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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2006
THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 3 ISSUE VIII
on the cover
26 A BIG WIN
BY KEN MARTEN
Mark Abbo seems destined for the state legislature
26
features
28 TEEN REALITY
BY VANESSA DENHA-GARMO
Parents: Do you know what your kids are exposed to
when you’re not around?
30 LEAVING THE NEST
BY JENNIFER KORAIL
More students are going away to college
31 COLLEGE COSTS
Planning for your kid’s college? Start now!
BY KEN MARTEN
28 30
32 A LONG-BURNING TRADITION
BY MICHELLE NAJOR-LUTFY
Hookah smoking trend worries health officials
36 SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT
BY CRYSTAL KASSAB JABIRO
Workshops provide food for thought
38 40
ON THE COVER:
MARK ABBO CELEBRATES
HIS PRIMARY VICTORY WITH
HIS WIFE PATTY AND
DAUGHTER KATIE.
PHOTO BY DAVID REED
37 DANGEROUS WATERS
BY VANESSA DENHA-GARMO
Parents learn swim coach is a convicted sex offender
sports
38 SHE’S GOT RHYTHM
BY STEVE STEIN
Teenager flips for rhythmic gymnastics
42
departments
8 FROM THE EDITOR
9 YOUR LETTERS
10 NOTEWORTHY
12 CHAI TIME
14 CALC CORNER
16 HALHOLE!
22 RELIGION
23 OBITUARY
24 THE DOCTOR IS IN
Food Allergies: Was It Something You Ate?
BY DARLENE KASSAB, M.D
40 EVENTS
Chaldean Ryder Cup
St. Joseph and St. George
Church Picnic
44 KIDS CORNER
Back to School Tips for Parents
46 CLASSIFIED LISTINGS
SEPTEMBER 2006 CHALDEAN NEWS 7

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As soon as the temperature
slightly dips and I
pull out a sweater or
light coat for the first time
since spring, I get this wave of
warmth. It is September, and
the fall puts me in this place of
peace. I think back to my
school days, even though it
has been years since I graduated.
The first sight of the
school supply list was invigorating.
I loved to buy my notebooks,
pencils, pens and even the protractor
in the fifth grade, despite the
fact that I hated math.
In this issue, we talk about back to
school in our Kids Corner, including
tips from a local Chaldean teacher
who guides parents into getting their
children back into a regimen. So much
has changed since I graduated from
high school and headed to college. I
never heard of the Freshman 15
because I never went away to school.
I gained weight anyway, a common
trend for college students. Nearly 20
years later, it is becoming more common
for Chaldean college-bound kids
to end up at Michigan State and
University of Michigan (U of M) living in
dorm rooms instead of commuting to
Wayne State, Oakland University or
the University of Michigan — Dearborn
Campus.
Writer Jennifer Korail, a U of M
grad who left her home in California to
pursue an education at one of the
country’s leading universities, writes
the story about Chaldean college students
living away from home — some
far, far away. It is no longer taboo to
live on campus; in fact, it’s widespread.
It is also common for parents to
have many concerns about their
youngster living away from home.
Every generation experiences the latest
trend. Unfortunately, the latest college
trend is more dangerous than
smoking a pack of cigarettes. Hookah
bars are hot spots near college. These
establishments feature the hookah or,
as it’s commonly known in the
Chaldean community, the nargela.
First-time Chaldean News writer
Michelle Najor-Lutfy tells us of the popularity
of taking a puff that can be very
potent.
In this issue, we also talk to group of
young teens still a few years away from
college but who are exposed to serious
social trends such as drinking, drugs
and sex. These young girls are addressing
these issues in a Chaldean
VANESSA
DENHA-
GARMO
EDITOR
American Ladies of Charity
program designed to empower
and guide them to make
good choices in life and not
follow a destructive path. On
the day we profiled them, the
girls were also visited by
Judge Diane Dickow
D’Agostini, who presented
them with true courtroom
drama and statistics of what
happens when young people
succumb to peer pressure.
The message was to stay clear of
underage drinking, drugs and sex.
It is natural for parents to protect
their children from harm. No surprise
that when word got out that a swim
coach who has taught many local kids
turned out to be a convicted sex
offender, there was much alarm in the
community. We talked to two local parents
whose children swam with this
Oakland County resident at the popular
Beverly Hills Club. There is more to
this story than just bringing attention to
this particular case. The Chaldean
News wants to bring awareness of the
serious reality of sexual predators in
our communities and how to protect
our children.
As we head into fall, more people
are gearing up for the general election
on November 7. Top of mind for many,
of course, is the governor’s race with
incumbent Jennifer Granholm facing
businessman Dick DeVos, and the
U.S. Senate contest between incumbent
Debbie Stabenow and challenger
Michael Bouchard, the current
Oakland County sheriff. Every community
has on the ballot other issues pertaining
to its particular area. This issue
we focus on one major race involving a
Chaldean: Mark Abbo. The current
supervisor in Northville won his primary
race and is widely expected to
win the general election to become
Michigan’s first Chaldean state representative.
I have said it before and I will say it
again: if you don’t exercise your right
to vote, you give up your right to complain
about who is in office. So, enjoy
the fall and the school year, and get out
there and vote!
Alaha Imid Koullen
(God Be With Us All)
Vanessa Denha-Garmo
vdenha@chaldeannews.com
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your LETTERS
THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE!
Music to His Ears
It was a pleasure to read about Axis
Music (July 2006). As a former pupil of
Mr. [John] Antone, I was impressed
with his talent and, perhaps more
importantly, his ability to teach others
with less talent without making one feel
discouraged or overwhelmed.
Music of course plays an important
role in the lives of many Chaldeans,
and it is inspiring to know that Axis
Music is sharing the gift of music with
our community and the rest of the
world. It is a fine example of balancing
our identity with integration, and when I
finally learn to do a heavy metal guitar
solo while doing traditional Chaldean
dance, Axis Music will deserve the
credit for helping me find the sweet
spot of that balance!
Brent Plater
San Francisco, CA
Take It to Heart
We have discussed in the past what a
terrific magazine the Chaldean News
has been. Your magazine continues to
be better by having articles like
“Employee Assessments: A virtual
Crystal Ball” by Rhonda George
Laurencelle (July 2006).
Readers may not appreciate what
an extraordinary and helpful tool Ms.
George Laurencelle’s article proved to
be. Her observations are extremely
helpful and our people, since we run
businesses, should take to heart the
very helpful things that she presents.
These kind of helpful articles should
be added in every issue if possible.
Continue your fine work on behalf of
our community.
Ron Acho,
Partner
Cummings, McClorey,
Davis & Acho, Livonia
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NOTEworthy
SHENANDOAH ADDING
SOCIAL MEMBERSHIPS
In an effort to attract more members, Shenandoah
Country Club is offering “social memberships” that
cost less than full equity memberships.
Social members pay $200 per month for full use of
the facilities, plus $100 per month in minimum spending
on food and beverage. The only difference to a
regular membership is that social members can not
vote or serve on the Board of Directors, and do not
have any equity in the club.
“We need to increase our membership and we
know some people just don’t want to pay the initiation
fee and be exposed to any future capital contributions,
if there are any,” said John Loussia, a board
member and chair of the Membership Committee. “A
Social Membership makes it very affordable for people
to come in and join right away. Later, if they decide
to become equity members, they would only have to
pay the initial fee.”
Regular Shenandoah membership consists of a
$5,000 initiation fee (discounted 25 percent if a parent
or sibling is already a member). Dues for 2006 are
$2,000, and members have a minimum spending
amount of $300 per quarter.
The monthly fee and minimum spending limits for
2007 have not yet been set, Loussia said.
About 250 families are expected to take advantage
of the Social Membership offer.
“This is the best value in the entire state of
Michigan for individuals, couples and families to enjoy
first-rate facilities,” said Michael Sarafa, president of
the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan
(CIAAM), which owns Shenandoah.
IT’S CHALDEAN IDOL TIME
Auditions for the Third Annual Chaldean Idol will be
held on Wednesday, September 6 at Shenandoah
Country Club. Auditions begin at 6 p.m. and are open
to Chaldean singers ages 16-30.
Last year about 30 people auditioned with the top
10 going on to the live performance, said Lawrence
Yaldo, chair of this year’s event. “It really gives the
Chaldean community the chance to showcase their
talent, the perfect opportunity to have their moment in
the spotlight,” he said.
The Chaldean Idol show takes place on Friday,
October 13 at the Royal Oak Music Theater. Tickets
are $40 and $60 for VIP seating. Last year’s show
was a sell out and it is expected that this year’s will be
just as popular. All proceeds benefit the Chaldean
Cultural Center in West Bloomfield.
For more information or to schedule an audition,
contact Lawrence Yaldo at (248) 431-8786. Tickets
will be sold only through the Royal Oak Music Theater
Box Office; call (248) 399-2980 or visit www.royaloakmusictheatre.com.
POPE APPEALS FOR RELEASE
OF KIDNAPPED PRIEST
Pope Benedict XVI has appealed for the release of a
priest kidnapped at gunpoint in Baghdad on August 15.
In a telegram, sent by the Vatican’s Secretary of
State Angelo Sodano, the pontiff said he was ``deeply
saddened’’ by the abduction of the Rev. Hanna Saad
Sirop. The telegram was sent to Chaldean Patriarch
Emmanuel Delly. Bishops from all of Baghdad’s
Christian churches have sent a letter to the Iraqi government
asking them to help secure the release of the
34-year-old priest.
The priest, who is director of the Theology
Department at Babel College, was abducted as he
left mass celebrating the Assumption holiday. The car
used in the kidnapping was found later. The Italian
missionary news agency MISNA reported that a large
ransom was asked for the release of the priest, but
did not say how much.
CHAMBER OFFERS
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Two major events are being presented this month
from the Chaldean American Chamber of
Commerce.
The Chaldean Festival takes place on September
9-10 at the Southfield Civic Center area. It will
include food, merchants, children’s activities, a dunk
tank and live American and Chaldean music. One
highlight is a raffle for a 2006 Range Rover Sport.
Tickets are $100 and only 1,500 will be sold.
Admission to the festival is free.
Festival hours are noon-10 p.m. For more information,
visit www.chaldeanfestival.com.
On September 21, the chamber presents the First
Annual Real Estate Conference at Shenandoah
Country Club. A variety of experts will speak on
“Investing in a Challenging Economy.” The event also
includes a trade show.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the conference
runs from 1-4:30 p.m. Registration is $40 for
chamber members and $50 for non-members.
Register or learn more by calling the chamber at
(248) 538-3700.
CFA LAUNCHES SURVEY
The Chaldean Federation of America (CFA) has
launched a systematic, nationwide survey of more
than 25,000 Iraqi-American Christians across the
United States to identify, locate and count the number
of potential refugee beneficiaries.
