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WASHINGTON, D.C. – “I’m always Daughters of Penelope Grand Presi- ATHENS (ANA) – The Olympic open to suggestions,” President dent Karen Stamatiades; Gene Ros- Flame departed on Monday, March Bush quipped during his open dis- sides, president & founder of the 24 from ancient Olympia for the cussion with Archbishop Demetrios American Hellenic Institute; Ted months-long torch relay to Beijing, of America at the White House, af- Spyropoulos, U.S. coordinator for host of the XXIX Olympic Games in ter the latter spoke about the the Council of Hellenes Abroad; 2008, following the now customary Cyprus issue and the name dispute Manny Velivasakis, president of the torch-lighting ceremony that was between Greece and FYROM, Hellenic American National Coun- attended by Greek leadership, In- drawing a favorable response from cil; Andy Athens, president of the ternational Olympic Committee the audience. United Hellenic American Con- (IOC) President Jacques Rogge and Nearly 125 Greek Americans gress; Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, IOC honorary president Juan Anto- from across the United States were executive director of the Onassis nio Samaranch as well as by a bevy invited to the White House to at- Public Benefit Foundation; Panicos of IOC members, in addition to tend the annual celebration of Papanicolaou, president of the Greek and Chinese officials and Greek Independence Day, which Cyprus Federation of America; athletes. was held this past Tuesday, March Washington attorney Plato The 'high priestess' for the 2008 25, at 2:30 PM. Cacheris; Greek American author ceremony was Greek actress Maria Guests included retired U.S. Nicholas Gage; and National Her- Nafpliotou, who led a ceremony Senator Paul Sarbanes of Mary- ald Publisher Antonis Diamataris. choreographed by Artemis Igna- land; Archbishop Demetrios of Deputy Secretary of State John tiou. The latter took over the task America; Andrew Natsios, U.S. En- Negroponte was out of the country. for the first time ever from Maria voy to Sudan; former U.S. Ambas- U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe (R- Hors, following the latter's depar- sador to Belgium Tom Korologos; Maine) and Congressmen Gus Bili- ture after 50 years of choreograph- Dr. John Brademas, the first Ameri- rakis (R-Florida), John Sarbanes ing the Olympic torch-lighting cer- can-born Greek elected to the U.S. (D-Maryland) and Zack Space (D- emonies. Congress (1959-81); AHEPA Ohio) did not attend because Con- Greek Prime Minister Costas Supreme President Ike Gulas; gress was in recess, and were re- Karamanlis addressed a brief mes- portedly busy in their respective sage, stressing the principles of no- districts. ble competition, "ekecheiria" (the The guest list was compiled Olympic Truce) and peaceful coex- WITH THIS ISSUE largely – though not exclusively – istence and understanding that the by the Greek American lobbying Games have stood for since their firm, Manatos & Manatos, together Greek actress Maria Nafpliotou, playing the role of a high priestess, passes on the Olympic flame to anoth- birth in antiquity. with Rev. Alexander Karloutsos, an er priestess, during a ceremony near the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia on Monday March 24, 2008. As ancient as the Games them- official of the Greek Orthodox selves, the concept of Olympic Archdiocese of America. Truce, "Ekecheiria" in Greek, dates The guest selection criteria for to the 11th century B.C., when all this event remain largely unknown, hostilities ceased to allow those at- although the process has come un- tending or participating in the der scrutiny. HABA Awards Tsakos Father and Son Games to travel to Olympia in safe- This tradition, which was estab- ty. lished during the late Archbishop By Mark Frangos day, the Tsakos Group of Compa- Mr. Tsakos has followed his fa- The first torch-bearer was Iakovos’ long tenure, represents the Special to The National Herald nies has operations around the ther into the shipping industry. Mr. Greece's Olympic silver medallist in U.S. Government’s public recogni- world, and includes the NYSE-list- Tsakos has been President, Chief Tae Kwon Do (2004 Athens Games) tion of the Greek American com- NEW YORK – The Hellenic Ameri- ed Tsakos Energy Navigation, Ltd., Executive Officer and a director of Alexandros Nikolaidis, who relayed munity’s contributions to its coun- can Bankers Association (HABA) headed by Captain Tsakos’ son Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) the torch to China's Luo Xuejuan, try of citizenship, and to American honored the father and son ship- Nikolas. Captain Tsakos has since its inception. TEN is now an an Olympic gold medallist in the society at-large. ping team of Captain Panagiotis N. demonstrated his commitment “To NYSE-listed public company, which 100m breastroke event. It has also stood as a sign of Tsakos and Nikolas P. Tsakos of the Save the Seas” by being a founding operates a fleet of 43 vessels, with A seven-day torch relay within Greek American influence in U.S. Tsakos Group of Companies with member of the Hellenic Marine En- over 4.7 million dwt, and an aver- Greece will follow until March 30, politics, as well as a gesture of its Executive of the Year Award at a vironment Protection Association age age of just 5.4 years. Reflecting when the Olympic torch arrives at friendship between Greece and the dinner on Thursday, March 20, (HELMEPA), which promotes the Tsakos family’s concern for the the Panathinaiko Stadium (Kalli- United States. 2008 at the New York Athletic Club. “Safer Ships in Cleaner Seas.” Cap- environment, 100% of TEN's fleet marmaro) in central Athens, the That’s why the President issued Captain Tsakos was born on the tain Tsakos is also an ardent sup- is of double hull design. Nikolas venue of the first modern version of island of Chios. He founded Tsakos porter of Hellenism and Orthodoxy Continued on page 3 Shipping and Trading in 1970. To- in the Americas, North and South. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 7 Crane Collapse in NYC Tears Independence Day Celebration Draws Local Leaders Down Home and Creates an By Stavros Marmarinos Special to The National Herald Uncertain Future for Family NEW YORK – “Zito I Ellada” [Long Live Greece], Queens Borough President Helen Marshall enthusi- By Stavros Marmarinos so upset and frightened that I could astically exclaimed in Greek, draw- Special to The National Herald not figure out if the trouble was ing cheers and ovation for the audi- coming from our building or from ence that had come to attend the NEW YORK – For one week now outside. Suddenly the telephone annual Greek Independence Day Eleni Papaioannou has been crying, rang. It was my nephew calling. I celebration she cosponsored to- taking sleeping pills, and suffering told him in tears that we suffered gether with New York State Assem- from claustrophobia. Two days ago an earthquake and that we lost blyman Michael Gianaris. she went inside a department store, everything. He told me to get out of During the event, which took and when she heard a construction the house. I did not even bother to place last Thursday March 20, at worker drilling with a jackhammer, change my clothes. I just grabbed a the Hellenic Cultural Center in As- she ran to the nearest exit to leave. coat and went out to the street,” toria, N.Y., several Greek Ameri- “I do not know if I can get over the Ms. Papaioannou said. cans were honored, including Bar- shock of my home being destroyed As she went down the stairs in a bara Neocleous, Account Manager be the crane,” she told The Nation- panic from her fifth floor apart- of the Visiting Nurse Service of New al Herald. ment, Ms. Papaioannou did not see York, Peter Vogiatzis, local entre- This major accident occurred on anyone because the other building preneur and owner of Brooklyn Saturday March 15, in the early af- residents had evacuated earlier. “I Bagels, Alexandra Rosa, Chief of ternoon, when a crane collapsed, did not leave right away because I Staff for Queens Borough President killing four construction workers did not realize exactly what had Marshall and her predecessor and injuring 17 others at a four-sto- happened. As soon as I exited, I saw Claire Schulman, and Leandros TNH/COSTAS BEJ ry townhouse in Manhattan. The a large crowd that had gathered, Vryonides, attorney at law. Basil S. Gregory Memorial Lecture accident occurred at 50th and 51st along with firefighters, police offi- Assemblyman Gianaris emceed Streets near Second Avenue on cers, and TV crews. It was mayhem. the event and highlighted the sig- The Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce held its Inaugural Rev. Basil S. Gregory Memorial Lecture, Manhattan's east side. The crane “Adamantios Korais, Thomas Jefferson and the Establishment of the Modern Greek State,” this past literally brought down the town Continued on page 2 Continued on page 4 Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in New York. Full story in next week's issue. house, and also caused extensive damage to an 18-story residential high-rise across the street from the construction site. Ten neighbor- hood residents were among those Starting the hurt, three of them critically, when Senator St. Panagiotakos: Beloved Son of Lowell a portion of the crane detached and "completely destroyed" the town- Printing Press By Theodore Kalmoukos and Westford. “Lowell was a great city to grow up house, New York City Mayor Special to The National Herald Appointed as Chairman of the in. The church of the Holy Trinity Michael Bloomberg said Saturday. Senate Ways and Means Committee provided us through George Za- Ms. Papaioannou was in her in Seattle BOSTON – Steve Panagiotakos is in March of 2007, he is charged haroulis a lot of youth activities kitchen at the time of the accident. the prominent Greek American with the oversight and develop- whether it was basketball or foot- “Earlier on, I smelled a very foul Massachusetts State Senator from ment of the Commonwealth’s ball or GOYA. George Zaharoulis odor coming from outside, and I Heidelberg News the great and historic city of Low- $26.8 billion budget. was a very special person. We did even considered going out of the ell, who has become a legend in the Senator Panagiotakos has a long not have all those sports games that house to avoid the smell. Suddenly, The fish soup is out of this life of the Greek-American commu- history of community and political they have today, it was mostly it seemed like the entire building world. You simply have to try it,” nity. involvement, particularly in the church based.” started to shake. I thought we were says the 73-year-old Terry Karis. He The powerful Ways and Means area of education. For the past The motivation to become in- having an earthquake, and I started won’t take no for an answer. But Committee chairman of the state of decade he has served as a board volved in public life came from a to panic. I looked out the window. none of his guests are planning to Massachusetts is a second genera- member of Big Brothers and Big friend of his. There was soot and dust every- refuse anyhow. They all call him tion Greek American with roots in Sisters of Lowell. Before being “While finishing my law degree I where, and the day turned into ‘Terry’ and trust his recommenda- Mani of Arcadia, Greece whose elected to the State Senate in 1997, was working as a substitute teacher night. I opened the door and saw tion. He’s a gourmet after all, and blood boils when he speaks about he served two terms in the Massa- and I started getting interested in the corridor filled with dust. I this is his favorite restaurant along Greece and Hellenism. chusetts House of Representatives some of the issues the school com- feared that we were being attacked Seattle’s harbor. The fish soup is in- No one can imagine the annual and two terms as a member of the mittee was debating,” he said. A by terrorists again, just like on deed a real treat. Terry calls out fur- Greek Independence Day celebra- Lowell School Committee. friend of mine encouraged me to 9/11. I heard screaming, but I was ther menu tips full of energy and tion in Lowell without Senator Senator Panagiotakos attended run. I really did not have any previ- with animated gestures. In so do- Panagiotakos’ presence and mes- Philips Academy and, received his ous desire to go into public life.” He To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 ing, he almost appears as a Greek sage, as well as the exhortation in Bachelor’s degree from Harvard ran and he won. He then ran for e-mail: Olympian nobly competing for the Greek, meaning long live Greece. University,. He obtained a Juris state Representative and won and [email protected] laurel wreath in printing. Steven Panagiotakos lives in the Doctorate from Suffolk University since 1997 he ran for the Senate Terry owns Academy Press and city of Lowell, Massachusetts and School of Law. He maintains a law winning continuously up to now. is also a patriotic American, al- actually two blocks from the home practice not far from his home in Asked what his future plans are, though he was born in the Greek in which he was raised. He is cur- Lowell. He is married to Christine Senator Panagiotakos said, “To do city of Tripoli in 1934 as Sotiros rently serving his sixth term as a and they are the proud parents of the job I am doing right here at the Nicolas Kanakaris. The name is State Senator of the First Middlesex Massachusetts State Senator and two daughters, Giana and Alexan- Senate. I take it one day at a time, I much too complicated for Ameri- District, which includes the City of lawyer Steven C. Panagiotakos dria. do not exclude or include anything. Lowell, and the towns of Dunsta- considers himself a “proud Greek Speaking to the National Her- Continued on page 5 ble, Groton, Pepperell, Tyngsboro American from Lowell.” ald, Senator Panagiotakos said, Continued on page 4 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 29, 2008

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■ APRIL 5 of Immigrant Affairs, Immigrant NEW YORK – Athens Square Inc. Heritage Week is a rich collection of and the New York City Department free or low-cost programs that of Parks and Recreation cordially build cross-cultural understanding invite the community to join Adrian between diverse New Yorkers. For Benepe, N.Y.C. Parks Commission- more information, call 718-721- er and Honorable Vasilios Vasilakis, 7610. Governor of Chalkidiki, Greece at the unveiling ceremony of the Stat- ■ APRIL 15 ue of Aristotle, a gift from the peo- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ameri- ple of Chalkidiki to the people of can Hellenic Institute cordially in- the City of New York at Athens vites you to a noon forum “Improv- Square Park in Astoria (30th Ave. ing U.S. – Russian Relations: A Key and 30th St.) on Saturday, April 5, to Balkan Stability,” presented by 2008 at 1 PM. Entertainment will Doug Bandow, Robert A. Taft Fel- begin at noon. low, American Conservative De- fense Alliance, at The Hellenic NEW YORK – The Federation of House (1220 16th St., NW) on Hellenic Societies of Greater New Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12 PM. York cordially invite the communi- Light refreshments will be served. ty to an event honoring the Greek For more information, e-mail Independence Day Parade Grand [email protected]. Marshals and Sponsors at the New York Hilton Hotel & Towers (1335 ■ MAY 2 – JUNE 1 Avenue of the Americas) on Satur- NEW YORK – Theatron Inc. cordial- day, April 5, 2008 at 7:30 PM. Pa- ly invite the community to the play rade Grand Marshals include Judge “39 & Single!” (Despoinis... eton Nicholas Garaufis, Chairman and 39!) at The Hellenic Cultural Cen- CEO of dry and frozen food giant ter Theatre (the intersection of Pinnacle Foods Group C. Dean Crescent Street and Newtown Av- Metropoulos, who was named the enue in Astoria) from May 2 – June Hellenic Chamber of Commerce’s 1 on Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Man of the Year in 2006, the Arch- Sundays at 2:30 & 7:30PM. This diocese’s National Philoptochos So- bitter-sweet comedy written by one ciety, Maryland State Economic De- of Greece’s foremost teams, Sakel- The Hellenic American Bankers Association honored Captain Panagiotis N. Tsakos and Nikolas P. Tsakos at their annual Executive of the Year velopment Secretary Aris Mellis- larios and Giannakopoulos, exam- Award Dinner on Thursday, March 20, in New York. From left, Peter Kakogiannis, Emmanuel Karavanos, Emmanuel Argyrakis, Antony saratos, Greek Ambassador to the ines an old Greek tradition as it re- Contomichalos, HABA President James Hansel, George Katsiaouris, Celia Crithariotis-Tsakos, Peggy Delfinopoulou, Nikolas Tsakos, Costas Council of Europe for Athletics, Tol- lates to marriage. Tilemachos post- Kellas, Lucretia Edreou, Georgia Tavlarios and Nicholas Agrotis. erance and Fair Play and President pones marrying his girlfriend in or- of the Kallipatira Panhellenic der for his older sister, whom he Women’s Sports Club Katerina lives with, to marry first. His closest Panagopoulou, author/actress Tina friend convinces him that the Fey, and Greek Parliament Presi- fastest way to attract potential hus- HABA Honors Tsakos Group Father and Son as dent Demetris Sioufas. Efforts are bands is to place an ad in the news- also underway to arrange for Char- papers. The suitors arrive and are lie Crist, the Cypriot-American ready to marry but it turns out that Executives of the Year at Awards Dinner in NYC Governor of Florida, to appear at the women they meet in Tilema- this year’s Greek Parade in Manhat- chos’ house, are not his sister. This Continued from page 1 tan as a Grand Marshal. Join us to leads to a series of hilarious celebrate the Immigrant Spirit of episodes and farcical encounters. Tsakos is the former President