October 1, 2013 Edition

Volume 10 Number 19
The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
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Leading in Diversity
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
Fresh Wind Conference 2013

Change a Generation Page 4
Opportunity PAGE LB 2
Closing the GAP PAGE 9
Make a Difference PAGE 13
A Healthy Michigan! PAGE 18
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Editorial
The Real Revival in the City of Saginaw

By Dr. H. J. Coleman, Jr. World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries In religious circles the word revival always suggest a series of church type services that promote spiritual revival in the members of that church, or an outreach to people in the community. I would like to offer a different perspective for revival by driving the point to community revival! Every community is reflective of the spirit of that community. You can see it in the pride or lack of pride in its features, services, industries, institutions, and the people. There are some communities that build their pride around the physical features, such as rivers, lakes, trees, or general geography. Others build their pride on the community history, of the history of certain people or families. Some communities are what they are because specific industrial or corporate investment is visible in framing the presentation for the public and the local residents. There was a time when all of these elements worked toward the creation of the image and pride in the community of Saginaw. I was born in Saginaw, Michigan was a tag line in an internationally known popular song in the late 50s and early 60s. Popular childrens television star Kenny Roberts talked about Saginaw on his program. The lumber industry made big investment in the community; wealthy families contributed land and resources to create a world class community parks system. The financial community stood solidly behind the community through philanthropic efforts, while the auto industry made corporate investments that supported the schools and hospitals. There was a pride in the city that transcended all of the racial and economic disparity that existed. There may have been different sides of town, but each one had pride in its part of the community. There was hope that was alive and flourishing. People could graduate from high school and get a job, earn a good living, buy homes and raise families; all in this city. Neighborhoods were places where entire families interacted; we knew each other from schools and by grades. That is the kind of revival that needs to happen. It will take the entire recipe of institutions, business, faith communities, families, and individuals to make it happen. Just like the revivals that happen in the churches, certain things must happen for it to succeed. First, there must be the will to do it. Secondly, someone will have to actually call for it, and put things in motion. Thirdly, people will have to participate. Fourthly, and probably most importantly, the community must have a real hope that change will come, that things will improve, and the people will identify with the new community as it is created in the place of the old.
Celebrating 10 Years of Service to the Community

