S O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news W ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of E ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek- Americans N c v A wEEkly GrEEk-AmEriCAN PuBliCATiON www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 16, ISSUE 808 April 6-12, 2013 $1.50 AJC at the Anastasiades Sends Message of Hope to Greek-Americans Forefront Cyprus President Via Word to TNH of Jewish- Thanks Diaspora Greek Ties By Neophytos Kyriacou TNH Staff Writer By Constantine S. Sirigos LEFKOSIA, Cyprus – Nicos TNH Staff Writer Anastasiades, the recently- elected president of Cyprus, sent NEW YORK – When the stakes a message of optimism to the are as high as they are today for Greek and Cypriot-American countries like Greece, Israel, and communities through TNH. Cyprus, and uncertainty is one The Cypriot president met of the biggest impediments to with the newspaper’s Publisher- progress, channels of communi - Editor, Antonis H. Diamataris, cation and opportunities for co - at the Presidential Palace on operation are very valuable. April 2 for over 40 minutes, By virtue of its longstanding whom he briefed in detail about relations with Greece and the the difficult situation now facing Greek-American community the the island nation. American Jewish Committee Anastasiades informed TNH (AJC), the century-old Jewish about the terrible scene he en - Advocacy organization that does countered in Brussels, where the its work in the context of pro - decision was made for a “ haircut moting American interests and "on deposits over 100,000 euros. the advancement of democracy He did not hide his bitterness around the world, is in a unique about the attitude of some Euro - position to foster the recent peans towards Cyprus, and strengthening of relations among spoke about the “cruel extortion" Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, and perpetrated against Nicosia by between their diaspora commu - its European "partners" and the nities. TNH/COSTAS BEJ International Monetary Fund, Jason Isaacson, who has been Archbishop Demetrios Convenes Meeting with Major Leaders about Diaspora Aid for Cyprus with the unprecedented decision director of AJC's Office of Gov - of the Eurogroup. "The dilemma ernment and International Af - Archbishop Demetrios of America gathered the leaders of major themselves and their members to explore ways they can take was clear. Either we accept the fairs in Washington, DC since Greek- and Cypriot-American organizations, who committed action to assist the people of Cyprus. Related story on page 3. blackmail of the haircuts, or our July 1991, recently spoke to TNH two biggest banks would fail, the about current events and millen - consequence that Cyprus would nia-old ties. also go bankrupt,” said the pres - “The relationship with the ident of the Republic. Greek-American community has Everyone Invited to NY’s Greek Parade on Sunday! Anastasiades reiterated that been strong for years and now it he received a state in bank - is seeing a flowering and contin - ruptcy and said that some peo - ues to strengthen. One of the re - By Constantine S. Sirigos oral candidate John Catsima - the faces of the children at the and committee chairs to present ple bear huge responsibilities for sults of that is the new caucus, TNH Staff Writer tidis, at the penultimate Thurs - Parade for many years by riding their final status reports. He also the economic destruction of the the Congressional Hellenic Israel day night meeting of the Feder - on a horse dressed Theodoros introduced Greek Consul Evan - country. "The mandate given to Alliance which we are privileged NEW YORK – Rain or shine, the ation of Hellenic Societies of Kolokotronis. gelos Kyriakopoulos and Arch - the Commission of Inquiry that to have been a part of its forma - 2013 Greek Parade on Fifth Av - Greater New York, which orga - The guests were told “if we bishop Demetrios. has been set up to investigate tion,” he said. enue will not be merely a cele - nizes the Parade. remember them, they never In the spirit of the heroic and the acts or omissions of those The AJC has been involved bration of Hellenism. It will also Words of tribute were also die,” reflecting one of the main critical role of the Hellenic Di - who were overseeing the econ - “in a whole range of events and send a ringing message of soli - offered for two members of the purposes of the Parade: remem - aspora in 1821, Kyriakopoulos omy and the banking system – meetings and cooperative enter - darity and hope to the people community who are associated bering the sacrifices made 192 urged all to consider how Hel - including myself – and to rigor - prises that bring together Greek, of Greece and Cyprus, and of with the New York Parade, the years ago that all Hellenes lenes abroad can help the peo - ously perform their duties, Greek Cypriot and Jewish Amer - Hellenic unity