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CONTENTS JULY 2012 THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 9 ISSUE VI 20 features 22 Chaldean on the Street By Anthony Samona What’s your favorite summer activity? on the cover 20 Independence Day By Vanessa Denha Garmo Bank of Michigan ventures out on its own 21 Saving the Bank By Michael G. Sarafa The story behind the story 34 future’s so bright Chaldean Federation’s graduation luncheon 36 Ready for Her Spotlight By Crystal Kassab Jabiro Chaldean is among ‘Motor City Wives’ 38 Digging Deep By Bianca Kasawdish Families trace their roots special section: primary elections 26 Keeping Strength on the Bench By Vanessa Denha Garmo Judge Diane D’Agostini: Promises made – and delivered 28 Working the Circuit By Joyce Wiswell Sahera Housey vies for judge 30 Fighting for ‘Truth and Justice’ By Ken Marten Klint Kesto goes for state rep 30 a chance to give back By Dan Shriner Al Zara makes a run in West Bloomfield departments 6 From the Editor By Vanessa Denha Garmo Answering the five Ws More than mingling on Mackinac Island 10 YOUR LETTERS 12 Noteworthy 14 Bulletin Board 16 Chai Time 18 Religion 19 ObituarY 40 Classified Listings 42 Events WDET Town Hall CABA Honors Ron Acho 46 Kids Corner Create a lemonade stand! On the Cover: BoM President and CEO Michael Sarafa (far right) opens the door for investors Jimmy Asmar (left), Nick Sandiha and Saab Grewal. 32 Chaldean vs. Chaldean By Ken Marten Nick Najjar and Michael Shallal square off Photo by Alex Lumelsky JULY 2012 CHALDEAN NEWS 5