Ten years ago, I was beginning my second year as the Pastor of Greater Coleman Temple Church of God in Christ. My friend and classmate came to me and said, Im starting up a newspaper and want you to help me. That friend was Jerome Buckley. I told him that I didnt know anything about the newspaper business, and didnt know how to help him. He told me that I would be able to help him when time came. That time has come on several occasions. It is amazing to watch big dreams materialize, and even more to be able to assist in some way. I appreciate the fact that Jerome has never stopped looking for ways to include as many people in the ongoing development of the Banner. It is a joy to see young people exposed to career opportunities that they did not know existed, while discovering talents that they didnt have through internships and summer positions at the Banner. I have seen initiatives for community improvement crop up through conversations and then materialize into real programs after being recognized by the Banner. I am impressed that this has happened on so many occasions while Jerome did not try to take credit or own it, but supported its success. The unselfish effort of telling a good story in times when there is nothing but bad news from other outlets is a powerful ministry and service to the community. As a pastor in this town, I celebrate the testimony of endurance and success that Jerome Buckley and the Michigan Banner reflect. I promise to do everything that I can to continue supporting this effort. Dr. H. J. Coleman, Jr. Pastor of World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries
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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
Continuing the Tradition of Service
Michelle McGregor CEO First Ward Center
Michelle McGregor is continuing in the footsteps of tradition as she serves as CEO for First Ward Community Services. McGregor worked as the After-School/Summer Day Camp Program Coordinator at First Ward for 11 years before her appointment of Chief Executive Officer. The First Ward Community Center located in the Northeast Section of the City of Saginaw, at 1410 N. 12th Street, became an anchor for the community over 75 years ago, and the support/advocacy network provided for the residents of Saginaw County, from the young to the senior citizen is still changing lives. If you would like to contact the center for additional information call 989.753.0411.
Congratulations
I want to congratulate the Michigan Banner as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Michigan Banner has been an important voice in the mid-Michigan area, focusing on in depth coverage of news and events of interest to the citizens of Saginaw and outlying areas that in many cases are not covered by other media. I wish the Michigan Banner many more years of success and I am confident that it will continue to bring us the important news that relates to our community with the competence and skill with which it has done so to date. Attorney T. Michael Marsh
Attorney T. Michael Marsh
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Cultural Competence Training Sponsored by The Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile Justice System (DMC), and Saginaw MAX System of Care
The Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile Justice System (DMC) task force and Saginaw MAX System of Care (SOC) co-sponsored a three day Cultural Competence Training designed to support their collaborative efforts to address Dr. Gloria Morrow disparity in the Juvenile Justice and partner child serving systems. Thirty-three participants successfully completed the training which was held in Lansing, MI. Master Trainer Dr. Gloria Morrow of Orange County, CA facilitated the training which included representation from a cross section of the community. The California Brief Multi-Cultural Scale Cultural Competency training is the model selected by the DMC to provide individuals in the Mental Health, Department of Human Services, Juvenile Justice, Education and Law Enforcement systems with the tools needed to develop an understanding of the value of recognizing, respecting and for many embracing culture and diversity in our daily decision-making as we provide service in the community. The training, unanimously described as a tremendous success will be provided for groups throughout Saginaw County. The need for an increased knowledge and understanding of the children and families involved in the child serving systems was identified by the DMC as one means of addressing the disparity minorities face when involved in the systems listed. Leaders from these systems are pictured below during breaks from the very intensive training which offers certification and CEUs to those who successfully complete the process. The final training scheduled to be completed this year will consist mainly of leaders in the faith community whose support is critical to the success of the DMC/SOC initiative. Detailed information and data compiled which will highlight successes and challenges faced by the task force will be provided in future articles. Wardene B. Talley is the Project Director of Saginaw MAX.
System Leaders Attending Cultural Competence Training
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Hispanic Heritage Month is a Time to Celebrate, Reflect

By Griselda Nevarez
Leading in Diversity
The Latino Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Latino Newspaper
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For some members of Congress, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the contributions Latinos have made to the United States. For others, it is also a time to reflect on the needs of the Latino community. Rep. Xavier Becerra (DCalif.) said for him, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the profound contributions Latinos have made to our country. He also said it is also a time to honor Latinos, like those serving in the U.S. armed forces and those working to achieve the American dream. Latinos share the same hope, determination and optimism that all those in our country seek: An opportunity to succeed based on hard work, access to a better education, and an equal treatment under our laws, said Becerra, who is chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. Several members of the In this photo, flags of Latin American countries are displayed in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Photo/Army House Republican Conference Sgt. Nina Ramon 345th Public Affairs Detachment via wikimedia) said in a bilingual video that can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3nR3OMNAUE Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans. The video features top GOP leaders, like House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor. It also features Latino Reps. Mario DiazBalart of Florida, Bill Flores of Texas, Raul Labrador of Idaho and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida. Every single day, they contribute to the strength and culture of American society, the GOP House members said in the video. Hispanics help drive the American economy, serve in our nations defense, and possess a deep commitment to faith, family and community. For additional Hispanic Heritage Month celebration news visit www.voxxi.com/hispanic-heritage-
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Negocios~Business
An effort to fuel professional development among young Latinos in West Michigan began this fall under a new program offered by Ferris State Universitys Latino Business and Economic Development Center. The Latino Talent Development Program is deCarlos Sanchez, signed as an opportunity to Director of the develop the skills, resources Latino Business and Economic and confidence needed to Development Center become leaders at work and in the community while leveraging the advantages of being bicultural individuals, said director Carlos Sanchez. We are planning to form a cohort of young
Ferris University Initiates Latino Talent Development Program

