The Michigan Banner November 16, 2012 Edition PDF

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The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
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Leading in Diversity
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
60th thday Celebration

CELEBRATING 23 YEARS! Page 15
AT&T Taking The Lead in Giving

The Michigan Banner was pleased to have the opportunity to join AT&T Director of External Affairs, Gavin Goetz, Executive Director Cherrie Benchley of United Way, and State Representatives Ben Glardon and Kenneth Horn, during the special presentation of the AT&T Foundation donation of $20,000, a part of AT&T Corporate gift to United Way. The Saginaw United Way is a non-profit organization that helps individuals and organizations make positive, long-lasting change in the Saginaw County community. For contribution information, visit www. unitedwaysaginaw.org.
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CHECKUP AMERICA Page 18
GENERATIONS OF EXPERIENCE Page 25
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Politics
By Mike Thompson For The Michigan Banner
Featured Articles
Best wishes to President Obama for his second term

at the stock exchange. A simple way to check it out is to Google search for Karl Rove Fox Megyn Kelly. Not so funny were reactions of various farright pundits that the white establishment no longer maintains power, and so many people are receiving entitlements that they now comprise an irresponsible, freeloading majority of voters. This reflects the wide-open bigotry in some quarters that apparently wont die, regardless of (or because of) Obamas victory. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, said he really didnt feel like fully celebrating because of the tribalism that remains. Obama, as always, will receive no shortage of advice as he enters his second term. To a degree, thats good. We as citizens need to step back at times and give our leaders room to lead, but by offering advice and input, we show that we are engaged. If I were given a genies bottle with three wishes for advice, they would be: (1) Cant we get out of Afghanistan in 2013 instead of stalling until 2014? (2) Every time the middle class is mentioned, the poor should be mentioned also. (3) We have to drive home the point that we are going to run out of oil at some point midcentury, perhaps sooner. On my third point, running out of oil, for the life of me I dont see why people dont see this. Talk about denial! How can we act as though the supply is endless? This is a real challenge for Obama. When Jimmy Carter tried to address the matter during the late 1970s, wearing a symbolic cardigan and so forth, he was hooted out of the room. Now here we are, four decades later, and we still wont face up. Michigans ballot Proposal 3 for alternative energy couldnt even muster one-third support. Must Obama repeat over and over, were going to run out of oil, were going to run out of oil, were going to run out of oil? In closing, regarding media coverage, it goes without saying there should be more substance, but I also have a peeve. Reporters spoke over and over regarding a gender gap in which Mitt Romney was faring far worse among women. Im thinking to myself, there are two genders, so doesnt that mean we also had a gender gap in which Obama was faring much worse among men? But the male gender gap was never mentioned. Well, I guess on the other hand I should be glad they didnt mention the male gender gap, because I have to admit that in this election, the women as a whole were wiser than the men and saved us from Romney. I wish there were a way of finding out how much money the TV stations raked in from all those campaign ads. This will sound jealous and petty, so maybe it is, but it always struck me that print media provides the more in-depth coverage, at least for state and local election races, but TV gets the lions share of the campaign ad money. If TV devoted half the enthusiasm to local elections as to Friday night high school football, we would all be better served.
Post-election reflections: President Obama seemed super diplomatic during his first term. Now that he never has to run another campaign, will he finally let loose instead of still suffering the fools among his political foes? Obamas first chore is to take leadership in dealing with the budget and the debt. As a reporter, Ive always aimed to emphasize that a budget is far more than a cold-ink bookkeeping issue. A budget reflects our hopes and dreams (and in some cases with some people, our cynicism). We cannot just throw money at things -- the most vivid example may be education -- but our budget choices reflect our priorities. In that spirit, Id love to see Obama push for tax restoration to the 1990s pre-Bush II Clinton rates, not just for the wealthy making more than $250,000, but for everyone. Yes, including my own family, which never has exceeded an income of $60,000 and now is at about half that level. This would be a huge pivot and Obama no doubt would catch hell. But we all can afford at least a little something and this step just may be a key to ending all the division. Speaking of division, I have to admit I joined legions of liberals who reacted with laughter to the Fox News meltdown when Obamas victory was declared. If you are not familiar, Republican operative and Super PAC fund-raiser Karl Rove freaked out and went into denial, sort of like the end of the Eddie Murphy movie Trading Places when the villainous Duke Brothers went bankrupt
Comments Made By The Candidates, Observers And Voters From The 2012 U.S. Presidential Election Around the Nation
And whether I earned your vote or not, I have listened to you, I have learned from you, and youve made me a better president. And with your stories and your struggles, I return to the White House more determined and more inspired than ever about the work there is to do and the future that lies ahead. President Barack Obama The American people want solutions and tonight they responded by renewing our House Republican majority. With this vote, the American people also made clear theres no mandate for raising tax rates. Americans want better solutions that will ease the burdens of small businesses, bring jobs home and let our economy grow. We stand willing to work with any willing partner ... who shares a commitment to getting those things done. JOHN BOEHNER, Republican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, on Republicans maintaining House majority:
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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989.753-3475 publisher@michiganbanner.com Office Hours: Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Publisher Jerome Buckley Senior Editor R. L. Buckley Circulation & Distribution: Staff Marketing & Sales Staff Sales Staff Mission: The Michigan Banner operates and serves as a print and online media venue committed to educating, informing and enlightening our readership regarding events and news that directly and indirectly affect the communities regionally and globally. Furthermore, to serve as a catalyst and a link for cultivating young adults as entrepreneurial and business leaders for the future. Disclaimer: The Michigan Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, error, misspellings and false advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the newspaper are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Michigan Banner newspaper. The Michigan Banner reserves the right to edit, change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper. Deadlines: 2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month Submission Procedure: Mailed or e-mailed Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF www.themichiganbanner.com Facebook.com/themichiganbanner Twitter.com/MichiganBanner Blog: www.themichiganbanner.wordpress.com Michigan Banner Classified Call 989-753-3475 or go online at themichiganbanner@gmail.com
Thanks and Giving

By Jerome Buckley, Publisher The Michigan Banner Isnt it interesting that the word Thanksgiving consist of two very important words, thanks and giving? We live in a country that we can enjoy all of the traditional things taken for granted on that day, enjoying the game, homemade cooking, and now even shopping has started a day earlier, however, I purpose to you that we make this Thanksgiving an extraordinary day . Many in the media may refer to this day as turkey day instead of Thanksgiving. I, however, would suggest before the game, and as you sit down with the family to eat, to be mindful of our many blessings as citizens and residents of this great country and who our thanks should be directed to. Isnt it something to be able to say that many of us have lived through a history that continues to unfold at such a great pace, from the first man to leave our orbit, and land on the moon, to the invention of such technology that will change our world forever. Remember the words of President Lincoln of the purpose when he proclaimed our national day of thanksgiving in 1863, a day of Thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father. Happy Thanksgiving from The Michigan Banner Family
A Call to Honor Extraordinary Leadership

Do You Know Someone Who Carries the Banner of leadership?
The Michigan Banner will honor African-Americans, Latinos, Asians, as well as others of our ethnically diverse population who are committed to providing leadership to improve the quality of life for all people in the greater Saginaw community, and throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. Some skeptics claim the ethnically diverse community lacks leaders today. Youve heard the naysayers; so have we. At the Michigan Banner, we know better. We know our community is blessed with hard-working and talented men and women who carry the banner of leadership in many walks of life: business, education, politics, religion and volunteer service, to name but a few. We also know that true leadership is not about doing what is easy or popular; its about doing whats right. At the Michigan Banner, we are grateful to our loyal readers and advertisers over the past ten years. With such support comes responsibility, one that we take seriously. One of our responsibilities is to identify and promote the people who are making a difference to better the lives of others. Thats why the editorial board of the Michigan Banner will select and showcase our communitys leaders in an upcoming issue: to introduce these leaders to a broader audience and provide them with the recognition they deserve. We welcome your nominations. If you know of someone who is demonstrating extraordinary leadership in the greater Saginaw community, and throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region, please send us an e-mail (300 words maximum) explaining why that individual should be considered to publisher@ michiganbanner.com.
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In This Issue
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Change the MessengersNot the Message

By Jimmy E. Greene Republicans, in the aftermath of President Obamas victory, the loss of Senate seats, reduced House seats and the way and numbers of the Presidents victory; we will have to ask ourselves some hard questions. How much of our defeat was due to strategy and how much to structure? How can we reach out to struggling workers without sacrificing our commitment to free enterprise and individual liberty? How can we speak to single women without losing voters committed to family values and the lives of the unborn? How can we welcome the children of illegal immigrants without compromising our belief in the rule of law? These are tough, but necessary questions
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moving forward. Ive got a ton of thoughts on this and will make every attempt to infiltrate Party leadership to share them. Theres no need to drastically alter the message, but who the messengers are, and how the Party supports those messengers is critical. The manner in which we sent Mitt Romney out was shameful and reflective of a Party who simply is in its own way. Republicans destroyed Romney long before election night and then asked voters to forget everything they said. Anyway, Im stoked moving forward. Exciting things brewing politically and Im back in the saddle. I do love this stuff!
The Initial Aftershocks

