the Metropolis of Chica- ing the status of the Ecumenical All members of the Eparchial concern that there were candidates Antiochian Archdiocese demand- of Father Strongylis' candidacy for go, where he is serving as Patriarchate. He urged the Coun- Synod were present for the meet- with serious predicaments, and ing that the issue of Pan-Orthodox the position of chief secretary. Metropolitan Iakovos' Chancellor, cil to endorse a resolution ap- ings. Metropolitan Evangelos of pointed out that the canons prohib- unity in America be placed on the Members of the Synod said the was also discussed. Archdiocese proved by the recent Metropolis of New Jersey disputed the minutes, it certain candidates with certain is- agenda of the next SCCOBA Archbishop and Archdiocese General Counsel Emmanuel De- San Francisco Clergy-Laity which cited the case of Saints Con- sues from being ordained, but the (Standing Conference of Canoni- Chancellor Bishop Savas of Troas mos was called into the meeting Assembly to be sent to President stantine & Helen Church in Wash- Archbishop never replied. cal Orthodox Bishops in America) could have handled the Corona and presented the Synod with George W. Bush, and to the Unit- ington D.C., which is planning to The Synod also discussed the meeting. Metropolitan Methodios controversy differently. reservations which had been ex- ed States Congress, seeking reli- move to Montgomery County in preparation of guidelines for con- of Boston said, “This issue belongs The Herald has learned from pressed in various letters by mem- gious freedom for the Patriar- Virginia. The issue had come up tacting the Archdiocese Spiritual to Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the Chancery that court investiga- bers of the Archdiocesan Council. chate. The Council agreed to en- during the previous Synod meeting Court. The Archbishop suggested any type of unity should be done tions of the Corona parish matter There were also letters supporting dorse the resolution. last Fall, when the Archbishop told that an office be established which under the Ecumenical Patriar- has not found anything criminal Father Kantzavelos' promotion, The evening before the full the Synod that the above-men- would examine ethical issues chate.” against Father Strongylis, and that but Archbishop Demetrios inter- Council gathered, the Council's tioned parish expressed its desire to among priests, saying that the The Archbishop recommended a written report is expected within rupted the process, though he Executive Committee discussed St. remain under the Archdiocesan members of the Archdiocesan Archimandrite Sebastian Scordal- the next few months. When the promised to continue the investiga- Basil's Academy. The Academy's District's canonical jurisdiction, Council who are attorneys pro- los, priest of Saint Nicholas Cathe- Archbishop refused Father tion for two more months. number of resident students is even after its relocation to the ec- posed the idea. The office would be dral in Tarpons Springs, Florida, Strongylis' candidacy for the posi- When the Herald asked Rev. small, it was reported, and the op- clesiastical boundaries of the something similar to the one which for the position of the chief secre- tion, Metropolitan Gerasimos rec- Dr. Frank Marangos, the Archdio- erational expenses are high, so the Metropolis of New Jersey. Demetrios' spiritual father, the late tary of the Eparchial Synod, but ommended Archimandrite Gerasi- cese's new executive director of formation of a tri-partite commit- At the Fall meeting, Metropoli- Archbishop of Athens & All members of the Synod did not re- mos Makris, the current dean of communications, about the Syn- tee was proposed in order to study tan Evangelos strongly opposed the Greece Ieronymos Cotsonis (who ceive that suggestion favorably. student life at Holy Cross, but his od's meeting, he declined comment the Academy's situation, consisting Archbishop's request to take the was actually appointed by the mili- Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta prospective candidacy was not well- and did not return any further calls. of members representing the Exec- parish's request into consideration, tary government ruling Greece in verbally berated Metropolitan utive Committee, the National pointing out that it was ecclesiolog- 1967), had established. Demetrios Evangelos of New Jersey for insist- Philoptochos Society - which sus- ically incorrect and uncanonical. belongs to a brotherhood known as ing that the appointment of the tains the Academy financially - and The other members of the Synod the Zoe Movement, which is widely chief secretary is the Synod's deci- members of the Academy's Board supported Metropolitan Evange- regarded as a para-ecclesial group, sion, and not just the Archbishop's HAVE YOU LOST OR ARE YOU LOSING YOUR TEETH ? of Trustees. Members of the Exec- los, and the Archbishop said the is- to which Ieronymos also belonged. alone. utive Committee suggested that the sue was closed due to the resistance The members of the Holy Archbishop Demetrios and If so you may be a candidate for Dental Implants! study should examine the Acade- of Metropolitan Evangelos, who al- Eparchial Synod rejected the Arch- Metropolitan Alexios praised the Dental Implants can improve your appearance, comfort, speech, restore my's purpose and how it operates. so said the Metropolis of New bishop's proposal to establish a Very Rev. Scordallos (Father chewing and enjoyment of food and maintain your bone for a lifetime. Concurrent with the Archdioce- Jersey would gladly accept the relo- contact office for the Spiritual Scordallos belongs to the jurisdic- Let us dramatically change your life! san Council meeting, the National cating parish into its jurisdiction. Court as uncanonical and unbefit- tion of the Metropolis of Atlanta). We have been serving the Astoria community for over 25 years; Philoptochos Society Board also But during the review of the ting. Alexios noted Father Scordallos' with vast experience in placing hundreds of dental implants. held a two-day meeting. Its pro- previous meeting's minutes on The Synod also extensively dis- achievements at the Holy Transfig- There is no substitute for experience! gram included a presentation from March 15, neither Archbishop cussed the theological school and uration Church in Marietta, Geor- Dr. Knepper uses the world famous highest quality a representative of UNICEF (the Demetrios' comment that the issue the elimination of its Corporate gia and emphasized that “he is a Branemark Nobel Biocare Implant System. United Nations Children's Educa- was closed, nor Metropolitan Board a few weeks ago. The Arch- dynamic, creative and well-orga- Dr. Knepper teaches implant surgery as an Assistant Clinical Professor, Division tion Fund) and Habitat for Hu- Evangelos' statement that he bishop appointed the members of nized priest.” Members of the Syn- of Periodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, at manity. Archbishop Demetrios of would gladly accept the relocating the Eparchial Synod to the Board od expressed reservations about the internationally acclaimed Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. America praised Philoptochos' in- parish, were recorded (the Arch- of Trustees, increasing the Board's Father Scordallos, however, and We also diagnose and treat Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease. Surgical and volvement with aid to the victims of bishop himself commits the Syn- members by eight at the same time. asked Metropolitan Alexios why he nonsurgical treatment is available using Nitrous Oxide and Intravenous Sedation Hurricane Katrina. od's minutes to their final written Members of the Synod voiced their hadn't assigned Father Scordallos for your comfort. The latest scientific research verifies that untreated periodontal “The Philoptochos offering con- form). concern about the Theological to the Annunciation Cathedral in disease can affect your heart and brain, as well as the state of your whole body. tinuously gives us an example of The Archbishop resisted mak- School and challenged the Arch- Atlanta, instead of attempting to Without Good Periodontal Health, There Can Not Be Good a b how much you beautifully fill the ing any redactions to the minutes bishop by asking, “Is the Theologi- send him to Saint Demetrios General Health! Call Us Today! We Cater To Cowards! needs of our people hard-hit by due to space limitations, but cal School an institution of the Cathedral in Astoria, where he re- Hurricane Katrina,” he said. Metropolitan Evangelos told the Archdiocese or not?” The hierar- portedly asked for a $120 thousand Robert M. Knepper, DDS. PC Before joining the Council, the Archbishop, “We are talking about chs also expressed concern about salary? Specialist in Periodontics, Holy Eparchial Synod convened at the minutes of the Holy Eparchial the quality of education offered at Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Dental Implantology Archdiocese headquarters in Man- Synod, which are historic texts.” Fi- the School in theology, liturgics, ec- Francisco recommended Archi- Diplomate, American Board hattan on March 14-15. No actual nally, the Archbishop added the clesiastical music and chanting, and mandrite Cleopas Strongylis for of Periodontology decisions were made during the corrections (the parish in question instruction in the Greek language. the position of chief secretary of Synod's customary two-day meet- continues its efforts to relocate). They also said that the Greek the Eparchial Synod, but the Arch- 30-21 35th Street ing prior to the twice-yearly Coun- Dr. Louis Patsavos, professor of Orthodox Church in America bishop expressed reservations due Astoria, NY 11103 cil proceedings in the Spring and Canon Law at Holy Cross, com- should be careful about who to ad- to recent controversy at the Trans- (718) 278-4949 Fall. Archbishop Demetrios piled a list of the impediments to mit to Holy Cross, and who to or- figuration Church in Corona, www.drknepper.com presided, and Bishop Demetrios of ordination to the priesthood. The dain (Sonia Daly of the Antiochian Queens. 12 OBITUARIES/CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006

