NOTEworthy Missing Something? Want to see if you’re among the many Chaldeans with unclaimed property? The Michigan Department of Treasury has millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes and stock certificates. Because these properties were considered abandoned and unclaimed by the bank or company entrusted with them, they are turned over to the state as required by law. The Michigan Department of Treasury returns these assets to their owners, or heirs, when they are rightfully claimed. Visit www.michigan.gov/treasury to learn more. For national searches, visit www. missingmoney.com. Chaldean Men Strengthen Faith More than 150 Chaldean men gathered for the 6th Annual Catholic Men’s Conference at the University of Detroit Mercy on April 12. The theme this year was “Brothers in Christ, Standing Together.” “The Chaldean men all agree that our community needs to focus more on faith and family, and this conference was the perfect way to do so,” said Basil Bacall. “For years Chaldean men have been so focused on making good lives for the families in America that they have slowly neglected their role in their family’s faith. … The men feel that joining together as a band of Chaldean Christian men they can strengthen each other’s faith, grow in the knowledge of the Lord together and share in each other’s struggles and hard times.” Bacall called the conference, “a beautiful way to come together and become better husbands, fathers and Christians.” On Air Chaldean News Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Denha-Garmo (right) joins Teresa Tomeo on her morning show on WDEO Ave Maria Radio last month during the station’s annual membership drive. The women interviewed Joseph Kassab of the Chaldean Federation of America on the refugee initiative. you know you’re CHALDEAN if… Your aunt always asks you when she can dance at your wedding. You say “Get down from the car.” instead of “Get out of the car.” You always act like you want to pay, but in reality you hate it. Share your ideas! E-mail info@chaldeannews.com or write to The Chaldean News, 30095 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Fundraiser Honors Baby’s Memory All seemed to be fine when Evan Deddeh was born on April 28, 2007. But when he wasn’t moving his arms or legs or holding his head up after six weeks, his pediatrician ordered a battery of tests. The results were tragic: Evan had spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a usually fatal genetic disease that affects the motor neurons for voluntary muscles used for activities such as crawling and swallowing. Three months after the diagnosis, Evan died at home in Waterford on November 28, 2007. In honor of their son’s memory, Heather and Tony Deddeh are holding a bowling fundraiser on June 8. The event, from 2-5 p.m. at Wonderland Heading the Call Hundreds of young Christian Chaldean/Assyrian men recently lined up to register for the new police force that is going to be established in Iraq’s Nineveh Plain. This is a picture from the recruitment station located in Telkaif, Ninewa. Lanes in Walled Lake, includes bowling, raffles and a silent auction. Mike Scott of WYCD will make an appearance. Proceeds from the $25 tickets go to Families of SMA (www.fsma.org). Despite his health troubles, Evan was a happy boy. “He always smiled no matter how bad he was doing,” Tony said, “and he had an amazing smile.” To purchase tickets, call Vanessa Mona at (248) 755-4010 or Tony Deddeh at (248) 821-8778. It’s Chaldean Graduation Time All Chaldean high school and college graduates are encouraged to attend the 26th Annual Chaldean Commencement on June 12. The Chaldean Federation of America once again hosts the event, this year with the help of Chaldean American Student Associations (CASA) at six Michigan universities. Academic and Newcomers (in the U.S. less than five years) scholarships will be awarded, as well a Special Talent Scholarship (including arts and athletics) and the annual Essay Award. The event starts at 4 p.m. (participants must arrive by 3:15) at the Millennium Center in Southfield. Visit www.chaldeanfederation.org for more information. That evening at 7 p.m., all are welcome to a gala party at Shenandoah Country Club. The theme is Hollywood and the night includes live entertainment, DJ music, and dinner. Tickets are $40; contact Maria Kesto at mkesto@wayne.edu for information. John Gumma of Etchen Gumma Limited, co-owner Paul Kado and designer Allen Shabilla at Detroit’s newest Rice Bowl. Kado Opens Third Rice Bowl Paul Kado may be Chaldean, but he sure loves his Asian food. Kado is the co-owner of the new Rice Bowl Fresh Asian Kitchen, which opened in Detroit’s Millender Center in March. Kado and co-owner Freddy Liu invested more than $400,000 in upgrades, construction and décor, including an art gallery, in the restaurant. Rice Bowl Fresh Asian Kitchen serves Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese and Indonesian cuisine made fresh to order. This is Kado’s third Rice Bowl in Detroit; the other two are located in the New Center One Building and College Park Commons. The new eatery in the Millender Center is the chain’s flagship. 16 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>JUNE</strong> <strong>2008</strong>
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