The study will compile demographic data and document
the living conditions of Christian Iraqi refugees
in the more than 27 countries to which they have fled.
The CFA will present its findings for humanitarian rescue,
relief and resettlement to the U.S. State
Department and to the United Nations High
Commissioner of Refugees.
Learn more about the project at www.chaldeanfederation.org.
WEST BLOOMFIELD:
A NICE PLACE TO LIVE
West Bloomfield was ranked No. 14 in Money
Magazine’s “America’s Best Places to Live in 2006.”
The rankings were selected from 725 U.S. cities with
populations between 50,000 to 300,000. Of West
Bloomfield’s population of 65,000, it is believed some
22-25 percent are Chaldean. West Bloomfield came
in at No. 7 on the “High Earners” list, with a 2005
medium household income of $102,619.
Other Michigan cities making the list of Best
Places to Live were Ann Arbor at No. 25, Farmington
Hills at No. 29, Sterling Heights at No. 37 and Warren
at No. 82.
SINGLE BUSINESS TAX
REPEALED
The Michigan State Legislature voted on August 9 to
repeal the Michigan Single Business Tax. The muchmaligned
tax will end after December 31, 2007, two
years before it was set to expire.
Governor Jennifer Granholm vetoed a similar bill in
March, but she has no power to block this latest
move. The Legislature will now grapple with how to
replace the $1.9 billion the tax brought in annually.
PEOPLE
Perfect Mortgage has
promoted Rudy Patros
to Vice President of
Mortgage Banking.
Prior to joining Perfect
Mortgage, Patros was
a consultant in the
security industry.
Renee Antoon has
STUDENT PUBLISHES
POETRY BOOK
Farrah Sarafa’s book of poetry,
Distortion and Desire, has been published
by Shadow Poetry. Sarafa is a
24-year-old graduate student at New
York’s Columbia University. She
entered her work in a “Chap Book”
category of a competition by
Shadow, and learned this spring
her book would be published.
“I am excited and grateful,” said
the Bloomfield Hills native, whose
career plans include teaching, writing
and translating. “It’s hard to make
it as a full-time poet,” she noted.
Sarafa’s poems address Iraq,
where her father was born, and
Palestine, her mother’s birthplace. View
sample poems and/or order the book at
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/bookstore/distortionanddesire.html.
Rudy
Patros
Renee
Antoon
opened a new office for her firm Mainly Marketing.
The address is 17348 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 105,
Southfield, MI 48076. Antoon can be reached at
(248) 424-8311.
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CHAI time
CHALDEANS CONNECTING
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT SEPTEMBER 2006
[Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4]
Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats: 8th Annual Festival in
Pontiac includes 50 restaurants, 160 music performances
and 200 art exhibitors. Free admission.
www.artsbeatseats.com.
Detroit Jazz Fest: 27th Annual Detroit International
Jazz Festival features six stages of jazz and American
music. Free admission. Detroit Riverfront.
www.detroitjazzfest.com.
[Wednesday, September 6]
Chaldean Idol Auditions: Chaldean singers ages 16-
30 can audition for the show at 6 p.m., Shenandoah
Country Club, West Bloomfield. (248) 431-8786.
(See article, page 10.)
[Saturday, September 9]
Golf Outing: Fundraiser for the FACES Foundation,
which supports pulmonary illness and lung disease
patients, families, and caregivers, in honor of broadcaster
Philip C. Lamka, who died in 2005. Dunham Hills
Golf Course, Hartland. www.thefacesfoundation.org.
Guts and Glory Walk: Third Annual event to help
raise funds for the Michigan Chapter of the Crohn’s
and Colitis Foundation of America. 9:30 a.m. registration,
10:30 a.m. walk. Maybury State Park,
Northville. www.ccfa.org/chapters/michigan
[Saturday, September 9 - Sunday, September 10]
Chaldean Festival: Chaldean American Chamber of
Commerce presents a two-day festival celebrating
Chaldean food, music and culture. Southfield Civic
Center area. (248) 538-3700. (See article, page 10.)
[Saturday, September 16]
CALC Anniversary: Chaldean American Ladies of
Charity celebrate their 45th anniversary with a gala
party at Shenandoah Country Club. (248) 352-5018.
[Saturday, September 16 - Sunday, September 17]
Art in the Park: 32nd annual event includes more
than 190 artists from around the country, live
music, food and children’s activities. Shain Park,
Birmingham. www.bbcc.com.
[Wednesday, September 20]
Let’s Talk About: “Are Romance, Money, or Beauty
Necessary for a Happy Marriage?” is the topic of this
month’s series for young Chaldean adults. Attendees
must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by an
adult. 7-9:30 p.m., Mother of God Church in Southfield.
(Read more about these workshops on page 36.)
CPR and Defibulator: Learn to use these lifesaving
techniques and receive a two-year certification certificate.
7-9:30. Shenandoah Country Club. Open to
members only. $30; (248) 454-1933.
[Thursday, September 21]
Real Estate Conference: “Investing in a Challenging
Economy” is the theme of the First Annual Real Estate
Conference from the Chaldean American Chamber of
Commerce. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Shenandoah
Country Club, West Bloomfield. (248) 538-3700 or
www.chaldeanchamber.com. (See article, page 10.)
[Monday, September 25]
The Art of Belly Dancing: Eight-week class teaches
how to perform the world’s oldest dance with Aida Al
Adawi. 7-8 p.m., Shenandoah Country Club. Open to
members only. $100; (248) 454-1933.
[Tuesday, September 26]
Beginning Knitting: Six-week class will teach to cast
on, cast off and make a knit stitch. 7-9 p.m.
Shenandoah Country Club. Open to members only.
$70; (248) 454-1933.
Learn to Speak Chaldean: Samir Foumia teaches
basic Chaldean conversational skills and introductory
language in an eight-week series. One session is for
children ages 10-15 and the other is for those ages
16 and above. Shenandoah Country Club. Open to
members only. $100; (248) 454-1933.
[Wednesday, September 27]
Grief Counseling Group: Free support group for
anyone grieving any loss, including death. 7 p.m.,
Shenandoah Country Club, West Bloomfield. Open
to members only. (248) 454-1933.
Learning Arabic: Dr. Bernadette Najor teaches
Arabic in a fun and entertaining way in an eight-week
series. One session is for children ages 10-15 and
the other is for those ages 16 and above.
Shenandoah Country Club. Open to members only.
$100; (248) 454-1933.
[Thursday, September 28]
Yoga for Kids: Six-week session begins at 4:30 p.m.
at Shenandoah Country Club. Open to members
only. $65; (248) 454-1933.
[Friday, September 29]
Cooking Class: Samira Yako Cholagh, author of
Treasured Middle Eastern Cooking, offers a six-week
session. 9-12 p.m. every other Friday, Shenandoah
Country Club. $180; open to members only. (248)
454-1933.
[Wednesday, October 4]
Hot Topics in Women’s Health: Henry Ford Medical
Center — West Bloomfield presents “From PMS to
Menopause: Alternative therapies to help you at all
stages of life.” 6-7:30 p.m., free. For registration and
further information call 800-HENRYFORD, or visit
henryford.com/hottopics.
[Friday, October 13]
Chaldean Idol: The wildly popular show returns for
the third year. Tickets are $40 and $60. Royal Oak
Music Theater. (248) 399-2980 or www.royaloakmusictheatre.com.
(See article, page 10.)
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CALC corner
• Prevent, reduce or delay the onset of substance
use/abuse
• Develop group process skills such as cooperation
and trust
“We feel that these types of activities far exceed
the learning obtained in a typical setting. Through
‘hands-on’ experiences which directly correlate to
actual life conditions, we feel that experiential learning
can effectively initiate the transfer of positive
behavioral skills,” said Jane Shallal, director of
Project Venture. “Our activities have been fast, out
of the ordinary and always fun.”
The program culminated in a weekend skill-building
leadership camp at Highfields Breakthrough
Camp on August 4-6. Youths engaged in many activities
that placed them in an environment where risk
taking was rewarded and conflict management and
communication among members was encouraged.
Looking like Spiderman, youths climbed a 40-foot
to see if they could complete a personal challenge
in completing an eight-mile hike. Encountering a
varied terrain, youths were personally challenged
to walk the Kensington Metro Parks eight-mile
hike, which circles Kent Lake.
This Project Venture challenge was a unique and
tough event where teamwork, hiking skills and fitness
were of utmost importance. Participants were prepared
to face the challenge with the assistance of
Caroline Shallal, who helped prepare the group for
16 weeks by having youths engage in various fitness
activities twice per week. The aim of this challenge
was to foster team spirit and camaraderie, youth
development and safety, and encourage youths to
make healthy life choices. The day proved to be a
real endurance test as the heat and humidity index
was well into the mid 90s. Youths showed their
endurance by completing the hike without fail.
Everyone made it to the finish line! “I was quite
PROJECT VENTURE
WAS AN ADVENTURE!
From goal setting to team building, the CALC has
actively engaged Chaldean youth in a year-long experiential
learning program in its Project Venture
Program. Funded through the Michigan Office of
Drug Control Policy, Project Venture uses experiential
techniques to:
• Build teamwork
• Identify new ways to problem-solve and improve
decision making skills
• Reduce conflict and find better ways to approach
difficulties
• Develop leadership and communication skills
• Overcome limitations
• Increase respect for an individual’s choices and
ideas
• Strengthen self-confidence and self-esteem
Above left: Empowered Girls. Above right: A teen tests out goggles showing what it would be like to drive drunk.
Below left: Kids learn to climb during a weekend camp.
tower finding little nooks in the rock face in which to
wedge their hands and feet so they could make their
way from the bottom of the wall to the top. The 40-
foot tower works on personal goals, trust with the
group, relationships and giving and accepting support.
Youths were even given their first experience in
fishing. “Project Venture has helped our youth
develop a greater awareness of team dynamics,
sharpened problem-solving skills and gain better
understanding of strengths, abilities and weaknesses.
Youth are compelled to discover their own
answers to challenging situations,” said Dahlia
Daoud, a social worker and facilitator for Project
Venture. The CALC would also like to thank male
mentors Mark and Reemon for helping and volunteering
their skills and time for this trip.
EMPOWERED VOICES
The Honorable Diane D’Agostini, chief judge in the
48th District, was a guest speaker at CALC’s girls
Empowered Voices program held at the Orchard
Lake Middle School. Girls tested out goggles Judge
D’Agostini brought in order to simulate what it would
be like to drive drunk. The goggles are foggy and
unclear, demonstrating a person’s state when drunk
and clearly showing why someone who drinks
should not be behind the wheel.
Judge D’Agostini talked to the girls about real court
cases involving teens who get into trouble with drugs
and alcohol. She also conducted a question and
answer session with the teens.
ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE
Battling above average temperatures, Project
Venture participants also came together on July 29
impressed with the endurance and perseverance of
the youth,” said Caroline Shallal. “This really was a
great goal-setting activity.”
Project Venture youths visited Oakland Yard and
for the first time in their lives attempted activities
such as volleyball, golf, lacrosse and a low ropes
course.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CALC is celebrating 45 years of service to the community.
You won’t want to miss CALC’s 45th
anniversary party on September 16 at Shenandoah
Country Club. It is going to be a “red carpet” event
with Hollywood glitz and glamour.
Hear an inspirational talk from an inspirational
woman. WDEO talk show host and professional
speaker Teresa Tomeo will host a talk at
Shenandoah Country Club on Tuesday September
26. Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. Join us and be
inspired!
JOIN US IN A RETREAT
The CALC will hold a retreat soon. Fr. Bass will be
our special guest speaker. The event includes a light
breakfast and lunch. Call the CALC office for more
information, (248) 352-5018.
WOMEN AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Hana Najar, MD spoke at a forum on Osteoporosis
on July 18 at Shenandoah to CALC members. She
gave the women an extensive history of the disease
and how to prevent it. She also stayed for a question
and answer session with the women. The event was
coordinated by CALC members Rita Kainaya and
Marcine Karmo.
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HALHOLE!
[Births]
Kiera Ann
Bringing more joy into our lives, Kiera Ann McKee was
born on June 23, 2006 at 3 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs., 5
oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Proud parents are Scott
and Stephanie (Denha) McKee, and Connor Michael is
the big brother. Grandparents are Patricia McKee, Mac
& Bonnie McKee, and Souriya & the late Sabri Denha.
Blake Thomas-Hekmat
Oh boy! Kaydence Marrogy is happy to announce
the birth of her baby brother, Blake Thomas-Hekmat.
Blake was born on June 2, 2006 to his proud parents,
Tommy and Susan Marrogy. He weighed 7 lbs.
15 oz. and was 22 inches long! Blake is the fifth
grandchild for Hikma & the late Hekmat Marrogy, and
the seventh grandchild for Shibib & Samira
Shadhaya.
Grace Gina
A new baby has a way of adding joy to every day!
Fadi and Sonia Eliya have been blessed with the birth
of their first child. Grace Gina was born at Beaumont
Hospital on May 3, 2006 at 4:34 a.m. She weighed 7
lbs., 8 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Grace is the
first grandchild for Riyadh & Najiba Jiddou, and the
second for the late Antwan & Nihad Eliya. Her aunt,
Monica Jiddou-Patros, is the Godmother.
Kiera Ann
Grace Gina
Blake Thomas-Hekmat
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HALHOLE!
[Births]
Emily Grace
Elliott and Melody Arabo happily welcomed their first
child, Emily Grace, on April 15, 2006 at William
Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was 8 lbs. 4
oz. and 20 inches long. She is the third grandchild of
George & Nawal Arabo and the ninth for George &
Bushra Saroki. She is blessed to have George
Arabo Jr. and Margaret Shamoun as her Godparents.
Anthony Jamal
Maya would like to welcome her new baby brother,
Anthony Jamal Arafat, born on March 12, 2006. A.J.
weighed 7 lb., 2 oz., and was 21 inches tall. Proud
parents are Zeke and Zina Arafat. He is the 14th
grandchild to Kareem & Samiran Arafat and the second
for Dr. Nisreen Murad & the late Dr. Jamal Murad.
We thank the Lord for our blessing!
Joseph Sabri
James Anthony would like to welcome his new little brother,
Joseph Sabri, born on March 16, 2006, weighing in at
7 lbs., 9 oz., and measuring 21 inches. Proud parents are
Steve and Karen Najjar. Joseph’s grandparents are Sabri
& Genie Najjar and Sami & Mary Roumayah. Godparents
are Johnny Karmo, Jr. and Krystal Dickow.
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inches tall. At 11:04 a.m. his little sister Alexandra Noelleen
arrived, weighing 6 lbs., 9 oz. and measuring 19 inches tall.
Delighted parents are Noel and Zena (Garmo) Sekavec.
Declan and Alexandra are the sixth and seventh grandchildren
for Sabah & MaryAnn Garmo and the second
and third for Clare & the late George Sekavec.
Christopher Daniel
Christopher Daniel was born on December 24, 2005
at 3:02 p.m. to proud parents Danny and Hamsa
Kewson. He weighed 5 lbs., 5 oz. and was 19 inches
long. Big sister Kayleigh is delighted. Loving
grandparents are Kamal & Nihad Kewson and Samir
& Wesal Michael. Godparents are Andrew Kewson
and Ann Michael.
[Engagements]
Linda and Nason
Saad & Ahlam Kassab are happy to announce the
engagement of their son, Nason Kassab, to Linda
Jaboro, daughter of Harry & Lilian Jaboro. Nason is
currently pursuing a business degree as well as
working at the family business. Linda recently graduated
from Oakland University with a major in journalism
and manages an information technology consulting
firm in Southfield. Nason and Linda plan to wed in
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HALHOLE!
Julie and Miaad
Julie Kattula Marougi, daughter of Salwa & the late Karim
Kattula Marougi, became engaged to Miaad Manna, son of
Abed & Nasra Manna, on March 12, 2006. The couple will
walk down the aisle on October 29, 2006 at the St. Thomas
Chaldean Catholic Church. They will celebrate their nuptials
at the Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield
following the ceremony.
[Weddings]
Steven and Elissa
Steven Jabboury and Elissa Abro exchanged vows on May
7, 2006, at Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church, followed
by a reception at Laurel Manor. The Best Man was
Alvin Jabboury, brother of the groom, and the Maid of Honor
was the bride’s sister, Anais Abro. Steven is the son of
Samir & Laman Jabboury and Elissa is the daughter of Saad
& Kimberly Abro. The couple enjoyed a Hawaiian honeymoon
in Maui and Oahu.
Jenifer and Rawssab
Rawssan Jarbo and Jenifer Orow were married on May 14,
2006 at St. George Chaldean Catholic Church., with a
reception following at Penna’s of Sterling Heights.
Rawssan’s parents are Gorgese & Suham Jarbo and
Jenifer’s are Sami & Ikhlas Orow. Best Man was Johnny
Jarbo and Maid of Honor was Jessica Orow. The couple
honeymooned in Hawaii on Oahu, Kona and Maui.
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RELIGION
PLACES OF PRAYER
CHALDEAN CHURCHES IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT
THE DIOCESE OF ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE IN THE UNITED STATES
ST. THOMAS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE
25603 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48033, 248-351-0440
Mar (Bishop) Ibrahim N. Ibrahim
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MOTHER OF GOD CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
25585 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48034; 248-356-0565
RECTOR: Rev. Manuel Boji
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Wisam Matti
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. in Sourath
(Aramaic) and Arabic, Tuesday 5:50 p.m. in Sourath and Arabic, Saturday 5:30 p.m. in
English, Sunday 8:30 a.m. in Arabic and Sourath,
10 a.m. in English, 12 p.m. in Sourath
SACRED HEART CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
310 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203, 313-368-6214
PASTOR: Rev. Jacob Yasso
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday - Saturday 5 p.m. in Sourath, Sunday 8:30 a.m. in Arabic and
Sourath, 10 a.m. in English, 12 p.m. in Sourath
MAR ADDAI CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
24010 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park, MI 48237, 248-547-4648
PASTOR: Rev. Stephen Kallabat
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Shlaman Denha
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 10 a.m in Sourath, Sunday
10 a.m. in Sourath and Arabic, 12:30 p.m. in Sourath
ST. GEORGE CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
45700 Dequindre Road, Shelby Township, MI; (586) 254-7221
MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday: 10 a.m. in Sourath, 12 p.m. in English and Sourath,
2 p.m. in Sourath and Arabic; Baptisms: 3:30 p.m. Sundays
ST. JOSEPH CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
2442 E. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48083, 248-528-3676
PASTOR: Rev. Emanuel Shaleta
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Jirjis Abrahim, Rev. Andrew Younan
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 10 a.m in Sourath, Saturday 5 p.m. in Soureth,
Sunday 8 a.m. in Soureth,10 a.m. in English,
12 p.m. Soureth, 2 p.m. in Soureth and Arabic
ST. THOMAS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
6900 Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, 248-788-2460
PASTOR: Rev. Frank Kalabat
Rev. Emanuel Rayes (retired)
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. in Sourath, Saturday
5 p.m. in English, Sunday 9 a.m. in English, 10:30 a.m. in
English, 12:30 p.m. in Sourath
ST. TOMA SYRIAC CATHOLIC CHURCH
2560 Drake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48335, 248-478-0835
PASTOR: Rev. Toma Behnama
MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday 12 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6 p.m.
All masses are in Syriac, Arabic and English
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 Mar Shim’on Bar Sabbae, the Patriarch
8 Mar Quardakh
13 26th Anniversary of the Cathedral
14 Holy Cross
15 Our Lady of Sorrows
25 Mart Meskanta & Her Children
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obituary
Isam Gorgis Arabo
Isam Gorgis Arabo died on August 17,
2006, in San Diego, California. He was
born on June 18, 1952, in Baghdad,
Iraq, to Gorgis and Madlain Arabo as
the oldest of five children.
Mr. Arabo graduated from college in
Baghdad and worked in the family business
with his father, Findak de Hyam.
He married Majida Mansour Rabban on
April 5, 1975. The couple immigrated
to the United States in 1979 and lived
in San Diego, California.
Mr. Arabo was the best husband,
father, son, brother, cousin, nephew
and friend anyone can ask for. He
opened his first supermarket in 1979 in
San Diego and worked in this line of
business until his death. He was a very
big man with broad shoulders, and
people used to ask him if he ever
played football when he was younger.
He was a big man, but nothing was
bigger than his smile and the size of his
heart. His smile would light up any
room he walked into. This big teddy
bear had a golden heart that was too
big to measure. He helped anyone and
everyone who came his way and
brought smiles to everyone’s face. He
was a gentle giant, so humble, so simple,
so appreciative for the smallest
things, but yet he was strong willed, a
born leader. He was an avid sports fan
and loved watching the San Diego
Padres and Chargers.
Survivors include his wife, Majida;
sons, Auday, Kusay, Steven and Mark;
and daughter, Madlain. On August 17
we lost an angel on earth and gained a
guardian angel in heaven. May you rest
in peace for all eternity. You will always
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the DOCTOR is in
Food allergies: Was it something you ate?
DARLENE
KASSAB, M.D
COLUMNIST
Food allergies have recently become a
topic of much heated debate. Likely
this is due to an increasing prevalence
of food allergy of unclear etiology. Many
people claim to have had an allergic reaction
to a food, but whether this is a food intolerance
or a true food allergy relies on an
assessment by a physician. There are many
myths regarding food allergy and I hope to
dispel those myths in this article.
