WORLD WALK '99 AT SOMERSET NORTH Big Beaver and Coolidge Roads Saturday, March 20, 1999 8-9:30 A.M. Kohn travels more than 100 days a year to call on his far-flung list of clients — from Canada to Argentina and Europe. He makes at least four trips each year to Israel, where he has 18 clients. To fight the loneliness of being away from his West Bloomfield home, Kohn often takes his family on his business trips. "We all have a great time, and the kids are getting a real international education," he said. Kohn and his wife, Marilyn Naiman- Kohn, an attorney with her own prac- tice, have two daughters and two sons. He coaches his children on both the Akiva girls and boys basketball teams, working two games and two practices a week into his schedule. Shlomo Sperka of Oak Park has been appointed interim director for the Master of Arts in Industrial Relations pro- gram at Wayne State University's College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs. Sperka has taught at WSU and University of Alan Mandel Michigan-Dearborn. He is a lawyer, labor arbitra- tor and former director of the Michigan Bureau of Employment Relations. Aryeh Caroline has been hired as the new director of marketing and business administration for Michigan Jewish Institute, a nationally accredited, four-year Jewish college in Oak Park. presented by The Somerset Collection NORT HWEST with support from This leads to more traveling — to New York and Toronto for basketball tournaments. Kohn also is on the board and executive board of Akiva, and is past president of the Zeiger Lodge of B'nai B'rith. The family belongs to Young Israel of Oak Park and Bais Chabad of West Bloomfield. "Ken is a great asset to Akiva and an excellent role model for the kids," said Michael Greenbaum, Akiva board president who has known Kohn for 10 years. "He took over the boys basketball team and got it back on track, and he started the girls team. He has instilled a lot of spirit and competitiveness into the program." ❑ Robert Ferngren presented with the Greater Detroit Chapter of ITVA 1998 Golden Cassette Award for Best Musical Score for his song "Make a Better Day." The song is used in all publici for the United Way Torch Drive. S Walk the world indoors at Somerset North and help the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County help abused children. You'll receive a passport for stamping at several stops during the walk -- and goodies along the way! You'll be providing an important community service while you have fun! And, there is a continental breakfast after the walk There is a drawing for all registered participants (a person with • 11111 . pre-paid pledges of $20 or more). Prizes include: 1 4 round trip tickets to Orlando, Florida compliments of 10 NORTHWEST AIRLINES. Gift certificates from Somerset North Collection stores. Merchandise from Somerset Collection stores. For the younger people, Nestor, the Spring Bunny will be available for photos. • Face painting by Kappa Delta Sorority Alumni. • Entry fee: $20 minimum pre-paid pledges or sponsorship per child. Parents may walk free!! The elementary and middle school with the most participants (minimum 25) will receive $250, given by the Somerset Collection. THE MISSION OF THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT COUNCIL IS TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN AND TO BE THE LEADING RESOURCE IN THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCA- TION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT AND RESEARCH, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMUNITY. An export workshop will be hosted by the Service Corps of Retired Executives 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at the McNamara Building, Detroit. To register, call (313) 226- 7957. Standard Federal Bank will sponsor "Detroit A'Bloom" at the 81st annual Builders Home and Detroit Flower Show Thursday- Sunday, March 18-21, at the Cobo Conference-Exhibition Center. The C.A. Muer Restaurant Corporation hired three new execu- tives. Robert Ferngren has joined the company as chief operating officer; Alan Mandel has been A business plan work- appointed senior vice shop will be offered by president of finance; Ronald Pollack the Service Corps of Ronald Pollack is execu- Retired Executives tive regional chef for the 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Atlantic division of the company. March 18, at the McNamara Building, Detroit. To register, call Scott Stern, president of Big (313) 226-7957. 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