b'THOUGHTS ~What a greathighlight of the Olympics, he said, it would be uOlympics! Ithe march of nations during the opening ceremonies. As I watched the opening ceremonies watched as muchit occurred to me that Mr.Dreyfus had been =- coverage on theabsolutely correct. As the nations moved along NBC (Nothingthe track to their positions, I noticed that the But Commer members of each country\'s delegation looked cials) network as 0I could. I\'ll admitlike what one would expect - the China delegaChinese people, tion was made up offor examthat I yelled onceple. Until you get to the United States. The orUnited States delegation looked like someone twice at the television to roottook one representative from each of the other on American Con delegations and said. "O.K., you go stand testants, (like myunder the USA sign."Being American means yelling from my apartment in Lawrence, Kansasbeing part of a big melting pot. Sure, there is would help). As I was watching America kickstill going to be bias in the United States, but some, er, participate in the games, twotake a look at your own crews - almost every thoughts came to mind.contractor I know has a crew mix of different The first was I recalled the words of Leecolor and religions. but those crews are proud Sherman Dreyfus, the former Governor ofto be part ofwe can just Wis that company. If consin who delivered the keynote presentationextend that feeling to say that no matter how BY THOMASJ.THOMPSONat the Opening Luncheon at the convention lastdifferent we are, we are still Americans, then MRCAASSOCIATEyear. He said that the Olympics would show maybe we can make America just that much case what makes America great. It wouldn\'t bebetter. " ECUTIVE DIRECTORthe athletic competitions that would be the(ONTIIWEO ON PAGE7 OAKLAND METAL SALES, INC. 1155 Centre Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 COPPERMISCELLANEOUS eCold Rolled Copper Sheet & CoilRoof Panel & Siding Systems in various Metals & Lead Coated CopperLengths available from several different Mfgrs. PRE FINISHED & MILL FINISH ALUMINUMCopper Slating Nails .024to.125 are availableExpansion Joints & STEELSTAINLESS STEELLead Sheets & Pipe Covers 304 & Teme Coated StainlessCopper Bars ePAC Clad Painted Steel SheetsSolder Prime Galvanized Steel Sheets We also carry a complete line of Rain Carrying Goods in various metals. Call or Fax your inquiries/orders today! (810) 377-8847 or Fax (810) 377-4196(800) 243-0672'