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In this issue... Our Primate’s View ‘Boundaries’ and ‘Signposts’

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VOLUNTEERS RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME ENDS SUCCESSFULLY 75th Anniversary for Church of St George, QLD UNIQUE PAGE 13/31 RECORD Having set a unique record in Olympic history, the From applications received it would seem that the most popu- ATHOC volunteer invitation period and submission of lar work sectors for volunteers are Sports, Ceremonies, Public & volunteer applications ended aerlier this month, with International Relations, Spectators Services & Accommodation, Athens organisers (ATHOC) placing a public notice in and Information Technology. newspapers to thank all who rallied in support of this Now that the volunteer recruitment stage is complete, ATHOC endeavour. More than 60,000 applications were sub- will proceed to the next stage of the Volunteers Programme - the mitted, compared with 75,665 for Sydney and 78,000 selection and incorporation of volunteers in specific positions. for Atlanta. This stage began last autumn. Over the past two years, ATHOC has left no stone unturned in As part of the volunteer selection procedure, there have been its invitation to people in Greece and abroad to volunteer for the over 88,000 personal interviews so far. Finalising of volunteer Athens Olympic and the Paralympic Games. This mobilisation selection and offers of positions for volunteer work began in has produced some revealing results: December 2003 with an official written proposal by ATHOC. Of the candidate volunteers, 55 percent are women and 45 per- More than 30,000 volunteers have locked in their final positions cent men. Of the applications, 60 percent were sent via Internet and the procedure is continuing intensively. HEALTH (for the first time in Olympic history) and 40 percent were sent Volunteers accepting proposals by ATHOC will be asked to in writing. Of the candidates, 78 percent are less than 35 years participate in training programmes designed for the Games, but old. In The candidates' level of education is also noteworthy: 41 also providing, for the great majority of volunteers, a broader Childhood percent have completed a course of higher education, university base of knowledge and experience likely to bear fruit in the post- education, or postgraduate education. In detail: Olympic period. This training stage is still in progress. immunization r 59 percent have completed primary and secondary education Sectors with special needs or employing large numbers of vol- r 29 percent have completed a university education or a course unteer staff have already started a graded programme of training PAGE 15/33 in higher education and information sessions for their volunteers. r 12 percent have a postgraduate degree A significant number of ATHOC volunteers have already been One in three claim previous volunteer experience (33.6 per- tried out and trained at the 38 Sport Events organised so far. The cent), while as many as one in four claim previous experience volunteers who served at the Sport Events - 5,081 of them over- with people with a disability (25.6). all - took part in the full procedures of training, accreditation, Asked how long they want to serve as volunteers, 69.5 percent management, and recognition, in an Olympic environment, and reply 'for more than two weeks'. they are already an experienced and well-bonded team.

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Greek Cypriots party, but still bitter taste on EU membership

Mandela writes from prison June 10, 1980

In South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) makes public a state- ment by Nelson Mandela, the long imprisoned leader of the anti-apartheid movement. The message, smuggled out of Robben Island prison under great risk, read, "UNITE! MOBILISE! FIGHT ON! BETWEEN THE Two Greek Cypriot girls celebrate their entry into the European Union on May 1st ANVIL OF UNITED MASS Tens of thousands of Greek member of the EU but to prove saw what happened in Greece - walls that ring the city’s historic ACTION AND THE HAMMER OF Cypriots feted their entry into a constructive and creative part- they had a lot of problems (on heart in Turkish as well as Greek THE ARMED STRUGGLE WE the European Union on May ner,” Papadopoulos said. EU accession).” and English. SHALL CRUSH APARTHEID!" 1st, but celebratory fireworks “We will fulfil our obligations The central bank has strongly But within minutes of the fire- could not conceal the bitter responsibly.” rejected fears that the removal of works and the EU anthem Ode Christopher Columbus dies taste left by the accession of a Papadopoulos, who opposed exchange controls will spark a to Joy ending, the crowd had May 20, 1506 divided island. the UN plan on the grounds that run on the Cyprus pound, but dispersed, half an hour before it was unbalanced, also pledged did little to dispel them with a the EU officially admitted its 10 On May 20, 1506, the great Italian explorer Despite more than eight hours to fight on for a Cyprus settle- surprise announcement earlier in new members. Christopher Columbus dies in Valladolid, of music and dance that cli- ment. the day of a one percentage Across the divided capital, Spain. Columbus was the first European to maxed with a concert by one of “Rejection of this plan espe- point increase in interest rates to Turkish Cypriots were left to explore the Americas since the Vikings set up the Greek-speaking world’s best cially is not the end of our tackle what it dubbed “ground- console themselves with the colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland in loved pop divas, Anna Vissi, the efforts. This will only come with less rumours”. plaudits of the international the 10th century. He explored the West Indies, atmosphere in Eleftheria (Free- a settlement, a correct settle- In a symbolic gesture, three community on their yes vote in South America, and Central America, but died dom) Square on the Greek ment, one that guarantees lasting Turkish Cypriot acts were on the the recent referendum and a disappointed man, feeling he had been mis- Cypriot side of the divided capi- peace for all Cypriots.” bill for the evening’s entertain- pledges of hundreds of millions treated by his patron, King Ferdinand of Spain. tal remained sombre. Before he rose to speak, the ment despite the rejection of of dollars of aid from the In a televised address to the EU’s new head of delegation reunification in the twin referen- European Union and the United Men reach Everest Summit nation at the stroke of midnight, Adriaan van der Meer wel- dums in April. States. May 29, 1953 President Tassos Papadopoulos, comed Cyprus aboard, but he Banners celebrating the island’s who led his community in did not conceal his disappoint- accession adorned the Venetian AFP At 11:30 a.m. on May 29, 1953, Edmund rejecting a UN plan to reunify ment that one third of the island Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a the island in time for EU acces- was effectively being left out. Sherpa of Nepal, become the first explorers to sion, insisted he remained open “I would like very much to con- reach the summit of Mount Everest, which to reconciliation with Turkish gratulate the citizens of Cyprus,” at 29,035 feet above sea level is the Cypriots and would not block he said adding: “Our message to highest point on earth. The two, part of a EU efforts to bring them in from the Turkish Cypriot community British expedition, made their final assault the cold. - we will use every means in our on the summit after spending a fitful night “We don’t want to celebrate the power to bring them in.” at 27,900 feet. News of their achieve- joys and fortunes of EU acces- Many of the estimated 30,000 ment broke around the world on June 2, the sion on our own, we want to people who gathered in day of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, share it with the Turkish Eleftheria Square shared the bit- and Britons hailed it as a good omen for Cypriots,” Papadopoulos said. ter-sweet feelings about the big their country's future. “As legal citizens of the Cyprus day. Republic they have every right “I feel very happy because we Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to this joy and prosperity. We were waiting for a long time and June 2, 1953 wait for them. Their place is we hope the EU will help not with us.” only with our economy but also On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is formal- Just a week before the island’s with our political problems,” ly crowned monarch of the United Kingdom in accession, Greek Cypriots voted said Panayiota Ioannou, a 35- a lavish ceremony steeped in traditions that by three to one against a UN year-old mother of two, whose date back a millennium. A thousand dignitaries plan to end Cyprus’s three- family was displaced by the and guests attended the coronation at London's decade-old division, killing the 1974 Turkish occupation of the Westminster Abbey, and hundreds of millions scheme even though Turkish island’s northern third. listened on radio and for the first time watched Cypriots on the other side of the “Joining the EU is not such a the proceedings on live television. After the UN-manned demarcation line big deal,” said Nick Ioannou, a ceremony, millions of rain-drenched spectators voted two to one in favour. 42-year-old mechanical engi- cheered the 27-year-old queen and her hus- The no vote brought strong crit- neer selling airhorns to the band, the 30-year-old duke of Edinburgh, icism from EU officials of crowds. as they passed along a five-mile proces- Papadopoulos, who campaigned “The big deal is to solve the sion route in a gilded horse-drawn carriage. for rejection, and measures by problem of Cyprus ... It would a European ministers to aid the big celebration if the whole Turkish Cypriots denied the island was joining the EU.” benefits of joining the bloc. He also worried the Greek “Our aim and our ambition is Cypriot economy would suffer. not to become a troublesome “A lot of people say that. We MAY 2004 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 3/21 Editorial

while others will recover their memory and general elections, Costas Simitis’s succes- the European Union... A strong Greece will Shelved sensitivity with a 10-year delay. I am not sor now has no choice but to exercise provide you with greater benefits,” the claiming that the killings were driven by intense opposition. And he must also reas- Turkish prime minister added. "These children also had mothers who racist motives. However, it is obvious sure front-line and middle-ranking party Erdogan’s weighty remarks dealt a seri- mourned,” an old man says. He is talking that the “inferior” race of the victims facil- cadres who believe that, unless things ous blow to the hardline patriots within the about the three Albanian youths who were itated their “disappearance,” allowing change, PASOK’s prospects are dim. minority. murdered in northern Greece about 10 society and police to shelve their case. What Papandreou will probably aim for Deputy Foreign Minister Evripidis years ago. The victims were “illegal immi- Even if they too had mothers who is to survive the elections without any Stylianidis was right to point out that “it is grants.” They did jobs which no longer suit mourned. major losses and to create a situation clear that the stand and the remarks made our European air. where he is entirely in control of the party by the prime ministers of Greece and They had no papers, hence they were ahead of a scheduled convention in Turkey serve as a warning to nationalist expendable and effaceable. If your exis- Intense opposition? November.... and extremist voices of the past and takes tence is not confirmed by identity cards, the wind out of their sails. The two sides passports and stamps, no one will look for PASOK’s leadership is obliged - in view are abandoning past insecurities and mis- you. An idle civil servant will add your of next month’s European elections - to Fruitful visit givings and sending a strong message of name to the missing persons list and your show the public that it has got over the ini- understanding and cooperation on all case will be shelved - along with the tears tial shock of its March election defeat and The visit by Turkish Prime Minister sides.” and the pleas of an anxious mother who to demonstrate a certain dynamism in Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Greece was a The controversy-filled and complex will have traveled from Albania, Bulgaria opposition. positive development as it helped consoli- problems between Greece and Turkey no or Moldova. Moreover, PASOK’s leader has already date a feeling of mutual trust -also among doubt still exist. A solution is neither close, Even if this turns out to be another gang become the target of negative criticism the public - a feeling that is reinforced by nor easy. Nevertheless, the two premiers of hit men, even if it is not proved that from several cadres who are convinced the excellent personal ties between the pre- agreed that although they will both aim to those suspected of having assassinated the that, due to his irresolution, the “major miers of the two countries. work for a settlement, no deadline should three Albanians are involved in the disap- democratic faction” has lost its momen- It is worth noting that the most spectacu- be set for resolving these disputes. pearance of foreign women, the tum. lar steps in improving the political climate Parallel to their low-level discussions, Thessaloniki killings remind us of the So, with the June 13 European Parliament on the two sides of the Aegean were taken the efforts of the two premiers center on “other” Greece which we are, in vain, try- elections looming and with polls predict- in Thrace, thereby rewarding the Greek the cultivation of a climate of trust, build- ing to repress, overlook or ignore. ing PASOK at eight percentage points prime minister’s political insight. ing a better environment in which future The picture looks bright, but black blood, behind New Democracy, George Conservative leader Costas Karamanlis talks can be held. Debate on Turkey’s EU a lot of it, flows underneath. Along with Papandreou has been forced to display an did not once hesitate to give the green light future in the coming months should help lies and hypocrisy. “aggressive” attitude toward the govern- to Erdogan’s formal visit to northern reinforce this climate as the Greek govern- This is the real life. Before we dehuman- ment and to promise yet another “new Greece, despite criticism and warmonger- ment never tires of stressing its uncondi- ize the situation enough to explain away beginning” to PASOK’s (disappointed) ing remarks, mostly from opposition tional support for Turkey’s demand for an the murder of two people, we must first be grass roots. cadres. EU talks date. convinced that since the victims were Although there is not much time left until “No one told you to abandon your The strengthening of economic ties Albanian, then that somehow makes it the European elections, and although Turkish identity, but do not forget that you between Greece and Turkey is also expect- more tolerable than otherwise. Papandreou’s party may not be ready to are Greek citizens,” Erdogan said while ed to fuel the momentum of rapproche- We must also be convinced that some face an electoral showdown with the aim addressing the part of the Muslim minority ment between the two countries. people in our social environment will of “correcting” the impressions created by who are ethnic Turks. remain silent - out of fear or neglect - the unfavorable outcome of the March “You are Greek citizens and citizens of KATHIMERINI (11-5-2004)

but that didn’t work. If only I could start from a higher spot, I knew I’d take off and Talking continue skyward. No doubt, this idea had been fueled by some half-baked information my older brother had given Point me. by Ann Coward We had the perfect launch pad: the first landing of the stairs leading up to our res- idence above the café. For some reason A sprinkling my brother decided that I should be the of fairy dust: first to experience flight (he wasn’t silly). Standing there, being egged on by my the gift of imagination brother and a few of his mates, I decided against it. We had an enormous fig tree at the back If I did manage to take off, how would of our cafe when I was a child. I know where I was going to eventually When the figs ripened, I’d be filled with land? It could mean a long, long walk anticipation as my little thumbs pulled home. apart the fruit, checking for spiders. Of course, the boys had no such fears Before I started on each fig, I could and their imaginations took flight, even if already imagine the beautiful sight of the their young bodies didn’t, as they jumped flower that would unfold as the flesh was off the landing over and over again. torn open, and I could imagine the taste. My brother and I weren’t the only fam- There was nothing to ever match this ily members interested in flying. A flying combination. Not even the grapes we instructor moved to our town and some of grew. the local men, my father included, banded Both my brother and I looked forward, together to support his new flying school. each year, to the grapes being harvested, They established an aero club and in one but my father could never convince me to of the hangars, as a sort of museum dis- get up the stepladder to help him cut the play, they hoisted the mangled remains of bunches off the trellis. I knew full well a cropduster’s plane that had lost a battle that if I survived the shaking ladder, there with some overhead telegraph wires. But were zillions of green spiders and cater- the constant site of the wreckage didn’t pillars just waiting for me amongst the dampen their enthusiasm for flying. vines. No, such a task was better left up to Like the boys who ‘flew’ off the land- a man. ing, these young pilots-in-training were Men, I thought, could do just about any- spurred on by their imagination. By being thing. I’d read enough comics to know able to envisage what they one day hoped that men could fly - well, at least to achieve, to pilot their own plane, they Superman did. And if a man could, so could cast aside any fears or doubts, and might I. I tried jumping up off the ground, go after their dream. 114737 MAY 2004 4/22 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

