AUGUST 2005

More documents

Info

CALC corner NOTE from the PRESIDENT This past spring, I had the opportunity to experience firsthand the impact of the Chaldean Strengthening Families Program. My children and I enrolled to participate in the West Bloomfield Program and attended weekly Clair Konja with other area families. It is a truly valuable program and I strongly recommend it to all parents with children between the ages of 10-15. I now understand better the stress and pressures that my children go through and how I can communicate with them to help through their adolescent years. After this program, I feel that we understand each other much better. It was a satisfying and beneficial experience for both me and my children. The CALC continues to provide programs for youth and parents that are intended to strengthen Chaldean families. Read on to gain more information about these programs. Also of importance to our community will be the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program for seniors. The new program, scheduled to begin on January 1, 2006, is multifaceted and involves understanding which type of medical insurance for prescription drugs is best suited for you. CALC staff was recently trained to act as counselors to our community to provide them with needed information to make informed choices in this area. Look for more details about this new prescription drug program in later CALC page editions of the Chaldean News. We hope that you and your family are enjoying a safe and happy summer. STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM CONTINUES The CALC wrapped up its Southfield and West Bloomfield SCF Programs and began its Troy SCF Program in June. The Troy SCF Program is serving more than 25 youth and their parents. The Southfield SCF Program was visited by Officer John Hunter from the Southfield K-9 Unit, who brought his dog Dewa to inform participants about drug detections and preventions. He said Dewa has been trained to guard him and to find and hold suspects. Officer Hunter stated that he and his dog work as a team because they must trust and understand each other completely when working in stressful, even dangerous, and often rapidly changing situations. Dewa has an outstanding sense of smell and is trained to follow scent trails or to detect certain kinds of odors. He is also trained in tracking suspects, finding missing persons, and detecting drugs or explosives. Officer Hunter provided a great deal of information about the dangers of drugs, and how children get involved in drug use and gangs. He also gave parents and children important preventative measures on how to avoid these negative situations. Both youth and adults fully enjoyed the presentation. Our West Bloomfield Program was completed in June and attracted over 25 youth who attended with their parents. During the program PARENT COMMENTS: • “I learned that it is important to stay calm and not yell or shout when I don’t like what my child is doing. I try to think, cool down and then react.” • “I have learned to a better listener.” • “My child loved the fact that we were there with them during this program.” YOUTH COMMENTS: • “The most important thing I learned during the program was NOT to do drugs.” • “I learned about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, peer pressure, and that my parents are caring and loving. • “When is your next program?” they were visited by DARE Officer Bridgett Ryan from the West Bloomfield Police Department who spoke about drug and drug prevention. CALC Board Member Rita Kainaya also provided information about gangs. All SCF participants responded positively to the program. The SCF involves weekly two-hour sessions for parents and youth who attend separate skill-building groups for the first hour and spend the second hour together in family-directed activities. Youth sessions focus on strengthening family ties, goal setting, dealing with stress and strong emotions, communication skills, increasing responsible behavior, and improving skills to deal with peer pressure. Parents discuss the importance of both showing love to their youth while at the same time setting appropriate limits. Topics include making house rules, encouraging good behavior, using consequences, building bridges, and protecting against substance abuse. The CALC SCF Program is now in its third year. Contact and Join CALC! OUR MISSION We are Chaldean women energized by working together and with others to provide help and hope to those in need. OUR VISION The CALC will strengthen and preserve the Chaldean family by ensuring that all generations have access to necessary resources and services. Please join the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (CALC) and be part of a group of hard working and dedicated women. It is just $25.00 a year Call Today: 248-352-5018 or send in your membership to: 21711 W. Ten Mile Rd., Ste. 238 Southfield, MI 48075 www.calconline.com PROJECT CAN START CALC’s Detroit Project CAN START has drawn 31 children ages 10-14 living in Detroit’s Chaldean community to meet twice weekly to develop life skills and service learning for young people. The youths were recently visited by Sgt. Albert Yasso, a Chaldean officer from the Detroit Police Department. He spoke to the kids about violence, drugs and its consequences. The youths listened intently and asked Sgt. Yasso numerous questions. During another session, when asked to identify specific problems that need to be addressed in their