Food allergy affects 12 million Americans
and affects more children than adults. In the
general population, when you ask people if
they have ever had an allergic reaction to a food, they
tend to overestimate these reactions. For example,
lactose intolerance is not a food allergy but a food
intolerance. Food intolerance also includes food poisoning
from bacteria and a condition called Celiac
Sprue, which causes a severe intolerance to wheat,
oats and barley. (It is more common in the Caucasian
population and very rare in Middle Eastern people.)
The foods that account for most food allergies are milk,
eggs, peanuts, fish, soybeans, wheat and tree nuts. By
the age of 5, children will usually outgrow their sensitivity
to milk, eggs, soybeans and wheat. However, allergies to
peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish persist into adulthood.
Why do these reactions occur? A reaction to a particular
food is mediated by the immune system.
The immune system notices something
foreign regarding the food and mistakes it as
harmful. Within minutes of ingestion and
sometimes up to two hours there is a reaction.
The types of reactions are varied and can
affect a number of organ systems. The skin is
the most common site for a food allergy reaction.
There may be hives, which are raised
areas of skin that are itchy. Children with
food allergies may also have eczema, an itchy,
bumpy red rash that can occur on the face,
creases of the elbows and behind the knees.
The next organ system involved is the respiratory system.
This involves swelling of the tongue, tingling of
the throat, wheezing or a runny nose. Food allergies
can affect the gastrointestinal system and manifest as
abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhea.
The most feared complication of an allergic reaction
is anaphylaxis. This is an emergency that causes
a drop in blood pressure and immediate collapse.
This is very rare, causing 200 deaths per year in the
United States. However, due to its severity it is recommend
that patients with a potential of having this
type of reaction carry an EpiPen with them at all times.
An EpiPen is adrenaline and an immediate injection
will increase blood pressure and prevent death.
How are food allergies diagnosed? Food allergies
are much more common in patients who have asthma,
seasonal allergies and eczema. All of these conditions
tend to run in families. If you suspect that you have a
food allergy, it is important to write down what you ate
and the symptom that occurred. Keep a diary of your
reactions and then present this food diary to an allergist.
The doctor may then decide to do a skin or blood test
(RAST testing) to determine if you had a true reaction to
the particular food. These tests can be flawed; therefore
the whole clinical picture is taken into account.
How are food allergies treated? If there is a suspicion
for an allergy the treatment is strict avoidance
of the culprit. This is very difficult to do, especially for
parents who also have non-allergic children. It is
important to read all labels if you have a food-allergic
child. When children go to school, they should have
an individualized allergy action plan so the schools
know how to respond if there is a reaction. This plan
can be provided by an allergist.
An important point to remember is in children with
peanut allergies, even the smell of peanuts can cause
an allergic reaction. I strongly recommend that parents
with children who have food allergies and adults
with allergies refer to the Food Allergy and
Anaphylaxis Network (www.foodallergy.org). This is
an excellent source of information.
While there is not currently a cure for food allergy,
research is being conducted that may result in a medication
that makes food allergy reactions less severe.
For parents with children with food allergies, it looks
promising!
Darlene Kassab, M.D., is a fourth-year Internal
Medicine and Pediatrics resident at the University of
Michigan with plans to do an Allergy and Immunology
Fellowship at the University of Michigan next July. If
you have any further questions on food allergies she can
be reached at dkassab@umich.edu.
24 CHALDEAN NEWS SEPTEMBER 2006

SEPTEMBER 2006 CHALDEAN NEWS 25

a big win
Mark Abbo seems destined for the state legislature
If elected in November, Mark Abbo will be
not only the highest-ranking Chaldean
American to hold office in Michigan, he’ll
also be the first in the state House of
Representatives.
Abbo, a Northville Township supervisor, bested
four opponents on August 8 to win the Republican
Primary Election for State House District 20. He
garnered 4,183 votes, topping the combined 3,906
votes for his opponents.
“I’m pleased that the voters showed confidence
in me,” Abbo said.
Abbo’s campaign manager, Matt Frendewey,
said three of the hopefuls — Don Schnettler, T.
Cortez Spann, Jr., and Jason Vorva — filed official
exemptions declaring that they would raise
less than $1,000 for their campaigns. Abbo’s
strongest opponent was Beth A. Stewart, wife
of the district’s term-limited state Rep. John C.
Stewart (R-Plymouth). Stewart’s name recognition
advantage influenced the Abbo camp’s
strategy.
“We treated the campaign as if we were running
against an incumbent,” Abbo said.
Abbo amassed a campaign war chest far
greater than Stewart’s. According to
Frendewey, Abbo raised approximately
$75,000; Stewart raised less than a third of that.
Abbo faces Democrat Marc R. Corriveau in
the November 7 General Election. While
Abbo is reluctant to refer to a November win as
a foregone conclusion, the primary’s numbers bolster
his prospects. He alone collected 30 more
votes than the total number of Democrat votes
cast for the three hopefuls who ran for their party’s
nomination. Moreover, District 20 leans heavily
Republican and hasn’t elected a Democrat to the
state House in decades. The western Wayne
County district includes Northville Township and
the southern chunk of Northville, Plymouth and
Plymouth Township, Wayne and the slice of
Canton Township east of I-275.
Abbo, 53, has been a local political player since
1992, when he was elected Northville Township
BY KEN MARTEN
PHOTOS BY DAVID REED
Mark Abbo (right) monitors the vote returns with supporters Abe
Munfakh (back) and Don Knapp.
trustee. He served a stint as the township’s
appointed treasurer in 1999, and was elected
township supervisor the following year. Abbo was
re-elected in 2004. Northville Township’s elected
positions are part-time.
“I have a history of being able to work with colleagues
and reach a consensus,” Abbo said. “I
understand business and the role of government.”
Abbo describes himself as a pro-life, fiscal conservative
Republican with a pro-business
approach. Repeating the oft-quoted phrase “a rising
tide floats all boats” and characterizing the
Single Business Tax as suppressive, one of his legislative
priorities will be to lower taxes. (The state
Legislature recently repealed the wildly unpopular
Single Business Tax. It will expire December 31,
2007, two years ahead of schedule.)
“The biggest restructuring of tax policy in the
state of Michigan will happen in the next two
years, and I’m going to be part of that,” Abbo said.
“That’s where I sense the legislature is going right
now. If we want Michigan to move forward, that
has to happen. The tax structure will be evolving
to bring jobs back to Michigan.”
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Michigan’s Chaldean community has rallied
around Abbo. He said the Chaldean American
Chamber of Commerce has been supportive via
campaign contributions via their political action
committee and advice, and he thinks the reason
reaches beyond basic ethnic identity.
“I believe that the Chaldean community’s
interests are very much in line with the interests of
the Republican Party,” Abbo said.
Because so many Chaldeans own small businesses,
lowering taxes and streamlining businessregulating
bureaucracy to boost Michigan’s economy
will aid the Chaldean community, according to
Abbo. “We need to remove bureaucratic and other
barriers to help make [small business] more successful,”
he said.
As one example, Abbo cited the length of time
it takes the state to approve liquor license transfers
and suggested the process could be hastened. He
doesn’t see any reason why a transfer should
take as long as nine months.
“[Chaldeans] contribute immensely to the
economy of Southeast Michigan,” Abbo said.
“They have a very large presence. Anything
that’s done to help the Chaldean community
helps the state of Michigan as well.”
Abbo would like to change the state’s education
system so more money is spent in the
classroom and less on administration. He said
57 cents of every dollar is spent in the classroom,
and if that figure was raised by one
penny, it would raise an additional $100 million.
Abbo believes that an improved public
school system will go a long way in attracting
new business to Michigan.
“The State of Michigan has probably one of
the worst-educated work forces in the country,”
Abbo said. “Companies do their homework
when they’re thinking about relocating. There’s
no doubt about it.”
Abbo is vice president of STM Power, a renewable
energy company that’s building an engine to
convert waste heat from landfills and treatment
plants into electricity. He’s held the position for four
years and before that was treasurer of an auto parts
supplier. He is also a certified public accountant.
A lifelong Michigan resident, Abbo has lived in
Northville Township since 1990. He and wife
Patty have three adult daughters — Kristen, Katie
and Erica. Abbo’s leisure pursuits including riding
his Harley Davidson and bicycling, reading and
traveling.
26 CHALDEAN NEWS SEPTEMBER 2006

teen reality
Parents: Do you know what your kids are exposed to when you’re not around?
BY VANESSA DENHA-GARMO
As young girls learn to empower their
voices, what they have to say may be
hard for some parents to hear.
One Monday night last month during the
Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (CALC)
Empowered Voices program for teenage girls,
guest speaker Judge Diane D’Agostini of the
48th District Court engaged 10 teens in a
conversation about real issues in the life
of junior high and high school students.
The girls were sitting inside the media
center at Orchard Lake Middle School
in West Bloomfield, some with their
hair pulled back, most wearing their
shorts and tank tops as they tried to
stay cool on a 98-degree day. Some
girls sat quietly and listened to the
litany of cases passing through
D’Agostini’s courtroom —
teenagers arrested for drugs and
drinking. Others, however, were
more outspoken.
“We know about MIP parties,”
said one teenage girl. “We know
not to get caught at them.” MIP
stands for minor in possession —
translated as underage drinking.
Penalties range from fines, costs,
alcohol treatment and education to
being forbidden to taking a spring
break trip while on probation. The
parties can be small with three
friends or large with dozens of
minors.
“Everyone who is drinking underage
would be charged with an MIP and the teen
who lives there would be charged with
Open House Party [90 days jail/probation or
fines] for hosting the party,” explained
D’Agostini.
While D’Agostini laid down the law, the
girls sat with open eyes and attentive ears. “Do
you know that in Birmingham if you are caught
at a MIP party even if you were not drinking, you
can get arrested?” she asked.
D’Agostini told a story of a group of kids who
were drinking at a friend’s house, then decided to
go out and eat at the nearby Coney
Island. Too drunk to be behind a
wheel, the driver of one car
crashed. A caravan of teens following
all stopped to
witness the accident. Lying inside the nowsmashed
vehicle was a young girl dying. Instead
of calling for help or trying to save the girl’s life,
all the kids fled the scene to concoct a story for
the police. It was among a half dozen court cases
D’Agostini recited for the young girls — some of
which involved Chaldean teens.
A DIFFERENT WORLD
It’s a different world today than when D’Agostini
was a teen. “There seems to be less respect for
parents and elders in society today,” she said to
the girls. “In my day, we would never think of
talking to our parents the way some kids today
speak to their parents.” And as a teenager,
D’Agostini surely did not face the same
pressures of sex and drugs as young
kids today, including Chaldean
youths.
