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• $316 million dollar Walled Lake Consolidated School District 

Bond election on May 7 

o Renovate Walled Lake Western High School. 

o Rebuild Dublin Elementary. 

o Construct an Early Childhood Center. 

o Upgrade the infrastructure, building systems, and technology at all 19 Walled Lake Schools 

and District buildings. 

o Attend to much needed building renovations including roofs, windows, boilers, parking lots, paving and 

more at all 19 Walled Lake Schools and District buildings. 

o Improve safety. 

o Purchase buses. 

• How can this be a tax decrease? 

o Four of the five current bonds will soon be paid off and the Walled Lake Schools debt will be 

reduced by 50% and payments by 73%. 

o Previous bonds, that were initially going to be paid off in 30 years, are being paid off much sooner. 

o Walled Lake School’s community is stable and growing, thus has increased in taxable value. 

o Residents are currently paying 4.53 mills. On a house valued at approximately $200,000 with a 

taxable value of $100,000; that is $453 per year. 

o With this proposal, residents will pay 4.13 mills. On a house valued at approximately $200,000 

with a taxable value of $100,000; that is $413 per year. 

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CONTENTS MAY 2019 

THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 16 ISSUE IV 

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on the cover 

18 WHAT TO EAT WITH IBD 

BY PAMELA HADDAD, RD, MS 

19 HEART FAILURE 

BY MONA DENHA 

20 GETTING TO KNOW 

DIABETES MELLITUS 

BY MADA JAMIL, MD, MPH 

21 MANAGING HYPERTENSION 

BY NADA HANA BACHURI, MD 

22 PHYSICAL FUN 

FOR FAMILIES 

BY VANESSA DENHA GARMO 

Municipalities, counties offer a variety of 

outdoor activities 

24 FACING ADDICTION 

BY ASHOURINA SLEWO 

26 HEALING FOR THE 

WALKING WOUNDED 


A retreat for post-abortive women and families 

at Our Lady of the Fields Camp and Retreat 

Center 

28 PRIMARY CARE 

FOR THE COMMUNITY 

BY M. LAPHAM 

CCF helping refugees navigate the U.S. 

health care system and connect with doctors 

30 TAKING CARE OF PATIENTS 

BY MONIQUE MANSOUR 

Dr. William Kesto on Orthopedic innovations 

and Chaldean heritage 

features 

32 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SHOW UP 

IN SUPPORT OF IRAQI NATIONALS 


With a renewed threat of deportation, 

lawmakers stand with the community 

33 A PEEK INTO THE CAPITOL 


34 IRAQI NATIONALS GAIN 

TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM 

DETENTION, DEPORTATION 

BY PAUL NATINSKY 

35 AREA ATTORNEYS EXPAND 

CCF LEGAL HELP 


departments 

6 FROM THE EDITOR 


In good health 

8 GUEST COLUMNS 

BY ADHIB MIRI, PHD 

From Al-Qosh to Qaraqoosh 

BY RANNA ABRO 

Mission trip to Iraq 

10 NOTEWORTHY 

12 CHAI TIME 

14 ECRC CORNER 

15 OBITUARIES 

36 SPORTS 

BY STEVE STEIN 

Volleyball start shuffling off to Buffalo 

37 CHALDEAN ON THE STREET 

BY HALIM SHEENA 

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In good health 

The old adage is once 

you turn 40, everything 

goes downhill, 

health wise. I thought 

that was something “old 

people” used to say until 

I hit 40. I can tell you 

I don’t have the energy 

I used to or the strength. 

The extra pounds I carry, 

no doubt, weigh me down. 

Yes, I have a mirror and 

a scale, thank you very 

much. I don’t need others 

to point out the obvious. However, 

my aging has played a factor in my 

overall health. 

This issue is our health guide. 

We are covering health issues that 

have had the greatest effect on 

Chaldeans. We bring you guest columns 

from various health professionals. 

I realized over the years the 

importance of staying active. Last 

year, my husband purchased bikes 

for all three of us. We also got a 

dog for various reasons including 

with the intention of walking 

more. I love to research different 

events hosted around town that we 

can participate in. This month I 

share with you places to walk and 

ride your bikes. There is so much 

more. You can do your own simple 

searches and find fun activities for 

the entire family. 

We also share our ECRC corner 

that focuses on faith and our spiritual 

health – our relationship with 

Christ. Thanks to Karam Bahnam, 

Patrice Abona and Jeff Kassab who 

rotate in writing these monthly 

columns. 

As my body has declined over 

the years, my spiritual health and 

emotional health have improved 

tremendously. For that, I am grateful. 

I am in such a better place than 

I was years ago. If only I knew then 

what I know now. Boy, would I 

care much less what other people 

thought and said about me. 

Today, I can honestly say, I don’t 

care unless there has been a misunderstanding 

or if I inadvertently 

offended anyone. I would want to 

correct that immediately. But, if 

I am being judged for my weight, 

my gender, by beliefs, my bank account, 

my car, house, family, for the 

mistake’s others have made– you 

VANESSA 

DENHA-GARMO 

EDITOR IN CHIEF 

CO-PUBLISHER 

name it – I let it go. 

I have realized many 

important things in my 

years. None of us live long 

enough to learn everything 

we need to know so 

we must learn from others. 

I have sought the knowledge 

of others. I want to 

share with you a few tips 

that have helped improve 

my emotional health. This 

is what I know. 

1. First and foremost … 

Trust in God. Surrendering has always 

been a tough one for me but 

has proven to be the best thing I 

can do. Hanging in my kitchen 

near my table is a picture of the Divine 

Mercy with the saying “Jesus, 

I trust in You!” I look at the every 

day and read the line as a reminder 

of who really is in control. 

2. The Truth always comes out 

– eventually. Don’t go out of your 

way to defend or prove yourself to 

anyone. If someone doesn’t want to 

believe you when you speak truth, 

let it go. They will eventually see 

or hear the truth. It’s inevitable. 

3. Speak truth always and if you 

don’t know the truth, say nothing. 

It is easy to engage in gossip. We all 

do it. Don’t engage in a conversation 

just to be part of it. In fact, 

sometimes you have to walk away. 

4. Speak less and listen more. I 

love to talk. I communicate for a 

living both in print and in broadcast. 

I speak publicly about public 

relations, crisis communications 

and communicating as a Christian. 

In recent months, I have been 

training to be a coach and that requires 

listening intently. When you 

listen, you learn and are more helpful 

to others. You have two ears and 

one mouth for a reason. Use your 

ears more. 

5. Forgive your enemies. Jesus 

tells us to do so. However, this is 

another tough one for me, probably 

more so than surrendering. I have 

made it a habit of mine to offer the 

Eucharist during mass to whomever 

has hurt me or hurt someone I 

know. I pray for them during mass. 

It was something my father always 

encouraged me to do as a young 

child but never understood the importance 

of it until I got older. 

6. If you want joy, you have to 

seek it first. Joy is truly found in 

Christ. If you want to be a joyful 

missionary as we are called to do, 

then read scripture. Start with the 

Gospels. This is something my Spiritual 

Advisor suggested I do. I have 

learned to speak like a Christian because 

I read the teachings of Christ. 

Don’t go out of your way to defend or prove 

yourself to anyone. If someone doesn’t want 

to believe you when you speak truth, let 

it go. They will eventually see or hear the 

truth. It’s inevitable. 

7. Discern more. Find out what 

God has called you to do in this 

life. Christians are blessed with 

Charisms upon Baptism. Find out 

what yours are and use them to 

bring others to Christ and fulfill 

your purpose in life. 

Our bodies are temples. Our 

minds are powerful. Our souls need 

saving. We share this issue with 

you – all in Good Health! 

Alaha Imid Koullen 

(God Be With Us All) 

Vanessa Denha-Garmo 

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GUEST columns 

From Al-Qosh to Qaraqoosh 

My two weeks in Iraq 

BY ADHID MIRI, PHD 

This is a trip unlike any I have 

previously experienced, and a 

sad summary of my two weeks 

in Northern Iraq. It is the story of a 

catastrophe that has fractured the 

Christian community and their ancestral 

land since the invasion of 

Iraq 16 years ago. This led to the rise 

of ISIS, devastation and the global 

refugee crisis. 

My trip to Erbil / Nineveh Plains 

gave me a firsthand experience to the 

challenges and choices in the region 

and for Christianity. I was expecting 

a stunning story and ended up witnessing 

a reality that was much more 

dramatic and saddening. 

During my stay in Ankawa/Erbil, 

I had the opportunity to meet five 

bishops, visited all Christian villages, 

met with KRG-Kurdistan Parliament 

President, MPs, the mayors of 

Alqosh, Hamdania, and the USAID 

point man in Iraq Max Primorac. 

I traveled to the South of 

Nineveh Plains area that includes 

Baghdaida, Karemlesh and Bartylla. 

The so-called international road 

was in terrible condition, full of pot 

holes, dangerous to drive on, packed 

with heavy trucks, and oil tankers. 

The road side was dotted with make 

shift tent/caravan camps full of displaced 

Yazidi and Mosul families. 

There are rapid demographic 

and geographic changes in the area. 

Confiscation of land, intimidations 

and harassments by the Shabaks and 

Hashed Al-Shaabi. 

The town of Bartylla 100 percent 

Christians before 2014 is 60 

percent Muslims and Shabak today. 

Hamdania is 10 percent Shabak, and 

Karemlesh is 25 percent destroyed 

with inferior public services, and 

burned homes all around the neighborhoods. 

The church was restored; 

the damaged church bell tower was 

left in its form as a witness and reminder 

of a 21st century genocide. 

Obviously, the security situation 

is very fragile. The clock is ticking 

on the fate of the Christian and Yazidi 

communities. There are a host 

of questions and urgency for taking 

immediate actions. Security, and 

who should control security are top 

concerns for everyone; Legal protection, 

constitutional rights and property 

rights are others. The fate of the 

Christian Syriac Churches? Church 

properties, properties of the citizens 

in Mosul? 

The fate of the region with Iran 

everywhere is a dilemma. Who is 

ultimately going to administer the 

region? The Iraqi government? The 

KRG? What is the U.S. plan, is a 

greater mystery! 

Hamdania, for years was the 

bread basket and major supplier in 

the Nineveh plains today is dotted 

today with burned and abandoned 

homes, 2,600 homes burned 

or looted and 110 homes destroyed 

by bombing. Bishop Mar Youhanna 

Putrus Moshe, Bishop of Mosul and 

Kurdistan Catholic Syriacs is afraid 

of the death of Christianity in his 

town and wants his people to stay; 

however, that is an unsurmountable 

task, and the hour is ticking fast with 

fear of continuous immigration of 

families to Australia 

Telesqif and Alqosh are the few 

Christian towns that are still alive, 

and untouched. They both lack basic 

reliable services. Electricity, water, 

gasoil, health services, hospitals, 

clinics, medicine, ambulances, urgent 

care units and pharmacies are badly 

needed. The closest hospitals are are 

two hours away in Erbil or Duhok! 

Alqosh is 100 percent Christians 

with a strong Christian identity. Bishop 

Michael Al- Maqdisi, does not 

have much confidence in the U.S. 

policies or or revitalization efforts. 

In his mind all must be focused on 

security, rule of law, property rights, 

minority rights and UNITY. The Assyrian 

and Chaldean churches are 

still divided despite Cardinal Sako’s 

efforts. He wants Alqosh to stay as a 

beacon of Christianity, especially after 

the horrible demographic changes 

in Telkaif (90 percent Muslims). 

Blue eyed Batnaya, once ISIS 

headquarters, is the most damaged 

town. It is totally erased from history 

and civilization. Imagine Berlin in 

1945. It should be fenced and kept 

as a historic symbol of a Chaldean 

Auschwitz. 

Little Baqoofa is semi abandoned, 

I saw one nun, one parked car and 

only one individual at 3 in the afternoon. 

Telkaif today is a Christian town 

of the past. I visited its church and 

marketplace. The old side church 

was burned and desecrated. All you 

see is black char smoked walls, broken 

pews and iconic artifacts on its 

floors. It should be preserved in its 

devastated status, and converted to a 

memorial museum. 

The new church was restored, 

and looked good; however, a handful 

of parishioners were in view. I visited 

the old market, and walked around 

few abandoned homes, I was asked 

to leave immediately by my security. 

Daesh elements took over the city 

and they are still imbedded within 

the population; the town walls are 

full of intimidating graffiti signs, 

and symbols. This once 100 percent 

Christian town is lost in time. Hope 

is almost lost for Christianity here. 