George Patsios, Head of Local YMCA and “Godfather” of Hamilton, Ontario’s Greek Community, dies at 69

By Daniel Nolan dictatorship then) collapsed; wife Maria, 60, told The Spectator from Greece in 1956. general manager of Cable 4 after of Saint Demetrios Greek Ortho- The Hamilton Spectator democracy was restored; and war in a telephone interview. "It was a In 1965, Patsios joined the being on the job for five years and dox Church. was averted. surprise. He just fell asleep, and Hamilton Downtown YMCA as moving it in 1982 from cramped "He was a very good husband HAMILTON, Ont. - If ever "It was just an experience that that was the end of it, but he al- associate physical education direc- studios on Hamilton Mountain to and an excellent father," said there was a man who tried to live only people here can appreciate," ways said, 'Life was beautiful.' " tor, and by the time he left in 1979, new $300,000 headquarters on Maria. "He always gave to people life to the fullest, it was George Patsios told The Spectator at the The couple, married 40 years, he had risen to become its manag- Dundurn Street South. No reason and tried to help people." Patsios. time. "It was out of this world." traveled back and forth between er. At that time, it had 5,000 mem- was given for the termination, but Patsios is survived by his wife; The Greek immigrant - called Patsios, 69, died on February 20 Hamilton and Patras since 1998, bers and a budget of $1.1 million. it didn't slow him down. He three children, Anna Maria, 40, by some the "godfather" of Hamil- after declining health for the last but they stayed in Greece last year He also served on dozens of na- worked as a special adviser to Lib- Angela, 33, and Demetrios, 39; ton's Greek community - didn't few years, brought on by contract- when Patsios became too ill to tional, provincial and civic com- eral Member of Parliament Lily and two grandchildren, Venetia, 3, hesitate to take on a task and ing flesh-eating disease (necrotiz- travel. mittees. Some committee work Oddie Munro, and in 1989, he and Maria, 2. All now live in worked on two continents, includ- ing fasciitis) while he was working "We have excellent memories dealt with the future of the YMCA went to work in Belleville as direc- Greece. ing stints as head of the Downtown in Belleville in 1994. of Hamilton," said Maria. "Hamil- in Canada and the United States tor of its YMCA. The funeral was held in Patras Hamilton YMCA and general He died while receiving dialysis ton is our home. George lived his in the 1980's. He served on the ex- He is perhaps best known for on February 22, and Patsios was manager of the former Cable 4 treatment at the hospital in Rio, life to the fullest. He did every- ecutive boards of such groups as his work with the local Greek com- buried in a cemetery in his home- (now Cable 14). near his home in Patras, 200 kilo- thing he wanted to do." the Ontario Handball Association, munity. He worked with the Greek town of Zevgolatio. At one point, in the summer of meters west of Athens. His wife Patsios first came to Hamilton the Canadian Racquetball Associ- Orthodox Youth of America and 1974, while working in Greece as and family members were by his from Montreal in 1964 to attend ation, the Canadian Physical the Hellenic Community of The Hamilton Spectator pub- director of a summer camp, he side. His dialysis treatment was al- McMaster University and obtain a Directors Society, the Hamilton Hamilton, and between 1977-79 lished the above on February 25. risked being drafted into the so as a result of contracting the degree in physical education. Epilepsy Association, the Hamil- had both a Greek radio and a ca- The original headline is, “George Greek army when the country al- disease. He received his bachelor's after ton Press Club, the Canadian Club ble television show. He helped or- Patsios Headed YMCA, Served most went to war with Turkey over "He was really tired, and he had graduating from Sir George Wil- and Hamilton's Special Events ganize the Greek Festivals of 1978 Hamilton with Distinction - 'God- the future of Cyprus. But the suffered a lot, and he decided on liams University in Montreal in Committee. and 1979, which celebrated the father' of Greek Canadians al- Greek Government (a military his own to leave on Monday," his 1963. He immigrated to Canada In early 1985 he was fired as 25th anniversary of the founding ways tried to help people.”

Demetropolos, Sylvia. - Fell the late George B. (Barbara B.); Deaths er of Alexis, Melli, Samantha and Kevitch, and his sister Ann Davis. passionate care and companion- asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, dearest grandmother of Kristen Ni- Anthony Prousis, Katie, Greg and He was preceded in death by his ship. They thank Dr. James Pearl March 7, 2006. She was born in cole, Basil P. Nichols, Pamela (Gus Demetropolos, Sylvia Becky Rasor, James and Andrew parents, brother Peter J. Speros, and his staff for their dedication. Bingham Canyon, Utah on June E.) Pappas, John N. (Carol) Deomes Collinsworth, Furdell; dear sister of Helene (the and the love and sparkle of his life, Funeral services were held on 17, 1929 to George and Virginia Z. Cutrone, Christine N. (Christo- Mae late Savas) Georgiou and the late his wife Katy. His family expresses March 21, 2006 at the Holy Trinity Demetropolos. She was a graduate pher) Lowe and great-grandmoth- Froustis, John N. Dorothy (the late Ted) Kotsakis; grateful appreciation to "An An- Cathedral. Interment was at of South High School in 1947. She er of 11; devoted sister of Sotiris Javaras, Aphrodite sister-in-law of Elena and Patricia gel" Magda Gomez, who has cared Mount Olivet Cemetery. Ted ex- went on to work for various places, (Kaite) Katsivelas, Stella (the late (nee Katsivelas) Proussis. Visitation was on Tues- for their parents for 10 years, to pressed donations to be made to but eventually retired after 25 years Stavros) Nigdele, Constantine day, February 14 until time of fu- other caretakers Enrice Gomez, the Shriners Children Hospital or a Kalogeras, Chris G. of dedicated service from the JC (Anna) Katsivelas, and the late neral service in SS. Peter and Paul Carmen Verona, Irma Herring and charity of your choice. "May his Penney Co. Sylvia was a member of Athanasia (the late Nicholas), the Koutsoukos, Demetra Greek Orthodox Church in Glen- Rina Galindo, for their loving com- memory be eternal." the Greek Orthodox Church. She late Sophia (the late Mike) and the Metalios, Peter view, IL. Interment private. Kindly volunteered her time teaching Sun- late John (the late Katina) Katsive- Michas, Christopher J. omit flowers. Memorial donations day School and assisting with the las; dear aunt of many nieces and Miltiades, Michael may be made to Northwestern Boy Scout Program. She loved to nephews and friend of many. Visi- University Feinberg School of CLASSIFIEDS work at the Greek Festival with all tation was on Sunday, March 19 at Monocrusos, Elizabeth Medicine (for Alzheimers re- her friends and took pride in Salerno's Galewood Chapels, in Bogue search), 710 N. Lake Shore Dr., preparing the Spanakopita. Sylvia Chicago, IL. Funeral service was Prousis, Marion Chicago, IL 60611. REAL ESTATE 5044 Broadway was a member of the Philoptochos held on March 20 morning at As- (nee Harris) New York, NY 10034 Society and the Daughters of Pene- sumption Greek Orthodox Church, Speros,Ted J. Speros, Ted J. - Our loving fa- Ask Me About My Listings in Greece (212) 942-4000 lope, holding positions of office in Chicago. ther and “Papou” Ted J. Speros Aliki Ellas Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE Sales Associate both local and district. Sylvia is sur- passed away at home on Friday NJAR Million Dollar Club 2001 vived by her sisters; Helen Kalogeras, Chris G. - Another H. Scott Funeral Home, in Wil- March 17, 2006. Ted was born De- International President’s Circle LITRAS FUNERAL HOME Demetropolos and Phyllis member of the greatest generation, mette, IL to SS. Peter and Paul cember 26, 1914 to Effie and John Knowledgeable in the real ARLINGTON BENSON estate market of Morris & Demetropolos, brother Jim beloved husband of Pauline, nee Greek Orthodox Church for Speros in Bingham Canyon, Utah. Northern Somerset Counties DOWD, INC FUNERAL HOME (Athena) Demetropolos, nephew Trigourea; loving father of George; Funeral Service. Interment Memo- He graduated from Bingham High Contact me at: 83-15 Parsons Blvd., George (Stephanie) Demetropo- proud grandfather of Ashley; de- rial Park Cemetery. Donations to School and attended the University (973) 543-3918 Voice Mail ñ (973) 479-8059 Cell Jamaica, NY 11432 www.alikiellas.com ñ [email protected] los, niece Jeanie (Mark) Palmer, voted son of the late George and Pancreatic Cancer Research c/o of Utah. He married Katy Paulos in 21 East Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945 (718) 858-4434 ñ (800) 245-4872 and her best friend Demo. Funeral Helen; dear brother of the late ENH Foundation, 1033 University 1941 and they were partners in Office: (973) 543-2552 Services were on Monday, March John and Peter (Elaine) Kalogeras; Place, Suite 450, Evanston, IL marriage for 59 years. Ted's life 13 at the Holy Trinity Greek fond brother-in-law of Bessie and 60201-3196 would be appreciated. was characterized and ennobled by Orthodox Cathedral. Friends and the late Mary, Gladys, Esther and his devotion to his family. Ted family called on Sunday, March 12 Sam Trigourea; cherished uncle of Miltiades, Michael. - Passed Speros was owner of Lambs Grill at Evans and Early Mortuary, with many. Combat Veteran WWII away suddenly, on Friday March Cafe, The Herald Building, and FUNERAL HOMES E L E N A a Trisagion Memorial Service. In- U.S. Air Force. Member of Hel- 17, 2006, at the age of 82. Beloved Speros Investments. He was a fix- CONSTANTINIDES terment: Mount Olivet Cemetery lenic Post #343 American Legion. husband of 57 years to Evrdiki. ture on Main Street for over 60 FUNERAL PARLOR Co. In lieu of flowers, Sylvia's request Chief architect for the Chicago Loving father of Maria and her years in his fresh crisp white coat, 405 91st Street Reads the past, was that donations be made to the Transit Authority. Founding mem- husband Harilaos Vlahoyani of greeting customers at the front Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 the present Restoration of Holy Trinity Win- ber of the O.Y. (Orthodox Youth Greece, Andreas and his wife door of Lambs Grill Cafe. Mr. (718) 745-1010 and sees the future. dow Fund. May her memory be of America). Past president and Maroulla Miltiadous and Markella Speros was a charter member of Services in all localities - Helps with all types eternal. parish council member for 51 years and her husband Savvakis Geor- the Utah State Restaurant Associ- Low cost shipping to Greece of problems, such as: of St. Basil Greek Orthodox giou, all of Kitchener. Grandfather ation and served as president of the ñ Love Deomes Collinsworth, Mae. - Church, Chicago, IL. A proud to Vangelis and Miltos Vlahoyani, organization for two years. He was ANTONOPOULOS ñ Professional ñ Family Born on March 10, 1911 in Helena, Chicagoan. We love you Dad. Visi- Miltos and Vicki Miltiadous and a charter member of the Executive FUNERAL HOME, INC. AR and left this life on Wednes- tation was on Sunday, March 19 at Nick and Maria Georgiou. Milti- Food Service Association and Konstantinos Antonopoulos - Palm and day, March 15, 2006. She was pre- Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in ades was a member of St. Peter St. served as its president, national di- Funeral Director Coffee Cup Readings ceded in death by her husband, Chicago, IL. Family and friends Paul Greek Orthodox Church in rector and vice president of the Ex- 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., Removes spells. John F. Collinsworth; her parents, met the following morning at St. Kitchener, Canada. Miltiades' fam- ecutive Food Service Association Astoria, New York 11105 Results in 3 days. Gus and Rose Deomes; sisters, Basil Greek Orthodox Church, in ily received relatives and friends at Western Territory. He was a (718) 728-8500 Don’t let time Mary Antul, Angeliki Stamatlou, Chicago, for visitation until time of the Henry Walser Funeral Home, trustee of the Western Restaurant Not affiliated with any and distance become Lula Geeker, Nina Souza, Lena Funeral Service. Interment Elm- on Sunday, March 19 with Trisa- Management group for 20 years. In other funeral home. an obstacle in Pollard; and brothers, Nick Spyrou wood Cemetery. By request of his gion. Prayers were offered in the 1965 Mr. Speros organized West your good fortune. and Jim Deomes. She is survived by family, in lieu of flowers, memorial Funeral Home Chapel on Monday High Schools Vocation Food Ser- APOSTOLOPOULOS To make an appoint- a sister, Alice (Korem) Toney; donations may be made to Hellenic March 20, followed by the funeral vice program. He served on the Apostle Family - ment: nieces, Rose Thames, Nina Dees, Post #343 American Legion Mon- at St. Peter St. Paul Greek Ortho- Board of Governors for the World Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - (718) 278-9543 Magda Felts, Sandy Cowling, Phyl- ument Fund (to be erected at Elm- dox Church. Father Konstantine Conference of Records for Food Funeral Directors of 32-14 30th Ave. lis Pagonis, Voula Varvouris, Rose wood Cemetery) c/o his family. Chatzis officiated. Interment and Service. He received the Gold- RIVERDALE Astoria, NY 11103 Mary White, Connie Cassidy, An- Parkview Cemetery. en Spoon Award for professional- FUNERAL HOME Inc. dre Fitzgerald, Rosa Bullard; and Koutsoukos, Demetra. - Age ism and civil accomplishment and nephews, Charles Deomes, Styke 83; beloved wife of the late Frank; Monocrusos, Elizabeth Bogue. was placed in the Utah Restaurant To place your classified ad, call (718) 784-5255, ext. 106, Valmus, Joe Pollard, Nick S. Geek- loving mother of Jean (late Dim- - Died on March 5; of Danville, Association Hall of Fame in 1985. or e-mail: classifieds@ thenationalherald.com er and Sam Toney; and Godson, itrios) Michalopoulos, Thomas CA, formerly of Baltimore, MD; Ted was very active in the Salt Lake Greg Thames. The loving care giv- (Paula) Kramer and Nicholas; lov- loving sister of the late Marguerite community and served on numer- en to "Mae Mae" by the dedicated ing grandmother of Elaine, Dean- M. Hall; devoted Aunt of nieces ous boards. Mentioning only a few: staff of Tandem Health Care over na, Zachary and Mikey. Funeral Anne Woods and Elizabeth Hall Ballet West, Utah Opera, The the last 10 years is deeply appreci- service was on Monday, March 20 and nephew Stephen Hall; beloved Utah Symphony, Chamber of ated. A special thank you to her at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox cousin of Harry Monocrusos and Commerce, Ethics and Discipline dear friend and care giver, Patsy Church in Paltine, IL. Burial Ar- dear sister-in-law of Joseph Hall. A Committee of the Utah State Bar, Mougham. Memorials may be lington Heights Wheeling Town- Trisaghion Service was held at the University of Utah Emeritus Asso- made to the Greek Orthodox ship Cemetery. Information family owned Ruck Towson Funer- ciation, Bonneville Knife and Fork Church or a charity of your choice. www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) al Home Inc, on Sunday, March 12. Club. Mr. Speros served as a Board Visitation was on Friday, March 253-0168. Miss Monocrusos was laid in state of Governor at the LDS Hospital 17with Trisagion Service. Funeral at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral and was one of the co-founders of services were held at the Annuncia- Metalios, Peter. - Died on of the Annunciation on Monday, the national conference of Chris- tion Greek Orthodox Church on March 10; beloved husband of March 13 at which time the funeral tians and Jews. Mr. Speros was a subscribe Saturday, March 18. Fr. Andrew Demetra (nee Parthemos); devot- service was held. Interment at the Master Mason Progress Lodge No. Scordalakis officiated. Burial fol- ed father of Vaio Metalios and his Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of 22, York Rite Mason No. 1 RAM, The National Herald todaytoday lowed at Bayview Cemetery. Ar- wife Kathryn, Margo Marck and flowers memorial gifts may be Scottish Rite of full masonry, mem- rangements were handled by her husband John; dear brother of made to the Greek Orthodox ber of El Kalah Temple, and Royal via the post-office Waters & Hibbert Funeral Home. Mary Teneke, Theophilos and Cathedral of the Annunciation or order of Jesters court No. 49. Ted ❑ 1 Month for $9.95 ❑ 3 Months for $19.95 Vaio Metalios; loving grandfather to the Ladies Philoptochos Society, was proud of his Greek heritage ❑ 6 Months for $29.95 ❑ One Year for $59.85 Froustis, John N. - Beloved of Deanna Thompson and Michael both at 24 W. Preston Street, Balti- and was an active member of the via home delivery (NY, NJ & CT) husband of Sue, nee Paraskevas; Metalios; great-grandfather of Ju- more, MD 21201. Greek Orthodox Church. He Please enroll me as ❑ 1 Month for $12.95 ❑ 3 Months for $29.95 a subscriber to the printed edition loving father of Lisa (Scott) Eng lia, Morgan, Peter and Zoe. 