and determina - recently-deceased Dimitris (J.J.) might be free. ple of Greece and Cyprus whether they are political or icans in support of stability and tion to their creditors and critics. Dimitriou, whose wife Athena FBI official George Venizelos through their current difficul - not,” he said. "We owe it to the peace and prosperity in the East - That was the message pre - will march as honorary Grand is this year’s Grand Marshal. ties, and stressed that the Pa - country and to the people who ern Mediterranean,” Isaacson sented on March 28 by speaker Marshal, and Takis Nikolopou - Dino Rallis, Chairman of the Pa - rade was a golden opportunity were innocent victims and right - after speaker, led by Archbishop los, who brought joy to the rade, presided over the meeting Continued on page 5 Demetrios and including May - hearts all adults and smiles to and invited Federation officials Continued on page 4 Continued on page 9 Sts. Const. Memory of Joan Tsakanikas Inspires Endeavor Greek Govt and Helen’s TNH Staff Wrangling NEW YORK – The campaign 100th Year aimed at finding a cure for Over Troika blood cancers such as leukemia, BROOKLYN – When a parish lymphoma, and myeloma is led reaches the 100-year milestone, by brilliant scientists and physi - Stipulations the word “anniversary” does not cians around the world, but the do justice to the century-long ex - foot soldiers in the battle are in - istence: not only of an institution dividual that devote their time By Andy Dabilis but also of a beautiful extended and energy to raising the vital TNH Staff Writer family. funds that support the research. On April 12 the parish of Sts. Many of them are inspired ATHENS – Greek Prime Minis - Constantine and Helen, whose by men and women that are no ter Antonis Samaras has agreed home is the majestic, beautifully- longer with us, like Joan with his coalition partners to renovated Byzantine domed Tsakanikas, whose heroic fight come together on a compromise basilica in downtown Brooklyn, inspired loved ones to honor her plan to create a combined single begins its year-long celebration memory and express their love property tax but differences re - with a “Homecoming Weekend.” by participating in the 10 week mained over how to deal with The first day has a youth focus. fundraising campaign of the other reforms demanded by in - After Salutations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci - ternational lenders, including Theotokos, the parish GOYA and ety. Joan’s devoted son-in-law the layoff of public workers. the chapters of their sister Matthew Andrejkovics is spear - Samaras, the New Democ - parishes are invited to a Lenten heading the family’s efforts as racy Conservative leader, had meal. one of the 17 candidates to be wanted to continue a hated so- On April 13 the community the society’s Man and Woman called “haratsi,” a 100 percent welcomes back one of its most of the Year. surcharge on property taxes that beloved and revered pastors, Rev. The man and woman who was imposed in 2011, suppos - Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas, and hosts raise the most donations will be edly only for one year. a special tribute the parish’s Boy crowned. Donations can be Ironically, that was imple - Scout Troop 63. Calivas will pre - made at TNH/COSTAS BEJ mented by former finance min - side over Great Vespers that will Joan Tsakanikas’ son-in-law Matthew Andrejkovics (Left) is spearheading the family’s efforts ister Evangelos Venizelos, now feature the Byzantine Choir of Continued on page 2 as one of the 17 candidates to be the Society’s Man and Woman of the Year. head of the PASOK Socialists, Holy Cross Theological Seminary who said he agreed with Demo - at 6:30PM followed by a lenten cratic Left (DIMAR) chief Fotis meal in the Church hall. Kouvelis to roll it into one tax, The weekend culminates in although it was not stated the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Documentary Art Agnos: Eulogy for Nicolas Petris whether it would be reduced. Archbishop Demetrios of Amer - The two are partners in Sama - ica, and a Luncheon celebration ras’ government. at the Grand Prospect Hall. About Smyrna SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, Right from the start…Nick’s ENet reported that Venizelos Peter Vlitas, proud Spartan – the mayor of Oakland Jean focus was on those often left out said, “when it was agreed to in - most of the parishioners have Quan has ordered the flags of and left aside in our society. troduce (the emergency prop - Peloponnesian roots – and for - Destruction this city lowered to honor the He began serving at the local erty tax) in 2011 as a temporary mer Parish Council President life of Nick Petris…and here we level as a housing commissioner and emergency measure, there who is currently the President By Eleni Kalogeras are …on what is also…Greek and then was elected to the was no other solution.