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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2007
THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 4 ISSUE I
on the cover
22 DEBATING SADDAM’S DEMISE
Community has mixed reaction to the dictator’s execution
features
12 GOING FOURTH
The Chaldean News looks ahead
14 MEET THE CHALDEAN NEWS TEAM
32 POPPING THE QUESTION
BY VANESSA DENHA-GARMO
Creative ways to propose marriage
20 24
34 HOME SWEET HOME
BY STEVE STEIN
The ECRC enjoys its new digs
sports
35 ROARING BACK
BY STEVE STEIN
Lionheart takes basketball title
34 35
departments
8 FROM THE EDITOR
9 YOUR LETTERS
10 NOTEWORTHY
16 CHAI TIME
18 CALC CORNER
20 ECONOMICS
AND ENTERPRISE
BY JOVAN KASSAB
A Strong Foundation: Heidi Denha
launches makeup line
24 HALHOLE!
30 RELIGION
30 OBITUARIES
36 EVENTS
• Bank of Michigan Party
• New Year’s Eve at Shenandoah
• Kazem Al-Saher Concert
40 CLASSIFIED LISTINGS
FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 7

from the EDITOR
Going Fourth!
We were having a
discussion in the
office the other day
and we couldn’t believe that
we are in our fourth year of
business. I know it’s an old
cliché but time does fly by.
In our fourth year, as we
continue to expand we have
made some needed changes.
We are now located in
Southfield and our new, larger
office reflects the paper’s
growth as one of the premier ethnic
publications in Southeast Michigan.
We naturally chose Southfield because
it is a midway point between Metro
Detroit’s east and west sides, where
the majority of Chaldean-Americans
reside and do business.
We are excited about Renee
Antoon, who has joined our team as
director of operations. Many of you
know her as a marketing guru and
active member of the community with
the Chaldean American Ladies of
Charity and Chaldean Federation of
America. We have also hired new
salespeople and promoted Joyce
Wiswell to managing editor.
We published our first issue in
February 2004 and our fast-growing
magazine has a circulation of 10,000
that is direct-mailed to Chaldean
households and businesses in
Southeast Michigan. We are so
pleased to have the support of you, our
readers, and some of you expressed
your views about the Chaldean News
in this issue.
There are many people behind the
scenes putting this publication together
every month. It is a true team effort. We
wanted you to meet our staff. Peruse
the pages featuring the Chaldean
News administrators, salespeople,
writers, photographers and interns.
Many of you have met our staff members
around town at various events and
in these pages you can learn more
about this very talented and energized
group of people contributing regularly
to the success of this publication.
Also in this issue, we feel compelled
to continue with the current events in
Iraq. We believe it was necessary to
get the reaction from our community
regarding the execution of Saddam
Hussein, the dictator that ruled our
homeland for so many years. Our cover
story reflects what his death has meant
to the Christians here and in Iraq. We
have printed varied opinions from a
handful of our readers regarding this
controversy.
Of course, there is more going on in
VANESSA
DENHA-
GARMO
EDITOR
our lives than what is happening
in Iraq. Many of you are
getting married or are about to
become engaged. Perhaps
you are about to propose to
the love of your life and you are
not quite sure how to do it. We
share some suggestions as we
celebrate Valentine’s Day. It
just may spark an idea for you.
Many of you have asked for
more photos and we are
working on getting that
request fulfilled. We have covered
three different events this month including
a holiday party at the Bank of
Michigan, and, at Shenandoah, a New
Year’s bash and a concert featuring a
well-known Middle Eastern singer.
We appreciate your feedback and
want to know what you want to read
We are excited
about Renee Antoon,
who has joined our
team as director of
operations. Many of
you know her as a
marketing guru and
active member of
the community.
about in The Chaldean News. We want
you to grow along with us and always
be part of this publication. Any time you
have an idea, send us a letter or shoot
us an e-mail. We will be happy to discuss
your thoughts in our editorial
meetings.
As always, we encourage letters to
the editor. We recently received one
regarding our article on nannies in the
January issue. Although it was well
thought-out and made some valid
points, we will not print it because we
do not publish anonymous letters — a
rule we made on day one and a policy
we plan to stick with.
Alaha I mid K oullen
( God Be With U s All)
V anessa Denha-Garmo
vdenha@ chaldeannews.com
8 CHALDEAN NEWS FEBRUARY 2007

your LETTERS
Casa: The Early Days
CASA [ January 2007] was founded at
the University of Michigan-Dearborn
during the 1992 fall semester. It was
originally called CAOS because the
word CASA in Spanish means home
and I didn’t want people to mistake the
organization as a Hispanic one.
Although CASA was my idea, it
would have never happened without
the support and efforts of numerous
people, numerous Chaldeans. I
thought of the idea of CASA because
of two particular incidents that troubled
me. The first was my own experience
with college advisors, who gave me
the runaround and seemed more interested
in keeping me in college longer
and taking more classes than they
were in helping me find the right direction
for my education.
The second incident was quite
upsetting because it was typical of the
pitfalls our community faces. A classmate
was extremely bright, achieving a
high GPA and pursuing a degree in
computer science. One day he
announced that he was leaving school
because his father decided that his son
did not need an education because it
was interfering with their extremely
successful business. I might have been
able to accept that if my friend wasn’t
doing well in school or if he didn’t take
it seriously, but this young man worked
full time, attended classes full time and
was determined to do well. The only
good thing that came out of that situation
was that it encouraged me to try to
do something to help.
I came up with the idea to create a
student group that would focus on promoting
education in the Chaldean
community, help students pursue their
education, build bonds between
Chaldean students and give back to
the community. I shared the idea with a
couple of friends and they loved it, so
much that they volunteered to help.
I got together most of the Chaldean
students enrolled that semester at U of
M Dearborn and launched CASA. That
first meeting helped me to realize how
much more there was to be done. My
idea was to have a traditional leadership
team composed of a president,
vice president, treasurer and secretary.
I asked for volunteers for positions and
was actually volunteered as the president;
some other students stepped up
to take positions for their own reasons.
Either way, the group started and
the real challenges started. Everything
from tax issues to disagreements
between members to developing
bylaws at the demand of the university
arose within that first semester. As
great as the challenges were, the care
and support of our people was greater.
Members worked hard and gave a lot,
although they were already students
and working jobs as well as other commitments.
They came up with a great idea: a
leadership committee with equal
authority and equal responsibility.
Rather than one individual having
greater power, four members share it.
(I believe this was the greatest factor in
the overall success of this organization.)
They also came up with many
other great ideas including giving back
to the community through charity work,
providing tutoring, visiting high school
students and helping them prepare for
college, and making a statement about
the war that affected our homeland.
But most of all they proved the power
of teamwork
As your article states, the organization
has grown to numerous campuses
and has touched thousands of students
over its 15 years. Today, it has
grown and achieved more than the
dreams of its original founders and
proves the value of teamwork.
– Fred Ayar
Good Reading
I always read Vanessa Denha-Garmo’s
column thoroughly because it always
inspires me and stays with me long
after I am done reading it. One of the
ones I read last night was from the
issue, “Lending a Helping Hand”
[ December 2006] . The column made
me smile because I have seen that
[ homeless] guy and I am glad that your
experience has been different than
mine. I never see anyone stretching
their hand out to help and I always
hoped it was the time of day that I go
by him.
I do share Vanessa’s philosophy in
that I always try to see the face of God
in everyone I meet. It makes the world a
much more wonderful place. So thank
you for sharing your story and thank you
for putting out a great newspaper.
– Florence Atto
Partners
We are writing you to say “thanks”
for recognizing our exciting new project
in Auburn Hills [ Bakal Building
New Hotel, January 2007] . The new
Holiday Inn Express & Suites is coming
in the fall of 2007.
We would like to note that Mike
Bacall is also a partner in this exciting
venture. This will be the third hotel
for Mike Bacall and Basil Bakal, who
have been partners in the hospitality
business for some years now.
Thanks to the Chaldean News
again for your continued support.
May God bless you and inspire you
always.
– Basil Bakal
FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 9