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman Nobody likes to lose. But defeats can prove advantageous if used as a learning tool. Newt Gingrich lost his first two congressional campaigns, but won his third. Twenty years after his first defeat, he changed the nation with the Contract With America. Those who may be disheartened and dismayed over the election results might want to consider this: Our nation is strong and resilient, and the results must be used as an opportunity to learn rather than an opportunity to lay blame. President Obama won. A sitting president always has an advantage, but with a listing economy, high unemployment and Obamas debilitating debate performance, Republican nominee Mitt Romany looked as if he had a real chance -- and he did. Two short campaign takeaways: Liberals feelings beat conservative facts. Obamas emotional appeal that he cares about people trumps conservative facts. Obama says he cares, and people believe. Republicans can talk about the 23 million people who are underemployed or unemployed, about the 60 percent rise in debt since Obama took office, about the regulations that are strangling business, but if voters do not believe they are cared about, they cant listen. Takeaway: If people dont believe you care about them, they cant listen to you and process facts. To test, try this with people you love: Tell them you dont care about them, and then try to have a factsbased conversation. They will focus not on the facts but on why you dont love them. Republicans are terrible communicators. They busily compile facts but forget to reach out to women and minorities. Then they wonder why those groups wont listen to or accept their facts. Republicans should include women and minorities in their policy discussions and then ask them how best to communicate to their communities that they do care. Only after that would it help to point out how Republican policies would benefit those groups. Takeaway: Inclusion is the solution. Where are we after the elections? Obama managed to grind out a re-election victory. The House of Representatives has remained in solid Republican control and will be led by Speaker John Boehner. The Democrats have retained the Senate and will be led by Majority Leader Harry Reid. Our national government remains split between Republicans and Democrats. This means that, to make progress, the two parties must work with one another. We have shown recently that we can do it: The American people responded to Hurricane Sandy by working together and helping people. Our country is more important than either party. The American people want their political leaders to work together for the good of our nation. Boehner has control of the House schedule for bills. He has the opportunity to set the tone and agenda. Boehner should schedule a series of small, incremental, nondivisive bills that Republicans and Democrats would both want to vote for. They could be about anything: The color of the carpet on the floor of the House, a special thanks our troops. The purpose of the bills would be to create an environment where Republicans and Democrats would work together to pass bills that help America. The passage of these bills should include photo ops for both sides that tout Americans working together for our future. Boehner would then be able to go to Obama as a speaker who is willing to work with Democrats. This would force Obama to begin to work with Republicans. The public would become used to a Congress working together, and would wonder SEE P 5, The Initial Aftershocks
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2012 Presidential Election Journey
FROM P 4, The initial Aftershocks why the Senate and president were not able to place our country first. With a narrow victory this election, Obama does not have a mandate, but he has an opportunity to carry out the high ideals of his victory speech.You elected us to focus on your jobs, not ours, Obama said. And in the coming weeks and months, I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together. Reducing our deficit. Reforming our tax code. Fixing our immigration system. Freeing ourselves from foreign oil. Weve got more work to do. Work to do indeed. With a slim win this election, Obama has the opportunity to go beyond flowery rhetoric. He can return to Washington, reach out to Boehner and begin the real work of putting country first. Jackie Gingrich Cushman is a speaker, syndicated columnist, socialpreneur, and author of The Essential American: 25 Documents and Speeches Every American Should Own, and coauthor of The 5 Principles for a Successful Life: From Our Family to Yours.
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Business & Financial

Governor Declares November Hire A Veteran Month
YOUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOURCE From Renewable Energy and Advanced Manufacturing to Medical Technolgy and Professional Services, Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) is in the business of generating new investment and job growth in Saginaw County, MI, USA. Established in 1992, Saginaw Future is a private, nonprot alliance of local businesses, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, the County and City of Saginaw, 14 local municipalities, labor organizations and local foundations. Our services are designed to aid existing businesses and those locating in Saginaw County. SFI can assist your company in limiting the cost of new investment by identifying and pursuing nancing and incentive packages. If you are looking for available industrial land or buildings, we can help assess your requirements and identify appropriate sites in Saginaw County. We prepare sites for industrial development like the shovel ready Great Lakes Tech Park! SFI can also help you understand and take advantage of government contracting opportunities. and help resolve issues that limit growth. We seek to build win-win opportunities for business and communities.
Gov. Rick Snyder speaks to members of the Michigan National Guard at a veterans job fair in Lansing Governor Rick Snyder has declared November Hire a Veteran Month and announced a series of upcoming career fairs for veterans, urging Michigan employers to do more to help returning veterans make the transition from military service to employment. Veterans have been tried and tested in the toughest of circumstances, said Gov. Snyder. Michigan employers who hire these returning heroes benefit from both the leadership and technical skills veterans bring to the job, as well as a wide range of federal and state incentives designed to defray costs and lower their tax burden. The Governors Hire a Veteran Month proclamation, issued in conjunction with the Veterans Services Division of the Michigan Workforce Development Agency, points to a variety of programs designed to benefit both veterans and the employers who hire them.
Entrepreneurial Series: Fundamentals of Starting a Business

The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay is pleased to offer a free Fundamentals of Starting a Business seminar on November 29, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Hoyt Library at 505 Janes in Saginaw. The seminar is for those who would like to start a small business or for those who would like to become acquainted with community and business resources. Topics include what it takes to start a business, where to go for information and assistance, the business plan and why you need one, licenses and permits, funding and the myth of free money, as well as resources available to help set up your business. For more information about MI-SBTDC, resources, other seminars, or to register for seminars online, go to www.misbtdc.org/training or call 989.686.9597. Pre-registration is required. Find us on Facebook www. facebook.com/MI.SBTDC.Region.5. Seminar sponsors are Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw County Clerk and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay.
CONTACT US WITH YOUR PROJECT Saginaw Future Inc. 989-754-8222 info@SaginawFuture.com www.SaginawFuture.com
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Feel Like a Prisoner to Your Business?

By Cal Talley President/CEO The Growth Coach Great Lakes Bay Region
To begin, let me ask you some revealing questions. As a business owner, can you walk away from your business today for one or two months and come back to find it operating smoothly and profitably? Can you even escape for two weeks? Have you ever had a work-free vacation? If your answers are no, you dont have a successful business, you have a glorified job in which you are trapped! You dont have an effective business system; you are the business system! In a large sense, you are a prisoner of your own success. Please do not be offended by these very direct and frank statements. You must realize I get paid to help my clients face reality and then hold them accountable for the changes and goals they desire. Facing reality is a critical step owners must take to begin to build a better business and a better life. Go ahead, ask yourself the following questions and be brutally honest with yourself: Do I often question, Why do I have to do every darn thing myself? Am I still working too hard and making too little? Am I trapped working in my business instead of on my business? Do I ever wonder if business ownership is truly worth the time, effort, headaches, hassles, and sacrifices? Do I feel trapped on a treadmill, moving faster and faster, but going nowhere? Do I constantly face frequent interruptions and repetitive questions from my staff? Do I go home many nights feeling mentally and physically drained? Do I dread the drudgery of facing and solving the same issues and problems each and every daythe burden of re-creating the wheel time and time again? Do I daydream about regaining my sense of freedom, joy, passion, and peace-of mind? Do I have anxiety about drowning in projects, problems, deadlines, crises, meetings, employee issues, unanswered voicemails/emails, customer complaints, administrative trivia, and on and on? Do I feel like a master juggler with too many balls up in the air and dreading they will soon begin hitting the floor? Am I forever chained to a phone, computer, email, or pager? Am I tired of having customers rely on me personally for services, solutions and satisfaction? Am I fed up with missing family time, family events, and making other personal? sacrifices on a semi-regular basis? Do I crave more free time to do the things that matter most to me? If you answered, yes, to a majority of these questions, your approach to business management is broken. No matter what industry you are in, you should not be a prisoner to your business! If you are, you have it backwards. Your business should serve you and your dreams. It should give you greater freedom, not less. In fact, your business, properly designed, should function practically without you, not because of you. It should run predictably and automatically whether you are in the office or not, in the store or not, out in the field or not, on vacation or not. Your business should not depend upon your presence, personality, problem solving and perspiration for its daily survival. If so, your business does not work, you do! Bottom line, you should run your business; it should not run you, your family or your life. Your business should work harder so you dont have to. It should be systems dependent and not ownerdependent or expert-dependent for its success. It should have its own heart, mind, and soul it should not steal your vital organs and spirit! Stop for a moment and think of the consequences. If everything in your business flows through you and is dependent upon you, then you are restricting dramatically the growth and profits of your company. As a single human being, there are natural limits to the amount of work, transactions, problems, and decisions that can flow effectively through you in a given day. Stop being a bottleneck or clog. Otherwise, you will continue to restrict the potential of your employees and business and ensure your persistent exhaustion. Stop missing out on greater personal freedom, money and happiness. You need to face reality, admit to certain problems, and then resolve to change your thinking and approaches. Need greater freedom in your business? Give me a call or e-mail, C.Talley@TheGrowthCoach. com, or 989.401.6229.
I dont pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I pay good wages. ~ Robert Bosch
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Caring
By David M. Hall Those who show care and concern for their fellowman have more power and influence than others. David M. Hall I dont know and I dont care. This was the response to the question, When it comes to youth, what do you think of their low voting percentage? It is all right not to care what people think about certain issues that do not interest you. When it comes to the people in the business organization, it is important to show each person that you, the leader, cares. We spend much of our time, in the workplace, impressing people with our superior knowledge of the products and/or services, the company and the industry. Whereas this is important, it pales in comparison to impress people with the thought that you careabout them. Some wise philosopher once said, People dont care how much you know until they know how much you care! How do you show a person you care? There are several ways. One very important way is to treat a person with dignity and respect. Thanks and Please go a long way in getting people to do your bidding and convincing them that you have their best interests at heart. Too often we get in a hurry and forget to use these two important words. The more you use them the more your people will be endeared to you. Another word important to showing you care is to the use the term we. No one accomplishes by himself/herself. If we did, we would not need coworkers or subordinates. Good leaders only use I when things have gone awry and they are taking full responsibility for what happened. W. Edwards Deming in his book Out of the Crisis, says, missing in school is the teaching of civic responsibilities in the form of a system for win, win.It is important that we insure that others do not lose because of our actions. This shows a lack of concern and causes one to feel negatively about the leader and the organization. When we are tasked with nurturing a baby we take full control and insure that the baby has what it needs to survive, grow and learn. We should nurture our employees and associates the same way. Nurturing includes, but is not limited to, taking care of, making changes that will positively impact the child, showing them how to do things that will show growth, and attempting to create a happy and positive environment. Should we do less for our subordinates? Certainly not! We should do these things for the people for whom we are responsible? Do not look at the people as if they were babies. This would be demeaning. Look at them as the adults that they are and give them the nurturing they deserve. Perhaps, the greatest way we can show we care is to listen. Listening is the one form of communications that is seldom taught in the public schools.
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In an assemblage of students, less than one percent had ever had a course in listening. Those who had completed such a course indicated that the course was provided by their employer. Businesses have learned the importance of listening to the customer, the employee and the supplier. These are the people that help us to be a success in the marketplace. Thus, they are beginning to teach their people how to listen to these three constituents. Learning to listen can do wonders for showing people we leaders care. Most successful people had a mentor at some point in their work life. Mentoring is the process of helping a person become all that they can be, to use the U.S. Army motto. We must adopt a person, with potential, in the workplace and assist that person, as you were assisted, to understand the workplace and the culture of your organization. Some mentors prefer to work through someone else. The important thing is they are helping someone, with potential, to be successful. Caring, then, is the hallmark of a successful relationship. Caring is also essential to influencing someone to consider something different. Caring is the key to success of both the leader and the manager and the subordinate. We can show that care by the words we use, the mentoring we provide and the listening that we do. David M. Hall is the author of The ABCs of Leadership
instructors pace is fast moving, interesting, and motivational. Participants become skilled at communicating effectively, coaching, and handling difficult people, situations and much more. To register or obtain information, call 989.964.4048, email continuing-ed@svsu.edu or visit www.svsu.edu/ocepd.
Supervisor/Management Leadership Certificate Program

