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NOTEworthy [Local] THE BOJI GROUP WINS A BUILDING BID A bid from the Boji Group for the former State Plaza Building has been accepted. The $12.5 million bid for the 620,000 square foot building at the corner of Howard and 6th street in Detroit was one of two bids. The Plaza building has been vacant since the State of Michigan moved employees to the Cadillac Place building formerly known as the General Motors Headquarters. The Boji Group is currently meeting with potential tenants for the building. GETTING A GRANT The DTE Energy Foundation granted the Chaldean Community Cultural Center $150,000 over the next three years. Located in West Bloomfield, the Chaldean Community Cultural Center will be the national focus of the Chaldean Heritage. The Cultural Center will be dedicated to providing insights into the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Chaldeans - who trace their history 5,000 years ago to ancient Mesopotamia. The Chaldean Community Cultural Center also aims to establish itself as an educational institution and a place of cultural pride for the Chaldean American Community. The goal of the Chaldean Community Cultural Center is to be one of the leaders in the field of cultural diversity and educational activities, as well as providing programs and services that are both national and international in scope. Some of the activities include: specialized tours of the Center, teaching Aramaic, hands-on interactive workshops where the Chaldean culture will be taught through dance, culinary arts, embroidery and doll-making. [National] LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. President Bush proposed a new temporary worker program to match willing foreign workers with willing U.S. employers when no Americans can be found to fill the jobs. The program would be open to new foreign workers, and to the undocumented men and women currently employed in the U.S. This new program would allow workers who currently hold jobs to come out of hiding and participate legally in America’s economy while not encouraging further illegal behavior. U.S. WORKS TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN IRAQ The United States is working with women in Iraq on programs that will broaden their political and economic opportunities and increase women’s and girls’ access to education and health care. In early 2003, the United States committed approximately $2.5 billion in humanitarian and reconstruction aid to Iraq. In November 2003, Congress approved President Bush’s request for an additional $18.7 billion over the coming 18 months. Some of these funds will be used to restore Iraq’s infrastructure, while other portions are allotted to democracy building, economic development, employment, medical, and educational needs, with full attention to the equal participation of women. Please fax over any press releases or news items to the Editorial Department at 248-932-9161 6 CHALDEAN NEWS FEBRUARY 2004
CHAI time CHALDEANS CONNECTING COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT FEBRUARY 2004 James Caviezel as Jesus Christ [Monday February 2] Baoutha begins – Three days of fasting for the feast of St. Ignace. No eating before noon and no meat for three days. Chaldean American Ladies of Charity Seniors Bingo – First Monday each month at Chaldean Manor [Wednesday February 11] Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Networking Meeting Chamber is hosting The Honorable Mayor of Detroit to discuss the City’s recent “crackdown” on party stores. [Thursday February 12] Fashion Extravaganza – Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan’s (CIAAM) Women’s Committee along with Neiman Marcus present the fashion Extravaganza from 6-9 p.m. at the Southfield Manor. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Cocktails and boutique shopping at 6 p.m. followed by Dinner and fashion show. Call the Southfield Manor at 248-352-9020 for tickets. [Wednesday, February 25] Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ will be released in more than 2,000 theaters in the U.S. The movie is a vivid depiction of the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ’s life. James Caviezel plays Jesus Christ. Maia Morgenstern is Mary and Mary Magdalene is played by Monica Bellucci. All spoken language in The Passion is in Latin, Aramaic, or Hebrew. Please let us know what is going in the community. Fax your information to The Chaldean News Editorial Department. Subject: Chai Time Fax: 248-932-9161 Superior Pontiac-Buick-GMC-Nissan “Our Deals Are Superior!” Our bodyshop repairs all makes and models. Also, ask about free loaners, free estimates and waiver of deductibles. ZAID FATUHI Account Representative 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2004 BUICK RAINIER 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA 2004 GMC YUKON DENALI 14505 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 E-mail: supbuicgmc@aol.com fax (313) 846-4459 phone (313) 846-1122 FEBRUARY 2004 CHALDEAN NEWS 7
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