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noteworthy Murder in California Auto shop owner Jalal Abou, 63, was found shot to death at his California business on April 19. The husband and father of three moved to the U.S. from Iraq nearly 40 years ago. He owned Joe’s Auto Repair for six years in the Point Loma area of San Diego. Abou, who was active in the area’s Chaldean community, was described as a wellliked and honest businessman. Friends and customers left flowers, candles and sympathy cards in front of Joe’s. “People don’t do that for a mechanic,” noted a neighbor to Channel 10 News. “These are clients and customers who have been loyal to him for a long time, not just because he was a good mechanic, but because he was a special guy.” CALC Collecting Goods Bedding and household goods are being collected for refugees through May 21. Blankets, comforters, sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads and pillows will fill a POD outside St. Thomas Chaldean Church in West Bloomfield. Items should be new or in very good condition. Also sought are glassware, pots and pans, dishes, flatware, vacuums, strollers and baby items except car seats. The Chaldean American Ladies of Charity are sponsoring the drive. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Drop donations off on Saturdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Questions? Call CALC at (248) 538-8300. Cancer Survivors Can Celebrate The Relay for Life takes place on June 4-5 at West Bloomfield High School. The event begins at 10 a.m. on June 4 with the Survivor Victory Lap, which honors all those who have battled or are currently battling cancer. “Cancer does not discriminate against sex, age, race or religion. I would like to personally invite the entire Chaldean community,” said Michelle Silber, who has the personal goal of registering at least 200 survivors. “Together, our wonderful diverse community will celebrate our survivors, remember those we’ve lost to cancer and fight back against this terrible disease.” Survivors are encouraged to register at RelayForLife.org/WestBloomfieldMI. Then drop a line to Silber with your name and tee-shirt size at kinderfun65@aol.com. If you want luxury, get a Mercedes. If you want fun, get a BMW. If you want well engineered, get an Audi. If you want safety, get a Volvo. If You Want Them ALL, Buy a Saab. 2011 9-5 Turbo 4 Sedan Leather Interior, Heated Seats, Cast Aluminum Wheels, ABS Brakes, Front Wheel Drive, Stereo Control on Steering Wheel, Bluetooth Compatible, 1 Year OnStar $ 398/mo 39 MONTH LEASE 2011 9-3 Convertible $ 0 DOWN MSRP ,260 Auto Trans, 2.0L Turbo Engine, Rain Sensor Wipers, Leather Interior, Aluminum Wheels, 210 Horsepower, 27MPG HWY, Front Wheel Drive, ABS Brakes 2011 9-3 Sports Sedan Auto Trans, 2.0L Turbo Engine, Rain Sensor Wipers, Leather Interior, Metallic Upgrade Paint, Aluminum Wheels, 210 Horsepower, 27MPG HWY, Front Wheel Drive, ABS Brakes $ 299/mo 39 MONTH LEASE ONLY $ 1,498 DOWN MSRP ,620 BEFORE AFTER DR. VASILEFF TRAINED AT: University Of Michigan, Northwestern University, Cleveland Clinic, University of Pennsylvania 29 years of experience MOTHERS DAY SPA SPECIAL Massage, Microdermabrasion Facial & Salt Glow $ 130 00 MOTHERS TAKE CARE OF THEIR CHILDREN FOR MOTHERS DAY, TAKE CARE OF MOM $ 439/mo 39 MONTH LEASE ONLY $ 1,250 DOWN MSRP ,960 MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS 525 SOUTHFIELD RD. • BIRMINGHAM • 248.644.0670 of TROY 1819 Maplelawn (In The Troy Motor Mall) Bet. Crooks & Coolidge 248.205.1333 | SaabofTroy.com tmalouf@saaboftroy.com of LAKESIDE 19077 Hall Road (M-59 & Romeo Plank Rd.) 586.203.2620 | SaabofLakeside.com tmalouf@saaboflakeside.com MON & THUR 9AM-9PM • TUE, WED & FRI 9AM-6PM OPEN SATURDAY MAY 21ST 10AM TO 3PM TENTATIVELY 3 YEAR/36,000 MILE FREE MAINTENANCE AND 4 YEAR/50,000 MILE BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY VIEW ALL OUR PRE-OWNED SPECIALS AT ELDERAUTOMALL.COM | WE SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS! Plus first payment, acq fee, doc fee, taxes and plates. Waiving security deposit, all rebates to dealer. Lease based on 10k miles per year. All based credit approval. Photo may not represent actual vehicle. All pricing/program subject to change. Expires 5/31/11. Joyous Holy Martrys in Sterling Heights was packed for Easter. Visit our website, www.ChaldeanNews.com, for exclusive pictures from the church’s Passion Play on April 23. 14 CHALDEAN NEWS MAY 2011
Community Bulletin Board Scholarly The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law issues Book Awards each year to students who have obtained the highest overall grade in a particular course. On March 25 at a ceremony held at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Detroit, the following Chaldean students were honored: Paul Jonna (left), Randy R. Samona, Nolan A. Yaldo (two awards), Candace Gibrael (2 awards) and Jonathan F. Karmo (four awards). Story Tellers Chaldean News Co-publisher and Editor in Chief Vanessa Denha Garmo, along with teacher May Denha and Realtor Jim Manna, were selected to share their recorded stories about West Bloomfield Library. In recognition of being a national award recipient, the West Bloomfield Library was chosen to be highlighted in a series of stories produced by StoryCorps, an independent non-profit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of their lives. Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 30,000 interviews from more than 60,000 participants. The stories will be preserved in the U.S. Library of Congress. Aiming High Rubbing Elbows Connie and Jay Yasso were among the stars at this year’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 13. They walked the red carpet among many of the entertainters who won awards. Jay Yasso is an entertainment attorney with the Bloomfield Hills firm of Hertz Schram. Rob McKany believes he will be the first Chaldean to climb Alaska’s Mt. Denali when he sets out for the 20,320-foot summit later this month. That excursion is in preparation for the big one – his dream of summiting Mt. Everest. He’s pictured here at Mt. Rainier’s Camp Muir (10,000 feet) in February. McKany is seeking sponsors for underwrite his climbing; drop a line to flyingsherpa@msn.com. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Send it to Chaldean News, 29850 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034, or e-mail info@chaldeannews.com. MAY 2011 CHALDEAN NEWS 15