Spirited remake Greek community spirit will rise to the heav- er with the people in your neighbourhood. ens with the crafting of a 30,000-piece mosaic Whatever you can bring, whether you cook on Virgin Mary. the day, lay a tile, or come by with some words Greek grandmothers were moving overdrive of encouragement – just coming together is last month in preparation for a community what’s important.” project set to encompass all members of the The first work session was held in early May community. where the multi-coloured tiles were laid on St Gerasimos priest Father Leslie Kostoglou mesh, following a model of the original. has called for as many helpers as possible to Ms Diamantopoulos said she hoped to com- complete a 1.5 metre-high panel of the Virgin plete the three-stage project, which will also Mary to adorn the exterior façade of the Leich- see the emergence of a reproduction of Jesus hardt church. and St Gerasimos by Easter next year. The 12th Century Byzantium Virgin Mary, “Can you imagine that a five year old will currently residing in the Basilica di San Marco come to the studio next month and place a tiny in Venice, will be reproduced by a team of piece of smalti on this work, and in 30years community-minded people led by Nola Dia- time he’ll show his five- year-old- also and be mantopoulos of Mosaic Madness in Rozelle, able to point out that the tiles next to his were using smalti – the original hand made glass laid by his grandmother.” mosaic material used at the famous church. Nola Diamantopoulos can be contacted at “We are hoping to create a great sense of Mosaic Madness on (02) 9818 7471 or visit involvement among the people of the commu- www.mosaicmadness.com.au nity,” Ms Diamantopoulos said. “Not because it’s a religious art work, but more so that people will gain a sense of the Inner Western Courier(22-3-2004) The first work session was held in early May where the multi-coloured tiles were laid on mesh, past and understood the value of being togeth- Report Nicole Azzopardi following a model of the original. Too much TV, too little exercise STOP PRESS can shorten your life, health experts warn SBS Radio has just completed its broad- be prepared to listen to the criticism that was cast in two parts (8-5-04 and 15-5-04) of an in store for him on account of all that he had By Penny Bouloutza - Kathimerini interview with PASOK MP and former said and done to the detriment of the Minister Mr T. Pangalos, taken by journalist Church. Obesity and adult-onset diabetes are twin epi- Mr Themis Kallos. As members of the Diplomatic Corps demics, say the experts, who are predicting that Without commenting on Mr Pangalos’ recall, Mr Pangalos accepted this single these ailments will acquire the dimensions of a well-known audacity with regard to institu- condition when requesting the meeting in pandemic in coming decades. Yet both can to tions and persons, it was striking that he 2000. Yet, when he eventually did not come large extent be prevented by adopting a health- could not recall the names of people about to the Sydney Olympics due to his disagree- ier lifestyle. Unfortunately, the contemporary whom he was speaking, not even that of the ment about his role next to the President of Greek lifestyle involves long hours watching Archbishop of Australia (characterizing him ATHENS 2004 Mrs Angelopoulou- television and the consumption of fast food and as a ‘poet’ in order to assist his interviewer Daskalaki, he hastened to send a gift of a snacks. international studies, an increase of two hours a Mr Kallos). replica of a statue of Hera to the Archbishop A study of 253 patients conducted by the day in television watching by a population is With unashamed falsity, he exaggerated through the Consulate in Sydney. While the Obesity-Diet-Metabolism-Endocrinology lab- accompanied by an increase of 23 percent in the one-off incident concerning Bishop gesture of the gift honours him, his lie about oratory at the Hygeia Hospital showed that one the incidence of obesity and a 14 percent Ezekiel and the exclusion of former Consul rejecting to meet with the Archbishop under in four people who are obese watch television increase in the incidence of non-insulin depen- General Mr Veis from a particular Church certain conditions does not. more than 21 hours a week, while those in the dent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), or adult-onset event, as if it applied generally to all of our Also noteworthy are the unacceptably sample watched 16 hours a week on average. diabetes, every year. Churches and to His Eminence! selective and scandal-mongering questions Department director Giorgos Panotopoulos Christos Zoupas of the Diabetes Center The greatest falsehood was his claim that of Mr Kallos, who did not disclose the fact presented the results to the press last month, explained that most cases (80 percent) of adult- he has never met the Archbishop of Aus- that he is concurrently the President of one prior to the Third Postgraduate Seminar on onset diabetes are related to obesity, but mod- tralia because the latter “placed certain con- of the Parish-Communities of the Canonical Diabetes and Sugar Diabetes Type 2 in Athens. erate, steady weight loss can reduce the inci- ditions for a meeting to occur, as if we were Archdiocese of Australia! While this may The more television the participants watched dence of the disease to about 50 percent. More both Heads of State”. Yet the only condition have been part of his attempt to maintain the more abdominal fat they had. The majority than 1 million people in Greece are estimated to that His Eminence placed prior to agreeing ‘objectivity’, he must surely realize that his of cases (67 percent) ate snacks (crisps and bis- suffer from adult-onset diabetes, with 30,000 to a meeting, was that Mr Pangalos would listeners are not as naïve as he assumes. cuits) while watching television. Experts say new cases recorded every year. NIDDM dia- that a large packet of crisps contains 1,000 betes is the fastest-growing chronic disease in calories, the same as 3 kilos of fillet steak. the world. Its causes include limited sports More than half those questioned said they did activities at schools, the decreasing number of not exercise, and only 18 percent said they playgrounds, rising consumption of fast food, exercised for three hours a week. According to and stress. A fine a day keeps peddlers away

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning. Sipping a demand there would be no supply - is also coffee in the Greek sunlight with the costing the local music industry jobs. Some Parthenon as a backdrop has always been one 350 people got the pink slip in the last two of the main reasons tourists still come to this years, two record companies called it quits, country, and many even decide to stay. But one shut down its warehousing and distribu- now this serenity is disrupted every four min- tion units in a cost-cutting effort, 150 music utes by a passing peddler shoving illegal CDs retail shops went bankrupt and now the in your face in efforts to sell. biggest company in Greece, Minos-EMI, is And sell they do. One in every two CDs slashing jobs left and right. sold in Greece is illegal. This is costing the The industry is pointing the finger at the government approximately 3.8 million euros Nigerian community, claiming they've a year and the local music industry 25 percent become an independent, highly-organised of its sales, making Greece the country with mafia, equipped with hi-tech CD-writers that the highest extent of CD piracy in the EU. can produce hundreds of pirated CDs in a But the cheap CD that people buy at around matter of minutes. 5 euros - and let's face it, if there wasn't ATHENS NEWS , 07/05/2004 MAY 2004 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 5/23 Our Primate’s View

You shall not remove your neigh- significance of these ‘bounda- boundaries and signposts with bour’s boundaries, ries’ in the spiritual inheritance which the Fathers have endowed which the fathers of old time of the Church if we state that they us forever, thereby securing our have set in your inheritance. constitute the ‘pre-existing bound- stable pathway - so long as we Deuteronomy (19:14) ary marks’. In other words the remain faithful, of course, to all ‘fences’ which ‘define’ up to what that has been passed on to us Friends of this column should point one may proceed and through ‘obedience to their words’ view the present article as a natur- advance in security. Beyond these (ôïéò êåßíùí ñÞìáóé ðåéèüìåíïé) - al continuation of our April edi- ‘boundaries’ we find ourselves are not, strictly speaking, just the tion. That means that here also we automatically ‘out of bounds’, Doctrines (the Faith) and the shall deal with issues that are not that is in ‘exile’. And when one Canons (the ‘action’). There simply commentaries on ‘current’ finds oneself outside one’s protec- exists a third element that express- affairs, as presented by the media. tive ‘boundaries’, one has no tho- es more fully the two previous We have here the ‘existential cry’ rax (= chest) with which to elements together, referring them of an Orthodox Shepherd and The- counter and resist. One has no like ‘a scent of spiritual fragrance’ ologian on those issues which are ‘chest-plate’, no ‘armored’ vehi- to God who is glorified in His ‘foremost’ and ‘crucial’! Issues cles. One is completely ‘unshield- Trinity. We speak here about which the entire people of God ed’! This is the reason why the sacred worship. This third ele- should remember, and respect and dogmatic decisions taken by the ment, which has as its dominant By Archbishop reflect upon. Otherwise they can- Synods of the Church are called tone the doxology on behalf of all Stylianos not be deemed a ‘chosen people’, ‘Definitions’ because they rational spirits, through the ‘offer- of Australia that is, the people ‘belonging’ to ‘define’ the Faith, while the deci- ing’ of all things created to the God. They would be merely an sions that determine the praxis uncreated Creator of all, encapsu- ‘Assembly’ (of a Clergy that ‘does (action) of the Church are called lates the whole ethos of the not fear God’ and of a People who are ‘unstable’).

The ‘boundaries’, therefore, about which we shall speak are not ‘BOUNDARIES’ just conventional demarcations, as we understand ‘national bor- ders’ of countries that are deter- and mined by the oscillations of histo- ry and international treaties. Nei- ther are they territorial ‘proper- ‘SIGNPOSTS’ ties’ of individuals that are defined by a Lands Registry or ‘fixed’ by legally and identifiable ‘Canons’ because they ‘regulate’ Orthodox. Not only inside but boundaries or ‘fences’. the appropriate ‘mode’ of the rela- also outside the Church building. tions and functions of her life in For this reason we confess in wor- Here we shall speak about the communion. ship that God is ‘He, Who at all ‘boundaries’ set by the Fathers times and at every hour, both in who are the defining ‘roots’ of a It must immediately be said, heaven and on earth, is wor- certain lineage and people. Only however, that both the ‘Defini- shipped and glorified…’ (Small these ‘roots’ and these ‘bound- tions’ and the ‘Canons ’ that form Compline). aries’ gather a people into an indi- the clear boundaries as to how far visible family of similar lineage, we can move on stable ground, in In any event, because worship an omogeneia that is permeated by freedom and security, do not combines and concurrently acti- the same ideals and inspired by under any circumstances consti- vates, through the participation of the same values. tute blind ‘impediments’. They the whole Body of the Church, all do not ‘tangle around our feet’ in that is prescribed by both the dog- If the Church, as claimed, is the order to set back the course of life matic Definitions and the sacred most representative Tradition as and thought. This means that the Canons – indeed sanctifying, well as the most authentic Body of boundaries passed on to us, that is through the Holy Sacraments, the the Incarnate God, then it follows the tradition of the Forefathers whole life of the Church militant that the ‘boundaries’ set by the (both men and women), is not a in the world – in our next issue, Fathers, that is the Doctrines force that binds us in a static man- with a specific and more complete which they determined through ner. On the contrary, it is a series article, we shall expound the the Holy Spirit (in Ecumenical of protective and, at the same importance of steadfast Orthodox Councils), drawing upon the time, directional ‘arrows’ that worship. In this way we shall have teachings and the general Revela- guide and steer us with the the opportunity to underline spe- tion of God as it was given to us dynamism of accurate pointers. cific examples of some recent and “at various times” and “in various Therefore, the ‘Definitions’ and entirely unacceptable ‘innova- ways” (Heb. 1.1), then no one has ‘Canons’ of the Church do not tions’ in the sphere of public wor- the right to ‘change’ or to ‘ampu- demarcate only ‘how far’ but ship initiated through lack of tate’ this common inheritance above all ‘towards where’ we can judgement by Archbishop which concerns the whole human move. This is precisely why the Christodoulos of Athens, which race. And for this reason, precise- boundaries are, at the same time, we are readily entitled to charac- ly, the Church is confessed in the reliable signposts. terize not only as imprudent but Creed as ‘ONE, HOLY, also as completely blasphemous, CATHOLIC and APOSTOLIC’. However, for the correct and as our next article will demon- We shall better understand the healthy Church (Orthodoxy), the strate. MAY 2004 6/24 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

DID YOU KNOW? Caligula of Rome had his father, mother and two brothers killed to become emperor. Nero had his mother and first wife killed. Both were hated so much by the people that all references to them were deleted from official Roman documentation.