NOTEworthy
Students Remember King
Three Chaldean teens were among a group of 40 high school students from the
Tri-County area who met with Governor Jenifer Granholm in Detroit to celebrate
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday on January 15.
“Chaldeans need to branch out from their own community and conflicts in
order to integrate and relinquish themselves of stereotypes,” said An d r e w Za i t u n a
of Bloomfield Hills.
Granholm challenged the youths to make a goal of leading and helping to unite
the community. She pointed out that Michigan is the most segregated nation in
the country based on studies of where people live and go to school.
“We need to educate the people in our community about other cultures in the
area for more understanding tomorrow,” said Ga b r i e l l e Ge o r g e of West Bloomfield.
Li n d a Is h o of Sterling Heights agreed, “We need to follow Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.’s, footsteps and fight with words, not violence.”
Ga b r i e l l e Ge o r g e ( l e f t ) , Li n d a Is h o a n d An d r e w Za i t u n a p o s e
w i t h Go v e r n o r Gr a n h o l m a t t h e Ma r t i n Lu t h e r Ki n g , Jr . e v e n t
Ishtar Offers
a Slice of Iraq
The Savaya family — brothers Ma n h a l ,
Iz a t , Na h e l and Ma j e d and sisters
Ma j d a and Na h l a Ye l d a — opened
Ishtar Food & Bakery in West
Bloomfield in December. The 4,000-
plus-square-foot shop features
Chaldean pantry favorites like candy,
seeds, spices (in larger quantities) and
the usual staples such as tea, cheese,
olives, olive oil, rice, seeds, figs, dates,
baklava, halva, rice and chickpeas.
Ishtar also has a full-line produce
area, bakery and a catering department
that provides appetizers, sandwiches,
daily made meat pies, bread and even
quizi (leg of lamb) upon request.
Dearborn painter Salam Al-Qalawi
created the eye-catching art on the
produce walls and the checkout area’s
backdrop, which resembles the
famous Gates of Ishtar.
“We wanted it to represent where
Chaldeans are from and the same time
be upper-class, different and colorful,”
Majda Savaya said.
Ishtar has been a dream of the siblings’
mother, Sa h e r a , who also works
at the store. Her husband had a similar
shop in Northern Iraq.
Sahera says Ishtar carries the
necessities of any ethnic household. It is
attracting not only Chaldeans and
Arabs, but other nationalities as well.
“We’ve had a lot of Japanese and
Indians come in here lately,” said Majda.
Ishtar is located at 7480 Haggerty
(near 14 Mile). Call (248) 661-8000.
West Bloomfield
Offers Free ESL
West Bloomfield School District Adult
Education is offering free English as a
Second Language classes in the
evenings. The district also has tuitionbased
daytime Career Certification
classes in Medical Terminology,
Medical Billing, Pharmacy Tech,
QuickBooks and Entry Level
Computer Skills.
Learn more by calling (248) 539-2390.
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g i e n o i z a b e t h j o r o n s o n l d o o i z a b e t h j o r
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of Ke and Ma An
At , a sophomore at
Michigan State University;
Ca At of West
Bloomfield, the daughter
of St and Fl
At , a freshman at the
University of Michigan;
Al At Fa Ha Kr He Fa Ha of Sterling
Heights, the daughter of
Ni Su and Am
Ha , a freshman at
Michigan State University;
Kr He of Livonia,
the daughter of Jo and
Li He , a freshman
at St. Mary’s College;
An Yo El Na Br Ya El Na of
AFPD Awards
Bloomfield Hills, the
daughter of Je and To Na , a
sophomore at Miami University of Ohio;
Scholarships
Br Sh of West Bloomfield,
The Associated Food and Petroleum son of Sa and Ma Sh i, a
Dealers has granted 30 scholarships freshman at Wayne State University;
from its AFD Foundation/Pepsi Br Ya of West Bloomfield,
Scholarship Challenge Drive for 2006.
Each student received a $1,500 scholarship
the son of Mr . Mr . Br Ya ,
a freshman at Wayne State University;
for the 2006/2007 school year. and An Yo of Farmington Hills,
Among the Chaldean students
awarded are:
Al At of Troy, the daughter
the daughter of Ha and Sa
Yo , a freshman at the University
of Detroit Mercy.
PERSONALIZED BOOKS ARE A HIT
As any parent knows, getting children to read is often easier
said than done. But Va n e s s a Ba h o u r a believes she has
hit upon a solution with her company, That’s Me!
Personalized Books.
The company offers more than 30 titles of hardcover
books that are personalized to include the child’s name,
hometown, age, up to four friends, relatives or pets, and a
message from the giver. The child is the “star” of the
story, which can include licensed characters such
as Batman and Scooby-Doo. “Parents are
always looking for ways to motivate their kids
to read and my books could definitely be one
of them, Bahoura said.
Bahoura started the company in
August 2005 and has had customers
as far away from Alaska. The books
range in price from $12.95 to
$15.95 and are recommended by
children up to age 8. Learn more
at www.ThatsMeGifts.com.
New Faces
at Bank of
Michigan
Neil Desai and Ra n d y
De n h a have joined
the Bank of Michigan Ra n d y De n h a
Board of Directors.
Desai is an CPA and
Denha is a estate
planning attorney.
In other Bank of
Michigan news, Ja c k
Ab b o has joined the
organization to head Ja c k Ab b o
up the Residential
Mortgage Department. He brings 12
years of progressively responsible mortgage
experience to the position.
In 2006, Bank of Michigan accomplished
its threshold goal of $50 million
in assets.
People
Ch r i s t i n e S. Sh i n a ,
M.D., who specializes
in internal medicine
with additional
expertise in geriatrics,
has joined the
Ch r i s t i n e S. Sh i n a
medical staff at Henry Ford West
Bloomfield Hospital. She is a graduate
of Wayne State University School of
Medicine. After her residency in
internal medicine at the Detroit
Medical Center, she completed a
geriatrics fellowship at the
University of Michigan. She
speaks fluent Chaldean and is the
daughter of Al f r e d and Zu h i r a
Su e Sh i n a of Rochester Hills.
Sa n i y a Za f a r , Sa j e d
Sa r w a r , Th a m a r Sa r w a r
and Ze y d Sa r w a r are
among 90 students at
West Bloomfield High
School who have earned
the designation of AP
Scholar by the College
Board. All had exception
achievement on the collegelevel
Advanced Placement
Program exams.
10 CHALDEAN NEWS FEBRUARY 2007

PHOTO BY JERRY ZOLYNSKY
CELEBRATING PEACE
Ma g g i e and Da v i d Sh i s h a of Southfield brought along their 9-month-old
son, Ma t t h e w , for the City of Southfield’s Day of Peace brunch on
January 14. The annual event is designed to allow children from different
cultural backgrounds to interact with each other in the spirit of goodwill.
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It’s a great paper; my
wife and I look forward
to getting and reading
it. It has great articles
and gives us good information
on what’s going
on in the community.
Keep up the good work.
Ronnie Jamil, owner,
Mug and Jug
I always have a lot of
people asking to get the
paper and talking about
it. The feedback on it
from the community is
excellent. I congratulate
everybody who works
on the paper. There was
an absolute need for
this. We need to reach
more Chaldeans in other
parts of Michigan who
need to be informed on
the community.
— Carl Dallo, parish
council of St. George
Chaldean Catholic Church
The Chaldean News
has had a positive
impact on the community
by bringing relevant
issues to the forefront.
Some stories may have
had a negative stigma
because of the community’s
attitude toward
the issues but the stories
are important to talk
about — for example, a
lot of the health issues.
It has brought the community,
hopefully, a little
closer because we’re
more aware of what’s
going on. I talk to a lot
of the young people and
they take pride in reading
about the community
and being more
informed. I think it’s a
great tool.
— Ed Bahoura, owner,
Save-A-Lot, and board
member, Gleaners
Community Food Bank
Over the past three years
the Chaldean News has
provided an important
voice in Michigan’s
Chaldean community,
allowing members to
come together to celebrate
their culture, discuss
their concerns and
share ideas for moving
Michigan forward. I congratulate
the Chaldean
News on its success, and
wish it the best in its
years of service ahead.
— Michigan Governor
Jennifer M. Granholm
12 CHALDEAN NEWS FEBRUARY 2007

The Chaldean News is a
breath of fresh air for the
mass media, which has
grown stale and tired in
its daily news coverage.
While the so-called
“mainstream press”
claim to be balanced and
thorough when reporting
on important issues that
impact major communities
or faith groups,
rarely do they paint an
accurate picture. The
Chaldean News goes
much deeper to help me
and other readers develop
a better understanding
of the major news
events, the Chaldean
people in the Detroit, and
the powerful impact the
Chaldean people have
on our world today.”
— T eresa T omeo,
nationally syndicated talk
show host, and program host
on Catholic Connection/
Ave Maria Radio
The opportunity to communicate
to the next generation
is what this publication
has provided. I
remember as a child
coming to this country
and my father reading a
locally produced paper,
but it was in Arabic and I
didn’t understand a word
of it. He looked forward
to it. As our community
has grown, there is no
way you could keep in
touch with everything that
has gone on without a
publication like this.
Because it’s in English
and appeals across the
board to so many social,
economic and age brackets,
it’s very diverse.
— Frank Jonna, CEO ,
Jonna Companies, and
board member, Chaldean
American Chamber of
Commerce
I personally enjoy reading
the Chaldean News.
It never fails if I am at
church, Shenandoah,
CALC programs or even
the mall – people will
always stop and say, “I
love reading the CALC
page.” One question that
is NOT asked as often
is, “what does CALC do
with our $35 membership?
” Thanks to the
Chaldean News publishing
every month’s events,
there is no need to ask,
except how to help.
We have increased
membership and the
best increase we have
had is in volunteers.
— Clair K onj a, president,
Chaldean American
Ladies of Charity
The Chaldean News is a
great source of information
for Chaldeans in
Oakland County and
throughout Southeast
Michigan. The reporting
and features are relevant,
informative and compelling.
I wish this great
publication continued success
in our community.
– U .S. Congressman
Joe K nollenberg
The Chaldean News provides
the community an
opportunity to shine! It
gives those within and
beyond the community a
chance to get caught up
on what’s happening
locally. I know the Halhole
and Boushala spots are
probably two of the most
read and enjoyed parts of
the publication.
— Nida Samona,
chairperson, Michigan
Liq uor Control Commission
What an outstanding publication
that has had the
unique ability to inform,
entertain and enlighten all
generations of our community.
It has provided a
voice for many, for which
we should all applaud.
Congratulations to the
entire staff of the
Chaldean News for its
reporting of all issues,
including topics that need
discussion and debate.
Wishing you many, many
more years.
— Diane Dickow
D’Agostini, chief j udge,
4 8 th District Court
We love to hear from our readers. What kind of articles would you like to see in
the Chaldean News? Drop a line to info@chaldeannews.com.
FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 13

