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lessons, and the children are seeing a part
of life to which they aren't usually ex-
posed.
"It has been a worthwhile project,
mainly because it teaches the kids the
meaning of tzedakah," he said. "They get
to see the people in Detroit, people who
don't have much."
Leonard Baruch, executive director of
Congregation Shaarey Zedek, said he is
Dr. Mark Diem impressed with Dr.
Diem's devotion to caus-
es as well as his demeanor.
"Dr. Diem is an unusual person in that
he is exceedingly compassionate in a qui-
et, unobtrusive way," Mr. Baruch said.
He said the Christmas Day event with
the Salvation Army has strengthened the
congregation's ties to the community.
"It is exceedingly helpful for the con-
gregation, for the community, for the Sal-
vation Army and for the people who
receive assistance on that day," he said.
Wally Klein, another Bloomfield Hills
resident, was nominated for her work by
the Junior League of Birmingham.
Ms. Klein was instrumental in initi-
ating First Night/Birmingham, a popu-
lar, alcohol-free New Year's Eve
celebration for families.
Additionally, Ms. Klein has served on
the boards of Planned Parenthood, Her-

nior League's Heart of Gold nomination
committee. "She wasn't a born-and-bred
Michigander who had ties all over the place.
Wally Klein Her commitment came from
her heart."
Ms. Klein has been involved in civic and
family organizations since childhood. In
fact, her mother received a similar award
in her native Omaha, Neb., nine years ago.
"I have always been involved with com-
munity organizations," she said. "When I
moved here I wanted to set root down. I
could not imagine not getting involved."

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Chametz Mobile
Collection Sunday

long Cathedral School, Michigan's Chil-
dren, Michigan Association of Communi-
ty Art Agencies, Detroit Youtheatre and
Detroit Opera House.
Relatively new to Michigan, Ms. Klein
started her volunteer activities shortly af-
ter she moved here in 1989 from St. Louis,
a point which sealed her nomination from
the Junior League.
"She just jumped right into the commu-
nity," said Lisa Hysni, chairman of the Ju-

Looking to rid the house of chametz be-
fore Passover?
Yad Ezra, the kosher food bank, is
teaming up with National Council of
Synagogue Youth on Sunday to pick up
unopened boxes of chametz and empty
recyclables. The "Chametz Mobiles" will
be cruising neighborhoods in Southfield,
Oak Park and West Bloomfield from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.
All donations will be distributed to
Yad Ezra clients after Passover. For a
pick-up, call (810) 557-6279, Ext. 1. ❑

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Alicia R. Nelson
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for an appointment

Next time you feed your face, think about your heart.

Go easy on your heart and start cutting back on foods that are high in saturated
fat and cholesterol. The change'll do you good.

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