Mr. Cohan, who is chairing the citizens committee for the third time, said eligible candidates must be attorneys with a record of legal competence and an aptitude for legal scholarship and writing. He also noted the importance of the federal court as a kind of crucible of social change. "I feel very strongly that there is very little the president of the United States can do that has more effect, ultimately, on the lives of Americans than the ap- pointments of federal judges. Federal judges make decisions affecting the basic constitution- al rights that we have, the in- terpretation of statutes that af- fect our lives, and the usual court decisions in civil matters, criminal matters, capital of- fenses. These are people who have lifetime appointments, so this is one of the very most im- portant aspects of presidential power, if not the most," Mr. Co- han said. Other names that have sur- faced as applicants for the posts are Judge Sosnick; U.S. Attor- ney Saul Green; and Wayne County Probate Judge David Szymanski. O PHOTO BY GL ENN TRI EST of cases. Aside from that, I've done hundreds of ar- bitrations, thousands of mediations, and under those circumstances, you're called upon to make decisions all the time," Mr. Holtz said. He's got friends who are already rooting for him. Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Clifford Taylor, a judicial ap- pointee of Gov. John Engler, wrote a letter to Sen. Levin praising Mr. Holtz's character. The judge acknowledged that it is not usual for a Republican to recom- mend a Democrat. One of the reasons Mr. Holtz would like to serve on the federal bench is the complexity Leon Cohan will help whittle down candida tes. of the cases that come and currently holds the position before the court. He thinks he's of vice chairman of the Attorney got the stuff to handle whatever Discipline Board. He is also a 19- comes his way. "I think a person has to have year member of the State Bar of Michigan's Character and Fitness a quality legal mind, an extreme Committee and holds positions amount of experience, a willing- with the State Democratic Party. ness to listen, and foremost, a dis- He said he's harbored judicial as- tinguished demeanor," he said. Mr. Holtz's wife, Judith, is a mag- pirations for years. "I've been a trial lawyer all my istrate in the 48th and 52nd dis- life, I've litigated dozens of kinds trict courts. Correction The photograph of artist Lin- da Zalla which appeared on Page 80 of the Dec. 27 issue was inadvertently credited to photographer Daniel Lippitt. The photograph was taken by Leo Knight Photography. is* Publicity Madlines The normal deadline for local news and publicity items is noon Thursday, eight days prior to issue date. The dead- line for out-of-town obituar- ies is 10 a.m. Tuesday, three days prior to issue date. All material must be type- written, double-spaced, on 872 x 11 paper and include the name and daytime telephone number of sender. Albert Holtz believes he's got the right stuff. THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN MICHIGAN MICHIGAN DESIGN CENTER Experience the luxury of owning a Kohler 3.5 gal. toilet These superior flushing toilets are available in select areas only, in this case, two short blocks from the tunnel exit in down- town Windsor. The best part for you, the discriminating shop- per, is that your U.S. dollar is worth much more in Windsor. We have 1 and 2 piece toilets in a variety of colors in stock for you to take home today. Floor Sample Sale Semi Annual SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 9 AM-5 PM OUR "DESIGNER ON CALL" DESIGNERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS DURING SAMPLE SALE MICHIGAN DESIGN CENTER, the resource marketplace for the interior design profession, is home to 40 showrooms offering extraordinary home furnishings by the most sought-after names in the business. THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER® 276 WYANDOTTE ST. E., WINDSOR, ONTARIO PHONE: 519-256 ,4947 FAX: 519-256-1665 wl e-mail: vets@mnsi.net Rachel Bellack, Sid Awerbuck w • Q GOYEAU ST. TUNNEL VETERAN PLUMBING McDOUGAL ST. PA RK ST. TUNN EL EXIT VETERAN PLUMBING & SUPPLIES Some Showrooms Closed, but lighted for your window viewing ....... NOW, AREN'T YOU GLAD WE SHARED THE SECREP Michigan Design Center, 1700 Stutz Troy, is located 3 blocks east of Coolidge, north off of Maple (15 Mile Road). 810/649-4772 • 60%Th 7n0L OR I / U MORE OFF SHOWROOM LIST PRICES Mc-IGAN DeyG\ ceNeR SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 12 NOON-5 PM THE VERY FINEST INTERIOR FURNISHINGS FROM THE FINEST MANUFACTURERS IN THE BUSINESS! • MDC is open to consumers just 4 days a year! • All items sold AS IS, all sales final • Payments must be made by CASH OR CHECK • You may take-with or delivery arrangements must be made at time of purchase at customer's expense; delivery must be accepted within 10 days $4. 00 Admission COS A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit COTS