Going Above and Beyond Typical Orthodontists Ask the Orthodontist Annie Slabotsky will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 28, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. She is the daughter Slabotsky of Susan and Larry Slabotsky and the sis- ter of Zack and Ariel. Proud grandpar- ents are Carolyn and Beryl Rosenstein and Sally and Gordon Slabotsky. Annie attends Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. Among her mitzvah projects, she especially enjoyed raising money for Hillel's tuition assistance program through the sale of cards. Rachel Giorgina Wolfe, daughter of Debbie and Michael Wolfe, will read from the Torah as she celebrates her bat mitzvah Friday, Nov. 27, at Temple Israel Wolfe in West Bloomfield. Her proud grand- mother is Doris Taxe. Rachel's late grandparents are George Taxe and Ida and Oscar Wolfe. Rachel is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Beverly Hills. She felt fundraising for the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk was her most meaningful mitzvah project. Being an orthodontist is, In our opinion the greatest occupation imaginable. We don't use the word job because, although it is a responsibility, ifs also a pleasure...and to be quite honest, also a lot of fun! Becoming involved in kid's lives and watching them grow and mature generates tremendous gratification. Changing someone's appearance for the better and seeing his or her setf-esteem increase, is a true delight. In our office, we all try to go that extra mile, and not only make kid's feel comfortable with the environment we have created, but work constantly in boosting their sett MTh and esteem. We want them to grow both physically and emotionally. It is an opportunity to influence others positively and make our community a better place. Or Nelsen Hersh and Dc Marsha Beattie Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Both Dr. Hersh and Dr. Beattie recognize the importance of community involvement. They both live in the lakes area and have become involved with the local school districts, They share a passion for education and volunteer both time and finances to improve local education, both public and private. We participate in medical rnentorship programs and allow local adolescents to 'job shadow.' Dr. Hersh Is also a member of the West Bloomfield school board and enjoys showing kids how science is utilized outside the office by giving science presentations and participating in career day actiities. Community responsibilities don't end with schools but go beyond. By becoming involved with sports leagues, school teams of varying types, extra-curricular activities, gymnastic gyms, dance studios, etc. we recognize the importance of being involved with kids, generate opportunities for them, and help to make a difference in their lives. Drs. Hersh and Beattie and their staff also want to thank all our patients and their families for giving us the honor and opportunity to be a part of your lives, and create beautiful smiles along the wayi If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hersh or Dr. Beanie at the newest state of the art orthodontic facility in West Bloomfield/Commerce Township at (248) 926-4100. Sperber-Wolff B ill Sperber of Farmington Hills is pleased to announce the engage- ment of his son Elliot to Loryn Wolff daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward and Marilyn Wolff of Roslyn Heights, N.Y. Elliot is also the son of the late Esther Sperber. Elliot received his BSE degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and his MBA degree from Columbia Business School in New York. He works in real estate finance at Brookfield Investment Management. Loryn received her BS degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., and works in finance at Blackrock. Both Elliot and Loryn live and work in New York City. A March wedding is planned on Long Island, N.Y. 248-926-4100 hershorthodonfics.corn L_SLi EVENT = o C: - Smith-Rainey G ail and Arnold Smith of West Bloomfield are delighted to announce the engagement of their son Howard Gary Smith to Susan Lee Rainey, daughter of Roberta and Daniel Rusher of Riverview, Fla. Susan received a master of science in nurs- ing from the University of Tampa and a doc- tor of health science from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale. She is an advanced registered nurse practitioner at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Orlando, Fla. Howard received a bachelor of science in engineering and a master of science in bioengineering from the University of Michigan and a doctor of medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He is director of Burn Services, associate program director, Department of Surgical Education, Orlando Regional Medical Center. A May wedding is planned at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. • LOCK I SATURDAY NIGHTS ALL RIGHT FOR DANCING! LOCK IN YOUR MITZVAH ANY SAIL RDAY NIGI-T FOR ONLY $2395 & BE GUARANTEED JORDAN, BLAIRE, LUTALO OR ANDRE! THIS IS A $300 10 $1 200 SAVINGS - THE BEST STAR TRAX OFFER EVER! CALL 248.2616300 OR EMAIL INFO@STARTRAX.COM NOW: HURRY, OFFER ENDS 1.31.2010. WWW.STARTRAX.COM November 26 2009 87