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On the cover: 

Mandy Jabero and 

Dominick Arabo tied the knot 

on September 13, 2009. 

Above: Ashley Maza and 

Christopher Hindo, 

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CONTENTS MARCH 2011 

THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 8 ISSUE II 

features 

44 Applause and Accolades 

By Vanessa Denha Garmo and Joyce Wiswell 

Chaldean Chamber bestows honors 

46 Looking for Answers 

By Joyce Wiswell 

Families grieve after store killings 

48 Springing Out 

By Joe Gasso 

CASAs plans big this semester 

the annual wedding issue 

24 A Chaldean Wedding 

Survival Guide 

By Crystal Kassab Jabiro 

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26 From Aisle to Zeffa 


Website celebrates Chaldean weddings 

28 Chaldean on the Street 

By Anthony Samona 

What’s the most unique thing you’ve 

seen at a Chaldean wedding? 

32 Shower Power 

By Crystal Kassab Jabiro 

Throw an unforgettable event 

34 Disaster: Averted 

By Andrew Keina and Lawrence Yaldo 

Try these tips from the pros 

36 The Counselor Is In 

By Iklas j. Bashi, LPC, NCC 

After the wedding, the real work begins 

38 One on One 


Shenandoah Country Club: 

Confessions of the wedding staff 

50 Sports 

By Steve Stein 

Roundup 

departments 

8 From the Editor 

9 Guest Columns 

By Michael Sarafa 

Dads and daughters 

By Caroline Bacall 

Living in the real world — 

outside the Chaldean community 

By N. Peter Antone 

It is wrong to stereotype Muslims — 

and anyone else 

12 Noteworthy 

15 Bulletin Board 

16 Chai Time 

18 HALHOLE! 

20 Obituary 

20 Religion 

52 From the Archives 

The Yatooma Family 

54 Classifieds 

56 Events 

Winter Gala 

AFPD Gala 

40 Jewel of the Middle East 

By Weam Namou 

Chaldean designer has international following 

42 Blast from the Past 

Happily, love never goes out of style 


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Saying ‘i do’ 

Approaching seven 

years of marriage, I 

had a thought: the 

wedding day is never really 

over. Every day you wake up 

next to your spouse and with 

your words and your actions 

you say “I do” all over again 

— or maybe you are saying 

“I don’t.” 

With your kind words, 

goodbye-for-the-day kisses, 

welcoming big hugs home 

and those little things you do 

such as clean the snow off 

her car, you are saying “I do” to her all 

over again. 

I do choose to love you. I do 

choose to care for you. I do choose to 

live my life with you. 

The other day I was 

watching one of my two favorite 

reality shows, “Extreme 

Makeover: Home Edition.” 

The team built a home for a 

soldier who was wounded in 

the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. 

The woman he was dating at 

the time stayed by his side day 

and night even when doctors 

gave him a 5 percent chance of living. 

She said I do before they walked 

down the aisle. The two were married 

on the show. 

She says I do every day in therapy 

as he struggles to walk, talk and 

move his arms. She says I do every 

day she pushes his wheelchair when 

he tires from standing on his feet. She 

says I do every day she pushes him 

to achieve more in his recovery. She 

says I do by not complaining about his 

predicament. 

The wedding is a fabulous, elegant 

and fun day but the marriage is a commitment 

to say “I do” every day with 

everything you do for your spouse and 

with your spouse. 

In this annual wedding guide, we 

Vanessa 

denha-Garmo 

EDITOR IN CHIEF 

CO-PUBLISHER 

offer you valuable tips and insight 

from the experts about 

planning your nuptials. The 

day continues long after the 

zeffa is played and the halholes 

are over. 

In addition, the wedding 

day is about you — the couple 

— and the day should be 

a refl ection of your relationship 

and your personalities. It 

is not about comparing your 

wedding to others’ or trying 

to outdo the last wedding, it 

is about your love and commitment 

and your continued I dos long 

after the wedding day. 

Our articles and advice from vendors 

give you ideas on how to customize 

your wedding day to mirror your life 

as a couple. 

Perhaps you are not planning a 

wedding but you are planning to attend 

the annual Chaldean American 

Chamber of Commerce Dinner 

at Shenandoah. If so, we give you a 

sneak preview of the award honorees 

and their contribution to the community, 

both from a business and humanitarian 

perspective. This year’s special 

tribute goes to Bishop Ibrahim N. Ibrahim. 

These honorees say I do every 

day as well but their I do is to their 

business and commitment to helping 

others. I do choose to help others. I 

do choose to grow my business. I do 

choose to lend my talents and expertise 

to the community and its many organizations. 

Every day we make choices to do 

or not do something or another. We 

may do this out of habit without even 

realizing it. Think about all the decisions 

you make during the day and 

how many of them are made without 

giving a second thought. That includes 

how we treat our spouse. 

We make decisions to get married, 

have a big or small wedding, open a 

business, build a business, and give 

back to the community through charitable 

contributions. We decide what to 

eat every day, what route to drive that 

day and what time we go to bed, and 

we also decide if and how to pray — 

or not. 

the wedding is a fabulous, elegant and fun 

day but the marriage is a commitment to say 

“i do” every day. 

 

You even made a decision to subscribe 

to the Chaldean News and read 

this month’s issue and this editor’s 

note. That is an “I do” to stay connected 

to the community and know what is 

going on around Metro Detroit. 

Every decision we make is an “I 

do” — a commitment to someone or 

something. 

What are you saying “I do” to today? 

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GUEST columns 

Dads and daughters 

Michael G. 

Sarafa 

SPECIAL TO THE 

CHALDEAN NEWS 

The E.C.R.C. Youth Group 

was to hold a Daddy/ 

Daughter Dance on February 

5 at Shenandoah. Due to 

the lack of reservations — only 

60 people, including the girls 

— the event was cancelled. 

The very next day 520 people, 

mostly men, showed up at 

Shenandoah to play cards, buy 

squares and watch the Super 

Bowl. 

These events are obviously 

not directly related to 

each other but their juxtaposition 24 

hours apart raises some interesting 

issues. Over the years, the Chaldean 

News has endeavored to cover some 

of the tougher social issues pressing 

our community. In the context of 

covering happenings at high schools, 

education issues and talking with our 

young people, we continue to hear 

anecdotal evidence of some not-sogood 

things. 

We have heard reports regarding 

young Chaldean ladies, sometimes 

directly from school counselors, of increasing 

trends in truancy, 

smoking and even sexual activity. 

While hopefully these 

trends are confined to a small 

minority of our young people, 

nearly everyone, including 

teens themselves, agree that 

these type of behaviors are on 

the uptick. 

The days of young Chaldean 

women as second-class 

citizens are over. Today, most 

attend and graduate from 

college. Many go on to successful 

careers including an increasing 

numbers in the fields of medicine and 

the law. Many others, on their own volition, 

become young mothers and raise 

a family — a beautiful calling in its own 

right. 

But are there too many fathers not 

paying attention to what’s going on 

in their daughters’ lives? Are the fathers’ 

expectations of their daughters 

outdated? Is it the dads who box our 

girls into norms from two generations 

ago, causing us not to notice what is 

really going on? Is it us that want, for 

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them, the good husband and for us, the 

grandchildren? 

These are tough questions. But at 

least this much is true. We can’t ignore 

our daughters in their often awkward 

post-adolescence stage the way 

our fathers did our sisters. They want 

We can’t ignore 

our daughters in 

their awkward postadolescence 

stage 

the way our fathers 

did our sisters. 

to know that we care about them and 

what they think — that we think they 

are beautiful and smart and funny. Our 

contribution as dads to their self-esteem 

is immeasurable. 

There is a whole world out there 

beyond Detroit and the Chaldean community. 

Some of our girls will venture 

into this new world and their relationship 

with their dads will necessarily 

change. It may be that they won’t 

live 10 minutes away from us and that 

we won’t see the grandchildren every 

weekend. The communication norm 

may be Facebook and Skype. 

This makes the time with them important 

now more than ever, not to replace 

lost time in the future but to make 

sure that we send them into this new 

world with the right priorities and values. 

For generations, dads have done 

everything we know how do to make 

sure that our sons can be successful. 

It’s time now to do the same for our 

girls. It doesn’t matter much if we miss 

a Daddy/Daughter Dance, but it could 

matter if we aren’t an important part of 

their lives. Trouble may be lurking, or 

they may be gone before we know it. 

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GUEST columns 

Living in the real world — outside 

the Chaldean community 

It all started with an idea. 

What if? 

Although the likelihood 

of moving out prior to marriage 

seems to be increasing in 

younger generations, structural 

and cultural bases of traditional 

family values have held back 

many aspiring Chaldeans. We 

are expected to live in America 

but still adhere to our parents’ 

ways of living. 

Bringing up the subject of 

moving out of state for the first 

time was tough, but I had to prove to 

my father and mother that I was ready 

to take on the challenge of being out of 

my comfort level and going to graduate 

school in Arizona. 

I’m not alone – a lot of young people 

want to leave Michigan to pursue their 

education, career or dream of making 

it as an actor, comedian, poet, athlete, 

musician or dancer. 

Veronica Dallo, 24, left White Lake 

two years ago for North Scottsdale, 

Arizona. “My dad was more supportive. 

My mom still wants me to move back 

By Caroline 

Bacall 


CHALDEAN NEWS 

home,” she said. “At first, I was 

nervous. I wasn’t sure if I was 

making the right decision.” 

Since moving out west, 

Dallo has opened her own 

business, Above All Insurance, 

in Phoenix. “My parents have 

done so much for me. All of 

the hard work and effort I put 

into my business, I can only 

hope, will pay off in the end,” 

she said. “Although I miss my 

family and friends, I don’t regret 

moving away at all.” 

Heather Karim, also 24, is living in 

Boston to achieve a Masters in Physician 

Assistant Studies at the Massachusetts 

College of Pharmacy and 

Health Sciences. 

“Those who don’t pursue their goals 

and dreams are short-selling themselves 

and will regret it later on,” said 

Karim, who hails from West Bloomfield. 

“You have to be willing to make some 

sacrifices to attain greatness.” 

Karim has resided in Boston for two 

months and said it’s a great experience 

so far. “It has taught me to be a strong, 

courageous individual and more selfreliant, 

she said. “Although I miss everyone 

I love at home, it’s a small price 

to pay for a lifetime of rewards.” 

Carlos Shabo, 25, currently resides 

in Sterling Heights but hopes to make 

the move to California to pursue his 

passion for acting. 

“I would love to move to LA because 

that’s where my dream is. I want 

to be a part of the film business, wherever 

that opportunity may be,” he said. 

“If I have the opportunity out of state 

and if my parents don’t support me, I 

would still give it a go. Life is about 

taking chances. People in my position 

need to ease their parents into the situation 

and have a realistic plan.” 

For parents who object to their 

child’s plan to move out of state, I offer 

another perspective. 

“You’re leaving your family and everyone 

behind.” 

It is not selfish to seek opportunity 

or to go after one’s dreams. With a 

well-intentioned, Catholic upbringing, 

your children will not abandon you or 

the rest of the family. Not only will your 

son or daughter become well-rounded, 

they will be given a chance to focus on 

how they can improve on their weaknesses 

and build on their strengths. 

“We trust you, but we don’t trust 

other people.” 

Being surrounded by people and experiences 

are inevitable. Have faith in the 

way you raised your children and trust in 

your son or daughter’s ability to decide 

the right crowd from the wrong crowd. 

Life is about family and opportunity. 

Many of the Chaldean community’s 

hardworking fathers, mothers and singles 

had to navigate their way to America 

and start from scratch, not only for 

opportunity but for freedom and a better 

life. Shouldn’t the same enthusiasm be 

expected from young adults who want 

to explore opportunities elsewhere? 

“You’re getting older, and now would 

be a good time to meet someone.” 

Although awareness of age is good, 

let your children decide what they feel 

ready for. There may be a prime age to 

get married, but who is to say what age 

is too young or too old to get married? 

Chaldeans in their late teens and twenties 

are growing intellectually, mentally 

and emotionally; there could be a significant 

change in personality characteristics, 

habits and routines within the 

age frame that is “ideal” for marriage. 

Finally, I offer some advice to aspiring 

Chaldeans: If you want to take a risk in 

the world outside of Michigan, it’s yours 

for the taking. Remember that tomorrow 

is not promised, and life will have its 

highs and lows. I fully encourage you to 

make the most of your life and give yourself 

a chance to see where life will take 

you, wherever that may be. Be sure you 

are willing to accept whatever happens 

— and take life day by day. 

West Bloomfield native Caroline Bacall 

is working towards her masters in 

education and secondary certification 

at Arizona State University in Tempe, 

Arizona. 

