Our entire staff wishes our clients, friends & community a HAPPY NEW YEAR firu Stern-Blender arol Blender of Franklin and Dennis and Anita Blender of Bloomfield Hills are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Karbal Blender, to Michael Samuel Stern, son of Tobi and Gary Cooper of Minnetonka, Minn., and Allen Stern of Mendota Heights, Minn. Katie received her bachelor of science in public affairs from Indiana University. She is a business analyst at Target headquarters in Minneapolis. Michael received his bachelor of sci- ence in business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is currently completing his MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. He works for a private equity firm in Minneapolis. A November 2011 wedding is planned in Edina, Minn. BLI 1705760 32550 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hills MI 48334 248.737.4100 n and r Holiday wear is here!!! Great selection of Holiday Dresses and outfits aniving daily! Now carrying Toddler girls. Special %xis for Special Babies, Stop in and choose yours! Still located in West Bloomfield Plaza 248/855-3214 Monday-Friday 10:00 am-5:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm Ellman 99th / rving Merle Ellman celebrated his 99th birthday on Sept. 18 at Knollwood Country Club surrounded by family and friends. He was born on Sept. 16, 1912, in Chicago. The birthday cake was handmade by daughter Donna. Music was performed by nephew Ron Ellman and friends Steve Sussman and Robert Dempster. Attending were Irv's children, Harry and Peggy Ellman, Carol and Robert Grumet, Donna and Harris Faberman; grandchil- dren, Erica and Tal Izraeli, Jeff and Elyse Ellman, Dr. Josh Grumet and Jamie Grumet, Danielle Grumet; great-grandchildren, Zachary Izraeli and Brooke Izraeli, Ellie Bara Grumet. Sadly missed was Irv's adored wife of 66 years, Bluma Ellman. Craig Singer M.D. Certified Mohel lyntr, cell: 248-224-3577 pager: 248-317-0417 Northwest Dermatology Group, P.C. (248) 353-0880 Adelman 50th M artin and Susan Adelman are delighted to mark their 50th wedding anniversary, which was on Sept 2. They will celebrate the event with friends and family at their home this month. They will also celebrate by buying a bed guaranteed not to squeak. t"ae Mention the Jewish News when you book before October 1, 2011 and get $100 off any event or $20 off any session! Photography 4 8 . 5 0 . 1 5 0 8 wwwtovahphotographycorn September 22 2011 113