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By George Psyllides painted in red, black and blue on a sents the dead person's character, Associated Press Writer white background - dated to 500 who was possibly a warrior," BC, when Greek cultural influence Flourentzos said. NICOSIA (AP) - A 2,500-year- was gaining a firm hold on the east- Other drawings depict a figure old stone coffin with well-preserved ern Mediterranean island. Pottery carrying a seriously injured or dead color illustrations from Homer's discovered in the tomb is expected man and a lion fighting a wild boar epics has been discovered in west- to provide a precise date. under a tree. These are not believed ern Cyprus, archaeologists said this "The style is very simple. It has to be linked with Homer's poems. past Monday, March 20. little to do with later Classical pro- Reflecting a long oral tradition "It is a very important find," said totypes and rules," Flourentzos loosely based on historic events, Pavlos Flourentzos, director of the said. Homer's epics were probably com- island's antiquities department. Experts believe the ornate deco- posed around 800 BC and written "The style of the decoration is ration features the hero Odysseus down in the 6th Century BC. unique, not so much from an artis- in scenes from Homer's Iliad and The tomb was found in an area tic point of view, but for the subject Odyssey, both hugely popular containing several ancient cemeter- and the colors used." throughout the Greek world at the ies which belonged to the nearby Only two other similar sarcopha- time. town of Palaepaphos, some 18 kilo- gi have ever been discovered in In one large painting, Odysseus meters (11 miles) inland from mod- Cyprus before. One is housed in and his comrades escape from the ern Paphos. New York's Metropolitan Museum blind Cyclops Polyphemos' cave, First settled around 2800 BC, of Art and the other in the British hidden under a flock of sheep. Palaepaphos was the site of a tem- Museum in London, but their color Another depicts a battle between ple of Aphrodite - the ancient god- decoration is more faded, Flourent- Greeks and Trojans from the Iliad. dess of love and desire who, accord- zos said. "Odysseus, known for his ing to mythology, was born in the The limestone sarcophagus was archery skills, is taking on a whole sea off Paphos. accidentally found by construction army emerging from the gates of The temple was one of the an- workers last week in a tomb near Troy on horseback and in chariots," cient world's most famous cult- the village of Kouklia, in the coastal Flourentzos said. gathering sites and remained in use Paphos area. The tomb, which Archeologists think the scenes until early Christian times in the 4th ASSOCIATED PRESS probably belonged to an ancient hint at the status of the coffin's oc- Century AD. A very rare 2,500-year-old stone coffin with well-preserved color illustrations from Homer’s epics, which warrior, had been looted during an- cupant: "Why else take these two show two warriors on a chariot, has been discovered in ancient tomb in Kouklia village near the coastal tiquity. pieces from Homer, and why deal The Associated Press posted town of Paphos in Cyprus, southwest of Nicosia about 130 kilometers (80 miles) last Friday, March 17. Flourentzos said the coffin - with Odysseus? Maybe this repre- the above on March 20.

Northern Cyprus Property New Acropolis Museum Issues a Convoluted Mess To Open Late Next Year

By Helena Smith Court in London, hoping instead By Nicholas Paphitis forecasts. The Independent to seize the Orams' family home in Associated Press Writer Voulgarakis did not account for Hove. the later completion date, saying on- NORTHERN CYPRUS - High The High Court ruled last year ATHENS (AP) - Thousands of ly he was "extremely pleased" with on the thrill of acquisition, James that the Cypriot court order should ancient artifacts from the Acropolis the pace of construction. "It is our and Leslie Cooke lap up the estate be "registered and enforced" in never seen by the public will be ambition to have the building fin- agent's words. "You can't go wrong Great Britain. "This will be a test showcased at a landmark new ished a year from now," he said. here. Northern Cyprus is spectacu- case for European law," said Mr. Athens museum expected to open Project director Demetris Pan- larly beautiful and these are great Apostolides' lawyer, Constantis late next year, Greek officials said termalis said the museum will open buys, with swimming pools, run- Condunas. "It will show us whether this past Tuesday. to visitors by the end of 2007. ning water, the lot," says Gerald the E.U. regulation about registra- The 14,000-square meter Initially scheduled for comple- Smith, the young negotiator. tion and enforcement of judgments (150,000-square foot) exhibition tion before the 2004 Athens "Our motto for these," he gush- (within the Union) has substance, area will contain more than 4,000 Olympics, construction of the es as the Cookes tour a complex of or is just idle talk." works - ten times the amount cur- 20,000-square-meter (215,000- villas, "is 'Be the king of your own INEXCUSABLE MEDDLING rently on display at a cramped muse- square-foot) glass and concrete mu- castle.' Each one is bomb-proof, Enter European human rights um on the Acropolis. Most have seum has been delayed by long-run- built with reinforced steel concrete expert Cherie Booth, the wife of been kept in storage for decades. ning legal fights and new archaeo- and yours for just £50,000 Prime Minster Tony Blair. The "We are talking about master- logical discoveries at the site. ($87,767)." leading QC has waded into the dis- pieces that have never been seen," The two-story building will be But you can go wrong there. pute, acting for the Orams as their including bronze and pottery arti- capped by a glass hall containing the Like the Cookes, Linda and David appeal case opened this month, but facts found on the slopes of the forti- Parthenon works, while allowing vis- Orams bought into an estate not without igniting new fronts of fied hill, said senior project official itors a direct view of the ancient agent's patter. Mesmerized by its acrimony. With land claims re- Nikos Damalitis. temple some 300 meters away. magical setting and unbeatable maining the most explosive issue on All the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Pantermalis said some of the price, they fell in love with and pur- the divided island, Greek Cypriots sculptures in Greek possession will sculptures will be installed in the chased an olive grove in Lapitha see the involvement of Mr. Blair's be displayed on a full-sized model of summer as construction proceeds. five years ago. The two-story re- wife as inexcusable meddling in the temple inside the museum, "We will start moving the heavy tirement home, replete with pool, their domestic politics. For many, which is being built at the foot of the sculptures in July," he said. "It will be bar and stuccoed facade, which she is defending the morally inde- EUROKINISSI Acropolis hill. possible to remove them at a later they built there was "a dream come fensible. Tassos Papadopoulos, But one part of the model will re- stage, if necessary, and they will be true," Mrs. Orams said. president of the internationally rec- Maria Menounos to Host Eurovision main empty, where the Elgin Mar- protected against earthquakes." Until Meletis Apostolides am- ognized government in Nicosia, has bles - sculptures removed from the Greece is highly earthquake- bled past her front gate in 2003, five led the protests, publicly berating ATHENS - Pictured above, Greek American entertainment correspon- Parthenon 200 years ago - would prone. A 5.9-magnitude temblor months after Greeks and Turks the barrister for acting "provoca- dent Maria Menounos, 27, and Greek pop star Sakis Rouvas, 34, dur- have stood. near Athens in 1999 killed 143 peo- were allowed to cross the island's tively" at a time when Britain is ing a press event held this past Monday in Athens to introduce them as The Elgin Marbles are housed in ple while damaging thousands of United Nations-patrolled ceasefire keen to restart reunification talks. the presenters of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. London's British Museum, and buildings in the capital. Designed by line. Then the Orams' dream began "This is a question of huge em- “I'm proud that they chose me for Eurovision,” Miss Menounos told Greece has lobbied unsuccessfully U.S.-based architect Bernard to unravel with potential ramifica- barrassment for the British Prime the news conference hosted by state television ERT, the contest orga- for years for their return. Tschumi in collaboration with tions for up to 10,000 British home- Minister," said Kypros Chrysosto- nizer. Miss Menounos is an Access Hollywood correspondent and a "I believe we can intensify our ef- Greece's Michael Photiades, the owners in the unrecognized state of mides, Mr. Papadopoulos' closest contributor to NBC News' “Today” show. forts (for the Marbles to be re- building is based on 94 shock ab- northern Cyprus. confidant. "Cherie Blair has under- The finals of the 51st annual Eurovision contest will take place at the turned) and find a different ap- sorbers at ground level. Before Cyprus was transformed taken to represent Britons who are Athens Olympic Stadium's indoor arena, on May 20. Under Eurovi- proach, perhaps a friendlier one," "These will function like ball from a sleepy British colony to a illegally trespassing, giving the im- sion rules, the previous year's winner hosts the competition the follow- Culture Minister George Voulgar- bearings to isolate the structure," cockpit of ethnic hatred, it was the pression that the official policy of ing year. Greece won last year with Greek singer Helena Paparizou's akis said after a visit to the museum Damalitis said. likes of Lawrence Durrell who mi- the British Government is to sup- dance tune, “My Number One.” Mr. Rouvas placed third for Greece in construction site. The museum will also incorpo- grated to the island. The writer port illegality. What she is doing is the 2004 contest. "We do not want all the antiqui- rate, under a glass cover, building moved into a "large box-like house" diplomatically very insensitive." This year, Greece will be represented by Cypriot-born pop star Anna ties that have been taken from remains from a 3rd to 7th Century in stunning Bellapaix after promis- Vissi, who sang in Eurovision at the start of her career in the early Greece. We are just interested in Athenian neighborhood discovered ing to pay in cash "thick notes, as The Independent published 1980's. She will sing a ballad called “Everything.” the specific artifacts," he said. in the 1990's during preliminary thick as honeycomb, as thick as the above on March 13. The origi- The contest, which is watched by an estimated 150 million viewers The long-delayed ¤129 million work on the site. salami." Property sales today are nal headline is, “PM's Wife Ac- across Europe, has been won by Swedish superstars ABBA and pop di- ($157 million) museum will be com- easier, as Turkish Cypriots and cused of Meddling after Taking va Celine Dion in the past. 