It is wrong to stereotype Muslims — 

and anyone else 

After the terrorist attacks 

of 9/11, some in the 

West started to view 

Muslims with skepticism and as 

a potential threat. This was aggravated 

by some news media, 

politicians and militants who 

manipulate fear to gain support. 

They point to what they 

view as controversial aspects in 

the Muslim religion as evidence 

of Islam being inherently violent 

in nature, in comparison with 

Christianity, which advocates 

peace and forgiveness. 

But does history support the notion 

that Muslims are violent and Christians 

always peaceful? Not really. Although 

the majority of both worshippers have 

exhibited examples of peaceful co-existence 

throughout history, many others 

from both religions have exhibited 

violent tendencies as well. Examples 

include the religious wars in Europe 

between Catholics and Protestants, 

which claimed tens of millions of lives 

during the medieval ages and lasted 

decades; the burning of Muslims and 

Jews by Catholic Spain; and the massacres 

during the Crusades wars. We 

N. Peter 

Antone 


CHALDEAN NEWS 

know the Christian participants 

were wrong and did not 

follow Jesus’ commandment 

to love thy neighbor; but, for 

them, this is the way they interpreted 

Christianity. During 

the same medieval times, the 

Muslim empires sought military 

expansion, institutionalized 

slavery and treated women 

badly. 

Many of us know from personal 

experience that many 

Muslims are very tolerant. This 

is my personal conclusion after living 23 

years in Iraq without a single incident 

of religious intolerance. I realize others 

might have had a negative experience 

and things might have changed since 

the 1970s, but I cannot deny my own 

experience. History also reveals that 

Muslims were more tolerant toward the 

Jews than European Christians during 

the centuries prior to the current Middle 

East conflicts. 

An explanation of the above inconsistencies 

might be that when members 

of either religion exhibit violent acts, 

they are interpreting their religion as allowing 

violence. When acting humanely, 

both sides were interpreting their 

faith as promoting the tolerant side of 

human beings. Thus, while thousands 

of Muslims I met in Iraq while growing 

up interpreted their religion in a tolerant 

manner, the extremists of today and the 

Al-Qaida types interpret the same religion 

in a violent manner. Accordingly, 

one needs to judge different groups of 

Muslims by how each interprets Islam 

and by how they conduct their lives, 

not by how we, or third parties, do the 

interpreting. 

Contrary to the view of some, there 

is room for interpretation in Islam. 

The Hadith, which forms the basis for 

much of Islam’s tradition, was written 

a couple hundred years after the death 

of the Prophet Muhammad by authors 

who relied on tales transmitted over 

many generations. Accordingly, a Muslim 

might assign different weight to the 

various stories. The Quran was not reduced 

into written classic Arabic until 

decades after the death of Prophet Muhammad, 

giving room for some Muslim 

scholars to assess the comparative 

weight to be given to different verses 

and their meaning. As a result, there 

are several sects and groups within Islam 

that are extremely peaceful, such 

as the Sufi, Liberal Muslim movements, 

and the many millions of moderate 

Muslims all around the world. 

This column is not intended to diminish 

the threat posed by Islamic 

fundamentalists and extremists, such 

as those belonging to Al-Qaida, the 

Taliban, the Iranian regime and so on. 

But the best hope of the West in winning 

the war against terrorism is to 

gain the support of moderate Muslims 

worldwide. While the 9/11 perpetrators 

were all Muslims, certainly not all 

Muslims are similar to nor should all 

Muslims be viewed as responsible. 

Actually, using broad strokes to 

characterize all Muslims is exactly what 

the extremists want since it will promote 

the clash of civilizations. We need, 

therefore, to avoid stereotyping and to 

judge Muslims (just as we should judge 

anyone else) by whom they are as individuals, 

not by broad strokes based on 

any one interpretation of their religion. 

There are 1.2 billion Muslims in the 

world, and a general hostile posture to 

Muslims by the West will doom all of 

humanity to futile struggle and destruction 

for centuries to come. 

N. Peter Antone is an immigration 

attorney in Farmington Hills and an 

adjunct professor of Immigration and 

Nationality Law at Michigan State 

University School of law. 



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protesters carry a poster of former egyptian president hosni Mubarak while chanting anti-government slogans during a demonstration 

in baghdad. the banners in arabic read, “we demand the offering of basic services and jobs” and “we are people who do not beg but 

demand our minimum rights.” ap photo/hadi Mizban 

iraqis Protest Poor 

Services, Corruption 

The uprisings sweeping the Middle East 

have galvanized many in Iraq, one of the 

rare democracies in the region, to demand 

better services from their leaders. 

Unlike protesters in other countries demanding 

democracy or regime change, 

however, demonstrators in Iraq have focused 

on unemployment, corruption and 

a lack of electricity. 

Hundreds of Iraqis rallied on February 

14 in central Baghdad, protesting 

the rampant corruption and the lack of 

government services that have plagued 

the country for years. 

Iraqis have been venting their anger 

at the lack of jobs and government services 

such as electricity in small-scale 

protests across the country. The protests 

are not nearly as large as those that 

toppled leaders in Tunisia and Egypt, but 

are nonetheless embarrassing for Prime 

Minister Nouri al-Maliki and highlight the 

many challenges facing his fragile government. 

Despite sitting on some of the 

world’s largest oil reserves, Iraqis endure 

electricity shortages that make 

summer almost unbearable and leave 

them shivering in winter. There are also 

water shortages, and garbage is often 

left on the streets. At the same time, 

Iraqis are infuriated by the high salaries 

earned by their elected offi cials, compared 

with ordinary Iraqis. 

Many of the demonstrators carried 

banners that bore the image of a broken 

red heart, alluding to the fact that the 

protest took place on Valentine’s Day. 

They shouted slogans saying Iraq’s oil 

wealth should go to the people but goes 

to thieves instead. 

All Iraqis are entitled to a food ration, 

a legacy of the days when Iraq was under 

sanctions. But Iraqis complain that 

the rations, now given out by the government, 

are getting smaller, and they 

blame government corruption. 

“Efforts are being exerted to solve 

these two problems, but we need time 

and the electricity problem will be completely 

solved within two years,’’ al-Maliki 

said. 

On February 16, about 2,000 demonstrators 

attacked government offi ces in 

Kut, a southern Iraqi province, ripping up 

pavement stones to hurl at a 

regional council headquarters 

in a protest over shoddy 

public services. In the northern 

city of Sulaimaniyah, 

hundreds of demonstrators 

also thronged the streets demanding 

better services. 

In another protest on 

February 19, hundreds of orphans 

and widows marched 

in downtown Baghdad, calling 

on the Iraqi government 

to take care of them. 

Al-Maliki has announced lillian Shallal 

he won’t seek a third term 

when his current one expires in an attempt 

to set himself apart from Mideast leaders 

who have held onto power for decades. 

The gatherings in Iraq have been 

small in scale, although organizers are 

promising a much larger event on Feb. 

25, after press time. 

— Associated Press 

Lillian Shallal 

Honored 

Lillian Shallal has been presented a 

“Friends of Diversity Award” by Walled 

Lake Schools. 

More than 500 people attended the 

district’s 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther 

King, Jr. Day Celebration on January 17 

at Walled Lake Northern High School. 

Following a musical performance, the 

award was presented to Shallal, an ESL 

para-educator; and Pam Wright, a parent 

volunteer. 

Shallal has worked as a para-educator 

serving English Language Learners at 

Pleasant Lake Elementary for the past 19 

years. She makes many phone calls to 

the Iraqi refugee families and other bilingual 

families at Pleasant Lake to help to 

bridge the gap between home and school, 

the district said, helps parents 

understand curricular 

expectations and school 

procedures, and assists 

them in their adjustment to 

the A merican culture. If her 

students don’t have school 

supplies or proper clothing, 

she always fi nds a way to 

get them outfi tted. 

Shallal has served on 

the board of the Chaldean 

American Ladies of Charity 

for the past 20 years. 

Last year, she received 

the Distinguished Alumna 

Award from Mercy High School. 

Eu rejects ‘Christian’ 

resolution 

EU Foreign Ministers rejected a draft resolution 

condemning recent atrocities against 

Christian minorities in Egypt and Iraq at 

a meeting in Brussels on January 31. 

The move was preceded by the unequivocal 

resolution of the European 

Parliament (EP) on January 20 condemning 

the increase of attacks on Christian 

minorities in the Middle East, Africa and 

Asia and an explicit recommendation by 

the Council of Europe on January 27. But 

the Council of Ministers could not agree 

on the inclusion of the word “Christian” 

in their draft statement on the issue, saying 

they wanted to avoid saying anything 

“politically incorrect.” 

EU High Representative Lady Catherine 

Ashton refused to make explicit 

reference to the “Christian” victims of 

these attacks in the ministerial statement 

that was supposed to condemn 

such religious persecution. Her position 

was supported by fi ve Foreign Ministers: 

Luís Amado (Portugal), Trinidad 

Jiménez (Spain), Jean Asselborn (Luxemburg), 

Brian Cowen (Ireland, represented 

by his permanent representative) 

and Markos Kyprianou (Cyprus). Italy, 

France, Hungary and Poland strongly 

supported efforts to explicitly condemn 

the persecution of Christians. 

– Assyrian International News 

Agency, aina.org 

Armenian genocide 

remembered 

A traveling exhibit about the Armenian 

Genocide opens on March 27 at the 

Holocaust Memorial Center. 

The exhibit “Barsamian: 20 Years 

– Searching for the Answer” explores 

questions about the Armenian genocide 

through the art of Dallas-based 

artist Robert Barsamian. The moving 

installation was inspired by the childhood 

memories Barsamian’s grandmother 

Luco told him of deportation, 

marches, mass murders and corpses 

hidden away in caves. 

From 1915-1922, Turkish soldiers 

massacred more than 1.5 million Armenian 

men, women and children, roughly 

three quarters of the population. Also 

killed were 600,000 to 750,000 Chaldeans. 

The grand opening at 7 p.m. March 

27 includes remarks by Dr. Ara Sanjian, 

director of the Armenian Research 

Center at the University of Michigan 

– Dearborn. The exhibit runs through 

July 10. The Holocaust Memorial Center 

is located at 28123 Orchard Lake 

Road in Farmington Hills. Visit HolocaustCenter.org. 

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Celebrates unity 

A unity mass will take place on March 

13 in Roswell, Georgia, followed by a 

Great Procession with the Blessings of 

the Icons. 

The mass will celebrate the universality 

of the Catholic Church with 

the Eastern Rite Catholic and Roman 

Catholic churches. In the Eastern Rite, 

this date is also known as the Sunday 

of Commemoration of the Holy Images. 

The mass takes place at Epiphany 

Byzantine Catholic Church, 2030 Alabama 

Road, in Roswell, near Atlanta. 

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Graduation Time Approaches 

Plans are underway for the 29th Annual Chaldean 

Commencement Ceremony, set this year for June 

1 at Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church in 

Southfield. 

The ceremony, once again presented by the 

Chaldean Federation of America, is open to all 

Chaldean graduates of high school, college and 

trade schools. Scholarships will be awarded to several 

students. 

Visit www.chaldeangrads.com to register for the 

ceremony and learn more about the scholarships 

available. Deadline to register is May 4. 

‘Housewife’ Is Assyrian 

The realty show “Real Housewives 

of Miami” includes a 

cast member that Bravo calls 

a “snarky Assyrian Lebanese 

beauty.” Larsa Younan Pippen 

is married to basketball star 

Scottie Pippen and was known 

as the “Hottest NBA wife.” A 

mother of four, Pippen boasts 

that she’s successful at everything 

she does. Her mother is 

Lebanese and her father is Assyrian. 

The show debuted on 

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Refugees Find Home 

in Austria 

Austria says it is granting asylum to 30 Iraqi Christians 

fleeing persecution in their homeland, the Associated 

Press reports. 

The foreign ministry said the group was due in Vienna 

on February 17 and will receive refugee status. 

Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said in the 

long run measures are needed to ensure that Iraq’s 

ancient Christian community continues to exist and 

has the possibility to practice its religion freely. 

Welcome Words 

from Hizzoner 

The many Chaldean refugees 

resettling in El Cajon, California, 

are a welcome sight, said Mayor 

Mark Lewis. 

In a recent interview with the 

San Diego Union Tribune, he 

was asked what he tells longtime 

residents who worry that 

their city is changing. “El Cajon 

has always been changing and 

you just have to go with the flow. 

Mayor Mark Lewis 

This isn’t the first time we’ve had immigrants come in,” 

the mayor said. “All those Chaldean stores you see 

now around town, they contribute to the community. 

We welcome them, just like we welcome all.” 

