CONTENTS AUGUST2009 THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 6 ISSUE VII on the cover 18 Shattered Calm By Various News Sources Church bombings terrorize Christians 20 22 18 ‘A Big Step Forward’ By Joyce Wiswell U.S. allots money to Nineveh Plain … but will it get there? 19 Today Kurdistan, Tomorrow Iraq? By Joyce Wiswell Proposed constitution includes Christian rights 31 38 departments 8 From the Editor 9 In Our View 10 Noteworthy 11 Community Bulletin Board 12 Chai Time 14 Halhole 16 Ask the ECRC By Karam Bahnam All about purgatory 32 the dentist is in By Badee George Nassouri Brush up on toothbrush hygiene 33 From the Archives Scenes of summers past 34 Looking Back By Joe Gasso Eveline Abrahim: The things we did for gum 35 Kids Corner By Joe Gasso The days of kings 36 Classified Listings 38 Events Chaldean Youth Day 20 ‘Simply Christians’ By Weam Namou Syrian Archbishop calls for unity 21 Helping the Helpless By Ken Marten Priest assists refugees in Jordan features 22 Glass Half Full By Joyce Wiswell Quadriplegic Danny Kassab focuses on the bright side 23 Blind Like Me By Omar Binno A community’s vision: obstacle or grace? 24 peace of mind By Vanessa Denha-Garmo Mental health grant aids refugees 27 A Remarkable Journey By Ken Marten Chaldean man turns 100 28 Chaldean on the Street sports By Caroline M. Bacall How has the church and faith shaped your life? 31 Sports Roundup By Steve Stein AUGUST2009 CHALDEAN NEWS
