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Charlotte Teens Set Fantastic Swim Records in Maccabi Competition Page 19-THE NEWS-October, 1988 What a thrill it was for three teenage girls from the Char lotte JCC’s Swim Team to proudly carry the Charlotte banner in the parade of over 2,500 young Jewish athletes at the opening ceremonies for the North American Youth Mac cabi Games. Harry Swimmer of Charlotte had encouraged Ruthie Abel, Amy Goldman and Alexis Lerner to compete at the games in Chicago with other Jewish athletes from the United States, Canada, Mex ico and Israel. Harry joined in the gala opening procession representing Sports for Israel, one of the major sponsors and financial supporters for the Games. The 18th of August began one of the most memorable weeks in competitive sports for these youngsters. You can imagine what it was like for these young swimmers as they marched into the cavernous natatorium of the University of Illinois in Chicago to thie strains of an Israeli marching tune! The large crowd of spec tators stood and cheered as over 400 of the finest young Jewish swimmers from around the world arrayed themselves around the pool. These three unheralded young girls amassed a fan tastic swim record for the Charlotte JCC. Could they have been any more proud of their achievements: 4 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 14 Certificates of Merit for finishing in the top 16 in their category. In addition, they set two Maccabi swim records in the 100 butterfly at 1.08.53 and the 50 freestyle at 28.77. The tension of competition often gave way to the fun and excitement of making new friendships with other Jewish kids who had some of the same interests and aspirations. (L to R) Alexis Lerner, Ruthie Abel, Amy Goldman. The Carolina Agency for Jewish Education in joint sponsorship with Temple Beth El V’Shalom Temple Israel and Consolidated H.S. of Jewish Studies presents Joel Lurie Grishaver master teacher, author, cartoonist, creative chairperson of Torah Aura Productions, Jewish educational personality on Sunday, November 6 Morning — PARENT/CHILD FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM Temple Israel lo a.m.-Noon MtD«ASH Afternoon - STATEWIDE TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP: “TEACHING BIBLICAL TEXTS” Shalom Park 12:30-4 p.m. Evening — COMMUNITY LAY LEADERSHIP ADDRESS: “RE-INVENTING THE JEWISH SCHOOL” Temple BEVS 7-9:30 p.m. Events are open to the community. For registration and further details, contact CAJE, 1727 Providence Road. Charlotte. NC 28207; (704) 366-1948. There was a never ending round of exchanging ad dresses and swapping uniforms or T-shirts and pins among the participants. At the closing ceremonies all the parents and relatives shared an unbelievable burst of pride not only in our girls’ accomplishments but the fan tastic success of the 2,500 Jewish kids who had com peted so well in a week filled with so much fun and camaraderie, some pain and disappointment, but for all of the participants a week of wonderful new friendships and glorious memories. If you would like to join us next year in Jerusalem — that’s right, in Israel — see Stu Epstein at the JCC or talk to Amy, Ruthie or Alexis, but do join us for a very fulfilling Jewish experience. CONFUSED? Any advertising sales man can confuse you with his own peculiar sales pitch on advertis ing rates, marketing areas, circulation, readership, etc., etc., etc. % When you slice through all the advertising mumbo jumbo there is really only one thing to remember: If YOU WANT to Reach the Jewish Market YOU MUST Adver tise in the Charlotte Jewish News. It’s that simple. Wipe out Confusion. Call us today. 366-5007 — OCTOBER CARPET SALE — WEAR-DATED- CARPET WITH STAINBLOCKER GIVES “AMERICAN FLOOR DESIGN” ITS STAMP OF APPROVAL. We’re an official retailer of Wear-Dated® Carpet with StainBlocker". We have an enormous variety of styles and colors, and a friendly, knowledgeable sales staff to help you with your selection. If you want the superior stain protection of Wear-Dated® Carpet, come to the store that knows Wear-Dated® the best. Columbus Mills’ finest—Triple Sheared 100% Continuous Filament Nylon — will not pill or fuzz. $15.49 Completely Installed Over Vi" Padding WEAR-DATED CARPET WITH STAINBLOCKEr AMERICAN FLOOR DESIGN 2848 The Plaza across from VFW 376-1030 Senior Citizen Discount 90 days — sanie as cash CHARGE VZS4* Open M-Sat. 9-6 % f
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