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MY FAMILY SEES ME, NOT MY STROKE. Gloria is not defined by her stroke. She just wants to be able to talk about it. Fortunately for Gloria, she has the experts of Henry Ford making sure she’s able to walk and talk again. With one of the premier neuroregenerative laboratory research centers in the world and a team of nationally recognized stroke neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuroendovascular specialists, the Henry Ford Stroke and Neurovascular Center is treating nearly 1,000 stroke patients every year with the very latest in clinical trials, groundbreaking therapies and innovative surgical techniques. As a National Institutes of Health Stroke Center for more than 22 years, they’re giving stroke survivors like Gloria a second chance at life. HENRY FORd NEuROLOGY ANd NEuROSuRGERY. Michigan’s only program named “America’s Best” for the past 14 consecutive years by U.S.News & World Report. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit henryford.com or call 1-800-HENRYFORD. 6 CHALDEAN NEWS SEPTEMBER 2011
CONTENTS THE CHALDEAN NEWS on the cover 22 Scaling New Heights By Joyce Wiswell VOLUME 8 ISSUE VIII Ain’t no mountain high enough for Rob McKany SEPTEMBER 2011 22 departments 8 From the Editor 10 Noteworthy 14 Iraq Today 16 Chai Time 18 Halhole 20 Religion 21 Obituary 34 CHALDEAN ON THE STREET By anthony samona What is your favorite Chaldean or Jewish dish? 40 Kids Corner By Ashley C. Banks Put bullies in their place 42 Arts and Entertainment By Omar Binno Some Good Old Rock: Just What the Doctor Ordered 44 Economics and Enterprise By Vanessa Denha Garmo A brewing business in Frankenmuth 46 The Counselor Is In By Iklas J. Bashi Are you a people pleaser or a God pleaser? 48 Boushala By Ashley C. Banks Root digs deep for taste 50 FROM THE ARCHIVES The first Chaldean festival 52 Classifieds 54 Event Camp Chaldean Mass On the Cover: Rob McKany on Denali in May 2011. special section: money matters 24 Time to Save By Joyce Wiswell It’s never too late, experts say 24 When Worst Comes to Worst By Amanda Friedt Is bankruptcy the answer? 25 From the Editor By Vanessa Denha Garmo Money, money, money features 26 Very Important Visitors By Michael Sarafa High-level meetings prompt action 28 ‘One to Watch’ By Christopher Salem Attorney Clarence Dass gains accolades 30 No Slowing Down By Ken Marten Andy Acho continues to champion the environment 31 A Stitch in Time By Crystal Kassab Jabiro Sewing dresses reaps miracles 32 California Scheming By Ken Marten JibJab job brings joy 36 Another School Year By Vanessa Denha Garmo Getting your child back into the routine 38 A Matter of Principal By Crystal Kassab Jabiro Anita Qonja takes the reins at Loon Lake 39 Laws of Distraction By Crystal Kassab Jabiro Technology often diverts children’s attention SEPTEMBER 2011 CHALDEAN NEWS 7