of Hellenism and help us support this Directed by Larisa Antipa. For more the Hellenic Marine Environment vital part of our culture as Greek information, call 718-721-7610. Protection Agency (HELMEPA), a Americans. For more information, member of the council of the Inde- call Sophia Cotzia at 718-545- ■ THROUGH MAY 2008 pendent Tanker Owners Associa- 7202. NEW YORK – The Children’s Muse- tion (INTERTANKO), a board mem- um of Manhattan cordially invites ber of the UK P&I Club, a board ■ APRIL 9 the community to “Gods, Myths & member of the Union of Greek WASHINGTON, DC – The Prefec- Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece,” Shipowners (UGS), a council mem- ture of Chania, Crete and The Panc- an exhibition which allows children ber of the board of the Greek Ship- retan Association of America cor- to explore the world of ancient ping Co-operation Committee dially invite the community to “Im- Greece at CMOM (The Tisch Build- (GSCC) and a council member of ages of Crete,” an art exhibition by ing, 212 West 83rd Street). Your the American Bureau of Shipping Claire Vourou at the Embassy of initial tour guides will be the great (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV) and of Greece (2217 Massachusetts Av- gods Zeus, Poseidon and Athena as the Greek Committee of Det Norske enue, NW) on Wednesday, April 9 they reminisce about their powers Veritas (DNV). at 7 PM. Reception will follow. For and responsibilities. Learn how the HABA President James Hansel more information, call 202-939- Ancient Greeks believed gods and opened the night discussing the an- 1352. mortals interacted and take an on- nual dinner. screen personality quiz to deter- “This event exemplifies what ■ APRIL 12 mine which mythological character HABA is all about,” said Mr. Hansel. PALOS HILLS, Ill. – Saints Constan- you are most like. Visit the gymna- “You saw everyone jumping around tine & Helen Greek Orthodox sium (school) and oikos (home) to to different tables, meeting every- Church cordially invites the com- discover which skills were most val- body else, that’s our purpose. We munity to a one-day marriage re- ued in Ancient Greek boys and are here to connect people in busi- treat with the theme, “A Spiritual girls. Explore the importance of ness and finance.” Union of God and Marriage,” on athletic competition as you arm The President of Capital Link, Saturday, April 12, 2008. The re- wrestle ancient Greek counterparts Nicolas Bornozis introduced Cap- treat will be led by Dr. Ary using mechanical arms, or test your tain Tsakos, who accepted his Christofidis, Ph.D. Dr. Christofidis leg strength as you learn about an- award via a video response that is the director and founder of the cient jumpers. Become familiar was shown to the audience. PHOTOS: TNH/COSTAS BEJ Orthodox Christian Counseling In- with the ancient Greek alphabet by “Another achievement of the Emmanuel Argyrakis, Georgia Tavlarios, Celia Crithariotis-Tsakos, Costas Kellas, Nikolas Tsakos, Nikos stitute and has been working in the translating messages from Greek to Tsakos family, is how they paved Agrotis, HABA President James Hansel and Antony Contomichalos. field since 1991. The retreat will English. Learn about the heroism of the way for Greek shipping to tap begin with Orthros and Divine ancient Greek women in myth and the global capital markets,” Mr. role in the maritime affairs of the Christopoulou said. “Despite his very much. The only oil we produce Liturgy at 7:45 a.m. followed by daily life and compete with the Bornozis said. world. It serves the national society, many accomplishments, Mr. Tsakos is olive oil and this is not enough to two separate talks, beginning at goddess Athena in a virtual weav- “Greece is a country of 11 mil- not only with the best of ships, but is also a fearless leader who has fill any of our vessels. Our company 10:30 a.m., on “Recognizing and ing contest. Climb inside a 12 foot lion people, but globally Greece with the best seafarers with more great energy and a great sense of for example, moved 380 million Addressing Couples’ Most Common tall Trojan Horse before stepping controls more than 20% of the than 10,000 years seafaring experi- humor, and who loves his family.” barrels of oil this year, representing Pitfalls” and “How Our Faith Can into Homer’s great epic poem, The global fleet. Shipping today is a vi- ence.” Mr. Tsakos discussed the success 40 days of United States imports. Make a Real Difference in Our Mar- Odyssey, where you will journey tal link to the global economy and Niovi Christopoulou, a New of TEN. Just our ships can keep the country riage.” Registration for the event is through rocky caves and over open global trade. Shipping has been a York and Athens qualified attorney “We have more than 30 Greek running for 40 days. People use to $12 per person by April 6 and $15 seas; escape the crawl-through Cy- private business for a long time, be- practicing corporate law in Arnold publicly traded companies on the think that shipping was being after that date. Lunch will also be clops Cave; and sing like a Siren in cause most of the shipping compa- & Porter's New York office with an NYSE, but we were the first ones,” threatened by the airline industry. served. For more information, call the Sirens Karaoke Cove. Be pre- nies are privately owned. So it real- emphasis on private equity, hedge he said. “We were like the first A 747 carries 300 tons of cargo 708-974-3400. pared to face on-screen dilemmas, ly takes a new generation to take funds, mergers and acquisitions, Christians being fed to the lions.” while one of our ships carries your choices will be tracked along the initiative to open the capital and international business transac- But he also spoke about his 300,000 tons. ■ APRIL 14 the way and your personalized on- markets. So there we have to credit tions, introduced Nikolas Tsakos. pride in the Greek shipping indus- We are seeing that Greece has a ASTORIA – In celebration of Immi- screen Hero Record can be e- Nikolas Tsakos for founding Tsakos “Nikos Tsakos comes from a try. much bigger participation in this grant Heritage Week, Theatron cor- mailed home. Budding archaeolo- Energy Navigation. family with a great tradition in “Greece is the number one in the business.” dially invites the community to gists can visit the Temple of Zeus at “Greek shipping is something shipping. His vision and back- world in shipping,” said Mr. Tsakos. Soterios Johnson, the host of “Growing Up as a Greek,” a staged Olympia and assist in the recon- we can all be very proud of,” Cap- ground helped him bridge the fam- “One out of every four cargos is car- NPR’s “Morning Edition” on WNYC reading of funny and poignant se- struction of a 3-D temple; learn tain Tsakos said. ily’s great shipping tradition with ried on a Greek ship. This from a Radio, was the master of cere- lected short stories from Dr. John L. about column construction, sculp- “It maintains a protagonistic the world’s global markets,” Ms. country that really doesn’t produce monies. Kallas’ book of the same title re- tures and the giant statue of Zeus flecting the lives of an early immi- (one of the Seven Wonders of the grant family in Newark, N.J., at the Ancient World). For more informa- Theatre of the Hellenic Cultural tion, call Janet Ralston at 212-721- Center (Crescent Street and New- 1223. ton Avenue) on Monday, April 14 at Crane Tears Down a Home and Leaves an Uncertain Future 7:30 PM. Starring John Kallianio- ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS tis, Basilica Bliachas and Andreas This calendar of events section is a Continued from page 1 from his home during the fateful Spiker. Directed by Loukas N. Skip- complimentary service to the Greek moment. He has been living at the itaris. Admission is free. Immigrant American community. All parishes, I just sat in a corner crying,” she re- same location since 1963, and his Heritage Week is a city-wide cele- organizations and institutions are called. wife moved there after their mar- bration that honors the experiences encouraged to e-mail their infor- One week after the freak acci- riage, in 1967. “At 2:20 p.m., the and contributions of immigrants in mation 3-4 weeks ahead of time, dent, Ms. Papaioannou continues crane was working on an apart- New York City. Established by May- and no later than Monday of the to be disturbed by everything that ment building that is going up on or Michael Bloomberg in 2004 and week before the event, to english. happened. She has difficulty sleep- 51st Street, which I think is going coordinated by the Mayor’s Office [email protected]. ing at night, and her doctors have to reach 50 stories. They went to been giving her sleeping pills to raise the crane, as they did every take. “I cannot stop crying,” she two stories they added. It was complained. “I do not know if I will sometime around then that the QUESTION OF THE WEEK ever be able to overcome what hap- crane collapsed. It weighed 12,000 pened to me. It is something that tons. My wife had returned from you cannot understand if you have the Church of St. George, which is Vote on our website! not lived through it.” located nearby, and she was in the This is not the first time that Ms. kitchen. Our window faces the You have the chance to express your opinion on our website on an Papaioannou has been confronted street, on the left corner of our important question in the news. with a major disaster in her life. She building. On our side, the apart- The results will be published in our printed edition next week has witnessed earthquakes in her ment on the 14th floor was com- along with the question for that week. hometown of Messolonghi, but she pletely destroyed, along with one The question this week is: Pro-Tibetan protestors are asking coun- said that she had never been as on the 18th floor, and one more,” tries to boycott the Beijing Olympics. Should Greece, the U.S. and the frightened as she was during last Mr. Papaioannou said. rest of the world boycott the 2008 Olympics. week’s terrible accident. “I think A few moments later, Ms. Pa- ❏ Yes that it is a miracle that I am still paioannou tried to call her hus- ❏ Yes, but only the Opening Ceremony alive. My doctor told me that I have band, who had gone to Astoria ❏ No to try to get over this. Today, I left along with his friend Leonidas Lois, the hotel we are staying at to go see and had not yet heard news of the The results for last week’s question: The question this week is: Will our building. As soon as I turned the accident. When she finally reached you be attending one of the parades celebrating Greek Indepen- corner and saw the building, I start- Demetris Papaioannou has been living at the building rendered unin- him, she began to tearfully recount dence Day? ed crying again and turned back. I habitable by last Saturday’s crane collapse since 1963. Several build- what had happened to their home. 62.5% voted "Yes" feel like I cannot go back there ings were badly damaged by the 12,000-pound crane, including the “We stayed at our brother’s 25.0% voted "No" again. I feel like I lived through an- building next door, which was totally destroyed. home in Astoria for three nights, 12.5% voted "Maybe" other 9/11, and now I can relate to and have been living in a hotel ever Please vote at: www.thenationalherald.com what all those people who were services in the lower Manhattan gers. The rescue crews were care- since,” Mr. Papaioannou said. near the World Trade Center felt.” area after the terrorist attack on fully removing the piles and sifting “Right from the start, various agen- Demetrios Papaioannou, her September 11, 2001. “I was search- through them. This is the image cies came to our aid, including the husband, who is Governor of the ing for survivors in the rubble along that came to my mind over the past Red Cross, which gave us $100 Federation of Mainland Greece for with other volunteers,” he said. week, as I watched the emergency credit with which to buy food. Now, Advertise in The National Herald the New York metropolitan area “The first thing that I touched un- crews go through the rubble.” we do not know when or if we will said that he had volunteered his der the pile of rubble were two fin- Mr. Papaioannou was away ever return to our home…” (718) 784-5255 ext 101 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 29, 2008 COMMUNITY 3 Bush Hosts Annual Celebration of Greek Independence Day at White House

Continued from page 1 a special Presidential Proclamation and devoted nearly 45 minutes – a substantial amount of time from his daily schedule and agenda – to par- ticipate in this event, on a day when the situation in Iraq was quite heated. The Greek Government was rep- resented by Development Minister Christos Folias, who made a special trans-Atlantic trip to attend the event. President Bush expressed his appreciation to Mr. Folias for person- ally attending the celebration. The President also acknowledged Sena- tor Sarbanes; the Ambassadors of Greece and Cyprus in Washington Alexandros Mallias and Andreas Kak- ouris, respectively; and Father Kar- loutsos. The Church played a central role in the event, with the Archbishop as the man of the hour. The general con- sensus was that Demetrios appeared to enjoy a good rapport and a sense of familiarity with the President Bush, and acted as the Greek Ameri- can community’s main representa-

Tom C. Korologos, former U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, is flanked by Ambassador Loukas Tsilas (right) and Archdiocese General Counsel Manny Demos; President Bush listens to His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America; (L-R) AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis, Gus Karalekas and AHEPA Presi- dent Ike Gulas; the Archdiocesan Metropolitan Youth Choir performs for the President, the Archbishop and more than 125 guests during the annual White House commemoration of Greek Independence Day this past Tuesday, March 25. tive while addressing the President. he said. years. Those are the kind of folks who were inspired by Greek ideals that peace, and to spread the blessings of laws of the United States, do hereby The Archbishop accompanied the “Greece is not seeking special fa- had their priorities straight,” he said. honored and respected human digni- liberty around the world. proclaim March 25, 2008 as Greek President they entered the room to- vors or unreasonable deference, Mr. “The United States was by ty and rights. “In celebrating Greek Indepen- Independence Day: A National Day gether and addressed each other in President. The Hellenic nation is a Greece’s side from the very beginning “When the people of Greece dence Day, we commemorate the of Celebration of Greek and Ameri- the presence of all present, with the proud and honorable nation, a faith- of its struggle for independence. In claimed their independence in 1821, heritage of freedom both our coun- can Democracy. I call upon all Ameri- Archbishop speaking first and the ful ally of the United States for gener- those early days, some Americans they had the strong support of the tries hold dear, and we remember the cans to observe this day with appro- President offering a response as he ations, and throughout its long histo- volunteered to serve in the Greek United States. Greek patriots risked Greek Americans whose strong spirit, priate ceremonies and activities. welcomed the audience to the White ry has established, as a fact, that it army, and many more contributed their lives because they knew free- resolve, and courage helped shape In witness whereof, I have here- House. does not depend on favors, but on the funds that were necessary to keep dom and democracy were both their America. unto set my hand this 20th day of ARCHBISHOP’S REMARKS justice and respect,” he added. the fight alive. Presidents John proud legacy and their ultimate des- Now therefore, I, George W. Bush, March, in the year of our Lord 2008, After outlining the values and PRESIDENT’S RESPONSE Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James tiny. Today, our nations remain allies President of the United States of and of the Independence of the Unit- principles that the Greek nation has The President thanked the Arch- Madison all spoke in favor of the in the cause of freedom, and are America, by virtue of the authority ed States of America the 232nd – stood and fought for since antiquity bishop for his comments, noting that Greek people’s right to self-determi- working to lay the foundations of vested in me by the Constitution and GEORGE W. BUSH.” to the present, the Archbishop under- the White House was an appropriate nation. And after many long years, scored that Greece today “constitutes place to celebrate the birth of the Greece emerged victorious and free. a strong factor for stability, progress modern Greek State, and that free- And that's what we’re celebrating to- and peace in the Balkans and the dom-loving people everywhere owe day (applause),” he said. Eastern Mediterranean basin.” a debt of gratitude to Greece, the “And from that time forward, the But Demetrios also pointed out birthplace of democracy. He also cit- United States and Greece have been that Greece does not get a fair shake ed Greece’s partnership with the strong allies in the cause of freedom. from its allies, making references to United States in promoting peace ef- Today, we continue to work to spread the on-going Turkish occupation of forts in the Middle East and the the hope of liberty. Our countries are Cyprus and the thorny name dispute Balkans, and said U.S.