Online Assyrian Dictionary 

Makes Progress 

The Association Assyrophile de France has completed 

the first phase of its online Assyrian dictionary project 

by digitizing Oraham’s Assyrian-English dictionary 

and adding French translations for all the words. 

The project is now adding Maclean’s Dictionary, 

Yoab Benjamin’s Dictionary and others. The dictionary 

is also being translated into Portuguese and German. 

Plans also call for adding audio to the dictionary, with 

each word being recorded for listening. 

The project is calling for Assyrian native speakers 

to volunteer for audio recording the words in the 

dictionary, and for working on other tasks in the project. 

Learn more by contacting Jean-Paul Sliva of Association 

Assyrophile de France at J-Paul.Sliva@actoulouse.fr. 

Visit the dictionary at PremiumWanadoo. 

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– Assyrian International News Agency, aina.org 

Women Businesses Get Boost 

A new federal grant program benefits women-owned 

businesses. 

The Women-Owned Small Business Federal 

Contract Program allows contracting officers for the 

first time to set aside business for those certified as 

women-owned or economically disadvantaged and 

women-owned. 

According to Grand Rapids Opportunity for Women, 

women owned 40 percent of all small businesses 

in the country as of last year. By 2018, that number will 

grow to more than 60 percent. 

The first contracts are expected to be awarded by 

the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011. Learn more by 

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a hint of Spring 

More than 100 people gathered 

among the greenery of Planterra 

on February 3 for the Chaldean 

American Chamber of Commerce’s 

Quarterly Networking 

Meeting. The interior landscape 

company hosted the event at its 

lush West Bloomfi eld facility. 

Scholastic all Star 

Gabriella Maria D’Agostini has been 

honored by the Catholic High School 

League for being one of the top academic 

students in her class. She was 

presented with a bronze medal at a 

ceremony held at Ford Field recognizing 

her for being named as a member of the 

Scholastic All Catholic Team. Gabriella 

is a sophomore at Mercy High School. 

On the air 

Attorney Clarence Dass is dishing out legal 

news on Fridays during 96.3 WDVD’s Blaine 

& Allyson in the Morning show. Dass, a 

criminal defense attorney with the Detroit law 

fi rm Gurewitz & Raben, has a live segment 

called “Swift Justice” in which he highlights a 

controversial or offbeat legal issue. 

Sisters Open boutique 

Hip and trendy women are the target market 

for the new Royal Dutchess, a boutique 

recently opened by Candice Binno Pattah 

and Leslie Binno. The shop, located at 

4301 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfi 

eld, offers couture fashion at affordable 

prices. The sisters plan to add clothes and 

accessories for dogs. Drop by on March 3 

for a grand-opening celebration. 

let’s hear it for the home town 

The boys from Detroit won back 

to back San Diego Flag Football 

Tournaments this year and last year. 

Two years ago there were seven 

teams from San Diego and one from 

Detroit — and Detroit won it all. 

This year it was fi ve teams from San 

Diego and one from Detroit – and 

Team Camel from the Motor City 

was once again victorious. 

Sweet idea 

Children in First Communion classes at St. Thomas 

Chaldean Catholic Church in West Bloomfi eld are 

doing their bit for the refugees by selling Rice Krispie 

Treats and other goodies after the 5 p.m. mass on 

Saturdays. In less than a month, they raised more than 

$700 for the Adopt-a-Refugee-Family program. The 

young fundraisers include Kaden Ismail, Jagur Nafso, 

Jada Nafso, Nicholas Nafso, Jacob Nafso, Isabella 

Sheena, Riley Sheena and Rayven Sheena. “We shall 

keep baking, wrapping and selling every Saturday 

after the mass,” said 9-year-old Kaden. “We hope we 

can get more smiles on sad peoples’ faces. I hope we 

can get more people to help make a better world by 

helping these refugees.” 

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Dinner: The Annual Arabian Gallabia Night is presented 

by the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity 

and St. Toma Church. Includes dinner, dancing, 

games, raffles, a fashion show and live entertainment. 

7 p.m., Shenandoah Country Club. Tickets, $50, must 

be purchased in advance. (248) 538-8300. 

[Friday, March 4] 

Fashion: Geek to Chic is the theme of a fundraising 

spring fashion show at West Bloomfield 

High School. The event involves a number of local 

boutiques and salons, as well as more than 100 

students. Tickets are $8 and available at the door. 

7 p.m., West Bloomfield High School Auditorium, 

4925 Orchard Lake Road. 

[Sunday, March 6] 

Hockey: The Chaldean Hockey League’s playoff 

games are a fundraiser for the Adopt-a-Refugee- 

Family program. A free open skate starts the event 

from 7-8 p.m. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Ice Arena. 

(248) 798-7774. 


Carnival: COACH holds an indoor carnival with 

games, food, raffle, activities and more. 2-6 p.m., 

Shenandoah Country Club. All proceeds benefit refugee 

families. (248) 522-2441 or www.CoachInfo.org. 


Meeting: The Assyrian Aid Society of America – 

Central Valley Chapter in California holds an Awareness 

Night to give an update on its mission, achievements 

and goals. 5-7 p.m., Seasons Banquet, 945 

McHenry Avenue, Modesto. (510) 527-9997. 

[Tuesday, March 8] 

Health: Moving Beyond Stress Management to 

Achieving Stress Elimination is the topic of a Healthy 

Living seminar from Henry Ford Health System. 7-9 

p.m., Henry Ford Self-health Center, 39630 14 Mile 

Rd., Walled Lake. Register at (248) 960-2102 or 

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Health: Getting Unstuck teaches how to break 

through the “immunity to change.” A Healthy Living 

seminar from Henry Ford Health System. 7-9 p.m., 

Henry Ford Self-Health Center, 39630 14 Mile Rd., 

Walled Lake. Register at (248) 960-2102 or www. 

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[Saturday, March 12] 

Beer: Motor City Brew Tour includes a light lunch and 

beer sampling at three local breweries, including Copper 

Canyon in Southfield, Liberty Street in Plymouth and 

CJ’s Brewing in Commerce Township. The fee is $49. 

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Another tour on March 26 includes three 

downtown Detroit breweries. MotorCityBrewTour.com. 


Parade: St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 2 p.m. and 

includes marching bands, bagpipes and more. The 

route is along Michigan Avenue in Detroit’s Corktown. 

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Concert: Fares Karam with special guest Emad Batayeh 

perform at the Regency Manor, 25228 W. 12 Mile in 

Southfield. Tickets start at $95. (248) 353-1133. 


Music: Fares Karam with special guest Ahmad 

Hatoom perform at the Greenfield Manor, 4770 

Greenfield Road, Dearborn. Tickets start at $95. 

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[Saturday, March 19] 

Gardening: Growing Vegetables Organically covers 

the basics for all gardeners. The second class is held 

on March 26. Presented by the Michigan State University 

Master Gardener Program. $40, Oakland County 

Service Center in Waterford. (248) 858-0887. 


Chamber: The Eighth Annual Awards Dinner of the 

Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce takes 

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long. She is the second child for 

Marvin & Sommer Yono. Proud 

grandparents are Salman & Yazdan 

Kassab and Munim & Sudad 

Yono. She was baptized at St. 

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Derick Kassab and Mervet Foumia. 

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Brady Lance 

God has blessed us again! Proud 

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Masoud & Jandar Matti. 

Liana Noel 

The Lord said, “My precious child, 

I love you and I would never leave 

you. During your times of trial and 

suffering, when you see only one 

set of footprints, it was then that I 

carried you.” Fidal & Lina Auri are 

proud to announce the birth of their 

daughter, Liana Noel. Liana was 

born on November 8, 2010 at 11:29 

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21 inches long. She is the 

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Auri and the third for David & 

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Zachary 

Sinan & Donna Zakar are blessed to 

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and Thomas’ parents are Issam 

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Sahar Jirjise, was maid of honor and 

the best man was Anthony Acho, 

the groom’s brother. The couple 

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Krystal and Eric 

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obituary 

Naser G. Bodiya 

Naser G. Bodiya 

Naser G. Bodiya of West Bloomfield died 

January 25, 2011, in Sterling Heights. He 

was 90 years old. Dr. Bodiya was born 

March 29, 1920, in Baghdad, Iraq, to Mirjana 

(nee Deddeh) and Jirgeose Bodiya. 

After arriving in the United States in 

1946, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree 

in 1949 and his MBA in 1950 from the 

University of Detroit. From 1950-1958 he 

was a part-time lecturer at U of D. In 1961, 

he received his Ph.D. from Michigan State 

University, specializing in economics, marketing 

and management. While pursuing 

the doctoral degree, Dr. Bodiya was a research assistant 

at the Bureau of Business and Economic Research 

at Michigan State University. 

After receiving the doctoral degree, Dr. Bodiya 

spent a year in Baghdad, Iraq, as a visiting professor at 

the Jesuit University of Al-Hikma. He was hired by the 

University of Detroit in 1962, and taught graduate and 

undergraduate courses in marketing, business policy 

and strategic planning for more than 30 years, until his 

retirement in 1992. Dr. Bodiya served the College of 

Business Administration in a variety of positions, including 

Assistant Dean for the MBA Program 

and Chair of Business Faculty. In 

addition to teaching, he participated in 

many scholastic activities and served as 

president of Beta Gamma Sigma, University 

of Detroit Chapter, from 1973-1988. 

Along with active participation in academics, 

Dr. Bodiya had extensive experience 

in industry in the areas of economics 

and consumer research with corporations 

such as Ford and Chrysler. 

In his long and active career at the 

university, Dr. Bodiya touched the lives of 

many students and was fondly regarded 

by his colleagues. He was deeply loved 

and will be sorely missed. 

Dr. Bodiya is survived by his children, Dale (Joan) 

Bodiya, Aida (Marc) Butler, Henry (Peggy) Bodiya, and 

Paul (Carol) Bodiya. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 

one great-grandchild and his siblings, Jacob, 

Rosa Zaiber and Nazhat Jwaida. Dr. Bodiya was preceded 

in death by his beloved wife, Aldona, and siblings, 

Victoria Murad Al-Shaikh, Saleem and Badie. 

Memorials may be made to U of D Jesuit High 

School, 8400 South Cambridge Avenue, Detroit, 

Michigan 48221. 

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chaldean churches in and around metro detroit 

THE DIOCESE OF ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE 

IN THE UNITED STATES 

St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Diocese 

25603 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48033; 

(248) 351-0440 

Mar (Bishop) Ibrahim N. Ibrahim 

www.chaldeandiocese.org 

HOLY MARTYRS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

43700 Merrill, Sterling Heights, MI 48312; 

(586) 803-3114 

Rector: Rev. Manuel Boji 

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Ayad Khanjaro 

Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 9 a.m. in Chaldean; 

Saturday, 5 p.m. in English; Sunday: 9 a.m. in 

Chaldean and Arabic, 10:30 a.m. in English, 

morning prayer at noon, high mass at 12:30 p.m. 

in Chaldean. 

MAR ADDAI CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

24010 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park, MI 48237; 

(248) 547-4648 

Pastor: Rev. Stephen Kallabat 

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fadi Habib Khalaf, Rev. 

Suleiman Denha Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 

12 noon; Sunday, 10 a.m. in Sourath and Arabic, 

12:30 p.m. in Sourath 

MOTHER OF GOD CHALDEAN 

CATHOLIC CHURCH 

25585 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48034; 

(248) 356-0565 

Rector: Rev. Wisam Matti 

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Kathawa 

Bible Study: 7-9 p.m. for High School Ages in 

English; 7-9 p.m. College/Young Adult in English 

Mass Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 

8 a.m. mass in English; Tuesday, 9 p.m. mass in 

English; Wednesday, noon-midnight, adoration; 

Saturday, 5:15 p.m. in English; Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 

in Arabic, 10 a.m. in English, noon in Chaldean, 

7 p.m. in English 

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP MISSION 

Located inside St. Sylvester Church 

11200 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48093; 

(586) 804-2114 

Pastors: Fr. Fadi Philip and Fr. Fawaz Kako 

Mass Schedule: Sunday 12:30 p.m. in Arabic 

and Chaldean 

SACRED HEART CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

310 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203; 

(313) 368-6214 

Pastor: Fr. Sameem Belius 

Mass Schedule: Friday, 6 p.m. in Chaldean; 

Sunday 11 a.m. in Chaldean 

ST. GEORGE CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

45700 Dequindre Road, Shelby Township, MI 

48317; (586) 254-7221 

Pastor: Msgr. Emanuel Hana Isho Shaleta 

Assistant Pastor: Rev. Basel Yaldo 

Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m.; Saturday, 

6:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m. in Chaldean, 10 a.m. in 

Arabic, 11:30 a.m. in English, 1:15 p.m. in Chaldean. 

