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would have to say when it
comes to politics, I certainly
am not as knowledgeable as
I should or could be, especial-
ly as a young adult in our com-
munity.
Recently, I attended the Oak-
land County and Macomb Coun-
ty Young Democrats political
function at South of Brazil Cof-
fee House in Ferndale to hear
George Stephanopoulos, se-
nior strategy adviser to Presi-
dent Clinton, speak. The event
was hosted by U.S. Rep. Sandy
Levin and Ferndale Mayor
Chuck Goedert.
It was an eye-opening experi-
ence to listen to these political
leaders and realize how impor-
tant it is that young adults in our
community step up, get involved
in the political process and be-
come advocates of their party —
whichever party that may be.
We all have the right to vote
and should exercise the pow-
er that goes along with this
right.
Stephanopoulos spoke on
everything from health-care
reform to gay marriages, the
homeless and welfare re-
form, and other political hot
buttons.
"Young adults should be
proud of their ideas and not
let anyone criticize or turn
them away from getting in-
volved," said Stephanopou-
los. Rep. Levin remarked:
"We need a regeneration po-
litically. It is time for a new
generation of leadership to
take over ... and assume
leadership responsibilities
in politics. Just do it!"
Federation's Young Adult
Division board member and
B'nai B'rith Leadership Network
(BBLN) liaison Caryn Wein-
garden attended the event and
said: "These types of events are
very good for our community. We
need to get these heavy political
players here because it is great
education for the Jewish com-
munity."
Sheri Benkoff, membership
vice president of BBLN, com-
mented that "the informal ex-
change between the political
leaders and the audience was ex-
cellent. Mr. Stephanopoulos' an-
swers were very direct; he did
not side-step any questions."
Dan Cherrin, who ran for
state representative in 1994 and
is currently attending Detroit
College of Law at Michigan
State University, summed up
the day's event quite well: "It

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was very important for Sandy the tallest, fastest, steepest,
Levin to bring George in to stand-up roller coaster and this
year's signature ride
speak to young people
awaits you at Cedar
and try to get us in-
Point.
Join the B'nai
volved in politics. It
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shows that Sandy
work at 7:30 a.m. Sun-
Levin and the Clinton
day, June 9, for a day of
administration know
ride heaven. Attendees
the importance of
will be provided with a
young people, not only
breakfast
and deluxe
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in helping people get
bus transportation to
elected, but also in fo-
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cusing on our needs
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event is $48 for mem-
and concerns."
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bers and $58 for non-
members. RSVP by
1VIINGLE WITH THE STARS tomorrow, Saturday, June 1.
Funnyman and all-around For more information, call Nan-
good guy Dave Coulier and a ci Rakotz, (810) 669-2152, or
few of his friends from the en- Robbie Sherman, (810) 642-
tertainment and sports world 5585.
will host a dinner and comedy
show to benefit the Barbara Ann
Karmanos Cancer Institute, JARC FLOWER-A-THON
If volunteering is your thing,
Children's Hospital of Michigan
grab your garden gloves and
trowel and help plant flowers
at a JARC home from 9:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June
9. JARC Young Adult Com-
mittee members, along with
other community volunteers
and members of the Jewish
Federation New Leaders pro-
ject, will lead planting teams.
Additional help is needed.
Call Bonnie at JARC, (810)
352-5272, to sign up for this
fun and rewarding event.

Above: U.S. Rep. Sandy Levin and
Caryn Weingarden

and the St. Vincent & Sarah
Fisher Center from 6 p.m.-10
p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Mark
Ridley's Comedy Castle. Come
mingle and sample some of Roy-
al Oak's best cuisine. Enjoy pho-
to and autograph opportunities,
plus a live and silent auction of
sports and entertainment mem-
orabilia. Tickets are $100 and
advance reservations are re-
quired. For more information,
call the Coulier Foundation at
(810) 879-6426.

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OTHER HAPPENINGS
AROUND TOWN
Temple Israel has formed
a young-adult group. I spoke
with Rabbi Joshua Ben-
nett recently about the pur-
pose of the newly formed
group. "Its goal is not to compete
with Federation's YAD, but to
have a synagogue-based youth
organization that will filter into
YAD. We want young adults to
feel a part of their synagogue
and connect with the greater
Jewish community," Rabbi Ben-
nett said. For more information,
call Temple Israel at (810) 661-
5700.

WISHING A SPEEDY
RECOVERY
Finally, I'd like to take this
time to wish a very speedy
recovery to my father, Dr.
Stephan Morse, who recently
had back surgery. I know how
much you love your golf game,
Dad, so I hope you will be able
to get back on the golf course real
soon. ❑

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