When a parent sends a child off
to school it is understood that they
will learn the usual subjects —
math, science, English, history, and,
in some schools, sex education. But
what parents might not know is
that their kids are learning more
about sex after school, in parking
lots, hallways and at parties than
they are in the classroom. In fact,
they are hearing real-life stories from
other teenagers. The reality is that it
is impossible for parents to protect
their children 24 hours a day. The
CALC program is just another way to
help guide young Chaldean girls in
the right direction and away from the
dangers of teenage sex, drugs and
drinking. Mothers are an important
part of this program and are provided
with valuable tools to help protect
their teenage girls from these harms.
“There are a lot of girls in the seventh
and eighth grade having sex,”
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know it’s wrong but some others
think it is okay. It is everywhere.”
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A special visit with a Chaldean
empowered woman is just one of
many activities that CALC provides
the teenage girls. “We want the girls
to meet successful Chaldean women
who stayed on the right path and
have done great things in life,” said
Kristen Sagmani, one of the three
program instructors.
“Empowered Voices is a program
focused on empowering Chaldean
girls, aged 12-17, to develop and
express their strengths,” said 24-yearold
Sagmani. “We discuss and focus
on having a voice and staying true to
self, developing strengths, courage,
wisdom, compassion, confidence,
honesty and communication skills.
Empowered Voices also focuses on
friendships, a positive body image,
diversity in community and schools,
healthy mind and spirit, self-appreciation,
the future and goals.”
For the summer project, the girls
created their own teen magazine
titled We Are... “The magazine was
an idea for the girls to not only
express themselves, but to pass on
their knowledge and experience to
other girls their age,” said another
instructor, Dahlia Daood, 30. “The
girls did everything for the magazine
from coming up with the title to
developing each subject, articles and
photos. This is their magazine for
girls just like them.”
As the session unfolded, it was
apparent that teens today are bombarded
with a litany of what has
become normal in America’s society.
“Some issues are peer pressure [to do
drugs, sexual activity, hide things
from parents] and pressure to do well
in school and sports, stemming from
family and friends and teachers,” said
Linda Naoum, the program’s director,
as she sat around a table with
some young girls. “Young teens also
struggle with self-esteem and body
issues [eating disorders] and double
“We want the girls to
meet successful
Chaldean women who
stayed on the right
path and have done
great things in life.”
– KRISTEN SAGMANI
standards within the community
[boys vs. girls].”
We Are... will debut — in a onetime
issue —this fall. Some of the
topics include peer pressure, materialism,
health issues, eating disorders,
controversy surrounding the popular
website myspace.com, drugs, dating
and family. The girls hope that other
Chaldean girls will read the magazine
and benefit from what they have
learned in the program.
Empowered Voices is funded by Oakland
County Health Division, Office of
Substance Abuse Services. For more
information on the program, call the
Chaldean American Ladies of Charity
office at (248) 352-5018.
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leaving the nest
More students are going away to college
BY JENNIFER KORAIL
When Channelle Kizy graduated
from the University of Michigan
Ann Arbor in 2003, she was
already well into planning her graduate
studies. The eldest of three children, Kizy
belongs to a growing group of Chaldean students
who attend college away from home.
Not only did Kizy travel to U of M for her
undergrad degree and spend the majority of
four years away from her family, she also
decided to attend graduate school out of
state, earning her law degree at Loyola
University Chicago. What might once have
been considered taboo among many
Chaldean families, studying away from
home is slowly becoming a more acceptable
trend.
“My family has been so supportive,” said
Kizy. “They have always influenced me to do
the best that I could academically. I chose to
go to Loyola because it was the school that
best fit my needs and offered the programs I was
interested in. I understood that it was tough to
get into law school, and Loyola was the best
choice for me. I felt that my parents would
always support me as long as I made my decisions
for the right reasons.”
GOING ABROAD
Emmanuel Rayes and his family share a similar
mindset. Rayes earned a bachelor’s degree from
the School of Hospitality Business at Michigan
State University in 2006 and studied in both
India and Dubai. “My parents were in complete
support of my going abroad,” he said.
While abroad, Rayes was able to see firsthand
things that most students only study about in
books or on the Internet. Visiting the Taj Mahal
and meeting royalty are events that can never be
duplicated on paper or television, and Rayes
lived those experiences in person. But Rayes did
not only sightsee; he studied international real
estate, development and management to name a
Channelle Kizy celebrates her graduation with her parents,
Leeanne and Khales.
“I really believe
that college
students can
have the best
experience
when they are
on their own.”
few areas of the hotel and tourism business.
These types of unique experiences can give
students knowledge and familiarity that they can
leverage to their advantage in the
future in everything from a job
interview to meeting new people.
A student’s network can grow
tremendously just by being able to
relate their experiences to others
in their field. And, when you are
on your own, there is no one to do
everything for you and no one to
remind you to go to class or maintain
your grades. You have to
learn to take care of things for
yourself. Those who go away not
only learn in their classes, they
also learn to manage money and
pay their own bills.
Going away to school out of state is one thing,
but traveling around the world might be a shock to
many Chaldean parents. Rayes’ parents and relatives
were initially concerned with the details
of his studies abroad. However, they fully
backed him in his decision. “We knew
Emmanuel wanted to study abroad about a
year in advance and supported him completely,”
said his mother, Mariam Rayes. “I was
excited for him because I knew it would be a
great experience, especially for his field.”
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY
Jenelle Faranso is packing her bags and
heading to New York this fall to study musical
theater at the American Musical and
Dramatic Academy in Manhattan. “It is
such a great opportunity to explore my love
for the theater,” said Faranso. “I can audition
for shows in the heart of theater. I love
Broadway and to think I could possibly be
part of a Broadway show is so exciting.”
The 22-year-old trained vocalist is often
hired as a singer at weddings and other occasions
within and outside the Chladean community.
Faranso said she always knew that she
would end up in New York. “It is common today
for Chaldean kids to go away to
college. I love our community
and I love being part of it but
how could I pass up an opportunity
like this? Everyone should
pursue their dreams. My family
is very supportive of what I do.”
Faranso will head to the Big
Apple in October where she will
be live in a dormitory, away
from home for the first time in
life. Her father will accompany
her to help her get settled.
— EMMANUEL RAYES
MISSING HOME
Jordan Rassam earned an incredible opportunity to
attend St. Joseph’s College in Indiana on a football
scholarship, where he studied business management
for four years. His college experience gave
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him many lifelong memories, but also taught him
lifelong lessons. “Going away to school definitely
helped me grow up and become a man,” Rassam
said. “You realize that you are on your own and
you have more responsibilities than you did while
at home. It was tough at first because you miss
your family and friends, but in the end it makes
you appreciate them much more.”
Kizy shared similar feelings. “I had a hard
time being away from home at first ... I missed
the language and I missed my family,” she said.
“But in a way, it also helped my family and I
grow closer.”
Making the decision to attend college away is a
big step for any young individual. Chaldeans are
no exception, especially because we are raised to
have close ties with our immediate and extended
families. And while the decision is not the right fit
for every student, Kizy, Rayes and Rassam agree
that their experiences have been positive.
“Being on your own opens your eyes to new
opportunities,” said Kizy. “You become independent
and won’t be afraid to try and learn new
things. The real world skills I learned on my own
have been so valuable to me.”
While many students share Kizy’s feelings,
the mentality that young Chaldeans should stick
close to home has not diminished. Many students
still hesitate to travel away; some attribute
this to traditional culture, while for others it is
simply a fear of the unknown. Trust becomes a
major factor in the relationship between the student
and family. Rassam stressed that the way his
parents raised him played a role in his experience
at St. Joseph. “Going to college away from
home was a great experience, but there is a lot of
freedom and some people don’t handle the culture
shock as well as others,” Rassam said. “How
you are raised helps you big time, especially
when it comes to making decisions.”
Kizy agreed. “There’s no reason for your
lifestyle to change because you are away from
home,” she said. “My parents always knew what
was going on in my life, not because they
demanded it, but because I wanted them to be
close to me even though I was away. I felt I owed
that kind of respect to my family.”
Rayes is grateful for his time overseas. “I really
believe that college students can have the
best experience when they are on their own,”
Rayes said. “You have the opportunity to have a
well-rounded experience and create a diverse
network that will be with you throughout your
lifetime.”
BY KEN MARTEN
It’s no surprise that a college
education isn’t cheap. In
fact, paying for college can
cripple some families’ budgets.
“If a family has a child today
and he goes to the University of
Michigan or Michigan State,
it’ll cost about $18,000 a year,”
said Renee Denha, a certified
financial planner with
Cranbrook Financial LLC in
Troy. “That’s for room, board,
tuition, books, everything.”
Denha explained that factoring
the education inflation
rate of 6 percent, which is higher
than the regular inflation
rate of 4 percent, parents of
children born this year will
have a much larger burden
when those kids go off to college
at age 18. The cost of one
year at the same two colleges
will average a whopping
$52,000.
“That number is astounding,
but what it really boils down to
is setting aside $400 to $500 a
month,” Denha said.
The best way for parents to
avoid decimating their savings
and retirement accounts is to
plan ahead for college costs by
opening a dedicated savings
account. And the earlier parents
start planning for their
children’s future, the better.
“There are many different
options out there, but the most
popular today is the 529 Plan,”
Denha said. “It has the most
benefits and can be personalized
and tailored to each family’s
needs. You put the money
in after tax and it grows taxfree.
As long as it’s used for education,
it remains tax-free.”
Started by the federal government
in 2002, “qualified
tuition plan” is the legal definition
of the 529 Plan. They are
sponsored by states, state agencies,
or educational institutions
and get their popular name
from Section 529 of the
Internal Revenue Code, which
allows for them.
Each state has its own limit
under the 529 Plan. In
Michigan, the maximum
account balance per beneficiary
— the prospective college student
— is $250,000.
Several states allow up to
$300,000. Money put into the
plan is distributed among mutual
funds. The beauty of the 529
Plan is its flexibility, and the
plan’s benefactor need not be
the child’s parents.
Estate planning law allows
up to $12,000 a year to be gifted
without tax penalties, per
beneficiary. So one of Denha’s
clients, a widow of substantial
worth, gifted $12,000 to each of
her 10 grandchildren for five
consecutive years from her
estate — all tax free under the
529 Plan.
Another highlight of the
plan’s flexibility is that money
is transferable. “Money within
the 529 Plan can be transferred
among siblings and first
cousins, or even parents if they
want to go back to school,”
Denha said.
That’s a real plus if a student
is awarded a scholarship, graduates
early or — heaven forbid
— drops out of school. “It can
even be used for technical
trade school,” Denha said. “It
doesn’t have to be used for traditional
college.”
The money can also pay for
overseas study programs, too.