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President Bush issued a presidential proclamation commemorating Greek Independence Day last week. It is our duty to reproduce it here: “Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek PRESS CLIPPINGS and American Democracy, 2006.” On Greek Independence Day, we celebrate the proud heritage of Greek Americans, recognize the longstanding friendship between the United States and Greece, and reaffirm our shared desire to spread free- Revealing WSJ Interview with Turkish PM Erdogan dom to people around the world. Greece is the birthplace of democratic principles, and the story of By Robert L. Pollock ti-American rhetoric, and he reaf- and also make them accept that Is- As we take photos and exchange modern Greek independence demonstrates the power of liberty. On The Wall Street Journal firms the value of Turkey's "strate- rael and Palestine have a legitimate pleasantries at the end, Mr. Erdo- March 25, 1821 Greek revolutionaries declared their independence from gic partnership" with the U.S, but right to co-exist." He adds, finally, gan asks about my marital status, the Ottoman Empire after centuries of imperial rule. This bold action ANKARA - "They might ban neither will he just come straight that "maybe even my friends have and then my prospects. I'm told he began an 11-year war to secure their freedom and gain recognition as a you from re-entering the United out and condemn this movie, which told them things that no other coun- asks that of a lot of people. It is a re- sovereign country. Americans at the time identified with the Greek States," Recep Tayyip Erdogan says is probably the most religiously and try could tell them." vealing habit. struggle, and provided support to aid the effort. Leaders such as John with a smile. I've just told him I've racially divisive film to reach mass These arguments are not with- Ever since Mr. Erdogan's Islam- Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison encouraged the Greek been to see the anti-American, anti- audiences in Europe since World out merit, although his government ic-oriented Justice and Develop- cause, and supported the desire for a representative government, which Semitic, anti-Christian Turkish War II. certainly might have displayed ment Party swept to power on 35 would ensure liberty and justice for all its citizens, and they offered our blockbuster, "Valley of the Wolves - "I believe the people who made more confidence in them by not dis- percent of the vote in 2002 elections Constitution as a model for consideration. Iraq." And the Turkish prime minis- this movie took media reports as sembling about the visit until the (amazingly, only one other party A strong cooperation and friendship has developed between Greece ter deflects my follow-up about their basis - Abu Ghraib prison, for day it actually happened. passed the 10 percent threshold for and America, and our Nation has benefited from the contributions of whether he's seen it as well. "What example. We have seen this on tele- I want to give Mr. Erdogan an parliamentary representation), peo- Greek immigrants. The hard work of Greek Americans has made our did you think of the movie," he says, vision, and now we are watching opportunity to explain his undeni- ple have questioned whether his country stronger, and has influenced our literature, arts, businesses, poli- turning interviewer himself. To Guantanamo Bay in the world me- able domestic achievements. What smooth manner wasn't a cover for a tics, education and entertainment. The faith, traditions and patriotism of which I reply that it made me sad. dia, and of course it could be that has he tried to accomplish? He tells more radical agenda to fundamen- Greek Americans have enriched our society. While there are many things one this movie was prepared under me about tackling the "three Y's." tally change the secular character of The United States and Greece are bound together by common values might criticize about U.S. policy in these influences," Mr. Erdogan The Turkish words for corruption, the Turkish Republic established by and a deep desire to protect and extend freedom and peace. On this spe- Iraq - and I do go out of my way to says. "Of course," I reply, "but do poverty and prohibition begin with Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. cial occasion, we celebrate our friendship and our commitment to ad- concede this point - the suggestion you believe that many Turks have the letter "y." I see no reason to believe this is vancing democracy, prosperity and security. that U.S. troops are murdering and such a view of America, that we're Let's start with the latter (prohi- the case. Socially, his Justice & Now therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of dismembering Iraqis to facilitate a the kind of people who'd go to Iraq bitions). It's worth recalling that Development Party might be best America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Jewish organ-selling scheme isn't and kill people to take their or- Mr. Erdogan was initially unable to analogized to "family values" con- laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2006 as Greek one of them. gans?" claim his election victory after servatives in the U.S. - albeit a bit Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and Ameri- "Maybe they made this movie Mr. Erdogan: "These kind of falling afoul of Turkish laws ban- extreme, perhaps Mormonesque, in can Democracy. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appro- without going and living in Iraq," things happen in the world. If it's ning overly religious political ex- their dedication to clean living (no priate ceremonies and activities. Mr. Erdogan replies. "Because it's not happening in Iraq, then it's hap- pression. That needed to change, alcohol, obviously, and smoking, In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand on this 17th day of very important to live the country to pening in other countries." and Mr. Erdogan can justly brag too, is frowned on). March, in the year of our Lord 2006, and of the Independence of the experience the country. That's why I Me: "Which kind of things? that "no person has entered jail for Economically, Mr. Erdogan United States of America the 230th - George W. Bush saw the article you wrote about us in Killing people to take their organs?" expressing their thoughts during my would fit comfortably into the this manner. Because it was an arti- Mr. Erdogan: "I'm not saying term. Turkey is a country of free- mainstream of American conser- cle written without knowing Turkey they are being killed… There are doms." vatism. His is the most effective Dora goes to Washington and without knowing us. I was very people in poverty who use this as a government to lead Turkey for sad when I read that." means to get money. But of course more than a decade, and he has That relations between the United States and Greece under the Kara- The exchange is typical Erdogan the things portrayed in the movie But can he (Erdogan) used his large majority in the Turk- manlis government have been at their best in at least 20 years, if not - clever, confident and, although ob- are different things." really believe this ish Parliament to pass the hard, but more, is manifested by the prime minister's selection of Dora Bakoyanni viously evasive, also human. Put Well, thanks for clearing that up! saccharine rhetoric? necessary, reforms needed to pre- as his new Foreign Minister. these traits together with a roaring I am a little disappointed. Mr. []pare Turkey for membership in the Dora is a dynamic leader who has broken many records as a political economy and an utterly hapless op- Erdogan tells me he wants an "al- European Union, and in the mod- figure, including being the first woman to be Mayor of Athens and now position, and it's pretty obvious why liance of civilizations, not a clash of On poverty, too, there is little ern world generally. Foreign Minister of Greece. the Turkish prime minister is the civilizations." He tells me he wants doubt that Mr. Erdogan is making No, if there is any cause for con- And she is no stranger to America, counting many Greek Americans most popular Turkish leader since Turkey to be a "bridge" between much progress. I comment on how cern here, it would be the undeni- among her friends. She has even been a grand marshal in New York's an- Turgut Ozal and has no serious rival East and West. But that role would much richer Turkey seems since I able fact that Turkey's first success- nual Greek Independence Day Parade. ahead of elections due by next year. seem to require a little more leader- first started visiting in the late ful overtly Islamic prime minister More importantly, Dora is an ardent patriot who understands and ap- As for that "article" he's talking ship on such obvious cases of 1990's. Mr. Erdogan boasts that has cultural and foreign policy com- preciates the values which bind Greece to the West, and especially to about, there's a story there. Only a defamation. growth