professionals who are ready to lead but are in need of culturally relevant instruction, Sanchez said. An informational open house was held September 17, at Ferris Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain St. NW, in Grand Rapids, and was attended by local subject-matter experts who delivered instructions during the program. The pilot program, scheduled to run about once a month from September through March, will provide participants with a unique networking opportunity, valuable insight into cultural differences that impact workplace behaviors, the chance to test newly developed cross-cultural skills in a safe learning environment and insight from experts. The pilot program is free to participants. In addition to providing individuals the opportunity to advance their careers and better engage in the community at large, the program is ideal for organizations or companies with emerging Latino leaders, Sanchez said. Graduates of the program will be better equipped to represent their community, make an impact and further their professional careers, Sanchez said. Better professionals benefit the communities they live in. The program is an initiative of the fairly new Latino Business and Economic Development Center, itself an initiative of Ferris State University to connect with the growing Latino population in West Michigan and to spur economic development. The center is housed at Ferris Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. www.ferris.edu
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New York In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Colgate has announced this years Haz la U educational grant program, in partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. In its fifth year, Haz la U has expanded to offer educational grants to Hispanic high school seniors enrolling in higher education for the 2014-15 school year. This years recipients will also be awarded a membership into the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, which includes career counseling, as well as the opportunity to network with past Hispanic Scholarship Fund alumni.
Colgate Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Educational Grant Program

Haz la U seeks to help grant recipients fund their first year of college and put them on the road to graduation. Recent news from the U.S Census Bureau Analysis reveals that a record 7 in 10 Hispanic high school graduates are enrolling in higher education. With more Hispanic students entering higher education it is important to support these students in college. Colgate continues to support Haz la U to increase Hispanic enrollment in college and to support families with the costs of higher education, said Carla Kelly, General Manager of Multicultural Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive. We want to invest in the Hispanic community and our ongoing partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund is a testament to the value we place on educating our future leaders. While more Hispanic students are attending college, according to the Pew Hispanic Center, Latinos ages 22-24 are half as likely as their Caucasian counterparts to complete their bachelors degree. The Haz la U grant seeks to keep recipients on the track to graduation by lessening their financial concerns during their first year of college and to focus on their studies. Last years $15,000 Haz la U winner, Eduardo Solorio of Five Points, California has enrolled at the University of California Irvine. My Haz la U grant is enabling me to start my first semester of college with fewer worries, he said. Im able to focus on my studies and the grant helps me not become a financial burden to my family while I pursue my degree. This is a great opportunity for me to start college off on the right foot. To learn more about Haz la U and the application guidelines, visit http://www.colgate. com/hazlau or call 1-877-HSF-INFO.
Cesars legacy is one of struggle and of a belief that we can change things, but that we ourselves must go out and do it. These changes dont happen by themselves. Dolores Huerta
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Salud~Health Hispanic Heritage Month: 6 Hispanic Health Hotlines

