; s; THE ONE & ONLY Sugayon, whose new spot, Encore North Park Bistro, in Southfield's North Park Towers, has made people happy. MAIL DEPT. ... `-`I am giving a benefit (American Cancer Society), Friday, March 17, and must tell you about the owner of Excalibur Banquet Hall, who was kind enough to let us use his banquet hall for this event. "In an age where a majority of people in the world are so self- absorbed, and unconcerned with the troubles of others, this is a wonderful gesture. "That a restaurant owner cares enough about others to extend his banquet hall, wait staff and employ- ees to provide this service to me and the cancer society is a wonderful ges- ture." — Irene Slobin of West Bloomfield tine ecials THE NEW WHOLE Foods Market that recently opened on Orchard Lake Road and 14 Mile, is its largest in Michigan ... The chain is also the nation's biggest natural and organic food supermarket ... This newest in the chain has over 35,000 square feet ... including Sperber's Kosher Gourmet Carry-Out. HELLO FROM ... Aaron Kerbis ... now living in California ... phone is (760) 432-0076. COCO'S KORNER ... "There's also a 'pet menu' for our dining plea- sure at L'Ermitage in California. But if we have special needs or are just too persnickety, we can have our meals custom-prepared. "Also, if people , are too overloaded with their luggage to bring our toys along, L'Ermitage has several possibil- ities, including a 'Bite the Man' toy, perfect for those pit-bull wannabes." HOUSEHOLD HINTS ... Cakes of soap last longer if you unwrap them and let them dry out a few weeks before using ... A 100 watt bulb gives considerably more light than four 25-watters ... Costs much less, too ... Save money by making sure your refrigerator door closes tightly ... Try closing it on a piece of paper ... If the paper isn't gripped, you may need a new gasket ... a very wise investment ... If the door has been banged hard or twisted, the hinges may be off-kilter ... and need adjustment. THANKS ... for the many well- wishes following my recent ice-slip- ping mishap ... Being laid up in a hospital and physical-therapy rehab center is no fun ... But you do get to meet a lot of wonderful people. lib Served Monday - Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm YOUR CHOICE OF: • Cup of Soup & Salad • Sandwich & Salad • Sandwich and Cup of Soup $395 - OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER 7-DAYS ❑ CI NO 4189 Orchard Lake Road Orchard Lake 248-865-0000 Fax: 248-865-0020 * k . 41 2/25 2000 95