The Supervisor/Management Leadership Certification Program is a two day workshop taking place on December 3, and December 5, 2012 at SVSU from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The program is an intensive 2-day training experience in which participants are immersed in each topic with a variety of learning experiences, including role play, and simulations. The
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Restaurants Brother Arthurs Fish & More 2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200 Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001 Savoy Bar & Grill 127 S. Franklin Street Saginaw, MI 48607 989.754.9660 Retailers GREEKS R US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 riggins52@charter.net Kennys Clothes 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-753-4552 Cell 989-239-2732 championkenny@yahoo.com Shoe Repair Morgans Shoe Repair 308 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-754-6155 Tailors Executive Tailoring Christopher E. Eddington Master Tailor 418 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-791-0037 chrissgnw@aol.com 24 hour service Tax Services Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Service/ERO e-file 2127 Ledyard Saginaw, MI 48601 Business - 989-443-0115 Fax 989-752-1467 rmcduffy@aol.com Transportation McFadden Charter Service, LLC Howard McFadden 1200 E. Moore Rd. Saginaw, Michigan 989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461 Howard bigmac@charter.net
Business Solutions The Growth Coach Cal Talley, Owner 293 Provincial Ct. #78 989-401-6229 C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com www.The GrowthCoach.com Carrollton Public Schools Craig C. Douglas Superintendent P.O. Box 517 Carrollton, MI 48724 (989) 754-1475 Fax (989) 754-1470 Direct Dial (989) 399-8860 cdouglas@carrollton.k12.mi.us Cleaning Services Extreme Carpet & Upholstery William & Denise Murphy - Owners Commercial & Residential Janitorial Services 989-753-3335 Community Centers and Services First Ward Community Services 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-0411 Dentists Jack W. Nash, DDS Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry 1320 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-752-1200 Fashion Where Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs Sundays Best Yvonne Ellison/Milliner Phone 989-529-4193 E-mail: yeellison@aol.com Financial Saginaw Economic Development Corporation 1315 S. Washington Ave., Rm 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1395
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Catholic Federal Credit Union Awards Underground Railroad, Inc. $500 in the Spirit of People Helping People
Underground Railroad Inc., a non-profit emergency shelter and service center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking would like to announce receipt of $500 made possible in part by a grant from Catholic Federal Credit Union. In the United States a woman is beaten or assaulted every 9 seconds. The cost of intimate partner violence in the United States alone exceeds $5.8 billion per year. $4.1 billion are for direct medical and health care services, while productivity losses account for nearly $1.8 billion. Based on reports from 10 countries, between 55 percent and 95 percent of women who had been physically abused by their partners had never contacted non-governmental organizations, shelters, or the police for help. These alarming figures are proof that prevention through education, advocacy and appropriate intervention are necessary goals for Underground Railroad. Valerie Hoffman, CEO of Underground Railroad, Inc. said, A high rate of reported domestic assault in Saginaw County makes the continuation of our programs more important than ever. Support from Catholic Federal Credit Union will help us maintain services at their current levels. Catholic Federals Community Relations Committee recognizes Underground Railroads dedication to the community. The shared philosophy of People Helping People ensures the doors will always be open for survivors seeking safe shelter and reiterates the philosophy that all victims should be provided safety and must be treated with dignity and respect.
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Wolverine Bank Employees Celebrate Local Soles With a Winter Boot and Tennis Shoe Drive for Local Youth
Each year Wolverine Bank employees select a local non-profit group that may need help throughout the winter season and sponsor that organization and its efforts to help our local community. This year, employees have decided to focus on the West Midland Family Center (WMFC) and its need for winter boots and tennis shoes for its youth. Wolverine Bank will be collecting winter boots and tennis shoes for the youth of Midland County from now until December 15th. The greatest need is for preschool sizes 10, 11, and 12 as well as youth sizes of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Collection points for the drive will be at any of the three Midland Wolverine Bank locations (5710 Eastman Avenue, 118 Ashman Street, and 1015 S. Saginaw Road in Midland). For additional information, contact Deanne Marszalkowski, Marketing Specialist at 989-633-3463.
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It is time to grade your journey as a college freshman or sophomore. You are half way through the semester and at a crucial decision point in your Mary Henley, Director college career. When you look back at this time, will you see success? Or a time when you spent time on a college campus, had an awesome time -- but failed out. This is a very vulnerable time for any college student. It is at this juncture many students find themselves in danger of going home. The steps you take now will ultimately determine your college success or college failure. How do you evaluate and then take corrective action? Following are five tips to help you get on the right track. 1. Determine where you stand! Look at the syllabus for each class to determine grades/points earned and missing. Knowledge is key do not put your head in the sand! At this point there are still opportunities to improve grades, but it will most certainly require additional work and assistance. 2. Utilize resources! Central Michigan University has many opportunities available to you such as tutoring, math and writing assistance centers, supplemental instruction and other university resources. These resources are provided to all CMU students and it is highly recommended that you take advantage of them. 3. Surround yourself with positive influences! The danger of negative peer pressure does not end with high school; it still exists at the college level. It is important that you surround yourself with other stu-dents who have strong work and study habits. It is also a good idea for you to form study groups and seek out mentors who will motivate you to do your best to achieve your college goals. 4. Ask for help! Visit faculty during office hours or after class to get advice about how to improve grades. Instructors want you to succeed and are willing to work with you to help you successfully complete the class. 5. Map out a time management plan! Balance is a very important part of a successful college experience. Decide how much time is needed to adequately balance classes, personal and study time. You should plan for two hours of study per week for each academic credit hour (12 credit hours equals 24 hours of studying and homework time each week). Try using a weekly planner to schedule class, study, personal and other time requirements. Establishing a schedule will help you to effectively manage your time for a wellrounded college experience. The Pathways to Academic Student Success program at Central Michigan University is a great place to start a your steps to college success. Pathways reaches out to first generation, Pell eligible students to help you navigate through the maze of achieving higher education. The program is sponsored by the State of Michigan, Workforce Development Agency, King Chavez Parks initiative. Mary Henley is the director of the GEAR UP and Pathways to Academic Student Success programs at CMU. Deyhana Thompson (contributor) is an AmeriCorps VISTA for the GEAR UP/Pathways
Reality Check! Are you on the road to college success? 5 tips to help you get on track
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Praise Connections And Life

Christ Disciple Baptist Church 3317 Lapeer Street, Saginaw, Michigan 989-754-2444
Billy the Bully
Christian Education 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Mens Meeting held every second Saturday of the month
Pastor Dempsey Allen
Jacobs Ladder Ministries 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989.799.6601 www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org Sunday Morning Worship - 11:15 a.m.
Woodside Church Monthly Jazz Vespers Theme: Attitude of Gratitude November 16 - 6 p.m. Call 810-767-4911 www.woodsidechurch.net
This is an excerpt of the article Billy the Bully written by Victoria Boyson. The article in its entirety can be read at www.victoriaboyson.com Intimidation is one of the greatest and sometimes the only weapon a bully has. Once we refuse to be intimidated, he loses his power over us. It is only when we stand our ground and face the bully that we gain our freedom - when we face the thing we fear; it no Victoria Boyson longer has power over us. Going back about 35 plus years when I was in the third grade, I was bullied by a boy named Billy. He was big, much bigger than any other third grader in my class. Unfortunately, without question, I was the smallest student in my class and I was usually the last one picked for any athletic game we played. So, I was easily intimidated by someone seemingly much bigger and bolder than myself, and Billy became someone I wanted to avoid at all cost. But as much as I wanted to keep away from Billy, he was winning the battle of confrontation and intimidation. One day he told me he was going to beat me up after school and I believed him, because he meant it. So, what did I do? I ran from school the minute the bell rang! I was terrified of him and remember thinking, All I have to do is get to the bus, because I knew that once I got there, the high schoolers would protect me from him. As I ran from him, Billy ran after me and, being at least twice my size, was gaining ground. I gave it all I had and ran as fast as I could and almost made it, but he caught up with me right before I made it to the safety of the bus. I thought, This is it, Im going to get it. Ive got to face him now. So, I turned and planted what little there was of me and faced what, to my third-grade mind, was a great giant. Billy did not even stop when I turned to face him - he was not the least bit affected by my defiant stance. He threw himself at me and I thought, This is gonna hurt. I waited for him to flatten me, but at the last second I crouched down to shield myself. As I ducked, Billy flew over the top of my head and when he did, I saw it as a moment for my escape. So, I jumped up and threw him off of me and I completely flipped him over my head. He landed flat on his back behind me and I ran to safety. On the bus, all I could think was, I was safe. I didnt even have time to realize what had happened. I certainly hadnt planned it - I wouldnt have known how to, but when I reached the bus it exploded in a roar of cheers and laughter. DID YOU SEE THAT LITTLE GIRL FLIP BILLY JONES?! they roared, laughing with shock and delight. They were laughing and cheering, but I was sweating and almost crying. After I caught my breath, I suddenly realized what I did and was totally amazed. I did not have it in me - I wasnt a fighter. Or was I? The SEE P 14, Billy the Bully
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Ministering Gods Word Through Music

By Teria Rogers On a recent Thursday evening at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Md., music minister Byron Cage counted down the tasks he needed to complete in preparation for an evening service. On this particular night, he readied for a special mens worship service featuring Bishop Walter Scott Thomas and his mens choir from New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, Md. This is the calm before the storm. In the next 15 minutes, its going to get extremely busy, Cage said rushing out of his office and heading for a nearby staircase. For 15 years, Cage has served at Ebenezer under the leadership of the Revs. Grainger Browning Jr. and Jo Ann Browning, helping to drive membership of the megachurch to more than 12,000. As if that didnt keep him busy enough, Cage earlier this year accepted a similar post at Saint Pauls Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. He also continues to write and record music. SEE P 15, Gods Word FROM P 13, Billy the Bully only thing I did do was to stand my ground and that was only because I had no other options left open to me. I knew then as I know now, God was with me. He fought the battle that day. All I had to do was stand my ground and He defended me. I asked Him for His protection and He gave me it and victory over my enemy as well. Jezebel Failed Bullies have been with us throughout history and they come in all shapes and sizes. One of the most infamous Biblical bullies is Queen Jezebel, although she is more like a bully-terrorist. Shed built a reputation of intimidation, proving she could make good on her threats against anyone who opposed her way of thinking. With one threat from Jezebel, Elijah ran in fear for his life (1 Kings 19:2-3). In an elaborate display of Gods power, Elijah had conquered and killed the prophets of Baal (2 Kings 18:30-40). Yet, with one word from Jezebel, he ran away and prayed for death to come to him. He was overcome by discouragement and loneliness (2 Kings 19:4) because he was lied to and he believed the lies. Jezebel had indeed killed many of the Lords prophets, but she still could not make good on her threats against Elijah. The Lord not only sustained him in his despair, it was because of Jezebels blatant attacks against him and others that God sent His plan of attack against her. It was she, not Elijah, who would die - she was killed by her household servants (2 Kings 9: 33). Victoria Boyson is co-founder of Speaking Life Ministries located in Houston, Texas.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