ST. JOSEPH CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

2442 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083; 

(248) 528-3676 

Pastor: Msgr. Zouhair Toma (Kejbou) 

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rudy Zoma 

Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean; 

Saturday, 5 p.m. in English and Chaldean; Sunday, 

8 a.m. in Chaldean, 9:30 a.m. in Arabic, 11 a.m. in 

English, 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean, 2:15 in Chaldean 

and Arabic. Baptisms: 3 p.m. on Sundays. 

ST. MARY HOLY APOSTOLIC CATHOLIC 

ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST 

4320 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48092; 

(586) 825-0290 

Rector: Fr. Benjamin Benjamin 

Mass Schedule: Sunday, 9 a.m. in Assyrian; 

12 noon in Assyrian and English 

ST. THOMAS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

6900 Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; 

(248) 788-2460 

Pastor: Rev. Frank Kalabat Rev. Emanuel Rayes 

(retired) Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jirgus Abrahim 

Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Sourath; 

Saturday, 5 p.m. in English; Sunday 9 a.m. in 

English, 10:30 a.m. in English, 12:30 p.m. in 

Sourath, 2 p.m. in Arabic. First Thursday and Friday 

of each month, Holy Hour 10 a.m., Mass 11 a.m. in 

Sourath. Saturday 3 p.m., Night Vespers (Ramsha) 

in Sourath. Every Wednesday from midnight to 

Thursday midnight, adoration in the Baptismal 

Room. Grotto is open 24/7 for prayer and reflection. 

ST. TOMA SYRIAC CATHOLIC CHURCH 

25600 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335; 

(248) 478-0835 

Pastor: Rev. Toma Behnama Fr. Safaa Habash 

Mass Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 

6 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. All masses are in Syriac, 

Arabic and English 


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the annual 

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Clip and save for your American friends! 

By Crystal KassaB JaBiro 

So it’s your fi rst time at a Chaldean 

wedding and you feel 

kind of awkward. At church, 

you see only about 50 people when 

you heard there would be 600. You 

shrug it off as you make your way 

to an empty pew, passing by several 

women in Oscar-style gowns and 

men in ordinary suits from Macy’s. 

You’re amazed by how many 

photographers the marrying couple 

has hired only to realize there is just 

one, and the rest are their relatives. 

When the groom walks down the 

aisle, you are jolted out of your seat 

because the women start making 

this shrill, bizarre sound with their 

mouths. They are smiling so you 

fi gure it was probably a good thing. 

You can’t help but stare at the white 

bow on this groom’s left arm though. 

The bridal party walks down, 

and fi nally the bride and her father 

do too — and there go the women 

making that yodeling sound again! 

After the couple walks up to the 

altar, the priest places crowns atop 

their heads. Alas! You start hearing 

prayers you recognize in English … 

and then it’s Aramaic. You try to 

keep up anyway. 

After all the singing, kneeling, 

praying, standing and preaching, 

the ceremony is over. The couple 

is announced as husband and wife, 

everyone claps, and those ladies 

make that noise again. You smile 

and wave to the bride and groom, 

and you Tweet about this unique experience 

while you walk to the car. 

You just don’t know what else 

you’re in for at the reception. 

In the recent past, we’ve tried 

to make our non-Chaldean friends 

comfortable at weddings by inviting 

them to pre-parties, making wedding 

programs, and having more 

“American music time.” The truth 

is that Chaldean weddings are different, 

and we want our friends who 

come from different backgrounds to 

understand our customs and appreciate 

our culture, even when some 

of us don’t have a clue either. 

Here’s your survival guide. 

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phOtO by wilSOn SarkiS phOtOgraphy 

the haLhoLe 

A yodel? A cackle? We never know 

what to call it or compare it to except 

perhaps a Native American chant. 

Well, not really. It’s a high-pitched 

sound made by flapping your tongue 

and repeating “la, la, la.” (You might 

have seen joyous Egyptian women 

doing it on the news lately after the 

peaceful revolution.) A woman may 

cushion the piercing noise by placing 

a hand close to her mouth, or go all 

out and grab the microphone at the 

reception. Regardless, it’s a sign of 

love and respect, and those who do 

it are usually very close to the bride 

and/or groom. Have no fear — they’re 

not gearing up for war; they’re just expressing 

their joy and it’s another way 

of saying, “congratulations!” 

the White boW 

It’s called a kalila and it means 

“crown.” Not the kind of crown that 

goes atop your head, but a symbolic 

crown meaning the groom is taking 

leadership as head of the family. It 

is often adorned with gold and perhaps 

other “riches” like animal teeth 

or rubies. This fi guratively represents 

the hope that he and his new bride 

are “rich” in love. 

the CroWns 

No one is competing with Prince 

William and Kate the Commoner. 

Instead, the bride and groom are emulating 

Christ and his Church. Like 

Christ is head of the Church, the man 

is the head of his wife. This is not sexist 

at all — Christ needs the Church 

to maintain God’s glory, just like a 

husband needs his wife to help him 

maintain Christian values in their 

family. Their relationship is equal; 

they need one another to persevere. 

the ZeFFa 

The zeffa is essentially “the fi rst 

dance” as husband and wife, and 

the happy couple is ushered into the 

banquet hall in a frenzy of halholes 

and traditional belly dancing. Hundreds 

of people are seeing them as 

a married couple for the fi rst time, 

since only the closest family and 

friends actually attend the church 

ceremony (although all are welcome 

to do so). Even if you’re not a dancer, 

you should get up for this one. Otherwise, 

it looks impolite and you 

don’t want to be caught on camera 

stuffi ng your face when you should 

be welcoming the bride and groom 

to their table. 

the instruMents 

A zerna is a wind instrument, most 

closely resembling a fl ute, and a tabil 

is a drum. Two men passionately 

play the zerna and tabil to pump up 

the party while guests belly dance in 

the middle or line dance. These musicians 

are sometimes invited to the 

bride’s house or even to the church, 

but you’ll usually see them at the 

wedding during the zeffa and after 

dinner. It’s a fun musical mix to the 

night that’s usually full of Chaldean 

and Arabic singing, as well as Top 40 

American hits. 

the Late dinner 

Chaldeans love to do everything late 

[insert Chaldean time joke here]. 

By tradition, Iraqis take their time, 

while American Chaldeans like to 

rush. Back in the day in the old 

country, dinner was served late in 

the evening. Immigrants continued 

that habit, especially as many got 

into the grocery business and worked 

long hours. Nowadays, it’s become 

customary to wait till 10 p.m. to ensure 

that everyone has left work and 

is there, even if they’re not closing 

the store. And it’s about that time to 

leave the bar area anyway. 

the bridesMaids’ dresses 

Whether the bridesmaids’ gowns are 

simple or elaborate, they have usually 

been paid for by the bride and/ 

or her family. It’s considered an 

honor to stand up in a wedding, and 

it would be disrespectful for a bride 

to ask her closest female friends and 

cousins to pay for a dress. Besides, 

these fl attered females “pay it back” 

in the form of a substantial cash wedding 

gift. 

Who Foots the biLL? 

The old school way was for the 

groom’s parents to pay for everything 

from the tuxedos to the flowers to the 

food. But our marrying men now have 

grown more independent from their 

families and pay deposits themselves. 

It depends on the economic situation 

though. The truth is, it’s the guests 

who pay with their generous gifts of 

money. Unlike traditional American 

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gifts off a registry but envelopes of 

cold, hard cash. Most couples use 

that money to pay off the debts they 

incurred when planning the wedding. 

So how much should you give? It’s to 

your discretion, but an average giftper-person 

is about $100. 


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Flowers are everywhere. It’s a 

continuing trend from 2010 but 

brides this year are taking it a 

step further – customizing fl owers 

to match their bouquets or even 

their parents’ wedding fl owers. 

Heirloom pieces such as belts 

and custom crystal pendants 

sewn into the gown, which are 

later converted into jewelry to be 

passed to the bride’s daughter 

instead of the dress, is also 

something we’re seeing more 

and more. The newest trend right 

now at Le Salon are the va-vavoom 

corsets by our new line, 

Oasis by Rina; the original Pnina 

Tornai with more dramatic skirts; 

and innovative accessories that 

attach to the dress. 

– Alexis J. Williamson, 

Original Creative Director 

Le Salon Bridal Boutique 

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away with quality. With all the 

new technology being released, 

including those large screens on 

your walls, it’s time they’re feed 

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from aisle to zeffa 

Website celebrates Chaldean weddings 

By JoyCe WisWell 

brian bajoka’s wedding to 

kristin Jirjis inspired him to 

work on the website. 

Popular wisdom says that 

grooms aren’t interested 

in the wedding and are 

happy to let their brides take 

over all the arrangements. 

Don’t believe it, said Brian Bajoka, 

co-owner of the new website 

MyChaldeanWedding.com. 

Bajoka said he was frustrated 

by a lack of local information 

during the planning of his wedding 

to Kristin Jirjis. The two 

were married at St. Thomas 

Chaldean Catholic Church on 

June 14, 2009 and celebrated 

with a reception at Penna’s of 

Sterling Heights. 

“I was complaining about 

the whole process of fi nding 

vendors and different ideas with 

a group of guys who were all getting 

married,” he said. “Guys are 

not supposed to care but when 

you start talking about it, you 

fi nd that a lot of guys do get involved. 

If I had something like 

this I would have used it to fi nd 

my tuxedo or the groomsmen’s 

gifts.” 

After kicking around the 

idea, Bajoka and his partner 

Robert Shammas developed 

MyChaldeanWedding.com, 

which just launched on January 

3. Shammas is handling the programming 

and other technical 

matters while Bajoka heads up 

sales. Both men also continue 

to work at their family stores in 

Port Huron – Express Liquor for 

Shammas and Blue Water Liquor 

for Bajoka. 

“So far we’ve had nothing 

but really good responses,” Bajoka 

said of the new venture. 

“People think this is something 

that should have been done a 

long time ago and wonder why it hasn’t.” 

Unlike popular wedding sites on the national level, 

MyChaldeanWedding.com is purely local, Bajoka said. 

“The Knot does not have what our culture wants,” he 

said of the popular wedding website. “We do our weddings 

a lot differently – the clothing we wear, the fl owers 

we do.” 

The site offers an interactive local vendors directory 

– which provides the 

income – as well as wedding 

planning tips and tools, photo 

galleries, honeymoon ideas 

and other resources. The 

owners plan to add a feature 

that allows couples to create 

their own wedding website, 

complete with engagement 

photos and videos from the 

reception. They also plan to 

add raffl es, an Ask the Expert 

section with Chaldean wedding 

planners and updates on 

marriage classes at Michigan’s 

Chaldean churches. 

“The site is nowhere near 

where it’s going to be,” Bajoka 

said. “We are adding content 

every day.” 

Bajoka hopes the site will be his ticket out of the 

party store business with its never-ending schedule and 

demands. “The store has provided us with a comfortable 

living and gave me the chance to go to college, but 

I am the only son and my dad and I work every day,” 

he said. “I love my customers and the area, but I can’t 

stand the fact that on a Sunday me and my dad can’t be 

home watching football.” 


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chaldean on the StrEEt 

DoN’t SkimP 

Choosing the right photographer 

is important when planning a 

wedding. Do not compromise 

when it comes to your wedding 

photography. Hire a good photographer. 

You spend so much time 

and money to make your wedding 

look and feel exactly the way you 

want, and it will be all over in few 

hours. The only tangible proof of 

your efforts and beauty during the 

wedding day will be the photos 

and videos. Chose wisely! 

– Wilson Sarkis, Owner 

Wilson Sarkis Photography 

What’s the most unique thing you’ve 

seen at a Chaldean wedding? 

By anthony samona 

With wedding season upon us, couples and community members 

share their thoughts about traditional Chaldean weddings. 

SAy it WitH 

JEWELry 

Jewelry is a timeless expression of 

love and commitment. Aside from 

the traditional and classic looks, 

there are many trends emerging 

that rock the industry today. 

Engagement rings contain more 

fancy shapes such as Radiant, 

Pear, Asscher, Cushion and Oval. 

Men are choosing more elaborate 

designs with carvings, or even the 

new blaze cut diamonds (pictured). 

For the bride and groom, you can 

never go wrong with a unique 

timepiece, such as the luxurious 

Franck Muller. Embrace elegance 

by choosing pearls or sapphires on 

your wedding day. 

– Christan Shina, Sales Manager 

Greis Jewelers 

A unique idea is a cappuccino 

and Bananas Foster stand for 

dessert. A must for us is to make 

sure the night is special and the 

guests truly enjoy themselves. 

The quality of the food and a 

premium bar is a must. One 

piece of advice we have gotten 

from married couples is to take a 

moment that night, step back and 

observe all your family and friends 

celebrating the occasion. 