Funds withdrawn from a 529
Plan and not used for eligible
college expenses are subject to
income tax and an additional
10 percent federal tax penalty
on earnings. Moreover, unless
current tax legislation is
extended or modified, many of
the 529 Plan’s tax benefits will
expire after December 31,
2010.
The 529 Plan is the favorite
of Denha and her professional
partner, financial advisor
Sebastian Minaudo, but it isn’t
the only available option.
Michigan parents, grandparents
and businesses can enroll in the
Michigan Education Trust
(MET), a prepaid program
administered by the Michigan
Department of Treasury that
locks in tuition costs.
The children must reside in
Michigan, and the money must
be used at a public university or
college in Michigan, including
the 28 public community colleges.
Some employers offer MET
payroll deduction options.
One of the differences
between the 529 Plan and MET
is that contributions to the latter
are not revocable by the
donor. According to www.savingforcollege.com,
MET prices
for 2005-2006 range from
$1,063 for a one-semester community
college contract for a
newborn, to $39,392 for a fouryear
full benefits contract for a
high school senior.
To learn more about the 529 Plan,
MET and other options, visit the
Saving For College website at
www.savingforcollege.com
SEPTEMBER 2006 CHALDEAN NEWS 31

a long-burning tradition
Hookah smoking trend worries health officials
BY MICHELLE NAJOR-LUTFY
At first glance, it is an exotic and very ethnic-looking
device. The unknowing
passerby may be intimidated by its size, or
perhaps by the large group of people usually gathered
around it. A pleasant, fruity scent permeates
the surrounding atmosphere, and the circular mist
of aromatic smoke rising from it only does more to
enhance the mystique and curiosity the object itself
arouses. This is the hookah, and it is a sign of the
times among today’s Chaldean teens and young
adults. This generation of multi-wired, cell phonestrapped
laptop lifters has found a new way to tame
their tech-crazed lives: They gather at local hookah
bars and smoke themselves into a peaceful calm.
Both in ancient times and today, the reasons for
smoking the hookah remain constant: to unwind,
chat with pals, de-stress and slow down. For 18-yearold
Anthony Zeer of West Bloomfield, the practice
seems to have come full circle. Like his ancestors
before him, Zeer said the time spent at the hookah
bar is important to him, a part of his life that he
treasures. He can eat, meet people and converse
with his friends, all while smoking away the day’s
stress. A friend sitting alongside him adds
that while they are aware of the dangers of
nicotine, the hookah is a safer alternative to cigarettes
because this method eliminates the tar.
“We don’t do drugs or drink like other kids. This
gives you a feeling of relaxation, but does not get
you buzzed,” Zeer insisted.
This smoking tradition is believed to have
originated in 16th-century India, where a
rather primitive form of the device was rigged
from coconut shells and bamboo. As it
traversed its way around the Middle
East, it was modified until completing
its revolution in Turkey. It
is the Turkish design of the hookah
Lighting up
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PHOTO BY BRAD ZIEGLER
that has remained unchanged for 500 years. Based
on country of origin, the hookah is known by
many names, including narghile, waterpipe,
hubblebubble or sheesha, and is said to have
more than a billion users the world over.
UP INSMOKE?
But is it really safer than cigarettes?
“Individuals believe that
the water in the pipe purifies
the nicotine, but it is not true,”
said Abdelwahab Naser, prevention
team leader for the
Arab Community Center for
Economic and Social Services
(ACCESS). Although disposable nozzles
are now used, sharing the
hookah is quite common,
and there are currently no
health department regulations
for a uniform sterilization process.
Furthermore, Naser points to Egyptian research that
has noted a rise in the number of tuberculosis cases.
Studies surveyed by ACCESS have found links
associating young people who smoke the hookah
with illnesses such as diabetes, lung deconstruction
and asthma. Additionally, public health consultant
Dianne May said the Michigan Department of
Community Health is significantly concerned with
prolonged exposure to second-hand smoke associated
with hookah establishments.
Ann Antone, drug prevention director of the
Arab-American and Chaldean Council (ACC), notes
that sources conducting exhaustive research on the
hookah have drawn some startling conclusions.
Research findings indicate that carbon monoxide concentrations
found in the blood of these smokers has
been at levels four times greater than that of cigarette
smokers, not to mention the additionally inhaled carcinogens
from the charcoal disks used to light the
hookah.
As to the absence of tar, the theory is debunked
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by medical research that claims the concentration
of cancer-causing substances in tobacco blends
used in a hookah can actually be higher than those
found in cigarettes. Additionally, Antone cited
research indicating that 100 puffs on the hookah is
equivalent to inhaling the nicotine content of an
entire pack of cigarettes. Hookah smoking may
become a gateway to using more convenient nicotine
products, a logical progression once these
young people cannot find the necessary leisure
time for the hookah.
So far, these health implications don’t seem to
be of major concern to patrons at the numerous
hookah bars springing up all over Michigan, as
well as in many college towns across America.
Ann Arbor, Lansing, Dearborn, Royal Oak and
Novi are just a few nearby cities that play host to
hookah bars.
CATCHING THE WAVE
The atmosphere on a recent Saturday night at the
Double Apple Café in West Bloomfield was lively,
inviting and full of young Chaldeans grouped
together in friendship circles, sharing the hookah
and engaging in relaxed conversation. Owner Mark
Hajjar recently opened the business hoping to catch
the wave of the hookah trend. Although he offers
a full line of non-alcoholic beverages as well as his
mother’s sought-after Arabic specialties, he admits
that the main attraction is the hookah, and that
roughly 50 percent of his customers are smokers.
For $10, Hajjar offers more than 30 varieties of
the fruit-flavored tobacco from which to choose.
Each hookah session provides approximately one
hour of smoking time. The methodology in smoking
a hookah is very ceremonial and there is a
noted etiquette and distinct procedure subtly
required by those who partake in the circle.
At the Double Apple, Hajjar always checks for
proper age identification. As long as users are at
least 18, there is nothing law enforcement can do
without state-mandated directives. There are currently
no regulations in place to monitor usage and
activity at these establishments.
Brandon and Brooke Delly and Yasir Kaskorkis,
each 26 and from West Bloomfield, see hookah
smoking a little differently from their younger
counterparts. Brooke and Yasir say they would
prefer to be on the road with a hookah smoker,
rather than with kids who have been partying at a
nightclub. They strongly agree that the hookah is
often used by those who are much too young.
Brandon believes parental permission should be a
requirement at all hookah bars.
Dr. Anahid Kulwicki, director of public health
for Wayne County, is focusing on education and
awareness as the first step toward prevention. She
and her staff have been following the hookah
trend since the early 1990s. The West Bloomfield
Community Coalition is also concerned. “We are
winning the battle against tobacco addiction.
Now, a new trend threatens to change the progress
we’ve made,” said the group in a statement.
Hookah smoking may, in fact, have medical
One hundred puffs on the hookah is equivalent to inhaling the
nicotine content of an entire pack of cigarettes.
repercussions that have not yet reached a level
alarming enough for young Chaldeans to heed any
of the warning signals. Perhaps that is why Zeer and
his friends continue to see this centuries-old tradition
as a way to bring together culture, community
and camaraderie in one place. Smoking the hookah
may forge a link to the past while bringing calm and
quiet to the frenzied demands of today. Perhaps a
risky remedy, or just a sign of the times?
LEARN MORE
A “mini-conference” called The Hookah, The New
Trend in Tobacco, will be held on October 31 at
the Costick Center in Farmington Hills. The event
is free of charge and all are welcome. Call (248)
559-1990 for information.
SEPTEMBER 2006 CHALDEAN NEWS 35

something to
talk about
Workshops provide food for thought
As the Chaldean community grows, so do
its needs to change people’s perceptions
of each other. Right now, the church is
encouraging young adults to engage in open
forums on a wide variety of topics pertinent to the
community, such as dating and marriage, through
the “Let’s Talk About ____” series.
The workshops, open to those 18 and older,
consist of a 15-minute lecture by a keynote speaker
followed by a short activity and open discussion.
Mother of God (MOG) hosted the first workshop
on June 27. Social worker Janan Senawi presented
a short lecture on “Finding Mr. or Mrs.
Right.” She discussed the qualities a person
should look for in a potential mate. The audience
of about 30, mostly 18- to 23-year-olds, shared
their feelings on dating, marriage and family.
DATING VS. COURTING
That first event was so successful that Remon
Jiddou, chairperson of the Christian Education
committee at MOG, helped plan another one.
Jiddou, a 27-year-old industrial designer, facilitated
the workshop on July 12 entitled “Dating Vs.
Courting.” Jiddou explained the differences.
Dating involves physical attraction. One sees
another based on his or her looks, does the research
on that person, and the two of them confirm a mutual
attraction. The couple publicly goes out on dates.
If they like each other, they engage in intense emotional
intimacy and then physical intimacy. And
the relationship just stays there. Marriage is not
really a thought, although it could be possible.
The intent of courting, on the other hand, is marriage.
Courting involves finding out if two people are
potential marriage partners. They initiate a relationship
after learning that they share the same morals
and values. The emotional intimacy begins right
away as the couple slowly gets to know each other.
Then there is a tanatha, where the couple asks for permission
from their parents for an “open” relationship
BY CRYSTAL KASSAB JABIRO
PHOTO BY LENA YONO
Angie Abdul (left), Rend Dallo, Rana Jiddou and Rafat Dallo listen to the discussion.
where they can speak to each other and go out more
frequently. If they want to pursue the relationship
further, marriage is the next phase. With courting,
physical intimacy becomes the last step.
This sparked a curious and emotional debate.
Comments ranged from materialism to inappropriate
dress to virginity, all of which eventually pointed
to the explanation of dating vs. courting. To
many, the tanatha seemed to come too quickly.
In Iraq, the tanatha was originally permission to
court. There was no pressure on the couple to get
married. Their intentions were sincere, and if they
liked each other, they would pursue the relationship
to where it would eventually lead to marriage.
In America, the tanatha happens as a precursor to
the engagement when the couple is ready to get
married, even after years of dating or courting.
Here, a tanatha is perceived as a commitment.
Ziad Orow, 31, of Farmington Hills, thought it
was important to share his interest in a woman he
met with his family. “When I reached the level of
confidence that this girl had the qualities I was
looking for, I told them,” he said.
The two families met for chai and small talk.
They did not discuss any wedding plans at all.
They simply received permission to court. After a
few months, Orow got engaged. He explained that
by courting, he found what he was looking for.
THE OLD DOUBLE STANDARD
Notions like the tanatha are not so easily accepted
by the younger generation. Some women agreed
that it is too often they who are looking for a serious
relationship, not the men. Some men have a
fear of commitment. Is it true, they wondered, that
men are from Mars and women are from Venus?