meet the chaldean news team
Vanessa Denha-
Garmo, Co-founder
and Editor in Chief
Vanessa has nearly 15 years
of experience in communications.
She worked at WJR
760 AM for eight years as a
reporter and talk show host.
An award winning jouranlist,
she continues as the producer
and host of the Public
Service Announcement show
for 96.3, WDVD, 93.1 Doug
FM and Radio Disney. She is
author of the book, “I Knew I
Was a Woman When...” She
has produced and voiced
several mini documentaries
and commercials. She has
spent the past four years
with the Wayne County
Executive’s office, currently
serving as Executive Robert
Ficano’s Press Secretary.
Renée Antoon,
Director of
Operations
Renée is a veteran marketing
professional with years
of experience in a variety of
management positions for
Budco, Carlson Marketing
Group and ASG
Renaissance. The owner
and president of Mainly
Marketing, she holds a
bachelor of arts degree in
public relations from Wayne
State University. Renée is
fluent in both Arabic and
Chaldean and is an active
member of the Chaldean
American Ladies of Charity
and the Chaldean
Federation of America.
Joyce Wiswell,
Managing Editor
Joyce has been with the
Chaldean News nearly
three years, and was
recently promoted to managing
editor. She graduated
with a B.A. in mass communications,
magna cum
laude, from Quinnipiac
University in Hamden,
Connecticut. She has lived
in New York City and Santa
Barbara, California, where
she worked on a number of
newspapers and magazines.
Locally, Joyce has
been published in the
Detroit Free Press,
Women’s HealthStyle,
Mirror Newspapers, Metro
Parent, Best of Times,
Signature, Strut, Home +
Design, Vital, and others.
Sandra Denha
Jolagh, Senior Sales
Executive
Sandra is proud to have
been with the Chaldean
News since its inception.
The mother of four attended
Oakland University and has
worked for Farmington
Public Schools and in the
mortgage business.
Lisy Starr,
Sales Associate
Lisy holds a degree in
psychology from Michigan
State University. She has
an extensive background
in the mortgage business
and returns to the workforce
after eight years as
a stay-at-home mom to
two children.
Sonia Alton
Hanakachel, Intern
Sonia Alton Hanakachel is
the Chaldean News’ intern.
She lives in Troy, attends
Oakland University and
plans to graduate with her
bachelors in communications
and advertisement in
2010. She also would like
to get into event planning.
Pat Dostine, Writer
Pat is a program manager
in Wayne County’s
Department of Economic
Development and
Neighborhood Preservation.
He has been writing professionally
since 2001. His
varied career has included
stints as an adjunct college
instructor, a rough carpenter,
a substitute teacher and
a truck driver manager.
Jeremy Hull, Writer
For the past seven years
Jeremy has worked as a
professional writer in newspapers,
magazines, video
training and public relations.
He was most recently
a writer with the Michigan
Department of Civil Rights.
Jeremy recently received
his secondary teaching certification
from Wayne State
University for English and
history, and is a candidate
for a master of arts in
teaching from WSU.
Paul Isso, Writer
Paul is a full-time journalism
student at Wayne State
University, where he is a
member of the Chaldean
American Student
Association (CASA). He
plans on earning a bachelor’s
degree in journalism
with a minor in political science,
then attending law
school.
Christina Gappy,
Writer
Christina is a student in
pharmacy school at Wayne
State’s College of
Pharmacy. She will graduate
with a doctorate of
pharmacy in the year 2010.
Christina completed her
undergraduate studies at
Wayne State University with
a major in English. Her hobbies
are to read, write and
interact within the Chaldean
community.
Jovan Kassab,
Writer
Jovan earned a degree in
journalism from Wayne
State University in 2005.
Her portfolio includes Style,
the Detroit Free Press,
Metro Exposure, Real
Detroit, 6 Degrees and Fox
2 News. When she is not
writing, she works at 6
Salon in Royal Oak. Her
passion is traveling, especially
to San Diego.
Jennifer T. Korail,
Writer
Jenn is an account coordinator
for Airfoil Public
Relations. She graduated
from the University of
Michigan Ann Arbor with a
bachelor’s degree in communications
and a minor in
global media studies.
Throughout her college
career she was an executive
officer of the Michigan
Association of
Communications Studies,
publicity board member of
the University of Michigan
research forum, and an
active member of the
Chaldean American
Student Association.
14 CHALDEAN NEWS FEBRUARY 2007

Nora Bahrou
Downs,
Photographer
Nora Bahrou Downs is the
mother of two boys (and
has a girl on the way).
When not pursuing her true
love of photography, she
works part-time at Costco
in Commerce Township.
Alex & Zina
Lumelsky,
Graphic Designers
Alex is the art director for
the Chaldean News and the
principal designer with SKY
Creative, Inc. Zina is a
graphic designer and an allaround
secret weapon
behind the scenes. SKY
Creative helped to launch
our publication by providing
the initial design in 2004.
Together, Alex and Zina
have continued to produce
each edition ever since. In
addition to graphic design,
Alex is an accomplished
musician, and Zina is a talented
stained-glass artist.
Scott Mick,
Illustrator
Scott Mick is an illustrator,
cartoonist, photographer
and writer. He has been
published in the Mirror
Newspapers as a political
cartoonist and writer, in The
Record as a cartoonist,
illustrator, photographer and
writer, and had photos published
in the Observer
Eccentric. He is currently
starting a new two-in-one
magazine for local artists
and musicians called
UnderTone/Cyberskinn.
David Reed,
Photographer
David has taken pictures for
the Chaldean News since
July 2004. Other clients
include the Mirror
Newspapers, Pink
Magazine, Metro Parent,
the Daily Tribune, Macomb
College and the March of
Dimes. David has a graphic
and commercial arts
degree, has played in USTA
Tennis Tournaments and is
a former wrestling coach.
Rosh Sillars,
Photographer
Rosh is a photojournalist,
magazine and corporate
photographer. He is the
owner of the creative representation
firm The Rosh
Group, Inc. and the coowner
of the retail photography
company, Image 3
Photography. He is a photojournalism
instructor at
Wayne State University and
a photography instructor at
University of Detroit Mercy.
Rosh was named Michigan
Meetings and Events
Magazine “best of” event
photographer in 2006.
Lena Yono,
Photographer
When she is not taking
freelance photographs for
the Chaldean News and
other magazines, Lena
works as a marketing manager/loan
processor for a
mortgage company. Her
dream is to one day shoot
pictures for National
Geographic.
Ken Marten, Writer
Working as a reporter and
editor at several suburban
weekly newspapers, Ken
won numerous Michigan
Press Association awards
before launching his freelance
career in April 2005.
Ken writes for Signature
and Strut magazines, the
Royal Oak Daily Tribune
and several “up north” publications.
He also teaches
writing classes for Royal
Oak Neighborhood
Schools’ Adult Enrichment
program, plays the harmonica
in Murrow’s Boys, an
acoustic trio, and is active
in greyhound rescue.
Jeanine Matlow,
Writer
Jeanine Matlow is an interior
decorator and freelance
writer. Her work has
appeared in a number of
publications including
Home + Design, Signature
and Strut. Based in
Farmington Hills, she lives
with her husband, daughter
and wild and crazy golden
retriever.
Michelle Najor-
Lutfy, Writer
A first-generation
American, Michelle was
raised with the traditions
and teachings of the
Chaldean language, culture
and customs. She has a
degree in English and communication
and is the mother
of two daughters. Her
varied interests include writing
and many hobbies, and
she once owned a baking
business.
Dennis Niemiec,
Writer
Dennis is the director of
creative services for the
administration of Wayne
County Executive Robert
Ficano. For 15 years, he
was a prize-winning
reporter for The Detroit
Free Press. He is a graduate
of the University of
Michigan and the author of
a true-crime book, “Murder,
No Doubt.”
Steve Stein, Writer
Award-winning writer and
editor Steve Stein has been
a journalist for more than
30 years. He was executive
editor and sports editor of
the Mirror Newspapers,
executive sports editor of
the Daily Tribune, and editor
of the Detroit Red
Wings game program.
Stein was a finalist for the
Royal Oak Employee of the
Year award in 2003, nominated
by The Mirror. He
graduated from Michigan
State University.
Lynn DeGrande,
Writer
Lynn is a writer with more
than 25 years experience
producing a variety of documents.
She has worked as
a freelance technical writer
and as an editor for a variety
of publications. She has
an extensive legal and technical
research background.
Lynn holds a bachelor of
arts in professional & technical
writing from Madonna
University. She is a member
of the Society for
Technical Communications
and Women in
Communications of Detroit.
FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 15