-Greece rela- working together in Afghanistan, between Greece and FYROM con- tions continue to evolve and where Greek troops are an important cerning use of the historically Greek strengthen as time marches on. part of the NATO forces that are “Thank you, Your Eminence. restoring hope to that country. We’re Thank you very much. Welcome to also partners in promoting stability in the White House. I’m always open for the Balkans and in the Middle East, a few suggestions (laughter). You’re where Greece provides peacekeepers an easy man to listen to. in Bosnia, Kosovo and Lebanon. And I want to thank you all for Please thank your government for coming. Here we are to celebrate the those strong signals that liberty is 187th anniversary of Greek indepen- universal, and that liberty will bring dence. And it’s an interesting place to the peace we all hope for,” he said. celebrate it, isn’t it? You know, the “Our nation has been inspired by White House is a great symbol for in- Greek ideals, and we have been en- dependence and freedom and liberty, riched by Greek immigrants. Today, and it’s a fitting place to celebrate the more than 1.3 million Americans independence of Greece,” the Presi- trace their ancestry back to Greece, dent said. and we’re better off for having them “Mr. Minister, thank you also for here. America is a richer place, a bet- coming. We appreciate you coming ter place. Our two countries also all the way over for this event, and share ties of faith. The Greek Ortho- we’re proud you’re here, and thanks dox Church has well over a million for bringing your son. Ambassador members in the United States, under Mallias is with us today. There you the leadership of this fine man. The are, right there, Ambassador. Mr. Church is a source of strength and in- Ambassador, thanks for coming. It’s spiration for a lot of our citizens. It’s a good to see your wife. Ambassador proud part of our country’s tradition Kakouris of Cyprus is with us too. I of religious diversity and religious appreciate you all being here.” he tolerance,” he said. Retired longtime U.S. Senator said. “For nearly two centuries, the Paul Sarbanes of Maryland at the “Senator, thank you for coming. bonds between the United States and annual White House commemo- It’s good to see you again. We miss Greece have continued to strengthen, ration of Greek Independence. you around these parts (laughter.) I and during the earliest days of our don’t know if you miss these parts, friendship, one Greek leader told the name Macedonia, by which FYROM but we miss you around these parts American people, ‘It is in your land wants to officially recognized, and by (laughter). Father Alex, good to see that liberty has fixed her abode. In which the Bush Administration rec- you again, sir, thanks. I appreciate imitating you, we shall imitate our ognizes the small Balkan country. very much my fellow Greek Ameri- ancestors.’ Today I know that both Expressing appreciation for the can citizens coming, as well as those our countries are making these an- Administration’s support on issues who wear the uniform. We’re proud cestors proud through our commit- like the religious freedom for the Ecu- to be in your presence (applause),” ment to freedom, and I’m confident menical Patriarchate of Constantino- he added. that this tradition of friendship be- ple, the Archbishop firmly stressed “Your Eminence, all free people tween the United States and Greece that the same resolute approach was stand on the shoulders of Greece. In will continue for many years to come. needed for Cyprus and FYROM, the ancient world where political And so I ask for God’s blessings on the which he noted is “vital for the Greek power usually came from the sword, people of Greece and the people of nation and its beneficial role in pro- the people of Athens came together America,” the President concluded, moting peace, justice and freedom” around a radical and untried idea welcoming the Metropolitan Youth in Southeast Europe and the Eastern that men were fit to govern them- Choir of the Archdiocese. Mediterranean. selves. It was this freedom that al- PROCLAMATION “This very same Greek nation, in a lowed them to create one of the most The text of the Presidential series of sensitive national issues, re- vibrant societies in history. And that Proclamation for Greek Indepen- ceives by some nations treatment society deeply influenced America’s dence Day, prepared five days earlier, which is unjust – by any standards. founding fathers when they sought to is published below: The issues of the reunification of establish a free state centuries later,” “On Greek Independence Day, we Cyprus, and of the name of the For- the President said. recognize the important contribu- mer Yugoslav Republic of Macedo- “Throughout their history, the tions Greek Americans have made to nia, for instance, are two characteris- people of Greece have been commit- our national character; celebrate the tic examples of this,” the Archbishop ted to liberty. They’ve also been com- deep friendship between our two said. mitted to the important principle that countries; and honor the anniversary “Speaking rather boldly, on this liberty only survives when brave men of the Greek call for independence. solemn day, we express our firm con- and women are ready to come to its “The United States and Greece viction that you will exercise your defense. In the years leading up to share a close relationship based on unique authority and leadership in Greece’s war for independence, one our common belief in the power of order to facilitate a course of action of the rallying cries of the Greek peo- freedom. The ancient Athenians gave that will treat sensitive issues related ple was that it was better to be free birth to the principles of democracy, to Greece in a fair and dignified way,” for an hour than to be a slave for 40 and America’s Founding Fathers 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 29, 2008 Mass. State Senator Steven Panagiotakos, a “Proud Greek American from Lowell”

Continued from page 1 lization of all time. They have given Panagiotakos said, “I think so. the world and humanity so much, Young Greek Americans should get Everything is open, and again I am and it was the civilization which involved in public life. I encourage taking it one day at a time.” first became Christianized. It was any American to do so.” Asked how is the world of politics also the motivation for the Ameri- At the State House in Boston, is today, Senator Panagiotakos said, can Revolution.” many believe that “the Greek- “It is difficult to be constantly under The last time he visited Greece American community is a tight the microscope. My wife and kids was in 1991. community and is very supportive thought they are involved some- “We are waiting for the kids to of other Greeks. It is a very success- what but they are not overly in- get little older so they appreciate it ful community.” volved, so we try to keep our family more,” he said. When asked why this year’s life as private as possible.” Asked how Greek American Greece’s Independence celebration Sen. Panagiotakos maintains his Community is doing, he said, “In will not be in the official chamber law practice in Lowell and decided terms of educational and economi- room as it has been thus far Senator to not open an office in Boston. cal attainment it ranks at the top. Panagiotakos said, “They came “It helps me to stay in touch with We have done well realizing the with the date too late and it was al- the people I represent on a differ- American dream, but along the way ready taken.” ent level,” he said. “The neighbor- what happens is you lose your Asked who dropped the ball, he hood I am practicing in is the same sense of roots as the generations said, “I do not know, whoever sets it neighborhood I grew up in. It is the come and go. It is important to be up. It wasn’t me.” same neighborhood I live in, three in touch with the roots and the Asked about his opionon on the blocks from my parent’s house, my identity because we have so many War in Iraq, he said, “My opinion is house and the office, so I provide a things to be proud of in a humble to support the troops, the men and service for people up there that way. women who are over there regard- doesn’t charge Boston prices.” Asked if he feels unique or dif- less what you feel. If the war was Every time Senator Panagio- ferent, he said, “I feel proud to be good or bad, a good idea or bad takos speaks about Greece or Hel- Greek. I feel proud to be a Greek idea, you have to support the Amer- lenism he gets into it passionately. American, but I feel proudest to be icans who are over there.” But the He is a proud Hellene. a Greek American from Lowell.” question remains, does he feel the “How can you not be proud?” he Asked if he thinks that someday war was just? said. “You look back and your roots the White House will have an occu- “I would rather not comment,” Massachusetts State Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos, center, calls himself “ a proud Greek American from go back to the most acclaimed civi- pant with a Greek name, Senator he sai d. Lowell” as he prepares to march in yet another Greek Independence Day Parade in Boston. Independence Day Celebration Draws Queens Leaders

Continued from page 1 namic support to commemorative Philhellene, and noted that Greece we Greek Americans support our events like this one. She hailed As- is the birthplace of Democracy. country. Anyone who forgets the nificance of Greek Independence semblyman Gianaris for his initia- As Ms. Marshall handed a Greek motherland commits matri- Day. He also spoke about Queens tive to first put together this cele- proclamation in honor of Greek In- cide, and anyone who turns his Borough President Marshall’s long- bration several years before. The dependence Day [March 25, 1821] back on the Greek language is standing feelings of philhellenism Borough President also remarked to the President of the Federation guilty of cultural homicide.” Rev. and love for the Greek American that Queens is one of New York of Hellenic Societies of Greater Koufalakis also thanked his mother Community. City’s most multicultural areas, and New York Nikos Diamatidis, she ex- for making the trip all the way from Ms. Marshall thanked the As- that Greek Americans have a strong plained that she proclaimed March Greece to attend the event, where semblyman for his kind words and and decisive presence in the bor- 25 as a holiday in Queens as well in he was one of the honorees. congratulated the Greek American ough. In one of the event’s more commemoration of the Greek peo- Ms. Necleous thanked President Community for remembering their lighthearted moments, Ms. Mar- ple’s struggle for independence 187 Marshall, Assemblyman Gianaris national holiday each and every shall even joked that her name’s years ago. Graciously accepting the and everyone in attendance for the year, as well as for lending their dy- Greek roots are proof that she is a proclamation, Mr. Diamantidis award she received and said that stressed that the Greek people were she was proud of her Greek her- able to preserve their culture, reli- itage. Ms. Rosa praised the Queens gion, and language throughout the Borough President for her leader- long period of Turkish occupation, ship of the borough, and remarked which spanned four centuries. that she is grateful for the opportu- Greece’s Consul in New York nity to be working alongside her. Sophia Veve was on hand to convey She also praised Assemblyman Gia- the greetings and congratulations naris for the interest he displays for of the Greek Consul General Aghi issues concerning Greek Americans Balta. She also hailed Assembly- and the citizens of his local district. Phoenix Reign, from left, Kostas Psarros, Wayne Noon, Theresa man Gianaris and Queens Borough Messrs. Vogiatzis and Vryonides al- Gaffney, Chris Pollatos and Billy Chrissochos, mix modern heavy met- President Marshall for their initia- so expressed their thanks for the al with Hellenic influences such as blending traditional Mediter- tive to establish the celebration of awards they received. ranean instruments and songs with topics like Constantinople. Greek Independence Day as a tradi- In her closing address, Ms. Mar- tion in Queens. Ms. Veve went on to shall spoke highly of Demetrios speak about the importance of the Demetriou, FHSGNY Secretary holiday, saying that it affords the General and an advisory committee opportunity for Greeks all over the member of the Queens Borough With Hit Album, Concerts world to honor their culture, along President’s General Assembly. Mr. with the ideals of liberty and Demetriou also highlighted the im- Astoria Rockers make it Reign democracy. portance of Greek Independence During the presentation of Day and spoke briefly about awards, Very Rev. Apostolos Ko- Greece, the nation’s democratic By Jennifer Saavedra strong symbol." ufalakis, Pastor of St. Demetrios ideals, and its rich cultural her- Times Ledger No overnight sensation, the Cathedral in Astoria conveyed the itage. band has paid its dues in the com- blessings of Archbishop Demetrios During the event’s entertain- After about a years of hard work petitive local music scene before fi- of America and spoke about the ment segment, The Hellenic Folk- and stashing money away, the Asto- nally recording their album, watch- many historic trials that the people lore Dance Society of New York per- ria metal band Phoenix Reign re- ing some of their favorite haunts of Greece suffered at the hands of formed traditional Greek folk leased its much-anticipated first al- shut their doors over the years, like Turkish invaders. “Ultimately, the dances, while sporting traditional bum last year, "Destination Un- CBGB in New York and Castle Greeks managed to defeat them be- costumes from various regions of known." Since then, the band has Heights in Jackson Heights, where cause of their love for freedom and Greece. been riding a wave of popularity. they played their first show togeth- democracy, and because of their The Greek and American nation- The title, says singer and co- er. "Any place that has shut down, faith in the Lord. During those diffi- al anthems were performed by Kel- songwriter Theresa Gaffney, 24, "is we've played there," Pollatos jokes. A photo from the Awards Ceremony that took place during the Greek cult years, the Greeks defended ly Manolopoulos and Christine basically supposed to reflect that Independence Day Celebration, which was held at the Hellenic Cul- their language, worked and pro- Seko. Following the event, the this is our first album and that from tural Center. and cosponsored by Assemblyman Michael Gianaris and gressed, and today, Greece shines event organizers invited the audi- here our path is kind of unknown, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall on Thursday, March 20, for all to see.” Rev. Koufalakis also ence to a reception, where Greek but at the same time we know that 2008 in Astoria. Ms. Marshall declared March 25 as a holiday in said that “even now, Greece is be- foods, pastries, refreshments and there is a destination and that we Queens in commemoration of the Greece independence in 1821. ing attacked from every side, but coffee were served. are trying to get there." Gaffney de- scribes Phoenix Reign's sound as "old-school." "I'd say it sounds like classic heavy metal," she says, "but com- Easter in Santorini and Crete pared to what is out right now, it might sound out of place. 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Can I afford this?' But, St. Stephen's Course, a three-year directed "cookie monster" music, Gaffney I mean honestly, I don't think any- and Chrissochos say. body has said, 'I can't do this. I don't reading program under the auspices "They're not [like] these bands want to do this.' of the Antiochian House of Studies, with these little screaming, "Pollatos interjects: "Because we screeching kids that don't know love the music. The bottom line is is open to both men and women. what they are doing. They have a we all love playing the music. good pace and are good technical- When you get up on stage or when For Information and a catalogue, contact: ly," says longtime fan Eric Adams, you are playing recordings, it fuels www.GreekKitchennyc.com 25. you up." The band first got together nine Phoenix Reign is also perform- St. Stephen’s Course of Studies years ago, when best friends Chris- ing at the Stathakion Center in As- 385 IVY LANE, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621 sochos and Chris Pollatos (bass), toria on Sunday, March 30, as the Email: [email protected] • Tel.: (201) 569-0095 now both 31, decided to take their Federation of Hellenic Societies of high-school musical ambitions seri- Greater New York, Inc. presents ously. "Prometheus," an opera by Greek- Please send me further information and application forms for: In 2002, Gaffney replaced the Canadian neo-classical composer band's male vocalist. This was also Panayoti Karousos, The Astoria St. Stephen’s Course of Studies in Orthodox Theology the year when the band decided to Symphony, under the direction of officially take on the name Phoenix Grant Gilman, will be performing Name: ...... Please print Reign. the opera and also accompanying a Address: ...... 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RESTAURANT REVIEW Hospitality and Enjoyment Served at Telly’s Taverna by Mother-Daughter Team

