YOU'LL NEVER GET INVITED AGAIN! (Because all eyes will be on you.) MAYOR Gerald Naftaly, 47, has served as mayor of Oak Park since 1991 and runs unopposed for his fifth term. He previously served as city councilman for three consecutive terms beginning in 1979. His civic service includes serving on the Oak Park Planning Commission, the city's Recreation Advisory Board and the Employees fair) €1,̀Ktr ction : TRUNK SHOW* OCT 29, 30, 31 So what if they're jealous? You'll look and feel fabulous! And there'll be plenty of other special occasions to wear your Kathryn Dianos selection — hand picked by the designer herself! Guest appearance Friday, 12-6pm. Refreshments served. - Hours: Mon-Fri, 10-8 • Sat, 10-6 • Sun, 12-5 *Holiday resort and spring collections. o p,) 4E to 1. c34 ENTERTAINMENT 4 -. music • CITY COUNCIL Raymond Abrams, 74, a self- employed business owner, was first elected to city council in 1985. He has served the city on the community ser- vice board and is on the board of trustees for the Hearts of Livonia. The George Sarkisian, 47, is a power train quality leader and warranty analyst for Ford Motor Co. and a resident of Farmington Hills for 16 years. He served on the committee to increase voter participation. He chairs the Hachig Kazarian Music Scholarship Fund at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City and is a group leader in a quest to establish a 10-acre pet and domesticated animal exercise park known as the Animal Fields of Freedom in Farmington Hills. He is single. - 6525 Telegraph Road at Maple • (248) 203 9050 J Retirement System. The 45-year resi- dent of Oak Park is a vice president of investments at Paine Webber in Farmington Hills. He is ,a member of Congregation Beth Abraham Hillel Moses. dance • fun MAYOR Nancy Lee Bates retired from her posi- tion as a legal assistant with the House of Representatives. A 30-year resident of Farmington Hills, she has been on the council for 10 years and served as mayor in 1993 and mayor pro tern in 1992 and in 1999. She is a trustee with the Farmington Community Foundation, a delegate to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and a council representa- tive to the city's Commission for Children, Youth and Families. She is married and has three children. CITY COUNCIL Vicki Barnett, 45, is an investment advisor and licensed stockbroker with LPL Financial Services and a resident of Farmington Hills for 18 years. A coun- cil member since 1995, she has served as mayor pro tem as well. She volun- city must continue to give strong support to the multicultural commis- sion, urging people to join. The makeup of the commission reflects the diversi- ty of the community. The good work of the committee helps to maintain harmony in the community. The city promoting the multicultural committee brings diversity to other city boards and commissions. Currently; the commission's work is on target. Ql , (248) 356-6000 The racial or ethnic tension that has arisen in some communities hasn't been prevalent in the Farmington schools. This, in part, is due to excellent police- school liaison programs. All parties should continue to work closely to ensure this doesn't become a problem in the future, The city should continue to cooperate with the school board in pro- viding anti-dmglanti-alcohol information-to students. The school board must continue to work in conjunction with the city to construct build- ings that are compatible with the surrounding community. The city and schools must work together to make sure traffic flows smoothly and safely. Q2 Our My Window on the World' and Once Upon A Time' programs help preschoolers get a leg up. We provide them with activities in math, reading, science and music. And since young children learn best through hands-on-experience, it's a good idea to involve their feet, too. Farmington Hills Farmington West Bloomfield 6615 Middlebelt Road 38325 West 14 Mile Road. 25005 Middlebelt Road (248) 477-4040 (248) 661-5850 (248) 855-1963 KinderCare Advertise in our Arts & Entertainment Section! Call The Sales Department 10/22 JNArts & Entertainment 1999 24 Detroit Jewish News (248) 354.7123 Ext. 209 DET&orx zEvnge MEWS tliN frr ern, COUNCIL PoPulatmn. Farmington Hills is an erhnieallY diverse city with a Nvell-e The city and its residents work well together. The city coun c il has been repre- El sented by many ethnic groups, including Jews, Chaldeans, Italians, as well as Anglo- Americans, and they work well together. African-Americans serve on many boards and commissions in the city, including the arts commission and many others. The inci- dents of racial strife in Farmington Hills are very. rare. The schools are doing an excel- lent job in teaching students about the merits and special qualities of other cultures. The United States is unique in that so many diverse peoples have brought the best of