1418 S. Warren Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-6604
Pastor Larry D. Camel and 1st Lady Shirley Camel
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Bethel A. M. E. Church 535 Cathay Street Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7011 ext. 221
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Saginaw Valley Community Church 3660 Hermansau Dr. Sunday 10 a.m. ~ Morning Worship Saginaw, MI 48603
6 p.m. ~ Celebrate Recovery 6:30 p. m. ~ Young Adults Life Group Bible Study/Worship Monday 7 p. m ~ Womens Life Group Tuesday (2nd & 4th) 10 a.m. 3 p.m. ~ Heavens Manna Food Distribution 7 a.m. ~ Mens Life Group 6:30 p.m ~ Prayer Night 10 a.m. & 7 p.m ~ Healing Rooms Wednesday 6:30 p.m ~ Equipping Classes, all ages
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FROM P 14, Gods Word I direct two choirs there (Saint Pauls) and two choirs here, he said in an interview at Ebenezer. Rehearsals are Monday at Ebenezer, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in RichmondI spend two Sundays here and two Sundays there. His busy life requires organization and scheduling. As he spoke, he inspected the choir stand at Ebenezer to ensure that it was ready for the nights visitors. When I came to Ebenezer, I was able to develop a new sound because they were very traditional, he said. Now, we do everything from praise and worship to hymns, anthems and spirituals. Besides his church work, Cage is a chart-topping gospel artist. He has released nine albums, the most recent, Memoirs of a Worshipper, in June. The current single, Great and Mighty, is currently No. 10 on the gospel singles charts. He has been nominated and won several awards, including six Stellar Awards. The work as a church music minister is not as glamorous as his life as a top gospel artist. On this evening, he had the responsibility of opening the door to the choir room for Ebenezers Kings Men Choir and the adjoining room for the mens choir of New Psalmist Baptist Church. He steamed clothes, inspected the choir performance area, checked dates for the mens choir at Ebenezer, practiced a new arrangement of the hymn, the Lords Prayer and updated details of an upcoming church visit. We are wearing our blue bowties on Sunday, he informed the Ebenezer mens choir members. If you dont have one, please see Brother Jefferson. Cage said his priorities include extending his work into radio and television. He has also been tapped to do the Sunday afternoon program on Praise 104.1 gospel radio in Washington, D.C. Additionally, he is working on a book, his first praise and worship conference, and reality TV projects.
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Celebrating 23 Years
Thursday 1 p. m & 6:30 p .m ~ Healing Rooms Saturday 6 p.m. ~ Youth Worship
Healing Room Ministry

Tuesday 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 7 a.m. 9 p.m.
Visit the Healing Room Ministry located at 3660 Hermansau Dr., in Saginaw, Michigan.
No appointment is needed, however, it is helpful to make one to avoid waiting.
Thursday 1-3 p.m. 6:30 8 .m.
Appointments can be made by calling 989.752.4769.
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Bay City
Second Baptist Church Pastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd. Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937
World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957 Corinthian Baptist Church Pastor Roy L. Manning 104 S. 10th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-1820 Faith Harvest Church Bishop Ronald E. Chipp Faith Harvest Church 1734 N. Mason Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 799-4200 Website: www.faithharvestministry.org E-mail: office@faithharvestministry.org Greater Freewill Missionary Baptist Church Pastor James E. Speed 615 Irving Park Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 753-1713 (989) 755-3133 Email: greaterfreewill@att.net Greater Williams Temple Bishop H.J. Williams 608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-5291 Jacobs Ladder Pastor Dempsey Allen 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-799-6601 Life In Christ Ministries Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. 2915 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-2837 LifeInChristMinistries07@gmail.com Messiah Missionary Baptist Church 2615 Williamson Road Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636 Fax: 989-777-2640 Email: Messiahmbc@att.net Website: www.Messiahsag.org
Lansing
St. Stephens Community Church Reverend Herman Haller 1007 Kimberly Drive Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-2180
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Marvin T. Smith 1114 N. 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-8064 New Beginnings Life Changing Ministries Pastor Otis Dickens 2312 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-3650 New Birth Missionary Baptist Pastor Larry D. Camel 1418 S. Warren Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-6604 New Covenant Christian Center Pastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485 New Faith Temple COGIC Elder Charles H. Coleman 2118 Burt Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-3880 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Floyd A. Logan 1721 Tuscola Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-7600 Email: NewHope1721@yahoo.com New Life Baptist Church Pastor Rufus Bradley 1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1151 New Mt. Calvary Baptist Pastor Robert Donald 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-0801 Ninth Street Community Church Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366
St. Paul Baptist Pastor Vincent D. McMillon 120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-5023 Saginaw Valley Community Pastor Richard Sayad 3660 Hermansau Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 752-4769
St. John Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor James E. Hodge 1309 North 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-2188 (989)714-7678
Saginaw
Bethel AME Church Pastor P. David Saunders 535 Cathay St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-7011
St. Lukes CME Pastor Charles Braddock 1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-0351
Bethlehem Baptist Church Pastor Ernest W. Bothuel 3309 Bundy Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-5866
Bread of Life Harvest Center Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 790-7933 Christ Disciples Baptist Pastor Eddie Benson 3317 Lapeer Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-2444 Christ Fellowship MBC Pastor Robert Davis 818 N. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-4435 Church of Christ Minister James Sanderson 1325 N. Center Road Saginaw, MI 48638 (989) 790-2707
Transforming Life Ministries

Pastor William Brown 3024 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601-4353 (989) 754-9573
Truevine Baptist Church

Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-0751
Rev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692
Victorious Believers Ministries Church
Wolverine Baptist State Convention

615 S. Jefferson Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607
Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 754-9621
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Youre Invited To A
Friday, November 23, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM Dow Event Center 303 Johnson St. Saginaw, MI 48607
Price $50 Attire: Dressy
Pageantry With Purpose
Local Young Lady Competes For The Miss Pre-Teen Title

Jaliyah Baskin of Saginaw was recently selected to participate in the 2013 Miss Pre-Teen pageant competition that will take place on Sunday December 2, 2012. Jaliyah learned of her acceptance into this years competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local area. Jaliyah submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this years Pageant Coordinator. Jaliyah will be competing, for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. Jaliyah will be competing in the Miss Pre-Teen Jaliyah Baskin division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages of 7 and 19 competing in modeling routines, which include casual wear and formal wear. Most important, Jaliyah will display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this years judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition. If Jaliyah were to win the title of Miss Pre-Teen, she would represent the surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida. Over $30,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Florida. Community businesses, organizations, and private individuals will assist Jaliyah in participating in this years competition by becoming an official sponsor to her. Through sponsorship, each contestant receives all the necessary training, rehearsals, and financial support which will allow Jaliyah to become a very confident and wellprepared contestant in this years Pageant. Any business, organization, or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Jaliyah may contact the Miss Pre-Teen Pageant Coordinator, at 1.877.403.6678, or by email to info@2013MissTeen.com.
60th Birthday Celebration
*Non-Refundable
Contact: NCCCC Special Events Department 1-877-622-2249 ext. 250 www.impactcenternccc.org
Dr. Ron Frierson Pastor & Founder New Covenant Christian Center Church
Eyes Wide Open

Eyes Wide Open is a memorial to honor lives lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and to call attention to the human and financial cost of these wars as they are born by individuals, families, communities, states and our country as a whole. The memorial will be shared at the Delta College Ricker Center in Saginaw on November 19, from 9 am to 6 pm. The main focus of the memorial is 220 pairs of combat boots representing each serviceman/ servicewoman from the state of Michigan who has died overseas in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Additionally, there are 200 civilian shoes, each labeled with the name of an Iraqi man, woman or child who has died since the beginning of the Iraq war (of course there are many more who have died. These few names are to be considered representative). The memorial also includes 100 ceramic tiles with the names of an Afghani man, woman or child who has died since the beginning of the Afghan war. The memorial generates greater understanding of global awareness at Delta College by drawing connections between the news that students hear in passing about the war and far off places and this state and the people who have both lived here and died there. The memorial also brings to light some of the losses that people in Afghanistan and Iraq, who may not be like us but who can live and die like us, have experienced. This one-day memorial display is free and open to the public. For more information contact Chey Davis, Delta College Assistant Professor of English, at Cheydavis@delta.edu.
The CAN Council Working to Stop Child Abuse

Child abuse is a hidden but significant problem in every community in America. Prevent Child Abuse America states that 1 in 4 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. The CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region works daily to stop child abuse and neglect. Child abuse does not recognize region, race, creed, socio-economic status or gender; it crosses all boundaries to impact every community and every person in our country. We are proud of our accomplishments and encourage you to check them out at www.cancouncil.org. , or call CAN Council office at 989.752.7226 for event and contribution information.
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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