— Awan Mukhtar, Sterling Heights 

Bryant Kuza, West Bloomfi eld 

Having a white dance fl oor at my 

wedding was a very unique idea. 

It added an elegant touch to the 

banquet hall, and made such a 

difference. Without the help of 

my wedding planners, I don’t 

think I could have gone through 

the day. Making sure you have 

excellent wedding planners is very 

important because they can make 

or break your day. 

— Candice Pattah 

West Bloomfi eld 

A meaningful and unique idea is for 

the bride and groom to donate to a 

charity group. They can eliminate the 

extra add-ons such as “favors” that 

people might take home and later 

throw away, and use that money as 

an act of kindness for those in need. 

A must at every wedding should be 

a fabulous photographer. These are 

the moments that you will cherish 

forever, and they are all you have to 

look back on. 

— Leslie Binno 


ACCESSoriZE 

For 2011 wedding accessories, 

think classic, vintage, elegant 

and embellished. Hot off the runways 

are waist-accentuating bridal 

belts, each uniquely adorned 

with crystals, jewels, pearls and 

fl owers, giving a custom look to 

any dress. Also, headgear is a 

must for this year’s bride. Mix and 

match different veils with stunning 

shimmery headbands and combs, 

or with vintage-inspired fl owers, 

until you get the look that is perfect 

for you. 

– Riva Kalasho 

Co-owner, Lace Boutique 

The most unique and traditional 

thing I’ve seen at weddings are 

the zerna and tabil (fl ute and 

drum). Your wedding should be 

the happiest day of your life, and 

it is important to make sure your 

guests are happy as well. Music 

triggers a unique kind of happiness 

at our weddings. A must is a 

bridal party that offers their time, 

love, care and happiness for the 

bride and groom, making sure that 

their day is one to never forget. 

— Melinda Attiq 


The most unique things we have 

seen is a bride sitting in a chair and 

carried by Arabian dancers, and 

beautiful ice sculptures. A wedding 

is a great time to showcase your 

creativity and personality. A must 

is a great ambiance that includes 

beautiful fl owers, lively music and 

perfect lighting. Another must is a 

relaxed bride and groom who truly 

enjoy celebrating the night (and 

each other) instead of fussing over 

small details. 

— Kristine Kallabat of Bloomfield Hills 

Kenny Kashat of West Bloomfield 

The most unique thing at a 

Chaldean wedding we have seen 

was a musician during cocktail 

hour. It gives great entertainment 

for the guests. A “must have” 

are zeffa sticks, which are a nice 

touch, and classy invitations. 

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norma khemmoro, new wife of eran Qarana, enters her reception in style on august 8, 2010. 

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your wedding checklist 

Confi rm the number of guests. 

Decide the wedding budget before you start planning. 

Book the church. 

heather hayek and her bridesmaids on november 21, 2010 after she and ben bedros 

were wed. ivan geOrge/Futurewave iMageS 

Consult with at least three vendors in each category. 

Band 

Florist 

Boutique for the gowns 

Jeweler 

Makeup artists and hairdresser 

Photographer 

Videographer 

Hall 

Limousine company 

Invitations 

Choose a wedding planner. 

Think themes: color and season. 

naseem gulli and georgia kashat, May 2, 2010 

Map out your to-do list months in advance and keep track of what needs 

to be done each day, week and month leading up to the big day. 

Pick out tuxedos. 

Pick out bridesmaid dresses. 

Many Chaldeans don’t give out favors at the wedding but if you do, 

tie into your theme or the Chaldean culture. 

Choose your zeffa song (entrance dance). 

Incorporate the traditional drums and fl ute into the zeffa dance. 

Inform non-Chaldean guests of some traditions, 

such as if dinner is being served after 8 p.m. 

Decide when Arabic/Chaldean music will be played and when American 

music will be played; discuss with the band and deliver song list. 

Buy gifts for the wedding party, perhaps something that compliments your 

theme or that they can use at the wedding such as jewelry. 

Be active in organizing your wedding ceremony with readings and music. 

timothy Matsamakis and anita keina, June 27, 2010 wilSOn SarkiS phOtOgraphy 

Decide who will read and sing at the wedding. 

Create an agenda with a detailed rundown of exact times for the wedding 

day that vendors and the wedding planner can follow. 

Keep a wedding journal detailing the plans. 

Have handy the contact information of all vendors. 

Arrange for your wedding dress to be cleaned and packaged to preserve. 

Give the best man the checks that need to be handed out to vendors 

the day of the wedding. 

Pick a rehearsal day and location. 

Finalize seating assignments at wedding. 

Apply for your marriage license. 

Create a wedding program that includes explanations of Chaldean traditions. 

Michael romaya and nicole Shammami, december 12, 2009 


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shower power 

Throw an unforgettable event 

By Crystal KassaB JaBiro 

an elegant outdoor party is always a hit — whether with wine or chai. 

Even though you have booked 

your church ceremony and reserved 

your hall, you and your 

bridesmaids still have more party 

planning to do. The pre-events, like 

the tanatha , or “the promise,” and 

the khituba, “or engagement,” could 

be just as hectic. Unfortunately for 

those attending, they can also be 

mundane. 

Wedding showers have long been 

a gathering of women with games, 

food, prizes and music. After attending 

so many, these showers start to 

feel the same. So build up some excitement 

for your guests and throw a 

unique party they will never forget. 

The fi rst plan of action is to 

choose a theme. Bridesmaids, keep 

these questions in mind to fi nd 

a theme that matches the bride. 

What’s her passion? Her favorite 

movie or era? Where is she going on 

her honeymoon? 

Whether big or small, the most 

memorable showers are the ones that 

are especially personalized and interactive. 

Here are some ideas and party 

titles to inspire you, no matter how 

much you spend or how many people 

you have. The rest is up to your 

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Southern belles 

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Once you have chosen your 

theme, you have to choose a venue 

that suits it. An outdoor luau with 

a pig on a spit is much more fabulous 

than a banquet hall cooking 

a pig in the oven, but is does not 

mean you are limited. Be creative! 

Your invitations, favors, food, 

décor and games all need to complement 

one another. It surely is a 

daunting task, but there are people 

who can help you. 

Jeana Asmaro of Beyond Words 

Events claims there is nothing 

more annoying than an unorganized 

event. That is why she and 

her team coordinate and emcee 

bridal showers so the bride-to-be 

and her bridesmaids can enjoy the 

event without the stress of managing 

all the details. 

“Most people try to do a theme, 

but it can be challenging for 

some,” said Asmaro. “That is why 

our team organizes the party to fit 

the bride’s personality. Otherwise, 

it doesn’t make sense.” 

Asmaro said one new trend 

that is slowly catching on in the 

Chaldean community is an upscale 

outdoor gala. This event requires 

much planning; after all, you need 

to rent tents, tables, linens, chairs, 

flooring and possibly lighting. 

And that’s not all. 

Asmaro suggests hiring two 

chefs — one for each side of a fullycovered 

tent — to cook the meals 

for your guests. This tent would 

solely be for food, drinks and dessert. 

She recommends a separate 

tent for seating – and sturdy centerpieces 

in case it’s breezy. 

The weather is never a guarantee, 

of course, but if the coordinators 

have 24 hours notice, they can 

add sides to the seating-area tent. 

And sure, the price-tag is fairly 

hefty. Tents alone could cost about 

$1,000. What if you can’t afford 

something so dramatic? 

“The tea party is still popular,” 

said Asmaro. “We just like to do 

different things with it.” 

One idea for an easy, classic and 

inexpensive tea party is to have an 

intimate gathering of women in 

the early afternoon, even at someone’s 

home. Order thematic invitations 

and encourage your guests 

to wear pretty hats to “chai time.” 

Serve a variety of tea sandwiches 

and simple salads, like garden and 

Caesar. Include finger appetizers, 

like mini-quiches and cheese, as 

well as cut-up fruit. Of course, no 

tea party is complete without the 

tea and teacups themselves. 

Use a couple of coffee urns for 

hot water and supply a variety of 

teas for your guests to try. Also, 

have a couple of iced-tea decanters 

for those who prefer a cold 

drink. Check local stores for the 

perfect teacups, or for an extraspecial 

touch, use your mother’s or 

grandmother’s teacups. 

For centerpieces, use ornate tea 

kettles and fill them with flowers 

that are in season. Add some 

extraordinary touches by ordering 

personalized tea bag favors and designed 

sugar cubes. You can find 

that and more on www.4showers. 

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Always remember the age group 

of the majority when planning the 

games. Remember to include a game 

to give away the centerpieces — and 

to vote on the best hat. 



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disaster: averted 

Try these tips from the pros 

By Andrew Keina and Lawrence Yaldo 

You’ve planned everything for your wedding 

down to the last detail. You’re sure everything 

is going to be perfect, but let’s face 

the facts … several mishaps could arise. But remember: 

the only things your guests will notice are 

wrong are the things you point out to them. 

While it’s impossible to predict everything that 

might go awry, here are a few suggestions to deal 

with the most-common upsets. 

You’re a Mess! 

Mishap: Your makeup smears, your hair falls apart, 

someone spills a glass of red wine on your dress, a tuxedo 

button falls off, your dress tears. 

Fix It: Pack an emergency kit with 

important items that will help save 

you in a wedding day crisis: bobby 

pins, hairspray, makeup, tissues, aspirin, 

mints, water, deodorant, perfume, 

lotion, safety pins, stain remover 

cloths and a sewing kit. 

For a wine spill, do not panic! 

Find someone responsible to act 

quickly to efficiently remove the 

stain. Blot the stain with a clean, 

damp cloth until no more of the 

red wine can be lifted. Don’t rub 

the stain to get it out; this will only 

cause it to spread, making the problem 

worse. Rubbing can also weaken 

the fibers of your dress causing tears. 

Dampen the cloth and continue to 

blot until you remove as much of the 

stain as possible. 

SUV to transport the bridal party to the ceremony 

and then to the reception. 

It’s a Family Feud 

Mishap: Tension exists even between the closest 

and most tight-knit families and an argument may 

ensue at the wedding. 

Dealing With It: Tensions between relatives can 

dampen the joy of your wedding day, but with the 

right attitude and a positive approach, you can try 

to eliminate family friction. Attempt to sit down 

with those involved and air your concerns. Explain 

that your wedding day is one of the happiest 

Don’t Forget the Groom 

Many grooms don’t help plan a wedding because they feel as if their brides 

don’t want them involved. If you want your man to be a part of the process, 

you need to let him know from the start that he plays an important role. 

Here are a few tips to involve the groom-to-be without overwhelming him. 

Tip #1 Plan the Honeymoon 

Giving the groom jurisdiction to plan a honeymoon is one way to keeping him 

involved without being too cumbersome. 

Tip #2 Come Along on Appointments 

A wedding can cost a significant amount of money and the groom should be 

well informed of how costs are allocated. 

Tip #3 Choose a Groom’s Cake 

Many think that a wedding reflects the style and personality of the bride. 

However, a creative way to showcase the man’s interests is adding a small 

groom’s cake in addition to the traditional wedding cake. For example, if the 

groom is a sports fan, a cake depicting his favorite team is ideal. 

moments of your life, and that family members can 

help by putting aside their differences for one day. 

Furthermore, appoint a mediating family member 

prior to the wedding to facilitate peace between 

the hostile parties involved. This mediator should 

escort the arguing family members outside the reception 

and remind them that they are here celebrating 

a wedding. 

You’re Running Late 

Mishap: People are waiting at the reception and 

you’re nowhere near ready for your entrance. 

Avoid It: From your bridal party to your family 

and friends, time is of the essence the day of your 

wedding. Create timelines and distribute it to your 

family and bridal party to ensure that everyone 

knows where to go and where to be. You may adjust 

the times on the schedule by a half-hour to avoid 

having things fall behind schedule. If you’re really 

running late, eliminate the receiving line to make 

up for lost time. The bride and groom as well as the 

parents can use dinner time to great and thank all 

guests for attending. 

Even though the details you have 

spent months worrying over may not go 

as planned, the majority of your guests 

will not know the difference. Keep your 

composure and delegate any problems that 

arise so you can enjoy yourself throughout 

the entire day. Hire a professional wedding 

coordinator to troubleshoot issues that you 

deem to be paramount. You have enough 

on your mind without having to worry 

about the endless details of your wedding. 

Keep your cool and just remember 

what’s really important – if you are married 

at the end of the day, the wedding 

was a success! 

Lawrence Yaldo and Andrew Keina own Top 

That Table, a partnership of vision-driven, 

passionate and creative wedding and event 

planners. Visit www.TopThatTable.com. 

Where’s the Limo? 