“One of our missions is to change the stereotypes
of men and women because we know there is
a double standard,” said Jiddou.
For example, society sees men who have had
countless sexual encounters as being “experienced,”
whereas women are
looked at as being “loose.”
This is commonly seen in
the Chaldean community as
well, where sex is still a
taboo subject and girls are
taught to be chaste while
boys are not — although
the Catechism calls for men
and women alike to remain
virgins until marriage.
“My dad taught me to be
chaste until I got married,”
said Jiddou, “because somewhere
out there is a woman
who is waiting for me.”
Bassam Kasmikha, 41, believes one issue young
adults should tackle is the inappropriate dress and
flaunting of women’s bodies, something that is far
too common in the general society. He believes
that a woman who uses her body for attention will
not attract the right guy, for a woman who reveals
less creates admiration and is actually sexier.
“You want the person to fall in love with the
heart, not the body,” said Kasmikha.
Some men even claimed that looking at women
who are scantily clad makes them sin because they
lust. In a society where there is hardly any censorship,
it really is hard “not to look,” they said.
The Catholic perspective is embedded in topics
such as this at the open forums. Jiddou referred to
the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic
Church as good sources of information on marriage
and chastity.
These workshops are more social than they are
religious, which creates an atmosphere where people
can not only voice their opinions, but also
make friends. Anyone who is 18 and older is
encouraged to attend. Future workshops will be on
the third Tuesday of each month.
Sign up for online reminders at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MOGParish.
36 CHALDEAN NEWS SEPTEMBER 2006

dangerous waters
Parents learn swim coach is a convicted sex offender
Every week for several months during the winter,
Nahla Abbo took two of her three children
to the Beverly Hills Club (BHC) for swim lessons
from a highly recommended swim coach, not
realizing she was putting her kids in dangerous
waters. But she recently learned that Don Salata, the
42-year-old former swim director at BHC, is a convicted
sex offender who served time in prison.
“When he first left the club, I was so upset and
shocked to learn he no longer worked there and
BHC never explained why,” said Abbo. “A mutual
friend who also taught swim contacted Don Salata
for us and asked if he would teach us privately. Don
called me the next day explaining he had health
issues but is ‘OK now.’”
Salata agreed to teach private lessons at a residence
or beach, but not at a public place. Priced at
$120 an hour, Abbo decided to postpone the lessons
until she could find a friend to share in the lesson.
“It was God’s divine intervention,” said Abbo. “I
finally learned the truth — Don Salata is a convicted
child sex offender. The club never told anyone.”
Salata was employed at BHC for nine years and
terminated in February. “This past February the
Beverly Hills Police contacted us and informed us
he had a past criminal conviction,” said Shawn
Sage, director of operations for BHC. “We took it
upon ourselves for the safety and well being of our
members to terminate his employment at the club.”
Using a private firm, Sage said BHC had done a
background check on Salata before he was hired; he
has previously worked at several different swim clubs
in the area and never had a complaint. In addition,
he wasn’t on Michigan’s sex offender registry list.
After the Beverly Hills Police investigation, the
state placed Salata on its sex offender website.
Outraged by the news, Abbo immediately sent
out e-mails to everyone in her address book. She
knew that she was not alone. Over the years, dozens
of Chaldean parents have dropped their kids off for
swim lessons with Salata.
BETRAYAL OF TRUST
“I was in total shock and disbelief when I found out,”
BY VANESSA DENHA-GARMO
said Wafa Farrington, whose two boys, ages 12 and 9,
took swimming lessons with Salata. “I couldn’t
believe that someone who I knew and trusted with
my children could have done anything like that.”
Abbo, who was referred to Salata by Farrington,
broke the news to her. Upon learning the truth,
Farrington, with her husband Bill, talked to their
9-year-old and told him they had learned his swim
coach was doing some inappropriate things to kids.
They wanted to know if Salata had assaulted their
child. “He then said that he didn’t like how he
always carried him and touched his butt,” Wafa
Farrington said. But after further discussions they
didn’t believe their son was harmed.
“We told him that we would always do whatever
we could to keep him safe from people like that
but that it was very important that he tell us if anything
happened,” said Farrington. “We continued
to reassure him that people like that are sick and
that when they do things to kids that it is never
the child’s fault. It’s the adult who is at fault. We
asked him to let us know if anything like that ever
happens and we promised to always help him, but
that we couldn’t if we don’t know about it.”
After talking to their youngest son, the
Farringtons allowed their 12-year-old to review
news reports about Salata’s conviction. They then
CHILDREN AND TEENS
ARE VICTIMS
Forty-four percent of rape victims were younger
than 18 years old, according to the 1997
Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice
Statistics (BJS) Report of data from police-recorded
incidents of rape in three states. Two-thirds of stateincarcerated
violent sex offenders said their victims
were younger than 18. An estimated 15 percent of
imprisoned rapists said their victims were 12 years
old or younger. An estimated 45 percent of those
sentenced to prison for other sexual assaults (statutory
rape, forcible sodomy and molestation) said their
victims were 12 years old or younger.
• Most imprisoned sex offenders knew their victims.
Among rapists, about 30 percent said their victims
had been strangers. Of those convicted of other
discussed their situation with him as they had with
his younger brother.
Salata taught Farrington’s boys every summer
for five years. Now, she is angry. “I was most upset
about the fact that this was a person that I trusted
with my kids and that I had put my kids in the
hands of a convicted child sex offender,” she said.
“I was also very upset that the club had not done a
background check on him.” (BHC officials say they
did indeed do a background check on Salata but he
was not listed on the state sex offender’s list.)
Salata was convicted in Missouri of two separate
offenses — an act of sexual misconduct and an
act of promoting sexual misconduct with a young
boy. Once the accusation was made and local
police did a background search, they learned he
served two and a half years of a five-year sentence.
Salata moved to Michigan and violated the law by
not registering here as a child sex offender and also
by seeking a job involving children.
“My heart is broken,” said Abbo. “As it took several
hours to sink in, I remembered two things.
Once he made a comment to [daughter] Justine
about her looking cute in her bathing suit. I remember
it just bugging me ... why would a grown man
who sees kids all day in bathing suits give a damn?
Later that night I asked Justine if she was comfortable
with him. I asked her if he has ever said or done
anything inappropriate; she emphatically said ‘no.’”
Abbo recalls another occasion she found strange.
“I wondered why he spent so much time just holding
[son] Cal and talking to him in the water. Never
suspecting anything though, I asked Cal, ‘What the
heck does he say to you all that time?’ Cal said, ‘I
dunno, just stuff!’ I remember thinking how wonderful
he was to have that kind of patience, by ‘talking’
Cal out of his fear of water. Don used to repeatedly
tell me the kids will progress better if I do not
stay for the lesson, but I usually did stay, as I was not
a member of the club and had nothing else to do.
[Daughter] Renna had two lessons with him and
flat-out refused after that.”
The Chaldean News was unsuccessful in
attempts to contact Salata.
PREDATOR continued on page 39
sexual assaults, less than 15 percent said the victims
were people with whom they had no prior relationship.
• Of the rapes and sexual assaults reported by
victims in a Justice Department survey, 60 percent
took place in the victim’s home or at the home of a
friend, relative or neighbor.
According to the BJS, “on any given day in 1994
almost 60 percent of the 234,000 convicted sex
offenders under the care, custody or control of corrections
officials in the United States were on parole
or probation.”
Offenders who served time for sexual assault
were 7.5 times as likely as those convicted of other
crimes to be rearrested for a new sexual assault.
Approximately 8 percent of 2,214 rapists released
from prisons in 11 states in 1983 were rearrested for
a new rape within three years, compared to approximately
1 percent of released prisoners who served
time for robbery or assault.
SEPTEMBER 2006 CHALDEAN NEWS 37

sports
PHOTO BY PATRICK TOWER
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Teenager flips
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BY STEVE STEIN
Miranda Katty has come a long way since
she spent the first two months of her
life in the neonatal intensive care unit
at Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center in
Dearborn.
After weighing two pounds, four ounces at
birth and then being a shy child, Katty is now an
outgoing 5-foot-2, 105-pound teenager who is
quickly working her way up the ladder in the
sport she loves. Katty, 15, is a rhythmic gymnast
who competes for the Bloomfield Hills-based
Oakland Rhythmics team.
Coach Charlene Negron has promoted Katty
from Level 7 to Level 8 for the upcoming season.
Katty hopes to move up to Level 9 the following
year, which would make her eligible to compete
for a spot in the USA Gymnastics national
championships.
In her most recent competition, Katty finished
ninth in Level 7 at the Junior Olympics in
June in Seattle. She qualified for the Junior
Olympics by finishing second in Level 7 at the
East Regional in May in Chicago. “Miranda has
a wonderful work ethic, and she isn’t afraid to
ask questions,” said Negron, who has been
coaching the West Bloomfield girl for nearly 10
years.
Negron said hand-eye coordination is crucial
to a rhythmic gymnast’s success, and Katty is
blessed with that natural ability. “Let’s say I’m
teaching a skill where a girl has to throw a ball
in the air, do a forward roll, then catch the ball
with one hand,” Negron said. “Miranda would
probably be successful in less than five attempts.
Many others would probably need to try it 20,
30, 40 or 50 times before doing it properly.”
Rhythmic gymnastics has been an Olympic
sport since the 1984 Summer Games in Los
Angeles. Competitors perform individually, or in
groups of two or more. They work with five apparatus:
ball, clubs, hoop, ribbon and rope. Their
routine also includes elements of ballet, gymnastics
and theatrical dance. Judges award points
based on a competitor’s apparatus handling, artistic
effect, balance, flexibility, leaps and pivots.
“Ballet training is so important because you
Hoop Dreams: Miranda Katty does her thing
have to point your toes, keep your knees straight,
and be graceful with your arms,” Katty said.
Oakland Rhythmics gymnasts practice yearround,
several days a week, at Andover High
School and West Hills Middle School. Katty
doesn’t mind devoting all that time to the sport.
“I love rhythmic gymnastics and I enjoy being
with the other girls and our coaches,” she said.
Even though the sport in her passion, Katty
keeps it in perspective. The Walled Lake
Western High School junior is a 4.0 student and
she’ll take time off from practice if she has academic
or family commitments.
Julia Katty, Miranda’s mother, said her family
has had to make financial and other sacrifices
because of Miranda’s involvement in rhythmic
gymnastics. “But we’ve done it gladly because
we’re very proud of Miranda and the Oakland
Rhythmics team is like a second family to us,”
she said.
Sal and Julia Katty have four other children, all
boys. They are Mason, 20, Nolan, 16, and 14-yearold
twins Jeremy and Julian.