It Is Not EasyThe Journey Of Diabetes
Its not easy to hear you have diabetes. But for millions of Americans, learning about their diabetes is the first step toward feeling better and living a longer, healthier life. Heres what you need to get started on the path toward improved health and wellbeing. Getting the News Take a deep breath. Preparing your mind for your journey with diabetes is one of the best first steps to take. Being told you have diabetes, or that there is a problem with your blood sugar level can cause quite a bit of stress and rightly so. Diabetes is scary. Decide to work with your physician and your health care team Denial, Guilt, Anger You may have read headlines about what can go wrong or witnessed firsthand the negative effects of uncontrolled diabetes. Maybe you have been in denial that anything is wrong. Thats OK. Denial protects and buffers you from difficult or shocking information. Do you feel guilty? Like you caused diabetes? If so, your first assignment is to stop the blame game and get on your own side. Anger, too, is a common reaction and is often the first sign that you acknowledge that something something positive about your diabetes diagnosis. is wrong. It is never too late to jumpstart your Feel free to repeat the following to yourself: diabetes self-management program. I can follow my dreams and passions. The key is to be gentle with yourself because Diabetes stinks, but I can manage it. you are your best resource for managing your I am not alone. Millions of people are diabetes. dealing with diabetes and thousands of health care Diabetes is never convenient, but with some professionals are fighting to make a difference in effort and help from the experts, it is manageable. my life and the lives of others. It is important that you acknowledge this. How The feelings I have about diabetes you perceive this diagnosis will greatly affect be it anger, depression, fear, eagerness to learn, how successfully your diabetes is managed. or relief at finding outare typical. I have the Learn to Laugh strength to do something about my diabetes. As strange as it sounds, learning to laugh can You Are More Than Diabetes help. Diabetes does not define you; its just a small Your thoughts and feelings have an enormous part of your complex being. When it comes to impact on your body. Positive thoughts do have diabetes, your treatment plan starts with being positive physical effects. Humor is a useful mentally prepared. For the diabetes basics and tool in helping manage diabetes by adding additional health news visit www.diabetes.org. perspectivenot that there is anything funny Source: www.diabetes.org about having diabetes. But a little humor may help you see from a different perspective. Work with the Leaders in EMS Humor can help you Mobile Medical Response, Inc. build the confidence to (MMR) provides emergency and nonknow that you can deal emergency services to 11 Counties with diabetes. Plus, throughout the State of Michigan. Services include; ambulance and laughing lowers glucose wheelchair transportation, emergency medical management contracts, levels! state-of-the-art medical dispatch capabilities through the MMR Focus on Positives MEDCOM Dispatch Center, and two high-tech maintenance centers Lets focus on staffed with master mechanics and technicians that successfully keep MMR vehicles in premium condition 24/7. At MMR, were committed to professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication and excellencewe call it PRIDE. And to that end, it is our mission to provide our communities with unrivaled access to medical care by embodying all of these foundational principles. Help your child manage diabetes by MMR not only provides non-profit transport and education services, our profit-arm Mercy Sales & Services (MSS) is the exclusive dealer learning more about this disease. of Marque and Osage Ambulances, as well as Accubuilt Wheelchair Vans. MSS operates out of a contemporary 11,000-square-foot facility in Mt. Pleasant dedicated to providing remount and rechassis services Visit Planet D at www.diabetes.org specific to each and every clients needs. Mobile Medical Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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November is National Alzheimers Disease Awareness Month

Alzheimers disease is the most common type of dementia. To establish a diagnosis of dementia, a physician must determine the cause of the dementia-like symptoms. Symptoms include a decline in memory and in at least one of the following cognitive abilities: Ability to generate coherent speech or understand spoken or written language. Ability to recognize or identify objects, assuming intact sensory function. Ability to execute motor activities, assuming intact motor abilities and sensory function and comprehension of the required task. Ability to think abstractly and make sound judgments and plan and carry out complex tasks. The decline in cognitive abilities must be severe enough to interfere with daily life. Some conditions have symptoms that mimic dementia but that, unlike dementia, can be reversed with treatment. These treatable conditions may include depression, delirium, side effects from medications, thyroid problems, certain vitamin deficiencies and excessive use of alcohol. In contrast, dementia is cause by irreversible damage to brain cells. If you or a loved one may be exhibiting the above symptoms, contact your physician. For additional information resources including videos for kids and teens living with adults who may have Alzheimers disease, visit www.alz.org. Source: www.alz.org
Exciting Milestone Announced by Covenant Cancer Care Center

Covenant HealthCare formally announced an exciting milestone in Covenant history. Covenant has been caring for the medical needs of the Great Lakes Bay Region since the late 1800s. In 2012, that commitment to providing extraordinary care to the community is no different. That next generation of care is highlighted by the Covenant Cancer Care Center. Covenant is investing $4 million into renovating the Mackinaw facility located at 5400 Mackinaw, in Saginaw, transforming it into a larger, unified body including radiation therapy, research, nutrition services, social work services, support groups, spiritual care and an education resource center. The third floor of the Mackinaw campus will become a full infusion suite, complete with all necessary procedural and examination rooms, a pharmacy, restrooms, a waiting area for patients and family members, and offices for social workers, dietitians, and chaplains. The fifth floor is being transformed into a full oncology suite, including physician offices, procedural and examination rooms, a registration area, and its own restrooms and waiting room. One in every two men and one in every three women have the likelihood of having cancer in their lifetime. With odds like that, it is probable that everyone in our region knows someone who has been touched by cancer. In addition, cancer is more prevalent in those
Kathy Smith-Nowlin Manager of the Covenant Breast Health Center
Kathy Smith-Nowlin, Manager

ages of 65 and older. With an aging local population, Covenant must be ready to meet cancer care needs. Last year alone, more than 1,090 new cancer cases were diagnosed at Covenant. Patients come from counties throughout east central Michigan for detection, diagnosis, and treatment. The Covenant Cancer Care Center has received national recognition. Renovations are currently under way and the project is expected to be complete near the end of January 2013. For those interested in investing in the future of
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cancer care, donation, sponsorship and naming opportunities are available. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Covenant HealthCare Foundation at 989.583.7600.
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Dr. Nashs Dental Corner

Dr. Jack Nash has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at Delta College and is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry and a graduate of the prestigious Council on Innovative Dentistry. To ask Dr. Nash dental questions write to him at: Dr. Jack W. Nash, POB 1442, Saginaw, MI 48607, or email him at Drjacknash@aol. com. All opinions discussed in these articles are those of Dr. Nash; treatment options should be discussed with an individuals personal dentist. Do I really need to floss? Dear Dr. Nash: I hate to floss and I find it cumbersome....so do I really need to floss? Yes. Floss removes plaque and food particles that stick to teeth and gums in between teeth, polishes tooth surfaces, and controls bad breath. Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing bacteria that accumulates on teeth, including places where toothbrushes cant reach. This can lead to gum disease. By flossing your teeth daily, you increase your chances of keeping them for a lifetime and decrease the possibility of getting periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay. Flossing is the single most important weapon against plaque, perhaps more important than the toothbrush. A toothbrush cleans the tops and sides of your teeth. Dental floss cleans between them. Some people use waterpicks, but I believe floss is still the best choice. Many people just dont spend enough time flossing and many have never been taught to floss properly. When you visit your dentist or hygienist, ask to be shown how. Does smoking/tobacco cause damage to my mouth and teeth? Dear Dr. Nash: I have been a smoker for many years and I have noticed that my mouth seems dry and my gums are sore. Does tobacco harm my mouth and teeth? If you smoke or chew, you have a greater risk for gum disease and oral cancer. Men are affected twice as often as women, and 95 percent of oral cancers occur in those over 40 years of age. The most frequent oral cancer sites are the tongue, the floor of the mouth, soft palate tissues in back of the tongue, lips and gums. If not diagnosed and treated in its early stages, oral cancer can spread, leading to chronic pain, loss of function, facial and oral disfigurement following surgery and even death. More than 8,000 people die each year from oral and pharyngeal (throat) diseases. If you use tobacco, it is important to see a dentist frequently for cleanings and to ensure your mouth remains healthy. Your general dentist can perform a thorough screening for oral cancer during regular office visits. Stay well my friend....Dr. Nash Good health and good promise, Dr. Jack W. Nash, 1320 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 Office 989.752.1200 Fax 989.752.2481
Michigan CardioVascular Institute Donates External Defibrillators Across Michigan

The Michigan CardioVascular Institute Foundation donated 22 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in five counties across Michigan with the proceeds raised from its annual Shocks and Saves charity hockey game, organized in collaboration with Mobile Medical Response (MMR) and the Saginaw Spirit. Recipients of the AEDs included churches, public schools, fire departments and homeless shelters. The 6th annual Shocks and Saves game will take place Saturday, February 2 at the Dow Event Center. Nonprofit organizations wishing to be considered for a donation of an AED can download grant guidelines at www. mcvifoundation.org. The application deadline is March 1, 2013. For more information, call (989) 754-7283.
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Talking to Teens About Abstinence and Sexuality!

On Saturday November 17, 2012, from 11a.m.-1p.m., Women of Colors, Inc. and Health Delivery Inc. will be hosting the nationally recognized Talk Early & Talk Often parent workshop at Warren Ave. Presbyterian Church located at 612 Millard Street, in the lower level. The two-hour workshop is free of charge and will help parents and caregivers of middle and high school youth recognize and use opportunities to open the door for conversation and to listen and respond with greater confidence and skill. For additional information call Devonya Brown at 989-907-2737 or dbrown@healthdelivery.org.
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SVSU Health Students Experience Poverty to Create Better Health Care Practices
More than 160 Saginaw Valley State University students recently took part in a poverty simulation. In the exercise, students in the health professions came face to face with the realities of living with limited financial resources. In many areas of our community, individuals are dealing with the day-to-day stresses of poverty. These stresses have a direct effect on their health.
Rose M. Lange SVSU associate professor of nursing and coordinator of the simulation
The simulation, organized by the Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services, offered a dose of reality to students studying
nursing, occupational therapy, health science and social work. Its purpose was to have students experience how poverty affects a familys health and ability to function within a community. The likelihood that our students will work with clients and patients living in poverty becomes evident when you examine the rates of poverty in our local cities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 37 percent of residents in the city of Saginaw live below the poverty level, and in Bay City, the rate is 20.9 percent. As health professionals, they will have patients affected by poverty, and they need to have an understanding of how poverty will affect their health care practices, Lange said. During the simulation, the students roleplayed the lives of low-income families. Some
were welfare recipients, some were disabled and others were senior citizens on Social Security. The students went through four 15-minute weeks of poverty in which the family had to provide for their necessities. They were expected to work with their community resources such as their employer, school, Department of Social Services, police station and homeless shelter. Unanticipated happenings occurred during the exercise to portray families living scarcely. After the simulation, the students evaluated their experience. Our overall goal was to provide students with an experience that will broaden their understanding and assist them in evaluating how poverty will affect their health care practice. Lange said.
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Saginaw Max System Of Care Welcomes New Social Marketing Coordinator