over the past three years has passes different from those of earli- America. year ago many intellectuals and I move onto the issue of what averaged 8 percent annually, and er Turkish leaders, who have in- As this issue was going to press, she was scheduled to meet with Sec- politicians in Turkey seemed to be America can do to improve its im- that per capita income has risen to clined steadily toward the West. I retary of State Condoleeza Rice; attend the annual ceremony at the in the grip of anti-American mad- age in Turkey. Mr. Erdogan cites about $5,000 (it's much, much high- sense a deeper estrangement at White House in honor of March 25th, have dinner with Director of Na- ness. Headlines calling U.S. soldiers "developments in Iraq" as the main er, of course, in cities like Ankara work than mere disagreement over tional Intelligence John Negroponte; attend a reception at the Greek "Murderer Johnny" were the norm source of the problem. I ask if he's and Istanbul). A major factor here Iraq, and whether or not to use Consulate in New York; and then head to the United Nations, where atop newspaper articles describing uncomfortable with the U.S. strate- has been that Turkey has finally force to remove roadblocks to Greece is a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. imagined atrocities such as the use gy of promoting democracy in the beaten inflation, which was down to democracy in the Middle East: We are glad she is here, and we wish her good strength. of chemical weapons - and, yes, or- region. He tells me that, "In Turkey, 7.7 percent at the end of last year "When we took office, there was a gan theft - committed against civil- we are trying to convey our own from more than 30 percent before. Turkey which was not having talks ians in Iraq. Turkey's opposition deep experience with democracy to This has fueled an unprecedented with its neighbors. Now Turkey is Erdogan unmasked leader accused the CIA of plotting the region. That's why we have tak- expansion in consumer credit, and having a dialogue with all of them. an internal party coup against him. en part in the (U.S.-backed) some Turks believe it's a "bubble," That's why we don't want any Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his American And there were reports that secret Greater Middle Eastern project… but I think they're more likely wit- bombs to fall on our region any- friends are trying to convince the unsuspecting that he is a modern, pro- U.S. nuclear testing had been the We are working on democracy, hu- nessing the real and permanent more," Mr. Erdogan says. Western head of state leading a party and country which should be seen real cause of the Indian Ocean man rights and the rule of law." But, benefits of a stable currency. But can he really believe this as a model of Muslim democracy in action by the rest of the Islamic tsunami. Needless to say, this wasn't he stresses, "We believe that all Another factor is that Mr. Erdo- saccharine rhetoric, and that "all world. exactly becoming behavior for a problems can be solved, and should gan has helped make Turkey much problems" can be solved at the "ne- But thanks to an intellectually honest Wall Street Journal opinion NATO ally - and I said so, in a Fe- be solved, at the negotiating table, more friendly to entrepreneurship. gotiating table" (it's been less than a writer, Robert L. Pollock, Mr. Erdogan is unmasked, once and for all, for bruary 2005 op-ed piece on these and that "pushing, pressuring is not He tells me that the corporate tax decade since Turkey nearly invaded what he is not: a friend of the West (see press clipping). pages which might be described, going to give any results." rate has dropped to 20 percent from Syria)? Or is it mere cover for the Mr. Pollock had written another pulling-no-punches article criticizing fairly, as having pulled no punches The bottom line, he says: "We 33 percent, and that the top person- theories of advisors who believe Turkey's rampant anti-Americanism in February 2005. in its account of Turkish anti-Amer- have the same idea as the United al tax rate has fallen to 35 percent that Turkey can be a bigger player As a result, the refusal of Turkey to allow our troops to open a north- icanism. States regarding the goal of the pro- from 45 percent, "and it will go on the world stage by distancing it- ern front for the invasion of Iraq, followed by Mr. Pollock's article in a I suspected that, for most Turks - ject, but maybe the method which down further." And when I ask self from the U.S.? And does he not major mainstream newspaper which used to be among Turkey's on average the best-mannered and should be used is different." about his hopes for a legacy, it is in- recognize the import of the conces- strongest supporters in this country, has helped turn the tide of Ameri- most civilized people one will ever One specific area where the U.S. teresting that he answers first in sion that his somewhat cavalier can public opinion against Turkey. meet - the mere realization that the and Turkey now differ over method economic terms: "At the end of the confidence in Iran is possible be- Mr. Erdogan's attempt to undo the damage inflicted by last year's ar- world was actually paying attention is the Israeli-Palestinian issue. The next term - 2012 - a Turkey which cause NATO (i.e., the U.S.) ulti- ticle, by granting an interview to Mr. Pollock, backfired. to this ridiculous discourse would U.S. and Israel have sought to iso- achieved $10,000 per capita in- mately stands behind Turkey? It is hard to know whether he miscalculated or acted under pressure have a curative effect. And it did. "I late Hamas diplomatically until it come." He sounds like a fervent After all, such "strategic" al- from the Turkish military which, in their latest “Strategic Doctrine for can not remember any instance of renounces violence and recognizes supply-sider. liances are not written in stone. Turkey,” released in the middle of this past week, placed great emphasis so powerful a public outcry generat- Israel. But in February, the Erdo- But time is running short, and I They are dependent over the long on “the image of Turkey in the United States.” ed by a newspaper article, not by gan government invited Hamas to can't let him go without asking term on public attitudes in the Through a little massaging, an old and effective journalistic trick (e.g., me, not by any others in Turkey," Ankara for a high-profile - and con- about Iran. Is he worried about the countries involved. As I leave his “on average, the Turks are the best-mannered and most civilized people wrote a veteran Turkish columnist troversial - visit. What did he hope nuclear program? "Why should we office, I wonder how carefully he one will ever meet”), Mr. Pollock comes down hard on the blockbuster of my op-ed. But it also generated a to accomplish? be scared? As you know, we are a has thought through what would “anti-American, anti-Semitic, anti-Christian” Turkish movie, “Valley of fair amount of honest soul-search- "There was an election in Pales- member of NATO. And, as well, we seem to be a most pressing ques- the Wolves,” to which The Turkish premier's response was that the film's ing, and a vast improvement in the tine, and there was a result from this were neighbors of the Soviet Union tion: Of what value will Turkey's producers based their story on reports in the Turkish press which last content and tone of public debate. election," Mr. Erdogan says. "This is for a long time. We weren't afraid in opinion really be in a world of in- year claimed that “U.S. troops are murdering and dismembering Iraqis And yet, a year later, I am sitting the choice of the Palestinian peo- those days. Why should we be afraid creasing or unresolved tension with to facilitate a Jewish organ-selling scheme.” in the prime minister's office and ple. And isn't it respecting democ- now?" the U.S., and where, God forbid, Mr. Pollock reaches a devastating conclusion: “… if there is any cause organ-selling is being discussed racy when you respect the wish of In other words, "you've got our the mad mullahs next door have for concern here, it would be the undeniable fact that Turkey's first suc- again. Although most writers and the Palestinian people? After the backs." It just so happens that, dur- nukes? cessful overtly Islamic prime minister has cultural and foreign policy intellectuals disavow "Valley of the election is done, we can not say the ing the middle of this exchange, one compasses different from those of earlier Turkish leaders, who have in- Wolves" and profess not to have result was not as we wanted, so we of the prime minister's advisors re- The Wall Street Journal pub- clined steadily toward the West… I sense a deeper estrangement at work seen the film, it was surely last year's are not going to accept it." ceives word that International lished the above on March 18. The than mere disagreement over Iraq.” headlines that inspired it. He continues: "So what we have Atomic Energy Agency chief, Mo- original headline is, “After Can Mr. Erdogan be trusted as an ally? The answer is, definitely not. To his immense credit, Mr. Er- to do here is support these people, hamed ElBaradei, wants Turkey to Ataturk: The Weekend Interview But Mr. Karamanlis can. dogan does not himself traffic in an- to make them give up their arms, play a mediating role on the issue. with Recep Tayyip Erdogan.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006 VIEWPOINTS 15 Can Hellenism and Orthodoxy Survive in the American Melting Pot?

