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Many tears were shed when the young adults spoke about their situa- tions. Julie Cummings, Brenda Rosenberg, Barbara Ashley and Florine Mark were among the patrons. Attorney Harriet Rotter reveals the five friends every woman needs. IN THE NEWS Amy Alkon, formerly of Farmington Hills and the daughter of Lorraine and Sheldon Alkon, has a syndicated advice column, "Ask the Advice Goddess." Detroiters can read her col- umn in the Metro Times. The September issues of some national magazines have featured our local fashion mavens. In Mirabella, Linda Dresner is featured. Lori Karbal's namesake Birmingham store, Lori Karbal, is photographed in In Style and Sandy Schreier is in the Best and Worst Dressed issue of People. Friends checkup." She suggested each ttonery Harriet woman must ask herself ques- Rotter of Bingham tions about her job skills, Farms doesn't computer literacy, credit rat- agree with the ing, insurance policies and all sona b "Diamonds are a Girl's financial matters. Best Friend." To sum up her enlightening At the opening luncheon speech, the five best friends of the Sisterhood of Temple include: a banker, financial Beth El, she discussed the planner, CPA, insurance agent CARLA JEAN "Five Best Friends Every and lawyer. Rotter reiterated SCHWARTZ Woman Should Have." Even that these "friends" are impor- though diamonds and sister- Local Columnist tant so women can be aware hood were not among her list of their financial situation of essential friends, the group regardless of their marital status. found her speech informative and Of course, at the end of her speech entertaining. she added her sixth best friend — her President Deena Lockman greeted rabbi, who was in the crowd. the group, while Jill Some of the Syme introduced the other people prominent divorce spotted at the sis- attorney. "She has terhood luncheon more energy than included Elaine anyone I know and Sturman, Elma is a force of nature," Rader, Annette said Syme. Fink, Mary Fink, Rotter told the Renda Hertz, women to have a Bobbi Charnas, yearly "financial A Clockwise from top: Florine Mark and Ariela Shani wore David Yurman necklaces in anticipation of his appearance at the Beat the Odds event. Brenda Rosenberg and Barbara Ashley attended the Beat the Odds benefit. 0 ■ CELEBRATION CONNECTION .DIRECTORY in our Classified Section Jill Syme, Harriet Rotter and Deena Lockman greeted guests at the Temple Beth El Sisterhood luncheon. , Ariela Shani, Lois Shaevsky and Ruthe Young. BEAT THE ODDS The "Beat the Odds" Scholarship Fund benefit recently held at Neiman Marcus was successful in spite of the fact that jewelry designer David Yurman could not attend due to bad weather. The event raised more than $6,000 to benefit high school seniors TEDDY BEAR PARADE "Teddy Bears on Parade" will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Parade Studio in Detroit to benefit the Child Abuse and Neglect Council. The family event includes a sneak preview of this year's Thanksgiving Parade floats. Lois Shaevsky is the grandparent chairman, while Velva Clark and Anne Weiner are the parade chair- men. Some of the organizers include Janice and Fred Morganroth, Sydell and Doug Schubot, Jane and Larry Sherman, Judy Solomon, Elyse Essick and Gayle and Mark Kahn. For information, call Doris August at (248) 332-7173. NOTES The National Kidney Foundation's soiree benefit raised more than $50,000. The Northwest Child Rescue Junior League has added an additional $10,000 to the endowment fund. Haberman Fabrics is sponsoring Sew for the Cure. No sewing skills needed for the Oct. 8 evening benefit for breast cancer research. For details, call Toby Haberman at (248) 541- 0010. Ruth Fuller has donated a quilt for the Oct. 10, raffle for the new Family Aquatic Center on Farmington Road in West Bloomfield. Call the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Center for tickets at (248) 738 2500. Shoe designer Donald Pliner will make a personal appearance from noon until 5 p.m. Oct. 14, at Sundance Shoes in West Bloomfield. -