Bishop (Nicodemus), the Bishop 

of Mosul Orthodox Syriacs, is very 

skeptical about the American policies, 

and equally pessimistic about 

the Iraqi central government intentions 

or the Hashed Al-Shaabi. The 

bishop trusts the Kurds, and believes 

that the Christians should work 

closely with the KRG. 

According to him, “Mosul is finished.” 

Daesh is imbedded in the local 

thinking, political processes, and 

policies. When 60 Christian families 

reluctantly returned to Mosul, their 

neighbors asked sarcastically “why 

did you come back?” 

The Bishop fears the continuous 

immigration of families. “We have a 

very short window for survival”. Nicodemus 

wants his people to stay in 

or near Erbil for now, staying close to 

Mosul, he hopes they will gradually 

return. 

The U.S., the White House, and 

Vice President Pence have demonstrated 

commitment to the cause of 

religious liberty and instated USAID 

Special Representative for Minority 

Assistance in Iraq. The USAID 

programs are focused on the revitalization 

of the Yazidi and Christian 

Villages in the Nineveh Plains, 

investment partnership with local 

people, and seeks the participation 

of the Iraqi Americans in the U.S. 

The Christians of Iraq – represented 

by both lay and religious 

leaders – look forward to the support 

of the Christians in the U.S., 

particularly those who offer realistic 

solutions, and are in possession of 

significant economic, and political 

influence. 

They hope for a greater role and 

support from this administration. 

Washington must be engaged to facilitate 

both security and economic 

aid. The U.S. cannot be seen as having 

evaded its responsibilities – both 

moral and political – and must remain 

engaged. 

We are witnesses to a historic 

tragedy that is still unfolding. This 

is a tragedy beyond logical explanations 

of what has gone wrong in a 

region that once was the cradle of 

civilization. 


Mission trip to Iraq 

BY RANNA ABRO 

Whenever you see Iraq online 

or on TV, you are 

shown image after image 

of war and destruction. That is not 

what I saw when I was there on a 

two-week mission trip with The Shlama 

Foundation. 

I saw everlasting lush green fields, 

towering mountains that supplied 

fresh spring water and herds of woolly 

sheep grazing along the roadsides. I saw 

a great emphasis on higher education, 

and I saw that religious freedom exists. 

I felt the roots of my heritage, and I 

experienced unmatched hospitality, 

more than anywhere I’ve ever traveled. 

I also experienced what life is like 

with a poor economy, limited heat 

and electricity, fewer food options and 

a male-dominated culture. The fragments 

of war and discrimination were 

everywhere, and there were more political 

issues than I could count. 

This trip improved my perspective 

more than I ever anticipated. 

I went with 12 other volunteers, 

and we arrived prepared to work hard 

and learn as much as we could about 

the current situation. The Shlama 

volunteers were: Aessin Shikwana, 

Evette Kassab, James Zair, Faiz Yono, 

Candice Yono, Simon Matty, Ayoub 

Matty, Rawnek Marroki, Aida Monteith, 

Christopher Salem, Nasreen 

Abro, Peter Barno and myself. 

Everyone we met in Iraq went out 

of their way to welcome us, educate 

us and help us explore the region. My 

favorite and most memorable meals 

were all the delicious homemade 

meals that were graciously prepared 

for us. People were happy to invite 

us into their lives, including the 

homeland Shlama volunteers, many 

incredible priests, youth organization 

leaders, Nineveh Plains Protection 

Unit (NPU) soldiers, relatives of our 

volunteers and complete strangers. 

We visited 19 places, worked on 

eight volunteer projects, three research 

projects and had more than 12 

meetings, all in two weeks. “Sourath” 

(modern Aramaic) was the most useful 

language in most of the places we 

went, even in the far north, where it 

was more challenging to understand as 

the dialectical differences increased. 

In the village of Tesqopa, we 

helped rebuild a 1,500-yearold 

church with our own hands. 

Watching the stone bricks stacked 

and cemented down was a momentous 

feeling. The priest, Father Salar, 

said they hope they can complete the 

church reconstruction to celebrate 

Christmas mass there this year. 

Everywhere we went, we were 

served tea. One day, we visited a 

village called Dehe, and the family 

that greeted us insisted that we stay 

a while. We really couldn’t. So, they 

brought a tray of tea, “kuleche” (date 

& walnut cookies) and “tekhratha” 

(savory hand pies) from their kitchen 

to our bus door. We got out of the 

bus and enjoyed the treats on the 

mountainside with the nice family. 

In Ankawa, we met with the 

Chaldean Catholic Church Patriarch 

Cardinal Louis I Sako and the 

Assyrian Church of the East Patriarch, 

Mar Gewargis III. We also 

spent time with the Syriac Orthodox 

and Syriac Catholic communities in 

Iraq. The faith leaders shared optimistic 

messages about rebuilding our 

homeland, creating a positive future 

and encouraging many visitors. 

In Bakhdeda and Alqosh, we met 

with the NPU soldiers. The NPU 

soldiers guard our villages where 

they have jurisdiction. We have 

500 government-paid soldiers in the 

Nineveh Plains, 100 unpaid trainees 

and 1,300 people on a waiting list 

prepared to serve, but there is not a 

salary available for all of them. 

In Dohuk, we celebrated Akitu, 

the Assyrian Babylonian New Year. 

Many people were either dressed 

in military clothing or traditional 

clothing from their villages. There 

were so many people there from Iraq 

and other parts of the world. The 

marching, music and dancing were 

empowering, to say the least. 

When we visited Tel Keppe, there 

was a shift in mood. This was a personal 

moment for me, since it is my 

family’s town, and it is largely abandoned 

by Christians today. Some of 

the volunteers began to express hopelessness 

after being there. I realized 

that if we visited Southern Nineveh 

a couple years ago, when it was mostly 

abandoned, we would have had a totally 

different experience on this trip. 

We asked the solider with us what we 

should tell the people from Tel Keppe. 

He said, “Tell them Tel Keppe 

cries for you.” 

Father Shaher in Tel Keppe and 

the church volunteers determinedly 

showed us all the repairs they had 

made so far; gave us specific projects 

they’re working on and explained 

their plans to continue rebuilding. 

The knowledge we gained on this 

trip will be applied to the work we 

continue to do through The Shlama 

Foundation, and we hope that it will 

support other individuals and organizations 

as well. 

Opinions vary as to whether or not 

religious freedom in Iraq exists. 


noteworthy 

Diaconate Ordination 

The Diaconate Ordination of Kevin Yono and Marcus Shammami was hosted at St. Thomas on Sunday, April 7. 

Blessings of Liberty 

“At the height of American political polarization, 

hundreds of Iraqi Christians living in 

Detroit face deportation from the president 

they helped elect.” Directed by Michigan 

native Emily Thomas, Blessings of Liberty 

follows two Assyrian/Chaldean-American 

families as they fight to save members of their 

family from being deported. Filmed at the 

height of the deportation crisis that continues 

to plague the Chaldean community, Blessings 

of Liberty is a documentary that offers a 

small glimpse into the fight to save lives. The 

short film premiered at the Detroit Free Press 

Film Festival on Saturday, April 13 at the 

Detroit Institute of Arts as a part of the Mixtape 

America Vol. 1: Shorts Program 4. Also 

featured in the documentary were prominent 

community leaders, activists, and attorneys 

who have taken on clients facing deportation. 

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CHALDEANS CONNECTING 

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT MAY 2019 

Wednesday, May 1 

Connecting Cultures: An expansion of 

the Livonia Chamber of Commerce’s 

Connecting Cultures to Business program, 

the chamber will be hosting a 

half day workshop on Wednesday, 

May 1. Through the generous support 

of Masco Corp., and the expertise of 

the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity 

and Inclusion, the first Western Wayne 

Diversity and Inclusion Experience 

will take place at the Schoolcraft College 

VisTaTech Center. This four-hour 

program begins at 7:30 a.m. with 

breakfast and networking, followed by 

comments from Keith Allman, CEO of 

Masco Corp, who will discuss why his 

company finds great value in diversity 

and inclusion initiatives. The implicit 

bias session will be followed by roundtable 

discussions and a brainstorm on 

how to implement inclusion strategies 

into in increasingly diverse workplace. 

Friday, May 3 

Celebrity Chefs Dinner: Join Community 

Living Centers on May 3 at the Detroit 

Athletic Club for its milestone 42nd Annual 

Celebrity Chefs Dinner. Fifteen top 

chefs from metro Detroit will prepare and 

serve a five-course meal while guests 

and sponsors enjoy entertainment, a 

silent auction, and artwork inspired by 

our residents. CLC serves metro Detroit 

adults and children with developmental 

disabilities and their families with independent 

living support. CLC operates 11 

group homes for adults and runs three 

independent programs, serving 105 individuals 

and providing safety, companionship, 

love, and support so they can thrive 

in their communities through employment, 

volunteering, social events, and 

more. Tickets are priced at $175; sponsorship 

opportunities are available. For 

more information, call Connor Osborn at 

248-478-0870. 

Saturday, May 4 

Walk for Wishes: Help grant wishes 

that transform the lives of Michigan children 

by joining Make-A-Wish Michigan 

for their 21st Annual Walk for Wishes 

– Southeast Michigan starting 9:00 

a.m. at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. 

Walk for Wishes celebrates the more 

than 9,500 Michigan wishes that have 

already been granted because of supporters 

at events like Walk for Wishes. 

This family-friendly event is powered 

by wish families, volunteers, corporate 

partners, donors, and friends. Register 

for free today and join thousands of supporters 

who are walking to help make 

life-changing wishes come true for children 

in our community. Sponsorship opportunities 

are also available. For more 

information, to register, or to learn about 

sponsorship opportunities, visit Walk- 

ForWishesMI.org or call 800-622-9474. 

Friday, May 10 

Cheers to Help: Join the Corktown 

Health Center from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. 

on Friday, May 10, as they celebrate 

their 10th annual “Cheers to HELP” 

spring fundraiser. Guests will enjoy a 

strolling wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, 

delicious dessert, live entertainment, 

and a silent auction. All proceeds 

will benefit programs and services at 

Health Emergency Lifeline Programs 

and Corktown Health Center. “Cheers 

to HELP” will take place at The Eastern 

in Detroit’s Eastern Market, located at 

3434 Russell St., Ste. 501. Tickets can 

be purchased for $75 online at cheerstohelp2019.eventbrite.com 

or by calling 

313- 832-3300 ext. 34. 


Gems of Detroit Fiesta: Help celebrate 

11 years of Gems of Detroit with 

a Cinco de Mayo-inspired fiesta on Friday, 

May 17, at Eastern Market, Shed 

3. The participating restaurants include 

Takoi, Grey Ghost, Marrow, Parc, Rattlesnake 

Club, Slow’s, Mexican Town 

Bakery, Marrow, Detroit Beer Company, 

Supino Pizzeria, Auntie Nee’s Salsa, 

Beyond Juice, Punchbowl Social, 

and more. New this year is the Guardians 

of the Cristo Rey Mission Pre-Party, 

held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and is 

reserved for VIP ticket holders. Guests 

will have the opportunity to support the 

continued mission of Detroit Cristo Rey 

High School through their first ever 

paddle raise. Tequila cocktails and 

Latin-inspired bites will be served. The 

main event will take place from 7:00 to 

10:00 p.m. Enjoy food and drink from 

Detroit’s best restaurants, silent auction, 

raffles, and live musical entertainment 

from Miami Stars Band. 


Pala Gala: The Sheriff PAL (Police 

Athletic League) Program, founded 

by Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. 

Bouchard is helping at-risk kids have 

fun, make new friends, learn new skills, 

stay healthy, stay focused, support one 

another, and become good citizens — 

all within a safe environment and a structure 

where law enforcement and community 

partners empower young people 

to reach their full potential through athletics, 

mentoring, and other enrichment 

programs. Please join us at the fourth 

annual Sheriff PALA Gala with Master 

of Ceremony Carolyn Clifford of Channel 

7 on Friday, May 31 at The Treasury 

in Pontiac. The evening will include a 

cocktail reception, dinner and dancing, 

live entertainment with FiftyAmpFuse, a 

silent auction, raffle, and prizes. Sponsorship 


more information or to purchase tickets, 

visit sheriffpalagala.com. 

