wore a striped shirt. And he has curly hair like my husband (Sam) did when he was young." She decided to focus her second story on street smarts, and her second on gun safety after the massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. "Plus you hear about shootings all the time in the news; it's devastating." Each time, she wrote one version, then rewrote it and rewrote it again. "It [the first book] started as a more complicated story, but I made it shorter so children themselves could read it. But it's not so easy to write concisely and succinctly. You have to choose your words very carefully." Bernstein also decided to add graphics with pictures that children could color, makinc, the books interactive. Then she tested them out on children at local public schools. They loved them. And they had a few ideas. "I asked, 'What should happen to E. Pominonous next?' So far, they've sug- gested water safety, fire, dealing with strangers, medicine." She noted how little has changed since she was a girl. "Fifty years ago, these were relevant issues," she said. "Even though our soci- ety seems so much more complex, the stories [of E. Pominonous] are still rele- vant — and the kids I've read them to have found them to be, as well." How can Hospice of Michigan help? For 20 years, Hospice of Michigan has cared for people at the end of life, enabling them to live fully and comfortably, free from pain, surrounded by the people and things important to them. Hospice of Michigan works with each patient's primary physician to create a plan of care based on individual needs. With warmth and compassion, our expert staff addresses the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the people who seek our care. husband in his final days. I would not have made it through without the comfort Hospice brought to both of us." — Marion August What is exceptional about the Jewish Hospice Program? This is a special program that ensures your loved one is cared for in a way that is familiar and comfortable— whether in your own home, a hospital or nursing home, or our Farmington Hills Hospice Home. We assist with kosher meals, observation of Jewish customs and holidays, and scheduling rabbinic visits. Our staff respects and honors Jewish cultural and spiritual traditions. "Re'eh Veonyeynu." The Torah is read at both morning and afternoon servic- es. The Torah portion for both servic- es is Exodus 32:11 14 and Exodus 34:1-10. Three persons are called up. In the afternoon, the third person also reads the haftara, which is Isaiah 55:6 to 56:8. • Special significance of this fast: The 17th of Tammuz begins the three-week period of mourning known in Hebrew as beyn ha-met- zarim ("between the straits"), which ends on Tisha b'Av. Commonly, this period is known simply as "The Three Weeks." During this time, Jews do not have weddings, parties or other celebrations; live music is not played; haircuts are not permit- ted (some men also do not shave); some people also do not buy new clothing or make improvements to their homes. "Hospice helped me care for my Myth Ict;reavel www.hom.org 1111111111iV, 4 Seasons Coupon Home Service Call Study Tours for imaginative Travelers rkey Jewish• Life Hi guk Goddess Temples Archaeological Digs We're here to help you now. 1-888-466-5656 on your gas barbecue - any make or Re. $50 gra O inclz.ides irr t 1/2 hour-- parts extra expires 7/12301 Czech Reis oblic call for appointment 855-0303 Cashes Art Nouveau Folk Festivals Archaeological Digs Intimate Groups Affordable Luxury Off the beaten path Fun Dr. Rashid Ergener. lecturer/guide. Turkey Dr. 1- ► ana Srackova. guide. Czech Republic Dr. Adrienne Momi. lecturer/US flacon (800) 228-0593 ext 12 wwvv.mgthie-traveleom irrfoemgthi- --iraveleom Adveintoire reava for yaw- Mind I 4 Seasons Fireplace Barbecue 30903 Orchard Lake Rd. Farmington Hills Yt, In the plaza between 13 & 14 Mile, between Gap & tj traxx Open Sundays :Warn to 5pm Monday —Thursday I Oam to 9pm, -Fridays I Oam to 5pm Closed Saturdays For sales & service call 248- 855-0303 Lani :=;:", - 1111111111111111, 11111111111m MEM ' NM= ''.. : , 7/6 2001 81