Friday, May 9, 1980 5 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Apts. Dedication .Honors Prentis Family, Aids Jewish Elderly More than 500 commu- nityites, representing a cross section of Metropoli- tan Detroit Jewry, joined on Sunday in acclaiming the dedication of the second Federation Apartment's facility as a major accom- plishment. The elderly housed in the new, impressively planned Prentis Towers were joined by leadership and laity in expressions of joy over the success in providing hous- ing for additional elder citi- zens. The dedication registered any echoes of interest in the Jewish community's concern for the elderly. It had equal acclaim from fed- eral, state and local spokesmen. Congressman James Blanchard spoke of the national interest in such efforts and there were spokesmen for the state and the Oak Park adminis- trators. State Senator Doug Ross and Michigan House of Representa- tives Majority Leader Joseph Forbes spoke for the Michigan con- stituents and presented a citation from the state to the Federation Apart- ments. Mayor David Shepherd of Oak Park eOressed the ci- ty's sense of appreciation that in its midst is so ex- pressive an effort to provide housing for the senior citi- zens. 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In the bottom photograph are members of the Prentis family: Cindy Frenkel, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin (Barbara) Frenkel, Mr. and Mrs. Lester (Jewell) Mor- ris and Tom Frenkel. Jack Robinson, president room and office will serv- of Pederation Apartments, ice more than 325 resi- provided an account of the dents. The total number progress achieved since of units is 268: 168 in the Federation Apartments first building, con- were first established in structed in 1971, and 100 1972. He called the occasion in the second phase. Jewish Welfare Federa- "symbolic of a major tion President George M. achievement." Prentis Towers is named Zeltzer said that Federa- for the late Anna and Meyer tion, of which the apart- L. Prentis. Their son-in- ments is a member agency, law, Lester J. Morris, spoke is continuing in its efforts to on behalf of the family, meet the needs of the corn- whose "name is synonym- munity's aged so that they ous with generosity," said can live in dignity. These ef- George M. Zeltzer, forts will require innovative president of the Jewish Wel- and creative ideas, he said, fare Federation. Morris ex- - but Federation considers it pressed the family's sense of "of highest priority." The basic objective of pride in helping the com- Jewish Federation Apart- munity's senior citizens. It was the Prentises ments, said Robinson, "is to who made possible the serve the houing needs of enhancement of the new Jewish senior citizens capa- building and the epi- ble of independent living center which connects and whose incomes are low the two towers. A lobby to moderate." In paying tribute to those area, dining room and multi-purpose recreation who made the residence possible, Robinson said, "It Ahava, Erani, Masada and Brith Girls and L'Chayim, has been a magnificent col- Tikvah Chapters of Bnai Rose and Samson AZA. lective effort and it has brought us here today so that we can rejoice in a dream having become a reality." Among those who were cited were Robinson's predecessors as JFA president, Mark Schlus- sel, Joseph H. Jackier and Samuel Hechtman. Jackier and Hechtman each received engraved plaques to mark the oc- casion, presented by Schlussel. Others who were saluted for their efforts included Bess Krolik, Dr. Herschel Sandberg and Sheldon Winkelman, vice presidents To express your love. of Jewish Federation Cross pen and pencil Apartments; Rose Green- sets make lovely gifts on berg, secretary, and mother's special day. In Emanuel Feinberg, assis- gold filled and sterling silver. tant secretary; Isadore Sil- verman, treasurer; Tillie Brandwine, who chaired the dedication program; con- struction committee co- chairmen Hechtman and Gilbert Silverman; and SINCE 1846 agency executive director Helen Naimark. illustrated Susan Miller, chairman Large selection of pen and pencil in of Meals on Wheels, pre- CROSS Pens from Gold Fille.d — $30.00 each sented• a gift of four need- $9.00 to $500.00 Sterling Silver $50.00 each lepoint tapestries to Jewish Federation Apartments. FREE engraving & gift wrap Other participants in- cluded Rabbis Milton Jewelers Ltd. Rosenbaum and Benjamin Creative Jewelers Diamonds Gorrelick, the Jewish Fed- Precious Stones — Precision Time Pieces eration Apartments Harvard Row Mall 11 Mile & Lahser 353-3146 Chorus, and members of To Mom, A bouquet of words. 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