4460 Orchard Lake Poocl West Bloomfield, MI 48323 phone: 248.683.1010 wen! aired ofc70051 cHoo4eld Assisfeci iivincj, Council Backs Affirmative Action Without Quotas A fter a yearlong study, the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit says that affirma- tive action programs should be encouraged to level the playing field for all citizens, as long as quotas are not used. After seven months of study that included meetings with legislators, clergy, educators and program direc- tors, the council adopted six princi- ples. They are: 1. Race-conscious programs that address the continuing negative effects of past discrimination are not only legitimate, but should be encouraged, as long as race is rust one of many factors considered. 2. The Jewish communirv's long- standing position in support of pro- grams to eliminate discrimination against racial and ethnic minorities and women is reaffirmed in light of current attempts to terminate such programs. 3. Affirmative action programs that reach our to specific racial or ethnic groups for the purposes of recrui:ment, diversity, remedial edu- cation or other efforts to "level the playing field" should be supported, short of establishing governmental, race-determinative preferences in education, contracting or employ- ment. 4. Private enterprises should be encouraged CO seek out members of different racial and ethnic groups to create a di\erst workforce and to pro- mote_ respect for diversity throughout the ,...,,Tnnunitv. -; New affirmative action pro- grai:Is should be developed at univer- sities, in government and in the pri- vate sector that seek to benefit eco- nomically and educationally disad- vantaged ,groups, but that do nor make decisions on admission, employment or awarding of contracts primarily on the basis of one's race. gender or ethnicity. 6. The use of quotas of any kind should not be a component of any affirmative action program. A TOURS AVAILABLE DAILY call 248.683.1010 Harry Kirsbaurn New Perils For Sinai Hospital? series of anticipated spend- ing reductions at the fiscally challenged Detroit Medical Center could lead to closing Sinai Hospital, a historically Jewish institution. A Jewish Federation leader, however, expressed hope that it will remain open. According ro Wednesday's Detroit Free Press, Sinai Hospital, a northwest Detroit hospital founded in 1953 as a Jewish facility and sold in early 1997 to the DMC for 565 million, is in "deep financial trouble," and its possi- ble shutdown is a "cur getting closer scrutiny." Federation Chief Operating Officer Mark Davidoff said he has received no indication from the DMC that Sinai will be closing. Saying that the com- munity has "a continuing interest in there being a Jewish hospital," he said he was sure the center would "engage us in an appropriate way if there's something to discuss. The health system is facing losses that "might surpass $100 miliion .' this year, according to the Free Press, but DMC Vice President of Corporate in Studios and suites with private baths Three well planned daily meals Emergency call systems will] catered services Housekeeping and linen services Round the clock staffing Nurse manager keauticui surroundings Personal care assistance Medical supervision Spa with pool and exercise room created especiaily Scheduled activities Game room Library for elder adults. Hair salon Sundries shop am. Transportation Valet parking for residents Public Affairs Juliette Okotie-Eboh said" it is not yet clear whether the $100 million projection is accurate. She said that as of October, the DMC had operating losses of at least $40.5 million. Okotie-Eboh said that the possibility of Sinai closing, along NATith much of , he Free Press article, is "pure speculation. David Page, Jewish Federation ot Metropolitan Detroit president tram 1992 t3 1995 and a DMC board mem- ber, was one of two people the Free Press article named as a potential interim suc- cessor to DMC's top executive, David Campbell, who resigned this week. Okotie-Eboh said that no succes- sion plan for Campbell has yet been determined and "the top slot remains vacant." Page's secretary said he was refer- ring all DMC-relayed calls to DMC Chair Lloyd Sempel. Mark Schlussel. another past president of the Fecie=ion and current DMC board member, could not be reached by phone for comment Wednesday. —Julie Weiner Largest Selection Of Rockers and Gliders $10.00 OFF WITH THIS AD Wood Rockers from .... $98.00 '168.00 Gliders from Child's Rockers from ... $48.00 Rocker Cushions & Accessories FREE LAYAWAY WE SHIP ANYWHERE YOUR D° DUTAiliER I 21325 Telegraph HEADQUARTERS (Between 8 & 9 Mile) Southfield (248) 948-1060 36539 Gratiot Ave. 3337 Auburn Rd. 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