when the pressures of staff, operations or cash eyes are now turning to Athens, Mia gives us Comment by Sam Saltis flow take over. This month Mia Saris one of a personal account of the current Media fren- [email protected] our new committee members gives us some zy that seems to be enveloping the games and HACCI insight into Planning and research through her how we as proud Hellenes should demon- Planning and research are two activities that involvement in a leading manufacturing com- strate our unity in supporting the ideals of the most companies should place more emphasis pany that competes in the tough market of Olympic Games. Finally we ask Kalle Ama- on, however when it comes to the day to day food manufacturing. natides to provide some insight from the eyes Business Bulletin running of a business, planning and research With less than 100 days to go to the open- of a marketer in a law firm Remember to give are the two activities that tend to be neglected ing ceremony of the Olympics, all the world’s us your feedback at www.hacci.com.au

have seen have been a couple paragraphs further coordinates and provides a struc- Getting of Wisdom Planning with one or two actions and a clear mea- ture that allows everyone in the company sure for the end results. to work towards a purpose and prepares Kalle Amanatides is a Business Development Advi- and Research: Many people use template planning you for those inevitable nasty surprises. sor for Freehills law firm in Melbourne. The scariest words in business documents that have many detail head- Planning sessions can cost very little. What I know about: ings no one understands no one will ever You set aside 3 hours one afternoon, Marketing Mia Saris read and end up collecting dust on the everyone attends, one laptop, one plate of As a services marketer with a law firm, I'd say that Brand Manager: Black Swan Dips Managing Directors bookshelf. sandwiches and you are ready to go. marketing is about recognizing the needs of your Poseidon Tarama Pty. Ltd. Any planning documentation should be Research often poses even more prob- market and delivering a level of service that meets the sim- lems than planning. Research can take expectations of that market. Its all about exchange In many small to medium sized work- ple, easily understood, have clear actions many forms from market research to com- and matching individual and organizational objec- places the terms "planning" and and ways to measure the impacts of the petitor intelligence to target marketing tives. Sounds simple, but getting it right is the real "research" are all but forbidden. Execu- actions. and sampling. Some organisations rely challenge! tives and Managing Directors lose sleep at Planning should involve a cross section heavily on external market research and the thought of large quantities of financial, of the company that is representative of data to help with the decision making. Organizing an event human and technological resources being the various groups within the organiza- Although this form of research can be The secret behind a smooth running event is detail! used without a direct impact to the bottom tion. Everyone's opinion matters in a plan- helpful to companies, it can come with a Everybody remembers those events where things go line. ning session and no one person's opinion great cost and can sometimes be outdated wrong... in fact at most events some things will cer- Many companies choose to develop tac- should carry more weight than the other. or too general. tainly go wrong. An event organizer will just hope its tical strategies, working day by day, mak- The production supervisor for example Much of your research can come from something they can quickly solve. The way around ing short term assumptions and effective- will have an intimate knowledge of the your internal data. Many companies fail to this is detailed planning, contingencies, a dose of ly doing business in the dark. production process, this however doesn't extract the most of their internal systems good luck and the good will of those around The potential consequences? Product make the supervisor the expert. People or ignore the signals that their internal you!Also, a sense of humor never goes astray! and brand failure or even worse market standing outside of the production process data presents them. It can be said that they changes. It may sound dire you say? may have ideas that may provide solu- neglect their own capabilities forgetting Keeping Clients Happy There are rooms full of text books that tions and efficiencies. Microsoft was how to think for themselves. In our competitive age, keeping the customer happy highlight many failures of businesses that known to invite musicians to planning This is almost as fatal as those companies has come to mean exceeding expectations - as the chose a direction, close the shutters and sessions to provide an alternate view. who avoid research all together believing yard stick continues to move, there's a higher demand continue to work without any thought for A plan is not forever, you should be that they have the expertise to predict for quality and value. If you know what your cus- the external environment or internal direc- willing to change the plan based feedback, what the external market wants. tomers expect, that's half way to meeting their needs tion. changes in the internal environment or I have a personal example of a 50 year and making sure they are happy. Through practical experience and my changes to the external competitive envi- Greek born, MD who believes he under- involvement in small business I hope to ronment. stands the taste preferences of a 35 year Fashion demonstrate the some benefits of planning A good plan will have an action list with old Australian woman with young chil- Hmm… tricky question. Whilst I enjoy admiring and research and make some suggestions a set of measures by which the actions can dren. I would argue although this person fashion I have to say my ideas are pretty simple - how it can be done quickly without a huge be measured. In this way when you has an intimate understanding of the prod- stick with what you're comfortable in and what suits drain on resources. review what you have set out to do the uct, being able to understand the wants of your mood. As someone with many interests and The first mistake people make is believ- measure help rate how the organisation the various consumer segments would many moods, fashion for me is a reflection of my ing that planning is the action of creating has performed in relation to the goals you require some form or trial and research. A activities - whether its suiting up for work, lounging a long term direction through a large doc- established. balance therefore needs to be struck in jeans on the weekend, running around in sweats ument that involves many people and This type of planning, often termed between using some business intuition and sneakers - when you're comfortable in your 'skin' months of work. A plan can be a short effective planning allows the company to and thinking for yourselves and admitting then the rest falls into place. statement for a defined period of time establish a clear direction and purpose that you are not mind readers and invest- with select actions. Some business plans I understood by all in the organisation. It ing in some useful research. Sports Provides the balance in life! Sports offer so much - TWO SIDES TO THE STORY - Additionally, after the bombs went off in Athens last week a from spectating and admiring other people's excel- number of television news and radio stations further suggested that lence, to participating and stretching yourself physical The Olympic Dream Greece is not prepared from a security point of view. and mentally. It can offer a refreshing release and In defense, The Herald Sun, ran a piece that reassured Aus- gives you the energy and skills to tackle other chal- Mia Saris tralians about the safety of our athletes. lenges in life! Brand Manager: Black Swan Dips This is commendable and the Greek community should formal- Poseidon Tarama Pty. Ltd. ly thank the Herald Sun for this. In the troubled times we live in Olympics we should ensure that we concentrate on the facts. Well, like most Greeks, the Olympics hold a special With less than 100 days to go to the opening Ceremony in Athens, Greece is spending over one billion dollars on the security of the place in my heart, especially as Athens hosts this there is considerable pressure on Greece and the local government games and the Greek army will be on stand by throughout the year's games. Whilst there has been much cynicism to ensure the safety of athletes and completion of the building games. Greece has utilized the expertise of American, British and surrounding Greece's ability to host these games, and works. Australian security tactics in order to adequately prepare. they have been predicted to be a 'comedy of errors', The media and local government are exacerbating the situation On May the 12th after three days of productive meetings in the Greek's have an ability to perform magic. There by fueling the media frenzy that has enveloped. Athens, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination may be hitches along the way and certainly plenty of As a Young Australian Greek, I feel we have to support host coun- Commission confirmed its renewed confidence that the remaining drama, but the 2004 games will also be filled with life tries like Greece and the Olympic movement by not allowing the venues to be completed for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games will and passion - would the Greek's have it any other media to sensationalise stories that are part of the organisation be ready on time, and that Athens will host successful Games from way? such a large and complex global event. 13 to 29 August. Every time someone condemns Greece, we as a community need Greek community to find a way to generate some good publicity. After all we have Living in Melbourne and being part of HACCI gives so much to be proud of. Events me the opportunity to be involved with the Greek The security budget is three times larger than the one in Sydney, For further details about the below events contact the relevant community of which I am very proud. We have so Greece has no occupation army in Iraq and as far as I'm concerned, authorities. many talented individuals, in so many different fields, unfortunately Australia is more of a target of terrorism than Greece Sydney, Friday 4th June and Melbourne, Saturday 5th June, with so many achievements that go unnoticed and is. ATHENS 2004 International Olympic Torch Relay. Visit our web- unrewarded. HACCI and other community organisa- A 60 minutes program recently ran a segment titled 'Athens site at www.hacci.com.au for further information and event tions strive to recognise our notable achievers and Olympics 2004: The Big Greek Tragedy.' details. share this with the Greek and wider community MAY 2004 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 7/25

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The world had learnt important lessons from "We know how to deal with SARS. share something." the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syn- "We are ready now and much better pre- He said in dealing with disease outbreaks the drome (SARS) and was better prepared to deal pared than last year." principle was the same regardless of whether with further epidemics, World Health Organi- He said WHO officers in China were work- the cause was known. sation (WHO) director general Dr Lee Jong- ing very closely with Chinese authorities. "Clearly we need to isolate, quarantine and wook said recently. "The biggest lesson we all learned (from the at the same time we need to find out what is Speaking in Melbourne ahead of the 18th last major outbreak) including China, was it is causing the problem." World Conference on Health Promotion, Dr very important to share information and it The most recent cases have been linked to a Lee said WHO had been prepared for new doesn't help to be hiding things." Beijing research lab that handled the SARS cases of SARS, detected in China in recent Dr Lee said there was a delay of up to four virus. days. months from when the disease first emerged in Dr Lee said there were no plans yet to issue Four possible cases of SARS, including one November 2002 until February 2003 when travel warnings or quarantine areas of China death, have been reported in the past week in authorities were notified. where the latest outbreaks had been detected. China. "Clearly it was a mistake initially when there "Of course we'll watch and we will make a They are the first reported cases since last was information on the outbreak of some judgement later but as of today there is no need year. strange disease sitting on this for several to issue any travel guidelines which we did last "One of the reasons why SARS created such months," Dr Lee said. year," Dr Lee said. a panic last year was that it was unknown what "It caused a lot of problems for many, that SARS first emerged in southern China's was the cause of SARS," Dr Lee said. was a big lesson we learned. Guangdong province in November 2002 and "Now we know not only the virus, but we "That's why at the initial hint of something has killed 774 people worldwide since. know the DNA sequence of the virus. going on (recently) the Chinese decided to AAP Wonderland Sydney Hunt for Atlantis leads US researcher to Cyprus A US researcher who is convinced the where we believe Atlantis City lays sub- closes its gates fabled city of Atlantis is lurking in the watery merged and waiting to be discovered," he deep off Cyprus will launch an exploratory said. mission in the northern summer, he said The mystery of Atlantis - both whether it Staff shed tears and long-time visitors paid recently. existed and why it disappeared - has fired the their final respects as last rides were called at "We believe our discovery will put Cyprus imagination of explorers for centuries. Australia's largest theme park Wonderland at the centre of the world stage forever," Many believe the ancient civilisation was Sydney last month. Robert Sarmast told Reuters. destroyed in the biblical flood and was the Operators of the western Sydney fun park Sarmast said the east Mediterranean island site of the Garden of Eden. announced in February it would close after 18 is actually the pinnacle of the long-lost city Greek mythology says Atlantis was a pow- years because of consistent losses, difficult and the rest of it is about 1.6 km below sea erful nation whose residents were so cor- market conditions and skyrocketing insurance level. rupted by greed and power Zeus destroyed premiums. Using deep sea maps and clues found in it. The 58-hectare site will be turned into a busi- dent, said. Plato, Sarmast said he has discovered a Some say it is in the Aegean, others in the ness park by a joint venture between ING "We have been coming here since we were sunken rectangular land mass stretching Azores or the Celtic Ridge of Britain, and Industrial Fund (IIF) and developer PacLib babies. It's just so sad. We wish they didn't northeast from Cyprus towards Syria. others put it even farther afield in the South Group. close it." "We are going to sail 70 miles (113 km) China Sea. Employee of three years, Brendan Fox, 21, Asked where they would go, now Wonder- offshore Cyprus, directly over the spot Reuters said it was a magical, but emotional day. land had closed, she said: "Nowhere". "I've seen a few tears shed. I think more will "Luna Park's too far away. The movies ... I come after tonight," he told AAP. suppose," the teenager said. Mr Fox, who left Wonderland six weeks ago For the Webster-William family, of Black- after hearing it would shut down, said he owed town, who held Wonderland passes for the the theme park a lot. past three years, it was the end of an era. "I actually started my career in magic here," "Where do we take our kids? It's the only the now freelance magician said. thing that's close enough to take your kids to," But he was unable to pull out a trick to keep mother of two, Kim Webster-Williams, said. the park from closing, he joked. She said the family, including five-year-old "I had a couple of tricks up my sleeve, but Samuel and Chloe, 6, had visited Wonderland not enough," he said. at least ten times since January. Mr Fox said Wonderland's 400 staff would But she said the atmosphere had been attend a farewell function at the park after the "best ever." gates closed at 5pm (AEST). "The staff were talking and happy. The Sheree Masters and Kara Gorey, both aged snake bloke started crying," she said. 15, said they had visited the fun park annually Wonderland said the majority of its employ- since they were kids. ees had found new jobs. Homes had also been "I've got a picture of me at the entrance when found for 85 per cent of the animals from the I was in a pram," Ms Gorey, a St Marys resi- complex's wildlife park. No unversity students have received promised scholarships No university student in NSW has received According to information obtained by the an equity scholarship promised by the federal Herald from papers prepared by the Depart- The service commenced on Monday 29th March 2004 government. ment of Education, Science and Training, the and operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 p.m. The scholarships, worth up to $4,000 a year, nation's 38 publicly-funded universities did were to be in place for the beginning of the not receive the final guidelines or the first pay- university year in February, The Sydney Morn- ments until the end of February or the begin- ing Herald reported. ning of March. The scholarships are part of a program intro- The Herald said NSW's 11 universities had duced by the government last year to help struggled to implement the program this poorer students with rising tuition and living semester. costs. AAP MAY 2004 8/26 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Windows to Orthodoxy On God and evil spirits The teaching of the Christian Orthodox tradition is that God destroy human beings by leading them away from God, not strength and grace that have been given did not create evil spirits but rather evil originated in creatures only “head-on” but also in subtle ways with deceit, hidden him as in the case of St Paul8.”9 due to their disobedience and alienation from God’s loving actions and above all lies. Jesus himself describes the devil in From the above it must be admitted that God does permit presence. the following way: suffering. However it must be made clear that God does not “He [the devil] was a murderer from the will evil metaphysically, but does so providentially – that is for According to the Orthodox Christian tradition, apart from beginning and does not stand in the truth, the ultimate salvation of the person concerned.10 the good spiritual powers that do the will of God, there are the because there is not truth in him. When he evil spirits which rebelled against God and continue to do evil. lies, he speaks according to his own nature, As to the second reason why evil exists, it must be said that The Church claims however, that formerly they too were good for he is a liar and the father of lies” (Jn 8: God uses the horror and ugliness of evil for the ultimate glory angels, but subsequently fell from God’s presence due to their 44). and salvation of His creatures. Therefore the victorious ones haughtiness and arrogance. The Scriptures claim that these evil From the above words we can see that the chief work of the are those who have overcome evil by good which inevitably spirits broke communion with God out of bitter jealousy and evil spirits is to fight against the truth of God’s saving action means suffering and enduring the evils of this world. The selfish ambition. This then gave way to every manner of evil towards the world even bringing pain and suffering to people Orthodox teaching is very clear in its teaching that since evil and the refusal to give thanks and glory to God. This is an so as to test and allure them to do evil. In his message to the exists, God, anthropomorphically speaking “can do nothing important point, since it affirms the Scriptural truth that every- Church of Smyrna, St John the Evangelist writes: about it” but use it for good – that is to discipline, cleanse, thing that God created was inherently good. In fact the Scrip- “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. instruct and even transform evil for the salvation of His people. tures claim that God created everything within the world for no Beware, the devil is about to throw some of It can only be for this reason that the Orthodox Church, every other reason than for all creatures to enjoy, reflect and partici- you into prison so that you may be tested, year sings during Holy Week: pate in God’s goodness. For this reason evil in general has no and for ten days you will have affliction” “Bring more evils upon them, Lord, bring substantial existence since it is a perversion of goodness. Seen (Rev 2:10). more evils upon the glorious ones of the in this way, it must be admitted that the evil spirits were origi- To those who are unjust, the devil not only encourages but earth” (Isa 26:15 LXX)11 nally and essentially good. Therefore the teaching is that God also supports them to continue in their evil ways. It must be God uses evil, in this case to the proud, so that He can chas- did not create evil spirits but rather evil originated in creatures. stated that God gives way or concedes to such trials brought on ten and ultimately save them. The ultimate example where God by the demons so that in being tested human persons may grow uses evil for God is seen in the crucifixion of Christ. It is for Like angels, these evil spirits are noetic beings or spirits. stronger against sin. In his letter to the Corinthians, St Paul this reason that Hopko rightly stated that However, unlike angels they are evil and exist to darken the states this explicitly: “Jesus’ execution is the most magnificent and human mind so that it can stray from God. They detest what is “you are to hand this man over to Satan for compelling example of God’s use of evil for good and their “serpentine wisdom” leads the human person to the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit good.”12 sin. These evil spirits are neither purely figments of the human may be saved in the day of the Lord” (I Cor Jesus endures the scandal and curse of the cross, becomes an imagination enlisted to act as human scapegoats nor are they 5:5). innocent victim for the ultimate salvation of the world. purely psychological or subjective states of the human mind Being removed from the joy of God’s presence, the human created by guilt incurred from human experiences. The Ortho- person may repent and in the end be saved. Fighting Evil with Good dox Church would claim that they are real forces which sow the The Scriptures urge us to be wary: “Discipline yourselves, seed of alienation from God within the human mind. Further- Other times God does not simply give way, but actually be vigilant. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil more we would also claim that they cannot predict the future or actively allows and turns people over to the evil spirits. In St prowls around, looking for someone to devour” (1 Pt 5:8). know the consequences of their sowing; yet by virtue of the fact Paul’s letter to Timothy we read: “among them are Hume- St Paul also states: that they have acted on the human psyche since the beginning naeus and Alexander whom I have turned over to Satan, so “Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of the world’s creation they have learnt to discern certain pat- that they may learn not to blaspheme.” (I Tim 1:20). On this of his power. Put on the whole armour of terns innate with the human being. difficult issue St John of Damascus writes: God, so that you may be able to stand “Some of the things that are due to provi- against the wiles of the devil. For our strug- Led by their leader Satan these evil spirits believed that they dence are by approval, whereas others are gle is not against enemies of blood and could attain God-like blissfulness and joy in and of themselves by permission… Thus, He often permits flesh, but against the rulers, against the without God. Since they strayed from God, they came to be even the just man to meet with misfortunes authorities, against he cosmic powers of called devils, because, as the word for devil in Greek (diabo- so that the virtue hidden in him may be this present darkness, against the spiritual los) suggests, they divide, slander, separate and destroy by made known to others, as in the case of forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (Eph lying. Their leader, Satan is also called Beelzebul1, Beliar2, Job7. At other times, He permits something 6:11-13). Eosphoros3, the tempter4 and dragon5. He now stands in oppo- iniquitous to be done so that through this The saints of the Church knew of the great powers of the sition to God thereby preventing human beings from attaining apparently iniquitous action some great evil spirits; however they also knew that if they remained with communion with God as well. St Symeon the New Theologian and excellent thing may be brought about, God and were thus continually filled with the Holy Spirit then stated clearly that the devil and the evil spirits in general “con- as was the salvation of men by the Cross. In this would deprive Satan of his power. For this reason they con- tinually stand against us, facing us, even if they cannot be still another way, He permits the devout tinually urged Christians not only to struggle against the evil seen by us.”6 Everything which causes division therefore is not man to suffer evil either so that he may not spirits but to actively initiative strategies to drive them away by of God but from the devil since God primarily is love attract- depart from his right conscience or so that doing good. St Symeon the New Theologian makes this point ing the entire world to this love. he may not fall in presumption from the very clear:

