life c cies July 20 Yossi and Etty Berkowitz of Miami Beach, Fla., are pleased to announce the birth of their firstborn son, Phillip Sidney (Pinchas Berkowitz Shmuel). Proud grandparents are Rabbi Dov and Leah Berkowitz of Southfield, Mrs. Miriam Grossbaum of Melbourne, Australia, and Rabbi Dovid Leib Grossbaum of New York. Thrilled great-grandmother is Mrs. Lois Brodax of Los Angeles, Calif. Phillip is named in loving memory of his great-grandfathers Phillip Brodax and Pinchas Shmuel Krinsky. May 21 Proud parents Sherri Gerber-Somers and David Somers of Farmington Hills announce the birth of Savannah Isabella Somers. Her lov- Somers ing and excited grandparents are Steve and Joyce Gerber of Ann Arbor, Ronald Somers of Northville and Sandy Somers of New Boston. Great- grandmother Sarah Schneider lives in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Savannah is named for her grandfathers Irving Schneider and Samuel Gerber. May 16 Brian and Cadi Polk of Dayton, Ohio, are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Yvonne "Evie" Celia (Tsilla Ettel). Proud grand- Polk parents are Eileen and Richard Polk of Huntington Woods and Mary and Gary Youra of Dayton. Sharing their joy are first-time great-grandparents Marcia Klain of West Bloomfield, Cathy and Bill Clark of Dayton, and June and Al Youra of Boca Raton, Fla. Evie is named in loving memory of her great-grandmother Edith Polk and her great-great-grandmothers Tsilla Baumgart and Yvonne Clark. Oct. 22 Mindy (Kasmer) and Todd Lee of Flint are ecstatic to announce the birth of their son, Connor Logan. Excited grandparents are Lynn and Richard Lee Kasmer of West Bloomfield and Linda and Richard Lee of Flint. Also sharing in the joy of Connor's arrival are great- grandparents Marion and Jay Grant. Connor is named in loving memory of his maternal great-grandfather Harry Kasmer. Learning water safety skills and how to swim is a life-long process. Year-round perpetual swim lessons is a must for teaching young children the importance of water safety and awareness. 11 .11111 0 11111* SwinruLessons BirthdayaPartieS* (4 months - 12 years of age) (Offered on Saturdays throughout the year) (Offered Mon. - Thurs. and on Sundays throughout the year) (Weekdays frcTM 12:00pm-1:00pm & Fridays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm) Pre-register for lessons online at goldfishswimschoolcom Where the experience is gOiden. Now Franchising a GOLDEN! experience at goldfishfranchise.com Birmingham (248) 644-1914 Farmington Hills (248) 596-1914 Ann Arbor (734) 864-5555 Call now to register! Coming to Rochester, Clarkston & Grand Rapids in 20R.; CANTOR SAMUEL GREENBAUM Certified Mohel Skill, Sensitivity and Tradition come together to create your special Bris. Benjamin Michael Shultz, son of Polly and Corey Shultz, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Temple Beth Torah in Shultz Fremont, Calif. Sharing this special day will be grandmother Shirley Shultz of West Bloomfield and grandparents Arlene and Alan Goldfarb of Fremont. Benjamin is also the grandson of the late Morris Shultz. Benjamin will be in the eighth grade at Homer Junior High in Fremont. One of his most meaningful tzeda- kah projects was aiding George Mark Children's House, for those with life- limiting illnesses. Answering all of your anesthetic & aftercare needs. (248) 855-A BOY (2269) Office: (248) 547-7970 perfectnow@excite.com and How To Submit Announcements ✓ Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th. For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello® thejewishnews.com or (248) 351-5147 for information or for a mailed or emailed copy of guidelines. I 1 r r :slow off $15 0 off $20 0 off I L sup 11 I 1 $7500 11 11 $100"" I 1 purchase .1 1 purchase II purchase II .111, 11. NMI NM WM ME MI OM NM Fall Merchandise Arriving Daily Still located in West Bloomfield Plaza 248/855-3214 'speCidi orders, previous sages and loyavvcrys excluded. One discount per customer Monday-Friday 10:00 am-5:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm Pre-Tax amount. Must Pies?rtt CoOPon. Give N' Get Friendship Circi tpfferEOMMYgust 14 2011 August 11 e 2011 41