Mishap: The limousine either does not show up at 

all, or they show up with the wrong car. To make 

matters worse, the A/C is not working, the windows 

don’t roll down, the champagne is warm and 

the equipment is in overall disrepair. Afterwards, 

you demand a refund but they refuse, stating that 

you accepted the limo as delivered and they performed 

their service. You have no contract in writing 

stating what they promised you so your chances 

of winning in court are zero. 

Avoid It: Some limo companies do not own the 

limo in their ads and therefore sublease it from another 

company. Filter out these brokers by asking 

to come inspect theirs cars to ensure they are in 

a suitable condition. Although a limo serves as a 

traditional means of transporting the bridal party 

to the ceremony and reception, there is a simple 

solution if the limo does not show up: Call on the 

assistance of a close family or friend with a large 

Ray Georges 

celebrates his marriage 

to Rhonda Garmo with 

his groomsmen on 

August 16, 2009. 

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After the wedding, the real work begins 

By iKlas J. Bashi, lPC, nCC 

For this reason a man shall 

leave his father and mother 

and be joined to his wife, 

and the two shall become one 

fl esh (Matthew 19:5). 

A 

friend of mine once 

shared a quote from 

his pastor about 

marriage: “When you marry 

someone, you are not only 

marrying a person, you are 

marrying history.” I would 

have to agree. When two 

people get married, they are mingling 

the totality of their life experiences. 

These experiences shape the way 

each of them views people and the 

world. And from these experiences, 

they’ve developed a set of values and 

beliefs as well as a frame of reference 

to defi ne all other experiences. 

The most valuable thing engaged 

couples can give to one another 

is consistent dialogue and sharing 

about their own experiences, values, 

beliefs, hopes and goals for the future. 

Following are some guidelines 

that can be used as a starting point 

and key characteristics to strive for 

in the relationship. 

god and Faith taKe 

Center stage 

Humility in knowing that all gifts, 

including my spouse, come from 

God gives me emotional security and 

keeps the marriage strong. Psychological 

and spiritually based statistics 

show that God and faith are vital to 

marital health and happiness. Regular 

church attendance, couple prayer, 

attending Bible study or other faithbased 

classes help create a solid foundation 

for marriage. Belief in God often 

also means a belief that marriage 

itself is sacred. Grace that comes 

from marriage helps each spouse help 

the other grow in holiness. 

aCCept and be YourseLF 

Accepting that you are accepted and 

loved by God despite your limitations 

and shortcomings is not an easy 

thing. Often, we can be our own worst 

critic. It is critical to the marriage to 

do the work of personal growth and 

healing. As a couple, begin now by 

going before the Blessed Sacrament 

and ask God to help you see yourselves 

the way He sees you. This area 

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is important because what 

we cannot accept about 

ourselves ends up being the 

very thing we often project 

onto our spouse because it 

is too dark for us to look at 

honestly and courageously. 

Work always toward being 

authentically genuine. 

CanCeL Your pLans to 

Humility in knowing 

that all gifts, 

including my spouse, 

come from god 

gives me emotional 

security and keeps 

the marriage strong. 

Psychological and 

spiritually based 

statistics show that 

god and faith are 

vital to marital health 

and happiness. 

Change Your spouse 

According to Dr. John Gottman 

of the Gottman Relationship 

Institute, 69 percent of issues 

that couples disagree on early in marriage 

are not resolved later. Do not go 

into marriage thinking you will change 

your spouse. Real love says to the beloved, 

“I love you even with your 

imperfect ways.” After all, we are all 

limited and we all need improvement. 

We are each responsible for our own 

change. Changing someone else is not 

in our control and it usually doesn’t 

work. It will leave everyone feeling 

disillusioned, unloved and judged. 

praCtiCe MutuaL respeCt 

and integritY 

Respect is the value you place on the 

ability of your spouse to do something. 

It could be taking care of the children, 

managing the bills/finances, taking 

care of the home, etc. That value 

makes him or her feel appreciated and 

loved. Integrity involves quality of 

character. Couples with mutual respect 

and integrity are not too proud to say 

“I’m sorry” when they know they have 

offended. Pride and ego work against 

cultivating respect and integrity. Admit 

it when you are wrong. You and 

your spouse will be better for it. 

VaLue the Marriage oVer 

indiViduaL goaLs 

Sometimes people get married and 

yet carry on with life as if they are still 

single. Our faith encourages us toward 

selflessness versus pursuing our ego 

desires. This does not mean I am a 

doormat for my spouse. It does mean 

that I am more concerned about my 

spouse than myself. Our love toward 

one another ought to be life-giving. 

True love demands that I make sacrifices 

for my spouse. Our ancestors 

knew this well, which is why their 

marriages endured more in the past. 

set boundaries about ChiLdren 

Each spouse will have differing 

opinions about how to raise their 

children. The standards and rules 

established in your home should not 

be contradicted by anyone, including 

your in-laws. If boundaries are 

not set and clearly communicated 

among the family, problems and confl 

icts will arise — and persist when 

the husband or wife fails to correct 

their parent or family member when 

boundaries have been breached. 

Each spouse ought to be committed 

to protect the marital relationship. 

deaLing With in-LaWs and 

eXtended FaMiLY 

Husband and wife should be united 

regardless of outside opinion. When 

two become married, it is time they 

form an independent identity from 

their parents. When this is done 

consistently, couples learn to rely on 

one another versus being dependent 

on their parents. Discuss and agree 

upon how to defi ne your relationship 

with in-laws. Negotiate the boundaries 

you want your in-laws to have. 

They need to honor and respect 

the relationship between husband 

and wife. All too often, in-laws and 

couples have no clear boundaries and 

access each other’s lives any time and 

under any circumstance. 

reMeMber ForgiVeness 

Forgiveness in marriage builds intimacy. 

It is inevitable that we will 

sometimes hurt or offend. If we want 

to be forgiven, we must forgive. 

Confession, instead of something 

to be feared, is very liberating and 

a positive experience. Through it, 

God bestows graces upon us to avoid 

sin in the future. Why wouldn’t anyone 

access this most powerful gift 

of the Church? Confession gets us 

in touch with reality and that is a 

healthy place to be. The darkest 

part of ourselves is touched by love 

and understanding. Every time we 

go to confession, especially as a 

couple, we are forgiven and healed. 

Graces received from regular confession 

strengthen our bond of love 

and equip us with a deeper commitment 

to be true to God, the marriage 

and ourselves. 

address issues With 

LoVe, not anger 

When a problem arises, it should be 

communicated and discussed right 

away whenever possible. Whether 

between husband and wife or with 

in-laws, do not wait until issues fester 

and turn into resentment and 

bitterness. Problems arise when 

couples fail to discuss what has hurt 

or disappointed them until it is too 

late. Talk about issues until you 

both feel you have come to a resolution 

and closure. Communicate 

your wants and needs in the relationship. 

This will prevent issues in 

the future. 

We all want our marriages not 

only to survive, but to thrive. Our 

past histories infl uence who we 

become as a couple. Through the 

Sacrament of Matrimony, God has 

ordained that we begin our own life 

story and make it forever a testimony 

to His glory. 

Iklas J. Bashi, LPC, NCC, is a writer, 

counselor, life coach and speaker. She 

offers group workshops, seminars and 

presentations on a wide variety of 

topics that combine her training and 

experience in psychology as well as her 

Catholic spirituality. She is available to 

speak on mental health and wellbeing 

issues. Find her at www.ahigherwayllc. 

com. Email questions and comments to 

ahigherwayllc@gmail.com. 


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the annual 

wedding guide 

Shenandoah Country Club: 

Confessions of the wedding staff 

Overly competitive brides, 

scores of last-minute guests, 

precocious children who 

grab the microphone and won’t 

give it back — they’ve seen it all 

at Shenandoah Country Club. The 

West Bloomfi eld facility hosts as 

many as 150 weddings each year, 

about 80 percent of which are Chaldean. 

The largest one had 730 guests 

and the most expensive was a whopping 

$180 per head. 

Catering Manager Rhonda 

Foumia has been with club 

owners CIAAM for 10 years, 

since the days of the Southfield 

Manor. Executive Chef 

Furat Altawil, a graduate of 

the Art Institute of Michigan, 

has been at Shenandoah 

since 2008. The two sat down 

with Managing Editor Joyce 

Wiswell to discuss the good, 

the bad and the ugly about the 

wedding reception business. 

Chaldean News: What’s your 

biggest challenge with holding 

weddings? 

Rhonda Foumia: Honestly, it’s fi nalizing 

the counts of guests ahead of 

time. The couple is supposed to give 

us a count 14 days before the wedding; 

that way they have time to go 

through their RSVPs. In this world, 

unfortunately, it doesn’t happen; so 

we work with them until seven days 

before. We need that time to help us 

purchase and staff accordingly. 

Chef Furat Altawil: For a Saturday 

or Sunday wedding, we have to 

have all the food in the club by Friday 

because there are no deliveries on the 

weekend. So when we get a last-minute 

call saying to expect more people, 

that’s an issue. Sometimes we find out 

an hour before serving that we need 

30 [servings of] fish. 

CN: What do you do in a case like that? 

FA: We have our techniques in the 

kitchen. Maybe we’ll use a different 

fi sh that we have on hand; instead of 

salmon it may be tilapia or whitefi sh. 

In the end, they’ll be happy. But the 

pressure is on us. And it’s not just 

the kitchen. How are you going to 

fi t 35 or 40 more chairs and have everybody 

be comfortable? If you have 

to add more tables, do you move the 

tables already set up? The bride and 

groom think it’s easy, and it’s not. 

RF: A couple of weeks ago we discovered 

that the bride was a vegetarian 

an hour before we served 

dinner. All of a sudden she became 

vegetarian – it was never mentioned 

throughout all the food tasting and 

menu selection. 

FA: It’s an issue because I have to 

give the bride and groom the best 

of what I have, from presentation to 

Furat altawil, rhonda Foumia and general Manager lee 

Sharkas have seen it all. 

taste, so I had a half-hour to come up 

with a vegetarian dish for the bride. 

Another time we had a bride who 

wanted to eat shrimp, and the groom 

was allergic to shellfi sh. 

CN: How could she even kiss him? 

RF: That’s what we wondered, but 

they’re still together. 

CN: Does everyone try to outdo each other? 

RF: Yes, and it’s not just in the Chaldean 

community. We work with 

Indians, Russians, Italians, Jewish 

people … it seems like everyone 

wants better than their friend or sibling 

had. We had a woman walk in 

here and say, “I want my wedding to 

be better than my sister’s.” It’s sad to 

think that way. 

FA: People ask for impossible dishes 

for a banquet, but at the end will they 

satisfy their guests? They just want 

to be different and special. Think of 

what your guests will like and at the 

end they will be happy. 

CN: What’s considered an impossible dish? 

FA: Beef roulade is a fi let that’s very 

time consuming. It’s a very tough 

dish, but one couple insisted on it. 

It wasn’t a good idea because a lot of 

people didn’t like it – it’s really rich 

and stuffed with vegetables, cheeses, 

salami and prosciutto. 

RF: The presentation was beautiful 

and the taste was good but many 

people are not a fan of that dish because 

they’re not used to it. 

FA: I tell people, “you have to think 

about your guests before you think of 

yourself.” 

RF: I remind them to think of the 

old generation and the young generation, 

that you are catering to 

everyone else, not just yourself. 

FA: Another time a couple 

wanted individual baskets of 

vegetables – a carved zucchini 

stuffed with julienne vegetables. 

It took me two days to make 500. 

CN: What were the most inaccurate 

counts? 

RF: We’ve had 50 extra people 

show up —and 20 to 30 people 

not show up. Then they want a 

refund, but we can’t. We have 

kitchen and wait staff scheduled, 

the food is cut, it’s been cooked. 

CN: Is it sometimes hard to get people 

out once the party’s over? 

RF: Oh yeah. We’ve had to tell the 

band they must stop or we will have 

to shut them down. The problem is, 

we have neighbors around us so it’s 

almost impossible to stay too late. 

We remind people that the police 

station is just down the street. 

CN: Do people try to change their seat 

assignments? 

RF: Not only that, we’ve had people 

try to change their whole table number. 

When you go up to them, they 

look at you like you’re crazy; “this is 

where we were meant to be seated. 

The bride and groom made a mistake 

because we’re such close family 

members, how could they seat us in 

the second or third row?” 

tiPS oF tHE trADE 

Everyone wants to save money on 

their reception – but no one wants 

it to show. Shenandoah offers 

some ideas: 

• Get married on a weekday, 

when prices start at $42.50 each 

for members. 

• Choose a fall or winter date. 

• Stick to the regular menu rather 

than special ordering. 

• Supplement the bar with special 

bottles, such as a brand of vodka 

your friends like. It can be less 

expensive than booking the superpremium 

bar. 

