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Two sisters: Sara Schoeman of Columbia, South Carolina; Laurie Rimon of Kfar Blum, Israel. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts degree from Goddard College in Vermont and Master of Science degree from University of Washington, college of forest resources. ORGANIZATIONS: Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education, World Wildlife Fund and Natural Institute for Urban Wildlife. FAVORITE BOOK: The Arctic Wolf Living with the Pack by L. David Mech. LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: "I sold a feature story on the Israeli para-medics, to Rescue magazine." The magazine also published some of his photos. PHILOSOPHY: "I'm liberally oriented. I'm not one who believes that there is always a plan to follow. I enjoy trying to be happy. Life isn't a dress rehearsal. It's the real thing." BACKGROUND: Jonathan Schechter was born in New York City, but he grew up in the rural community of Wilton, Conn. The family was raised on 50 acres. "It was the country, complete with woods and chickens," reminisces Schechter. His father, Victor, was a biology professor at the City College of New York. Schechter believes the subtle influence of his father's profession and growing up in the country were responsible for his love of nature. "I've wanted to be a forest ranger and live in a fire tower, since the seventh grade," said Schechter. When Schechter was 7 years old, his father died and the family moved to Rochester, N.Y. His mother worked as a nurse, while the children attended school. When he was 13, his mom remarried and the family moved to Tonawanda, a city near Buffalo. After high school graduation, Schechter attended Goddard College and was graduated with a liberal arts degree. He then attended the University of Washington in a two-year masters program from the college of forest resources. He wanted to be hired by the government as a forest ranger, but since there were many Vietnam veterans competing for the jobs, he did not get the position. In 1976, he was hired by Cranbrook as an assistant at the nature center. He worked there for seven years and eventually became the director of the nature center. As a naturalist, he once removed a bat from a home- in Birmingham that tested positive for rabies and he had to undergo a series of shots. He switched careers for financial reasons in 1983 and began working as a para-medic and fire fighter in Bloomfield Township. "I enjoy turning about a bad situation and making it better." Schechter has handled many trauma situations including heart attacks, gun shot wounds and broken fingers. Because of his flexible working schedule, he still has time to present nature programs and help the community with animal problems. Lately Schechter has been writing articles on nature and para-medic procedures. He recently wrote an article for Sports Afield magazine on cold water drowning. He used a fictitious setting on Lake St. Clair with a boat capsizing and unfortunately this scenario recently happened. His new goal is to publish a novel. Since he often visits Israel, he may make the novel's setting the Golan Heights. "I'm hoping that writing is the key to where I want to be." TIDBITS NCJW RALLY The National Council of Jewish Women knows how to rally in style. At a recent pro-choice rally to the state capitol, the Council provided boxed lunches from Yvonne's to go at Farmer Jack for its 70-some participants. Rally-goers were told to expect a tuna sandwich. Surprise. The group enjoyed tuna sandwiches on rye