By Hope Gillette According to the Centers for Disease Control, the top ten causes of death for Hispanics are: cancer, heart disease, unintentional injuries, stroke, diabetes, chronic liver disease, chronic lower respiratory disease, influenza and pneumonia, homicide and nephritis. Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health Hotline 1-866-783-2645 This hotline offers both English and Spanish assistance on a wide range of topics including: health system navigation, infant mortality; cancer and cancer treatment; cardiovascular disease; child and adult immunizations; diabetes; HIV/AIDS; Parkinsons disease, hypertension, MRSA, autism, mental health, and H1N1. This is a great resource if you are unsure where to call initially. The National Hispanic Prenatal Helpline 1-800-504-7081 This hotline offers, according to the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, culturally and linguistically relevant care for Hispanic women looking to educate themselves on infant mortality, healthy pregnancy, prenatal care, and access to pregnancy services in their local areas. The National Cancer Institute 1-800-422-6237 The National Cancer Institute has facts and statistics on most forms of cancer found in the United States. The organizations hotline offers both an English and a Spanish version so individuals can find out treatment facts, common risk factors, environmental influence, and preventative measures when it comes to cancer. FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered Hotline 1-866-288-7475 A hotline dedicated to offering support services for Latinas diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. Women can call this number and speak with a personal counselor directly if they find they are having trouble coping with their illness. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 This hotline serves both English and Spanish individuals in the United States, and is not just a hotline for suicide prevention. The lifeline is a crisis hotline where anyone can call at any time of the day to speak with a trained crisis counselor. Individuals can call this hotline whenever they are feeling overwhelmed with metal health or physical health issues, or if they feel inclined to hurt themselves or others. The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundations Toll-free Helpline 1-800-941-4635 Diabetes is a common illness among Hispanics, and many live with the disease and dont even know it. If you think you or a family member has diabetes but you are unable to have your questions answered by a regular physician, call this helpline to speak with a trained professional. Source: www.saludify.com
Entretenimiento~Entertainment Maria Rivas Named Official Artist for the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
Los Angeles Painter and visual artist Maria Rivas has been named the official artist for the 14th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. Rivas artwork will be proudly used as the official image for the worlds premier Latin music event and will be the featured artwork on this years invitations, show tickets, poster, program book, and other important applications. Each year we look forward to sharing and introducing a respected artist from the Latin community whose work captures the exuberance that Latin music embodies along with our organizations commitment to creative expression. said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/ CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. Hailing from Venezuela and currently residing between Spain and Florida, Rivas is a celebrated international recording artist, composer, painter, and visual artist. From a young age, she displayed a great talent in the mediums of painting, plastic arts, graphic and fashion design, illustration, and oil and acrylic work. Rivas refined abilities have allowed her to create a signature artistic style she refers to as curvismo, which reflects her musical subject in a visual flexible way. Rivas latest series titled American Jazz Greats, features interpretations on canvas of some of jazz musics most influential artists, such as Chet Baker, Miles Davis and Nina Simone. Her work is exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and is in the collections of private art aficionados. Rivas musical career has spanned more than 30 years, and 10 albums, including the extremely popular and successful album Manduco (1992) among them. The 14th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central. For more information visit http://www.latingrammy.com . Source: The Latin Recording Academy
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Education
100% of Delta College Surgical Technology Grads Pass Certification
Delta College has received a merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting for achieving a 100% pass rate of the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination for the cycle of August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Eleven Delta College graduates successfully completed the exam during that time period. Graduates obtaining national certification as a CST demonstrate, by examination, understanding of the basic competencies for safe patient care in the operating room. Were very pleased to receive this award recognizing the high quality of our students and our program, said Don Traverse, Health & Wellness Division Chair and former Surgical Technology Program Coordinator. Delta College students are learning what they need to be very successful in the workplace. The CST is widely recognized in the health care community as the foremost credential for surgical technologists in the nation. The CST is required for employment within many local, state and national health care organizations. Certification as a surgical technologist exhibits professional pride, the desire to be recognized for mastery of surgical competencies, and most importantly an ongoing commitment to quality patient care. Those interested in learning more about Delta Colleges Surgical Technology program should visit www.delta.edu. Delta College Surgical Technology Suite
Multicultural Scholarship Helps Close Diversity Shortage Gap in Medicine