CHAI time
CHALDEANS CONNECTING
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT FEBRUARY 2007
[ Th r o u g h Sa t u r d a y , Fe b r u a r y 3]
Fe r n d a l e Bl u e s Fe s t i v a l: Live music
plays in 20 venues throughout
Ferndale’s annual festival. Get details
at http://www.ferndalebluesfestival.org.
[ Th r o u g h Ma r c h 11]
Sk a t i n g : The Rink at Campus Martius
Park is open seven days a week in the
heart of downtown Detroit. (313) 963-
9393 or http://www.campusmartiuspark.org/amen_
icerink.htm.
[ Su n d a y , Fe b r u a r y 4]
Su p e r Bo w : l Annual party at Shenandoah
Country Club for members and guests
includes buffet dinner and cash bar. 5:30
p.m. – 12:30 a.m. $40 in advance, $45 at
the door. (248) 454-1932.
[ Th u r s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 8]
Ko n -Ka n To u r n a m e n t : Ladies tournament
for Shenandoah Country Club
members includes dinner at 7 p.m. and
card playing at 8 p.m. $100.
(248) 454-1932.
[ Fr i d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9 ]
Tr a d e Di n n e r a n d Ba l l: 91st annual
black tie event of the Associated Food
and Petroleum Dealers of Michigan.
Tickets are $150 or $275 per couple.
Penna’s of Sterling Heights. (248)
671-9600 or www.afdom.org.
Am o r : Dress to impress at a party
thrown by Jeff Kashat featuring DJ
Chris B. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Confidential,
211 W. Congress, Detroit. For booth
reservations call (248) 789-9161.
[ Fr i d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9 –
Su n d a y , Fe b r u a r y 11]
Mo t o w n Wi n t e r Bl a s t : Ice skating,
music, kids stage, heated tents to
warm up in, a 200-foot Snow Slide,
dog sledding, snowshoeing, food with
The Taste of Detroit featuring over 20
restaurants, and more. Activities are
held in and around Campus
Martius/Greektown in Detroit. Details
at www.motownwinterblast.com.
[ Sa t u r d a y , Fe b r u a r y 10]
He a l t h y He a r t s: Henry Ford Medical
Center — West Bloomfield offers
Healthy Hearts screening, 8 a.m. to 1
p.m., 6777 W. Maple in West
Bloomfield. Services offered include
heart risk assessment, EKG, blood pressure,
and testing for cholesterol and
blood sugar levels. Light refreshments
will be provided. $20. For a screening
appointment, call (313) 916-8052.
[ Sa t u r d a y , Fe b r u a r y 10 –
Su n d a y , Fe b r u a r y 18]
De t r o i t Bo a t Sh o w: 49th annual show
takes place at Detroit’s Cobo Center. Visit
http://www.detroitboatshow.net
or call (800) 224-3008.
[ Tu e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 13]
Ar b o n n e Bu s i n e s s Op p o r t u n : i t y
Learn about an exciting business
opportunity in network marketing.
Hosted By: Stephanie
Denha McKee, Karen Denha
and Marcine Karmo of Arbonne
International. 6:45 p.m.,
Shenandoah Country Club
meeting room (next to the dining
room). (248) 683-6363
[ Mi d -Fe b r u a r y ]
Gr a n d Op e n i n g : Lava Hookah
Lounge opens this month in
Shelby Township at 45655
Hayes Road. The lounge offers
a large selection of tobacco flavors,
appetizers, wireless
Internet, pool, video games
and much more. Must be 18 or older.
For the time and date of the opening,
e-mail Lena Esho at info@lavahookahlounge.com.
[ We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 14]
De s p e r a t e Ho u s e g u y s : Comedy show
at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in
Royal Oak begins at 8 p.m. $8, (248)
542-9900 or www.comedycastle.com.
[ Fr i d a y , Fe b r u a r y 23 –
Su n d a y , Ma r c h 11]
Mi x e d : A play by Jennifer George is performed
at the Boll Family YMCA
Theatre, 1401 Broadway, Detroit. It
plays Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
and Sundays at 4 p.m. (313) 309-9622.
[ Sa t u r d a y , Ma r c h 10]
Pa r e n t i n g Ed u c a t i o n Fa i r : Walled
Lake Consolidated Schools presents
its 15th annual event for parents and
community members throughout Metro
Detroit. Keynote Speaker Michael
Gurian speaks on “The Minds of Boys
and Girls: Helping Our Sons and
Daughters Succeed in School and
Life.” Twenty breakout sessions on a
variety of topics follow. Admission is
$15 and childcare is available. To register
or volunteer, call (248) 956-4200
or visit www.walledlake.k12.mi.us.
[ Sa t u r d a y , Ma r c h 31]
Mi s s Ch a l d e a n : First-time-ever beauty
pageant is presented by Jado
Productions. Doors open at 7 p.m.,
show begins at 8 p.m. Royal Oak
Music Theatre. (248) 284-5346 or tickets.com.
Please let us know what is going on in
the community. Send your information to
The Chaldean News, Editorial
Department, 26555 Evergreen, Suite
250, Southfield, MI 48076
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FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 17

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CALC corner
Sa l l y Na j o r ( l e f t ) ,
Bu s h r a At t i s h a ,
Wa f a a Ka s h a t , Ri t a
Fo u m i a , Re e m Se s i ,
La n a Na j o r a n d
Ri t a Ab b o ( s i t t i n g )
p r e p a r e g i f t s f o r
a d o p t e d f a m i l i e s .
NOTE from the
PRESIDENT
T he Chaldean
American Ladies of
Charity is heading
into 2 0 0 7 geared up
for another great
year. We are starting
out with a new director.
I would like to
introduce K aren Cl a i r Ko n j a
K onj a, who will coordinate
and oversee all of our programs. She
j oined our organization mid-December. She is
familiar with the CALC programs having served
as a volunteer for more than four years. She is
the friendly voice heard behind every phone call
made to the CALC office. I hope you give her a
warm welcome to the organization.
T his year CALC’s focus is on “ Guiding
ur Children,” with many programs geared
toward youth.
We have a report in this issue on a program
from last year. We j ust tallied up the results and
thanks to the wonderful volunteers with this
organization, we helped dozens of people in
need this past Christmas. I want to personally
thank Rita and Lisa Foumia for all their hard
work with the Adopt-a-Family program, which
was a great success.
n a side note, there are several letters being
sent out to community members that imply they
are being sent out by CALC. P lease be assured
that any letter that is not placed on CALC letterhead
and signed by an officer of CALC is
not originated by CALC or supported by us.
We hope you are enj oying the winter and
we look forward to seeing all of you throughout
this year.
Christmas
Adopt-a-Family
Program
Jesus is indeed the reason for the
season, but we all know how
depressing Christmas would be without
any gifts to share. That’s why we
at the CALC are so proud of our
Adopt-A-Family program, which we
hope to expand next Christmas.
Thanks to the generous support of
our donors and sponsors, we were
able to provide gifts of new clothes,
toys, food and other items to 73
needy families in Oak Park, Detroit,
Warren, Hazel Park, Southfield, Troy
and Sterling Heights. That is a total
of 350 individuals who would not
have received anything for Christmas
if it wasn’t for the CALC.
One couple we helped is having a
hard time as they adjust to life in
America. They came to the U.S. from
Iraq about two years ago. Both in
their 50s, they have no immediate
family here in Michigan and their
sons are all scattered throughout the
Middle East. They have no furniture
or car, and live in low-income housing
in Southfield.
When asked what they wanted,
they only asked for sweat suits – two
sets each, so that they would have
something to wear while washing the
other set. We were delighted to be
able to fulfill that request, and also
give them household items such as
pots and pans. The wife called and
left a touching message in which she
thanked everyone and said she
would light candles and pray for the
volunteers for their kindness and
generosity.
We also assisted a Detroit family
of five with a heartbreaking story.
Their house was robbed about four
months ago – and as if that was not
bad enough, it burned down a few
days later. The family lost nearly
everything. We supplied coats,
scarves and household items such as
a vacuum, pots and pans, a coffee
pot and towels for their “needs” list.
For their “wants,” the kids, ages 3 to
8, asked for dinosaur toys, Barbie
dolls and stuffed animals, which we
were happy to accommodate. The
mother called and was very grateful,
and the 5-year-old girl got on the
phone to say she loved her doll.
These comments make it all
worthwhile! Some sponsors of families
were so touched by the experience
that they want to help them out
all year, not just during the holidays.
So many of us have so much, it is
sometimes easy to forget what a
struggle day-to-day life can be for
others.
The CALC especially wants to
thank all those who “sponsored” the
families this year; they took time out
from their busy holiday responsibilities
to shop for families they never
met. Thank you to all of those who
donated money to the program;
$5,060.35 was raised to purchase
items for families that did not have
sponsors. Without these contributions
CALC would not have helped
as many people.
Rita Foumia and Lisa Foumia, Co-
Chairs of the program, shopped for
some of the families with all the donations
we received. The generosity
and kindness of the sponsors and
donors was overwhelming and sincerely
appreciated by the families
they helped. If it wasn’t for their
commitment to the program, it would
not have been as successful.
The CALC would also like to
thank all those who gave the great
gift of charity this year and helped us
make Christmas special for those in
need. Thanks to the following:
• Shenandoah Country Club for
sponsoring Brunch with Santa,
where we collected toys for the
Adopt-a-Family Program
• Ramy and Reem Sesi, who
hosted a Christmas party where
guests donated toys to the program
• Rudy Kainiya, Hana Manna and
Sister Nada for their help
• Fadia Nissan
• Karen Konja, our office program
coordinator
Of course, none of this would
have been possible without our wonderful
volunteers, who helped screen
families, sort, organize and deliver
the gifts:
Mark Abbo, Matthew Abbo, Rita
Abbo, Bushra Attisha, Candice
Attisha, Cheyene Attisha, Heather
Attisha, Heather Boji, Chris Elia,
Michelle Gabriel, Julie Garmo, Auday
Hadad, Ramon Jiddou, Paul Jonna,
Wafaa Kashat, Ann Kassab, Karen
Kassab, Ivan Konja, Ryan Konja,
Flora Kuza, Amanda Mansour, Kristin
Mansour, Hala Meriam, Lindsay
Najor, Lana Najor, Sally Najor,
Joseph Sesi, Reem Sesi, and Linda
Zetouna.
2007 Calendar of Events
ONGOING
Project Venture: Detroit, Every Wednesday &
Thursday, 3:15-5:15 p.m.
Project Venture: Oak Park, Every Monday
4:30-6:30 p.m. & every Thursday 5-7 p.m.
Empowered Voices: West Bloomfield, every
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
Senior Bingo: First Monday of each month at 1 p.m.
FEBRUARY
Feb 7: Heart Smart, 7 p.m.
Feb 15: The Nurse Is In, 10 a.m.
Chaldean Manor
MARCH
March 1: Penny Drive Kickoff,
Shenandoah Country Club
March 3: Read to Me, 1 p.m. (Oak Park)
March 16: Learn to Dance, 7 p.m.
March 20: Life Uncluttered, 7 p.m.
Shenandoah Country Club
March 24: Saturday Dreams (Detroit & Oak Park)
MARCH
March 30: Easter Basket Drive
for Needy Families
APRIL
April 1: Book Drive Kick-Off
Peace Poster Contest Kick-Off
April 2: Senior Bingo and Easter Lunch,
1 p.m. Chaldean Manor
April 14: Read to Me, 1 p.m. (Detroit)
April 17: Historic Church Tour for Seniors
April 20: Penny Drive Ends
April 21: Saturday Dreams
(Detroit & Oak Park)
April 21: Family Wellness Walk-a-thon, Drake
Park, West Bloomfield
April 26: Mother/Daughter Fashion Show
April 29: Book Drive Ends
MAY
May 5: Read to Me/Book Drive
(Detroit & Oak Park)
May 14: Senior Bingo Mother/Daughter,
Chaldean Manor
May 18: Peace Poster Contest Ends
May 19: Saturday Dreams (Detroit & Oak Park)
May 21: Clothing Drive Set-Up 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Oak Park
May 22-23: Clothing Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Oak Park
May 24: Mass and Annual Meeting, 11 a.m.
(Location TBD)
JUNE
June 3: Read to Me (Oak Park)
June 9: Senior Planting (Chaldean Manor)
June 16: Saturday Dreams
(Detroit & Oak Park)
June 22: Learn How to Dance, 7 p.m.
(Location TBD)
JULY
July 7: Read to Me with (Detroit)
July 21: Saturday Dreams/Comedy
Night/Youth, Shenandoah Country Club
AUGUST
August 4: Read to Me (Oak Park)
Saturday Dreams (Detroit & Oak Park)
August 24: Learn How to Dance, 7 p.m.
(Location TBD)
OCTOBER
October 6: Haven Domestic Violence
Shelter/Children;s Bingo & Pizza Party, 12 p.m.
October 11: Care House Child Abuse &
Neglect Council, 6 p.m.
October 13: Read to Me (Detroit)
October 16: Breast Cancer Awareness, 7 p.m.
(Location TBD)
October 20: Saturday Dreams/Halloween
Bingo (Detroit & Oak Park)
October 24: Clothing Drive Set-Up, Warren, 9 a.m.
October 25-26: Clothing Drive, Warren, 9 a.m.
NOVEMBER
November 2: Read to Me (Oak Park)
November 6-10: Adopt-a-Family
Program begins
November 17: Nursing Home Thanksgiving
Dinner, St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
November 17: Saturday Dreams
(Detroit & Oak Park)
November 19: Senior Bingo Thanksgiving
Lunch, 1 p.m. Chaldean Manor
DECEMBER
December 4: Advent by Candlelight, 6:30 p.m.
Shenandoah Country Club
December 8: Christmas Storytime
(Detroit & Oak Park)
December 15: Adopt-a-Family gift deliveries
December 15: Nursing Home Christmas
Dinner, St. Anthony Nursing Home, 4 p.m.
December 17: Senior Bingo Christmas Lunch,
1 p.m. Chaldean Manor
ADVERTORIAL

FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 19

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ECONOMICS & enterprise
a strong foundation
eidi Denha launches makeup line
BY JOVAN KASSAB
Trusting your face to the
hands of a makeup
artist usually sees you
leaving pleased with the
results. But once you get
home, you could be frustrated
because it’s often difficult to
recreate that look.
Heidi Denha designed her
own line of cosmetics for just
that reason. “I felt that makeup
lines had gotten very technical.
The packaging had gotten boring.
They were catering to the
makeup artists and not to normal,
everyday women,” said
the 25-year-old makeup artist.
After working at a makeup
counter for four years, Denha, a
native of Arizona who now
lives in Troy, was convinced
she could do better. In 2003,
after years of being a makeup
artist, she launched Heidi D
Cosmetics, a Michigan-based company
devoted to the principle that
makeup should be fun and easy to use.
Combining a flair for package
design, a sense of play and a determination
to deliver products that don’t
drip or streak when non-experts
apply them, Denha has
planted a brightly colored
pink and black
flag in the world of
beauty.
“I say it’s a glamorous
and girly line
that mirrors the
personality of most
girls and women,”
Denha said. “You
He i d i De n h a g i v e s He a t h e r Ze b a r i a m a k e -o v e r u s i n g h e r l i n e o f c o s m e t i c s .
can be glamorous wherever you go,
even if you only have five minutes.”
To match different skin tones —
something any woman can attest can
be tricky — Denha custom-blends
foundations to perfectly match a
woman’s coloring. She also custom-mixes
lip glosses, sticks,
mineral bronzers and powders
— products she calls “the necessity
for every consumer from A to Z.”
Denha has also created a versatile
brush set and said her favorite design
is her chubby bronzer brush. “This
applies bronzer naturally and
evenly, the way it’s supposed to
be — not to every area of the
face,” she said.
Heidi D Cosmetics also
offers an “everything you
need” 15-piece set that comes
in a chic pink and black
leather apron. Denha also custom
designs brush sets.
If you’ve ever thought young
entrepreneurs are slackers unaccustomed
to big-time responsibility,
you’re in for an eye-opener.
Besides working at 6 Salon
in Royal Oak and Birmingham,
Denha works with a makeup
team that travels for wedding
events, shows and photo shoots.
Her team also does lash extensions
(which last six to eight
weeks), full body waxing and
airbrush tanning.
People have asked Denha
why she never used her bachelor’s
degree in business management
and her minor in marketing.
“I have,” she responds. “I have
successfully used my degree to mix up
a makeup line. I did this all myself —
created by me, for myself and all
makeup lovers.”
And Denha hasn’t forgotten
her ethnic roots. Her bronzer is
called Shim-sha — Chaldean for
“sun.”
PHOTOS BY NORA BAHROU DOWNS
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deba
sadd
I prayed for his soul shortly before his
execution. I am not in favor of death
penalty no matter how heinous the
crime the person has committed; I
believe it is not our place to take someone’s
life. I would not have executed
him and certainly how he was treated
— the taunting — was a serious mistake.
All that did was get more people
angry. What did it really accomplish?
The situation is dire now, and this isn’t
going to change anything.
— Ron Acho, Co-Founder, Cummings,
McClorey, Davis & Acho; legal counsel
to CI AAM and the Chaldean American
Chamber of Commerce
dem
I think finally justice was done. The
man committed many crimes against
his own people whether they were
Muslims, Christians or Kurds. He
deserved it. It will help the future of
Iraq because all his followers now
have to face the reality that he is no
longer there, so they have to come
to their senses and realize he is no
longer in power. I do disagree with
the way it was handled; it could
have been much more professional
and not create all this hoopla.
— Shoki K onj a, director,
Chaldean V oice
Most of the Chaldeans I have been in
contact with have really surprised me in
their comments. Women feel sorry for
him while men feel that he should have
just stayed in jail to rot, not be executed.
I feel he was a horrible man to humanity.
In America, I painfully watch many
Chaldean families go through the
tragedy of loved ones killed in their
stores. When the killers are caught,
the families want full justice, they
want their life, they want their families
to suffer the way they are suffering.
The passion Chaldeans feel
towards the criminals is so intense I
can not even describe it. If any
Chaldean sat on a jury of one of
these criminals, they would give
them the worse sentence possible.
So I say to all, Saddam was a
horrible man and committed many
crimes against humanity. No one
should feel any compassion for him.
Think of how Saddam had Christians
on close watch all the time, how
Saddam has made Christians feel
unwelcome in their homeland. Think
of how Christians had no political
power in their own country!
— Sue K attula, secretary,
Warren Consolidated Schools
Board of Education
Saddam H ussein proved as controversial in death
tion. T he former dictator, 6 9 , was hung at dawn
death sentence for crimes against humanity — in
in the northern I raq i town of Duj ail in 1 9 8 2 . A
Saddam being berated by Shiite witnesses j ust be
Chaldean community are divided on what good,
22 CHALDEAN NEWS FEBRUARY 2007

ting
am’s
ise
as he was in life following his recent execu-
December 3 0 in I raq following his O ctober
particular for the killings of 1 4 8 men and boys
leaked video captured on a cell phone showed
fore the execution. Members of Metro Detroit’s
if any, will come out of Saddam’s demise.
It was unduly rushed without appropriate
planning. It should not have
taken place on the day of an Islamic
holy day, Eid, which is against the
Iraqi constitution and against Islamic
laws. This only creates more negative
reaction and makes Saddam
look like a victim in some areas
instead of a tyrant.
Those present at the hanging
should have had special clearance
and been searched for cameras or
cell phones. It is a black mark
against the new Iraqi leaders to have
botched the trial and execution.
Let us hope and pray that
democracy will take hold eventually
in Iraq, whether it takes a form such
as ours in the United States as a
bicameral House/Senate model or
like the British parliamentary model,
just so long as it can represent all
the different groups within Iraq
equally and fairly. That is our prayer
for the land of our ancestry.
— Josephine Sarafa, executive director,
Chaldean Cultural Center
I would have liked the scenario to be
totally different from the way it transpired.
Iraq has had a history of recycling
violence at the helm — every
key figure in Iraq’s history from biblical
times to today has ended up executed
or killed. We are entering the 21st
century and we cannot continue this
cycle of violence.
Saddam deserved to be executed
multiple times for his multiple crimes
against the nation, but we lost the
opportunity for the country to analyze
its past, understand its present and
work towards healing its future. This
was really a case of settling scores
and vengeance, what I call sledgehammer
politics. Saddam was a symbol of
30 years and beyond of historical mistakes;
that could have been analyzed
so it never happens again. The best
witness for the prosecution was lost.
We had the opportunity to say to
the rest of the world, “we are not
going to do this any more, we have
learned from it, we will show the
civility and correctness of trying not
the man but the philosophy, the
momentous damage that he caused.”
— Dr. Adhid Miri, past president,
Chaldean I raq i American
Association of Michigan
The taking of a life is against our
Christian beliefs. His execution is an
occasion upon which the world must
remember that we can never tolerate
another tyrant like him. We pray for
God’s mercy upon those who need
it the most. Normally, Christians do
not rejoice in the killing of others.
— Joseph K assab, executive director,
Chaldean Federation of America
FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 23

