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These funds support care and pro- grams for people faced with Alzheimer's in our state. Please consider checking this box and showing your support for this cause. The services of the Alzheimer's Association are invaluable to those faced with this terrible disease. Wendy Strip, vice president of development and communications Alzheimer's Association Southfield Correction • In "Empty Bowls To Fight Hunger:' (March 12, page 30), this girl should have been iden- tified as Sophie Eizen of Royal Oak. 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Come to the family-friendly Ninth Annual Cantor Sam and Mona Greenbaum Concert on Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m., at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. A trio comprising Susanne Ortner- Roberts, John Marcinizyn and Doug Levine will explore the art of communi- cation and innovation within traditional genres, including klezmer, gypsy jazz, swing and more. Admission is $5 per person, maximum $15 per family, and includes an after- glow. Clarinetist and saxophonist Susanne Ortner-Roberts, originally from Germany, researches Eastern European music. Her story has been told in a book, Living the Dream, by German television journalist Helga Fuhst. John Marcinizyn plays guitar and banjo and is a composer. Pianist Doug Levine is also a composer, arranger, music director and teacher in Pittsburgh. The Greenbaum Concert was estab- lished by the Greenbaums' daughter Shiri Gordinier and her husband, Jerry. Patrons include Esther and Donald Simon, Fay Isackson and Sophie Perlstein. Let the Beth Shalom office know if you plan to attend: (248) 547-7970 or cbs@ congbethshalom.org . Billing Coordinator Pamela Turner Collections Analyst Hazel Bender Production By FARAGO & ASSOCIATES Manager Scott Drzewiecki Designers Amy Pollard Pam Sherevan Michelle Sheridan Susan Walker PUBLISHED BY: RENAISSANCE AMEDIA Chairman Michael H. Steinhardt President Arthur M. Horwitz ahorwitz@renmedia.us Chief Operating Officer F. Kevin Browett kbrowett@renmedia.us QUICK CLICK ... Vignettes From The JN Archives Corporate Creative Director Deborah Schultz dschultzl4renmedia.us Mike Smith Detroit Jewish News Foundation Archivist L ast month, the seemingly age- less Mr. Spock passed away. He was 83. 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