In general terms the task of the evil spirits is to go against the will of God and to hinder the work of Christ’s salvation here on earth. They do this by tempting, provoking and occasioning humanity into spiritually perverted things by lying. In particu- lar the devil as St Paul notes “has blinded the minds of the uestions & nswers unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel Q A of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” (2 Cor 4:4) and continuously “prowls around, looking for someone to I understand why the Orthodox faith does not strength and support in God. This is one reason why the book devour” (1Pt 5:8). In the parable of the Sower, Jesus says that bury someone within the Church if he or she the Psalms is so widely used by Christians as a book of devo- the devil “comes and takes away the word from their hearts, commits suicide. What if a person was insane tion - it precisely helps in moments of trial. Just one example: so that they may not believe and be saved” (Lk 8:12). More- Q or experiencing some other psychological dis- Though I walk in the midst of trouble’ over the devil, and by extension his evil spirits cause affliction comforts at that terrible moment? You preserve my life; and suffering in the lives of people – righteous people as well. You stretch out your hand against the anger of This is clearly witnessed in the classic story of Job who suf- In cases of documented illness, there is no problem my foes, with your right hand you save me. fered unjustly because he did not want to deny his own integri- at all. If the family physician or psychologist treat- The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me: ty or the integrity of God. These torments initiated by the evil A ing the person can verify the fact of psychological Your love, O Lord, endures forever- spirits are carried out for no other reason than to destroy the problems which were the probable source of suicide, Do not abandon the works of your hands. world’s relationship with God in whom there is life in all abun- a simple letter to that effect will prompt the Bishop Psalms 138:7-8 dance. to permit the priest to conduct the funeral according to the rites Such an attitude toward life and its problems will prevent us of the Church. Your use of the mild term “psychological dis- from ever coming to the point of despondency and despair, Why Evil Exists comfort” indicates why the Church keeps to its basic position. which would lead us to such a terrible act as suicide. But you In the Christian tradition it is said that God allows this and even To take one’s own life is quite wrong, because we live as a gift are correct when you raise the question of the difficulty of wills evil for at least two reasons. Firstly this can test whether and trust from God. It is not ours to take away, even when we diagnosing whether mental illness was the cause. When there the human person really desires a life in God and secondly it come to moments of psychological discomfort. is the smallest amount of evidence in that direction, the Church can act as an opportunity chasten or discipline a person. How- Believers, before they ever come to such a point of despera- always acts with compassion, even as it seeks to respect the ever, what is clear in the Scriptures is that God never acts in this tion, should have long developed the practice of finding gift of life from the Creator. way to punish the world. The evil spirits incessantly try to MAY 2004 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 9/27 Windows to Orthodoxy

Cont. from previous page means separation. In accepting God’s redemp- Clearly evil spirits can ultimately be seen as dox Faith, 2.29. tion in Christ and living a life in Christ, human instruments used by God for the salvation of 10 See John of Damascus, Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, 2.22-30. Cited in Thomas Hopko, ‘On “It is one thing to resist and beings will be saved from the powers of evil. the world, ultimately being the cause of our God and Evil’ in Abba, The Tradition of Orthodoxy in fight one’s enemies and However those who do not repent but contin- victorious crowns and life in the Kingdom to the West (Crestwood, NY: SVS Press, 2003), 182. another thing to completely ue to do evil and stubbornly refuse God’s love come. 11 Sung at the beginning of the Holy Week Orthros ser- defeat and subdue them, will be enslaved to everlasting evil. Christ vice during the singing of the Alleluia. putting them to death; for the himself said: Philip Kariatlis 12 Fr Thomas Hopko, ‘On God and Evil’ in Abba: The Academic Secretary and Associate Lecturer Tradition of Orthodoxy in the West, Festschrift for Bish- first belongs to athletes and “And this is my judgement, op Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia, ed. John Behr, Andrew those brave in ascesis, but the that the light has come into St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Louth and Dimitri Conomos (Crestwood NY: SVS Press, second belongs rather to the the world, and the people Theological College 2003), 187. dispassionate and perfect.”13 loved darkness rather than 13 T.P.G. 1:97. light because their deeds 1 Math 12:24 14 1 Cor 15:24. 2 2 Cor 6:15 15 It is not that God will forever punish the wicked but The snares of the evil spirits are varied and were evil. For all who do evil 3 Isa 14:12. Eosphoros literarily means “Bearer of rather that His same presence will bring refreshment on manifold where they can even resort to doing hate the light and do not Light”. It is for this reason that he is described as “O Day those that love the Lord and torment to those who persist good in order to beguile the human person. It come to the light, so that their Star, son of Dawn” in Isaiah. 4 Matt 4:3, in evil. It is only in this way that we can reconcile St is for this reason that St Paul warns his readers deeds may not be exposed. 5 Rev 12:7 Paul’s teaching found in 2 Thess 1:9 (“they shall suffer 6 St Symeon the New Theologian, Catechsim, 3. the punishment of eternal destruction from the presence not to be swayed from the teaching of Christ But those who do what is true 7 Cf. Job 1.12. (or face) of the Lord) with Acts 3:19 (that times of even from what appear to be angels since come to the light, so that it 8 St John of Damascus is here referring to what St Paul refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord). “even Satan disguises himself as an angel of may be clearly seen that their is saying in 2 Cor 12:7. 16 Origen, De. Or., 29:17. light” (2 Cor 11:14). Their primary task is to deeds have been done in 9 St John of Damascus, Exact Exposition of the Ortho- 17 Cat. 2. divert the human person from looking towards God” (Jn 3:19-21). God and this is carried out very discretely. And However, the Christian Scriptures teach that at if they cannot persuade human persons to fall the end in God’s Kingdom evil will not be vic- into sin then they try to have them pass judge- torious. Rather the presence of God who is “all ment on others. The Patristic tradition is unan- in all” will be eternal joy and bliss to the right- imous in its teaching regarding the importance eous and eternal torment and unhappiness to of humility in disabling the power of the evil the wicked.15 One can also detect a positive spirits. One should not try to fight them head- view of demons within the Orthodox Patristic on but simply in all humility redirect all tradition. And so some fathers would claim thoughts to the direction of good. The fathers without their constant temptation in life, this would therefore say that we must try to trans- would not have occasioned a conscious and form any vice directing to a positive effect. For direct resolve to do good. Therefore Origen example sinful anger can be transformed into could state: ‘God-befitting’ anger against all that is evil. “Let us give thanks for the goods revealed to us through tempta- Some concluding remarks tion.”16 The Scriptures tell us clearly that the power On this issue St Symeon the New Theologian of Satan will be destroyed at the Second Com- would go so far as to say: ing and Judgement of Christ14 where the “Learn to love temptations as if they demons will go to the eternal place of torment. are to be the cause of all good in The word for judgement, in Greek krisis, you.”17 BIG CALL SAVINGS AREARE YOUYOU PAYINGPAYING TOOTOO MUCH?MUCH? Alpha Telecom gives you the UNBELIEVABLE rate of 9.9c* to GREECE!

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Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest in your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Mathew 11:28-30).