Thursday, May 16 

Haven Blossom Gala: Haven’s sixth annual 

Blossom Gala will be held at 6:00 

p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the Royal 

Oak Farmers Market. Join Haven as they 

celebrate survivors of intimate partner 

violence and sexual assault blossoming 

into their purpose. The Oakland County 

nonprofit will host its largest fundraiser to 

continue providing free comprehensive 

services to anyone impacted by these 

injustices. Event highlights for the Haven 

Blossom Gala will be an evening that will 

include a seated dinner, themed cocktail 

bars, delicious desserts, live music, a 

floral photo wall, silent and live auctions, 

a vacation raffle, and more. Additionally, 

attendees will be inspired by remarks 

and personal stories from a survivor. To 

learn more about the Blossom Gala or to 

purchase tickets, please contact Jasmine 

Valentine at 248-322-3705 or visit havenoakland.org/events/gala-event. 

Thursday, May 23 

Barley, BBQ, and Beats: Join Hospice 

of Michigan from 5:00 to 9:00 

p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Shed 3 

of Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market for 

Barley, BBQ and Beats, a unique celebration 

showcasing barbecue from 

leading pit masters and restaurants, 

handcrafted whiskey cocktails from 

select Michigan distilleries, and live 

music from hometown favorites. The 

evening’s program will be emceed by 

WDIV/Local 4’s Evrod Cassimy. Admission 

includes your choice of three 

barbecue servings and three whiskey 

cocktail tastings. Additional tokens 

will be available for purchase. Guests 

can pay tribute to their loved one by 

sharing a photo or memory in a specially 

designated area. Proceeds will 

support Hospice of Michigan’s Open 

Access Fund, which provides end-oflife 

care to patients regardless of age, 

diagnosis, or ability to pay. Advance 

tickets are $40, or $45 at the door. 

For more information or to tickets, visit 

hom.org/BBB2019. 

Wednesday, May 29 

Spotlight Event: Jewish Family Service 

is shining a light on mental health 

in the community at the agency’s 

Spotlight Event 7 p.m. Wednesday, 

May 29, at Congregation Shaarey 

Zedek in Southfield. The evening will 

feature Liza Long, mental health advocate 

and author of The Price of Silence: 

A Mom’s Perspective on Mental 

Illness. After the Newtown school 

shooting in 2012, Long wondered if 

her son, who has bipolar disorder, 

was capable of committing a similar 

act in her blog post “I Am Adam 

Lanza’s Mother.” The post went viral, 

leading to her appearance on The Today 

Show, Good Morning America, 

and many other outlets. Her book 

looks at how we address mental illness, 

especially in children. Sponsorship 


more information or to purchase tickets, 

visit jfsspotlightevent.org or call 

248-592-2339. 

Thursday, June 6 

Min Sharetha: Join the Right to Life of 

Michigan as they host their fifth annual 

Min Sharetha Benefit Dinner. Hosted 

at the Shenandoah Country Club of 

West Bloomfield, Min Sharetha is an 

event in support of the Right to Life 

of Michigan’s prolife outreach efforts 

within the Chaldean community. This 

year’s Master of Ceremonies will once 

again be Fr. Bryan Kassa. This year’s 

special guest speaker is Pam Tebow, 

a prolife and women’s ministry speaker 

and mother of Tim Tebow, quarterback 

for the Florida Gators. Pam will 

be sharing her own prolife testimony. 

Those who would like to attend must 

register online by Thursday, May 23. 

For more information, visit https:// 

www.rtl.org/events/minsharetha/ 


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The Resurrection: 

Where do we go from here? 

The Lord is risen! 

These words are the 

central belief of the 

Catholic faith and without 

them there is no Christianity. 

It is because of the Resurrection 

that we can say we 

are Catholic. No other faith 

claims that their founder 

rose from the dead. In Acts 

4:33 we read “with great 

power the apostles bore witness 

to the Resurrection of 

the Lord Jesus, and great favor 

was accorded them all.” 

Eleven of the 12 apostles were 

killed because they would not renounce 

the Resurrection. They lived 

in a time where you were persecuted 

for just being a Christian, it’s ironic 

that we are living in a time that we 

are being persecuted for being also 

Christian. We don’t just believe in 

the Resurrection because we have 

been told it is so; we believe in the 

Resurrection because the living 

community witnessed it (Pope Francis). 

So, how can this saving event 

change our lives? 

The Resurrection of Jesus is primarily 

a saving event. In this light 

Saint Paul teaches that Jesus was 

“delivered over to death for our sins 

and was raised to life for our justification” 

(Romans 4:25). Its victory over 

sin and death, sin has no more power 

over us. It is through His risen life 

that we are brought into the “newness 

of life” which constitutes the 

fullness of our salvation (Romans 

6:4). 

The Resurrection offers us hope, 

“because it opens our lives and the 

life of the world to God’s eternal future, 

to complete happiness, to the 

certainty that evil, sin, and death can 

be conquered” said Pope Francis. It 

also has power, the power to change 

our lives no matter where we are in 

our faith. But this change that we are 

seeking requires something on our 

part; we must be willing to change; 

we must be willing to allow God into 

our lives to help us change and become 

better sons and daughters of 

the most High. The amazing thing 

about our faith and about our Lord 

Jesus Christ, is that we can come to 

Him any time in our lives and tell 

him “I want to change, please help 

me Lord.” Now the question is: how 

do I begin to change? 

JEFF KASSAB 

SPECIAL TO THE 

CHALDEAN NEWS 

Change starts with the 

sacraments, and for me personally 

it all started with 

confession. I was consumed 

with mortal sin many years 

ago and the two things that 

changed my life were confession 

(2-3 times a week) 

and the Eucharist. The Eucharist 

is the beginning of 

all change. The Eucharist 

is the Resurrected body of 

Jesus Christ. It is the Body, 

Blood, Soul, and Divinity 

of our Lord and it has power to 

change us internally and externally. 

Saint Paul tells us in his letter to the 

Galatians, “it is no longer I that live 

but Christ who lives in me” (2:20). If 

Christ lives in me, there is no room 

for mortal sin; if Christ lives in us, 

there is only room for grace which 

He gives us as a gift to live a fulfilled 

Christian life: “for sin will have no 

dominion over you, since you are not 

under the law but under grace.” 

Once the Resurrection changes 

our lives it is our duties as Christians 

to spread the good news of the gospel, 

(Matthew 28:18-20) And Jesus came 

and said to them, “All authority in 

heaven and on earth has been given 

to me. Go therefore and make disciples 

of all nations, baptizing them 

in the name of the Father and of the 

Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching 

them to observe all that I have commanded 

you; and behold, I am with 

you always, to the close of the age.” 

“We should feel the joy of being 

Christians,” said Pope Francis. “We 

believe in the Risen One who has 

conquered evil and death! We must 

have the courage to “go out” to bring 

this joy and this light to all the areas 

of our lives. Christ’s Resurrection is 

our greatest certainty. It is our most 

precious treasure! How can we not 

share this treasure, this certainty, 

with others? It is not just for us; it is 

to be proclaimed, to be given to others 

and to be shared with others. This 

is precisely our witness.” 

May the Risen Lord bring you joy 

and peace in your lives and may you 

share that peace and joy with everyone 

you encounter. 

Jeff Kassab has a BA in Pastoral 

Theology and is on the board of the 

Eastern Catholic Re-evangelization 

Center (ECRC). 


obituaries 

Mansour Toma Kinaia 

November 1, 1933 - April 4, 2019 

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, 

So he put his arms around you and whispered 

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With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer 

and fading away, 

Although we loved you dearly, 

we could not make you stay. 

A golden heart stopped beating, 

your hard-working hands put to rest, 

God broke our hearts to prove to us 

that he only takes the best. 

God will love you and be with you, 

until we meet again someday. 

– Love, Your Wife Almas, kids Doraid and Rafed, 

and grandchildren + great grandchildren 

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RECENTLY DECEASED COMMUNITY MEMBERS 

Salima 

Dinha Shounia 

January 07, 1926 - 

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Nafie Abdulnour 

July 01, 1932 - 


Suzan Shafou 

January 01, 1962 - 


Nazhat Jamil 

July 01, 1938 - 


Shamama Al Qass 

July 01, 1932 - 


Hurmez Aoraha 


Sarmid Mary 

October 11, 1962 - 


Huda Katoola 

March 28, 1968 - 


Sara Yousif 

Astafin Kasha 

July 01, 1940 - 


Waleed 

Hanna Hindo 

July 01, 1950 - 


Hana Naimi 

Kassab 

November 16, 1945 

- April 15, 2019 

Suad Namo Betty 

July 01, 1943 - 


Nancy (Nagham) 

Nissan 

December 28, 1984 

- April 14, 2019 

Aziz Yonani 

May 15, 1947 - 


Mariam 

KasYouhannan 

February 09, 1941 - 


Amer Eslewa Jarbo 

January 02, 1950 - 


Joseph (Saleem) 

Mansour Mckay 

May 15, 1933 - 


Samir S. Mekhaeil 

April 01, 1938 - 


Nadira Kallabat 

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Selma Asmar 

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Victoria 

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Nov. 01, 1933 - 


Sabeeh Jabrael 

July 01, 1937 - 


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July 01, 1932 - 


Hirmiz Arabo 

July 01, 1914 - 


Kheloud Salmo 

July 22, 1959 - 

March 31, 2019 

Bahy Arabo 

July 01, 1930 - 


loza Gappi 

July 01, 1922 - 


Magy Jabiro 

Mansour 

Sept. 25, 1929 - 


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A GUIDE TO GOOD HEALTH 

What to eat with IBD 

Whether you are 

newly diagnosed 

or a long time 

patient with Inflammatory 

Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease 

or Ulcerative Colitis), 

you most likely have or will 

have questions about your 

diet. Many of my clients that 

I have worked with over the 

years have told me that they 

have heard that they should 

eat whatever they like and 

to not restrict any specific 

foods, because diet has no effect on 

the disease. 

I want to tell you that this not 

necessarily true. We have learned 

much about the role of and the importance 

of diet and nutrition when 

it comes to IBD. Paying attention to 

what you eat can have a major impact 

on your healing. Nutritious food 

choices are essential to everyone’s 

good health, but for the individual 

with a chronic illness such as IBD, 

eating a well-balanced diet can be a 

challenge and is crucial to recovery. 

We know that diet alone does not 

cause IBD, but giving attention to 

your diet can certainly help lessen 

the severity of some of the symptoms 

and help in the healing process. The 

high incidence of poor nutrition and 

weight loss that is associated with 

IBD is not only due to malabsorption 

in the inflamed diseased gut and 

the pain, nausea and diarrhea, but 

also due to the fear of eating that is 

brought about by these symptoms. 

Here are some basic tips that you 

may want to consider to help lessen 

PAMELA 

HADDAD, RD,MS 


CHALDEAN NEWS 

the severity of some of the 

symptoms of IBD: 

• Eat small frequent 

meals (large meals cause 

bloating) 

• Avoid processed 

sugar and processed foods 

as much as possible 

• Choose foods with 

as few ingredients as possible 

• Chew food completely 

for better digestion 

• Avoid artificial 

sweeteners, sugar free mints, gum 

• Avoid using a straw (can cause 

bloating) 

• Avoid or limit carbonated beverages 

• Limit or avoid caffeine 

• Avoid spicy or fried/ greasy 

foods 

• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent 

dehydration 

• Try a low/no sugar, wheat free 

or grain free diet 

When you are in the midst of a flare 

up, I would recommend that you 

choose more soothing type foods. 

This would involve peeling and 

cooking all fruits and vegetables, 

avoiding high fiber, whole grain 

breads and cereals and sticking to 

lower fat meats such as fish and poultry. 

Eggs are a good source of protein 

as well. If you tolerate dairy, choose 

aged cheese, homemade 24 hour fermented 

yogurt and farmer’s cheese, 

which are lactose (milk sugar) free. 

It is best to avoid nuts and seeds during 

a flare up, since they can be irritating 

and hard to digest. Creamy 

nut butters are ok. This may sound 

like the opposite of what we consider 

to be a healthy diet because of the 

reduction in fibrous foods, but when 

the gut is inflamed and ulcerated it 

is better to stick to lower fiber, lower 

residue foods. 

There are other types of dietary 

intervention that have become more 

popular and found to be very helpful. 