By Nicholas Gage envisioned by a Greek, Demokritos, Nasser began to exert pressure on make them feel proud of what they Special to The National Herald but few know that the theory of evo- them some 50 years ago. Constan- are. We are no longer an immigrant lution was, too. Anaximandros, who tine Kavafy, who wrote the most community. We have the highest Hellenism and Orthodoxy are at lived in the Fifth Century Christ, profound Greek poetry of the 20th level of education, and the second a crossroads in America today. wrote, “At first, the Earth was cov- Century, spent only three months in highest per capita income in Ameri- They can either follow the develop- ered by water, and the first living Greece and lived almost all his life ca, yet the main symbol of our faith ment of Greek communities in creatures were marine creatures… in Alexandria, Egypt. in the biggest city in the world is not Egypt and not only endure, but also and then some of them emerged on In contrast, the Greeks of south- a towering cathedral on Park or add to Greek culture and religion, to the land and changed their man- ern Italy, like us, lived in a friendly Fifth Avenues like the Catholics or they can take the path of Greek ner of life. Men are descended from environment which not only toler- and the Protestants have, but a communities in southern Italy, fish…” ated them, but which readily ac- modest edifice at a side street on which limped along for a while, but The influence of Greek thinkers cepted them. While Italy wasn't an the Upper East Side. which were eventually absorbed by on our world is immense. One of Orthodox country, it was Christian, I'm not saying we had better the local culture and religion and them, Heracleitos, had profound and its church services were not throw in the towel, or that our only exist now as historical foot- views not only about science, but al- very different, so the Greeks there march toward oblivion is set and ir- notes. so about life and religion: The cos- didn't bother to build and maintain reversible. We do have some very Before we examine why the for- mos is held together in a harmony string institutions of their own. strong and active communities all mer flourished and the latter per- of opposite tensions,” he wrote, giv- They sent their children to local across the country, many dedicated ished and consider honestly why ing us the concept of the Universe schools and increasingly participat- priests and community leaders. We most likely lies before us, I think we as a product of intelligent design, ed in the cultural and social life do have many active religious and need to ask a couple of fundamen- which he called “Logos,” which be- around them. They maintained fraternal societies and increasing tal questions: came a synonym for God, most po- their own customs and traditions involvement of many successful Why should Hellenism and etically in the Gospel if Saint John: for a while, but in time, they were Greeks in community affairs, as is Orthodoxy survive in America? En archi ein o Logos.” In the begin- absorbed by the world around them An illustration at the U.S. Air Force Academy depicting the Battle of evident in the work of Leadership The Swedes, the Dutch, the Ger- ning was the Word… and became a part of it. Thermopylae in 480 BC. Nicholas Gage points out that many Greek 100. mans and indeed most Europeans That brings us to the second tra- MOVING IN THE Americans are unable to discuss what took place during that momen- But if we want our culture and have assimilated seamlessly into the dition which binds us a people: our SAME DIRECTION tous battle. our faith to survive in America, we fabric of America. Why shouldn't Orthodox Christian faith. What im- We Greek Americans are mov- have to dream big dreams and ful- we? What is so special about who portance is that to our identity? ing in the same direction, I'm port the Dalai Lama, not one of our cient or Modern Greek Studies, but fill them. We have to build a net- we are and what we believe that we What importance is it to our world afraid. Already, thousands and many celebrities has stood up to ut- when they begin their careers, they work of private schools across the should struggle so mightily - be- as a whole? thousands of Greek Americans ter even the mildest protest about have no place to go to nourish their country where our children can re- cause that's what it will take - to re- An answer may be found in a who are just two, and sometimes the continued and vicious persecu- Greek identities except church on ceive both an outstanding general tain our identity and our faith and provocative new book, “The Victo- only one, generation from their im- tion of the Patriarch of Con- Sunday. No social clubs, no cultural education and exposure to their avoid being assimilated into the ry of Reason,” by Rodney Stark, migrant forbears have almost no stantinople. center, no weekly mixers or dances - unique and rich heritage. We have American melting pot? whose thesis was outlined in a front links to any Greek identity and The hold of our culture and our only a Greek festival at the local to create social outlets for our Let's consider Hellenism first. It page review recently in The New don't belong to any Greek church faith on American-born Greeks is church every year or every other young people who are starting out is a fact, and in no way boastful, to York Times: Let me read briefly or Greek organization anywhere. If weakening more and more every year. We are letting our young peo- in their careers. We have to build say that the values which are from that review: our children speak some Greek, it's day. Why is it happening and, more ple scatter, and we are losing them. symbols that all Greeks can point to paramount today in the enlight- “If one had been asked to almost certain our grandchildren importantly, what can we do to slow The Anglicans and the Catholics with pride because that will tell all ened world - freedom and fulfill- choose in the Ninth Century AD won't know any, at all. The children it down and create strong, stable have been able to sustain their tra- Americans that we are making an ment - are a Greek legacy. As many which part of the world would dom- of many famous Greek actors, di- communities? Part if the reason it's ditions because they have built a impact in this country, as we have scholars have pointed out, long be- inate the others for much of the rectors, athletes, musicians, politi- happening is the pressure and diffu- network of private schools all everywhere throughout our history. fore the Greeks, mankind had coming millennium, one would al- cians and executives I know have sion of modern life, and part of it is across America which not only If we want to preserve our faith learned that society could not func- most certainly have put money on never set foot inside a Greek the fact that, except for their homes teach their values, but which are al- and our culture, we have to do a tion without order, but everyone Islam - not on Western Europe. church and couldn't tell you what and their churches, our children so some of the best educational in- much better job of enhancing their believed that order could not be Why Europe… rose to pre-emi- happened at Thermopylae, Salamis never have the chance to develop stitutions in the country. We have a presence in America. achieved without despotism. All an- nence is the single greatest puzzle or Messolonghi if their lives de- any pride in the uniqueness of be- few schools in New York and cient societies before the Greeks - of modern history.” Stark is not pended on it. Most of their wed- ing Greek and Orthodox. When in Chicago, but Greek children living Mr. Gage, the renowned Greek e.g., the Assyrians, the Babylonians, puzzled, however: “Christianity dings that I attend are in Protestant their entire educational lives will anywhere else have no places to go American author and journalist, the Egyptians and the Hebrews - created Western Civilization,” he or Catholic Churches, synagogues they have a chance to hear even 5 where they will hear anything about offered the above as the keynote were a succession of tyrannies. The writes. He believes that the Chris- and, in some instances, ashrams percent of just the little I have said their unique heritage. address during the Archbishop West discovered a way to achieve tian emphasis on reason was the and mosques. While celebrities about being Greek here in the past Greek American celebrities Iakovos Leadership 100 Endow- order through freedom in Greece, motive force in the West's rise to from Richard Gere to Tina Turner few minutes? rarely become involved in our com- ment Fund’s 15th annual confer- which produced the world's first global dominance: “While the oth- will go anywhere to protest the Chi- In college, they may join a Hel- munities because we are not doing ence in Key Biscayne, Florida this democracy and a way of life that is er world religions emphasized mys- nese occupation of Tibet and sup- lenic group, or take a course in An- anything to engage them, or to past February. still the ideal all over the world to- tery and intuition, Christianity day. alone embraced reason and logic as Democracy is a gift that the the primary guide to religious Greeks have given the world, truth.” sprung from our innate love of free- The book's reviewer largely sup- dom. We have bequeathed the ports Stark's thesis, but says there The Glory and Tragedy of March 25th modern world another gift, which were other factors which helped we are rarely given credit for: the power the forward thrust of the When Bishop Palaion Patron the foreigners for lis seems to legitimize that they would not permit his rag- love of life, or as Thomas Jefferson West: “In the West, a combination Germanos raised the flag of rebel- Greece's troubles, but his place in Greek poli- tag alliance of small Balkan States put it, the pursuit of happiness. The of curiosity and courage, one with lion in 1821, he did not know what the blame lies in our- tics by being pro-Amer- to gain from a war with Turkey. scholar Edith Hamiliton, in com- roots in both classical and the outcome would be. He himself selves. Without Greeks ican. Venizelos ignored them, and with paring previous civilizations to the monotheistic thinking, enabled did not live to see independence playing, often inviting, While not claiming his Balkan allies, essentially ex- Greek, noted that earlier civiliza- Europeans to set out, learn from and I wonder if he would have the foreign element to any special psychology pelled Turkey from all but a small tions were occupied with death and other cultures and put that bor- been happy by the way things support their narrow qualifications, there corner of Europe. Unfortunately, focused all their art on it, while the rowed knowledge to work, often on turned out. There is no doubt that parochial interests, the seems to be little doubt he overreached disastrously in Greeks turned full face to life: “To a grand scale.” he unleashed a human spirit which foreign interventions that modern Greek po- Asia Minor in 1922, and Greece rejoice in life,” she wrote, “to find Both Stark and the reviewer are had lain downtrodden under