HALHOLE!
[ Bi r t h s ]
Jordan James
The Lord has blessed Nermien (Nona) and Tony Antone with
their second son. Jordan James was born on November 15,
2006 at 4:36 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz. and measured
21 inches in length. Big brother Luke loves “baby
Jordan.” This is the third grandchild for Louay & Bushra
Nona, and the fourth for Zuhair & Rosemary Antone.
Daniel John
Nikki (Hesano) and Jeff Antone are proud to announce the
birth of their third child, Daniel John. Daniel was born on
November 23, 2006 at 12:38 a.m. He weighed 8 lbs., 5
oz. and was 22 inches long. Daniel’s siblings, Joey and
Grace, are thrilled to have another playmate. Daniel is the
seventh grandchild for Sue & Sharkey Hesano and the
fifth grandchild for Zuhair & Rosemary Antone.
Logan Michael
Alison (Schacher) and John Hesano are proud to
announce the birth of their second son, Logan Michael.
Logan was born on March 15, 2006 at 9:06 p.m. He
weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Big
brother Jake loves having a baby brother to play with.
Proud grandparents are Sue & Sharkey Hesano and
Phyllis & Allen Schacher.
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Daniel John
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HALHOLE!
[Births]
Sofia Maria
Ziyad and Jenny Ankawi are proud to announce the
birth of their first child, Sofia Maria. Sofia was born
on November 9, 2006, weighing 8 lbs. and 13 oz.
She was baptized on December 17. Godparents
are Jared Ankawi and Jena Yaldo.
Joseph Thomas
Jeffery and Sandy Farida are proud to announce
the birth of their first child, Joseph Thomas. Joseph
was born on December 6, 2006, weighing 8 lbs., 8
oz., and measuring 21 inches long. Joseph is the
second grandchild to Sahira & the late Thomas
Toma and the sixth grandchild to Hamid & Enaam
Farida.
Jonah Marvin
Jake Mansoor is proud to announce the birth of his
new baby brother, Jonah Marvin. Proud parents are
Marvin and Jamie Mansoor. Jonah was born on
November 30, 2006 at 6:24 a.m., weighing 6 lbs., 6
oz. and measuring 19.5 inches. He is the fifth
grandchild for both Sadi & Violet Mansoor and
Gorguis & Janet Senawi. The family is truly
blessed with its new addition.
Sofia Maria
Jonah Marvin
Joseph Thomas
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HALHOLE!
[ Bi r t h s ]
Sophia
Marvin and Kelly Mansour were blessed with the
birth of Sophia on August 10, 2006. Sophia was
born at 8:03 a.m. weighing 8 lbs., 3 oz. and measuring
20 inches. Sophia is the third grandchild of
Emanuel & Antoinette Mansour. She was baptized
October 28, 2006. Godparents are John Mansour
and Kristen Bates.
Brandon Michael
Brandon Michael was born on October 1, 2006 at
11:45 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., and measured
19 inches long. Proud parents are Michael and Maysa
Iagnemma. Brandon is the grandchild of Victor &
Vickie Iagnemma and Saleem & the late Nazima Kas-
Shamoun. He was baptized on January 7.
Gerald David
David and Maysoon Reid were blessed with the birth of
their first child, Gerard David, on September 19, 2006
at 10:46 p.m. He weighed 6 lbs., 3 oz., and measured
19 inches long. Gerard is the grandchild of Rose & the
late Marlin Edward Reid and Saleem & the late Nazima
Kas-Shamoun. He was baptized on January 7.
Sophia
Gerald David
Brandon Michael
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[ Bi r t h s ]
Caesar John
Caesar and Cristina Issa were blessed with a beautiful
baby boy, Caesar John Issa II, on September 13, 2006
at 10:54 a.m. Caesar was 8 lbs., 4 oz. and measured
21 inches tall. Caesar is the first grandchild for Samir
& Amila Issa and Sabri & Susan Kassab. Godparents
are Emilio Issa, his uncle, and Gina Kassab, his aunt.
[ En g a g e m e n t s ]
Christine and Joseph
Christine Loussia and Joseph Boji plan a July 2007
wedding. Christine is the daughter of Essam & Lamis
Loussia, and Joseph’s parents are Francis & Suad Boji.
The wedding will be held at Mother of God Chaldean
Catholic Church with a reception following at
Shenandoah Country Club.
Lydia and Derick
We are proud to announce the engagement of Derick
Kassab and Lydia Shamoo. Derick is the son of Sam &
Yazdan Kassab. Lydia is the daughter of Jamal &
Ayman Shamoo (Kirma). The wedding will take place in
August 2007 at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church
with the reception at Shenandoah Country Club.
Caesar John
Derick and Lydia
Christine and Joseph
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HALHOLE!
[ En g a g e m e n t s ]
Michelle and Brian
Michelle Yaldo and Brian Loussia have announced their
engagement. Michelle is the daughter of Amjad & Ban Yaldo
and Brian’s parents are John & Carol Loussia. The couple
plans a September 2007 wedding at St. Thomas Church and
a reception at Shenandoah Country Club. Megan Yaldo will
be maid of honor and Matthew Loussia will be best man. The
couple plans a Hawaiian honeymoon.
Brian and Michelle
Nicole and Jason
[ We d d i n g s ]
Jason and Nicole
Jason Orow and Nicole Haisha said their “I dos” at St. George
Church on October 8, 2006. Jason is the son of Sami & Ikhlas
Orow and Nicole is the daughter of the late Faraj & Najiba Haisha.
The happy couple danced the night away at the reception held at
Penna’s of Sterling Heights. Maid of honor was Sylvia Petrous and
best man was George Orow. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii.
Valin and Pavlos
Valin Kenaya and Pavlos Gravanis were married on August 26,
2006, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. The ceremony
was followed by a reception at Shenandoah Country Club. Valin
is the youngest daughter of Zuhair & Sherly Kenaya. Pavlos is
the son of Georgia & the late Konstantinos Gravanis. The maid
of honor was Valin’s cousin and best friend, Farrah Kenaya. The
best man was Pavlos’ lifelong friend, Sam Tsakanikas. The couple
enjoyed a honeymoon in the Greek islands.
Valin and Pavlos
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[ We d d i n g s ]
Randal and Stephanie
Randal Toma and Stephanie Yatooma were married on
July 22, 2006 at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic
Church. A reception followed at Shenandoah Country
Club. Randal is the son of Sabah & Nawal Toma and
Stephanie is the daughter of Sami & Suhaila Yatooma.
Best man was Roger Toma, brother of the groom;
Stephanie’s friend, Sunny Georges, was the maid of
honor. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon
Mediterranean cruise visiting Italy, France and Spain.
Patrick and Tamara
Patrick Yono and Tamara Elias were married on
October 22, 2006, at Mother of God Chaldean
Catholic Church in Southfield, with a reception at
Shenandoah Country Club. Patrick is the son of Fasih
& Antesar Yono and Tamara is the daughter of Samir &
Najat Elias. The best man was Prince Elia and the maid
of honor was Lana Ibrahim. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon
at Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Stephanie and Randal
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PLACES OF PRAYER
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
MOTHER OF GOD CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
25585 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48034; 248-356-0565
RECTOR: Rev. Manuel Boji
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Wisam Matti
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. in Sourath (Aramaic)
and Arabic, Tuesday 5:50 p.m. in Sourath and Arabic, Saturday 5:30 p.m. in English,
Sunday 8:30 a.m. in Arabic and Sourath,
10 a.m. in English, 12 p.m. in Sourath
SACRED HEART CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
310 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203, 313-368-6214
PASTOR: Rev. Jacob Yasso
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday — Saturday 5 p.m. in Sourath,
Sunday 8:30 a.m. in Arabic and Sourath,
10 a.m. in English, 12 p.m. in Sourath
MAR ADDAI CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
24010 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park, MI 48237, 248-547-4648
PASTOR: Rev. Stephen Kallabat
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Shlaman Denha
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday — Friday 10 a.m in Sourath, Sunday
10 a.m. in Sourath and Arabic, 12:30 p.m. in Sourath
CHALDEAN CHURCHES IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT
ST. GEORGE CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
PASTOR: Rev. Emanuel Shaleta
45700 Dequindre Road, Shelby Township, MI; (586) 254-7221
MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday: 10 a.m. in Sourath, 12 p.m. in English and Sourath,
2 p.m. in Sourath and Arabic; Baptisms: 3:30 p.m. Sundays
ST. JOSEPH CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
2442 E. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48083, 248-528-3676
PASTOR: Msgr. Zouhair Toma
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Ayad Hanna
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday — Friday 10 a.m in Sourath,
Saturday 5 p.m. in Soureth, Sunday 8 a.m. in Soureth,10 a.m. in English,
12 p.m. Soureth, 2 p.m. in Soureth and Arabic
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: Monday-Friday 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
ST. TOMA SYRIAC CATHOLIC CHURCH
2560 Drake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48335, 248-478-0835
PASTOR: Rev. Toma Behnama
MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday 12 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6 p.m.
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obituaries
Hani Alrihani
Hani Alrihani died suddenly on
December 28, 2006. He was born
on September 15, 1955.
Mr. Alrihani lived in San Diego,
California. He owned a liquor store
in Carlsbad, and all his customers
loved him. He
was an honest,
hard-working
man who devoted
his life to his
wife and children.
His
biggest joys in
his life were his
kids. He loved
taking his sons
to San Diego
Padre baseball games, and was
teaching his daughter how to drive.
He loved to watch game shows with
his wife.
Survivors include his wife, Salwa
Alrihani, and children, Holly, Anthony
and Allen.
You taught all of us how to be a
better person, each in our own
ways, and always let us know we
had your support in everything and
anything we did. In return, we all
promise to love, care, and support
each other. We will do everything we
possibly can to make you proud of
us and I know you are looking down
from Heaven with a smile on your
face. No one can ever take your special
place in our hearts.
Manuel Kajy
Manuel Kajy, the son of Georgia Kajy
and the late Yalda Kajy was born on
January 6, 1947. He died on
November 12, 2006.
He and his wife, Khalida Kajy,
spent 30 years together not only as
husband and wife, but as best
friends. They had five children,
Marlin (Jill Konja) Kajy, Melvin,
Martin, Klaudia and Karleen. He was
blessed with two granddaughters
whom he truly adored, Madison and
Maegan, and a
third grandchild
on the way.
Ever since
Manuel was
young, he was
always a hard
worker, acquiring
different businesses.
Manuel
always put his
family first, from the time he was a son
up to the time he became a father of
his own family. Even during his illness,
Manuel put his family’s needs before
his own. Manuel loved being with his
family and always had family gettogethers
at his house. Whether it was
a holiday or an ordinary weekday,
Manuel loved being the host for his
brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and
his in-law’s families. His house as well
as his heart were open and always
extended to everyone. Whether someone
needed advice, help with some
trouble or just someone to talk to, he
was always there to help and was
always the one to turn to.
He is also survived by his siblings,
Gorgis (Tawitha) Kajy, Yousif
(Sundus) Kajy, Aniss (Athraa) Kajy,
Semri (Gorgis) Yaldo, Amira
Bachouwa and Wadia Kajy; his parents-in-law,
Gorgis and Basima Kajy;
and his siblings-in-law, Saad (Rita)
Kajy, Khalid (Noreen) Kajy, and Amil
(Crystal) Kajy.
Manuel Kajy was loved by many, and
will be missed by many but will always
hold a special spot in our hearts.
Salima Kasodish
Salima Kasodish, also known as
“Cute” by all her grandchildren, was
the daughter of Karim and Hannia
Farida. She married Matti Kasodish at
the age of 13 and had five beautiful
children. Born
on February 20,
1929, she died
on January 3,
2007.
In the early
1960s, Salima
became a widow
at the age of 29.
She struggled all
her life, not only
being a mother, but also a father figure
to her five children. In January 1967,
Salima brought her five children to the
United States for bigger and better
opportunities. Salima’s life was devoted
to her children and grandchildren.
She cherished the days when her children
and grandchildren would come
over and eat her famous pacha, chicken,
and corn with potatoes.
Many knew Salima for her gardening
in the summer, the cucumbers that
we were never allowed to cut unless
she was supervising, and the devotion
she had for the Lord Jesus Christ and
the Blessed Mother. Every Sunday for
many years she would always welcome
us all with open arms and
famous kisses, on the forehead, one
on each cheek, one on the nose and
one on the chin. She was a strong
woman who only asked for help when
she absolutely needed it.
Salima is survived by her children,
Clair (Alaa) Sharrak; Fahmi (Hana)
Awdish; Frank (Fadia) Awdish; Mike
(Raidah) Awdish and the late Fouad
Awdish. She is also survived by her
grandchildren, Sonia, Marvin, Tania,
Brian (Minna) Sharrak; Randy, Serena
(Jimmy Chammout), Rena (Ramis
Kouza), Ryan, Sarmad, Sean Awdish;
Madonnna, Crystal, Heather, Lauren
Awdish; Jennifer, Olivia Kashat,
Janelle, Matthew, Lisa (Ronnie Yaldo),
Christopher, Frank Jr., and Ashley
Awdish. In June 2006 Salima became
a great-grandmother to Isabella
Kouza.
Salima’s happiest days were spent
with her family, cooking and sewing
dyshdashas for her grandchildren.
Salima will be greatly missed by her
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loving children, grandchildren, greatgrandchild,
family and friends.
Salim Toma Kassab
After 77 years
on this earth,
Salim Toma
Kassab was
called to his
heavenly home
on December
27, 2006.
Salim lived a
simple life with
his Christian
faith as the center
of his life followed by his family. He
always loved the grocery store business.
In fact, he purchased his first
store at the age of 18, in the small village
of Beiji, Iraq, followed by a general
store in Baghdad. After immigrating
to United States in 1973, he purchased
a store in Royal Oak in 1982. His last
business was a small store in an office
building in Farmington Hills.
Salim believed that working was
medicine for the body. He finally retired
at the age of 72. During his retirement,
he had the time to attend and serve the
daily mass at St. Thomas Chaldean
Church. He was very proud of his kids,
as many of them fulfilled his dream of
having them obtain college degrees.
His three sons went on to become a
lawyer, a doctor and an accountant. He
adored all of his 19 grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Amira
(Oram); his three sons, Burt (Manal),
Safa (Bonnie) and Mark (Heidi); and
his three daughters, Bushra (Jalal)
Brikho, Raja (Nahil) Kassab and Linda
(Jenan) Bahoura. He will be deeply
missed by everyone.
Huda Sattam Savaya
Huda Sattam
Savaya died
suddenly on
December 10,
2006, at the age
of 47. Huda’s
death left everyone
in shock.
While at a party
dancing with her
daughters, she
had a massive
heart attack and died.
Huda and her family came to
America two years ago looking to start
a new life and forget about the life they
had in Iraq. She was a beautiful, loving
wife, daughter, sister, aunt and best
friend.
She is survived by her mother, Afifa
Sattam; husband, Manuel Savaya; son,
Manhal Savaya; daughters, Miriam and
Farah; brothers, Essam (Wigdan)
Sattam, Wisam (Samar) Sattam, Yousif
(Maysa) Sattam; and her sisters, Eman
(Alfred) Kirma, Nagham and Fatin. She
also had 20 nieces and nephews.
We love you Huda and we know
you are in Heaven with your father.
FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 31