You may have heard of a few of them, 

the SCD (Specific Carbohydrate 

Diet), GAPS or Paleo diet. The 

theory or reason behind these diets 

is what we call “leaky gut,” which involves 

the small intestine. Our small 

intestine contains microscopic pores 

to let the nutrients from our digested 

food into the bloodstream, where 

they can be carried to various parts 

of the body for energy. These pores 

are small enough to let nutrients 

through into the blood stream and 

keep waste out. To better understand 

this, picture a window screen, which 

lets the air in, but keeps the bugs and 

dirt out. If the screen becomes damaged 

or torn, then unwanted debris 

can come into the home. 

When you have a leaky gut, this 

means the pores in your small intestine 

are wider than normal. This 

allows undigested food particles and 

waste that is supposed to be blocked, 

to make its way into the bloodstream. 

These are not supposed to enter our 

bloodstream and are seen as foreign 

invaders. The immune system starts 

to attack and ends up damaging 

healthy cells as well. This can cause 

the inflammation that is seen in autoimmune 

disease such as IBD. 

There is no known single cause 

of leaky gut. There may be many factors, 

such as overgrowth of unhealthy 

bacteria, allergies and genetics. A 

change in diet can address many of 

these possible causes. Some of the 

basic recommendations include the 

avoidance of processed sugar and 

most grains, the inclusion of fruits 

and veggies, healthy fats, meats from 

pasture raised animals and naturally 

cultured /fermented foods. Homemade 

broths or stocks (bone broth) 

from chicken or beef bones can also 

be very healing and nutritious. 

The most important advice I can 

leave you with here is that eating a 

balanced, nutritious diet is what is 

most important. Good nutrition 

aids in the healing process and helps 

to maintain and increase energy. I 

would not recommend unnecessarily 

eliminating certain foods from 

your diet until you understand more 

about your specific nutrient needs. 

These suggestions are just a start and 

you may want to investigate more as 

to how you could incorporate these 

various dietary guidelines into your 

daily eating. 

Pamela Haddad is a Registered 

Dietitian with a private practice in 

Farmington Hills, MI. She specializes 

in providing nutrition counseling for a 

variety of nutrition related conditions 

that include Weight Management, 

Diabetes Management and 

Gastrointestinal disorders. For more 

information visit her website at www. 

pamshealthyway.com. 


Heart failure 

Heart failure is a 

chronic and progressive 

condition. 

Heart failure happens 

when the heart is unable 

to pump enough blood and 

oxygen in your body to 

meet the needs of the other 

organs. The inability to 

pump properly means the 

blood flow from your heart 

slows down leading to fluid 

back up causing one to develop 

swelling of the feet, otherwise 

known as leg edema. According to 

the National Heart, Lung and Blood 

Institute, an estimated 5.7 million 

Americans are living with heart failure 

(HF). Half of those who develop 

the disease will die within five years 

of diagnosis. 

HF can affect the right side of 

the heart or both. Right-sided heart 

failure occurs when your heart cannot 

pump enough blood to the lungs 

to get oxygen, whereas left-side 

heart failure means your heart can’t 

pump enough oxygen-rich blood to 

the rest of the body. 

What causes the disease? 

Diseases or conditions that damage 

your heart increase your risk of 

developing HF. The most common 

conditions in the United States 

are Hypertension (high blood pressure), 

coronary artery disease where 

the arteries in your heart become 

narrow, and diabetes. These conditions, 

if not well controlled, will 

overwork your heart leaving the 

heart muscle weak and stiff and 

MONA DENHA 


CHALDEAN NEWS 

making it difficult to pump. 

• Unhealthy habits 

can also increase your risk 

which includes: 

• Smoking 

• A diet high in fat, cholesterol 

and sodium (salt) 

consumption. 

• Little exercise or a 

sedentary lifestyle 

• Obesity (being overweight) 

What are the symptoms or when 

should I see my physician? 

If you have more than one of these 

symptoms, even if you haven’t been 

diagnosed with a heart problem, you 

should seek an evaluation from your 

family physician or cardiologist. 

Symptoms may include: 

• Shortness of breath on exertion 

with daily activities or at rest 

• Difficulty breathing when lying 

flat or needing 2-3 pillows to sleep 

• Persistent Cough and wheeze 

• Weight gain with noted swelling 

of the feet, legs or abdomen 

(stomach) 

• Fatigue (consistently tired or 

generally feeling weak) 

Presently there is no cure for heart 

failure; however you can take steps 

to prevent HF. Steps such as knowing 

what your blood pressure is 

and being screened for hypertension 

(high blood pressure). The 

2017 American Heart Guidelines 

defines high blood pressure to be 

anyone with a systolic blood pressure 

(SBP) ≥ 130 mmHg or diastolic 

blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 80 mmHg. 

Many patients think a diet high in 

sodium doesn’t pose an immediate 

risk, however this is a common misconception. 

As a person ages, they 

are more susceptible to developing 

hypertension (high blood pressure) 

and over time consuming foods high 

in sodium will increase the likelihood 

of having hypertension. Eating 

a diet low in sodium is as simple 

as reading food labels. The amount 

of sodium should not exceed more 

than 2,000 mg a day. To put it into 

perspective, 1 teaspoon of salt equals 

2,400 mg sodium. 

Patients need to recognize the 

following foods that tend to be sodium 

laden: 

• Breads and rolls 

• Sausage/kabob 

• Cold cuts 

• Soups 

• Bottled dressings 

• Savory snacks including chips, 

popcorn, pretzels and snack mixes 

• Pickled vegetables (which is 

commonly found in the Chaldean/ 

Assyrian/Middle Eastern diet) 

• Cheese 

Diagnosing and Treating 

Heart Failure 

The first step is to have a yearly 

physical or health screening with 

your primary healthcare provider 

(this may be your physician, nurse 

practitioner or physician assistant). 

A regular check up should include 

blood pressure screening, weight 

measurements, blood tests such as 

a lipid panel once a year (which 

checks cholesterol) and depending 

on your age a cardiac screening. 

After your yearly physical, 

your primary healthcare provider 

will determine what further tests 

are needed or warrant a consult to 

a cardiologist. 

If you are diagnosed with heart 

failure your cardiologist may prescribe 

medications that can prevent 

or alleviate symptoms. Through evidence 

based studies there are specific 

classes of drugs, known as guidelines 

directed medical therapies that are 

used to treat heart failure and have 

been shown to prolong life and improve 

the heart’s function. These 

medications include: Beta Blockers, 

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 

(ACE) Inhibitors, Angiotensin II 

Receptor Blockers (ARB’s) and Diuretics 

(also known as water pills). In 

addition to guideline directed medical 

therapies your cardiologist will 

also order tests to decide what type 

of heart failure you have and the level 

of severity. One type of test is an 

echocardiogram, which uses an ultrasound 

to reveal the health of your 

heart valves and heart muscle. 

Mona Denha is a nurse practitioner 

with Eastlake Cardiovascular P.C. 

She is on the board of directors with 

the Chaldean American Association 

for Health Professionals, a member of 

the American Association of Nurse 

Practitioners (AANP), and Michigan 

Council of Nurse Practitioners 

(MICNP). You can make an 

appointment for evaluation with a 

cardiologist by calling: 586 498 0440. 



Getting to know Diabetes Mellitus 

What is Diabetes? 

Diabetes Mellitus, 

which is usually 

called “diabetes,” 

is a disease of the pancreas. 

This body organ produces a 

hormone called insulin that 

helps regulate blood sugar 

levels. 

Diabetes could be type 1 

or type 2. Type 1 diabetes or 

what is called Juvenile diabetes, 

or Insulin Dependent 

Diabetes, is a condition 

that mainly occurs at a very young 

age, due to lack of insulin secretion 

from the pancreases. Type 2 diabetes, 

or Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes, 

occurs when the body resists insulin. 

This could occur at any age and it 

is the most common type of diabetes 

among people and is sometimes 

called adult diabetes as it usually occurs 

after the age of 35, although that 

is not the rule because it is found in 

young adults and even children. 

Additionally, there are two other 

kinds of diabetes conditions which are 

called pre-diabetes where the individual 

is probably going to be diabetic if 

does not change life style, or improve 

overall health conditions. Then there 

is gestational diabetes, which usually 

occurs during pregnancy, this does not 

mean that the women will continue 

to have it after delivery but she will 

need to be closely monitored by her 

doctor to be sure that it disappears 

completely after delivery. 

How common is Diabetes? 

Diabetes is present in about 370 million 

people worldwide, and there are 

MADA JAMIL 

MD, MPH 


CHALDEAN NEWS 

another 187 million person 

who do not even know 

that they have diabetes. In 

the United States, there are 

about 29 million Americans 

who have diabetes or 9.3% of 

the population, and of those 

about 1.25 million are children 

and adults with type 1 

Insulin Dependent Diabetes. 

According to the Research 

Institute, diabetes is 

the seventh leading cause 

of death in the U.S. and 

it kills more lives than breast cancer 

and AIDS combined. Also, the 

American person should know that 

diabetes costs the American public 

more than $345 billion. 

What are my risks in developing 

Diabetes? 

Some people are at higher risk of getting 

type 2 diabetes than others. 

The risk factors include: family 

history of diabetes, obesity, especially 

if over 20% of ideal body weight, eating 

food rich with sugar, lack of exercise, 

smoking, heavy alcohol use, or 

those with high blood pressure, older 

age and others. 

How do I know if I have Diabetes? 

There are some signs and symptoms 

that can alert you to the possibility 

that you might have diabetes, like 

feeling hungry more than usual, and 

excessively thirsty, having frequent 

urination, feeling tired, weak and 

fatigue, and having unexplained 

weight loss. Individuals may also 

suffer from blurred vision or vision 

changes, and may feel numbness in 

their feet, their wounds heal slower 

than usual and have recurrent infections, 

especially skin infections and 

urinary tract infections. 

There’s also the possibility of being 

diagnosed with pre-diabetes, prediabetes 

is when an individual has 

higher than normal blood sugar levels, 

but are not high enough to be diagnosed 

with diabetes. It is estimated 

that there are over 2.6 million adults 

that have pre-diabetes. Early management 

and intervention can reduce the 

possibility of becoming a diabetic. 

If you or someone you care for 

seems to have some or all of these 

symptoms, they will need to follow 

up with their doctor, where physical 

exam and testing with blood work is 

part of the work up for diagnosis. 

I have Diabetes, what should I do? 

Diabetes is a chronic disease, it is not 

an infection that can be cured, it is 

a life long condition that we should 

learn how to live with and control 

by modifying our diet, increasing 

activity, and taking prescribed medications. 

In addition to testing blood 

sugar levels at home, blood sugar levels 

should be tested periodically at 

the laboratory every 3 to 6 months 

depending on how well your diabetes 

is controlled. Following these 

recommendations on a regular basis 

with visits to the doctor can help 

manage the disease and prevent it 

from getting out of control and causing 

complication to other body parts. 

What are the problems that 

diabetes can cause? 

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause 

many problems, including but not 

limited to the following: heart disease 

and heart failure, stroke, and 

infections that are difficult to treat 

because diabetes does lower someone’s 

immunity to fight an infection. 

Also, people with diabetes do 

have more Periodontal disease, teeth 

issues. Routine preventive dental 

care is important for people with 

type 2 diabetes. 

Kidney disease is a common 

problem that we see in people with 

diabetes, if not routinely checked 

and managed, it can lead to kidney 

failure and possibly lead to a need for 

dialysis. 

Eyes are another target of diabetes 

and can lead to blindness. Regular 

screenings for diabetic effects on 

the eye are highly recommended. 

Foot problems and neuropathy 

are also common complications 

that can happen because of diabetes 

and can lead to pain and burning 

or decreased sensations in the 

feet. In some cases amputations 

will be the only way to manage 

foot problems if diabetes is not well 

controlled. 

It has been also shown that there 

is an association between depression 

and diabetes, as well an association 

between Obstructive Sleep Apnea 

and diabetes. Treating one can help 

manage the other. 

So, as we always say, an ounce of 

prevention is worth a pound of cure, 

Following up with your doctor on 

a regular basis, having your yearly 

physical, sharing with your doctor 

any symptoms that concern you, and 

following a healthy lifestyle can help 

prevent or control Diabetes. 

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with Ascension Medical Group in 

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Managing hypertension 

Hypertension affects 

85 million 

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1 in 3 adults have high 

blood pressure in the 

United States. Blood pressure 

is the force of blood 

pushing against the walls 

of the arteries which carry 

blood from the heart to 

other parts of the body. In 

the United States, Hypertension 

is considered to be 

the most common primary 

diagnosis and reason for office visits. 

In addition, the prevalence is 

high, nationally and worldwide. In 

this article, we will identify Hypertension, 

briefly discuss causes, 

types, complications, and treatments. 