By Nick Mavrakis award really does exist!) in the Vil- Special to The National Herald lage Voice’s 2000 restaurant awards. Grilled or fried calamari, as well as Telly’s Taverna thick and succulent, char-grilled oc- 28-13 23rd Ave., Astoria topus round up the beginning of the Tel: 718-728-9056 menu. Main courses at Telly’s include Appetizers: $5 - $14 some very traditional and authen- Main Courses: $10 - $20 tic choices, as far as Greek tavernas are concerned. Fish and seafood For almost twenty years, Telly’s are the obvious highlights here. Taverna, residing just a short walk When I pointed to the display of away from the Ditmars subway fish, stating, “Fresh, of course”, stop, has been serving up tradition- Nana Loiselle replied, “I get in the al Greek taverna faire to the resi- truck, drive to the market, and pick dents of Astoria. Opened in 1991, out everything myself.” Telly’s – run by mother-daughter As is custom in Greek cuisine, combo of Nana and Dianna Loiselle the fresh fish on offer doesn’t need (I was informed that Telly, the chef any complicated sauces or gim- since inception, had since passed micks to accentuate the food; the away) – brings to mind the family- fish itself is the star of the dish. As centric tavernas of Greece, where such, fish served whole is lightly hospitality and enjoyment are just dressed with olive oil and lemon, as important as the quality of food. with a dash of oregano. Porgy, red Telly’s is a fairly large place, con- snapper, striped bass, black sea sisting of two sections separated by bass, flounder, and St. Peters are all a red, textured wall, and intercon- available, lightly charcoal-grilled. nected in the middle. The sur- I had a swordfish (“xifias” in rounding redbrick walls, upon Greek) steak that was also char- which hang various paintings, or- grilled and served with ladolemo naments, vases, and black modern- Since 1991, Telly’s Taverna has emulated the family-centric tavernas of Greece, where hospitality and enjoyment are just as important as the and oregano. The swordfish was a styled light fixtures, serve to give quality of food. The delicious food, open spaces, courteous wait-staff and large portions will make a visit to Telly’s a memorable experience. wonderfully dense-textured fish, the whole room an elegant, yet with thick flakes that don’t just homely atmosphere. Tables are set crumble apart to the cut, but still on gleaming hardwood floors with ible, allowing patrons to glance at wish to bask in the pleasant weath- one plate, separated by small slices all became obvious once I tasted it, tender enough to melt in the red and white tablecloths; a pane of the day’s fresh offerings. Towards er. of cucumber; this assortment in- though – tirokafteri, of course! Us- mouth. Also available in kebab glass placed atop each. Sets of din- the back, a large model, old-fash- Choose from a selection of cluded a lively and garlicky tzatzi- ing green peppers instead of the form, swordfish makes for an excel- ing ware, salt and pepper shakers, ioned naval ship is showcased, re- Greek wines, beers, or liquors be- ki, a thick textured taramosalata – usual red; this spicy feta dip is won- lent meal for those that are looking as well as stylish housings for olive flecting the sea-oriented heritage of fore ordering. There is, of course, with a noticeable tang of lemon, derfully piquant and flavorful – a for a “meatier” fish. oil and vinegar are all arranged Greece. In the leftmost section of the option of going for the taverna and a flavorful skordalia – usually homemade recipe, and a beautiful- Other seafood choices include neatly, ready for the next diner. the taverna, a bar is lined up, with tradition: carafes of house wine. served with fish dishes in Greek ly constructed variation on a popu- fried jumbo shrimp, whiting, spear- Huge ceiling-to-floor windows innumerable wine glasses hanging Once sat, baskets of lightly cuisine, but excellent with bread as lar Greek classic. ings, cod with skordalia, and an en- overlook the neighborhood’s side- from above; bottles of spirits clus- grilled bread and subtly floury, well. The fourth spread was unfa- The horiatiki salad (Greek village trée-sized calamari dish. walks. tered along the wall. In the sum- warmed pita breads will be brought miliar to me at first glance: bright salad), as well as boiled, fresh horta Should you be more inclined to- When you first enter, the display mertime, an outdoor garden at the to the table. I enjoyed the “pikilia” green, with specks of white. Some (dandelions), and a simpler cucum- wards meat-dishes, a selection of of fish, meats, and vegetables is vis- rear accommodates diners that of spreads to start with. Coming on sort of parsley spread, perhaps? It ber and tomato salad make for ex- “paidakia” (lamb chops), “brizola” cellent lighter starts to a meal. For (rib-eye steak), “bifteki” (spiced something a bit different, though, lamb burger), calf liver, and a try Nana’s Green salad. This takes chicken souvlaki are all up for the chopped lettuce and mixes it with taking, cooked to your liking. an abundant amount of minutely To end your meal, you could go Terry Karis is Keeping the Presses Running in Seattle crushed feta cheese, as well as hot, for the yogurt dessert, served with green peppers and black olives, all sweet preserves, or some galakto- Continued from page 1 is clear to our customers that we considering a second Speedmaster tion. When it comes to his outlook tossed with a dressing of olive oil boureko. The house specialty, how- only produce the best products,” CD 74 with perfecting device, since on competition, it is very sports- and vinegar. All salads come in small ever, are the loukoumades – Greek- can standards, so it was shortened. emphasizes Terry. this increases the machine’s pro- manlike: “May the best one win.” A or large portions, but keep in mind: styled donut balls drenched in hon- No problem for Terry, who can look Brochures, posters and calen- ductivity even more. Prinance is al- sense of self-confidence can be the portions are very generous. Even ey. These come complimentary – if back today on a life fulfilled. While dars account for the bulk of the so on the Academy Press list of in- found resonating in this statement, the small is large enough for two you still have room, that is! he still holds the reins at Academy business at Academy Press. For Ter- vestments. “We need more trans- which is thoroughly justified be- people to share adequately. “My one concern is to make sure Press, his two sons, Nick (45) and ry, “normal” jobs can range up to parency to see which jobs we earn a cause not only does Academy Press Other appetizers include the rich, everyone’s happy,” Nana Loiselle Tony (41), are eager to fill their fa- 100,000 sheets, even if the average lot of money on and where we pos- have high-performance technology, grilled loukaniko (sausage); the aro- told me. “As long as that’s the case, ther’s shoes. The printer and ma- order number is between 500 and sibly lose money,” says Nick. but also good employees and lead- matic, fried keftedakia (meatballs); I’m happy, too.” Indeed, I was a chine operator, Georgis, is also an 1,000 sheets. Located in the press- From immigrant son to million- ers. Terry therefore does not have the popular appetizers of fried (or happy customer. 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We rely on us- ing the newest technology so that it 6 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 29, 2008 Steve Alexander Sr., 80, Leader for New Greek Cathedral Christopher Patsalis, Cookware

By Kay Powell tions in raising money.” Smith of Stone Mountain. fish to provide Palm Sunday lunch Store Owner Loved Food Business The Atlanta Journal - Constitution Mr. Alexander arranged con- “He was wonderful at getting at the church to break the 40-day struction loans for the cathedral, people motivated to raise funds Lenten fast, said his son, Steve By Sandra Silfven “I lost my buddy,” said Toula Pat- ATLANTA, Ga. – Steve E. Alexan- advised the church on buying sur- and work for the good of a cause,” Alexander Jr. of Atlanta. The Detroit News salis. “He was an incredible human der Sr. fed the masses and housed rounding property for expansion, she said. Mr. Karatassos owns the Buck- being.” the aging – after he marshaled was a leader in the Orthodox It was Mr. Alexander who nego- head Life restaurant group, sup- DETROIT, Mich. – Christopher Pat- His passion for the food business forces within Atlanta's Greek com- church at the highest level and had tiated the bank loan to build the plies fresh fish through his Atlanta salis was the quiet, reserved half of began at an early age, when his munity. served on what is now for the Na- cathedral on Clairmont Road. He Fish Market and would tease Mr. the dynamic couple that took a Greek-immigrant parents operated He would take 30 friends fishing tional Conference for Community individually asked church members Alexander about the trip. cake decorating shop known as a family restaurant on Grand River in Florida to catch 500 pounds of and Justice. to pledge to the building fund, then “'Steve,' he would say, 'you're Kitchen Glamor in Redford Town- and Cass. fresh fish for the Palm Sunday He couldn't say no to any pro- took their pledge to the bank for paying probably $100 a pound for ship and turned it into a cult cook- “Family obligation and respect lunch at the Greek Orthodox Cathe- ject, including learning the banjo to the money. The bank sent the the fish you catch down there. I can ware store for people across Metro was an embedded part of him,” dral of the Annunciation. perform with a Yaraab Temple church member the monthly pay- get it for you a lot cheaper,'” his son Detroit who were serious about Toula Patsalis said. He saw a need for affordable re- Shriners' band. ment book. said. “If they didn't catch enough cooking and baking. Mr. Patsalis was a sergeant in tirement housing and became the “People will be missing Steve “The big givers didn't build that fish, my dad would call Pano for the Married to Toula for 53 years, he the Marines during the Korean War. driving force to build the 125- many years to come in our commu- church. The little givers did,” Mr. difference. The conversation al- tapped into the growing trend of He came home and learned the apartment Hellenic Tower. nity,” said Pano Karatassos of At- Zakas said. The cathedral was dedi- ways ended with, 'And, by the way, gourmet cooking when he bought baking business at the American In- Mr. Alexander was a founder of lanta. cated in 1970. don't tell anybody, either.'” the store in the mid-1970s, outfit- stitute of Baking and Technology in the popular Atlanta Greek Festival The funeral for Mr. Alexander, Hellenic Tower was a “tremen- “Steve was a very conscientious ting it with only the highest-quality Chicago, and helped Continental to promote Hellenic pride and raise 80, who died of cardiac arrest at his dous achievement” for Mr. Alexan- person,” Mr. Zakas said. “If he put equipment, and staging popular Baking Co. open a plant in Cleve- money, said his contemporary, Atlanta residence was on March 14, der, Mr. Zakas said. Through his his finger to it, he would finish it all cooking classes that introduced De- land. Homesick for Detroit, the restaurateur Louis Zakas of At- was on March 17 at the Greek Or- contacts at the National Confer- the way.” troiters to giants such as Julia Child family came back, and he worked lanta. Response to the first festival thodox Cathedral of the Annuncia- ence, Mr. Alexander was referred to Survivors include his wife, Lula and Jacques Pepin, as well as local for Kroger until purchasing Kitchen in 1974 caught its organizers off tion. A.S. Turner & Sons is in federal agencies that provided Pryles Alexander; another daugh- chefs like Milos Cihelka, Brian Pol- Glamor in 1975. guard. charge of arrangements. grants for construction and rent ter, Marianne Beverly of Smyrna; cyn and Marcus Haight. Besides his wife, Mr. Patsalis is “We had a colossal opening,” Mr. Alexander's insurance com- subsidies for residents. and six grandchildren. “When James Beard came to vis- survived by a son, Harry Patsalis; a Mr. Zakas said. “I had to get on the pany became the headquarters for For 20 years, Mr. Alexander in- it, he said he had never seen such a daughter Julie Ann Makris, and phone and call my suppliers for his many church projects, which vited 30 clients and church mem- The Atlanta Journal Constitution selection of quiche and baking three grandchildren. more food. If we ran out of food, became like a second business bers to join him fishing in Florida. published the above on March pans,” said Mrs. Patsalis, who was The funeral was held on March you know it exceeded our expecta- within itself, said his daughter Terri The idea was to catch enough fresh 17. by her husband's side when they 19, at Saints Constantine & Helen opened three more stores before Greek Orthodox Church in Ann Ar- selling the name to ABC Warehouse bor. The family requests donations in 2000, where Mr. Patsalis' son, in his memory to the University of Harry, still oversees the Kitchen Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Glamor line at the Hawthorne- Center Office of Development, 301 Chryse Papageorge, 93, Designed Fine, Decorative Hats stores. E. Liberty St., Ste. 400, Ann Arbor, Mr. Patsalis of Plymouth died MI 48104. By Holly Crenshaw heads of Atlanta's best-dressed flying to Europe to round up reams she could find humor, she would," Monday, March 17, 2008 following The Atlanta Journal - Constitution women, until the headgear slipped of frilly fabrics. Ms. Johnson said. "She'd make a long battle with cancer. He was The Detroit News published the out of vogue. "She was always stylish," said these funny little quips, and some- 77. above on March 18. ATLANTA – First lady Mamie Eisen- Savvy businesswoman that she her friend Kathyrn Johnson of At- times they were rather saucy. But hower may not have been the most was, she segued into planning wed- lanta. "And if you needed any ad- she was loads of fun." glamorous model in the world. But dings and designing bridal veils --- vice on what to wear, she always At 76, she married Demetrius when Chryse Papageorge was a field that let her marry her design had the perfect answer for you. She Papageorge of Atlanta, a family CLASSIFIEDS asked to design a custom-made hat work with the skills of an amateur was a delight, really." friend she'd known since she was 6. for the 34th president's wife, Mrs. psychologist. "My mother was a paradox," her "He'd always adored her," her Papageorge seized on the prestige "She said she could usually tell son said. "She was very authentic, son said. "They hoped when they HELP WANTED FUNERAL HOMES assignment and gave it her all. at the wedding which marriages and at the same time, she had very married to have five good years to- The Atlanta milliner whipped up were going to last and which strong standards for dress and how gether, and they had 17." VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHER/ CONSTANTINIDES a one-of-a-kind creation decorated weren't," her son said. people should look. She was always That leap of faith summed up CINEMATOGRAPHER FUNERAL PARLOR Co. with a dove of peace, and Mrs. Chrysanthy Tuntas Papageorge, after me. As her son, I was probably her eternal optimism. INTERN WANTED 405 91st Street Eisenhower adored it. 93, of Atlanta died of a heart attack her biggest case. "If I think of her in terms of col- Have an eye for video? The Nation- Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 For Mrs. Papageorge, having her on March 18 at St. Joseph's Hospi- "She had such a great eye for or," her son said, "it would be pink al Herald is looking for college-lev- (718) 745-1010 creation displayed on such a promi- tal. The funeral was held on March fashion and design and a genuine with a border of blue – love, but el VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHERS for Services in all localities - nent perch was a highlight of her 21 at the Greek Orthodox Cathe- nobility about her," he said. "She'd with a clear-headed mind attached internship opportunities. Earn Low cost shipping to Greece career, said her son, Dr. Nick Deme- dral of the Annunciation. sometimes laugh because she'd see to it." credit towards your degree and try of Atlanta. Born to Greek immigrant par- these people full of pomp and cir- Survivors other than her son gain valuable experience in the ANTONOPOULOS But "it was a zany-looking hat," ents, she attended Agnes Scott Col- cumstance putting on an image of and husband include two step- world of journalism. Send current FUNERAL HOME, INC. her son said. "My mother said, 'I'm lege for two years, then headed to being somebody. But she'd say what daughters, Maria Artemis and resume, cover letter, and optional- Konstantinos Antonopoulos - not so fond of it, but that's what Paris to study millinery. really matters comes from the in- Lainey Papageorge, both of At- ly, a link to a web-based example of Funeral Director they wanted.' " Soon her hats were spotted in side. If you were pretending to be lanta; a grandchild; four step- your work (e.g. YouTube) to: pho- 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., That level-headedness was typi- Atlanta's finest department stores, something, she hated that. She hat- grandchildren; and two great-step- [email protected] Astoria, New York 11105 cal of Mrs. Papageorge, who com- including Davison's, Muse's and Re- ed hypocrisy." grandchildren. (718) 728-8500 bined the soul of an artist with the genstein's. Gracious and youthful, Mrs. Pa- LEADING GREEK AMERICAN Not affiliated with any mind of pragmatist. By the 1950s, the divorced pageorge's high spirits made The Atlanta Journal Constitution NEWSPAPER SEEKS other funeral home. From the 1940s to the 1960s, mother of a young son was expand- friends flock to her. published the above on March Full-time AD sales representatives Mrs. Papageorge's hats adorned the ing her empire into New York and "If there was a situation where 17. for both GREEK and ENGLISH lan- APOSTOLOPOULOS guage publications. Applicants Apostle Family - should have some sales and/or mar- Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - keting experience. Fluency with Funeral Directors of computer use and knowledge of In- RIVERDALE DEATHS ternet a plus. Bi-lingual command FUNERAL HOME Inc. of both languages preferred. This 5044 Broadway ■ CORRIDORI, VIRGINIA Christian Dimitrious; and Em- Kalliope (Karamalangos) Kantaris grew up in Bethesda and Chevy positions offers base salary, plus New York, NY 10034 WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worces- manuel, husband of Annie Dimitri- in Mason City. Gus was one of 15 Chase. At Bethesda-Chevy Chase commissions. E-mail resume and (212) 942-4000 ter Telegram & Gazette reported ous also survive him. Born on May children. His birthplace was on High School, he was active in a cover letter to [email protected] Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE that Virginia (Margoupis) Corri- 25, 1933 in Kos, Greece, he was the Powder Street in Mason City up- number of theater productions and FAX: (718) 472-0510 Attn. Publish- dori, 85, of Worcester passed away son of the late Haralampis and Eka- stairs from the family laundry busi- was a senior editor of "Chips," the er or call (718) 784-5255 ask for LITRAS FUNERAL HOME peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, terina Dimitriou. He was a gradu- ness. Gus attended Mason City school's literary magazine. He re- Veta. ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, 2008 in UMass-Memorial Hospital ate of Reading High School, Schools and later joined his father ceived the Brown University Book INC FUNERAL HOME surrounded by her loving family. Franklin and Marshall College and to work at the Mason City Laundry Award as a junior and a scholarship JOURNALISTS WANTED 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Her husband of 29 years, Ralph C. The Dickinson School of Law. Man- and Cleaners. Gus was a veteran from the Order of AHEPA, the Nation’s leading Greek American Jamaica, NY 11432 Corridori died in 1983. She is sur- ny served in the United States Army who served in the U.S. Army. Gus American Hellenic Educational newspaper, The National Herald, (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 vived by her son Steven R. from 1955 to 1957. Attorney Dim- married Mary Jordan in 1951 in Progressive Association, when he needs reporters and assistant editor (Yvonne) Corridori; her daughters itriou was admitted to the Pennsyl- Clear Lake. To this union, four chil- graduated in 1983. He received a for English weekly paper. Sandra (Anthony) DiReda and Su- vania and Berks County Bar on De- dren were born. Gus was a success- bachelor's degree in history from Exceptional writing/reporting TO PLACE YOUR san (Dan) Rivelli; her grandchil- cember 9, 1960. He was the first ful Mason City businessman, well Georgetown University in 1986 skills and bilingual fluency a must. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: dren Stefanie, Michael, Nicholas, Public Defender in Berks County known for his straightforward de- and worked for two years as a leg- Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips and (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, Adam, Ashley, Rebecca, Cristi and and the Commonwealth of PA. He meanor. He started his career islative assistant to U.S. Rep. James cover letter to 718-472-0510 or E-MAIL: Jennifer; her great-grandchildren served as Berks County's Public De- working with his father at the Ma- Florio (D-N.J.). Mr. Lambrakopou- [email protected]. classifieds@ thenationalherald.com Aiden Navickas and Daimon Sulli- fender from March 1, 1964 to May son City Laundry and Cleaners los received a law degree with hon- 111609/01 van; and several nephews and 1, 1968. Mr. Dimitriou was recog- which was a family business that ors from Georgetown University in nieces. She was predeceased by her nized as a preeminent criminal trial was owned for seventy-four years. 1991. He began his law career by brothers Charles, Timothy and attorney in the state of PA, practic- Gus took the laundry from a small following in the footsteps of his fa- REAL ESTATE Adam Margoupis; and her sisters ing across the state. He was named family run business and built it into ther, who worked for more than 30 Stella Mally and Nikki Mc- in Best Lawyers in America every a successful business until selling years for AMVETS, a veterans ser- Cutcheon. She was born in Worces- year since its publication in 1983. the laundry in 1983. His motto in vice organization. Mr. Lam- ter the daughter of George and He was admitted to practice before the early days was "Don't cuss, call brakopoulos worked for the U.S. Olympia (Poulis) Margoupis. Mrs. the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Gus. Wash your troubles in our Court of Veterans Appeals, initially Corridori was a graduate of Com- U.S. District Court for the Eastern bubbles." Gus's greatest passion in as a judicial intern to Judge merce High School and at one time District and the Middle District of life was food and cooking, his life- Jonathan Steinberg and then as a worked for Table Talk Pie. She was Pennsylvania, U.S. Third Circuit long dream was to open a restau- law clerk to Judge Donald L. Ivers. a member of St. Spyridon Greek Court of Appeals and the U.S. rant. In 1973, Gus opened the In 1996, Mr. Lambrakopoulos Orthodox Cathedral and had been Supreme Court. He was a former Athenian Supper Club and Lounge joined the Board of Veterans' Ap- a den mother with its Cub Scouts. Vice-Chairman of the Pennsylvania which he owned until 1987. He al- peals as associate counsel responsi- Mrs. Corridori played an integral Supreme Court Criminal Rules so owned Gus's Rib House. He was ble for reviewing and assisting in part in the relocation of St. Spyri- Committee. He was one of the ac- well known for his special Greek the disposition of appeals by veter- don Greek Orthodox Church from knowledged "legends" of the Berks seasoning and Greek cooking. Dur- ans and their dependents. In 1997, Orange Street to its present loca- County Bar. He was an active mem- ing the years Gus owned his busi- he was appointed staff attorney tion; and had also served as presi- ber of SS Constantine and Helen nesses, he could always be found with the Senior Staff Attorney's Of- dent of the PTO at her children’s Greek Orthodox Church, Reading. hosting a morning coffee club. Gus fice at the U.S. Court of Appeals for school. Yiayia was a devoted wife He was a lecturer at Penn State was also well known for his rough the Federal Court. Two years later, and loving mother, grandmother University, Alvernia College and Al- exterior and his heart of gold. Per- he returned to the Board of Veter- ans' Appeals, where he served as subscribe and great-grandmother, and en- bright College. The funeral was haps Gus's greatest pleasure in life PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD joyed sewing. The funeral was held held on March 26 at SS Constan- was the time he spent with his counsel until his death. Mr. Lam- via the post-office: on March 21 at St. Spyridon Greek tine and Helen Greek Orthodox grandchildren, children and brakopoulos received awards for ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester. Church in Reading. Memorial do- friends. Gus was also proud of his his writing and achievements dur- ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 Memorial donations to Why Me, nations to the Berks County Bar As- Greek heritage. It was said that Gus ing his years at the Board of Veter- Inc., (1152 Pleasant Street, sociation, for a scholarship in hon- was the type that should never re- ans' Appeals and hoped one day to VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 Worcester, MA 01602). or of Emmanuel H. Dimitriou (544 tire, as he often said he missed his become an administrative law ❏ ❏ Court Street, Reading, PA 19601) businesses. During retirement, Gus judge. His Hodgkin's disease was 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 ■ DIMITRIOU, EMMANUEL or to SS Constantine and Helen kept busy cooking, traveling and diagnosed when Mr. Lambrakopou- VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, READING, Penn. – The Patriot Greek Orthodox Church at the spending time with his wife, los was a 20-year-old college ju- WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA & MARYLAND) News reported that Emmanuel H. above address. Sharon, and his dog, Costie. The fu- nior, but he underwent radiation ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 "Manny" Dimitriou, 74, died on neral was held on March 25 at Holy and 16 months of chemotherapy, ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Lan- ■ KANTARIS, GUS Transfiguration Greek Orthodox graduated a semester early and re- ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com caster General Hospital. He was the MASON CITY, Iowa – The Globe Church in Mason City. Memorial solved to live a full life. He loved ❏ husband of Ann Dimitriou. He is Gazette reported that Gus James donations to Holy Transfiguration traveling across the United States NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $45.95 ❏3 Months for $18.95 survived by seven children, Mary Kantaris, 83, died on Friday, March Greek Orthodox Church (1311 Sec- and in Greece. Fluent in English, ❏ ❏ Unger, West Lawn; Harry Dimitri- 21, 2008 at the Muse Norris Hos- ond St., S.W., Mason City, IA French and Greek, he knew the best SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $34.95 3 Months for $14.95 ou, Harrisburg; John, husband of pice Inpatient Unit in Mason City 50401). places to eat in cities around the Brenda Churico, Orwigsburg; with his family by his side. He is world. He was an active member of NAME: ...... Catherine, wife of Thomas Kam- survived by his wife Sharon Kan- ■ LAMBRAKOPOULOS, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathe- ADDRESS: ...... bouroglos, Lancaster; Eleni, wife of taris; his daughters Kym (Randy) PANAYOTIS dral in the District. CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... Kurt Geishauser, Exeter Twp.; Sutton of Taylorville, Ill., Jami CHEVY CHASE, Md. – The Wash- TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Eirinn Dimitriou, Culver City, CA Anne Kantaris and Dena Hahn of ington Post reported that Panayotis PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: and Ann, wife of David Pipkin, Ex- Mason City; his grandchildren Stavros Elias Lambrakopoulos, 42, NAME: ...... eter Twp. Other survivors include Mary (Brian) DeZiel of Houston, an attorney with the Board of Vet- This is a service 20 grandchildren, Matthew, Kath- Texas, Caroline (Matthew) Bennett erans' Appeals, passed away on ADDRESS: ...... leen, Madeline and Kelly Churico; of Mason City, Katherine Sutton of Thursday, February 21, 2008 at his to the community. CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... Bridget Pfile, Mary and Eleni Kear- Taylorville, Ill., Natalie Morel and home in Chevy Chase of congestive Announcements of deaths TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... ney; Isabella, Therese and Katie Kristofer Hahn of Mason City; his heart failure resulting from treat- may be telephoned to the Please specify method of payment Unger; Nicholas, Emmanuel, Anna, great-grandchildren, Alexander ment of Hodgkin's disease. He is Classified Department of I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: Caitlyn and Gabrielle Kambourog- DeZiel of Houston, Texas, and survived by his mother Elaine Lam- The National Herald at The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 los and Therese, Eleni, Olivia, Em- Austin, Ashton and Ryan Bennett of brakopoulos; and his sisters Evan- or please debit my ❏ Mastercard ❏ Visa ❏ American Express manuel and Maeve Geishauser. Mason City. Gus is also "Uncle Gus" thia Lambrakopoulos and (718) 784-5255, Monday through Friday, CARD NUMBER: ...... There are three great grandchil- to many nieces and nephews. He Stavroula Lambrakopoulos. Mr. EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... dren, Xavius Eschleman; and An- was predeceased by his son, Antho- Lambrakopoulos was born in the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST thony and Nolan Eddinger. His only ny Kantaris; and his wife Mary Kan- District to parents who had immi- or e-mailed to: brother, Steve, husband of Melody taris. Gus James Kantaris was born grated to the United States from [email protected] Dimitrious; and their children, on May 28, 1924, to Dimitri and the village of Vasta, Greece. He THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 29, 2008 GREECE CYPRUS 7 Bakoyannis: FYROM Name Proposal is “Far from the Goals Sought by Greece”

ATHENS (ANA) – Prime minister Ms. Bakoyannis’ statements a deadline on the two parties to re- Costas Karamanlis was briefed by came after Foreign Ministry spond. Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis spokesman George Koumoutsakos Meanwhile, US White House on Wednesday, March 26, on UN said that the proposal “is being as- spokeswoman Dana Perino reply- special mediator Matthew Nimetz's sessed.” ing to questions on Tuesday, during new proposal on the FYROM name According to a Foreign Ministry a press briefing, on whether US issue unveiled to the Greek and FY- announcement on the new round president George Bush had in mind ROM negotiators during talks in of UN-brokered talks aimed at find- “any other way” for Athens and New York the previous day. ing a mutually acceptable solution Skopje to reach an agreement prior Bakoyannis, who also briefed to the FYROM name issue, to the NATO summit (at the begin- the Inner Cabinet on the proposal, Koumoutsakos made the following ning of April in Bucharest), said: said afterwards that the new pro- statement: “We continue to encourage Greece posal “is far from the goals sought “Mr. Nimetz, in the framework and 'Macedonia' to reach an agree- by Greece.” of the ongoing efforts in the frame- ment before we get to Bucharest so She added that the negotiation work of the United Nations, has that we can deal with this issue pri- would continue. She also briefed submitted another proposal. The or to getting there. But if it's going President of the Republic Karolos proposal is being assessed. The ini- to take all the way -- take all the Papoulias and the leaders of the po- tial conclusion is that we are far time up to the NATO conference, litical parties on the new develop- from a mutually acceptable solu- then that decision will be made ment. tion. The effort is continuing.” there. But certainly the President Asked by reporters whether the There has been no official de- believes that they should be able to prospect of Greece vetoing FYROM scription of the possible compro- work this out.” membership in NATO continued to mise. Reports suggested FYROM Asked whether NATO would be stand, Bakoyannis replied: would call itself “the Republic of asked to “grant a kind of extension “Greece's position is clear, and I Macedonia-Skopje.” of three or six months” for FY- don't need to repeat it. However, I Opening talks on Tuesday the ROM's accession in the event of will say it again: If there is no mutu- UN mediator Matthew Nimetz said: failure of the New York talks, Peri- ally acceptable solution on the “A solution that works has to be a no replied: “We should take first name, Greece cannot consent to al- compromise, so it's not 100 percent things first, before we get ahead of lied relations with Skopje.” what either Athens or Skopje ourselves. Let's let them continue to TNH/COSTAS BEJ Asked whether the March 25 would like but I think what I sug- work together. I think that the time U.N. envoy Matthew Nimetz (center) with Greek representative Adamantios Vasilakis (left) and FYROM proposal had been Nimetz's final gested to the parties is fair, I think factor is a forcing event, and that representative Nikola Dimitrov held a new round of talks on the name issue of the Former Yugoslav Repub- proposal, Bakoyannis replied that it's honorable, it has a geographic they should be coming together to lic on Tuesday, March 25. Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said the new proposal was "far from the “there are no final proposals in ne- dimension.” work this out before we get to NA- goals sought by Greece." gotiations.” Nimetz said he had not imposed TO.” Olympic Flame Begins Journey for Beijing Summer Games Amid Protests