• Less is often more when it 

comes to decorating tables. 

Shenandoah recommends tall, thin 

centerpieces and limited candles 

so that guests can see each other 

and service goes smoothly. 

CN: It sounds like it can be thankless work. 

RF: If one thing goes wrong, sometimes 

they come back and say, “the 

club allowed that to happen” when 

it had nothing to do with us, it was 

a vendor. 

FA: That’s the worst part. One time 

we had a wedding and they forgot 

about the cake! 

RF: The baker had the wrong date. It 

was a Sunday night. We had to contact 

other vendors to fi nd a cake. It 

was almost impossible, but we were 

able to get them a cake. 

CN: Was it from Costco? 

RF: No, we found a baker. But it was 

a fake cake, and then we had sheet 

cakes to cut and serve. No one knew 

except obviously the bride and groom. 

FA: So we try to save the party even 

when it’s not our fault. We don’t step 

back. 

CN: What’s the best part of the job? 

FA: For me, it’s more challenges and 

more experiences. 

RF: It’s really a fun job. I get to know 

a lot of the brides and grooms and 

they become friends. A lot of my 

brides call me complaining about 

what’s going on in their lives. 

CN: Sounds like you become their psychologist. 

RF: I really do, some days. But you 

feel these people trust you and you 

become close to them. A lot of them 

recommend us or come back and 

have their children’s baptisms here, 

which is nice. Most people do tell us 

thank you. When you hear nothing 

from them it hurts because you know 

you went above and beyond, but 

we’re used to it by now. 

CN: Have you dealt with some couples 

where you just knew the marriage 

wouldn’t last? 

RF: Yes, and sadly it hasn’t. You can 

kind of tell when you meet people 

and they are all about themselves. 

Some guys do suck it up because they 

have the girl of their dreams because 

she looks so good. 

FA: We’ve had a lot of call-offs, but 

that is obviously better than going 

through with it. 


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wedding guide 

jewel of the middle east 

Chaldean designer has international following 

By Weam namou 

Working from an exquisite jewelry gallery in Baghdad, 

Yvette Mikho was well known in the 1980s 

by the elite society of Iraq, including the First 

Lady, for her signature jewelry collection that incorporated 

real 21-carat gold with semi-precious stones. 

“Everyone in the Middle East loves gold,” said Mikho. 

“They wear it from the time they are born until they grow old.” 

Since she was a young schoolgirl, Mikho, 59, would 

gather coins, pearls and stones from her mother’s collection 

to make jewelry pieces so unique that family and friends 

encouraged her to sell them. This led to her fi rst exhibition 

in 1985. Mikho’s business grew to the point where she had 

fi ve to six girls working with her. 

“My husband designed an area specifically for my work,” 

she said. “It was adjacent to my home and it incorporated the 

fine details and ambience that typically exists in art galleries.” 

That’s imaginable, given that her husband, Emanuel 

Mikho, holds a Ph.D. in Hospital Design, and once headed 

the School of Architecture at the University of Baghdad. 

Mikho’s business was further enhanced after she made 

a visit to the Iraqi National Museum and discovered the 

Treasure of Nimrud. The 4,000-year-old collection, unearthed 

in 1988 by Iraqi archaeologists, had been buried for 

2,800 years near a dusty town in northern Iraq. It includes 

613 pieces of gold jewelry, precious stones and ornaments 

from the height of the Assyrian civilization in 800 B.C. Together, 

the pieces weigh well over 100 pounds. 

“I was so happy and amazed to see the Treasure of Nimrud, 

created when Iraq belonged to the Christian people,” she said. 

“I thought, maybe I have the same genes as these people.” 

Inspired by the Treasure, she began adding fl at shapes 

as triangles, squares and rectangles to some of her designs, 

which allowed her to use multiple layers of beads or pearls 

in one necklace or bracelet. 

Then in 1990, while Mikho and her family were visiting 

her parents in South Carolina, Saddam invaded Kuwait 

and she never went back to Iraq. 

“So we lost everything and were left empty-handed,” 

she said. 

At the time, she had four children; Zain, Ammar, Nadine 

and Michael. Her family remained with her parents 

for a year and a half, after which her husband got a job in 

Ann Arbor. 

“I didn’t have enough money to start a new jewelry business 

so I opened a small alterations shop in Ann Arbor,” 

Mikho said. 

But she didn’t want to simply be a seamstress, so she 

included bridal dresses, jewelry and alterations into her 

business. She named it Mimi’s Bridal, after her fi fth and unexpected 

child, Miriam, who today is 15 years old. Mikho 

operated the business until two years ago, when her husband’s 

international company opened an offi ce in Dubai 

and appointed him as its regional director. 

“Since Dubai is the center of gold, I felt this is my 

chance to expand my work,” said Mikho. 

At fi rst it was diffi cult adjusting to Dubai, 

but then she and her husband began meeting 

and befriending other Iraqis there, professionals 

who have helped built the country, some 

of whom were Emanuel’s students in Baghdad. 

And Miriam, the only one of the children 

who lives in Dubai with her parents, has 

made good friends and is learning Arabic. 

“It’s wonderful here,” said Mikho. “The 

money they’ve spend in the last 30 years to 

make it beautiful has paid off.” 

Within a short time, Mikho’s jewelry gained 

quite a clientele as well as publicity from the local 

media. Thanks to the Internet and occasional trips 

to Michigan, she continues her involvement with 

Mimi’s Boutique, which is currently run by her 

daughter-in-law, Rasha. Mikho said they are 

lucky to have the boutique reach its 10-year 

anniversary and will celebrate with a cocktail 

party on March 18 from 5-7 p.m. 

“I’ve never had to let go of any of my 

staff, despite economic conditions,” she 

said. “The girls treat the boutique like it’s 

their own place. It’s not like a chain. People 

who come to it feel special. Customer 

service is our bread and butter.” 

If she doesn’t actually have the genes, 

Mikho certainly has the passion of the 

Assyrians who created the incredible 

Treasure of Nimrud. Sometimes she 

goes all day working on a piece, 

until her body aches and she gets 

a stiff neck. But she doesn’t mind 

at all. “When I see the completed 

work,” she said, “it’s like seeing 

a newborn.” 

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yvette Mikho 

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want to be, how much you want to dress up your wedding gown. But the length of the 

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the annual 

wedding guide 

blast 

from 

the 

past 

Happily, love 

never goes 

out of style 

There’s nothing more beautiful than a 

glowing bride and her handsome groom. 

But as the decades pass, some may wonder 

what they were thinking when they 

picked out their wedding day fi nery. 

Don’t laugh, young newlyweds – one day 

you’ll be out of fashion too. 

clockwise from 

top right: 

amir & roomia 

goryoka 

august 1, 1962 

imad & Suhair 

kallabat 

October 31, 1982 

May 13, 1990 

Suha and 

issam acho 

amer and 

Siham kassawa 

november 30, 

1980 

vivian yaldo and 

issam yaldo 

april 5, 1981 

Farid asmar and 

Suad kiryakoza 

October 18, 1968 


Mar Ibrahim N. Ibrahim 

The Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle 

in the United States 

Special Tribute 

The Chaldean Voice 

Humanitarians of the Year 

Opening Remarks 

Provided by: 

The Honorable Richard “Rick” Snyder 

Governor, State of Michigan 

Sam D. Kassab 

Guardian Angel Home Health Care Services 

Chaldean American 

Businessperson of the Year 


applause and accolades 

Chaldean Chamber bestows honors 

By Vanessa Denha Garmo and Joyce Wiswell 

What do an entrepreneur 

whose weathered tragedy, 

a team of broadcasters 

who connect the community 

and the leader of Michigan’s Chaldean 

Church all have in common? 

They’re all being feted at the Chaldean 

American Chamber of Commerce’s 

Eighth Annual Awards Dinner 

on March 25 at Shenandoah 

Country Club. 

Sam Kassab: 

Businessperson of the Year 

Sam (Salman) Kassab’s 

story was similar 

to countless other 

Chaldean immigrants. 

He left his native 

Telkaif to come 

to America at the age 

of 27. As an entrepreneur, 

he established a 

number of successful 

Sam Kassab 

businesses in Michigan, including a 

liquor store, supermarket and distributor 

of videos and novelties. Life was 

good for Sam, his wife Faye, and their 

four children. But in a split second, 

everything changed. 

Kassab was dropping his kids off 

for Bible School when his son Danny 

sprinted across the street and was 

struck by a fast-moving van. A horrified 

Sam began praying desperately 

to God to spare the badly injured 

9-year-old’s life. Just then, three 

nurses emerged from the nearly empty 

church and administered CPR to 

save Danny’s life. 

Danny survived but was paralyzed 

from the neck down and required 24- 

hour care. The Kassab family tried 

out two different home health care 

companies but was unhappy with the 

quality of care they provided. 

“I knew I could do better,” said 

Kassab, who did just that, launching 

Guardian Angel Home Health 

Care – named by Faye for those three 

nurses who miraculously appeared – 

on August 1, 1994, a year after the 

accident. 

At first, the company’s only goal 

was enduring that Danny received 

the best care. “I designated one room 

in my house to manage the business,” 

Kassab said. “In a very short time, 

others heard what I was doing and 

started calling me.” 

Guardian Angel quickly went 

from serving only Danny to taking 

on hundreds of clients, proving not 

only 24-hour nursing care but also 

physical, occupational and respiratory 

therapy; speech and language 

pathologists; medical social workers; 

medical equipment, outpatient rehab 

and transportation for pediatric and 

adult clients with acute and chronic 

conditions. Today, the company has 

offices in Illinois, Ohio, Nevada, Arizona 

and California and nearly 500 

employees and sub-contractors – including 

caregivers who speak Arabic 

and Chaldean. 

Each of those workers knows all 

about Danny, who passed away last August 

at the age of 23. “We let the staff 

know when we hire them the reason we 

are in people’s homes,” Kassab said. “We 

make sure they do the caring, give the 

patients the time they need, listen and 

be there for them. It’s a caring business 

and very rewarding for us.” 

Jay Yasso nominated Kassab for 

the honor. “It’s a great family, a great 

business,” he said. “Danny left a legacy 

behind, which is the company 

they started.” 

An active member of the community, 

Kassab is involved with the 

Assyrian Democratic Movement 

and has traveled around the world 

to meet with Iraqi Christians living 

in Russia, Armenia, Mexico and 

other countries. He produces movies 

from those trips and other events to 

document community history, with 

subjects including Fr. Jacob Yasso, 

former California Senator Wadie 

Deddeh and modern-day Telkaif, 

where he visited three years ago. 

“There are so many stories to 

tell,” Kassab said of his films. “I do 

it not to make money, but as a gift to 

the community.” 

After Danny’s death, the Kassab 

family established the D-Man Foundation 

in his honor to provide funding, 

education and programs for 

people with severe physical or mental 

limitations or acute and chronic 

conditions. 

“Danny was an optimist, always 

smiling,” Kassab said. “I never saw him 

even once complain about his injury. I 

learned a lot about life from him.” 

The Chaldean Voice 

Humanitarians of the Year 

In 1980 a new voice hit the airwaves 

— the Chaldean Voice — and today 

they are being recognized for their 

humanitarian efforts. 

“We feel very good being rewarded 

by the chamber for our hard work,” 

said Shoki Konja, producer, director 

and broadcaster. “We thank the chamber. 

It is a great motivation to continue 

on this path, which our volunteers 

started 31 years ago.” 

The Chaldean Voice is operated by 

the Chaldean Communication Network. 

Besides Konja, the team includes 

Fr. Manuel Boji, Dhia Babbie, Saher 

Yaldo, Janan Senawi, Fawzi Dalli, Maher 

Kanona and Intisar Yono. 

They started out with humble 

beginnings with the support of 

the Chaldean American Youth 

Club. The station played a vital role 

in connecting Chaldean people by 

broadcasting important news and 

activities. The station has kept the 

community abreast of church issues 

and international news, and serves 

as an evangelist spreading the gospel 

and Catholic faith. 

The station also has educational, 

historical, social and political programming. 

These programs are produced by 

clergy and other distinguished members 

of the community. It broadcasts 

regular interviews with literary, educational, 

religious and political dignitaries 

and is often heard in Chaldean- and 

Arabic-speaking homes. The programming 

is dependent on corporate and 

individual sponsors. 

“The Chaldean Voice gave the 

community a voice long before they 

ever had one in this country,” noted 

Saher Yaldo. 

Their activities expand beyond 

broadcasting. The staff has participated 

in a variety of programs and activities 

such as educational lectures, 

cultural and social plays, and poetry 

and singing festivals. 

The chamber not only recognizes 

the impact the Chaldean Voice has 

had on the community, they acknowledge 

them for their charitable work. 