Saginaw MAX System of Care and Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) recently welcomed Melissa Lee as their new Social Marketing Coordinator and Communications Melissa Lee Specialist. Lee, a Michigan native, relocated to the Great Lakes Bay Region from Bellaire where she worked in Marketing and Conference Services for a major destination resort. Im excited to start this next chapter and get involved in the Saginaw community, said Lee. I have a deep personal connection to mental health awareness and education, and a passion for communication in all forms, so this opportunity with MAX System of Care and SCCMHA is a dream come true for me. Lee graduated from Central Michigan University in December 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Journalism with a Public Relations concentration. Her previous experience includes multiple internships in journalism, public relations and marketing; serving as an Assistant Account Executive at PR Central, Central Michigan Universitys student-run public relations firm; and freelance social media consulting. System of Care In November 2009, youth, families, community leaders and agencies came together to develop a county-wide System of Care to support youth, ages six to 21, who experience serious emotional and behavior challenges and require services of two or more child-serving systems, such as mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare or special education. By December of that year, the collaborative group submitted a proposal to the federal governments Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA recognized Saginaw Countys need and awarded a six-year, $9 million grant to continue to develop a childrens mental health System of Care. As of 2011, Saginaw County was one of only nine national grantees for the fiscal year. The opportunity to be a part of MAX System of Cares initiative is incredible, Lee said. Not many people can say that they get to work every day to improve the lives of youth in need and change the very way the mental health system provides care to the community. Im ecstatic to be able to do my part. Lee will be splitting her time between the Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority building at 1040 N. Towerline in Buena Vista Township and their headquarters at 500 Hancock Street in Saginaw. SCCMHA provides numerous services including evaluations, screenings, treatments and referrals; SCCMHA assists approximately 5,000 Saginaw County citizens annually. A System of Care is a popular approach for improving outcomes for youth with Severe Emotional Disorders and their families by expanding the availability of and access to individualized services and supports that are family driven, youth-guided and culturally competent and relevant.
Morgan Notestine Honored With Partners In Excellence Award

The Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards recognized Morgan Notestine as this years recipient of the Partners in Excellence Award on October 16, at their fall conference. Saginaw County Morgan Notestine Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA), a member of the Michigan Association, actively strives to develop a system of care and a community that values and embraces the potential and contributions of all individuals with disabilities. The Partners in Excellence Award recognizes those who use community mental health services and simultaneously enhance the perception of those services. An effective recovery champion at SCCMHA and within the Saginaw community, Notestine is an excellent role model not only for other consumers but also for new peer support staff members. He has received numerous types of treatment and has successfully overcome many life challenges including mental illness, chemical addictions and involvement with criminal justice and forensic systems. Currently, Notstine is a certified peer support specialist with SCCMHA. Im very humbled and honored to receive this award, said Notestine. Ive walked the walk and sometimes that walk is one step forward and two back. Recovery is a continuous uphill journey that needs work every day, and I give support to my peers who are overcoming their challenges. I dont like to think theres a stigma with mental illness, but I know it exists. And I work every day to reduce it. He noted, I was surprised and proud, and I realize theres still a lot of work to do. Hopefully, Im part of the solution. Clean and sober for over 10 years, Notestine earned his bachelors degree in 2007 and received the SCCMHA Everyday Heroes award in 2008. He serves on various planning and consumer advocate committees and assists in leading trauma groups and mental illness support groups. He speaks at local venues and visits state care facilities to give hope, support and encouragement for a brighter future to those in treatment and recovery. As a consumer, as well as a mental health advocate, Notestine provides critical insight for helping SCCMHA improve services. We are very proud of Morgans achievements, said SCCMHA supervisor Steve Gonzales. He has an uncanny ability to disclose his recovery story in a way that shows there is life worth living even when a person is facing severe obstacles. He reinforces our core values accountability and respect. Its very rewarding to see someone blossom like that. He added, I consider him a full-fledged member of the SCCMHA team.
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Reflections: Zoe as Nina?

By Steve Holsey It is a great thing that a movie is being made on the life of the legendary, unique and, yes, eccentric Nina Simone. I have loved her since the 1960s and I always will. The first album I bought of hers was Nuff Said. It doesnt seem to me that it was a good idea to cast Zoe Saldana, the actress best known for Avatar, in the lead role. Maybe I will be proven wrong. But this is going to require quite a makeover! I dont know if India. Arie has any acting skills, but she, or maybe Erykah Badu, would make a more visually correct Nina Simone. But then again, Laurence Fishburne looked nothing like Ike Turner but was still great in the Tina Turner biopic Whats Love Got To Do With It? Nina is slated for 2013 release. BRANDYS FANS were obviously very eager for a new album after a long wait. The justreleased Two Eleven debuted at No. 1 on the national R&B Albums chart and No. 3 on the Pop Albums chart. That is impressive, even though it remains to be seen if the album will have longevity, as so many albums do not these days. This is the age of there being a large number of fickle music buyers preferring to download (buy) a single than purchase a whole album, and who lose interest fast. I have always felt that Brandy was a so-so singer, but I wish her the best. The outrageous Grace Jones is still going strong. She packed the prestigious Roseland Ballroom in New York recently with wildly enthusiastic fans. Jones startled, and pleased, the audience dressed as a scarecrow wearing an African mask! One reviewer wrote, Its simply amazing how much energy Jones still has at age 64, not to mention how well-toned her body is. Before there was Lady Gaga, there was Grace Jones. A READER asked me an unusual question:
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She portrays Olivia Pope, a former crisis manager for the president of the United States. Before that she appeared in a number of films, including Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Last King of Scotland, as well as many television programs, such as her recurring role on Boston Legal. I first really noticed her as the wife of Ray Charles, Della Bea Robinson, in the fantastic 2004 movie Ray which earned Jamie Foxx an Oscar as Best Actor. He was stunningly good and so was Washington. Same for Regina King as Margie Hendrix, the other woman. Let the music play! The Michigan Chronicle
Has anyone ever responded to your column in an extremely negative way? The answer is yes, several times, although most people are courteous, even when they are in complete disagreement with me. One tirade in particular stands out. 70th Annual I wrote that Paul Williams, the Shrine Circus original member of the Temptations Comes To Saginaw for who took his own life, should have 9 Great Performances held on because I believed that things would get better for him. An outraged lady wrote me a letter that said, You had no right to say that! The 2013 70th Annual Elf Khurafeh Shrine Circus is You dont know what that man was coming to The Dow Event Center Arena starting Wednesday, going through! I wish you would January 23rd through Sunday, January 27th 2013 for 9 great commit suicide! performances. Tickets are on sale today, November 12, 2012 at Admittedly, I was shocked by 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $16.00 for children. that. It was so undeserved and over The Dow Event Center and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine office are urging patrons to buy tickets prior to the show they are the top. But then I figured she must attending allowing them to have easy access into the arena for have had some sort of complicated an overall customer friendly experience. Patrons are encouraged emotional issue. to read all coupons and vouchers carefully as they are only good KERRY WASHINGTON has, for specific dates and time. Due to the large capacity crowds for very good reasons, risen to the in prior years The Dow Event Center box office has made ranks of premier African American arrangements to open additional box office windows and points actresses, the ones whose talents of sale for those purchasing tickets day of event to better serve are remarkable and consistent, such their customers. as Angela Bassett, Alfre Woodward Tickets are available at The Dow Box Office, Ticketmaster. and Queen Latifah. com, All Ticketmaster Outlets including Wal-Mart, Charge-byPhone (800) 745-3000 and group tickets are available through Currently, of course, Washington The Dow Box Office by calling (989)759-1330 or Elf Khurafeh is the star of the new hit dramatic Shrine Center Office by calling (810) 686-2641. series Scandal that airs on ABC.
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Teen Refresh
Staying True to You
By Shan Toriana Harris Media Intern Being who we are is something most of us struggle with. We fear that we may get judged in a bad way by our peers for being who we really are. So, we tend to act like our peers and that is where someone will usually tell you, you are acting like your friend. I was once afraid to be myself. I thought if I was myself people wouldnt like me or talk to me. I was very quiet, shy, and different, which was the total opposite of my peers, so they called me weird. Over the years I learned to be myself and accept myself for me. I thought, so what if Im shy, quiet, weird, or lame. All those things made me who I am. I wasnt the only one in the world like that. I grew to love being called weird, because it only meant different, and that is what makes us special. After I started accepting me for me and staying true to myself, everyone else did too and they grew to love me. So, my advice to someone who is afraid to be true to themselves. If you dont stay true to yourself, you will gravitate from your real self and will forever be unhappy.
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Sowing Seeds of EducationGrowing Tomorrows Leaders

By Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill Superintendent of Schools Buena Vista School District Guest Educational Journalist Greetings to the Michigan Banner Readers and Concerned Citizens: Reflections: The Buena Vista Staff and Board Members are Poised for a Comeback! We are all totally engaged in getting to know each other, refining our passion for education and transforming our district. How are we going to do it? We are going to use the Power of Collaboration to share practices, learn new practices, excite young people and get parents engaged. Our students can actually share the excitement with all they come in contact with regarding our district. As we walk through this courageous journey, there may be small numbers of students attending our district, various educators getting off of our bus, and several great teachers and administrators staying on our bus to make positive change. The results will build a caring school district, so that we can prepare our students for a global, technological society. John Maxwell, the accomplished author says it best when he talks about beginning with a clear vision/goal in mind. We must make sure that everyone involved understands what the goal is and believes that the goal is worthwhile. The overarching goal of collaboration is to achieve something excellent that you absolutely cannot achieve alone. Actually, every team member has a role to play and his or her role is defined. Communication is key and all involved must trust that they can communicate safely. At a recent professional development day activity, a staff member shared the way Buena Vista was. We all marveled at the Buena Vista that the staff person spoke of with great delight and enthusiasm. A group of teachers, secretaries, bus attendants, lunch aides, administrators and others pledged to reflect and try to bring back, boy scouts, girl scouts, the choir, homework in the hallways, role model assemblies, and long lines of young people waiting to attend our school district and what we will call, the glory days. We truly believe that if we continue to praise our students with Honor Assemblies, attendance incentives, and our best teaching, we will show great signs of improvement. Professional Development, Quality Teaching, Data Driven Usage, Data Ownership, Reality Based Interventions, Evidenced Based Interventions, Board Development and more efforts to sow seeds of excellence and grow tomorrows leaders will move us to the next level. Our Literacy Corp is in full swing and to date we have 23 Volunteers that are working with our students weekly to become more literate. Through collaboration, our students are receiving differentiated instruction, graphic organizers like Venn Diagram Usage, Timelines, KWL Reading Charts and Story Maps to better understand how to make comparisons, create answers, understand different genres and so much more. We ask you to get to know us again. Come Back to Buena Vista, invest in our community and experience education in small classrooms, passionate leadership from teachers and administrators and experience technology, reading and mathematics. Remember, if we sow seeds into the lives of our children with educational depth, we will transform the district. We must be mindful that we will not accept excuses, that we will exhibit an awful lot of passion and extra efforts towards our children as it relates to teaching. Barbara Littles, Esquire reminds us that before Transformation takes place, there must be a death and burial of everything that we have done and are not satisfied with the results. It is healthy to have Chaos during change and move away from Chaos, when there is really a transformational process being created. There is a storm before the calm. Weeding out, proactive change and allowing new plants are too developed. We especially thank her for supporting our school district and encouraging us to become top notch. Education is hard work, but only the strong survive. Our Choir and Community Engagement Night is Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Buena Vista High School. It features our Buena Vista District Choir, Grades K-12, our Staff Choir, our Student Dance Troupe and more. Santa and his helpers will be visiting and we invite your participation. It starts at 5:30 p.m. and will end very near 8:30 p.m. Mild refreshments will be available and we hope to see you there. For more information contact: andrsonb@bvsd.us and/or hunterk@bvsd.us. If you believe you know students that would benefit from attending Buena Vista Schools, contact cwilkins@bvsd.us, Mrs. Carolyn Wilkins. We love educating children. Email Dr. Harvill at dharvil@bvsd.us or stop by the Buena VistaBoard/Administration Office at 705 North Towerline, Saginaw, MI. 48063 989-755-2184 Randy L. Jackson-President, Tionna T. Watkins-Vice President, Rhonda L. BurtonSecretary, Fredia Wicks- Treasurer, Frances L. Hayes-Trustee, Mary Haynie-Trustee, Barbara Amon-Weigandt, Trustee
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Regional Disability Mentoring Day a Success!