Continued from page 1 the Olympic Games in 1896. At 3 pm on that day it will be handed over to the organisers of the Chi- nese Olympic Games in Beijing by Greek silver medallist in the women's triple jump, Pigi Devetzi. The torch will travel 1,528 kilo- metres in Greece, relayed by 605 Torch-bearers. It will travel through 43 municipalities and four commu- nities in 16 prefectures throughout the country on the first leg of its jour- ney to Athens, while 29 flame-light- ing ceremonies will be held along the way in as many cities. PRIME MINISTER'S ADDRESS "With sentiments of joy and pride, we deliver the Olympic torch today to the organisers of the Beijing Olympic Games, and of course to the friendly Chinese people, and wish them every success," prime minister Karamanlis said in a brief address at AP PHOTOS/PETROS GIANNAKOURIS the ceremony. LEFT: Greek actresses taking the roles of priestesses, are seen in Ancient Olympia near the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia where the Olympics were born in 776 B.C., during a "Today, from Olympia, together rehearsal for the Beijing Olympic flame lighting on Sunday, March 23, 2008. RIGHT: Policemen detain a protester holding a banner at the beginning of the flame-lighting ceremo- with the Olympic Flame, we are also ny for the Beijing 2008 games in ancient Olympia, Greece, on Monday March 24, 2008. Protests by press freedom and pro-Tibet groups briefly disrupted the flame lighting cere- handing down the principles of noble mony Monday. BELOW RIGHT: Greek actress Maria Nafpliotou in the white gown and sandals of a high priestess used the sun's rays to kindle the torch for the 2008 Olympics, competition and fair play, the Greek among the ruins of the ancient games' birthplace in ancient Olympia. and human-wide messages of 'ekecheiria', peaceful coexistence, ued his address during the interna- protests of its rule turned violent nizers diverted the route at one stage out. understanding and cooperation, tionally broadcast event. March 14 in the Tibetan capital of to avoid the demonstrators. "The original torch relay route has which today are more timely than Forecasts of clouds and rain had Lhasa, sparking waves of unrest in "It makes me laugh compared to been confirmed by BOCOG and Chi- ever," the prime minister said. been considered the main threat to surrounding provinces. China re- the current problem," Barra said. nese authorities," Rogge said. "So far, "All the Greeks hope that the the pomp-filled torch-lighting. But in ported a death toll of 22 from the vi- Another potential flashpoint is as I speak now, the IOC is in agree- Olympic Flame's journey throughout the end, while the sun sparked the olence, but Tibet's exiled govern- the route through Tibet. The flame is ment with that. No one can foresee the world will strengthen the move- flame to life, it was the protesters ment says 80 Tibetans were killed. due to be carried to the summit of the future." ment of the people who embrace who turned the joyful bow to the Nineteen died in subsequent vio- Mount Everest in May and pass One of the three protesting mem- these principles and are fighting for Olympics' roots into a political em- lence in Gansu province, it said. through Lhasa in June. bers of the Paris-based group Re- these ideals," Karamanlis concluded. barrassment for China over its crack- A rising chorus of international "It's crucial for everyone who porters Without Borders ran behind OTHER SPEAKERS down in Tibet and other rights issues. criticism and floated calls for a boy- works in Tibetan movement to em- BOCOG President Liu Qi as he was IOC President Jacques Rogge Three men advocating press free- cott have unnerved the Chinese lead- phasize to the public and get the giving a speech. The protester un- wished the Torch relay great success dom evaded massive security and ership, which has turned up efforts to message to the Chinese government furled a black banner showing the and thanked BOCOG for its efforts in ran onto the field at the ceremony in put its own version of the unrest be- that the Olympic torch should not be Olympic rings as handcuffs. preparing for the Beijing Olympics. Ancient Olympia before they were fore the international public. allowed to go up Mount Everest and "If the Olympic flame is sacred, Hellenic Olympic Committee seized by police. Minutes later, a Ti- China has blamed the riots on fol- through Tibet," said Anne Holmes, human rights are even more so," the (HOC) President Minos Kyriakou ex- betan woman covered in fake blood lowers of the Dalai Lama, Tibet's ex- acting director of the London-based French group said. pressed hope that the Flame of the briefly blocked the path of the torch iled spiritual leader. U.S. Secretary of Free Tibet campaign. "The very idea 2008 Olympic Games will spread the relay. State Condoleezza Rice again urged that they will be able to parade the Additional reporting by the Associ- The incidents came after Interna- China to start talks with him in order torch through Tibet after the crack- ated Press. tional Olympic Committee president to begin a dialogue that "is going to down is obscene given what's going Jacques Rogge told The Associated be the only policy that is sustainable on in Tibet." RIGHT: Greek actress Maria Naf- Press in an interview that he was en- in Tibet." Tibetan groups have also urged pliotou, playing the role of a high gaged in "silent diplomacy" with the Luciano Barra, deputy CEO of the the IOC to keep the relay out of the priestess, holds up the Olympic Chinese but wouldn't intervene in 2006 Winter Games in Turin, re- Himalayan region. Rogge, speaking flame lit with a concave mirror politics to try to change their policies. called how the torch relay in Italy before the incidents, said there were near the Temple of Hera in An- "We are discussing on a daily basis was dogged by protesters opposed to no plans by Beijing organizers, to cient Olympia on Monday, March with Chinese authorities, including construction of a rail tunnel. Orga- change the route, but he didn't rule it 24, 2008. discussing these issues, while strictly respecting the sovereignty of China in its affairs," Rogge said. Protests are bound to follow the SPORTS torch throughout its journey. China pledged strict security measures to ensure its segment of the relay won't be marred by protests. Tibetan activists have already Olympiacos Extend Lead to Four Points in Super League said they plan to demonstrate else- where on the route. Olympiacos extended their lead "Later we will do protests in Lon- at the top of Super League to four don and Paris," said Tenzin Dorjee, a points with a 3-1 victory at Levadi- member of Students for a Free Tibet akos on Sunday, March 23. who protested in Ancient Olympia. The Piraeus side returned from The first torchbearer in the relay a goal down to eventually beat the First Olympic relay torchbearer was Greece's Alexandros Nikolaidis. hosts 3-1 and move four points Alexandros Nikolaidis, Greece's After the torch left the stadium, a Ti- clear of second-placed Panathi- Olympic silver medalist in taek- betan woman covered in red paint or naikos, who on Saturday were held wando, carries the Olympic dye lay in the road approaching the to a 1-1 draw at home by Iraklis flame as spectators line the route village of Olympia while other pro- Thessalonica. after the flame-lighting ceremo- testers chanted "Free Tibet" and Patrick Dibala opened the scor- ny for the Beijing 2008 games. "Shame on China." ing for Levadiakos seven into the Japanese runner Haturi Yuuki game but Olympiacos’ response Olympic spirit and shine its light on came within a few meters (feet) of came just ten minutes later with a the Beijing Games. He also wished the protester, then stopped and ran well-balanced free-kick by Argen- the 29th Olympiad success. in place while plainclothes police re- tinean Lucianno Galletti. BOCOG President Liu Qi said the moved her. They also dragged off a Another Argentinean, Fernando Torch will convey peace, friendship man accompanying her who was Belluci, put the visitors in charge and hopes and dreams to the people waving a Tibetan flag. two minutes after the half-hour be- of China and all over the world. Its Police said the woman and the fore Darko Kovacevic added his flame will light up the sky during the three members of Reporters Without name on the scoresheet with a Beijing Olympic Games, he said, and Borders were being detained. One of close-range header on 35 minutes. expressed hope that the Olympic the men arrested was Robert With four match-days left, Flame will light the way to peace, Menard, the group's general secre- Olympiacos have moved a step friendship and progress. tary. closer to an 11th title in 12 years as PROTESTS The three Frenchmen said that they lead the table with 61 points. In a related development that they were told they could face misde- Panathinaikos follow second on 57 served as the only blemish during the meanor charges of offending nation- points, with AEK sitting third a ceremony, a couple unsuccessfully al symbols. They were to appear be- point adrift from the Greens after attempted to interrupt the ceremony fore a prosecutor later Monday in the beating Apollon Kalamarias 1-0 at the Olympia archaeological site nearby town of Pyrgos. away from home thanks to a sec- EUROKINISSI during the address by the president "We're asking the heads of gov- ond-half goal by Edinho. Darko Kovacevic scored a goal as Olympiacos defeated Levadeiakos 3-1 on Sunday, March 23, to extend of the Beijing Olympic Games orga- ernment to boycott the opening cere- On March 30, AEK play hosts to their lead in Greece's Super League to four points over archrivals Panathinaikos. nizing committee (BOCOG), Liu Qi, mony," one of the three protesters, Olympiacos in the last Athenian possibly pro-Tibetan activists. An Vincent Brossel, told AP Television derby of the season. Yao Kumordzi put Panionios ahead The scoreline became even Mauro Milano. unidentified man, who unfurled a News. "We're not calling for a boycott Meanwhile, Panionios thrashed after eight minutes of game and more cruel for the visitors as Striker Finally, OFI picked up three vital banner, was quickly whisked away of the games." Asteras Tripolis 4-1 and moved fifth Rafik Djebbour converted a spot Labros Choutos added two more in points with a 2-0 home win over by police officers, while the BOCOG China's communist leadership has level on points the Peloponnesian kick three minutes later to double the second-half before Asteras Xanthi, while Aris and Larissa chief remained unfazed and contin- faced a public relations disaster since side. Ghanaian forward Bennard their advantage. earning some consolation through fought out a 1-1 draw. 8 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 29, 2008

The National Herald LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A weekly publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ), reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest TNH Publisher: U.S. Must Stop much pain as physical violence. lic of Macedoni” by Tito mainly be- statements related to Greek policy to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Alienating Greece Over FYROM The K.K.K. and the swastika, to cause he wanted to take over Greek and FYROM, he should thoroughly name but a few, invoke fear and re- Macedonia and its vital seaport in examine the issues, and his judg- Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris The following is a letter sent to vulsion among millions. Thessaloniki. To date, Tito's succes- ments should be based on historical Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos The New York Times by the Publisher Enlarging NATO at the cost of sors have not changed his irreden- facts and knowledge. 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Macedonians were Veneti. We are ald.com. We reserve the right to Hellenic heritage and identity. But The name dispute between also informed in the same article they have also undermined the se- Greece and FYROM pertains to a that the Veneti, whose origins were edit letters for publication and re- curity of Southeast Europe by chal- territorial agenda. The Former Yu- actually in Asia Minor, were the an- gret that we are unable to ac- What it could have been lenging the territorial boundaries goslav Republic of Macedonia was cestors of the Slavs. It’s preposter- knowledge or return those left of the region. originally named Vardarska Bonov- ous. unpublished. It was a moving affair. The President of the United States hosted an event Words and symbols can inflict as ina, and then renamed the “Repub- Before anyone makes critical at the White House celebrating the 187th year since the Greek declaration of independence from the Turks. The then nascent American democracy was deeply moved by the courage and heroism demonstrated by the Greeks, but officially stayed neutral, not PRESS CLIPPINGS wanting to antagonize the Ottoman Empire. It did not want to jeopardize lu- crative trade relations. Nor did it believe – then – in getting involved with overseas conflicts. But the American people themselves were not restrained in their re- sponse. And respond they did: A “Grecian fever,” as it came to be known, Fear and Unknown Strength Played into Greek Foreign Policy swept the country. There were many fundraising activities. Brilliant speeches were deliv- By Nikos Konstandaras myths of the past and fears of the bring us closer to our targets, we rather than take responsibility for ered in Congress by the likes of giants like Daniel Webster, and many volun- Kathimerini future, thereby losing the chance to keep fighting an uphill battle on agreeing to a solution that may not teers rushed to fight on the side of the struggling Greeks. clearly understand the present. every front. In this light, it is very in- be 100 percent satisfactory but is And so when Dionysios Solomos wrote his poem, which later became the Looking at how Greece has been This brings us to another deadly teresting to look at the current trian- the best that we could get. national anthem of Greece, he devoted a verse to America: The land of caught up in interminable and sin of our foreign policy (which ap- gular relationship of Greeks, Albani- As long as problems go unsolved Washington was moved, he said, by the heroic struggle of the Greeks. fruitless negotiations on a name for plies in domestic issues as well): ans and Slav-Macedonians: Greek we feel that no one understands us America and Greece have been friends and allies ever since. They have the Former Yugoslav Republic of the amateurish way in which our public opinion has been pro- and no one supports us. So we often fought in every war side by side. Greece would join the United States from Macedonia (FYROM), one can only officials improvise in times of crisis. grammed to fear “Albanian irreden- succumb to complaining instead of the start of the fight, not in the middle or even toward the end, as other op- wonder how our country got The Ocalan affair, in which senior tism” and then, suddenly, the Alba- going after what we want with con- portunistic states in the region did. Thus, the two countries are forever trapped into a situation which has Greek politicians and secret agents nians of FYROM appear as another fidence in our position and faith in bound by the sharing of spilled blood. cost it great diplomatic and politi- tried to smuggle the Kurdish rebel point of pressure on the government our own abilities. Very often, in our And, of course, there was the wave of mass Greek migration to America cal capital without any gains so far. leader to a secret exile as US and in Skopje with their demand for a fear that others will take advantage starting toward the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th Cen- We don’t know where the situation Turkish agents closed in, is a case compromise with Athens over the of us, we tend to forget the strength tury, and continuing with several interruptions up until recently. will lead, but it is interesting to study of what happens when every- name issue so that the country can we have as a country and as a na- So it is befitting that U.S. Presidents, for the past few decades now, have look at the issue as a compilation of one tries to do everything, without join NATO without problem. This, tion. When we open up, when we hosted the Greek community at the great American mansion to commemo- the problems which – 178 years af- relying on the proper agencies and on the surface, strengthens Greece’s share the good things that we enjoy, rate the occasion of Greek independence each year on March 25th. ter its establishment – plague the institutions. It was a disaster. hand. But would Athens really want when we help others, we gain a lot It is a celebration of the momentous Greek Revolution, but it is also a modern Greek state. In complicated diplomatic is- to ally itself with the Albanians more. This was evident after the ter- recognition of the contributions made, respect earned, and great achieve- Foreign policy is affected exces- sues, such as the consequences of a against the Slav-Macedonians to the rible earthquake in Turkey in 1999 ments of the Greek American community – a reflection of its political signif- sively by domestic squabbles, per- country outside Greece using the extent that this shakes the stability and in the horrific explosions which icance in this country. sonal ambitions and petty political name “Macedonia,” Athens did not of our neighboring country, with all rocked Albania just over a week ago. And so, on the occasion of Greek Independence Day this past Tuesday, games. This often leads opposition do enough to make other countries that this would entail? The Greeks were the first to arrive in well over 100 Greek Americans from across the country gathered for this parties to place unrealistic de- understand its position. This happens when we do not Albania with medical assistance, great event in the historic, awe-inspiring surroundings of the White House mands on foreign policy, because it In the throes of self-righteous have clear objectives, when we do winning the gratitude of our neigh- to be hosted by the President himself. is the easiest way for them to look anger and self-congratulation for its not estimate carefully the interests bors and at the same time giving us a The President escorted His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America patriotic while the government can unyielding position, Greece ap- and dynamics of others – nor what small taste of optimism and pride into the great room, where those who were invited were awaiting. be painted “traitorous” or incompe- peared to be so sure everyone else is attainable. We do not know how even as we wallowed in garbage The Archbishop spoke elegantly, albeit a little longer than he should tent. The government then pursues would agree with it that it sent out a to succeed, but what’s even worse during the plague of strikes. have. He used this unique opportunity of having the President’s attention to the unattainable while doing its message that – to many – made it is that we don’t know when we At such moments, when we act stress – in a respectful, diplomatic, but direct manner – the issues affecting best not to agree to any solution look as if it wanted to swallow its have achieved the greatest possible without complexes, when we put Greece, which looks to U.S. leadership for help on solutions to issues like the that could be used against it. Then, northern neighbor. So, closed in our gain. In this way, we run the risk of aside our insecurity, we feel the Cyprus problem, which is coming back to the negotiating table, and the as a nation with a long but often se- little world, we ignore the thoughts losing what we had in our hands. strength of Greece, the “soft pow- name dispute between Greece and FYROM concerning the latter’s use of the lective and simplistic historical of other countries and current devel- We allow problems to drag on end- er” of