Dallas, TX - Nefertiti Clavon, 22, struggles to keep up with rising tuition costs and other college expenses. There were times I felt I was going to have to leave school because of financial situations, said Clavon, a health promotions student at the University of Houston in Texas. Im grateful there is a scholarship available for female students pursuing healthcare studies. Clavon is one of 16 recipients of the 2013 Go Red Multicultural Scholarship, part of the American Heart Association and Macys Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund. The fund now in its third year provides $2,500 scholarships for multicultural women pursuing college or graduate school degrees in healthcare fields. Besides easing the financial burden for students, the American Heart Association and its supporters are striving to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine and increase culturally-sensitive, patient care. The number of minority medical school graduates is increasing steadily, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. However, the figures are still low compared with the population at large. For example, among 17,364 medical school graduates in 2011, 6.5 percent were African-American, 7.6 percent were Hispanic and 21.6 percent were Asian. Only 5.4 percent of African-American and 3.6 percent of Hispanic nurses in the nation are registered nurses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In contrast, minorities make up 36.6 percent of the U.S. population. Building a diverse physician and medical workforce is a critical component in the delivery of patient-centered care to the multicultural communities that will enter the healthcare system once the Affordable Care Act is implemented, said Dr. Jennifer Mieres, senior vice president in the Office of Community and Public Health, chief diversity and inclusion officer for North Shore LIJ Health System and American Heart Association Go Red For Women spokesperson. The recruitment of talented, young diverse women into the healthcare field is a critical step in the delivery of quality, culturally-sensitive, patient-centered care. The Go Red Multicultural Scholarship is made possible by the Macys Multicultural Fund, which was created in 2009 to focus on increasing diversity in the medical field. Macys is a founding national sponsor of the American Heart Associations Go Red For Women and Go Red Por Tu Corazn, raising more than $46 million since 2004. For more information and to complete an application, visit GoRedForWomen.org. The deadline to apply for 2014 scholarships is Dec. 31, 2013.
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Saginaw High Points of Pride

National Honor Society Student Government Competitive and State Champion Athletic Teams Young Educators Society (YES Club) Book Club Teen Advisory Council Partnership with Saginaw Valley University (GEAR-UP) Partnership with University of Michigan (College Advising) Great Lakes Bay Region Youth Leadership Institute Stand-Up Award Senior Scholarship Program Mighty Marching Trojan Band F.I.R.S.T Robotics Team PLATO Credit Recovery Junior Achievement SODEXO Student Leadership Peer Education/Academic Club Structured Math & Reading Tutoring
SAGINAW HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Ramont Roberts, Principal Donald Durrett, Campus Director Mercedes Perez, Assistant Principal
SAGINAW BOARD OF EDUCATION Rudy Patterson, President Beverly J. Yanca, Vice-President Alexis S. Thomas, Secretary Delena Spates-Allen, Treasurer Mattie L. Thompson, Trustee Glenda F. Richardson-Vaughn, Trustee Ruth-Ann Knapp, Trustee Carlton D. Jenkins, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Saginaw High School * 3100 Webber * Saginaw* (989) 399-6000* www.spsd.net
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Community Voices Needed for African American Young Men of Promise Initiative
The Michigan Department of Education has begun a three-year initiative intended to improve the educational success of African American boys, called the African American Young Men of Promise Initiative, and the staff is asking community members to participate in the webinars discussing the following topics: Networking with Parents in School and Community - October 30, 3-4 p.m. Developing Talent in the Community - January 29, 3-4 p.m. Helping the Community-February 26, 3-4 p.m. Listening to the Community - March 26, 3-4 p.m. Developing Pride in the Community-May 28, 3-4:30 p.m. Space is limited, so register as soon as you can. The registration site is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013-14-communityvoice.
SVSU Reading, Writing and Math Clinics Offer School-Year Sessions