cen- would have never oc- litical life suffers from a reverted to declaring itself a pawn the world beautiful and delightful correct, in my view. The emphasis turies of oppression - a human curred. by Amb. Patrick N. destructive socio-politi- of foreigners. to live in, was a mark of the Greek of Christianity on reason and logic spirit which, in the initial days of Capodistrias, the THEROS cal syndrome which has, Another destructive aspect of spirit, which distinguished it from was the fuel which propelled revolution, swept all before it. The first independent Greek as most diseases do, a this syndrome is the general belief all that had gone before.” Europe forward, as Stark states, but first two years of the Greek Revo- head of government, Special Greek name: “xenola- that everything which went wrong to The National I know I'm preaching to the con- reason and logic in Christianity lution were indeed a wonderful, if was assassinated by the Herald treia,” or adoration of was caused by foreigners. With verted here, but we have to under- were already on Classical Greek brutal and bloody, matter. By Mavromichalis clan. foreigners. The Greek this excuse, Greek politicians nev- stand the true value of Hellenism if soil, on which Christianity first 1824, a relative handful of Greeks The Mavromichalides political class acts as if er examine their own mistakes, we're a going to take on the hard flourished. As is well known, swept the armed forces of a great killed Capodistrias because they Greece is, and should be, a help- nor learn from them. Greece ac- battle to preserve it in the face of Christ's disciples had little success power from the seas and mainland believed it would make the British less pawn of foreign powers. This cepted an insane and unworkable the many challenges in America. with their own people, but they be- Greece. The Greeks accom- happy at being rid of a Greek lead- has often become a self-fulfilling governmental structure for Cyprus Let's look briefly at the legacy of gan to win converts when they ven- plished this alone in the teeth of er who had once been a senior offi- prophecy. in 1960 which led to disaster. Even Hellenism in the arts and sciences, tured into the Greek world. The the hostility of every major Euro- cial of the Russian Government in This syndrome has several con- today, some Greek politicians ar- for example. Of the world's four four Gospels were written in pean government. Austrian Chan- another lifetime. Greek politicians sequences, the most destructive of gue in favor of the even more un- greatest dramatists, only one, Greek, as were the Acts of the cellor Prince Klemens von Metter- then begged the European Powers which is the absence of a Greek workable Annan Plan because Shakespeare, was not a Greek. Apostles and the Epistles of Saint nich had persuaded virtually all of to decide who should be appointed foreign policy. Throughout 50 they delude themselves into think- What epics can stand next to “The Paul, because they were aimed at a Europe to support the Ottomans King and accepted a Bavarian, years of conflict with Turkey over ing it curries favor outside Greece. Iliad” and “The Odyssey?” What Hellenized audience. Christianity against the Greeks. The only for- King Otto. When Otto became un- Cyprus and the Aegean, Greek The fact remains that the poetry can approach that of Pindar was accepted on a large scale in the eign aid was the money and arms bearable, the Greek people over- politicians have allowed Turkey to Greeks can control their destiny, or Sappho, or even Kavafy, for that Greek world because the values of provided by Greek businessmen threw him. But Greek politicians define the political debate. When and have done so magnificently. In matter? What sculpture can com- reason, logic and equality pro- abroad. again went, cap in hand, to the Turkey called the validity of inter- 1821, all of Europe stood with pare to those of Phydias and Prax- claimed by its message were deeply Yet by 1825, the Revolution European Powers to select anoth- national agreements into question, Turkey, and yet the Greeks pre- iteles? And as Lord Whitehead has ingrained in that world already. was in trouble. Jealousies among er monarch. Great Power rivalry Greece went into a defensive reac- vailed unaided in defeating the observed, what philosophical con- So, yes, as I know you have sus- Greek leaders provoked civil eliminated first one candidate, and tive mode. Turks. cepts have emerged in the last 2,500 pected all along, we Greeks are strife. Moriotes were fighting then another. Finally, the Powers Why shouldn't Greece have a In 1912, we saw Greece suc- years which are anything more than unique. We are the only people in Roumeliotes; the hero Kolokotro- settled on George, the second son Greek foreign policy, reflecting cessfully defy the European Pow- mere footnotes to Plato's and Aris- existence who are an integral part nis was in a Greek dungeon, and of King Christian IX of Denmark Greek national interests, rather ers. In 1940, Greeks defied the totle's ideas? of the two forces which have shaped the fleets from the islands had dis- (as an aside, George was so enam- than react to foreigners? Iran has a odds, and the expectations of the Most scientific theories which the modern world: Christianity and persed out of disgust. In that same ored with the idea of becoming consistent foreign policy which has world and humiliated Italy. Even have proven valid over the centuries Classicism. No other ethnic group year, a French-trained Egyptian King of Greece that he promptly remained unchanged for a thou- when overwhelmed by the Ger- were first conceived by Greeks. We America, indeed in the world, can Army began its rampage through fled Denmark. He was captured sand years, regardless of whether man Army, the Greeks did not all know that atomic theory was first make that claim. the Morea, and the Revolution after a chase across Europe and Shahs or Mullahs rule in Tehran. lose heart and, by their sacrifice, That is why I believe it is crucial seemed defeated. Fortunately for put aboard a British warship, in Iran has never wavered from a pol- saved Russia. On a more peaceful that we Greeks do everything in our the Greeks, the pro-Metternich chains, to be brought to Greece as icy of trying to establish hegemony note, Greeks organized and exe- power to preserve both our culture Tsar Alexander died, and Tsar Ni- the new King). over its smaller and weaker neigh- cuted, at great sacrifice, the most GUEST EDITORIALS and our faith while living in the cholas I came to the throne. A Greeks feed the myth of foreign bors. Since 1979, Tehran has di- successful Olympics in recent The National Herald welcomes melting pot which is America. But Russian Army attacked Turkey. intervention. General John Me- rectly confronted the United memory, despite the naysayers. manuscripts representing a will we do it? Will there be Greek The British and French, deter- taxas, Dictator of Greece at the States, and has never been de- One group which has never suc- variety of views for publica- Orthodox communities in America mined not to let Russia take credit outbreak of World War II, had terred by American opposition. cumbed to the self-doubt pervad- tion in its View Points page. 100 years from now? I wish I could for an independent Greece, de- graduated from a German military India, which became a unitary ing modern Greek mythology does They should include the writ- say with confidence that the answer stroyed the Turco-Egyptian fleet school 30 years before. His ene- State only after 1947, also works stand out: Greek shipowners, er’s name, address, and tele- is yes. at Navarino. A small part of mies called him pro-German, and consistently to establish hegemony without any assistance from the phone number and be ad- Let's go back and look at the two Greece was now free, but only be- then blamed the British for his un- over the Indian Ocean basin. India Greek Government, are still mas- dressed to the View Points Edi- models I mentioned at the begin- cause of foreign armies. The great timely death in the midst of lead- is now a nuclear-armed State, and ters of the sea. tor, The National Herald, 37-10 ning - Egypt and Italy - and see victory of the Greek people had ing Greece's heroic resistance Iran seems well on its way to being The lesson of 1821 is simple: 30th Street, Long Island City, where we fit in. Unlike us, the been undermined by jealous against the Axis. The communists one, despite American objections. The Greek people can, and do, ac- NY 11101. They can also be Greeks of Egypt lived in a world Greek politicians. plunged Greece into civil war in Greek politicians, on the other complish the impossible alone, in faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, which was neither Christian nor The cruel fate of the Greek hopes that Stalin would make hand, work only on re-election, defiance of the outside world. It is preferably, e-mailed to en- Western, an environment which Revolution can be traced to a so- them the rulers of Greece after and do not hesitate to play a for- a tragedy that their leadership glish.edition@thenationalher- was dramatically different, suspi- cio-political phenomenon which World War II. Post-war Prime eign card to do so. does not share the same faith. ald.com. Due to considera- cious and often hostile to them. continues to cripple Greek society Minister Constantine Karamanlis There is good precedent for a tions of space we enforce a That moved them to become united until today. For some strange and was defined as America's man. successful indigenous national The Hon. Ambassador Theros strict 1,400-word upper limit. and cohesive, and to take painstak- ineluctable reason, Greek politi- Andreas Papandreou, who fol- policy. Venizelos did so briefly served in the U.S. Foreign Service We reserve the right to edit for ing measures to preserve their cul- cians continue to put the fate of lowed him, defined himself as the with his 'Megali Idea' - the Grand for 36 years, mostly in the Middle repetitiveness, diction and ture and their faith by building the nation in the hands of foreign- anti-American prime minister, Idea of restoring the boundaries of East, and was American Ambas- syntax. We regret that we are churches, schools, libraries and so- ers. Throughout modern Greek rather than someone looking out the Byzantine Empire. For a few sador to Qatar from 1995 to 1998. unable to acknowledge or re- cial centers which allowed them to history, its politicians have undone for Greece. His socialist successor, years, Greece was animated by a He also directed the State turn manuscripts, published forge strong bonds with one anoth- the magnificent accomplishments Constantine Simitis, was the single idea and worked hard to Department's counter-terrorism or unpublished. er. The Greek communities of of the Greek people by injecting “European” prime minister. To- achieve it. In 1912, the European office and holds numerous U.S. Egypt flourished for centuries, until foreign interference. We blame day, the younger Costas Karaman- Powers formally warned Venizelos Government decorations. 16 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 25, 2006