A Great Experience 4 <0 99 PARK A SCOTT LACHMAN Special to the Jewish News '99 Sale Price I just returned from participating in the 1999 JCC Maccabi Games in Houston. I was proud to be one of the 1,500 athletes from 25 cities and countries around the world. As a second-year participant, I was still quite unsure of what to expect. Honestly, I envisioned hearing people communicate with different accents, saying "Shalom y'all" while wearing cowboy boots and hats. All kidding aside, I encountered warm, southern hospitality: The Houston community did a remarkable job planning and hosting the games. The opening ceremonies were held at the beautiful campus of the University of Houston. Though the arena was smaller than the Palace of Auburn Hills, it was filled with an unbelievable amount of spirit and excite- ment. The Jewish athletes filled the arena ready to participate in a week of sports, cultural events and developing new friendships. Each athlete wanted to experience something different and, of course, all wanted to bring home a medal. I was one of the many who experienced this accomplishment. True it wasn't the Olympics, but to me it was a medal for the Jewish community of Detroit. I would like to pass the word to other Jewish teens in our community to get involved and to participate in the JCC Maccabi Games in 2000 and beyond. As a member of the Detroit delegation, I would like to thank the count- less volunteers, coaches and host families who helped make this year's Maccabi a great experience for all of us. I was fortunate to be hosted by a caring and loving host family. Many of the athletes now have families in Houston that they can call their own. The commitment froin all those involved helped make the 1999 JCC Maccabi Games a spectacular week for me and the other athletes. 14, is the son of Janice and Michael Lachman of Farmington Hills. He was a member of the Detroit Maccabi tennis delegation for the second straight year, earning a bronze medal in singles competition. Scott Lachman, .. $27,025* . 0% FINANCE Rebate Up To $3000 36 Mo. Lease • $399 Due at Delivery • $0 Down Available 1999 '99 Sale Price NTURY - • - 17,471 0% FINANCE $1500 Rebate 36 Mo. Lease • $770 Due at Delivery • $0 Down Available 36 Mo. Lease • $889 Due at Delivery • Including Refundable Security Deposit 4.• $1000 REBATE OR 0% FINANCING 36 Mo. Lease • $1288 Due at Delivery! HUGE SAVINGS & REBATES ON ALL REMAINING 1998s! 1998 $ 11 a 1998 S 010 QA 1 REGAL I 714J131 PARK ULTIMA 7/111•11 Grand River & 10 Mile • Farmington Hills Open: Mon & thurs 9-9; Tues, Wed, Fri 9-6 they won medals in four events. Greg Heimlich won three medals, two as part of a combined relay team with swimmers from other cities. The JCC Maccabi Games, spon- sored by the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America, were begun in 1982 for Djewish teens 13 to 16. They are designed to offer competition in vari- ous disciplines, spark new friendships and build Jewish identity. Echoing the feelings of other . Detroit coaches, Roger Black said his table tennis team, which competed in Houston, "carried on the Detroit Maccabi tradition of intense, friendly ,ycompetition. Corrections Last week's results from Houston should have included that Reva Gorbaty won a gold medal in 15-to- 16-year-old bowling. Also in Houston, Scott Lachman won a bronze medal in 14-year-old boys tennis, winning 7-6, 7-6 in 110- degree heat. Detroit Medalists CHERRY HILL Swimming 15 16 Girls 400 Medley Relay Bronze: Lindsey Stern, Elyse Landa, Leah Karchin, Emily Canosa - 15 16 Mixed 200 Freestyle Relay Bronze: Andrew Schwartz, Emily Canosa, Leah Karchin, Greg Heimlich Also: Greg Heimlich won silver on the 400 combined medley relay and bronze on the 400 combined freestyle relay. - In-line hockey Gold: Detroit Plus tax, title, plate & dot. ** 36 month closed-end lease based on approved credit, 12,000 miles per year. AD rebates to dealer or 0% - 2.9%. 12-36 mo. applies on purchases only. Offer ends 8/31/99 Depression Study If you've been diagnosed with Major Depression, or know someone who has, there is a medical research study currently being conducted in your area which may be of interest to you. The study is designed to test the safety and effectiveness by physicians specializing in the treatment of Major Depression. Study participants will receive study drug, study-required medical examinations and laboratory evaluations at no cost. To find out more, call 248-932-1905. Advertise in our Arts & Entertainment Section! „ (9/ „,/- JNArts & Entertainment Call The Sales Department DETROIT JEW= NEWS JIN (248)354-7123 Ext. 209 8/27 1999 Detroit Jewish News 123