38 CHALDEAN NEWS SEPTEMBER 2006

PREDATOR continued from 37
“I am mostly angry with BHC’s
decision to keep this quiet. Had they
made a public statement, I would
have obviously never contacted him
personally and put my children at
further risk,” added Abbo.
Sage said that Salata’s personnel
records were confidential and so he
could not share news of his conviction
with others. “The whole community
is concerned, as we are,” said
Sage. “We have received probably 30
to 35 calls from members asking
what is going on.”
Both Abbo and Farrington said
employees at BHC gave out Salata’s
cell phone number after he was fired.
“To my knowledge nothing like that
happened,” said Sage. “We don’t give
out personal information on current
or past employees.”
Abbo said she has learned a hard
lesson. “I have learned not trust anybody,”
she said. “Even if he is
employed at the best of places, do
not take it for granted. Everyone
should be scrutinized. The one you
least suspect is usually the one. And
if you do ever have a fleeting
thought, listen to it. Listen to what
your instincts are telling you.”
Joyce Wiswell contributed to this article.
More information, including a list of registered
sex offenders, can be found at
http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us.
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event
Volleyball was a hit
Sandra Hermiz (left), Robert Dali, Nadim
Thomas, Nola Thomas and Rita Dali
Samantha Kakoz (left), Basima Kassab and Latiefa Ousachi
Chris Yermian (left), Sharry Allos and Heba Najib
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picnic
Mariana Mika (left), James Koczynski and
Fedel Kaspetrus
Splash!
PHOTOS BY LENA YONO
Hundreds of families
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Annual Family Picnic
of St. Joseph and St. George
churches. Held on July 30 at the
Knights of Columbus Picnic
Grounds in Shelby Township,
the day includes sports, raffles,
food, drink and traditional
Chaldean dancing.
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event
the chaldean ryder cup
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PHOTOS BY DAVID REED
The 7th Annual Chaldean
Ryder Cup was held in early
August at Shenandoah
Country Club. The beloved competition
between the young and notso-young
drew its usual crowd of
golfers flinging good-natured
insults. The older men prevailed
this year, putting them up one game
for a total of 4-3.
3
4
5
6
1. The older men wore yellow, while the younger
guys were in white.
2. David Najor reads a put.
3. Rudy Hajji makes a great shot out of the sand.
4. Mark Seman puts as James Khaams watches.
5. White Team captains Raad Kello and Brian Najor.
6. Yellow Team captains John Loussia and Basil Nona.
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KIDS corner
IT’S LABOR DAY
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in
September. It’s a day dedicated to American workers.
This American holiday pays tribute to the working
class and its contributions to the strength, prosperity
and well-being of our country.
Labor Day became an official national holiday in 1894.
This holiday is usually celebrated with summer activities
— swimming, camping and picnics. Labor Day is the
unofficial end of summer in the northern part of the U.S.
Most schools usually start sometime during the week
after Labor Day.
Elementary teachers use this holiday to introduce the
concept of Community Helpers to small children. In an
ideal society, everyone plays a role, or works a job that
supports the community.
WORD SEARCH
Can you find these words about American Workers
and Community Helpers?
Astronaut
Banker
Doctor
Nurse
Mailman
Tailor
Engineer
Pilot
Writer
Delivery Man
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MEYWRITERHISSEORNAREPAACER
ATNEQUEVESTIBULUMPOSUIRENU
LLAUTEROSQVIBQUENISLPLAESE
NTMAURISPRAEAENTNPLLAOELIT
PELLENTESQDENNDAPIBUSRHDMA
TTISVITAEPKRKSPELLENTESQUE
TELLUSDONEELEOSENOENDRERIT
FELISACCUASTRONAUTMRANLACI
MAILMANTRISELITSRMMSEDIACU
LISNIBHFELISACLISULAPELLEN
TESQUEPLACERATALENGINEERFG
RUTSEDLIBEROCRASNONNISIDON
ECRUTRUMSSAGITTDELIVERYMAN
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BACK TO SCHOOL:
TIMELY TIPS FOR PARENTS
BY BAN SADEK KIZY
It’s Back to School month — a busy time for parents and an exciting
time for kids. Many schools start after Labor Day, giving parents
more time to prepare and allowing kids to enjoy the last days
of summer. There are a great deal of adjustments to be made when
coming from a relaxing and easygoing summer.
Back to school means many changes for children and their families.
Making smooth transitions between home, programs and
schools can help children feel good about them and teach them to
trust other adults and children. Helping them adapt to new situations
can ease parents’ minds and give them a chance to become
involved in their children’s education. And remember, keeping a
routine is the key to following these back to school tips.
1. EARLY TO BED Getting enough sleep for an early rising for
a long day at school is very important. No exceptions and no excuses
should be made for staying up late on a weeknight.
2. STAY ORGANIZED Organization is also key. It will make
things easy for everyone. For example, keep notes from school separated
from homework. Have a specific place in the house where notes
will be placed everyday and try to keep up with reading them daily.
3. HAVE A GOOD BREAKFAST Sitting at the kitchen table
for a good-size breakfast is much better than running out the door
with a simple breakfast bar (or teckratha). Kids should take their time
and digest a healthy breakfast at home for a long morning ahead.
Some kids have to wait up to four hours before their lunch time.
4. READ! Sit every day with your child (yes, even the bigger ones)
and read with them — a book, their homework, or even an ageappropriate
article in a magazine or newspaper. Also, set a readalone
time for them daily. And go to the library with your child.
5. TALK TO THE TEACHER Don’t wait until there is a problem
or concern to talk to the teacher, keep in contact by phone,
notes or e-mails, and/or even by stopping by to say hello. Teachers
like to know their students’ parents and want to feel comfortable
about having a good relationship with you.
6. BE INVOLVED Check homework every night, vote in school
board elections, help your school to set challenging academic standards,
limit your child’s TV viewing and video game playing on
school nights, and become an advocate to better education in your
community and state. Finally, ask your child each and every day:
“How was school today?” That will send the clear message that
their schoolwork is important to you.
It is challenging to stay completely involved in your child’s education,
especially with so many other demands in our lives. Some parents
and families are able to be involved in their child’s education in many
ways. Others may only have time for one or two activities. Whatever
your level of involvement, do it consistently and stick with it because
you will make an important difference in your child’s life.
Ban Sadek Kizy is a third-grade teacher starting her 12th year of teaching for
the Dearborn Public School system. She has also worked with children in the
Walled Lake schools and at the Echo Park preschool in Farmington Hills.
She is involved with the Parent-Teacher Association from a teacher’s standpoint
and is committed to keeping parents involved in their child’s school.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
NEWLY RENOVATED QUALITY
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LIQUOR STORE/WINE SHOP
for sale in the Penobscot Building in
Downtown Detroit. Lotto, beer, wine,
liquor. Great Hours - Mon-Fri 8am-
6pm. Call Mona 313-961-3787.
HELP WANTED
FEMALE CHALDEAN/MIDDLE
EASTERN SINGERS
who sing English music (pop & party
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themselves to perform at weddings,
parties, clubs, etc. Email Omar
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Please do not contact me unless
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START NOW! $8-9/HOUR PLUS
Detroit importing-exporting company
needs 2 field reps to call on
new and service existing accounts,
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Warehouse work included pulling
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Please write a letter
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PART TIME NANNY
needed in my home in Waterford
(Cooley Lake & Cass Elizabeth Rd.),
for 1 year old. Experience Required.
Two or Three Days a Week, 7:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m. 248-425-8222.
HELP WANTED
NANNY POSITION NEEDED
For one 1-year-old in Walled Lake
home. Exp. required. Must be honest,
responsible, caring & a nonsmoker.
English a must, Chaldean
a plus. 2-4 days/wk. Call Vanessa
@ 248-939-0790.
DENTAL OFFICE IN SOUTHFIELD
(Northwestern & 12 Mile) needs
experienced dental biller. Also hiring
Chaldean-speaking dentist.
248-219-5863 or fax resume to
248-356-3442.
POSITION WANTED
WHO NEEDS A NANNY?
Chaldean stay-at-home mom is
offering love and care for your little
one. Full or part time, and will work
around your schedule. Call Vera,
(248) 396-4333.
HOUSES FOR SALE
CASS LAKE!
Over 53 ft. of lakefront, newer
kitchen, newer roof, custom Marvin
& Pella windows, new master bath.
Must own opportunity. Call Susan
Goldman, Prudential Cranbrook
Realtors, 248-626-8700.
West Bloomfield Schools. Gourmet
kitchen is open to family room with
fireplace. Professionally landscaped.
Brick paver patios. All the
quality and amenities of a much
more expensive home. All this for
$305,000. Call Gayle at 248-640-
1686 Hannett, Wilson &
Whitehouse Realtors, LLC
880 S. Old Woodward,
Birmingham, 48009
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IN O.L. BELOW MARKET
FINANCING AVAILABLE
5 BR, 3.5 bath, 2 kitch., 3-car grg,
new roof, furnaces, air, water heater,
walnut floors, custom kitchen, master
w/steam, whirlpool, his/her walkin
closets, lg. office. Resort-style
outdoors. Lots of windows/decks.
$639,777. 248-738-5511.
13 Mile bet. Farmington & Drake.
2950 sq. ft., 4 BR, 2.5 all newly
remodeled BA, neutral t/o, finished
basement, wood deck. $349,999.
Call (248) 848-1852.
CONDOS FOR SALE
840 SQ FT PRIVATE OFFICE
CONDO FOR SALE!!!
Middlebelt/NW Hwy., ranch-style
unit w/loft, fireplace, bathroom, 2
exec. offices, storage, reception
area. $225,000. 248-760-6395.
7262 GATEWAY DR.,
W. BLOOMFIELD
Beautiful 3 bed., 2.5 bath condo.
2,000 sq. ft., desirable end unit,
huge great room with fireplace.
Deck has sunset view of water.
Gorgeous kitchen w/center island.
1st floor master suite, huge basement,
2-car garage. Beautiful gazebo,
built 2002. $298,500. Call
David at 248-752-6765.
BEER & WINE STORE FOR SALE
Excellent neighborhood in Royal
Oak. All renovated. New equipment.
Great starter business.
$75,000 or best offer. Call John
(248) 721-7228/(248) 399-2780.
BEST DEAL IN TOWN!!
Has lottery, beer & wine, groceries
& meats. Everything a store needs.
6,000 sq. ft. Located near the
Airport. This is a deal!! Best you can
find. Call Jimmy @ 586-703-6816
SALVAGE YARD FOR SALE
Profitable Business established
since 1936, Located in Hazel Park.
586-925-3791.
CARS FOR SALE
2003 HONDA CRV
97,450 miles, black exterior and
interior, 4 brand-new tires.
$11,000. Call 248-939-7860.
2003 ACURA MDX
76,900 miles, new brakes, new
air conditioning. $16,000.
Call 248-939-7860.
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