Saginaw Valley State University is offering programs to help students improve their reading, writing and math skills throughout the 2013-14 school year. Clinics for youth in kindergarten through grade 12 and adult learners provide an opportunity for students to improve their reading, writing and math skills and meet state education standards. The courses begin Monday, Oct. 21, and run through Monday, May 5. They will be held on Mondays at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. in the Literacy Center, located in SVSUs Regional Education Center. The cost is $575 per subject area. Students will meet weekly in 50-minute one-on-one or small group sessions. Lessons are individualized for each student through a research-based tutoring system. Instructors for the reading and writing clinics hold masters degrees in reading, are trained in reading recovery, or are highly qualified. Instructors for the math clinic have extensive classroom experience and hold at least a bachelors degree. To enroll in these programs, new students must be assessed; the assessments are being offered at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 and Tuesday, Oct. 8, and again Monday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. The assessment takes approximately one hour and a reserved time is needed. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at or before assessments. At the end of the program, tutors will administer a post-assessment to examine student progress throughout the clinic. Research shows that reading serves as the major foundational skill for all school-based learning. According to the Michigan Department of Education, 90 to 95 percent of struggling readers can show great improvement - in skills, strategies and levels through focused support groups similar to the ones the clinic will provide. Also, the State of Michigan has mandated more rigorous high school mathematics standards, so it is increasingly important for students struggling in math not to fall further behind. The math clinic curriculum is based on data-driven instruction that correlates with state standards. More information on summer literacy and math clinics, including the application to enroll, can be found online at www. svsu.edu/literacycenter. For questions, contact Laurie Ann Haney at 989-964-4982 or lahaney@svsu.edu.
Saginaw County Department of Public Health Recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention
The SCDPH Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program will recognize Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by sponsoring an open house with the them e Dont Let Lead Scare You! at the Saginaw County Department of Public Health, 1600 N. Michigan Avenue in Saginaw, on Wednesday, October 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 989.758.3745.
He who opens a school door, closes a prison - Victor Hugo

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House Approves Legislation to Enhance Employment Opportunities for Veterans

From the desk of State Rep. Tim Kelly, 94th District, www.RepKelley.com
The Michigan House recently approved legislation that will allow qualified veterans to use their military training and experience to replace additional training and licensing required for certain careers. Under the legislation, military training could be counted toward the licensing and education process for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), firefighters, boiler operators, mechanical contractors, and residential building contractors. House Bills 4605, 4731, 4752, 4754 and 4756 are the latest in a series of legislation aimed at addressing the challenges facing military service members upon returning home from their tour of duty. These measures are a common-sense solution to assist veterans giving them an easier time readjusting to civilian life by opening up new job opportunities without requiring additional education or licensing. The legislation is currently up for consideration in the Senate.
The Public Libraries of Saginaw is sponsoring TLC --Teaching, Learning & Connecting playgroups, a program for parents and children ages 18 months to 3 years to share together. The three session free playgroup will be held on Fridays, October 11, 18 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Butman-Fish Library, 1716 Hancock.
Teaching, Learning & Connecting Playgroup for Parents & Toddlers

During TLC, parents and toddlers can play together with great age-appropriate toys and equipment. They can also experience activities in a child-friendly environment. Its a great opportunity for parents with children ages 1836 months old to meet and connect with other families learning together. Professional resource people will be on hand to informally discuss
parenting questions and concerns. TLC is free, but registration is required. Registration is limited to 25 families. Participants are asked to register for all three sessions. To register or find out more about the program, call Butman-Fish Library at 799-9160.
Area Businesses Recognized For Successful Strategies
(L-R) Esther Williams from Midland Recyclers, David Emmel, Executive Director of Disability Network of Mid-Michigan (BLN Lead Partner), Gale Mielens from Chemical Bank, Patti LaChance and Julie Battle from AMPM,Inc., and Rob Vallentine from The Dow Chemical Company (BLN Lead Member). Also recognized, but unable to attend, was ZENTX Media Group.
Midland - At its recent Annual Meeting, the Great Lakes Business Leadership Network (BLN) recognized four businesses from throughout the Great Lakes Bay region for their commitment to the BLNs Four Pillars of Business Success; Awareness and Education, Recruitment and Retention, Access to Customers, and Inclusive Culture. The Great Lakes BLN is a consortium of business leaders throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region who are committed to improving business results by building workforces, targeting customers, and leveraging supply chains that embrace persons with disabilities and/or deliver high quality services and products for customers with disabilities. For more information about the Great Lakes BLN, contact Jennifer at 989-835-4041 ext. 206 or visit www. GreatLakesBLN.org. The BLN can also be found on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members

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Nexteer Automotive Donates to Mid-Michigan Childrens Museum