popping the question
Creative ways to propose marriage
BY VANESSA DENHA-GARMO
Although there are various opinions on the
origin of Valentine’s Day, it has become
one of the most popular days of the year
to propose marriage. Already focused on romance
and love, Valentine’s Day is a most appropriate
time to promise to spend your life with another.
Some experts believe the holiday originated
from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred
for refusing to give up Christianity. He died
on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that
had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend
also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note
for the jailer’s daughter, who had become his
friend, and signed it “From Your Valentine.”
Gradually, February 14 became the date for
exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became
the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by
sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There
was often a social gathering or a ball. In the United
States, Esther Howland is given credit for sending the
first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were
introduced in the 1800s.
Panning to pop the big question on February
14? Take inspiration from other couples’ stories.
After meeting through mutual friends, Lydia
Shamoo and Derick Kassab dated for nearly two
years. Lydia and some of her gal pals traveled to
Chicago for Labor Day. That Sunday night, the
girls gussied up for a typical night on the town, but
everyone wanted to go to the Navy Pier instead.
“When we got there, I spotted a group of guys who
looked very familiar. Sure enough, it was Derick,
my friend Michelle’s fiancé Brian, and my other
friend Sandy’s husband Jeff,” Lydia said. “I was
shocked to see them there.”
The couples played some games, rode a few rides
and then decided to go on the Ferris wheel. Each
couple was supposed to ride in their own cart;
Derick and Lydia got in the first one. The other two
couples jumped in the next one, saying they only
had two tickets so had to ride that way.
Anxious to capture the moment, Lydia began
snapping photos of the view. At the top, the ride
ILLUSTRATION BY SCOTT MICK
came to a sudden stop, and she turned to find
Derick on bended knee with a ring in his hand.
“Lyd,” he said, “I could never imagine a day going
by without you in it. I would love to spend the rest
of my life with you … will you marry me?”
“At that very moment, I couldn’t be happier,”
Lydia said. “He was everything I was looking for in a
husband. And thanks to my friends recording it in
the cart behind us, I will always be able to look back
at that day and remember exactly how happy I was.”
The two will marry this summer at St. Thomas
Church with a reception to follow at Shenandoah
Country Club.
Lisa Kashat , then 18, had no clue that she
would meet her husband at what seemed to be a
chance encounter at a pizza place in Royal Oak.
She was visiting a friend, Randy Dickow, at his
store when the two decided to grab lunch. He sent
Lisa to the pizza place nearby, which turned out
to be mobbed. Owner Ronnie Yaldoo, who
was trying to handle the crowds,
asked if Lisa was Randy’s friend and
when she said yes, he put her to work.
“Will you come back here and help
me?” he asked her. “My worker called in
sick today.”
Lisa, nearly speechless, was able to
muster up the word, “sure,” and Ronnie
directed her to register. After the crowd
dispersed, Lisa made herself a sandwich.
Later that day, Ronnie asked Randy to set
the two of them up, and the couple ended
up dating for nearly two years.
Attending Piston games became part of
their routine. When they headed to the
Palace of Auburn Hills on December 21,
2004, it seemed like a typical date.
“When we got there I was in shock
because all of our friends were there,” Lisa
said. “Everywhere I turned I would see one
of his friends or one of mine. Even my sister was
there.”
During the third quarter, it was announced that
the team was giving away an autographed basketball.
Lisa noticed Hooper, the Pistons mascot, coming
her way, “but, I thought no way, why would he
come to me out of thousands of people? But he kept
coming closer until he stood in front of me, so finally
I got up. Hooper handed me the ball, which read
‘Lisa, will you marry me?’ I was so surprised that for
one second I thought Hooper was asking me to
marry him, then he turned the ball and it said
‘Love, Ronnie.’ It was the most amazing moment
of my life. This was something I had never even
imagined would happen.”
The two married on April 16, 2005. “It was,”
said Lisa, “a true fairytale.”
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FEBRUARY 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 33