Definition 

The American Heart Association 

defines Hypertension as the following: 

• Normal blood pressure: systolic 

< 120 mmHg and diastolic 

< 80 mmHg 

• Elevated blood pressure: systolic 

120-129 mmHg and diastolic 

< 80 mmHg 

The European Society of 

Hypertension defines Hypertension 

as a systolic 140mmHg or diastolic 

90mmHg. 

Hypertension 

• Stage 1 - Systolic 130mmHg - 

139 mmHg or diastolic 

80-89mmHg 

• Stage 2 - Systolic 140mmHg 

or Diastolic 90mmHg 

There are three important 

factors required to diagnose Hypertension: 

A proper measurement technique 

The integration of blood pressure 

measurement both at home using 

ABPM and clinical based readings 

A mean average calculated from 

taking multiple readings in order to 

accurately confirm the diagnosis 

Types of Hypertension 

• Primary Hypertension: unknown 

cause 

• Secondary Hypertension 

• Pregnancy induced Hypertension 

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How to properly measure 

the blood pressure 

• Proper size cuff at 

mid-arm 

• Sit with back 

supported 

• Do not speak 

• Rest arm at heart level 

• Blood pressure should 

be measured in both arms 

and mean number should 

be taken 

Primary (essential) 

Hypertension is the most 

common type. It is affected by cardiovascular 

and renal structure and 

function. Secondary Hypertension 

is caused by other conditions like tumors, 

hormonal dysfunction, structural 

anomalies, and pregnancy. 

Risk factors of Hypertension 

• Age: advancing in age increases 

the risk of Hypertension 

• Using tobacco: smoking 

tobacco and chemicals in tobacco 

both causes damage and narrowing 

to the arteries 

• Obesity: obesity and weight 

gain is a major contributing factor 

• Family history: Hypertension 

is twice as common in individuals 

who have hypertensive parents. This 

could be related to genetics. Race 

also plays a role where Hypertension 

is higher in African Americans 

• High sodium diet: excess 

sodium intake (>3g/ day sodium 

chloride) increases the risk of 

Hypertension 

• Excessive alcohol consumption 

• Physical activity: sedentary life 

style can cause Hypertension while increase 

in physical activity plays a major 

role in decreasing the blood pressure 

• Medication: cold medicine and 

decongestants (phenylephrine and 

pseudoephedrine), oral contraceptives 

especially those with high 

estrogen, NSAIDs like ibuprofen, 

naproxen, especially for long use, 

steroids, some weight loss medication, 

antidepressants, stimulants like 

ADHD medications and some other 

antipsychotics and finally illicit drugs 

like methamphetamines and cocaine 

Secondary Hypertension 

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Hypertension 

is reversible once apnea is treated 

• Primary aldosterone’ 

• Pheochromocytomatous 

• Renovascular Hypertension 

• Coarctation of Aorta, Cushing’s 

syndrome, thyroid diseases 

• Pregnancy induced Hypertension, 

related to pregnancy period 

and in most cases, blood pressure 

normalizes after child birth 

Symptoms 

Most people with high blood pressure 

have no signs or symptoms even 

if blood pressure readings are high. It 

is discovered while doing a routine 

checkup or seeing a physician for 

an unrelated complaint. Few people 

may experience headaches, shortness 

of breath, nosebleeds, chest pain, 

flushing, or they are presented with 

life threatening emergencies. 

Complications of Hypertension 

Persistent untreated high blood pressure 

and or sudden rise in blood pressure 

can lead to the following complications: 

• Left ventricular hypertrophy 

• Heart failure 

• Aneurysms and ruptured aneurysms 

• Ischemic and hemorrhagic 

stroke 

• Chronic kidney disease 

• Impaired memory and dementia 

• Hypertensive retinopathy 

Treatment 

Life style modifications should be 

initiated with all patients such as: 

salt and sodium restrictions, smoking 

cessation, increase physical activity, 

avoiding over use of pain medication, 

minimizing alcohol consumption 

and weight management. 

Medications are used to decrease 

and or prevent complications of 

Hypertension. It is not uncommon 

to use more than one medicine to 

achieve maximum control. Antihypertensive 

medications are: diuretics 

like HCTZ or Chlorthalidone, calcium 

channel blockers like Amlodipin, 

ACE inhibitors like Lisinopril 

or Ramapril, ARBs like Losartan and 

Valsartan, beta blockers as an add on 

like Atenolol and Metoprolol, other 

medications are also available. 

In conclusion, Hypertension is a 

silent killer as it is often a symptomatic, 

therefore, annual. Being physical 

and paying attention to abnormal 

signs and symptoms in our body is 

important to diagnose and treat this 

disease. The ultimate goal of therapy 

is to reduce cardiovascular events 

and end organ damage. 

Nada Hana Bachuri, MD is a doctor 

at Ascension Providence Rochester 

Hospital and Troy Family Care. 



Physical fun for the family 

Municipalities, counties offer a variety of outdoor activities 


Spring is here and summer is 

on its way. Wherever you may 

reside, counties and communities 

have activities that get the family 

moving and having fun. Below 

are a few things going on in Michigan. 

You can always find out about 

more activities by a simple internet 

search of your hometown and surrounding 

areas. 

Discover more about local trails 

and parks during the TrailBlazer 

Walking Series 

Lace up your walking shoes and 

get ready to explore the nearly 80 

miles of trails within Oakland County 

Parks and Recreation. The TrailBlazer 

Walking Series includes guided nature 

hikes throughout the parks system. 

This is the second year for this 

popular program, which has been 

expanded to include extreme hikes, 

morning walks and more park treks. 

“The walking series is a great way 

to stay fit while enjoying the outdoors,” 

Recreation Program Supervisor 

Sandy Dorey said. “It’s a way to 

meet other people and learn more 

about your parks system, too.” 

Beginning April 26, the Trail- 

Blazer Walking Series will feature 

informational hikes led by Oakland 

County Parks and Recreation staff 

who will point out ecological features 

and share fun park facts. 

Walks are generally held on Tuesdays 

beginning at 7 p.m., but other 

days and times are included on this 

year’s walk schedule: For information 

on other events, visit OaklandCountyParks.com. 

No registration is required. It is 

recommended that participants bring 

bug spray and a refillable water bottle. 

For extreme hikes, participants 

should wear sturdy hiking shoes and 

may want to consider gardening 

gloves as they will be scrambling up 

hills and may need to pick burrs from 

their clothing. Free pedometers are 

available while supplies last. 

Programs are free. An annual vehicle 

permit or daily park pass is required 

at Addison Oaks, Groveland 

Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence 

Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks, Red 

Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks. 

For details, contact Sandy Dorey at 

248-424-7081. 

In addition to the programs above, 

they have a full summer schedule 

including nature centers programs, 

adaptive events and additional programs 

at the Oakland County Farmers 

Market. Oakland County Parks is also 

hosting special events at the waterpark 

Waterford Oaks on Scott Lake 

Road. There is also Oakland County 

Fair in Davidsburg held in July. 

For more information, visit OaklandCountyParks.com. 

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on Facebook, Twitter and 

Instagram. 

Music, movies and more in 

Macomb County 

Many parks around Metropolitan 

Detroit offer music in the parks including 

those in Macomb County. 

They are offering a series of free 

concerts in the park. Each ninetyminute 

set will be held rain or shine, 

so gather your family and friends and 

come prepared to enjoy this fantastic 

concert series lineup. 

In addition to the concert, the 

kidzone play-area will be in full 

swing with inflatables, organized 

games, toys and other equipment. 

The Concerts will take place on 

the main lawn at Macomb Corners 

Park so for your comfort please remember 

to bring lawn chairs or blankets 

for seating. Concessions will be 

available on site to purchase. Coolers 

and picnic baskets are allowed if 

you choose to bring your own. 

On Friday, August 9, the Macomb 

Township Parks and Recreation 

Department will host its annual 

Movie Under the Stars event 

at Macomb Corners Park. This free 

community event is a great way for 

families to enjoy a summer night 

outside watching a newly released 

family favorite movie (TBA) on the 

big screen. Free glow bracelets along 

with a family friendly bug spray station 

will be provided at dusk. In 

addition to the movie, the kidzone 


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play-area will be available for play. 

The movie will be shown on the 

main lawn at Macomb Corners Park 

so for your comfort please remember 

to bring lawn chairs or blankets for 

seating. Concessions will be available 

on site to purchase. Coolers 

and picnic baskets are allowed. 

For more information about Macomb 

county events go to https:// 

www.macomb-mi.gov/204/Parksand-Recreation 

Seasonal activities at the Zoo 

The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak offers 

a variety of events throughout the 

year including this spring and summer. 

Some activities include some 

exercise. They are hosting a Bike 

Safari for the family. Families can 

enjoy this exclusive opportunity to 

ride your bicycle through the Detroit 

Zoo while taking an after-hours 

look at your favorite animals. 

Each Bike Safari ticket includes 

a commemorative T-shirt and admission 

to the Zoo where guests will 

take part in a 2-mile ride on a preplanned 

course. This course wraps 

around the Zoo, passing a majority 

of animal habitats and includes locations 

to stop and enter the indoor 

viewing areas. Riders will conquer a 

variety of surfaces and experience a 

combination of uphill and downhill 

portions, as well as tight turns and 

flat stretches. Filtered-water stations 

will be located throughout the trail 

for hydration. 

There is also a Bike Safari Tour 

for people 21 and older. They can 

enjoy this evening of bicycles, beasts 

and beers as they ride through the 

Detroit Zoo while taking an afterhours 

look at your favorite animals. 

You can find out more about what is 

happening at the Detroit Zoo by going 

to https://detroitzoo.org/events/ 

zoo-events/. 

Michiganders will be able to 

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year. 

Construction on Michigan’s 

Dragon at Hardy Dam trail in Newaygo 

and Mecosta counties could 

begin by this summer, the Muskegon 

Chronicle reported. 

From an aerial view, the 47-mile 

hiking and biking trail encircles a 

dam-formed pond that resembles 

the shape of a dragon. The pond 

is part of the Muskegon River that 

pooled above the Hardy Dam, 

which is owned by Jackson-based 

utility Consumers Energy. 

Visitors will be able to use the 

trail to walk or bike along the top 

of the dam, as reported on WDIV 

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this long, but very few are circular, 

fewer go around a body of water and 

none of them that we could find go 

around a body of water that’s undeveloped,” 

said Ryan Coffey Hoag, 

a land use educator at Michigan 

State University Extension who’s 

involved in the project. 

The 2-foot-wide trail is planned 

to pass through untamed terrain, 

six campgrounds and eight boat 

launches and marinas. The route 

will also include 13 scenic overlooks 

and 20 footbridges. 

“It became really obvious really 

quickly that this wasn’t a local trail; 

this was going to be an attraction 

that would bring people into the 

region,” Hoag said. “This is about 

economic development.” 

The trail is scheduled for completion 

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Facing addiction 


On March 24, Peter’s Angels 

hosted an event central to 

educating members of the 

community about addiction and 

the various resources available to 

them. Speakers at this event included 

Summer Elise Eager, a certified 

alcohol and drug counselor, 

and Dr. Joseph Amir George, an 

addiction specialist. In addition, 

former drug addicts provided a different 

perspective as they discussed 

their past and present experiences 

in dealing with addiction. 

Speaking on his journey in overcoming 

his addictions and alcoholism 

was Chris Shallal of California. 

“I never thought in a million 

years that I would be standing here 

in front of my friends and family 

and share what I’ve done and what 

I’ve gone through because it’s seen 

as a shame,” he said. “It’s especially 

shameful when you come from a 

Chaldean family and a Catholic 

home.” 

Shallal’s journey started with 

fear, most of which revolved around 

not living up to the standards of the 

overly materialistic world around 

him; a fear of not being good enough. 

It was this fear that pushed him further 

away from his truth. 

“Nice clothes and cars don’t 

mean anything,” he said. 

Recovery came after Shallal 

moved in with his uncle in California. 

“He shows me love, compassion, 

and tells me he’s proud of me every 

day,” said Shallal. 

Since becoming sober, Shallal 

spreads his message and his journey 

at any and all meetings that he is 

able to attend. “I can’t give you sobriety, 

but I can tell you my story,” he 

explained. “This disease, you might 

think you don’t have it, but it could 

be lying in wait.” 

Seven months sober, Shallal does 

not shy away from his 

past, but rather uses it to 

continue his propulsion 

farther into the sober 

future that awaits him. 