In nearly three decades, the Chaldean 

Voice has been serving the community 

with various projects including a turkey 

drive for poverty-stricken Detroiters, 

and trips to New York post 9/11 

to assist those in need, Iraq in 2003 

to deliver help to Christians, and the 

Middle East last year to visit with refugees 

in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. 

Every week the Chaldean Voice 

updates five hours of programming. 

You can also listen to shows via the 

website at ChaldeanVoice.com. As 

their website says, the Chaldean 

Voice’s desire is “… to keep the voice 

of our Chaldean nation powerful and 

roaring, penetrating every home, a 

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Mar Ibrahim N. Ibrahim 

Special Tribute 

In recognition for his 

leadership in Michigan 

and the part he 

has played in helping 

displaced Iraqi Christians, 

Bishop Ibrahim 

N. Ibrahim is being 

honored with a special 

tribute. 

“Bishop Ibrahim 

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Ibrahim 

is the unquestionable spiritual leader 

of our community,” said CACC 

Chairman Frank Jonna. “The growth 

of our Church is a direct result of his 

vision. The chamber is privileged to 

celebrate his accomplishments both 

locally and abroad.” 

The plight of Iraqi Christians 

throughout the Middle East garnered 

headlines in 2010. This was no surprise 

to Bishop Ibrahim. “There has 

not been a more outspoken religious 

leader in the U.S. or in the Middle 

East on this issue,” said Mike Sarafa. 

“The Bishop has been consistent in his 

criticism of the war with Iraq since its 

first days. His humanitarian concern 

for people of Iraq put him among the 

few, early critics of the Bush Administration’s 

unjustified war with Iraq.” 


Bishop Ibrahim showed foresight 

in his early prediction of the war’s 

negative and permanent impact on 

Iraq’s Christians population. Just last 

month he reminded Chaldean News 

readers in a One-on-One piece that 

he believes there is no future for 

Christians in Iraq. 

Mar Ibrahim took a leadership 

role in demanding that the highest 

levels of government in the U.S. and 

capitals throughout the Middle East 

not only pay attention to the plight 

of Iraqi Christians but do something 

to protect them from ongoing persecution. 

As the leader of the Chaldean 

Diocese in Detroit, Bishop Ibrahim 

encourages the community to support 

the efforts of organizations such 

as the Chaldean Federation of America, 

the Chaldean American Ladies 

of Charity and the Chaldean Community 

Foundation to help the Iraqi 

refugees now living in surrounding 

Middle Eastern countries, Europe 

and the U.S. 

“He has been a tremendous supporter 

of Adopt-A-Refugee-Family,” 

said Basil Bacall, chair of the program. 

“He has supported all of us 

in our efforts to help our Christian 

brothers and sisters.” 

Mar Ibrahim has also been instrumental 

in the continued growth of 

the community. 

“He has helped build two new 

churches, purchase a third, purchased 

a campground that will house 

a chapel and is also an engaging 

gathering place for Chaldeans,” said 

Sarafa. “He also purchased a building 

for the ECRC, is under contract on 

another property on the westside for 

the site of a future church, and is acquiring 

another building on the eastside 

to serve as a community center.” 

In addition, Bishop Ibrahim created 

the Seminary Endowment. Under 

his leadership young priests have 

entered the diocese and more than a 

dozen are to follow. 

Born in 1937, he was the fourth 

boy to Namo Mansour Ibrahim and 

Rammou Hermiz Yono. At the age 

of 14, Bishop Ibrahim decided to 

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Families grieve after store killings 


Despite hefty rewards and the anguished 

pleas of heartbroken families, no arrests 

have been made in the killings of two 

Chaldean men at their stores last fall. 

“We’re hoping and praying so hard that we 

will hear something,” said May Khemmoro, whose 

brother Mazim Khmoro was killed on October 6. 

Khmoro was taking out the trash behind his family’s 

Southfield store, Cronin’s Liquor on Northwestern 

Highway, when he was gunned down at 

about 4 p.m. 

“One minute he was here with us and 

the next minute we heard the shooting, 

went out there and he was gone,” said 

Khemmoro, who cradled her brother in 

her arms as he died. 

Police believe the assailant lay in wait for more 

than an hour but remain stumped as to why. There 

is no indication that Khmoro was involved in drugs, 

gambling or other illegal activity. 

“Unfortunately we have nothing to report. So 

far we can’t ID the shooter or the motive,” said Lt. 

Nick Loussia of the Southfield Police Department. 

“We did receive several tips, but they did not pan 

out. This is still being actively investigated.” 

“One minute he was here with us and the next 

minute we heard the shooting, went out there and he 

Karim Khamarko 

Mazim Khmoro 

was gone,” said Khemmoro, who cradled 

her brother in her arms as he died. “We 

want to know why. It will give us big closure. 

We need justice for my brother.” 

A few miles to the east, Candace 

Khamarko hopes the arrest of her father’s 

killer may bring some peace to 

her shattered family. Karim Khamarko, 

64, was killed inside his Dollar 

Plus Store in Ferndale on November 

26 in an apparent robbery. At about 9 

p.m., a customer found 

him bleeding to death 

behind the counter near 

the cash register. 

“Our lives are changed 

forever. Our happiness 

was wrapped around our 

dad, and now that he is 

gone it is hard to move forward. His 

life was taken away for no reason, for 

a senseless crime,” Candace said. “If 

this person never gets caught we will always be 

wondering who it is.” 

On January 26, the family released 250 balloons 

in front of the store in Karim’s honor. “They were 

red, blue and green balloons because that’s what 

my dad always brought home for his grandkids,” 

Candace said. “My mother released 34 balloons 

that said ‘I love you’ for the number of years they 

were married.” 

She added, “My dad was a family man, he was 

a good husband, a good father and a great grandfather. 

Everything he did was to provide 

for us; he worked so hard to make us 

happy. He had a really good heart.” 

May Khemmoro said she has been 

struck by stories of her big brother’s 

kindness to shoppers at the store. “I 

didn’t even know until customers 

told me how he helped them, like 

if they ran out of gas he would lend 

them money,” she said. “If you needed 

help he was always there. That’s 

the kind of person he was.” 

The Waad Murad Advocacy 

Fund, a program of the Chaldean 

American Chamber of Commerce, 

is working with Crime Stoppers 

to offer reward money to help find 

the assailant(s) in both killings. A 

$12,500 reward has been posted in 

each case. 

In the Cronin’s case, surveillance 

video shows what is believed to be the 

suspect’s vehicle, a four-door, mid-size 

sports utility vehicle, possibly a black GMC Envoy. 

It was occupied by a thin male with a dark complexion 

wearing a light-colored dress shirt. 

In the Dollar Plus killing, all police know is that 

a man wearing a hoodie left the store on foot. “We 

don’t even know if that person is white or black,” said 

Lt. William Wilson. “We have nothing new – I would 

like to say there is but there isn’t. We got some tips 

but they all turned out to be worthless.” 

People with information on either crime are urged 

to call Crime Stoppers at (800) SPEAK UP, visit 

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springing out 

CASA plans big this semester 

By Joe Gasso 

As the spring semester rolls in, members 

of the Chaldean American 

Student Association (CASA) at 

nearly every major university in Michigan 

prepare for a busy and exciting semester. 

CASA is a non-profit student organization 

established to unite and serve the 

Chaldean community by promoting the 

development of its members and encouraging 

social interaction between Chaldeans 

both on and off campus. CASA has several 

chapters including Lawrence Tech, Michigan 

State, Oakland, UD-Mercy, UM-Ann 

Arbor, UM-Dearborn and Wayne State. 

“Our meetings are much more frequent 

this semester because we have an event 

planned nearly every week,” said Michigan 

State CASA President William Mansour. 

The Michigan State chapter has plans for 

general meetings, Sunday mass followed by a 

pasta dinner, study nights at the main library, 

and perhaps the most exciting event: Chaldean 

Day. Chaldean Day takes place every 

spring to spread awareness of who Chaldeans 

are to all students. CASA members spend 

the day handing out pamphlets, sharing traditional 

Chaldean food and informing other 

students of their culture. 

The Wayne State chapter will present 

sporting events including a charity basketball 

game and a dodgeball tournament. The 

chapter also plans to host guest speakers 

from various professions for networking opportunities 

and career advice. 

“Hosting guest members will 

be very beneficial for our members 

and allow us to see what 

careers are out there,” said President 

Paul Shamoon. “Our goal is 

to have one charitable event for 

every social event.” 

At UM-Ann Arbor, “One of 

the biggest events this semester 

is Live From Babylon in April,” 

said President Chanel Sarhan. 

That event invites all CASA 

members for a night out in Ann 

Arbor. Members spend the night 

dancing, eating, listening to guest speakers 

and networking with CASA members from 

various chapters. UM-Ann Arbor also plans 

to have a bowling and laser tag night, open 

tutoring for struggling students, and will make 

charitable Easter goodie bags in late April. 

Oakland University CASA will host 

their second annual Runway Ready Fashion 

Show on March 11 at Regency Manor 

in Southfield. DJ Simon Matty will be spinning 

and attendants will be able to preview 

the latest spring fashion attire. The event 

is open to the public and 100 percent of 

the proceeds benefit refugee children, children 

with disabilities through the D-Man 

Foundation, and Sacred Heart Chaldean 

Church. Tickets can be purchased by emailing 

OU_CASA@yahoo.com or calling 

(248) 515-3804 or (248) 420-4085. The 

chapter also plans for social events, a visit 

to a homeless shelter in Detroit and another 

charity event at Skate World in Troy. 

UD-Mercy CASA has similar events 

planned that include fundraisers, volunteer 

work and social events. 

“We have one of the smaller CASAs so 

we are really trying to spend the semester 

coming up with ways to build and grow our 

chapter,” said President Christine Numan. 

Lawrence Tech and UM-Dearborn also 

plan a semester filled with social and charity 

events. 

Michigan State Junior Stefani Faik said 

she enjoys her time with CASA. 

“I think the best part about being in 

CASA is being able to interact with other 

Chaldeans while also making a difference 

through charity events,” she said. “There 

was only one other Chaldean who went to 

my high school, so meeting with a group of 

Chaldeans every week is amazing.” 

Clockwise 

from top left: 

UM-Ann Arbor 

invites all CASA 

members to 

its Live from 

Babylon event. 

Michigan State 

students enjoy a 

night out at the 

bowling alley, and 

volunteer at the 

Ronald McDonald 

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Oakland University 

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play for the University of Michigan-Dearborn. 

Mattia left U-M-Dearborn after one unhappy 

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Rochester College last summer, believing that was 

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He found out the Warriors needed a point 

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Photos by David Reed 

1. Candace and 

Ashley Mattia 

2. Nadia Gorgis 

and Weeam Barno 

3. Mayada Abro 

and friends 

4. Joseph Barash, Fr. 

Rudy Zoma and Msgr. 

Zuhair Toma (Kejbou) 

5. Brandon Kejbou 

6. John Sesi, Michele 

Sesi and Basima Kassab 

7. Anas Henna 

8. Time to eat 

9. Amy Abro, Brenda 

Asmar, Heather Suwais 

and Michelle Abro 

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Young parishioners at St. Joseph Chaldean 

Catholic Church in Troy beat the winter blues 

with a dinner dance on January 28. The 

event at the Gazebo in Warren raised funds 

for the church’s Educational Program. 


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Zebari 

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daughters 

Kaseigh and 

Kaleigh 

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Joceline 

Jappaya 

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Khallil, Eddie 

Patros, Sam 

Shokri and 

Dr. Jacoub 

Mansour 

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Ibrahim, 

Marilyn 

Kassa, 

Mark Kassa 

and Hiyam 

Ibrahim 

5. Pat 

Gagliardi, 

Auday Arabo 

and Jane 

Shallal 

6. Frank 

Love, Sabah 

Ayar and 

Frank Ayar 

7. Dave 

Freitag, 

Ronnie Jamil 

and Pat 

LaVecchia 

afpd gala 

Photos by Olga Gamburg 

Dressed in black tie and evening gowns, nearly 1,000 

people attended the Associated Food and Petroleum 

Dealers (AFPD) Annual Dinner Gala and Ball on 

February 11. “Gone Fishing,” held at the Suburban 

Collection Show Place in Novi, featured goldfish 

swimming in tiny bowls on tables draped in fishnets and 

topped with fishing poles. Past President Jane Shallal 

was honored for her years of service, and Auday Arabo 

welcomed Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, 

who made brief remarks. Several dignitaries and elected 

officials attended the event, including Congressman Gary 

Peters and Wayne County Commissioner Joe Palamara. 

The AFPD has more than 4,000 members in Michigan 

and Ohio, 40 percent of whom are Chaldean. 


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