home sweet home
The St. Ephrem Center is a busy
place. An estimated 500 to 600
Chaldeans walk through its doors
each week to take part in the more than 20
programs offered by the Eastern Catholic
Re-Evangelization Center (ECRC).
St. Ephrem was a Jewish synagogue until
it was purchased for $1.3 million by St.
Thomas Chaldean Church last July to give
the ECRC a home. Most ECRC programs
were being held at St. Thomas, and the
church was running out of space. The ECRC
opened in the 7,000-square-foot St. Ephrem
facility in September. Now the majority of its
programs are being held there.
“The St. Ephrem building is a great place for
the ECRC because it isn’t far from St. Thomas, and it’s
10 to 15 minutes closer than St. Thomas for those who
live on the east side of town. We’re blessed to have it,”
said ECRC co-founder and administrative team member
Karam Bahnam.
T he ECRC enj oys its new digs
BY STEVE STEIN
From left are
Father Frank
Kalabat, Vanessa
Kassab, Karam
Bahnam and
Neran Karmo.
St. Ephrem is at 4876 West Maple near
Inkster in Bloomfield Township. St. Thomas
is about three miles away at 6900 West
Maple near Halstead in West Bloomfield.
Father Frank Kalabat of St. Thomas,
another ECRC co-founder and administrative team
member, said the ECRC’s move to St. Ephrem was
important because the lay organization needed an
identity of its own in the Chaldean community.
“People may have thought the ECRC was a part of
PHOTO BY DAVID REED
St. Thomas,” Fr. Kalabat said. “It isn’t a parish. It’s a
place where lay people can get in touch with their
faith and be better ministers within their own parish.”
Besides a variety of classes, the six-year-old
ECRC offers programs like pilgrimages and retreats,
nursing home visitation and a prison ministry,
weekly worship, youth conferences and youth
groups, and vacation Bible school. The Bible study
class alone attracts 90 to 100 students per week.
Most ECRC programs are free; the rest are
offered for a minimal cost. Most program leaders are
volunteers, but all leaders must attend the ECRC’s
theology class for one year or have an equivalent
experience. ECRC expenses are covered by a grant
from the archdiocese and donations.
Besides Bahnam and Fr. Kalabat, the other
ECRC co-founders and administrators are Neran
Karmo and Vanessa Kassab.
“Money should never be an issue for people who
want to come to the ECRC,” Fr. Kalabat said.
“People come for a variety of reasons. They may be
hungering for more knowledge or understanding,
they may want to come back to their faith, or they
may simply want to check out the ECRC’s programs.
They also may feel a calling to do more. That’s how
the ECRC’s prison ministry got started.”
ECRC office hours are 4 -9 p.m. Monday through
T hursday, and the first and third Friday of each month.
For more information, call ( 2 4 8 ) 5 3 8 -9 9 0 3 or
visit www.ecrc.com.
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roaring back
Lionheart takes basketball title
BY STEVE STEIN
Patrick Yono’s Lionheart team was an unlikely
champion in the Chaldean Athletic
League’s fall men’s basketball season.
Lionheart didn’t roar much during the regular season.
It went 5-5, losing five of six games to the other
three playoff teams. But the post-season was a different
story. Lionheart won both of its playoff games,
capturing the league title with an exciting 48-46 victory
over Vatos Locos in front of dozens of fans
December 20 at Keller Middle School in Royal Oak.
Vatos Locos was the only playoff team that
Lionheart defeated during the regular season. They
split their two games.
“We had a talented team, but I think we got
complacent during the regular season because we
knew we’d probably make the playoffs,” said Yono,
the Lionheart captain. “We put it together when it
mattered the most, just like the Pittsburgh Steelers
in last year’s NFL playoffs.”
Real Detroit (8-2) and Out of Town (7-3) finished
in front of third-place Lionheart in the regular-season
standings. Vatos Locos (4-6) ended up in
fourth place and earned the final playoff spot. Altar
Boys (3-7) and Death Around the Corner (3-7)
didn’t make the playoffs.
Lionheart and Vatos Locos both pulled off upsets
in the playoff semifinals. Out of Town was sent packing
by Lionheart 65-49 and Vatos Locos went crazy
in a 55-39 win over Real Detroit, setting up a championship
game between the lowest playoff seeds.
Each of the league’s six teams had six players on
its roster. Three Lionheart players averaged in double
figures during the regular season. They were
Nathan Karrumi (21.1 points per game), Fadi Eliya
(13.3) and Zeke Arafat (10.8). Jimmy Dallo,
Thomas Shaouni and Yono rounded out the
Lionheart roster.
While winning the championship was a great
experience, Yono said that’s not what the league is
all about. It’s more about camaraderie, he said.
“You meet guys you probably never would have
met,” the Waterford resident said. “It seems like you
always run into another league player when you go
out, whether you’re with your friends or your family.
Everyone in the league has a mutual respect for
each other and we’re all competitive, so we have
strong common bonds.”
This was the seventh season for the league,
which began in 2004 after a group of about a dozen
friends and family members decided to expand their
pick-up basketball games at Orchard Lake St. Mary
High School into an organized competition.
Weekly league games in fall and winter seasons
were played at Bishop Foley High School in
Madison Heights before Keller became home this
fall. Five teams played in the inaugural league season,
won by Men in Black (Yono was on the roster).
A sixth team was added the following season so
teams wouldn’t have an occasional bye week.
About 40 players are on a waiting list to join the
league, but officials aren’t planning on expansion.
“We’re content with the size of the league. It
almost runs itself,” said Samer Petrous of Oak Park,
a league founder and member of the committee
than runs the league.
Petrous said there’s been talk of the league sponsoring
other sports like flag football, but that’s
unlikely to happen because it would be difficult to
organize and run another competition.
League basketball players are in their 20s and
30s, and many are related.
Clint Shabo won the 3-point shooting contest
held after the Lionheart-Vatos Locos playoff championship
game, beating Keith Hadi 16-15 in the
final round.
For league news and statistics, visit chaldeanathleticleague.com.
For league sponsorship information, call Jamoua at
( 2 4 8 ) 9 3 3 -4 3 7 9 or send an e-mail to esj 9 1 0 @ aol.com.
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PHOTOS BY WILSON SARKIS
T he Farmington
ills-based Bank
of Michigan held a
party on December 1 9
to celebrate the holidays,
as well as reaching
$ 5 0 million in assets.
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TAX
TIPS:
• E File your returns to eliminate
errors and expedite your
refunds
• Make your IRA contribution
by April 15, 2007 to be
deducted for 2006. The maximum
contribution is $4,000.
For those 50 years of age and
over, the additional catch-up is
$1,000.
• If you need to file an extension
and you owe money, you
must pay the amount owed or
face penalties. An extension
of time to file is NOT an extension
of time to pay.
• If you sold stock in 2006,
you must provide the cost
basis and the date purchased.
This is critically important for
the correct calculations of
capital gains and losses and is
often not provided by your
financial advisors.
Shimoun, Yaldo & Associates:
Providing Experience, Knowledge &
Professional Advice
It is once again time to prepare for tax
season. New legislation has been
passed and signed into law on May 17,
2006. The Tax Increase Prevention and
Reconciliation Act (TIPRA) extended
expiring tax provisions, extended reduced
capital gains and dividend rates through
2010. With all the ongoing changes in the
tax laws, hiring a professional can save
you time and money.
Shimoun, Yaldo and Associates’ formula
for success has allowed the firm to
continue its tremendous growth by hiring
young college graduates from the
Chaldean community who are seeking to
become Certified Public Accountants. Al
Yaldo and Sal Shimoun merged their
practices more than 4 1/2 years ago with
a vision to establish a firm that will continue
to grow and provide professional
accounting and tax services with the support
of these young professionals.
Together, Sal Shimoun and Al Yaldo
offer more than 36 years of professional
experience in accounting and taxation.
Their knowledge and expertise, along with
their strong supporting staff, has made
the firm become one of the largest
Chaldean-owned Certified Public
Accounting firms in the region today.
“Sal and I always meet with new clients
to discuss the best alternative choices for
newly established or acquired businesses,”
said Al Yaldo. “We believe that the initial
setup is critical in making sure that the
proper choice of entity is selected in order
to receive the best tax advantages.”
“We go through continuing education
each year to remain current on the ongoing
tax law changes in order to provide
our clients with the most up-to-date professional
tax advice,” said Sal Shimoun.
“As an example, one of the changes for
2006 is a one-time refundable credit for
the Telephone Excise Tax that was
repealed.”
Shimoun, Yaldo & Associates also
offers: accounting and compilation services,
real estate and business investment
analysis, payroll check preparation and
services, financial projections and forecasts,
personal financial statements,
assistance with processing business loan
applications; and notary public. They also
provide support in Federal and State
Audits for businesses and individuals.
Over the years the partners have
established relationships with various area
banks to help individuals and small businesses
obtain financing and other banking
services. Al Yaldo currently serves as a
director on the Bank of Michigan Board of
Directors.
In addition to their busy schedules, Sal
and Al serve on the Finance Committee
for Shenandoah Country Club. They are
active members of the Chaldean
American Chamber of Commerce and
have officially overseen that group’s elections
since inception. Sal has served on
the Associated Food and Petroleum
Dealers’ Finance Committee for the past
several years.
“We are always pleased when we
know that we have done the best job possible
for our clients by giving them the
proper tax advice,” said Al Yaldo.
“Our best source of referral comes
from our clients. We thank them for their
continued support and in making our firm
a success,” said Sal Shimoun.
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• New tax regulations now
govern both CASH and NON-
CASH charitable contributions
as follows:
For CASH contributions,
regardless of the amount, you
must have either a receipt
from the organization acknowledging
the gift or a bank
record (cancelled check, debit
card receipt) showing the date
and amount of the donation.
For NON-CASH contributions,
regardless of the
amount, you must have a letter
or statement from the organization
showing the date of the
donation and that the items
you donated were in “good
used condition.” This is new
tax regulation and if you are
unable to obtain this letter with
the above statement, the
deduction may be disallowed.
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Su s a n Ki z y
2. Ja c o b a n d
An n e Ba c a l l
3. St a c y Ya l d o
a n d Su s a n
Ki z y
4. Ne i l a n d
Sa h a r Ya l d o
5. Zi n a
Ge o r g e
( l e f t ) , Bu s h r a
Ka r a n o ,
Ma r i a n n
Sa r a f a a n d
Re n e a Da l l o o
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a n d Da l y a
Al -Sh e i k h
p o s e f o r
Ni c k Ha d d a d .
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ushered in 2 0 0 7 in
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PHOTOS BY DAVID REED
undreds of eager fans
attended a concert by
Arab singing sensation
K azem Al-Saher at
Shenandoah Country
Club on December 2 6 .
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1. Th e b a n d p e r f o r m s
2. Ka z e m Al -Sa h e r
3. Wa l l y Ja d a n
4. La m a a n d Da n i e l Ha b i b
5. Ba n Sh a o w
6. Ya z d a n Ka s s a b a n d
Rw a i d a Ko r k i s
7. An e n t h u s i a s t i c c r o w d

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