“Looking back, I know 

where I don’t want to 

be,” he said. 

Exercising extreme 

patience, Shallal takes 

his sobriety one step at 

a time. 

Keeping the community 

in mind, Peter’s Angels, 

a non profit organization, 

is geared towards 

educating the Chaldean 

community and beyond 

about drug addiction 

while moving past the 

prevalent shame and 

stigma. In addition, the 

organization works to 

equip people with the 

resources needed to 

identify and deal with addiction or 

drug use. 

Hosting events like this one on a 

regular basis to engage audiences in 

conversation about the topic are just 

one of the methods employed by the 

organization to spread this pertinent 

information. 

Starting the conversation was 

Eager who began by telling the those 

in attendance of a former patient of 

hers who passed away at the age of 

19 due to a drug overdose. Before 

passing, Mario had been in treatment 

a couple of times. The last time 

she saw Mario, said Eager, he was in 

treatment again and optimistic that 

he would overcome his addiction 

and go on to help others like him. 

“He died a few weeks after that,” 

she said. “This is a vicious disease 

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shameful.” 

As a recovering addict and alcoholic 

herself, Eager spoke to her 

experiences in struggling with addiction. 

“I always remember the last 

time I used because if I forget, I’ll use 

again,” she explained of her overdose 

more than five years ago. 

Understanding that addiction is a 

disease is the first step in being able 

to help an addict. “Our addiction 

will lie to us, it will tell us that we 

are not addicts, that we’re not sick,” 

said Eager. 

Raising an addiction free child, 

says Eager, starts with education. 

“Just like we make sure they have 

their daily needs; we need to also 

work on their mental health.” 

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Speaking last was Dr. George 

who, like the other speakers stressed 

the importance of education. As an 

addiction specialist, Dr. George himself 

is a resource for those in the community 

who may be suffering from 

addiction or know someone who is 

suffering from addiction. 

As an addiction specialist for 

more than 15 years, Dr. George says 

the best treatment is in fact prevention. 

“The best treatment for addiction 

is prevention,” he explained. “Just 

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Ultimately, though, treatment for 

addicts starts with the patient, says 

Dr. George. “If the patient is motivated, 

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Outline Entering 

Canaan for 

May 18, 2019 

8:30 am – Core Team Prayer/ 

Briefing/Prayer 

9-9:30 am – Retreatant Arrival 

9:30 am – Introductions with 

light refreshments- Coffee/tea 

and cakes –Outside the chapel 

Chapel 

9:45 am-10:45 –Testimony 

deacon and woman 

Healing for the 

walking wounded 

A Retreat for post-abortive women and families 

at Our Lady of the Fields Camp and Retreat Center 

Chapel 

10:45 -11:00 am – 

break with time to reflect 

11:00- 12:00 Exposition – 

(explanation of Adoration by 

Priest and confessions) 

Sacrament of Reconciliation 

(continues until Mass) 

12:00 – 12:45 pm – Holy 

Sacrifice of the Mass 

Chapel 

12:45-1:45 pm – Lunch 

Dining Area (house) 

1:45- 2:45 pm – Video-Dear 

Children Talk on Naming 

Your Child 

Chapel 

Book of remembrance 

3pm end with Chaplet – 

Departure 


Many people call them the 

walking wounded. They 

are post-abortive women 

and men who have not healed from 

the pain and sorrow. Today, there are 

many ministries that support people 

after an abortion including Rachel’s 

Vineyard; born from that ministry 

is a monthly retreat now being held 

Our Lady of the Fields Camp and Retreat 

Center in Brighton. 

“The core team is very devoted and 

each of us feel called to walk with our 

brothers and sisters as we offer monthly 

support through prayer before the 

blessed Sacrament, fellowship, small 

group meetings, a meal and opportunity 

to memorialize the children,” said 

Eileen Craig, a mental health counselor 

with Mercy Therapy Services and a 

post-abortive woman herself. She had 

two abortions as a teenager. 

“I was one of the broken, walking 

wounded,” she said. “I had never told 

a soul for so long. Finally, one of my 

friends enrolled me in the Seraphic 

Mass Association at St. Bonaventure 

in Detroit and asked Father Solanus 

Casey to pray for me. I received a 

deep spiritual and emotional healing 

where I was able to see my children 

in a meditation, ask them to forgive 

me and be embraced by the Love of 

Jesus and Mary.” 

That was 25 years ago and now 

Craig wants to help other women, 

including Chaldean women, who 

have had abortions. “The days of 

prayer and healing are for women, 

but we can expand to men, siblings, 

and even grandparents eventually.” 

Like Craig, many women, including 

Chaldeans, do not openly talk 

about having an abortion. Craig is 

hoping to help all women heal past 

their abortions and knows what it is 

like to see women resist help. 

“We had a woman come to a 

Rachel’s Vineyard retreat who was 

very resistant,” Craig recalled. “Her 

friend brought her on the retreat and 

encouraged her to stay. She was adamant 

saying, ‘I ain’t naming no baby.’ 

She almost left four times. She finally 

softened and memorialized her 

baby by naming her, Angel Star. I 

ran into her friend recently, the one 

who brought her on the retreat, she 

shared that the woman had heard a 

baby crying every night before that 

retreat. After the retreat the baby 

stopped crying. Sadly, she shared, the 

woman passed away recently.” 

They are collaborating with all 

other post abortion healing groups. 

Craig has also been a team counselor 

on Rachel’s Vineyard retreats 

through the Ann Arbor chapter for 

the last five years. 

Along with working with Rachel’s 

Vineyards, the team is bringing 

the Entering Canaan ministry to 

Michigan. This program was written 

by Theresa Bonopartis and the Sisters 

of Life. The ministry is on the 

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops 

(USCCB) site and approved for 

post abortion healing. It is “A Sacramental 

Journey to the Inheritance of 

Mercy,” noted Craig. 

They will need priests to help 

with mass and confessions. The retreat 

day also includes exposition of 

the blessed Sacrament and a short 

talk by a healed post abortive woman 

and a priest or deacon. 

The first day of prayer and healing 

will be Saturday May 18 of this 

year at Our Lady of the Fields Camp 

and Retreat Center. The second one 

is scheduled for June 15 and will continue 

on the third Saturday of every 

month for the rest of the year. “We 

really feel called to help pick up the 

pieces of this broken culture with 

Our Lady,” said Craig. 

“Our camp grounds and retreat 

center is an ideal center for such a retreat,” 

said Michael Hickey, executive 

director of Our Lady of the Fields. “The 

chapel is a peaceful place of prayer surrounded 

by acres of land for meditative 

walking. We pray with them as they 

continue this ministry.” 


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Concerns about what will 

happen when you are sick 

or injured is about as universal 

as it gets. For Chaldean refugees 

who fled their homes and found 

themselves in a strange land with 

unfamiliar language and customs, it 

can quickly seem terrifying and insurmountable. 

The Chaldean Community 

Foundation (CCF) wants to take 

that fear away by helping refugees 

get primary health care. Through 

classes at the foundation and connections 

within the community, 

the CCF helps refugees navigate 

through the U.S. health care system 

and connects them with doctors. 

“Health care is often taken for 

granted by this community because 

of the challenges they face when 

arriving to America,” says Martin 

Manna, president of the CCF. “They 

must first provide for the family and 

learn the language before they consider 

caring for their health.” 

The CCF and its partner, the 

Chaldean American Association 

for Health Professionals (CAAHP), 

help them understand and navigate 

the U.S. health care system. 

CAAHP is a nonprofit and nonpolitical 

educational organization 

made up of physicians, pharmacists, 

dentists, nurses, and other allied 

health professionals of Chaldean 

descent. 

The doctors are recommended 

and speak the three languages spoken 

in the Chaldean community. 

Their job is made easier by the physical 

given by the government when 

the refugees arrive in the U.S. 

The refugees’ physical health is 

often impacted by the trauma they 

experienced in their home country, 

which often makes it difficult for 

them to come forward with their 

problems. 

“Many of the newly arrived 

refugees have unfortunately dealt 

with trauma and are dealing with 

general anxiety or PTSD,” says 

Manna. “There is a stigma when 

dealing with mental health issues, 

even more so in the Chaldean community 

and education is needed to 

change the perception.” 

To help the refugees overcome 

that challenge the CFF refers them 

to professionals specializing in mental 

health. 

Other issues also plague the refugees. 

Chronic illnesses like obesity, hypertension, 

heart disease and diabetes 

are already common in the Chaldean 

community and are often exacerbated 

by a lack of health education, mental 

anguish, stress and the challenges of 

living in a refugee camp. 

According to the CFF Community 

Health Needs Analysis and 

Market (CHNAM) report on refugees: 

• 66 percent were overweight 

or obese 

• 6.7 percent had a history of 

diabetes 

• 18.6 percent had a history of 

hypertension 

The report also points out one of 

the most chronic issues among refugees 

is the high rate of smoking. According 

to the CHNAM, 20 percent 

of sample refugees were smokers, 

which is 40 percent higher than the 

State of Michigan average. This is 

being addressed with the introduction 

of smoking cessation programs. 

To deal with these issues 

CAAHP’s Project Bismutha helps 

get people health care provided by 

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In addition, the CCF helps refugees 

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kind of safety net as soon as possible 

The CCF also has a job program 

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more than 60 percent of refugees 

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While the organization will continue 

helping Chaldean refugees, it 

is starting to move in a different direction 

as fewer of them come in to 

the U.S. Refugee flow has dropped 

by 90 percent in recent years. 

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towards health and wellness education 

for youth and seniors and help 

for those without insurance. There 

are also plans for a “skills life center” 

where people with developmental 

disabilities will be able to learn life 

skills. 

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700 clients at a time when that 

program kicks off. It is part of a series 

of new programs planned when 

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Dr. William Kesto on Orthopedic innovations and Chaldean heritage 

BY MONIQUE MANSOUR 

Dr. William Kesto grew up 

in Metro Detroit – in West 

Bloomfield, more specifically, 

and is proud to call the area home. He 

knew that he wanted to be a physician 

since he was a teenager in high 

school. “My interest in the career 

path progressed throughout college. I 

always knew I loved the sciences and 

wanted to help people,” he explained. 

Kesto worked hard to make his 

dream a reality. He earned his undergraduate 

degree at the University of 

Michigan and his medical degree at 

Wayne State University. He went on 

to serve as a resident at Detroit Medical 

Center and completed a fellowship at 

Cincinnati Sports Medicine. He now 

serves an Orthopedic Surgeon at the 

CORE Institute in Novi, Michigan. 

“I love the field of orthopedic surgery. 

It allows me to help people improve 

their function. The results are 

tangible. We can fix broken bones, 

repair torn tendons and ligaments, 

and replace degenerative joints. This 

helps people obtain pain relief and 

return to their activity, from daily 

walks to high level sports. I also love 

that the field is always changing and 

advancing to provide better 

treatment for our patients,” 

said Kesto. 

Kesto, along with Dr. Jefferey 

Michaelson, pioneers a 

LIPOGEMS program at the 

CORE Institute. LIPOGEMS 

is an innovative medical advancement 

within the field 

of orthopedics which utilizes 

body fat from a patient 

as a treatment option for 

certain orthopedic maladies 

and ailments. 

“LIPOGEMS was invented by an 

Italian physician from Milan, Italy. 

He found a way to clean the fat using 

only saline and resize the fat without 

destroying the key cells and structure. 

It came to the United States in 2015 

and is FDA cleared for use in orthopedics 

and arthroscopic surgery,” he 

explained. “The company wanted 

to responsibly bring this option to 

patients by offering it to orthopedic 

physicians that are trained 

in musculoskeletal care 

instead of the traditional 

stem cell clinics that offer 

unapproved products.” 

The CORE Institute is one of 

many institutions offering LIPO- 

GEMS along with the Hospital for 

Special Surgery, New York University, 

Emory University, Duke University 

and others. 

“We started to offer this to our 

patients as we saw more and more 

patients who are older, highly active, 

as well as ones that are looking for 

other options that are more natural 

and minimally invasive,” said Kesto. 

LIPOGEMS also potentially creates 

an alternative for patients who 

cannot have surgery or fear complications 

from surgery. “LIPOGEMS is a 

minimally invasive and FDA cleared 

option for these patients. It’s ideal for 

patients that have tried conservative 

therapy which may have included 

treatments like physical therapy and 

corticosteroids and are not ready for 

major, invasive surgery,” said Kesto. 

