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J oin us for a spectacular showing of diamonds, engagement rings and bridal jewelry from the most exclusive designers. TAPPER’S BRIDAL SHOW SATURDAY, MARCH 10 TH 10AM - 5:45PM SUNDAY, MARCH 11 TH NOON - 5PM D uring our Bridal Show, enjoy displays, gifts, delicious refreshments, fabulous door prizes and wedding-related ideas from The Knot, the Townsend Hotel, Spa Julianna, Tricho Salon and Spa, Stella Zaharieva Photography, Sweet Dreams Fine Pastries, and Bella Bridal Gallery. Orchard Mall . West Bloomfield . 248.932.7700 . www.tappers.com Vera Wang . Scott Kay . Martin Flyer . Ritani . Precision Set . Peter Storm . Diana/Goldman/Artcarved . Renaissance Platinum 4 CHALDEAN NEWS MARCH 2007
CONTENTS THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 4 ISSUE II MARCH 2007 on the cover 25 STEPPING UP BY JOYCE WISWELL Will Warren get its first Chaldean mayor? features 27 SOMEONE’S IN THE KITCHEN BY KEN MARTEN Shenandoah’s Lee Sharkas one of many Chaldean chefs 30 PIONEERING WOMEN BY JENNIFER T. KORAIL Remembering the early days of immigration 25 32 BUILDING A CHALDEAN ‘PALACE’ BY KEN MARTEN Facility will be ‘Shenandoah of the East’ 35 FORBIDDEN FRUITS BY MICHELLE LUTFY Film explores interracial relationships 30 27 32 35 39 departments 6 FROM THE EDITOR 7 YOUR LETTERS 8 NOTEWORTHY 10 NANA SAYS 12 CHAI TIME 14 CALC CORNER 16 HALHOLE 20 RELIGION 20 OBITUARIES 22 ECONOMICS AND ENTERPRISE BY STEVE STEIN Man at Work: Website helps job seekers 36 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT BY JEREMY HULL ‘Mixing’ It Up: New play addresses race and diversity 38 EVENTS • Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers’ Dinner • Shenandoah Shindigs 40 CLASSIFIED LISTINGS MARCH 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 5