community and neighborhood, youth responded, “people setting fires in the neighborhood, violence, drive-by shootings, drugs and a terrible litter problem.” “It is alarming to note the dangerous events that confront these children daily. They are very affected by them in a negative way,” said Brenda Khamarko, one of Project CAN START’s case managers. Youth were introduced to bowling on a recent field trip. “You could see a real team effort developing among the kids. For most of them, youth team sports is not an option or available to them in Detroit. We could see self-confidence building as they supported their team,” said Rudaina Kainaya, another case manager. One youth said, “This is my first time bowling. It is so much fun!” Project CAN START and Strengthening Chaldean Families are funded by Michigan’s Office of Drug Control Policy. To learn more about these two programs or volunteer, contact the CALC office at (248) 352-5018. CALC CERTIFIED AS COUNSELORS FOR MEDICARE PROGRAM Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare prescription drug coverage will be available to everyone with Medicare. This new program is called Medicare Part D. These plans will help you save money on your prescription drug costs. In order to get this prescription drug coverage, you must choose to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan that meets your needs. In the fall of 2005, Medicare beneficiaries may begin to voluntarily enroll in the new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program. CALC staff was recently trained and certified by the Area Agency of Aging to act as MMAP Counselors to assist seniors in making informed choices regarding their prescription drug needs. More information will be in a future issue. BARBECUE AT CHALDEAN MANOR It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy ... that is if you’re a Chaldean Manor Senior Citizen. This past month the backyard of the Chaldean Manor sported spirals of smoke as CALC held a barbecue for nearly 35 seniors. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION NAME: _______________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ DAY PHONE: ______________________________________ EVENING PHONE: _________________________________ EMAIL: ____________________________________________ 20 CHALDEAN NEWS AUGUST 2005 ADVERTORIAL
oushala Fascolia Soma BEANS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS BY NIDHAL ALLOS POUDEL INGREDIENTS 1 cup black eye beans (good source of protein) 8 bamboo shoots (adds sour flavor) 1/2 cup chopped potatoes (hearty vegetable instead of meat) 1/2 tsp. garlic (good for the heart and blood pressure) 1 tsp. ginger (good for the digestion and naval cavity) 1 tbls. chopped white onions 1 tbls. soy oil 3 tbls. chopped tomatoes 1/2 tsp. cumin (good for digestion) Cilantro (kills bacteria like salmonella) 1 tsp. turmeric (good for liver) Lemon juice or temherhind for taste DIRECTIONS Soak beans for half an hour. In saucepan add oil, beans, potatoes and bamboo shoots. Cook for 5 minutes, add rest of ingredients and cook another 5 minutes. Serve with basmati rice. (Rinse cooked rice in cold water to rid it of some of the starch and then re-warm.) Nidhal Allos Poudel is owner of Everest Express Restaurant in Farmington and Kathmandu Chullo Restaurant in Royal Oak. For the past five years, Nidhal has been cooking vegetarian dishes, substituting meat with potatoes, beans and bamboo shoots in her Chaldean and Nepali dishes. She substituted bamboo shoots for beef necks in this Middle Eastern dish. She has also studied homeopathic remedies for her cooking. ●107% Purchase Financing available ●No Income, No Assets programs ●Interest Only Loans ●Power Arms - Pick your payment programs ●Low Credit Score - Purchase or refinance ●Investment Properties, Vacation Homes - 100% financing ●Jumbo Loans ●100% Stated Income, No PMI, No Reserves ●No Escrows Aesthetic Art LASER HAIR, VEIN AND SKIN CARE CENTER FREE CONSULTATION Laser Hair Removal Vein Removal Microdermabrasion New Patients Glycolic Acid Facials $ 50 00 OFF FIRST VISIT with purchase of a $100 session Call Tanya Habbo 248-888-9700 30405 12 Mile Road • Farmington Hills, MI 48334 AUGUST 2005 CHALDEAN NEWS 21
Page 1: $2 THE CHALDEANNEWS WWW.CHALDEANNEW
Page 4 and 5: GEORGE & KESTO COMPANIES R E A L E
Page 6 and 7: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Looking for
Page 8 and 9: 8 CHALDEAN NEWS AUGUST 2005
Page 10 and 11: from the EDITOR Taking a Break The
Page 12 and 13: NOTEworthy JULY MARRED BY VIOLENCE
Page 14 and 15: NOTEworthy FESTIVE NIGHT Chaldeans
Page 16 and 17: CHAI time CHALDEANS CONNECTING COMM
Page 18 and 19: IRAQ today PHOTO BY AP/KHALID MOHAM
Page 22 and 23: HALHOLE! [Births] Alexandra Hanna A
Page 24 and 25: [Engagements] Randal and Stephanie
Page 26 and 27: RELIGION PLACES OF PRAYER CHALDEAN
Page 28 and 29: ECONOMICS and ENTERPRISE Chaldean-o
Page 30 and 31: Red Oaks Water Park, Madison Height
Page 32 and 33: Clockwise from left: Mackinac Bridg
Page 34 and 35: Lake Superior, Tahquamenon Falls, t
Page 36 and 37: cashing out Banks are dropping conv
Page 38 and 39: forgotten women Widows struggle to
Page 40 and 41: ‘krystle’-clear career Softball
Page 42 and 43: sports taking it to the next level
Page 44 and 45: the DOCTOR is in Watch that sun as
Page 46 and 47: event Mike George Wally Habbo (left
Page 48 and 49: kids’ CORNER LET’S GET READING
Page 50 and 51: classified LISTINGS HELP WANTED HOU

AUGUST 2005

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?