WALL-TO-WALL CLEARANCE ALL NEW MERCHANDISE EVERYTHING MUST GO! what the Home provides to its residents, and that envi- ronment should be desirable to those who can afford the services. "I would hope that when families consider nursing home care for their aged relatives, they would look to the quality of life they want to provide for their loved ones and consider first the Jewish Home." "It's basically an economic question," Home Vice Presi- dent Michael Pearlman said. Over the last few years, be- cause Medicaid reim- bursement was poor at best, we were looking at a situa- tion where we had to get a special subvention from United Jewish Charities and Federation. When you are looking at Medicaid reim- bursements, one can see how it can put a burden on the Home. And when you com- pound that with the locations that adds a further prob- lem." Staff Writer H illel Day School has completed a suc- cessful fund-raising campaign, allowing the elementary and junior high school to retire a five-year mortgage on time and begin planning for expansion. In 1986, Hillel officials borrowed $500,000 for a $1.6 million addition of 11 classrooms, two multi- purpose and three con- ference rooms. The school raised most of the money through donors. Enrollment _at Hillel has soared in the past few years School officials have made unsuccessful attempts to purchase one parcel adjacent to Hillel and build another addition. and classes have become overcrowded, said Marsha Fishman, Hillel's executive director. Retiring the debt paves the way for expansion, she said. When the William, Ethan and Marla Davidson wing was built, no one expected Hillel would grow so quick- ly, said Rhona Fidler, devel- opment coordinator. In fact, school officials debated whether to build the entire wing because they were not sure if it would be used. Last year, 533 students were enrolled at Hillel. The number grew to 557 pupils this year and is expected to reach 565 in September. If the growth rate continues, dri VP _ 11111 It IMO %7 0 AM PM - — . The Home is hoping to fur- ther supplement its funds by initiating a family giving program which will en- courage families of new ad- mittees as well as in house family members to con- tribute directly to the organ- ization. This new program will begin on June 1. - ❑ Hillel Pays Mortgage, Seeks To Expand Space SUSAN GRANT AY SATURD AP R% 1 3tis the school could have more than 600 students enrolled in the next five years, Ms. Fidler said. Hillel officials have been exploring various expansion options, but remain undecided. "We just aren't sure if the enrollment will continue to increase or if it will level off," Ms. Fidler said. The school recently receiv- ed permission from Farm- ington Hills officials to use portable classrooms in September, said Ms. Fishman, who is not sure whether the plan will be implemented. School officials have made unsuccessful attempts to purchase one of two parcels adjacent to Hillel and build another addition on the site. Other possibilities include purchasing a _ second facility and splitting the school into two buildings. As part of the building search, school leaders looked at the Sally Allan Alexander Beth Jacob School for Girls near 14 Mile and Lahser roads. Beth Jacob will move into the former B'nai Moshe building in Oak Park, and the Bever- ly Hills site has been placed on the market. Instead of naming an honoree at its May 1 dinner, Hillel officials searched for donors who would help retire the remaining $230,000 owed on the mortgage. At the dinner, 15 families, including some former students, will be recognized for their efforts to pay the debt. Between these gifts, some earlier pledges and cash on hand, the mortgage will be retired next year, leaving the school with no long-term debt. ❑ us 4 I — FABULOUS SELECTION OF LEATHER ON SALE FOR UNBELIEVABLE PRICES! SECTIONALS • SOFAS • LOVESEATS • CHAIRS • DINING ROOMS BEDROOMS • WALL UNITS & MUCH MORE! WE'RE REMODELING THE TEL-12 STUDIO AND ALL MERCHANDISE BROUGHT TO THE CLEARANCE CENTER IS ALL DINETTE SETS SAVE 50% ON 1990 DESIGNER POSTUREPEDIC MATRESSES WHILE THEY LAST! SETS ONLY 50% OFF 50% OFF SHERWOOD WAREHOUSE SHERWOOD WAREHOUSE 24760 CRESTVIEW CT. FARMINGTON HILLS 0 NOMINAL CHARGE ALL SALES FINAL GROUPS SOLD AS COMPLETE SETS • • RANDEE'S • • •• • • ••• •• • •• • Franklin Savings Centre Bldg. ,0_ '1 4/0 '94, e9 1LP- U) _J a 2 TEN MILE ROAD Have You Thanked Your Secretary Lately? SECRETARIES WEEK APRIL 22-27 GIFT BASKETS & TRAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS OUR SPECIALTY 737-8088 33020 NORTHWESTERN 26400 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, Mich. 354-6070 0 4 2 0 cc o NIBBLES & NUTS The Finest in Only At •• • • • • • • • • • • • ---) FARMINGTON HILLS w ES INDUSTRIAL CTR. 0 cc 0 cc 476-3760 - Day of Sale 354-9060 - Prior to Sale IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Women's Fashions Alli U/ - M atterCa re Outside Of Michigan 1.800-752-2133 Kosher & Sugarfree Available F irm Local & Nationwide Delivery THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 15