principles, of reconciliation, name Macedonia, which is coming to a head next week at the NATO Summit memory, we are in continuous dan- opments; instead of exploiting the lessly, in the hope that we will of democracy. As long as we under- in Bucharest. ger of being trapped between the international dynamics that would achieve something better later, stand that, we have this strength. And then it was the President’s turn. He began his remarks with, “Thank you, Your Eminence. Thank you very much. Welcome to the White House. I’m always open for a few suggestions. You’re an easy man to listen to.” The President is a much more likeable man in person than he sometimes appears to be on television. He certainly won over quite a few of those pre- sent. Descendants of Greek Immigrants Aren't Pining for Pita It was indeed a splendid affair. And the Archdiocesan Metropolitan Choir did a magnificent job, singing both in English and in Greek, with the Arch- By John T. Edge following the Civil War, did not fol- as having "already given himself up the American South were working bishop providing a translation for the President. Atlanta Journal-Constitution low traditional Southern patterns, to the melting pot." (In more recent hard to prove fidelity to their One can not help but reflect upon what it could have been, however; how wherein a city grew wealthy by way years, the hash-slinging Majestic adopted home. They formed civic it might have been if the community was organized differently; if those in A clump of feta, tucked in a sal- of agricultural sales and commodi- Diner on Ponce de Leon Avenue groups like the American Hellenic charge of putting the list of invitees together set personal agendas aside and ad of iceberg and cucumbers. A ty trading. was in its heyday when owned by Educational Progressive Associa- invite those they should invite; if, in addition to His Eminence, the President stipple of oregano on a broiled Instead, Bessemer and Birming- K.A. Kliossis. On the opposite end tion. ("Loyalty to the United States was escorted into the great hall by a leading layperson or a small group of snapper fillet. A streusel of baklava ham built soot-belching furnaces of the economic spectrum, Panos and love for its ideals" were, in the community representatives. atop a cheesecake. At the Bright and factories, heavy industrial en- Karatassos, a proprietor of Kyma, words of a 1931 newspaper ac- In this day and age, shouldn’t the community be represented by accom- Star in Bessemer, Ala., 13 miles terprises that earned the area yet today's haute Greek destination, is count, the goals.) plished and knowledgeable secular persons, reserving a special – though southwest of Birmingham, the ves- another nickname: "Pittsburgh of the man who sold 1970s-era At- These Hellenic sons and daugh- mostly behind the scenes – advisory role for the Archbishop? tiges of Greece are few. the South." lanta on battered and fried lobster ters tucked away recipes for olive Is it not time that Church officials stop trying – and unfortunately suc- Greek immigrants built the And the promise of industry tails and the art of fine dining.) oil-roasted leg of lamb. They ceeding – to monopolize the secular representation of this community? Bright Star, a vintage dining hall of drew job-seekers. Some were farm- Keramidas' move to fold into the cooked collards with fatback. And Would it not have been great if the President was accompanied into the intricately patterned tile floors, ers, born and bred Southerners multiethnic whole was the rule. sweet potatoes slicked with butter hall by the few Greek American elected officials in Congress and Governor nicotine-patinaed woodwork and who pastured their draft horses in Adoption of the South's mores and and brown sugar. Charlie Christ of Florida, in addition to His Eminence? brass chandeliers. It's a 300-seat exchange for paychecks and pen- cookery was an early imperative of They learned to wrest smoky And is it not telling that those elected officials were not even in atten- behemoth of a restaurant, the civic sions. Greek life in a region that was, for goodness from a cider vinegar- dance, not even Olympia Snowe of Maine, the only Greek American U.S. and culinary anchor of a one-time Others, from beyond these the longest time, famously inhos- doused pork shoulder. They Senator? industrial town, named for Henry shores, followed relatives who had pitable to outlanders. opened cafes with curious and And would it not have being great if, in addition to them, the President Bessemer, the Brit who pioneered already blazed a trail, in search of a Most famously, in the early years somehow localized monikers such escorted a few other people, as well – the likes of former U.S. Senator Paul processes for forging pig iron into shot at the American dream. Greek of the 20th century, the Ku Klux as Happy John Bollas's Barbecue Sarbanes, Dr. John Brademas, Gene Rossides, Ambassador Loukas Tsilas, steel. natives came in droves. Propelled Klan went on a xenophobic bender, Gardens. the president of AHEPA or Panicos Papanicolaou, to name but a few? Last year, the Bright Star turned by wars with Turkey and goaded by intent upon running out "foreign- They went native. And perhaps even more importantly, would it not have been the right 100. That means it's just two years crop failures and bungled agricul- ers." NOT THE OLD COUNTRY thing to do – in light of the way other minority groups use similar, golden op- younger than Galatoire's, the New tural initiatives, more than 400,000 Assimilation was the safe tack to On this late winter day, Jim Mid- portunities – if such a group of leaders were to sit with the President before- Orleans restaurant of great renown Greeks made landfall in America take. And a diner counter or six- dlebrook, a buyer and seller of hand and brief him on issues of particular urgency to the community, and and even greater souffle potatoes. between 1890 and 1910, the proxi- burner stove provided just the heavy trucks who sat down to his ask for his support? Like Galatoire's, the Bright Star re- mate decades during which Besse- buffer a new immigrant required. first Bright Star meal in 1979, is Is that not how other ethnic groups operate and achieve measurable re- mains a family-focused enterprise. mer and Birmingham muscled their EMBRACING A NEW HOME eating beef short ribs. With sweet sults? And if so, is it not time to start holding those in the Archdiocese and Descendants of Bright Star way to industrial might. "Our mother belonged to both," potatoes. And baby butter beans. the lobbying firm in Washington responsible – who use this occasion mostly founding fathers — 1906 arrival Those industrial workers, many says Nicky Koikos, the shorter and "I don't expect the black-eyed in a way which puts their interests ahead of the community’s overall inter- Tom Bonduris, a native of the farm- of whom arrived without spouses quieter of the brothers. "She went peas and the collard greens to be ests – and take them to task? ing village of Peleta in the moun- or children, clamored to wolf down to the Greek Orthodox Church in Greek," he says. And is it not, to some extent, the community’s fault for placing its faith in tainous Peloponnesus region, and lunch-break sandwiches from Birmingham," he says, sipping a "I expect them to be good. The that handful of people and allowing them to continue playing games for so his cousin, Bill Koikos, who fol- portable canteens, to dine in cafes, cup of coffee, watching the Bright snapper has some Greek in it. Per- long? lowed from Peleta in 1920 — still to drink and carouse in taverns. Star lunch rush subside. "And the sonally, I like the Greek. But it's not Just imagine what it could have been, or how it might still be… if only. work the floor each and every day. And Greek immigrants met those Episcopal Church in Bessemer." for everybody." But the Bright Star is not hy- needs. Fried red snapper throats, Middlebrook takes a last swig of phenated. It's not Greek-Southern. Their entrepreneurial motiva- priced at $10.75 and house-cut his sweet tea. He waves to Jimmy Or even Greek-American. The tions were many. The restaurant from whole gulf fish, were on the Koikos, seated, if only for a mo- Cat and mouse game restaurant and, more to the point, business required minimal startup menu this day. Okra in a cornmeal ment, at the bar. Jimmy worked the the family who owns it, have capital and offered a great deal of crust, too. And field peas with floor at lunch, wearing a pink but- It seemed for a moment that talks between Greece and the FYROM were ceased pining for pita. liquidity, factors likely to appeal to snaps. And that odd marriage of an- ton-down and a rep tie, directing making real progress, given the constructive steps taken by the U.N. repre- They are fully realized residents new immigrants. And the chance to gel hair cabbage and almost Russ- dining room traffic like a Hartsfield sentative and the direct and open involvement of the Bush Administration. of the South, lifelong students of interact with the public across a ian dressing that devotees call vet. They did 400 covers today. That hope was apparently short-lived. In this week’s meeting in New the crusty art of corn bread. And so counter, across a table, promised John's slaw, in tribute to the Greek- With dinner yet to come. York, Matt Nimetz surprised everyone by proposing the name, “The Democ- is the long-tenured crew of cooks, on-the-job lessons in English. owned Birmingham restaurant that With a colleague, Jimmy goes racy of Macedonia (Skopje).” waiters and busboys who work for Or maybe it was all kismet, fu- popularized it. Not to mention corn over the play-by-play of lunch ser- We do not believe that he is serious, or that this constitutes his last pro- present-day proprietors Jimmy eled by cousin-to-cousin connec- bread and pull-apart rolls that ar- vice, taking note of which regulars posal. It’s a cat and mouse game, albeit one which could spin out of his con- Koikos, 69, and brother Nicky, sev- tions, wherein each family hire rived in a wicker basket. were in attendance, what dishes trol as the clock ticks toward the fast-approaching NATO Summit in Roma- en years his junior. abetted another. That's a pretty typical lunch ros- were at their best. A wall-mounted nia this coming Wednesday, April 2. "We got some olive oil back in No matter. Greeks quickly came ter at the Bright Star. The sort of television flashes with the latest Greece has made it abundantly clear that, unless a mutually acceptable the kitchen," says lead lunch cook to set the restaurant industry stan- midday repast that, five decades presidential primary poll. He looks solution is found, it will have no choice but to veto FYROM’s bid to join NA- Robert Moore, a veteran of nearly dard in Bessemer and Birmingham. before, Tasia Koikos, mother of up for a moment, then readdresses TO. 25 years, a man home schooled in Much the same proved true in other Jimmy and Nicky, would have eat- his plate, forking in a mouthful of Greece has already made considerable compromises, creating major po- the traditions of soul food cookery. Southern cities. Like Columbia, en after the Episcopal Church re- peas. litical problems for the current Greek Government under Prime Minister "We use that for our squash, but for where the Elite Epicurean Restau- leased Sunday morning parish- In due time, Jimmy Koikos will Costas Karamanlis, which enjoys a two-member majority in Parliament. everything else, bacon grease gets rant was much beloved. And ioners into the Bessemer streets. reach across the bar for a bottle of Only the U.S. can persuade the Skopje leadership to abandon its irreden- the job done." Knoxville, where the Greek-found- Those snapper throats owe a Pompeian olive oil, the fat of his fa- tist policy and work with Greece to iron out a solution which will create a INDUSTRY BOOMS ed steakhouse Regas still bakes the debt to Greek fishing acumen and thers, his family stash. With a genuine basis for good neighborly relations. Civic boosters once touted Birm- city's favorite red velvet cake. frugality. But much of the rest of steady stream of extra-virgin, he We believed all along that a solution to this problem could not be found ingham as the Magic City, a refer- Atlanta lacked Birmingham's the menu reads like a greatest-hits will douse those ruby pickled beets, as long as it was handled at a relatively low level by the State Department; ence to its boomtown industrial be- density of Greek-owned restau- playlist from the Southern farm-to- tucked alongside that slab of gravy- that it would take the direct involvement of the Secretary of State – if not the ginnings. Advocates of Bessemer rants, but it did boast the Peachtree table soundtrack. drenched country fried steak. President himself – to solve it. dubbed their burg the Marvel City. Cafe, co-owned by Charles Kerami- Tasia Koikos came of age in a For now, though, his mouth is Time is running out. The time for them to get involved is now. Both places, birthed in the years das, described in a 1911 directory day when Greek-born citizens of full of the South. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 29, 2008 VIEWPOINTS 9 LETTER FROM ATHENS Bush Administration has a History of Alienating Allies

Ten months from now, a new frontation with Russia. dermines efforts to the victims of war. Yet this adminis- President will step into the shoes of The Governments of reach a just and perma- tration actively supports a brutal A Message to China: No George W. Bush as the 44th Presi- many countries may nent solution in Cyprus suppression and blockade of Gaza dent of the United States. He (or still see themselves as by encouraging the that has killed thousands and re- she) may find the shoes a little tight allies of the United Turkish Cypriot regime duced one million plus people to liv- Flame, No Games especially with regard to our allies. States but do the peo- to believe that it can ing without jobs, without medical His predecessor, who inherited a ple? achieve international care, electricity and water and, most The Olympic flame- In 2006, China’s complex interrelated and highly in- The culprit, in large recognition. On the importantly, without hope. lighting ceremonies in Commerce Minister Bo tegrated system of alliances that measure, is the war in economic front the US One can spend pages enumerat- Olympia, where the Xilai told visiting Greek grew out of the Cold War, will be- Iraq. We have destabi- Administration op- ing this Administration’s betrayal of games began in 776 Minister of Economy queath to the new President a badly lized the system of al- posed the establish- American ideals around the world, its B.C., were a sight of and Finance George Al- broken system populated by deeply liances built by Ameri- ment of the Burgas- support for brutal dictatorships, and jaw-dropping awe, ogoskoufis that wronged and resentful countries can diplomats since by AMB. PATRICK N. Alexandroupolis pipeline its willingness to destroy alliances even as a recreation Greece, a giant ship- who have found being an ally of the 1945 to save the tat- THEROS because it might draw and harm allies in pursuit of narrow with well-known ac- ping power, should United States painful, unappreciated tered reputation of this oil traffic away from and self-serving domestic politics. tress Maria Nafpliotou team up with China and occasionally dangerous. In fact, Administration. Old al- Special to Turkey. But we should not let the details in a resplendent an- whose shipping needs some of our allies may regard our en- lies who have stood The National Herald This administration blind us to the larger picture. In 2000 cient robe showing the are on the rise. As a emies as those who have most profit- with us in war after war has loudly proclaimed we were the leaders of a world-wide world the beauty and not-so-subtle reminder ed from the last eight years. Fixing have seen their interests sacrificed to itself the champion of democracy. system of alliances on whose active grace of Greek women. by ANDY of China’s importance, the broken alliances should be the others who have made militarily “Look at me,” they shout. “We sup- support we could count. Today, the Sadly, she was re- DABILIS Xilai said “I notice that new Chief’s first priority; I fear that meaningless PR contributions to the port a free press, free elections, and alliances may exist on paper but they quired to utter the Greek ship-owners priority might be displaced by the War. Old colleagues in the State De- the rights of women and minorities. do not have the support of the peo- inane statement that Special to have placed an order need to tend to the more immediate partment told me that the shameful The small State of Qatar in the Per- ples of those countries. Ancient the flame would now The National Herald for four oil tankers in economic issues that Mr. Bush will decision to recognize the regime in sian Gulf has embarked on an as- Athens made the same mistake. It be passed on from Shanghai,” and that have left littering the Oval Office Skopje was justified because “Mace- tounding modernization program. It transformed an alliance of free peo- Athens, which hosted the games China was interested in importing floor. donia sent troops to Iraq.” To be ex- funds the establishment of branch ple, the Delian League, into a subject four years ago, to “the hospitable Greek products such as olive oil, Last Sunday, March 23, the Wash- act, FYROM sent a platoon of 35 men campuses of prestigious American Empire whose city-states rose in re- city of Beijing,” in China, where an marble, grapes and wine. Now ington Post ran a front page article who have never left the interior of an Universities, abolished censorship, volt and helped Sparta ultimately de- untold number of construction they’ve imported the Olympic on how the Bush Administration set American base. This took precedent