1 9 4 2 Celebrating 50 years of growth with the Detroit Jewish Community 1 9 9 2 THE JEWISH NEWS MAY 15, 1992 / 12 IYAR 5752 SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS ngler's Staff Bungles Tribute KIMBERLY LIFTON Staff Writer - he Engler administra- tion this week reacted to angry Jewish leaders by signing a procla- mation that acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the •eunification of Jerusalem. Previously, the governor's staff members returned to Jewish Federation President Mark Schlussel a heavily edited version of an ex- ecutive declaration that ommemorated Israel's 44th anniversary yet eliminated any references to Jerusalem. "The governor's office had no intention to do anything wrong to offend anyone," said John Truscott, Mr. Engler's press secretary. "This was handled at the staff level. The staff person had no idea it was wrong. But it was rectified within 24 hours." Because of the editing, Mr. Schlussel declined to read the declaration during Sun- lay's annual Israel In- dependence Day festivities at the Maple-Drake Jewish Community Campus. The new proclamation, issued Monday, follows angry comments about the situation by Mr. Schlussel and inquiries to the gover- nor's office by Jewish News staff. "This administration is out of touch with the Jewish community," Mr. Schlussel said after he received the edited certificate. This is the second year that the governor's office apologized to the Jewish community for botching up a routine proclamation for Israel Independence Day fes- tivities. Last year, because of some questions by state staff members, a resolution wasn't ready for the event. Also last year, Mr. Schlussel felt snubbed. But he said he felt good would come from the mix-up. When the edited proclama- tion arrived, Mr. Schlussel said he knew the state had not been sensitized to this Continued on Page 28 Budin Named HA Director KIMBERLY LIFTON Staff Writer I f a nursing home isn't good enough for Arnold Budin's parents, it just isn't good enough. "Six months ago, I got up before a group and said that Borman Hall was not meeting the quality stan- dards I would want for my parents," said Mr. Budin, expected to be named next week as executive director for the Jewish Home for Aged. "That's my measure." Mr. Budin said his corn- ments were not popular among relatives of residents who believed their loved ones were receiving the best possible care. But, he added, his goal was to be honest so staff could fix any problems. "Now there is a new sense of leadership and direction," said Mr. Budin, 46, who has been serving for the past six months as interim ad- ministration team chair- man. "I want quality. I know what it is, and I will accept nothing less." Before Mr. Budin officially takes office as executive di- rector, he must be confirmed by the Home's board of di- rectors at the annual meeting May 21. He would replace Alan Funk, who re- signed last August in the midst of severe financial problems at the Home. In the past six months, Mr. Budin's management team has trimmed administrative layers, cutting what he calls unnecessary management positions by 20 employees. In addition, 12 positions have been cut in other departments, bringing the total number of jobs down 352 to 320. He also has teamed up with Hospice of Southeastern Continued on Page 28 Also inside: 1992 Party Guide