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Spiro’s Finest Hours
From 1972 to 1984 the Greek Radio Hour, with disco cavalaris (disc jockey) Spyridon “Spiro” Demetrios Savvides, served to entertain and inform with music and news from the homeland. This was only one of the many endeavors Spiro developed in his varied career.
A Man of the Sea
What more appropriate title could have been given to this man, Plato Dionysios Kourkoumelis (Mellis)? Throughout his life as an accountant and businessman, his love of the sea has played a major role.
The Grilling of Pericles
On the way to his interview Pericles “Perry” Homer Scarlatos, while clutching several manila folders full of family history and photos, said “I’m ready for my grilling.” This comment truly represents this man who has always been thoroughl
She’d Rather Dance Than Eat
At three years of age Marina Dochios Plastino followed her older sisters to school as she felt she belonged there with them. Eighty-three years later, at 86, she is still on the go.
Stitching Through Time
She is a devoted Seattle Mariners baseball fan. She is an accomplished seamstress. She never wears black. She enjoys a glass of wine or a vodka tonic before dinner. She never has a bad word for anyone. Clara wants to be remembered as enjoying life to the point of sharing what she has in talents, money and love with those with whom she comes in contact.
East Side West Side
Magdaline “Molly” Tsalaky (nee Barbas) treasures the musings of her father’s writing on whatever paper was available, even the back of vegetable can labels.
Spokane’s Gentle Giant
It’s not just George Alex’s height, but the extent of his generosity and honest reputation that earn him this title.
The Bellingham Beat
Spiro “Spedo” Southas spent a lot of time as a cop in Bellingham, Washington, but he probably spent as much time visiting fellow Greeks throughout the state.How did Spiro become “Spedo”? He believed his name to be “sissified” so he claimed the nickname himself and has kept it ever since.
Everett Remembered
Agriculturist, author, cook, community leader all describe this man who began his life in Everett’s tough Riverside district and rose to prominence. Panos (Panagiotis) “Pete” Koutlas tells his story as a lifelong Everett resident.
Born To Be Greek
It was the 50s. They called her Faye and she called her Theo Panagioti Nicolaou Papageorgiou “Uncle Pete.”
Spin’s Friendly Entrepreneurial Style
In the 1900s many Greeks found financial success in the food and beverage businesses. Spiro “Spin” Nicon’s entrepreneurial skills, honesty and friendly personality made him one of those Greeks in Seattle.
One Hundred Pies for Apple Days
Cashmere, with its apple orchards and factories was a change from the coffee shops and small churches that had been typical in Anna’s Greek village of Vitalo. Although she spoke no English it was not difficult for her to adjust to life in Cashmere, Washington.