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GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA ST. ANDREW’S GREEK ORTHODOX THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC 2004/2005

Have you ever asked yourself … how well can I explain and defend the authentic teaching of Airport terminal to Central Station and 15 min walk either through Prince Alfred Park or via the Orthodox Church to my children, grandchildren, pupils, neighbours, acquaintances or Regent Street, or Shuttle bus from Sydney Airport terminal to Central Station and 15 min workmates when questioned, or even to the ‘preacher’ who knocks at my door? walk through Prince Alfred Park. ARRIVING BY TRAIN, Disembark at Central Station for a 15 min walk either through Prince Do you feel that perhaps the time has come to set about some more focussed and serious study Alfred Park or via Regent Street. Disembark at Redfern Station for a 10 min walk down of the Orthodox Christian Faith whether for professional reasons or for your own spiritual Regent Street. development? What might the program for a typical vacation school day look like? Yes? Well then don’t delay any further but contact St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological · College which is currently offering an exciting range of courses for people from all walks of MONDAY TO FRIDAY life. 9.00am – 9.30am Matins · 9.30am – 9.45am Morning Coffee/Tea The Theological College is currently offering the following five day vacation schools (inten- · 9.45am – 10.30am Lecture sive courses) in four foundational subject areas designed for the general public: · 10.30am – 11.15am Lecture · 11.15am – 11.45am Coffee/Tea Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics 5-9 July 2004 · 11.45am – 1.00pm Lecture/Discussion/Video Byzantine History 12-16 July 2004 · 1.00pm – 1.45pm Lunch Introducing Theology 10-14 January 2005 · 1.45pm – 2.30pm Lecture The Liturgy and the Church Year 17-21 January 2005 · 2.30pm – 3.15pm Lecture · 3.15pm – 3.45pm Afternoon Coffee/Tea You can take just one, two or three of these intensive courses in any order. Alternatively, attend · 3.30pm – 4.15pm Lecture/Discussion/Video all four and obtain a St Andrew’s Theological College Testamur (no assessment is involved). · 4.15pm – 4.45pm Vespers · Extended Library hours available until 8.00pm If you hold a three year undergraduate degree or equivalent, you may enrol for a government · accredited Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies awarded through the Sydney College Will the Theological College provide accommodation during the vacation of Divinity. This Graduate Certificate will require participation in the four vacation schools school· week/s? plus the completion of relevant assignments. Additional course units can also be taken in order No. Students will need to arrange their own accommodation. University of Sydney Residential to obtain a Graduate Diploma of Arts in Theological Studies or a Master of Arts in Theological Colleges offer accommodation facilities which are within walking distance of the Theological Studies. College. Contact Darlington House (02 9351 3322), International House (02 9950 9800), or Wesley College (02 9565 3377), for further details. Bookings should be made as early as prac- Who can apply? ticable. Men· or women who hold a three-year tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline can formally enrol in the graduate level program. Will meals be provided during the vacation school week? Refreshments· and lunch will be provided each day (included in the base cost). Can I still study if I do not hold a three-year tertiary qualification? Yes.· Places are provided in the graduate level course units for those who do not have formal Are there any fees involved? entry qualifications but who still wish to participate as auditors. Auditors are not required to Yes.· Each course unit/vacation school has a base cost of $300 for the 2004 academic year. submit written assignments for assessment and will receive a St Andrew’s Theological College Students formally enrolled in the graduate program are also required to pay Sydney College Testamur once they have satisfactorily participated in the four vacation schools. of Divinity fees: $52 entry fee (once only); $52 enrolment fee (per semester); $47 administra- tion fee (per course unit); $77 graduation fee (upon completion). All fees are subject to revi- How much time is a student given to complete their theological studies? sion in 2005. Students simply participating as auditors will receive the St Andrew’s The· full Master of Arts program normally extends for one-and-a-half years (full-time) and no Theological College Testamur upon completion of the four vacation schools and no addition- more than three years (part-time). Students enrolling in the graduate program who intend to al fees beyond the base cost are required. exit at the Graduate Diploma of Arts or Master of Arts level should plan, if at all possible, to complete the four foundational course units within one year. The Theological College requires How do I apply? that all students and auditors must complete the four foundational course units within two You· can request an application form from the Registrar via telephone or email, or you can years of enrolling. download a form directly from the College’s website at www.sagotc.orthodox.nsw.edu.au. Completed applications must be received by no later than Monday 24 May 2004. Applicants Where will the classes be conducted? will be informed of offers for enrolment by Monday 31 May 2004. Acceptance of offers and All ·classes are conducted on campus at 242 Cleveland Street [near corner of Cleveland and confirmation of registration must reach the College Registrar by Friday 4 June 2004. Regent Streets), Redfern NSW. The Theological College is located on the same premises as Payment for July vacation schools must be made by Friday 2 July 2004. the Central Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and the Cathedral of the Annunciation. Need more information? Is parking available? Contact· the Registrar. Tel. (02) 93196145 Fax. (02) 93194281 Email. [email protected] Yes.· Limited parking is available on site. How do I get to the Theological College? Whilst every effort is made to avoid changes to this information, published details may be ARRIVING· BY CAR, access via two gates located on Cleveland Street side of the premises. altered, without notice, at any time. The Theological College reserves the right to withdraw or ARRIVING BY PLANE, Taxi (approx. $20) from Sydney Airport, or Train from Sydney amend any part of its program without prior notice. MAY 2004 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 13/31

DID YOU KNOW? On 5th October 1974, four years, three months and sixteen days after Dave Kunste set out from Minneso- ta, he became the first man to walk around the world, having taken more than 20 million steps. Church of Saint George celebrates 75 years of solid spiritual service For the to the Greek Community of Brisbane bibliophiles...

Editorial by Mr Leo Tsimpikas, Vice-President of the Greek Orthodox A History of Women in the West: from Parish-Community of St George, Brisbane Ancient Goddesses to Christian Saints Edited by G. Duby & M.Perrot (Belknap Press) Over 500 people gathered at The Greek Club & Convention Centre to celebrate The first in a 5 volume series of the history of women, the 75th Anniversary of the consecration with information drawn from many sources - from let- of the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint ters written by secular and religious women to traces George in Brisbane. left behind through material objects. Under the section To celebrate this significant milestone in on Feminine Models of the Ancient World we find an the history of the Parish-Community of St essay on the sexual philosophies of Plato and Aristotle, George, the President Mr Emanuel and under Traditional Rituals Women Share we find Kallinicos, welcomed distinguished essays on marriage in Ancient Greece, religious rituals guests, which included Her Excellency, in Grecian cities and the rituals of Early Christian the Governor of Queensland, Ms Quentin women. Bryce AC, His Grace, Bishop Seraphim, representing His Eminence, Archbishop Art and the Roman Viewer: Stylianos, the Premier of Queensland, the the Transformation of Art from Hon. Peter Beattie MP, the Chief Justice Official Party: L to R Standing: Mrs Toni Kallinicos, Mr Emanuel Kallinicos, Mr of Queensland, the Hon. Paul de Jersey Alex Freeleangus AO, Mr Micheal Bryce, Mrs Kay De Jersey. Seated: Hon Paul De the Pagan World to Christianity AC, the Rt. Hon, The Lord Mayor of Bris- Jersey, Mrs Heather Beattie, Hon. Peter Beattie MP, His Grace Bishop Seraphim, By Jas Elsner (Cambridge University Press) bane, Cr. Campbell Newman, the Minis- Her Excellency Mrs Quentin Bryce AC, Cr Campbell Newman, Mrs Lisa Newman. ter for Education and the Arts, the Hon. This book aims to show that Christian art, meant to be Anna Bligh MP, their Graces Archbishops used in mystic contemplation, developed out of estab- Dr Phillip Aspinall and John Bathersby lished art practices and ways in which art was viewed. from the Anglican and Roman Catholic Unless the reader is comfortable with books on art the- Churches, the Honorary Consul-General ory it may prove a bit heavy going. There are, howev- of Greece in Queensland, Mr Alex Free- er, interesting sections for the general reader of histo- leagus AO and the newly appointed Hon- ries, such as the discussion on Pausanius. There are orary Consul of Greece in Queensland, extensive notes and a comprehensive bibliography. Mr Jim Raptis OBE. Also present were other members of the State and Local Australian Architecture Now Government. By Davida Jackson and Chris Johnson It was a night of reflection, as a multi- (Thames & Hudson) media presentation of the history of the Church was shown depicting from the This is a pricey, large format book showing “some two humble beginnings to the vast range of hundred of the most significant buildings and places” facilities and services offered today. This completed between 1994 and 2000. The introduction portrayed the vision of the early migrants describes Melbourne as a city that overshadows Syd- 'our fore-fathers' as they struggled and ney by its “design exuberance” and this enthusiastic overcame many obstacles, but never los- language carries throughout the text. The photos are Mr Vic Feros, Mrs Helen Raptis, Mr Jim Raptis OBE, Honorary Consul of Greece in ing sight of what might be in the future as great, and the buildings spectacular (with clever use of Queensland, Cr Campbell Newman, Lard Mayor of Brisbane, Mrs Lisa Newman and they laid the foundations and inscribed the lighting to make even the ugly ones look interesting in blue print for the betterment of their com- Mrs Marion Feros some notable cases). Of the many architects featured, munity. were: Mr Dimitrios Costi, Mr Michael several are Greek-Australians. With strong faith, conviction and enthu- Papadopoulos, Mr Basilios Hatzinikitas, A.C. siasm, the main ingredients, they paved Mr Theodoros Grespos, Mr Perry Panos, the way for the generations that were to Mr Peter Karydis, Mr Zaphiris Zaphi- follow. The unselfish commitment of ropoulos, Mrs Mary Cocolas, Mrs The Greek Australian those volunteers was still present to this Katherine Parascos, Mr Lucas Avraam, very day when Mr Kallinicos, together Mr Emmanuel Kassos and Mr Savvas VEMA with the long serving priest, the Very Rev- Psagrellis. erend Father Gregory Sakellariou MBE, Also on the evening the Inaugural presented Life Memberships to ordinary GEORGE PIPPOS AWARD was present- people who have displayed extraordinary ed to a member of the Greek Community The oldest energy and application to the church and who has displayed characteristics of community. They were appropriately Leadership and Meritorious service with- circulating acknowledged at this milestone of the in the Greek Community and in the wider church for their great contributions over Community. The Honorary Secretary of many, many years. our Community, Ms Esta Thiris, together Greek Bishop Seraphim, Premier Beattie and Hon. Jim Fouras MP and Hon. Peter with Mrs Engeline Pippos, mother of the Beattie MP Lord Mayor Newman all spoke about the late George Pippos OAM, presented this newspaper valuable contribution made by the Greek coveted award to the Honorary Consul- their untiring efforts in again raising much Community in enriching the wider com- General of Greece in Queensland, Mr needed funds for the Welfare Trust Fund. munity in Brisbane and Queensland by Alex Freeleagus. Mr Freeleagus accepted It was a memorable occasion for all, and outside maintaining culture, heritage and family this award with great humility and out- the Council of the Greek Orthodox values, and noting that from humble lined briefly his long association with the Parish-Community of St George, sincere- Greece beginnings, Greeks today were to be community and his friend, the Late ly thank their forefathers for all their found in all the professions, in politics, George Pippos. He was deeply moved efforts and directions over the years so education and in private enterprise. The and honoured to receive this award in that the betterment of the Community can former Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Mr Tim George's memory. continue and trust that in turn the same Tel: (02) 9559 7022 Quinn, a Philhellene, also presented Life The Ladies Auxiliary of St George were enthusiasm and goodwill will be instilled Fax: (02) 9559 7033 Memberships to the worthy recipients on recognised and thanked for their hard and entrusted with pride into the next gen- the night. work in assisting in the organisation of the eration who will be the Leaders of Tomor- [email protected] The Recipients of Life Memberships event. In addition, they were thanked for row. ÌÁÕ 2004 14/32 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

Blessing of Peita’s ‘Garden of Remembrance’

The untimely death of Peita Petrides, a 15 year old ily, friends and parents of College joined the stu- student of St. Spyridon College in Sydney, who was dents of Years 7 to 12 for this highly emotional cer- struck by a car during the school holidays in Janu- emony together with Mr. Con Pavlou, President of ary, plunged her family, her friends and the commu- St. Spyridon Parish, Mr. James Phillips, Chairman nity into mourning. The premature departure from of the school’s Board of Governors, and Committee this world of such a beautiful young girl, distressed Members Mr. Steve Coudounaris and Mr. Peter everyone who knew her. It was to be expected then Souleles. that the students and teachers of St Spyridon College Following the Service, His Eminence Archbishop would be deeply affected by the tragedy of her sud- Stylianos in a moving address, spoke of the devasta- den passing. tion that Peita’s mother, in particular, felt at the trag- His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, who officiat- ic loss of this angelic young girl, this spirited per- ed at Peita’s funeral, wept openly with the packed sonality who was so full of life. He spoke of the congregation at St. Spyridon Church along with all unbearable pain shared by him personally, by the the clergy. Her class-mates in Year11 as well as the clergy and by all her friends and teachers. Education Centre Opening teachers who had kept watch at her bed-side with His Eminence said that Peita’s mother, her friends her mother, Mrs Maria Xenos and her father, Mr and all who loved her can draw strength from the on Gold Coast Chris Petrides and the family until the end, were three blessings and powers that come from above - especially affected by Peita’s death. faith, love and hope. He commended the year 11 stu- On Sunday the 25th April, the Parish- cation centre. In order to ease the pain and to honour their friend, dents for the love of their friend and praised their Community of St Anna, Gold Coast It is note worthy to mention that the therefore, the Year 11 students created a garden in gesture in establishing the garden. He wished all was visited by His Grace Bishop building housing the education centre Peita’s memory at the Senior School campus, under- students well in their studies, and reminded them to Seraphim who represented His Emi- was originally owned by Mr & Mrs taking all the fundraising, landscaping, planting, be careful, to be vigilant so that they might resist the nence Archbishop Stylianos. Peter Vaggelas, whose dream it was to upkeep and care. Roses, jasmine, and violets are temptations that come their way, and to keep them- His Grace celebrated the Divine Li- eventually develop this as a school. now blooming around a blue urn in a wonderfully selves safe. turgy in the morning followed by the The education centre is being used to landscaped setting with sandstone edgings. The Archbishop was visibly touched by the out- official opening of St Anna’s education teach Sunday school, Greek school, Responding to the students’ request, on Friday 14th pouring of love from the students prior to and during centre with an Agiasmo service and Byzantine music and also houses St May 2004, His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos the ceremony. He comforted each student separately the unveiling of a plaque. Anna’s youth groups. There is some officiated at the solemn Blessing and Memorial Ser- and inspired them with his fatherly love. It was evi- His Grace was assisted in the unveil- scope for expansion of the centre as St vice for Peita’s ‘Garden of Remembrance’, assisted dent that there is an inexpressible, a mystic bond ing (photo) by Ms Anna Bligh MP, Anna has recently experienced an by Father Steven Scoutas, Father Agathagelos Mas- between St Spyridon students, their Church and their Minister for Education and Arts in increase of parishioners to the Gold teas and Archdeacon Sofronios Konidaris. community that sustains and strengthens them, even Queensland and the Nikiforides family Coast. Peitas’mother Maria, as well as her father and fam- in the most troubled times. who are major benefactors of the edu-

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Health News with Dr. Theo Penklis Childhood Immunisation