Kesto has witnessed firsthand 

how transformative LIPOGEMS can 

be for his patients. “We have seen 

success in 70 percent of our patients. 

They’ve been able to postpone surgery,” 

said Kesto. “It’s been very fulfilling 

for me as a physician to see 

these results.” 

Kesto credits his Chaldean heritage 

for his success in medical school 

and beyond. “My parents immigrated 

in the late 70s and taught me the importance 

of hard work and a strong 

work ethic. This is something I’m 

very proud of,” the doctor explained. 

“I spent many years working at the 

family business where I learned communication 

skills and the value of 

determination and perseverance. 

These experiences helped me considerably 

during the arduous process 

of medical school and residency. No 

one could outwork me and I was rewarded 

tremendously for that.” 

Kesto’s parents gave him sound 

advice on how to treat 

people which he has incorporated 

into his own medical 

philosophy. “My dad has 

always told me to ‘Take care 

of people, and never say no.’ 

I have always carried that 

with me. I have joined the 

Chaldean Health Professionals 

to continue to grow 

the medical influence in our 

community,” said Kesto. 

To aspiring medical 

students and future physicians, 

Kesto offered the 

following. “Immerse yourself 

in the field. Shadow doctors of 

every specialty. Spend time in the 

clinic and in operating rooms. The 

medical school process is very long 

and competitive. You really have 

to love it to endure 15 years of college, 

medical school, residency, and 

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Members of Congress show up 

in support of Iraqi nationals 

With a renewed threat of deportation, 

lawmakers stand with the community 


U.S. Representative Andy 

Levin, Brenda Lawrence, 

and Rashida Tlaib convened 

at the Chaldean Community 

Foundation on Saturday, April 6 for 

a press conference led by Levin regarding 

the fate of hundreds of Iraqi 

nationals as the fear of deportation 

continues to loom. 

The press conference was held in 

light of a recent decision from the 

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that 

once again places members of the 

community in danger of being deported. 

Going into effect on Tuesday, 

April 9, the decision from the Sixth 

Circuit Court gave Immigration and 

Customs Enforcement (ICE) the go 

ahead needed to deport Iraqi nationals 

with final orders of removal. 

In attendance were community 

leaders, lawyers, affected families, 

and former detainees eager to hear 

Congressman Levin’s plans to work 

with other lawmakers in finding a 

political solution that would buy 

time for those in danger. 

In response to the Sixth Circuit’s 

reversal of Detroit Federal Judge Mark 

Goldsmith’s order to grant bond, Representatives 

Levin and John Moolenar 

penned a letter calling on the 

Department of Homeland Security 

Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and ICE 

Acting Director Ronald D. Vitiello to 

halt the deportation of Iraqi nationals 

as it would be dangerous in Iraq 

where “they may be subject to torture 

or murder.” Currently, this bipartisan 

letter has been signed by a total of 23 

lawmakers. 

Many of the lawmakers who 

signed the letter represent districts 

with a large number of Iraqi born 

communities, with Representative 

Levin representing the largest Iraqi 

born district in the country. Representative 

Lawrence’s district has the 

second largest Iraqi born community. 

“Never did I think it would come 

to this,” said Congresswoman Lawrence 

of the threat of deportation 

hanging over several Iraqi nationals. 

“I truly know the impact the Iraqi 

Chaldean community has made to 

our economy and to our communities.” 

“It breaks my heart,” she said. 

The congresswoman has worked 

closely with the Chaldean community 

during her time in office, especially 

during her time as the mayor 

of Southfield, and vowed at the press 

conference that she would continue 

to do so as they fight to buy themselves 

time. 

Calling for fairness, Representative 

Levin urged for DHS and ICE 

to allow each case to be heard individually 

in immigration court. “This 

is not about politics,” he said. “It’s 

about fairness and humanity.” Echoing 

his sentiments, fairness and the 

opportunity to have their day in 

court is all the community asks for. 

It would be unconscionable, said 

Representative Levin, to move forward 

with the mass detention and deportation 

of these individuals. Many 

of those impacted by this decision 

are Chaldean Christians who would 

face religious persecution if deported 

to Iraq. Moreover, says Levin, many 

of those now facing deportation have 

only ever known life in the United 

States. 

“Many of the people affected by 

this decision have known no home 

except for America, and they have 

nothing to return to,” he explained. 

Several of the speakers agreed 

that the immigration system is broken. 

As a former immigration attorney, 

Representative Tlaib is hopeful 

that the system may change as a result 

of this crisis. 

“We haven’t been able to make 

this system more humane,” she explained. 

Seeking a political solution to 

this issue, Martin Manna, President 

of the Chaldean Community 

Foundation, looked to the members 

of Congress present at the event 

and beyond for help as it has yet 

to come from the administration, 

despite pleas from the community. 

“I don’t think there is going to be 

relief coming from this administration,” 

he said. 

Not all is lost, though, says Margo 

Schlanger, lead ACLU attorney in 

the Hamama V. Adducci class action 

lawsuit. She urges Iraqi nationals at 

risk to continue fighting their individual 

immigration cases. 

“The situation is very tough, but 

it’s not hopeless. We’re going to keep 

fighting and we have a lot of allies 

that will keep fighting with us,” she 

explained. “Those in detention need 

to fight and people who have opened 

their cases need to fight in immigration 

court because when we fight, we 

win.” 

According to Schlanger, after 

April 9 Iraqi nationals who still remain 

in detention, those who have 

been released and have yet to request 

an immigrations hearing, or those 

who failed to convince a judge to 

allow them an immigration hearing 

face deportation. 


A peek into the Capitol 


Almost as if it were a right of passage for 

students from the Chaldean Community 

Foundation’s (CCF) citizenship class, the 

bus ride to the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing 

was one filled with excitement and anticipation. 

On Thursday, April 11, a group of about 30 students 

took the opportunity to see the state’s Capitol 

as a part of Chaldean Legislative Day. 

At varying levels in the process, students from 

the foundation’s citizenship classes are studying 

hard in an effort to earn their citizenship. The 

CCF is committed to guiding each student through 

the process, whether their process starts with ESL 

classes or with filling out a citizenship explanation. 

Looking beyond the studying, tests, and applications, 

the foundation wants their students to 

experience being an American beyond traditional 

confines. A trip to the state’s capitol would allow 

for that. 

“The new Americans that attend have the opportunity 

to tour the Capitol and witness firsthand 

how bills are passed,” explained foundation President, 

Martin Manna. “They also get a chance to 

learn about Michigan’s history and its natural resources.” 

Started more than 10 years ago through the 

Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, 

Chaldean Legislative Day has transformed as a 

means of exposing new Americans, typically students 

from the foundation’s citizenship class, to 

state government. Originally, Chaldean Legislative 

Day was geared towards educating legislators about 

the many contributions the Chaldean community 

makes to this region. 

“For years the Legislators misunderstood the 

community and its contributions,” explained Manna. 

“Still today, many of the Legislators assume we 

are from Dearborn and do not understand the rich 

history our community offers.” 

Each year, the CCF works with legislators to 

make the annual outing as successful and fruitful 

as possible. 

“Each year a Michigan House Member and 

Senate Member co-sponsor Chaldean Day. This 

year it was Representative Brandt Iden and Senator 

Jim Runestad,” said Manna. 

Today, Chaldean Legislative Day serves to educate 

new Americans as well as legislators who may 

not be familiar with the Chaldean community and 

the contributions it makes to the region. 

Coming off the bus, students were greeted with 

the grandeur sight of the history laden state Capitol. 

Following a tour, the new Americans learned 

about some of the lesser known details of the historic 

building. From its inception and its move 

from Detroit to Lansing to avoid attacks from the 

Canadian border to the financially savvy methods 

utilized to make certain building materials 

throughout look more expensive than they are. 

The students learned that the Capitol is the 

state’s third Capitol and that while the Senate and 

House of Representatives convene in the building, 

most of the legislators do not work in the building, 

but rather in buildings in the surrounding areas. 

Legislators that work in the Capitol are typically 

those who are also in leadership positions. 

In addition to touring and learning about the 

Capitol, the students had the opportunity to watch 

a meeting of the Michigan House of Representatives 

convene on the House floor. Observing from 

the gallery, many of the students learned for the 

first time how laws are passed in the state of Michigan. 

The students looked on from the gallery as one 

of the co-sponsors spoke out on the House floor. 

Senator Jim Runestad spoke in support of his resolution, 

Senate Resolution 32, to name April 11, 

2019 as Chaldean American Day in the state of 

Michigan during the day’s session of the Michigan 

Senate. 

This comes just one day after the Republican 

senator introduced a resolution that opposes the 

detention and threat of deportation of thousands 

of Iraqi nationals in Michigan and throughout the 

United States. 


Iraqi nationals gain temporary relief 

from detention, deportation 


In the spring and summer of 2017 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

(ICE) rounded up 114 

Detroit-area Iraqi nationals and detained 

them to await deportation. 

All came to the United States legally 

as green card holders. All committed 

crimes and completed their jail sentences 

or probationary periods. All 

received final orders of deportation 

from an immigration court and remained 

in the United States in a sort 

of limbo. They do not have green 

cards granting permanent resident 

status, but remain here under protection 

because sending them back to 

a violently unstable and politically 

volatile Iraq would endanger their 

lives. 

“When you commit a crime, they 

take away your green card and then 

you can apply for asylum or some sort 

of temporary status, but none of these 

people did that because they did not 

think they were in immediate danger 

(of being sent back to Iraq),” said 

criminal attorney Clarence Dass, 

who represented several of detainees. 

That was back in the ‘80s and 

‘90s when Iraq was war torn and deportations 

to the region were nonexistent, 

he said. But changes in immigration 

policy under the current 

administration have changed that, 

and the detainees were slated to be 

returned to Iraq based on final orders 

of deportation that were in some cases 

20 or 30 years old. 

Youthful Transgressions 

For many of those living in this 

ambiguous status, the crime they 

committed, often in their youth, was 

the only serious legal transgression of 

their life, said Dass. Many married, 

had children, worked and ran businesses. 

Despite not having status as 

permanent residents, they pay taxes 

and check in regularly with an immigration 

officer. 

“They requested relief from deportation 

(after being convicted and 

serving their sentence) and an immigration 

judge didn’t agree and issued 

a final order of deportation,” said 

immigration attorney Eman Jajonie- 

Daman, who represents many Iraqi 

immigrants. “They lost their case, 

they lost their green card, but they 

remained living in the community 

because our country was not deporting 

people back to Iraq for years and 

years. They lived here and went on 

an annual checkup with an immigration 

officer on an order of supervision. 

Finally, in 2017 ICE received 

orders to pick up those Iraqis with 

final orders and deport them.’” 

Into this situation stepped the 

American Civil Liberties Union 

with a class action lawsuit to secure 

the release of those being detained 

and preventing them from being deported, 

allowing them time to petition 

immigration courts to reopen 

their cases. 

The injunction protects the former 

detainees as their cases wind 

their way through the immigration 

court system. This is where things 

get complicated. Those facing final 

orders could experience many different 

outcomes, ranging from getting 

their green cards back (and ultimately 

gaining a chance at citizenship), to 

being slated once more for deportation. 

Pardons Not Enough 

In a well-publicized move, then- 

Gov. Rick Snyder pardoned seven 

of the detainees in December, effectively 

expunging the crimes that 

led to them receiving final orders of 

deportation. But immigration law is 

federal law, said Jajonie-Daman, and 

those convicted of drug crimes and 

firearms violations are exempt from 

pardon protection. 

Immigration law is strict and ever 

changing, said Jajonie-Daman. She 

said drug crimes in which the convicted 

serves fewer than five years are 

forgivable, but only if they occurred 

after a particular date. In other cases, 

if the crime is old enough, the length 

of sentence is not considered. 

In some cases, huge changes in 

conditions in the country to which 

a person would be deported serve as 

a basis to reopen the case, cancelling 

the original final order of deportation, 

allowing consideration of permanent 

residence or protection from 

deportation. 

“Once the case is re-opened you 

can file for any type of relief you 

might be eligible for at the time of the 

re-opening. A lot of us lawyers took 

advantage of that to try and get green 

cards back for some of these people, 

because of a change in the law,” said 

Jajonie-Daman. “I have two clients 

who after I got their green cards back 

they applied for citizenship and now 

they are U.S. citizens. They are now 

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productive members of our community, 

where they were once detained 

and had one leg out the door.” 

Not Everyone Will Win 

Renewed green card status will 

not be the outcome for everyone. 