On Tuesday, October 30, 2012, Disability Network of Mid-Michigan partnered with the Great Lakes Business Leadership Network and the Dow Chemical Company to host the 11th annual Disability Mentoring Day. Expanded to a regional event three years ago, Disability Mentoring Day matches students with disabilities with workplace mentors in order to explore career interests and opportunities. 85 students from Bay, Isabella, and Midland counties took part in job-shadowing at various businesses around mid-Michigan. Students from Saginaw County will take part in similar activities at a later date. Participating businesses for Disability Mentoring Day 2012 included the Dow Chemical Company, Cintas, McLaren Bay Region, MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland, and the Great Lakes Loons. Tours of business gave students the chance to experience the wide range of employment opportunities available to them after high school. Several of the participants expressed surprise at not only how many different careers were available, but also of the value employers place on co-ops and volunteering. Jessica, a junior at Bay City Central High School, particularly enjoyed learning about opportunities at McLaren Bay Region. It was helpful to hear from Human Resources about what they look for in an employee, said Jessica. I didnt even know I could work there, but now I do. I was surprised by the variety of jobs available at Dow Diamond, said Alysa, a junior at H.H. Dow High School. I didnt realize [the Loons] hired people to work with children at the stadium. And thats what I want to do and I really hope I can work there this summer. After job-shadowing and facility tours, students participated in small group mentoring sessions with company employees. In Midland, several Dow Chemical employees also addressed the students as a whole, including Greg Pollock, a communications specialist in public affairs, who is deaf. Greg described his experiences attending college and finding a job. He reminded the students to not let their disability become an obstruction in the pursuit of their dreams. This event really is a one-two combination punch, said Rhonda Henning, Co-Chair of the Dow Chemical Companys Disability Employment Network. Its a great way for students with disabilities to understand what work is out there, to open their eyes to opportunities, and to hear from a motivational speaker about overcoming obstacles. But Disability Mentoring Day is also a way to break down stereotypes the employees and employers may have had and to show them the limitless and unique talent that is up and coming. The primary goal of Disability Mentoring Day is to increase confidence among students with disabilities by exhibiting the wide range of employment opportunities available. Lowell Gisel, Skill Development program manager at Disability Network, echoed this goal by paraphrasing legendary basketball coach John Wooden: Everybody has something they cant do well. But, more importantly, everybody has something they do very well. Whats important is not letting what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. For more information on Disability Mentoring Day, please visit www.dol.gov/odep. For more information about programs for students with disabilities, visit www.dnmm.org.
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Help Bring the Joy of Christmas to Families in Need This Year!

The United Way of Midland County Sharing Tree program helps fill the local holiday wishes of those in need. The event will take place on Thursday, December 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dow Diamond. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door, and are available at Eastman Party Store, Design Within and Natures Gift Organic Market. For more information, call the United Way of Midland County at (989) 631-3670 or visit at www.unitedwaymidland. org. for gift drop off information.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 In the case of inclement WHERE: Buena Vista Community Center weather, this will be an. . . 1940 South Outer Drive I-N-D-O-O-R E-V-E-N-T Saginaw, Michigan 48601 11:00 a.m. --- UNTIL FOOD IS GONE TIME: Open to ALL Saginaw County Residents YOU MUST PRESENT VALID ID: DRIVERS LICENSE OR STATE ID ONLY
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For more information, stop by P.O.P.S Community Outreach, located at 310 S. Washington Avenue Or call the following: P.O.P.S-Main @989-759-1220 ; P.O.P.S Outreach @989-401-6213; Buena Vista Community Center @989-752-1902
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A.Philip Randolph Institute POB 1107 Saginaw, MI 48606 American Red Cross 1232 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-8181 Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum 3456 Patterson Rd. Bay City, MI 48706 1-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County 300 Lafayette Ave. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-6723 CAN Council Saginaw County 1311 N. Michigan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777 www.cancouncil.org Castle Museum of Saginaw County History 500 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-2377 Emmaus House of Saginaw 733 S. 15th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-7538 THE EZEKIEL PROJECT ezekielprojectnow@yahoo.com P.O. Box 3470 Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470 Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax: 989.755.4038 First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-753-0411 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 5470 Davis Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-9565 Good Neighbors Mission 1318 Cherry Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-399-9918 Health Delivery, Inc. 501 Lapeer Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989.759.6400 Houghton-Jones Task Force 1708 Johnson Street Saginaw, MI 989-752-1660 Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-714-2240 Nathan Weidner Childrens Advocacy Ctr. 715 N. Euclid Bay City, MI 989-671-1345 Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444 Restoration Community Outreach 1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880 Email: rcosag@yahoo.com Committee, Inc. 2824 Perkins Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.753.7741 The Salvation Army 2030 N. Carolina Saginaw, MI 48602 989-793-8371 The Saginaw Community Foundation 100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0545 Women of Colors POB 5525 Saginaw, MI 48603 989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286
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Culinary Professionals Vie for Mexican Cuisine Honors

La Unin Cvica Mexicana presents the 4th annual Tamale Taste-Off on Sunday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the groups hall at 2715 Wadsworth, in Saginaw. Tamales during the holiday season are a treat, and area Tamale enthusiast need to look no further than the Unin Cvica to sample some great tamales. The Saginaw area has several culinary experts vying for the honor of making The Best Tamales. The standard tamale consist of a pork filling mixed with a tasty chile (red or green) sauce wrapped in a cornhusk filled with dough (called masa), but chicken fillings is also a favorite. La Unin Cvica Mexicana is hosting this event to showcase our areas great tamale experts. If anyone has ever made tamales by scratch, they know the work involved, said Unin Cvica President Angela Blanco. We are displaying a great tradition that originated with the great Aztec and Mayan cultures and want to educate the community on what is a good tamale. Vying for the bragging rights are Saginaws Coco Loco (Formerly El Mexicano) Rodriguez Tamales, Azteca Tamales and The Women of La Unin Cvica Mexicana and more. Coco Loco will defend their title as last years winners. Patrons of the event can have a sample of each vendors tamales, purchase a half or a full dozen if they choose, and vote for the best tasting tamales. If youre looking for good tamales for your Holiday season, this is the place to buy them, said Blanco whose group is selling menudo and other Mexican food during the event. The entry fee is $5. The winner will receive a plaque to hang in their establishment, proclaiming their business as The Makers of the Best Tamales in Saginaw.
Listen to Interesting Political Roundtable Talk

Visit http://video.deltabroadcasting.org/video/2295098507 for political views featuring Norman Braddock, Jimmy Greene, and Terry Pruitt. What do you think? Write the Michigan Banner @ publisher@michiganbanner.com
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Thanksgiving World...A Time to Give Thanks

If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily. - Gerald Good Thanksgiving Dinner Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for this special day, a day to remember Your goodness to us. I want to thank You for a roof over our heads, and more than enough food to eat. I want to thank You for the relationships You have given to us, for family and friends. And for all the bad experiences weve had, we have learned that you were there for us all the time. For this, we thank You and praise You. In Jesus name, amen.
Happy Eating
Do you know what type of turkey you will purchase this Thanksgiving? Fresh or frozen, free-range, organic, pastured, antibiotic-free, wild, gone are the days of just fresh or frozen.
Good Old Homestyle Turkey
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse and wash turkey. Discard the giblets, or add to pan. 2. Place turkey in a Dutch oven or roasting pan. Separate the skin over the breast to make little pockets. Put 3 tablespoons of the butter on both sides between the skin and breast meat. 3. In a medium bowl, combine the water with the bouillon. Sprinkle in the parsley and minced onion. Pour over the top of the turkey. Sprinkle seasoning salt over the turkey. 4. Cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). For the last 45 minutes or so, remove the foil so the turkey will brown.
Soulful Collard Greens and Smoked Turkey
Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sugar or honey 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 cups Progresso reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 pound smoked turkey drumstick or wings, skin removed 4 bunches fresh collard greens, coarsely chopped (about 4 pounds) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper Directions In 8-quart stockpot, stir onions, garlic, sugar, pepper flakes, black pepper, broth and vinegar until well blended. Add turkey and collard greens. (Greens may fill pot but will quickly wilt.) Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 50 minutes. Stir in bell peppers. Cover; simmer 10 minutes longer or until greens and bell peppers are tender. Remove turkey from broth mixture. Cool turkey about 10 minutes or just cool enough to handle. Remove bones from turkey; cut turkey into bite-size pieces. Return turkey meat to broth mixture. Source: Bettys Soul Food Collection
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Buena Vista Pre-Holiday Vendor Sale