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective DIPHTHERIA life-threatening illnesses in children under five COMMON SIDE EFFECTS way of protecting children against harmful Diphtheria is caused by bacteria which are years of age. In addition to causing pneumonia OF IMMUNISATION disease, before they come into contact with found in the mouth, throat and nose of an infect- and joint infection, Haemophilus Influenzae Many children may experience minor side them in the community. ed person. Diphtheria can cause a membrane to Type B can cause swelling in the throat of the effects after immunisation. These side effects Immunisation means to receive a vaccine and grow inside the throat which can lead to difficul- epiglottis (epiglottitis) which can obstruct breath- may include low grade fever, being unsettled, for the body to mount an immune response to the ty swallowing and shortness of breath. A toxin ing and can also cause meningitis. In children, grizzly, generally unhappy, soreness or redness vaccine. That is, when a person is injected with can be produced by the bacteria which can cause both these conditions can develop quickly and if or swelling at the injection site. Oral Polio vacci- or swallows a vaccine, their body responds in the paralysis and heart failure. About 7% of people not treated, will cause death. nation can cause diarrhoea. Measles, Mumps, same it would following natural exposure to the who contract diphtheria can die from it. Fortu- MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE Rubella vaccination may cause a head cold , disease, but without getting the disease. There- nately, because of successful immunisation pro- This is a serious disease cause by the bacteria runny nose, faint rash, fever or joint pains and fore, if the person comes in contact with the dis- grammes, diphtheria is now rarely seen. meningococcus. It is spread by droplet infection. swelling of the facial glands. ease in the future, the body is prepared and able TETANUS There is a vaccine for the C strain of the disease. These symptoms may be concerning and cause to respond to that disease quickly enough to pre- Tetanus is an often fatal disease cause by a bac- Meningococcal disease is an uncommon but the child discomfort, but the minor adverse vent the person getting sick. teria which releases a toxin which attacks the potentially life threatening infection that causes effects of these immunisations by far outweigh nervous system causing muscle spasm usually meningitis and septicaemia. the risks of the disease. WHAT IS A VACCINE? first felt in the neck and jaw muscles causing PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE Generally speaking, if these symptoms do The dictionary definition of a vaccine is a sus- ‘lockjaw’. It can cause breathing difficulties, This is a serious disease cause by the bacteria occur, it is important to give the child extra fluids pension of dead, attenuated, or otherwise modi- convulsions and cardiac arrhythmias. Tetanus is pneumococcus. It can cause diseases such as ear to drink, not to overdress the child, and to give fied micro organisms for inoculation to produce present in soil and manure and enters the body infections (otitis media) or more serious disease paracetamol to lower the fever. immunity to a disease by stimulating the produc- from a wound in the skin which may be the size such as pneumonia, septicaemia and meningitis. Other side effects may occur and if you are con- tion of antibodies. of a pin prick. Tetanus is rare in children today VARICELLA / CHICKEN POX cerned you should discuss these with your doctor Vaccines vary in their make up. Some vaccines because of immunisation, but it still occurs in This is a mild but highly contagious viral dis- at the time of immunisation. contain a small amount of the virus which is previously unimmunised adults. ease. The virus responsible for Chicken Pox is weakened. Some vaccines contain a small WHOOPING COUGH / PERTUSSIS known as Varicella Zoster. Chicken Pox usually WHAT YOUR DOCTOR NEEDS amount of killed bacteria and some a small Whooping Cough also known as Pertussis is a causes a mild illness in children with complete TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR CHILD amount of modified toxin which is produced by highly contagious bacterial disease. It is spread recovery. More serious complications of Chick- IS IMMUNISED the bacteria. The vaccines have other additives. by coughing or sneezing. Pertussis attacks the en Pox include encephalitis and pneumonia. The doctor needs to know if your child is Some contain small amounts of preservatives or airways and causes breathing difficulties. The unwell or has had a severe reaction to a previous antibiotics to preserve the vaccine and some con- child has severe coughing spasms and will gasp THE IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE vaccine, or has severe allergies. tain an aluminium salt which helps enhance the for breath between spasms. This gasping causes The Australian Vaccination Schedule as If your child has had a live vaccine within the immune response. the characteristic ‘whooping’ sound. Complica- recommended by the National Health and Med- previous month (such as Tuberculosis, MMR, The terms vaccination and immunisation are tions of Whooping Cough can include convul- ical Research Council of Australia is shown in oral poliomyelitis or yellow fever vaccine) or an often confused. Vaccination is the term used for sions, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain and the attached table, The National Immunisation injection of immunoglobulin or a transfusion giving the vaccine and immunisation is the permanent brain and lung damage. Programme 2004, and represents the schedule of with whole blood, the vaccination may need to process for mounting the immune response. POLIO vaccines and the ages at which they are given for be delayed. Polio is a severe viral infection of the nervous children born after January 1st , 2004. The doctor should be advised if the child has a HOW LONG DO IMMUNISATIONS system. It causes paralysis of parts of the body. The vaccines used in this schedule are provid- disease which lowers immunity or is having TAKE TO WORK? Since the introduction of polio vaccines, there as ed free. The National Immunisation Programme treatment which lowers immunity such as steroid Immunisation does not immediately protect the been a dramatic reduction in polio infection. does not provide free vaccines for Varicella medicine such as cortisone or prednisone, radio- person from the disease. The normal immune There has not been a case of polio reported in (Chicken Pox) or Pneumococcal disease. therapy or chemotherapy. Certain medical condi- response may take several weeks after vaccina- Australia since 1986. Although some children may be eligible for tions affecting the brain or spinal cord may mean tion and so it may be several weeks before pro- HEPATITIS B pneumococcal vaccine under the National Child- the immunisation may be given a different way. tection occurs. This is a serious disease cause by a virus that hood Pneumococcal Vaccination Programme. A child who is living with someone who is not To build long-lasting protection, a child affects the liver. The Hepatitis B virus is trans- Parents can purchase the vaccines for Chicken immunised for polio may put that person at risk needs to be given a course of the vaccine and the mitted in infected body fluids including blood, Pox or Pneumococcal disease from any chemist of developing polio. Therefore your doctor time of subsequent doses is different for different saliva and semen. Babies whose mothers have once they have been prescribed by their doctor. should be advised if someone lives with some- vaccines. A child who has not completed the Hepatitis B are at high risk of being infected at one who is not immune or has a disease which course for a particular vaccine is not fully pro- birth. When a person gets the disease, they may The Immunisation Schedule for lowers immunity. tected and the course can vary depending on the only have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, Children born from 1 January 2004 age at which the child starts. For example, a child but many will go on to carry the virus for many THE BENEFITS OF IMMUNISATION is normally given Pedvax Hib vaccine at two years. Twenty five percent of the people who The National Immunisation Immunisation does not only provide a safe and months, four months and twelve moths. For carry this virus will go on to develop cirrhosis of Programme 2004 effective way of giving protection against dis- some reason if the child has not received this the liver or liver cancer in later life. ease. It also provides the advantage that if vaccine at the appropriate time according to the MEASLES Age Disease immunised against enough people in the community are immunised, Recommended Immunisation Schedule and was Measles is a serious, highly contagious viral Birth Hepatitis B the infection can no longer spread from person to being immunised for the first time at the age of illness which causes fever, rash, runny nose, 2 months Diphtheria, tetanus person and the disease dies out altogether. three years with Pedvax Hib, then this would cough and conjunctivitis. Complications of and pertussis This is how Small Pox was eradicated from the only require one dose of the vaccine. measles include pneumonia and encephalitis. A Hepatitis B world and why Polio has disappeared from many very serious but rare illness called Subacute Scle- Hib countries including Australia. Australia at the DOES IMMUNISATION ALWAYS rosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) can occur in chil- Polio present time is in the process of certifying that it WORK? dren several years after measles infection. SSPE 4 months Diphtheria, tetanus is free of polio as part of a global campaign to Even when a course has been completed, is a disease which rapidly destroys the brain and and pertussis eradicate Polio. It is however still important to immunisation may not give complete protection. always results in death. Hepatitis B have children immunised against Polio. Measles,Mumps,Rubella,Tetanus, Polio and MUMPS Hib Immunisation is there to protect your child. Haemophilus Influenzae Hib vaccines protect This is viral disease which causes inflamma- Polio Talk to your doctor today about the benefits of more than 95% of children who have completed tion of the salivary glands. It can cause meningi- 6 months Diphtheria, tetanus immunisation. the course. tis and encephalitis. Mumps can cause perma- and pertussis * The information given in this article is of a general However, if vaccines don’t give complete pro- nent deafness and in adolescent and adult males Hepatitis B – or nature and readers should seek advice from their own tection, they will certainly reduce the severity of it can cause infertility. at 12 months medical practitioner before embarking on any treatment. the disease. Three doses of the Whooping Cough RUBELLA Polio or Pertussis Vaccine will protect about eighty Rubella , also known as German Measles, is 12 months Measles, mumps Dr. Theo Penklis is a General Practitioner. He is the five percent of children who have been immu- a mild disease of childhood. It is highly conta- and rubella Director of a group practice in Rose Bay in Sydney’s nised. The remaining fifteen percent of children gious. Congenital rubella infection is a serious Hepatitis B – or Eastern Suburbs. He studied Science at the University who are immunised, if they do contract the dis- problem. This is where infection during the first at 6 months of Sydney and then Medicine at the University of New ease, should receive a less severe dose of the dis- twenty weeks of pregnancy can result in serious Hib South Wales. He did his hospital training at The Prince ease. defects in the newborn including deafness, blind- Meningococcal C of Wales Hospital and The Prince of Wales Childrens’ The effect of immunisation is not always life- ness, congenital heart disease and mental retar- 4 years Diphtheria, tetanus Hospital (now known as The Sydney Childrens’Hospi- long and so for some vaccines a booster dose is dation. and pertussis tal) He is a second generation Greek Australian. His required. HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE Polio grandparents originated from the island of Kastellori- DISEASES WE IMMUNISE AGAINST TYPE B (Hib) Measles, mumps zo in the Dodecanese. He is married with 2 young chil- The diseases we immunise against are : This is a bacterial infection which can cause and rubella dren. ÌÁÕ 2004 16/34 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

DID YOU KNOW? Elvis favourite collectibles were official badges. He collected police badges in almost Travel every city he performed in. Footpaths of Andros

Agios Antonios in Rachi Pigeon house in Kapparia Pigeon house in Korthi Taking a trek around the Island of famed for the five springs at its base. Ano Aprovatou, Paleopoli, Melida, lighthouse at Grias crowning the cove. Andros, with its eye-catching archi- The cobblestone path that leads from Chora Ano Pitrofos, Stapouries The sea is ice-cold and there are springs tecture, terracing and walls erected to Ypsilou is the widest and best-kept on the trickling out of caves as well as a river, the by years of hard grafting, often situ- island. Distance: 9km. Duration: 3 hours. After arriving at Ano Aprovatou, by either mouth of which opens into the cove. From ated on inhospitable mountainsides Height: 0-300m. Drinkable sping water. Sign bus or taxi, the trek begins in the village there, starts the uphill hike back to the swept by the meltemia northern posting: 1 square. Passing the fig trees, vines and olive monastery, which is difficult but rewards with trees on the terracing, the path meanders refreshing views in the gorge. Distance: 11km. winds, can be an exhilarating experi- Chora, Apoikia, Stenies, Gialia towards the lovely waterfalls of Paleopoli Duration: 6hrs. Height: 0-600m. Water drink- ence. and back to Chora offering a stunning view at the sunken harbour able at Vourkoti, Aghios Nikolas and the beach of the island’s ancient capital. Moving towards caves Scenic challenges This is another walk that, for its ease, is very the village, through greenery, one comes rewarding. across more waterfalls. Chora - Sineti - Dipotamata - Kochilou - The second largest of the Cycladic Islands, To reach Apoikia, again one walks up the Having taken in more astounding mountain Korthi Andros, differs from the usually dry, barren wide stone footpath to Ypsilou and over the views, the path starts descending towards Ano islands that make up the rest of the group. The barren hills, littered with shrubs and thistles Pitrofos and vegetation becomes more agricul- This is one of the best treks on Andros. It is numerous beaches, museums and endless and frequented by grazing goats. tural again. Chora comes into view again as difficult, however, and being accompanied by horizons are but some of many things to enjoy However, as one reaches the old stone one moves down into Stapouries. Distance: a guide is advisable. Walking past Sineti, in Andros, only two hours boat-ride away bridge crossing into the village of Apoikia, the 10km. Duration: 5hrs. Height: 200-600m. perched opposite the looming mountain of from Rafina port. scenery changes dramatically offering lush Water drinkable from Paleopolis on. No sign Kourvoulo, one ascends up the gorge where The island is measured at 380 kilometres greenery. posting watermills stand unused for nearly a century. squared and its highest mountain, Petalo, A small detour: a few steps above the vil- The ancient bridges that cross the river are peaks at 997m. lage square is one of the most famous mineral Vourkoti, Agios Nikolas, Achla, eye catching. Once out of the gorge the foot- There is an abundance of fresh water bub- springs in Greece, Sariza. Agia Nikolas path leads southeast winding past the ruined bling up from springs, especially on the east- Back on the path towards the beautifully Venetian castle (Faneromenou) down to ern slopes, where one sees carved gorges and well-kept village of Stenies, a leisurely hike Once reaching Vourkoti, by bus or taxi, one Kochilou and then Korthi. Distance: 9km. valleys overflowing with lush vegetation. down a fertile valley, one comes across the embarks on a difficult trek down a broken up Duration: 5hrs. Height: 0-400m. Water drink- Indeed, one of the ancient names of Andros is tower of Pisti-Mouvela, a relic from the 14th stone paved footpath. Suddenly a medieval able from Sineti on. Sign posting: 3 Hydroussa (the watery one) on account of this. century with its equally old chapel, Aghios stone bridge crossing the river appears, leading ** On most of the walks it is best to take a guide It is true that only few people, other than the Yeorgios. Then on, down to Gialia beach, for a towards the old monastery of Aghios Nikolas. along, such as local sailing instructor/ trekking locals, know of the extensive natural beauty swim and bite at the fish taverna. From there a track leads, past the chapel of guide Cosmas Hatzigrigoriou. Cosmas can be the island has to offer: waterfalls, mountains, Back on the unmarked path, at the top of the Aghios Ioannis, to the beach Achla, one of the reached at [email protected]. churches and chapels, water- and windmills, hill one experiences the breathtaking view of most beautiful beaches of Andros, with the Source: www.greece.gr whitewashed dovecots, archaeological sites Chora, with its Venetian fort, lighthouse and and small rivers. elegant houses. Distance: 7km. Duration: 3hrs. To get to know them, there are many walks Height: 0-300m. Drinkable water from of varying degrees of difficulty on the island. Apoikia onwards. Sign posting: 2 Six of these are clearly marked. Much of these walks are on cobblestone foot paths bordered Chora, Livadia, Panchrantos, by walls built in the original Andriot style Steichiomeni, Messaria return to Chora using schist slate rocks piled on top of one another with vertical ones placed at two-meter This hike is more challenging than the pre- intervals. Following is a list of walks. vious two. Apart from abundant vegetation, one crosses three old stone bridges bordered Chora, Ypsilou, Mesothouri, Lamira, with columns of cypress and plain trees. Menites, Messaria and back to Chora As the height increases, the vegetation becomes sparser until one reaches Panchran- This is a relatively gentle walk, which tra- tos, the 10th century monastery built into the verses through the beautiful countryside of the side of the mountain. villages surrounding the capital, Chora. Of old, the monks were renowned for serv- Apart from the stunning greenery of hillsides ing up large portions of very tasty spaghetti to and valleys there are also several points of the weary traveler. interest along the way. From there, one follows the path down to the At Mesothouri there is the historic church of bridge at Steichiomeni (or Haunted) and back Theotokos (Mary Virgin), Lamira boasts a folk to Chora through the village of Messaria. Dis- museum while at Menites, amidst cool green tance: 11km. Duration: 5hrs. Height: 0-500. groves, is the church Panaghia of Koumoulou, Drinkable water only at monastery MAY 2004 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 17/35