and established a constitution that feat Athens. When Athens’ walls were workers have been killed building flame, with the only cost being the about systematically alienating over the sacrifice of tens of thou- gives the right to vote to all citizens demolished, few of its former allies the Communist Games, and where loss of human rights, human life friends and giving courage to our en- sands of Greek troops who fought regardless of gender. In support of grieved. In the last eight years, the thousands of children toil almost all and democracy, the antithesis of emies (“U.S. Pushed Allies on Iraq, alongside American G.I.’s in North American foreign policy objectives, Bush Administration and its neocon- day every day, pumping out the sou- what the games were started for Diplomat Writes”). The article, quot- Africa, Italy, and Korea. Apparently, Qatar has abolished all restrictions servative mentors attempted to cre- venirs that tourists will gobble up, 2,884 years ago. ing a Chilean diplomat, summarizes it’s a case of “what did you do for me on trade with Israel, provided the ate an American Empire named “the unaware they are propping up one Two years ago, trade between two years of a shameful effort to co- lately?” military facilities without which we new American Century.” They ran of the most murderous and repres- China and Greece surpassed $2 bil- erce and intimidate a number of There appears to be a perverse could not sustain our war in Iraq, roughshod over the hopes and aspi- sive regimes in the world. lion a year, a 300 percent rise in six small but hitherto close allies to sup- desire in the current administration and provides massive financial in- rations of willing allies. As in the 3rd Greece was afraid there would years, and Greece had invested port the decision to invade Iraq in to punish allies who actually help us vestment and assistance to the poor- century BC, our former allies fear and be large-scale protests from human $100 billion in 58 projects. China 2003. The Administration needed around the world. Let me belabor est countries in the region and resent us and can no longer be count- rights activists who have excoriated has also brought in Greek shipping the appearance of international sup- the Greek example. Greece con- whose unemployed youth are prime ed to stand up for us in a time of dan- the world for tolerating China’s experts and naval architects. At port, the so-called “alliance of the tributes peacekeeping forces opera- recruiting targets for terrorism. How ger. The next President should have trampling of people, but only three least the ships will be made better willing,” to further persuade the tions to NATO, UN and EU missions did we reward Qatar? The President no higher priority than re-establish- men from the Paris-based Reporters than the rest of the shoddy and dan- American people that not only was and Security Council mandates. Cur- visited seven countries in the Middle ing America’s credibility as the leader Without Borders managed to dis- gerous goods China exports, using Iraq’s Saddam Hussein a threat but rently, Greece has troops, ships and East, deliberately avoided visiting of an alliance of free peoples. rupt the desecration of the sacred western money to build up their that most of the rest of the world aircraft in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Qatar and the thousands of Ameri- games by running onto the field at military, which means the United agreed with us. We conducted per- Bosnia, FYROM, Georgia. Western can troops stationed there and lost The Hon. Ambassador Theros the stadium as Liu Qu, president of States and Europe are financing the sonal vendettas against the Ambas- Sahara, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Lebanon, no opportunity to criticize Qatar for served in the U.S. Foreign Service the Beijing Olympics organizing day when Chinese weapons are sadors at the UN of traditional allies the Indian Ocean patrol, Sudan, and not censoring its press! for 36 years, mostly in the Middle committee was pompously shout- pointed at them. and important trading partners such Nagorno-Karabakh. In addition to We apparently also believe in free East, and was American ing in a microphone. They unveiled The flame give-away came the as Chile, Columbia and Mexico. The undercutting Greek diplomatic ef- elections. Except when people we do Ambassador to Qatar from 1995 to a black banner showing the five- day before Greek Independence cel- Bush Administration held important forts to stabilize the Balkans – cer- not like win elections such as Hamas 1998. He also directed the State ringed Olympic symbol as hand- ebrations, a feeling they will never commercial agreements hostage un- tainly in America’s interests, by our in Palestine and Hezbollah in Department’s counter-terrorism cuffs. They should have limited know in Tibet, where the Chinese til the countries concerned stood up actions with FYROM and Kosovo, the Lebanon. We proclaim our dedica- office and holds numerous U.S. their actions to print. Rule One for crushed a burgeoning democratic and voted publicly in support of the Bush Administration currently un- tion to helping the persecuted and Government decorations. journalists: there’s no cheering – or movement while the world watched decision to invade Iraq. George W. jeering – in the Press Box. There in silence, as it did when China’s Bush’s advisors quickly realized that were about 400 journalists at the hand allowed Burma to kill hun- they lacked the diplomatic skills and event, including Chinese television, dreds of people last year, burying moral credibility to replicate his fa- which did not show the mini- another hope for freedom. Interna- ther’s phenomenal success in forging protest, and viewers on Greek tele- tional Olympic Committee Presi- a coalition that encompassed not on- vision didn’t hear about it either dent Jacques Rogge attended the ly formal alliance members from NA- from the alleged commentators too ceremony where the flame was lit TO but even Arab states, such as Syr- afraid to talk about it. for the Aug. 8-24 Beijing games, ia, which were regarded as enemies Among the groups who tried to and said the Olympics should not be in some corners of the American po- protest was Students for a Free Ti- a political event, which has now litical world. Therefore, George W. bet, whose country has been occu- happened precisely because China Bush had to prove to the American pied for half a century by China, was picked as the host in an attempt people that we were not alone even and where 80 of their countrymen to appease that evil empire so trade if doing so required him coerce often were just killed for the crime of and business would not be slowed hurt small countries until they cried wanting freedom. Police reportedly down. uncle. detained one Tibetan and a Greek Rogge said he was, instead, en- In some cases, such as Spain and photographer with him, dragged gaged in “silent diplomacy” with Poland, Governments thought they away by about 20 of the 1,000 po- China on Tibet and other human could cozy up to Washington for un- lice brought in to prevent protests. rights issues. But he also said there specified rewards. Spain soon dis- You won’t see that on television be- was no credible momentum for a covered that its reward was to be- cause only dignitaries were allowed boycott, and that while he was con- come a target for terrorists who per- near the scene. After the torch left cerned by the violence in Tibet, the petrated one of the most dreadful the stadium, a Tibetan woman cov- IOC could only call for a peaceful terrorist atrocities in recent Euro- ered in red paint or dye lay in the resolution. That’s as silent as it gets. pean history. The Spanish electorate road while other protesters chanted Instead of refusing to allow the soon replaced “our guys” with some- “Free Tibet” and “Shame on China.” sacred flame to be used by mass one else. We promised Poland we What Reporters Without Borders murderers, which would have done would buy huge quantities of Soviet- did was wrong. What they said was more to shame the games than a era weapons to supply Iraq. Instead, AP PHOTO/GERALD HERBERT right, and they should have stuck to boycott, Greece handed it over we have helped super-nationalist el- According to Ambassador Patrick Theros, the U.S. government has lost many allies since George W. Bush that. “If the Olympic flame is sa- without a whimper of protest. “This ements in Polish politics drag their took office. President Bush has even chosen to support FYROM in the Macedonia name dispute over long- cred, human rights are even more is a disgrace,” Lampis Nikolaou, a country into an unnecessary con- time ally Greece, because the Skopjan Government sent 35 troops to the War in Iraq. so. We cannot let the Chinese gov- Greek member of the IOC said of ernment seize the Olympic flame, a the disruption. “I am furious with symbol of peace, without denounc- these people ... who did not respect ing the dramatic situation of human this site. Whatever their differences rights in the country.” The group with China, they should express urged heads of state to boycott the them in their own countries.” The Democrats Continue a Self-Destructive Campaign games’ opening ceremony, which disgrace is that Greece let this flame will never happen because China is be lit instead of telling China, “No Rush Limbaugh, the conserva- President. And we all the earlier date the De- sion of the so called Super-dele- now the most important trading flame, no games.” tive talk-show host, must feel frus- know that the Vice- mocratic National gates, many of the more dedicated partner to too many countries, and China said the torch relay would trated nowadays. If the Republicans President is a heart- Committee had already followers of one or the other candi- money is more important than hu- not be marred by protests, at least win in the November election, he beat away from the declared as “off limits.” date, angered by the loss of their man life. along the route it controls, but you will not be able to claim that he was Presidency. The result was tragi- idol, may decide to sit-out the elec- Of all the nations on earth, China can be sure that in places like San instrumental for their victory. A De- Since then, the acri- comic. One and a half tion, thereby reducing even more and Greece are perhaps the most Francisco there will be demonstra- mocratic defeat will be due above mony has intensified. million of Democratic the Democratic vote in each State. venerable and, for the East and tions. The flame will go on an all to the Democrats self-destruc- Hillary, determined to voters went to the polls Yet, an objective assessment West, created the civilizations that 85,000-mile journey, which started tive campaign. win the nomination by and voted, but the De- would support the view that cur- are now at odds with each other – with Greece's Alexandros Niko- Without the continuing bicker- any means has al- mocratic National rent circumstances favor the Demo- except when it comes to money. laidis, winner of the silver medal in ing between Hillary Clinton and lowed her campaign Committee, sticking by cratic candidate to win “hands- Two years ago, Prime Minister Taekwondo at the Athens Games in Barack Obama, the Republican staff to throw the its ruling, declared the down.” Costas Karamanlis visited Beijing 2004. It will go through 20 coun- nominee, Senator McCain, would “kitchen sink,” all by DR. D.G. vote irrelevant! The Under the Republican steward- and met with Chinese Premier Wen tries – including Tibet and Mt. Ever- have a very hard time competing available dirt, on Oba- KOUSOULAS same happened in ship in the past seven years, the Jiabao to sign a strategic partner- est there – before being handed with a Democratic opponent. In ma. Then, someone Michigan. Now, the De- country was led to launch a war ship that cemented Greece’s sub- over to the Chinese, who might fact, a few months ago, most pun- “discovered” the out- Special to mocrats have a prob- based on wrong information, mis- servience and insured the Olympic keep it since they now own just dits were saying that if the election rageous sermons of The National Herald lem. They don’t know managed the aftermath of an easy flame and just everything else in about everything else, including the was held on the day they were be- Obama’s pastor, the what to do with the military success, pushed the coun- Greece would be leased cheap to soul of the Olympics. ing asked to render and opinion, a Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, sermons Florida and Michigan delegates. try into an unprecedented black China. It was the first joint state- And you can forget that forgot- Democratic victory was virtually in- that have been on sale for a long Some ersatz solution may be found hole of trillions of public debt, al- ment since diplomatic ties were ten little ideal of Ekecheiria, the evitable. Today, all bets are off. time on the counter of Wright’s before the Convention –don’t hold lowed the banking system, in the forged between them in 1972. As truce that was as much a part of the Senator Obama had made an ef- church, readily available. The con- your breath—or the issue will go to name of free enterprise, to jettison part of the bargain, Greece had to Olympics as athletics. The move- fort to avoid offensive or derogato- servative media jumped on the Denver and become one more time the previous prudent lending re- denounce democratic Taiwan. ment was picked up by Greece for ry remarks against Senator Hilary opening and together with CNN bomb on the floor of the Conven- quirements in favor of giving loans Greece said it would have politi- the 2004 Olympics, a notion that Clinton, hoping to keep the cam- and other non-conservative outlets tion. without down payment, without a cal dialogue and cultural ex- was ignored then and will be in Chi- paign at a high level. It worked for a began to broadcast time and time Then, there is a minor yet poten- true appraisal, and without any changes, and offered cooperation in na too. For while the flame was a while, until Senator Clinton lost again the shrill sermonizing of Oba- tially decisive factor: Ralph Nader. verification of the borrower’s in- helping Beijing produce what will gift from the gods by Prometheus, some of her momentum and Oba- ma’s pastor. Even the beleaguered Keep in mind that what matters in come and ability to service the turn out to be the biggest propagan- the relay was begun for the Berlin ma began to amass a greater num- Senator’s eloquent speech on race the end is the number of votes a loan, enticing millions of people to da games in Olympic history, espe- Games of 1936, from a man and a ber of popular votes and several was not enough to end the furor. candidate receives in the Electoral pursue the dream of home owner- cially now that reporters and the government the Chinese learned dozen more delegates for the De- Senator Clinton had almost nothing College. In virtually all of the fifty ship under conditions which in- media will not be allowed access to from very well indeed: the Nazis. mocratic convention in Denver, to say about the matter, allowing States, the candidate with the evitably turned the dream into a Tiananmen Square, where tanks Colorado. the media to go on attacking Oba- largest number of votes in the State nightmare, and finally for the first ran over protesters in 1989 fighting Mr. Dabilis was the New England Just before the primaries in Ohio ma, in the hope that this would de- takes all the Electors of the State. time in the nation’s history, the for democracy, something the editor for United Press Interna- and Texas, former President Bill stroy the candidacy of her oppo- It’s a “winner-take-all” electoral mighty dollar has not only lost a Greeks should have remembered. tional in Boston, and a staff writer Clinton exhorted his audience to nent. system. The arithmetic is very sim- good part of its value but it is reluc- But Greece wants deals in shipping, and assistant metropolitan editor vote for his wife, adding that he As if the self-destructive bicker- ple. Suppose that, in spite of all the tantly accepted oversees even as a port management, tourism, culture, at the Boston Globe for 17 years would be in favor of a “dream tick- ing between Clinton and Obama mistakes and inanities –so far – of tip by people who in years past education, and technology, espe- before relocating to Greece. His et”, with his wife as candidate for was not enough, the Democratic Na- the Democratic campaign, the pop- were most eager to get a dollar in cially with predictions China will column is published weekly in the President and Senator Obama for tional Committee, under Howard ular vote in each of the major States their hands. one day soon become the world’s National Herald. Readers interest- Vice-President. Judging from the Dean, committed a monumental with the largest number of electors, Rush Limbaugh would have to biggest economy, eclipsing even the ed in contacting him can send e- enthusiastic response from Democ- blunder by deciding to punish the such as California, Ohio, New York, enlist all his eloquence and ingenu- United States. mails to [email protected]. ratic voters to this idea, such a Democratic committees in Florida etc., is 51 for the Democratic ticket ity to counter these negative ac- “dream ticket” would be “unbeat- and Michigan for moving their pri- and 49 for the Republican ticket. complishments of the Republican able,” President Clinton said in his maries to a date earlier than the date The Democrats will win the Elec- Party. Yet, he may not need to. The GUEST EDITORIALS speech. Yet, a couple of weeks later, established by the national commit- tors in each State—and possibly the Democrats appear to be deter- his wife said that the Republican tee. 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