Even after decades, some judges will 

rule against some immigrants and reinstate 

a final order of deportation. 

For those individuals, Jajonie-Daman 

said the key strategy will be employing 

the United Nations Convention 

against Torture (UNCAT, or CAT 

for short). CAT is an international 

agreement under which signatories 

refuse to deport immigrants to countries 

where they are likely to face torture. 

Developed by the United Nations 

in 1984 and put into force in 

1987, CAT prevents sending anyone 

to Iraq from a country that has signed 

the accord. 

Still, those who lose their bid to 

reestablish permanent legal resident 

status live with a Damoclean sword 

hanging above their head, never 

knowing when a change in American 

immigration policy will send 

them away from a country in which 

they have established lives over decades 

to an uncertain fate in a hostile 

land. 

Hope Reigns Supreme 

In 1999, Jajonie-Daman took one of 

the first CAT cases. “A client asked, 

‘How likely am I to be deported?’ 

Conditions in Iraq since 1999 have 

spiraled downward. Since 1999 I have 

not seen a single government motion 

to take CAT away from an Iraqi. So 

when you have nothing, you take 

CAT and you are grateful,” she said. 

The injunction is temporary and 

much for many of the immigrants in 

question depends upon court rulings, 

administration policies and changes 

in immigration law. Cases and appeals 

will take time to work through 

the courts. But for the time being, 

lives will not be further disrupted 

and people will not be sent into lifethreatening 

environments. 

“The ACLU is saving lives by 

giving people a chance to stay here 

under protective orders,” said Jajonie-Daman. 


Area 

attorneys 

expand CCF 

legal help 


Legal help with immigration 

issues has been a longstanding 

need within the Chaldean 

community, and the Chaldean Community 

Foundation (CCF) has long 

provided legal help on immigration 

issues to those who need it. Family 

Law and Landlord Tenant Law are 

emerging as needed services within 

the community and CCF is rising to 

the occasion. 

The CCF kicked off an expanded 

pro bono legal assistance program 

at its Sterling Heights headquarters 

on March 22 with a luncheon that 

drew about 40 area attorneys as 

well as veteran Judge Diane Dickow 

D’Agostini, Oakland County Circuit 

Court Judge Hala Jarbou, Oakland 

County Circuit Court Judge Lisa 

Gorcyka, and Supreme Court Justice 

David Viviano. 

The judges explained the need 

for expanded legal assistance and 

urged attending attorneys to take on 

one case each, said the foundation’s 

COO Paul Jonna. He said the luncheon 

was a huge success, estimating 

that 25 attorneys signed on for pro 

bono cases. Prior to the luncheon, he 

said three to five attorneys were taking 

immigration pro bono cases and 

other areas of need were unmet. 

Founded in 2006, the CCF is 

the non-profit arm of the Chaldean 

American Chamber of Commerce 

that began as a way for the Chaldean 

community to help those displaced 

by the Iraq War. Jonna said the nonprofit 

expected to serve about 400 

during its first year, but ended up 

helping about 4,000. That number is 

up to about 31,000 at present. 

Typical clients are 

new Americans who 

live in the area. Most, 

about 85 percent, 

are Chaldean, but 

services are open to 

all comers. 

To organization enjoys generous 

support from government and 

foundation grants as well as private 

donations. Jonna said construction 

is underway on a 19,000-square-foot 

expansion to the current 12,000 

square-foot facility. He added that a 

135-unit subsidized housing project 

is in the works. 

Typical clients are new Americans 

who live in the area. Most, 

about 85 percent, are Chaldean, but 

services are open to all comers,” said 

Jonna. Clients connect with CCF 

mainly through word of mouth. The 

organization is well known in the 

community and by police, firefighters 

and school officials. The foundation 

also has a formal outreach program 

and uses newsletters and social media 

to build awareness of its services. 

Clients come in on walk-in days, 

take a number and connect with 

a caseworker who does an assessment. 

Jonna said many who come 

in with an issue do not realize they 

need legal help until they have gone 

through the foundation’s intense intake 

system. 

Jonna said Attorneys on staff at 

the CCF provide help with immigration 

law. He said the complex immigration 

cases require pro bono help 

from outside attorneys. However, the 

CCF does not have any attorneys on 

staff for Family Law or Landlord Tenant 

help, which spurred the drive to 

make the pro bono program more formal 

and reach out to area attorneys. 

Jonna said it is possible that at some 

point legal help beyond immigration 

will be offered within the foundation. 

There is no date for a second date 

scheduled, yet, however there is one in 

the works for a few months from now. 

“We’re absolutely amazed at the 

great response from the Chaldean attorneys 

in our community,” he said. 

“It’s remarkable to see them providing 

these well-needed services to 

people who are really in need. We 

are appreciative of all of the things 

they are doing working with the 

Chaldean Community Foundation. 

We hope that more attorneys will 

join on.” 


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Ella Loussia is a picture of concentration during a serve. 

Look out below! Ella Loussia pounds a kill against Birmingham Marian during an October match. 

Canisius College volleyball coach Lenika 

Vazquez (right) visits with recruit Ella Loussia. 

Proud grandfather Amer Karmo helps Ella Loussia 

show off her team’s AAU national championship 

trophy while Loussia also holds her tournament 

most valuable player plaque. 

Volleyball star shuffling off to Buffalo 

Team Detroit club coach says Ella Loussia is ‘fearless’ under pressure 

BY STEVE STEIN 

Ella Loussia laughed when she said 

she can be “too competitive.” 

“I remember when I was 

in fifth grade, our religion class had 

to find Bible verses and the winning 

student got a sticker,” she said. “I 

wanted that sticker. I needed to win.” 

That kind of competitive drive 

is one reason why Loussia, now a senior 

at Farmington Hills Mercy High 

School, will be playing Division I 

volleyball in college. 

The 6-foot-1 outside hitter signed 

late last year with Canisius College, a 

private Jesuit school in Buffalo, New 

York 

“I’m so glad the recruiting process 

is over. It was stressful and draining,” 

Loussia said. 

But she’s happy to be headed to 

Canisius. A big reason is Coach Lenika 

Vazquez, who has revived the 

Golden Griffins volleyball program 

in her three years in charge. 

“I really like Coach Vazquez. She’s 

such a sweetheart,” Loussia said. “I 

feel she really cares about me as a 

person, and that’s important. At the 

D-1 level, some coaches look at signing 

you like it’s a business deal. Coach 

Vazquez recruited me as a person.” 

Speaking of business, that’s what 

Loussia intends to study at Canisius. 

“I didn’t know if I wanted to leave 

Michigan for college,” she said. “But 

I feel comfortable going to Canisius. 

I got a full-ride scholarship there, 

and it’s only a 5 1/2-hour drive or 

short flight away from home. And I 

won’t be there forever.” 

How about all that snow that 

Buffalo receives? 

“It won’t be a big deal,” Loussia 

said. “You can get to places at 

Canisius through tunnels when the 

weather is bad.” 

Loussia has been playing club 

volleyball with Team Detroit since 

2013, the year the club was formed. 

Dave Nichols was her coach last 

year on a U-17 team that won two 

national championships in nine days. 

Loussia was the most valuable 

player at the AAU nationals in Florida, 

leading her team to a perfect 14-0 

record and the gold medal. The team 

then went 11-0 at USA Volleyball’s 

girls junior national championships 

at Cobo Hall in Detroit. 

“Ella is what I call a ‘big point 

player’,” Nichols said. “When the 

pressure’s on and you need a big hit, 

she’s fearless. I’m really excited to see 

her play in college.” 

Off the volleyball court, Nichols 

said, Canisius will be getting someone 

who is mature beyond her years. 

“When you first meet Ella, she 

comes across as a laid-back, fun-loving 

person,” Nichols said. “But she 

has a depth and intelligence that will 

surprise you.” 

That depth and intelligence manifests 

itself when Louissa talks about 

Ella Loussia, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter from 

Farmington Hills Mercy High School, has signed 

to play Division I volleyball at Canisius College. 

how’s she’s managed to maintain at 

3.5 grade-point average in high school 

while playing volleyball year-round. 

“I love hanging out with my 

friends, but you must have good time 

management and a balance in your life 

to keep up with your academics while 

you’re playing sports,” the 17-year-old 

said. “I’ve had to make some sacrifices 

because of volleyball, but that’s okay 

because I love the sport and it has gotten 

me into college.” 

Loussia played volleyball for 

Mercy the last two seasons, and they 

were great seasons for the Marlins. 

They advanced in to the Division 

1 state semifinals twice, and they 

won two Catholic League championships. 

They finished 52-3 last fall. 

“I enjoyed playing volleyball for 

my high school,” she said. 

Loussia found club volleyball 

to be more competitive than high 

school volleyball. 

“When you’re at the U17 and 

U18 levels in club, probably 99 percent 

of the girls will be playing volleyball 

in college,” Loussia said. “On 

my U18 team this year, everyone but 

one girl has committed to a college 

and she’ll be committing, too.” 

Loussia said her time with Team 

Detroit over the past six years was 

well spent. 

“I wasn’t that good of a player 

when I first tried out for Team Detroit, 

but they put me on a good 

team right away and thanks to great 

coaching through the years, I really 

progressed as a player,” she said. 

Her playing days for Team Detroit 

are over, but Loussia will continue 

practicing with her club teammates 

until she heads off to college. 

Loussia’s parents are David and 

Rahnda Loussia. 

Ella is a big sister to her brothers 

Ashtyn, 15, and Hayden, 10, who 

attend Birmingham Brother Rice 

High School and St. Regis School in 

Bloomfield Hills. The family lives in 

West Bloomfield. 

“That’s a great family, a tight-knit 

family,” Nichols said. “They have a 

nice perspective on life, and the parents 

are doing a wonderful job raising 

their kids. The parents have been 

supportive of everyone on Ella’s club 

teams.” 


chaldean on the STREET 

Spring favorites 

BY HALIM SHEENA 

From fishing, soccer, and other outdoor activities to rallying around the television to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 

the start of the spring season brings with it a variety of favorite pass times. 

Speaking as a future physical therapist, spring time is 

my favorite because it favors movement and movement 

is power! My favorite spring time activity is soccer. 

When the weather breaks, there is nothing more 

satisfying than lacing up a pair of shoes and kicking a 

ball around with some friends and the glorious smell 

of fresh cut grass. 

– Jordan Najor, Troy, 28 

The last weekend of April brings one of my favorite 

Michigan activities: fishing season. Fishing with good 

friends is always the best way to spend a nice morning. 

Along with fishing, I look forward to being able to 

take my bike back out on the trails. Spring evenings 

also mean the boys and I can finally take our cars out 

and enjoy late night drives! 

– Iven Ayyar, West Bloomfield, 22 

My favorite spring time activity has to be taking nice 

long walks by the lake. Nothing is more relaxing or 

serene than feeling the nice cool breeze on you in 

the warm weather, especially after a freezing winter! 

Whether it is with some of my friends or family, or if 

it’s just for some one-on-one me time, I can honestly 

say that nothing beats it. 

– Nicole Sheena, West Bloomfield, 24 

Unlike most others, springtime for my family starts once 

the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. Once early April hits, 

we all like to sit and watch two great teams provide 

some of the most entertaining competitiveness on TV. 

Even if my Detroit Red Wings aren’t in the playoffs, 

we’ll still watch each game and cheer for the team we 

dislike the least. Since it starts to warm up, we like to 

grill on Sundays and watch the daytime games while 

eating steaks and wings. Even though it contrasts the 

warmer weather and departure of winter, nothing says 

spring in our family like some good old playoff hockey. 

– Alden Kajy, Commerce Township, 18 

Spring time for my family starts on the first warm day 

of the year. We spend time planting fresh flowers, firing 

up the grill, and most importantly, getting our cars 

ready for summertime cruising. Cruising Woodward 

Avenue has been a tradition in my family ever since 

we were little kids. Nothing says summertime is almost 

here like late night drives, enjoying the company 

of family, and frozen custard from Dairy Deluxe! 

– Nora Kallabat, West Bloomfield, 22 

My favorite spring time activity is definitely the start of 

softball. Softball leagues are a great tool to bring the 

men of the Chaldean community together. Many of us 

work long hours and softball gives us something to 

look forward to after a long day. To me, nothing beats 

drinking cold beer and laughing it up with your Chaldean 

brothers in Christ on a weekday evening. The 

leagues do get intense, but it’s all friendly competition. 

– Omar Kallabat, West Bloomfield, 23 


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