DID YOU KNOW? King Louis XIV of France established in his court the position of "Royal Chocolate Food & Wine Maker to the King." Fruits of the vine Essential ingredients for the kitchen: part 2

By Imogen Coward even be used as a sauce for ice cream! vinegar acidity. It is great for marinating steaks Italy. This one can be found in some good del- Sitting at 6% acidity, white wine and red and adds interest to braised pork flavoured icatessens. The Mediterranean: part 2 wine vinegar belong in the general purpose with prunes, orange rind and cinnamon. It may Grape Must: Produced in Italy, De Nigris’ La category. They’re generally used to add a little also be drizzled over baked fresh fruit such as Saba, Mosto D’uva Cotto is perfect for mari- Grapes are a central element of Mediter- flavour and acidic ‘bite’ to dishes. White wine apricots, peaches and figs prior to cooking. nades, braising meats and de-glazing pans. It ranean cuisine, not just table grapes but other vinegar is also used in making pavlovas. can be found in some good delicatessens. preserved or semi-preserved grape products. Sherry vinegar, especially those that have Verjuice Verjuice: Try Maggie Beer’s Verjuice. It Where would Portugal be without port, Spain been aged for 25yrs or more, is more flavour- Verjuice is the acidic juice obtained by press- comes in two varieties, white and pink, and without sherry, France and Italy without wine? some and refined than wine vinegar. While ing unripe grapes. Usually made from green has a fresh, fruity flavour. Sold in good deli- Setting aside liquor though, there are many quite acidic (around 8%) sherry vinegar often grapes, verjuice has a wonderfully fruity catessens. other grape products used in Mediterranean has a hint of dried fruit and is the preferred aroma (imagine sweet white table grapes, cuisine. choice in Spain for making Gazpacho soup. mixed with a fine dry Riesling and a hint of Some extra tips: Balsamic vinegar is a favourite of chefs such sultanas) and it is very tempting to try drinking Vinegar, like olive oil, should be stored in a Vinegar as Jamie Oliver. Synonymous with the Mode- it. It’s undrinkable though as it also has a fair cool, dry, dark place. Grape Must and Verjuice A wit once defined vinegar as “wine from the na region of Italy, balsamic vinegar is obtained dose of tart apple like acidity. Verjuice goes can be stored likewise, though after opening Egar region of Hungary”. Rather, ‘vinegar’ lit- by the acetification of cooked, concentrated well in cooking fresh fish (especially the vari- they’ll need to be kept in the fridge. A word of erally means ‘sour wine’ (from the French vin grape and wine vinegar which is then stored in eties with firm, white flesh), some chicken warning about verjuice. aigre), even though not all vinegar is wine oak casks, sometimes for more than 100yrs, to dishes and is good for sauces and de-glazing** Verjuice can occasionally undergo fermenta- based (e.g. apple cider vinegar). mature and develop its aroma and flavour. Bal- pans. tion inside an unopened bottle. Although fer- Vinegar is produced through a process known samic vinegar has around 6% acidity and a mented verjuice is perfectly okay to use, when as acetification. Acetobacter microorganisms characteristic sweet-and-sour taste. The Things to try, places to buy: you first open the bottle the cork is liable to produce vinegar by oxidizing ethyl alcohol* younger vinegars are quite sharp, suited to explode out with the force of a small bomb, (the alcohol present in wine, cider, beer and drizzling over veggies or chips. Those that Sherry vinegar: For a full flavoured vinegar, spraying verjuice over anything in the proxim- other liquors) to form acetic acid. This process have been aged for 20yrs or more are try José Páez Morillas’ Vinagre de Jerez , pro- ity (rather like a bottle of champagne that has occurs naturally with any un-fortified wine smoother, slightly sweeter and can add an duced in Frontera, Spain and matured for been thoroughly shaken!). (i.e. table wine) left exposed to the air for a extra dimension of flavour when drizzled over 25yrs. Available from some delicatessens (it’s Although fermentation is not a common week or two. The top of the wine will form a fresh figs (believe it or not). The really mature not an easy one to find though, especially as problem, it’s worth placing a tea-towel over scum (unless it is agitated during acetification) vinegars (50yrs +) have the richest, sweetest, the label is entirely in Spanish). the neck end of the bottle and holding on to it and the wine will taste sour and unpleasant. In most complex taste and the very finest of these Balsamic vinegar: For an ordinary everyday as you reach the last stage of removing the commercially made vinegar the acetification can be drizzled over ice cream. sort, try Mazzetti’s Balsamic vinegar of Mod- cork. process is given a helping hand by inoculating ena (with the red ribbon and 1 leaf) and for Hopefully, the cork won’t fly out and hit any- the alcoholic base material (wine, cider etc.) Grape Must slightly more refined taste try Mazzetti’s thing and the tea-towel will stop the verjuice with the acetobacter cells and ensuring that the Made in a similar manner to balsamic vine- organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (with the from spreading too far. solution is well aerated. gar, the acetification process is halted at 4% silver ribbon and two leaves). Both are sold in A huge variety of vinegars are made from acidity, after which fresh grape juice may be supermarkets. A more refined balsamic, grapes, each with its own unique added to increase the sweetness. Thick and matured in wooden casks for around 20yrs, is * Ethyl alcohol is also known as ethanol. ** De-glazing refers to the process of adding liquid (but- character. Some are good for salad dressings, syrupy, it tastes primarily of black grapes and Rossini’s Aceto Balsamico di Modena, pro- ter, wine, cream etc.) to a pan that has been used to cook others for marinating meat, while a few can sugar with an extra something and a touch of duced by Modenaceti in Vignola (Modena), meat or fish and cooking gently to make a sauce. Wine Review By Imogen Coward Cairnbrae Marlborough Bailey’s of Glenrowan Unoaked Chardonnay, 2002 Founder Liqueur Muscat

Produced in one of New Zealand’s finest wine mak- ing regions, this wine has a very pale yellow colour and aro- mas of citrus with a hint of apricots. Lean, clean and fruity, this wine has a slightly bit- ter sweet flavour, reminiscent in This wine is produced in North Eastern taste of honey Victoria (the home of some of Australia’s dew melons with finest fortified wines) from Muscat a hint of tangerine grapes, ripened on the vine to the raisin and apple like state. It has a deep, reddish brown colour acidity. Smooth, and heady aromas of raisins and caramel with a lingering with a hint of rose petal jam. Flavours of finish, this wine provides an opportunity caramel, dried grapes, oak and a hint of to taste the flavours of Chardonnay, with- spice are complimented by vanilla bean (02) out the vanillin, nut and occasionally and orange peel nuances. The finish is smokey tastes prominent in oaked long and warming with a spirit kick. Serve Chardonnay. Serve slightly chilled with at room temperature with chocolate or grilled fish. coffee as an after-dinner treat.

Cost: under $20 Cost: under $25 MAY 2004 18/36 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA Towards Athens 2004

Australia to field full five-strong Athens media planning surpasses canoeing team Sydney’s: media officials Australia will field a full five-strong white- water canoeing team at the Athens Olympics While construction work on supported by Richard Sleeman, Olympics,” he said. after impressive qualifying performances at venues for this year’s Athens a key media official during the “And you’ve got Zappeion the Games venue. Olympics continues at break- Sydney Games in his role as which is just a magnificent The national squad went into the Athens neck speed, there is already communications director of the building, proven as a media cen- World Cup round, which doubled as one area where the Greeks are Sydney Media Centre (SMC) in tre, ready to cater to the world’s Olympic qualifying, assured of spots in only surpassing Sydney - looking 2000. media accredited or otherwise.” one of the four Games classes - the men’s after the media. Mr Sleeman said the Main Mr Gosper declined to directly C1. Press Centre (MPC) and Interna- comment on the Zappeion facili- But head coach Richard Fox came away The assessment of Internation- tional Broadcast Centre (IBC) ty, saying it was outside his juris- jubilant today as his paddlers also secured al Olympic Committee (IOC) were among only three of the diction, but confirmed his opin- spots in the men’s K1 and C2 and women’s heavyweight Kevan Gosper is city’s fully completed non-sports ion that the Athens’ media facili- K1. that planning for the journalists venues. ties were “first class”. Victorian Warwick Draper produced a per- and television workers who will He has just returned from a Mr Sleeman said about 6,000 sonal best international placing of 14th on be in Athens is better than the two-week visit to Athens to journalists registered at the SMC the final day to beat Sydney Olympian John efforts of his own country Aus- advise officials preparing the and between them made about Wilkie (23rd) and secure his Olympic berth. tralia when it was host four years city’s equivalent of the SMC, the 50,000 visits to the facility in Louise Natoli from NSW also produced a ago. Zappeion Press Centre 2004. Darling Harbour. PB with a 12th place and earned a Games “The briefing of the media Zappeion was already estab- It’s estimated there were 18,000 start in the women’s K1. through four World Press Brief- lished as a media facility, hosting media visitors to Australia for Earlier in the meeting WA’s Robin Bell ings has been better conducted the European Summit during the Sydney Games but that will International Olympic Committee claimed the Australian C1 berth by finishing and more informative than any- Greece’s EU presidency last grow to more than 21,500 in (IOC) heavyweight Kevan Gosper fourth to narrowly edge out Kynan Maley thing else I have seen in the past, year, and is now ready to open its Greece for the Athens Olympics. who was seventh. and certainly Sydney,” said Mr doors, he said. Mr Sleeman said he expected, and take a unified approach. However the men’s C2 spots remain unde- Gosper, the IOC vice president “I think they’re way ahead of with Greece’s higher accessibili- “One of the problems in Athens cided after Duncan Proust and Ben Hankin- and chairman of its Press Com- Sydney in terms of organising ty and the growth in media num- is that they discovered democra- son steamed ahead to finish 22nd and two mission. their media facilities,” Mr Slee- bers, there would be at least cy and that means everyone has places ahead of Mark Bellofiore and Lach- “The Greeks have been willing man said. 10,000 registrations at Zappeion. their own say. There are far too lan Milne, the higher placed crew in the to bare everything to the media He said the finishing touches The success of the SMC was many cooks at present, far too selection event earlier in the year. in the past few years... their com- were being put on facilities for underlined by visits from people many chiefs,” Mr Sleeman said. Those two crews will now race-off at next munication to the media has accredited journalists, the MPC like Nelson Mandela, Bill Gates Strict security has forced the month’s World Cup round in Spain to decide been very honest, very forth- and IBC, while the already fin- and even prominent Olympians Greek Government to set a regis- who goes to the Olympics. right.” ished Zappeion will be for other like Michael Johnson, Marion tration deadline of June 30 for Most of the successful Australian paddlers “They deserve more credit for journalists not accredited to Jones and Maurice Green. the world’s media if they want to showed the benefits of relocating to train on what they’ve done than the criti- cover the sporting events. But for Zappeion to match that make use of the Zappeion facili- the Sydney Games venue at Penrith which cism they’re getting for what still “In Sydney they (the media success, he said all parties ty. More information is available provides a similar course to that in Athens. remains to be done.” venues) weren’t open until a involved in organising the at www.mediainfo2004.gr “We have come away with some excep- Mr Gosper’s comments were couple of weeks before the Athens Games needed to change AAP tional results,” said Fox. “Firstly, we achieved our objective of qual- ifying a boat in all classes...our athletes Athens Olympics spill red ink Americans concerned about should be proud of this fantastic effort.” A Greek minister said budget steroids and terrorists In brief… overruns of the Athens August Olympics reach at least 600 mil- An overwhelming majority of Americans believe the use of steroids *** Main opposition PASOK leader lion euro ($A975.05 million). by Olympic athletes is a problem, while many also worry about the George Papandreou this week announced Public Works Minister Yiorgos threat of a terrorist attack in Athens. the names of those comprising the work- Souflias told the country’s parlia- Nine out of 10 people in an Associated Press poll of 1000 adults cited group charged with monitoring Olympic ment his ministry’s total bill for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs as a problem, with 43 preparations, after the meeting with the Games will reach 2.27 billion per cent of those surveyed calling it a major problem. ATHOC chief Angelopoulos-Daskalaki euro ($A3.69 billion) instead of “It’s just plain cheating,” said C.J. Harmon, an 82-year-old retiree this week. Papandreou emphasised that a the $US1.65 billion euro ($A2.26 from Flora, Indiana. workgroup is being created, not to serve billion) initially foreseen. More than half, meanwhile, say they think the August games will be petty partisan goals, but to support a nation- “This is an increase of around disrupted by a terrorist attack, and four out of 10 believe American al cause -- the Olympic Games. He reiterat- 37 percent,” Souflias said. athletes are more likely to be the targets of such an attack than athletes ed that the Olympic Games concerned all Souflias’ ministry covers only from other countries. Greeks and expressed confidence that the part of the Games’ overall 4.6 bil- The poll conducted for the AP by Ipsos-Public Affairs also contained Games will be safe and successful. lion euro ($A7.48 billion)- budget some good news for keepers of the Olympic flame. A majority of He also referred to the importance of - a figure which will now have to Americans say they are interested in the Olympics, and 76 per cent developing the idea of the Olympic Truce be revised. Public Works Minister think the Olympics have contributed to building a peaceful and better and the Cultural Olympiad, while stating It has built the venues for sail- Yiorgos Souflias world through sports. that the Olympic Games can serve as a dri- ing, canoe kayak, badminton, The status of the Olympics as the world’s premier sporting event also ving force, provided careful plans regard- baseball, fencing, handball, mod- In March, Greece’s Culture remains intact among those polled, with two-thirds saying they are ing post-Olympic use of projects and infra- ern pentathlon, softball, taekwon- Ministry, responsible for another very interested or somewhat interested in what happens in Athens. structure are implemented. do, table tennis and beach volley. large chunk of Games-related Still, 43 per cent said steroids were a major problem, while 49 per cent Most of them are finished, or are construction, presented overruns said steroids were a minor problem. Only six per cent said steroids *** Former US President George Bush will near completion. of around 80 million euro were not a problem at all. attend the Athens Olympics in August, “The previous government ($A130.01 million), but added it The AP-Ipsos poll of 1,000 adults was conducted April 16-18 and has according to a letter he sent to Athens chief gradually revised upwards many had still no clear picture of how a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. Angelopoulos-Daskalaki. of those contracts,” a ministry much it would finally have to pay The poll was taken when the issue of steroids was getting widespread ''Barbara and I cannot wait for the official told AFP on condition of for the Games. attention because of a federal probe in San Francisco, but before any Olympic Games and I am very excited that anonymity. “They are still going through the Olympic stars were named. I will be there. I am 100% certain that your Greece’s new conservative bills, it’s utter chaos down there,” Among those surveyed, gymnastics tops the list of sports they will great country, you personally and the government took office on March a source close to the ministry said. watch from Athens on television, followed by athletics, swimming, Organising Committee are doing an 7. The Games’ security bill alone basketball and boxing. impressive job. The Olympic Games “The current government reaches at least 650 million euro On the issue of terrorism, 53 per cent of those responding believed a belong to Greece and Greece will do every- increased the ministry’s (Olym- ($A1.06 billion) - an Olympic terrorist attack of some sort was either very likely or somewhat likely thing for the Olympic Games,'' Bush pic) spending by just 7.6 million record. in Athens. That was unchanged from a previous poll in February. stressed in his letter. euros,” Souflias said. AFP AP