Dear Vendor, Buena Vista Charter Township Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in our Pre-Holiday Vendor sale. The PreHoliday Vendor sale will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the Buena Vista Charter Township, Community Center, starting at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Pre-Holiday Vendor Sale Has a Purpose and a Mission Purpose: To highlight/showcase vendors in the BV community and surrounding areas. This region is full of young and old entrepreneurs seeking exposure and the opportunity to market and sell their products. BVCT would like to provide a venue for your business. Mission: The economy has taken its toll on the buyer over the recent years and the opportunity to purchase goods and services at a reasonable price continues to rise. Thus, we are promoting this Pre-Holiday Vendor sale as merchandise sold for $25 or less. This will give the buyer an opportunity to shop for Christmas without creating too much of a financial hardship for themselves. Additionally, we are asking each vendor to donate a gift worth $25 or more to be raffled off throughout the event. Please fill out the application and return to the attention of Tina Sessions, 1160 South Outer Drive, Saginaw MI, 48601 as early as possible before December 8, to assure your participation in this exciting event. All vendors must fill out an application and your check must accompany the application in order to participate. A vendor can be removed for violation of any of the policies as set forth on the application. Please read, sign, and date the application. Your signature is indication that you have read and accept the terms for participation. Any unsigned application will not be accepted. It is imperative that you return your application as soon as possible, as space is limited. Thank you for considering participating in our Pre-Holiday Vendor sale. Dwayne A. Parker Buena Vista Township Supervisor
Buena Vista Charter Township Pre-Holiday Vendor Sale VENDOR PARTICIPATION APPLICATION Check Must Accompany Application Business Name: ________________________________________________________ Name of Owner(s): ________________________________________________________ Business Address: ________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip Code: ________________________________________________________ Business Phone #: ____________________ Alternate Phone #: ____________________ Type of Merchandise: _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Please explain your Return Policy: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ # of Tables needed_____________ Power Needed? _________________ Make Checks Payable to: BVCT Parks & Rec. Department For Office Use Only Additional information (if any) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Application Date: ______________ Check # Recd: _______________ ACCEPTANCE AND AGREEMENT TO VENDOR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 1. I agree to pay $25.00 (Non-Refundable) for one six foot long table. 2. I agree to pay $10.00 for each additional six foot long table. 3. I agree to participate in the vendor sale raffle and provide one free gift valued at $25.00 or more. 4. I understand that it is my responsibility to keep accurate records of all sales. I understand that BVCT is not responsible for vendor inaccurate sales count. 5. I agree to participate in the vendor sale event through its entirety 9:00am 3:00pm 6. I agree to keep my area neat and clean, free of packaging material. 7. I agree to provide each customer with a receipt of all purchases, return policy information, as well as store location and telephone number for return. PLEASE NOTE: you must have visible a copy of your return policy. 8. I understand that I am responsible for any exchanges and returns. I have read the policies and procedures for the BVCT Pre-Holiday Vendor Sale. I understand them and agree to adhere to these procedures. I understand that failure to comply will jeopardize my privilege and ability to participate in future sales at BVCT Parks & Rec. Department. Signature __________________________________________Date___________ Business Name __________________________________________
Vendors from Saginaw, Flint, New York and Surrounding Areas
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Shop for the holidays!!
$25.00 or less
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Sports
Sports Commentary
Stewards Kronk Put Detroit on National Stage

By Leland Stein III, Sports Editor The Michigan Chronicle Tributes continued to come in from the Sweet Sciences greatest pugilist, its writers, and promoters and fight fans in general. All revel in knowing one of the greatest trainers ever, Detroits own Emanuel Steward. Yeah, Detroit has gained notoriety for ushering in the industrial age with its car manufacturing, its legendary Motown Records and its Great Lakes, but right up front and center with all of that were Steward and his Kronk Gymnasium. As a result of Stewards cajoling The Kronk became synonymous with Detroit. Not only did it become the breeding ground of champions like Tommy Hearns but also a place of pilgrimage for fighters, trainers, promoters and boxing lovers from all over the world. Kronk was more than just a gym with a boxing ring. Steward through his amazing character, will, caring and force of personality transformed the sweaty gym into a place of hope and inspiration. Steward put the Kronk Team on the worlds map with a stable of champions that began with Hilmer Kenty, Thomas Hearns, the McCory brothers and continued until his death with Ukrainian heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko. Steward had Kronk to a place where even if one was not a major boxing aficionado, more than likely he or she has heard about Detroits Gym. Although the City of Detroit closed its oldest recreation center - the home of Kronk Gym - in 2006, Steward took his gym to Warren Street in Detroit. Steward told me: Ive talked to Mayor (Dave) Bing and he has expressed an interest in helping Kronk where he can. He comes from a sports background and he understands how it can impact kids in the community. I also get the feeling he appreciates Kronks contribution to the image of the city over the years. To the end Steward was always thinking about how he could help others. While Steward evolved into an international boxing icon as a trainer, manager and play-byplay announcer, his nephew, Javon Hill, stepped into the mix and kept Kronk on track.My nephew, Steward said, retired from the police department and he has revitalized the amateur program. He is continuing the traditions that have made Kronk famous. He makes sure that the fighters still focus on basic fundamentals and they get regular fights. Steward said that making sure the boxers stay active and in competition was very important. Its just like when a guy only plays basketball in the backyard, Steward said, but when he joins a league and goes and play against others from everywhere, hell probably get better. Its the same with boxing. Motown has produced an illustrious and renowned leader in Barry Gordy, Kronk has Steward. Motown has produced The Temptations, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and The Four Tops, just to name a few. Kronk likewise has developed champions like Kenty, Hearns and Mickey Goodwin, Duane Thomas, Jimmy Paul and the McCrory brothers, Steve and Milton. Getting involved with Kronk has changed my life forever, Hearns told me. After Hilmer won Kronks first title, we were all determined to keep it going. Added Milton: I was a baseball player at Pershing (High), but once I got turned on to Kronk I was able to travel and see the world and I liked that. Steward told me a story about when they first started they drove old cars up and down the freeways, stayed as one in a room in bad hotels and shared one meal with four people. As Kronks fame grew in the late 1970s and 80s, an unbelievable collection of boxing greats, many who were or became world champions trained at Kronk at least once during their careers. Men like Julio Csar Chvez, Naseem Hamed, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Wilfredo Benitez (in the Tucson gym), Hector Camacho, and Jermain Taylor. Others have come behind them like Gerald McClellan, Leeonzer Barber, Michael Moorer, Leon Spinks, Dennis Andries, Mark Breland, Wladimir Klitschko and Johnathon Banks, respectfully. All these men have helped Kronks name, symbol and boxing colors become Detroit icons noted around the world. Although Stewards goal was always to produce champions like Motown produced hits, he recognized that the club was a vehicle to help young men refocus their lives. There are kids that have changed their life because of Kronk, Steward said. The lessons of discipline, hard work and dedication are learned in the gym, because many do not get them at home. As Steward reflected on the amazing history that Kronk had created he even had to take a step back and say, wow! Im still surprised at how it has all happened, Steward exclaimed. Just think, I only started this to help my brother (James) learn the sport. Now we are all over the world and Detroit and Kronk is on the boxing map. Thats why I want to keep this in Detroit, because there is a lot more talent out there, all they need is opportunity and a place to learn. Indeed, Kronk, Steward, and Detroit became ingrained in international boxing lore.
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Around the Region

Castle Museum Keeps History Alive
New exhibit showcases Saginaws rich history in architecture and more
Since its beginning in 1937, the Historical Society of Saginaw County has dedicated itself to the preservation of artifacts relevant to Saginaw County history. The collection has grown to more than 100,000 artifacts and archaeological specimens. The Castle Museums latest exhibit, People, Places and Things, showcases a small piece of Saginaws history. This exhibit is built on the objects in our collection, said Castle Museum Deputy Director Tom Trombley. These pieces randomly tell Saginaws story and the citys development. Original plans of Morley Brothers hardware, as well as other long forgotten Saginaw structures, Saginaws more elaborate architecture no longer seen in the city. These lion heads are all that are left of the Saginaw Daily News building, said Trombley. We were fortunate to have acquired such a wonderful piece of Saginaw history. Other artifacts include hand carved Civil War figures, Bricklayers and Masons Union items as well as Gear-Rilla, the beloved Saginaw Gears team mascot. Gear-Rilla is a more recent piece of Saginaws history, Trombley said. But no less important in telling the story of it. The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
show the remarkable architectural style that helped make the city of Saginaw. From weather vanes that once stood atop the Castle Building to the terra cotta lion heads that graced the Saginaw Daily News building, this display shows some of
Longfellow School Opens Family Food Pantry

A new food pantry was recently opened on November 14, at the Longfellow School in Saginaw. The goal of the pantry is to feed approximately 115 families a month. Sponsors of the pantry are the Parishioners on Patrol Organization, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Hidden Harvest, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Mission Department, and The Michigan Banner Newspaper.
M-25 bridge work over the Quanicassee River scheduled COUNTY: Tuscola HIGHWAY: M-25 CLOSEST CITY: Bay City/Essexville STARTING DATE: Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Mid-June 2013 PROJECT: Bridge replacement work just east of the county line in Tuscola over the Quanicassee River. TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: Traffic will be detoured to accommodate bridge work. Motorists will be rerouted to M 15 in Bay City, then M-138 to M-24, and back to M-25 in Unionville. CUSTOMER BENEFIT: This $4.2 million project will increase safety by improving the overall condition of the bridge.
Broadway in Saginaw "Fiddler on the Roof"
Longfellow School Volunteers
Friday, December 7, 2012 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center 5121 Bay City Rd., Midland Early Bird Registration: $5 (Early Bird Ends Wednesday, December 5)
December WakeUp! Midland
Season Series on Sale now! Subscription prices for Five-Show Season Series begins at $130. Subscriptions for the Four-Show Series being at $105. Subscribers have the option to add STOMP to any package; tickets begin at $25. For show series information, visit the website link or call (989) 759-1330 or (989) 759-1320.
Deer Widows Weekend Birch Run Dates: 11/16/12 11/18/12 From: Birch Run Premium Outlets
Come join the fun, hunt for the best bargains of the year and get your holiday shopping started with a bang! Special shopping hours. Call 989.624.6226 for more details.
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Our sincere appreciation for your business, your confidence and loyalty. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day. Gil Johnson, President Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln
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Tackling life is a matter of problem solving thats Terrance Moores way of thinking. And what better way to improve the world than to help others as they leap lifes hurdles? The junior criminal justice major likes to be there when someone can use a helping hand: Terrance serves as a resident assistant, helping his students overcome the roadblocks of college life, and as vice president of the Cardinal Military Association, supporting veterans through any difficulties they might face. A firm believer in support systems, Terrence is also a member of the National Leadership and Success Society, an organization that unites students who want to set and achieve goals. And as part of the Greek fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon, the Criminal Justice Society, and the co-ed service fraternity Alpha Sigma Pi, hes learned that the best way to lead is by example. If I dont help, he said, who will?
Prospective or transfer students can check out SVSU by taking a campus tour and meeting with an admissions representative. Call (989) 964-4200 or email admissions@svsu.edu.
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