MAY 2004 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 19/37 Towards Athens 2004 Australia’s swimmers to take their own guards to Athens Australia’s Olympic swimmers will take depend on what the Australian Olympic Com- their own security guards to Athens to keep mittee decides once they get there,” Mr Tasker track of their movements. said. Australian Swimming chief executive He said the Australian swimming team had Glenn Tasker said the guards, currently pro- been briefed on the security situation in Athens tecting the national team at their Gold Coast following three pre-dawn bombings yesterday camp, had been given the all clear from the that rocked a central police station. Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to Mr Tasker said their initial reaction was con- accompany the swimmers to the Olympic city. cern and no one had indicated they wanted to He said he was not sure if the guards would be withdraw from the Games. armed and he refused to say how many would “The feedback from the meeting was that, accompany the team. no, they weren’t worried per se, they were “They keep records of which swimmers go concerned that no one was injured in the bomb where, they have all of their mobile phone blasts, which I suppose is a natural human numbers, and what they do is they put strate- reaction,” he said. gies in place so they can track every athlete,” “I think they’re pretty confident that people Mr Tasker told ABC radio. are looking after their interests.” He said when athletes were competing they But Mr Tasker said if an athlete decided were easy to track because they were either at they didn’t want to go to Athens, they could the pool or resting, but he said Australian withdraw from the team without penalty. Swimming would have to wait on the AOC’s “If that was to happen we would certainly decision as to whether athletes who had com- listen very carefully to what they’ve got to say pleted competition had free access around and I can guarantee you that Australian Swim- Australia’s Olympic swimmers will take their own security guards to Athens Athens. ming would not place any of its athletes in any “Athletes who have finished competition get danger,” he said. safe place to be then that athlete can make that penalty and it would not impinge on their a little bit more freedom, although that will “And if any athlete believes that it’s not a decision to withdraw completely without future selection on any of our teams.” (AAP) Stars and the Flame Athletes warned to watch out for drink spiking Fears of drink spiking have led Australian things like keeping an eye on their drink bottle Another concern is buying food supplements Athens organisers Olympic officials to warn athletes to keep a when they’re at training sessions, don’t con- and protein powders overseas. close eye on their drink bottles in Athens. sume things that could have been interfered “Particularly from a lot of countries that reveal torch plans Australian athletes have also been urged to with,” Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) don’t have as much regulation of the industry stick to wrapped sports bars and other sealed sports dietitian Louise Burke said. as we have in Australia, there’s a very real fear Star athletes and famous actors will be foods to ensure they avoid consuming conta- “It’s a risky area out there.” there are contaminants in some of the supple- among the torch bearers when the Olympic minated products. She said the Australian team would take a ments and can cause inadvertent doping,” flame for Athens makes its unprecedented And with less strict laws in some European supply of its own food to Athens but to do so Burke said. round-the-world journey, organisers said countries relating to dietary and protein sup- was not a bad reflection on the quality of “What we’re trying to do is to alert athletes recently. plements, athletes have been told to check Athens food but would ensure athletes who to be responsible and to understand the risks of everything they put into their mouths. couldn’t access food at the athletes’ village what they’re doing and to find a path that’s a Australia’s 400-metre Olympic champion It’s all about ensuring Australian athletes had a safe alternative. middle ground towards being overly paranoid Cathy Freeman will carry the torch at the start don’t inadvertently take a banned substance “The idea is to have wrapped and sealed and fearful and careful and cautious.” of the relay in Sydney on June 4. which could result in a positive drug test at the food so when the athlete consumes it they can Walker Nathan Deakes said he was always Later in Brazil - in the flame’s first appear- Olympics. unwrap it themselves and know that it’s a conscious of keeping an eye on his drinks dur- ance in South America - the torch will be car- “Athletes need to be educated about taking sealed food and it hasn’t been tampered with ing training, while officials took over the job ried by soccer stars such as Pele, Ronaldo and responsibility for what they put in their by anybody,” Burke said. during competition. Zico. mouths and certainly, without trying to make “That’s bordering on paranoid I guess but “We have drink handlers on the tables and In the United States, the torch will be car- them paranoid, we try and keep them aware of it’s a reality that people need to be careful.” they keep an eye on our bottles,” he said. ried by NBA legend Magic Johnson, Olympic gold medallists Gail Devers, Michael Johnson, Carl Lewis and Edwin Moses, as well as by actress Jennifer Aniston, who is of Greek descent. The flame was lit in Ancient Olympia on March 25 and was brought to Athens’ marble stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. It will burn at the stadium until June 4, when it starts a 78,000-kilometre global journey across six continents, 27 countries and 33 cities with some 11,000 runners. The 78-day itinerary includes groundbreak- ing African stops in Cairo, Egypt and Cape Town, South Africa, and a first South Ameri- can appearance in Rio de Janeiro. Other stops include the war-divided island of Cyprus and Istanbul, Turkey, in the latest overture by Greece to heal traditional rivalries. All past Summer Olympic cities are on the list - and the 2008 host Beijing. In the United States, it includes Los Angeles, St Louis and Atlanta. The flame also is scheduled to pass through New York, where many expect some com- memoration linked to Ground Zero. The torch relay returns to Greece on July 9 for the second half of its domestic relay. Hollywood star Angelina Jolie will carry the Olympic torch during one of the final stages of the relay. Jolie will run with the torch the day before the start of the August 13-29 Olympics.

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Sports writer Peter Mirror as a copyboy in Frilingos, 59, died sud- February 1962. denly in Sydney earlier In September he was this month after suffer- inducted into the Greek ing a heart attack at Australian Sports Hall work. of Fame for “Services Mr Frilingos, 59, was to the Media” spanning the chief rugby league four decades. SPORTS writer for The Daily The Millennium Heri- Telegraph. Mr Frilingos tage Council of the - known affectionately Archdiocese attended The Greek Australian VEMA as Chippy because of his Greek his funeral in Sydney on Monday background - started on The Daily 10th May 2004.

Athens mayor promises Olympics of ‘joy and partying’

Just short of 100 days before the start will be finished,” insisted Bakoyanni. of the Olympic Games, Athens mayor Enthusing on the charms of the Greek Dora Bakoyanni brushed aside security capital, Bakoyanni said that Athens had concerns and promised a huge party everything to offer the visitor. for visitors to the Games in August. “The quality of life, it’s that of the city of Athens, that of the sea. We don’t need Bakoyanni began an international tour much help to have a very good way of here today to promote the charms of the life. Greek capital. “Three thousand volunteers will be on With the Games dogged by negative hand to welcome visitors, to show them publicity over building delays and securi- the town, to make life easier and answer ty concerns, Bakoyanni said Greece had all questions. We’re known in Greece for suffered from the fallout of the terrorist our hospitality and we’re going to keep threat following the events of September this reputation.” 11, 2001. And Athens will be the most secure city But she stressed that all those concerns in the world during the Games, she insist- would be forgotten after the giant party ed. which the inhabitants of the Greek capital “We have spent three times the budget intend to throw for the world when the of Sydney - $US800 million ($A1.1 bil- Games begin on August 13. lion) solely on security. Some 45,000 “It’s the first major event since Athens mayor Dora Bakoyanni highly trained police and soldiers will be September 11. The international press are mobilised. We also have the umbrella of therefore looking to create worries,” “It’s easy to exaggerate the security con- architect Santiago Calatrava, would be NATO.” Bakoyanni told AFP. cerns. It’s important to have a good bal- ready on time, and that 90 per cent of the The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation “They are examining Greece with a ance between quality of life and security. Olympic venues had been completed. will provide air and sea surveillance to critical eye. But looking at what was writ- Athens will be a city of joy and partying.” “There remains the stadium roof and protect the Olympics from chemical, bio- ten about Sydney before the Games we Bakoyanni said the controversial roof the 14-km marathon route which have had logical or radiological attack. feel much better. on the main stadium, designed by Spanish delays but on which we are working. It AFP IOC gives Athens all-clear for August Games

Olympic officials banished long-standing fears that Athens three small bombs exploded without causing casualties near we are completing a seven-year project in four years," would not be ready for August's Games, giving the Greek an Athens police station. Greek police blamed the attack on Angelopoulos told Oswald. capital the green light today. local radicals who have staged similar bombings. "We had promised that Greece was fit for the Games and we Denis Oswald, the International Olympic Committee's chief Despite the bombing, Oswald found nothing to criticise in are keeping this promise." inspector, had repeatedly warned organisers about delays in a one-billion dollar security effort that includes the involve- More than half the venues, as well as major infrastructure building facilities but he said his confidence was now sky- ment of NATO. The amount is nearly four times the amount projects including new train and tram lines, are still weeks high. spent on the 2000 Sydney Games. "It (the bombing) was a from completion, unlike previous Games when most prepara- "In the past we had doubts. I am very happy to report that very local activity," Oswald said. "It happens from time to tions were in place months before the opening ceremony. all these doubts have disappeared," Oswald told reporters time. It did not happen in a secured Olympic area. This can Builders are still working round the clock and the Athens after a final three-day inspection that included talks with happen everywhere (in the world)." landscape changes daily as projects are completed. Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Athens Games "It does not effect our assessment on security." The erection of the first arch above the stadium to hold the officials. In a sign of their new-found confidence, Athens organisers 18,000-tonne steel and carbon panel structure was a dramatic "We had a lot of yellow or red spots before, indicating some admitted during Oswald's visit that they had wasted the first new addition to the city's skyline. projects were at risk," Oswald said. "In construction now, three years of preparations, mainly due to political infighting Over the coming days, the second arch will also be moved nearly all is green. about the awarding of major projects. into position at the opposite end of the stadium so the latticed "No single project is at risk. Everything will be delivered on Oswald visit started when builders successfully began slid- blue translucent roof can cover the 55,000-seat arena. time. A full test on a Games scale will be possible," he added. ing a huge steel roof over the main Olympic stadium - one of As well as protecting the stadium from rain, the roof's car- "I am very confident." the IOC's biggest concerns. bon panels will provide protection against summer tempera- The Greeks have endured withering criticism about the pace Athens Olympics chief Gianna Angelopoulos said organis- tures and has broadcasting and surveillance cameras attached of their preparations for the Games that begin on August 13. ers had made up for the lost time. to it. Security precautions came under the spotlight last week when "Athens has won back three years of lost time...it's a fact that Reuters