As part of its on-going effort to support local community efforts and contribute to the growth of the region, Nexteer has named the Mid-Michigan Childrens Museum (MMCM) as the first recipient of donations from its recently established Steering the Future Fund. Our success goes hand-in-hand with the success of the greater community, said Laurent Bresson, president and chief operating officer of Nexteer Automotive. Although we support many activities throughout the area, our goal is to have a fund that will grow to become a significant, sustainable force in community support. Nexteer announced the creation of the Steering the Future Fund earlier this year, which will allocate $2,500 each quarter, or $10,000 annually, in grants for programs and initiatives throughout Saginaw County. The Saginaw Community Foundation administers the fund, which will be fully endowed by the end of the year, creating sustainable, yearly financial distributions. MMCM will receive a $1,500 contribution for significant repair and restoration of the Auto Works Gallery. MMCM and a team of Nexteer technician and engineer volunteers identified the needed improvements. After five years of exploration by thousands of busy hands and feet, many of the gallery elements are showing the effects of wear, said Angela Barris, CEO of MMCM. Nexteer has also been here to support our efforts to engage children through an interactive facility and were pleased that they are continuing to be our partner in these renovation efforts. Being a partner in the community is a key priority for Nexteer, added Bresson. Education is a foundational element for a strong community and were pleased to support MMCM in their efforts.
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Business Directory
Authors W. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com Auto 2 Fresh Detail Kenny Jackson 300 N. Niagara Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-239-7012 Labadie Olds 711 S. Euclid Bay City, MI 48706 Terry Reed Sales Professional 989-667-2000 Ext. 341 Direct 989-460-0341 Fax 989-667-0103 E-mail terry.reed@labadieauto.com Website www.labadieauto.com McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Leon V. Washington Sales & Leasing Professional 989-790-5155 Leonwa1@yahoo.com Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Gil Johnson, President 4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48603 989.792.1700 1.800.479.8651 Bakeries Lighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099 Banquet Facilities Rowan - West Facility 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-3475 Beauty Sports Barbershop 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-992-2600 Unique Cuts & Massage 1502 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-327-2338 Unique Cuts II 3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601 989-327-2338 Business Solutions The Growth Coach Cal Talley, Owner 293 Provincial Ct. #78 989-401-6229 C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com www.The GrowthCoach.com Cleaning Services Extreme Carpet & Upholstery William & Denise Murphy - Owners Commercial & Residential Janitorial Services 989-753-3335 Best Choice Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning 989-316-8327 bestchoicefmandcc@hotmail.com Community Centers and Services First Ward Community Services 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-0411 Computer Services PCS Computer Systems, Inc. Business/Residential Specialize in Point of Sale Solutions 6065 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604 989-249-7565 Construction Kingdom Builders Jim Shafley, President 2210 Annesley Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989. 948.8094 www.kingdombuildersmi.org Consultants EnviCare Consulting, Inc. Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President 2809 Blairmont Drive Midland, MI 48622 989.839.9177 www.envicareinc.com 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 City of Saginaw Block Grant & Rehab Program 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1530 Saginaw Economic Development Corporation Shontaye Bibbs 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1395 sbibbs@saginaw-mi.com Florists Erikas Flowers 214 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9330 www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com Food & Dining Spencers Route 46 Spence Dambro Proprietor 5530 Gratiot 989-793-3400 Saginaw, MI 48638 www.spencersfinefood.com Funeral Homes Deisler Funeral Home 2233 Hemmeter Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603 989.799.1151 Graphics/Digital TBF Graphics Digital 803 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-752-5540 TBFGRAPHICS.COM TBFDIGITAL.COM Heating and Cooling HORIZON Azola Williams 989-755-8650 Business 989-233-3295 Cell Home Care Services Comforcare 320 S. washington Ave. Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607 Painting Services Resurrection Painting Scott Severin 989.792.2009 Interior/Exterior Drywall Repair/Power Washing Deck Staining Free Estimates Photography E.B. Studio 212 Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-397-4144 Quality Photo 124 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-790-8130 Publications David Hall Crimiel Publications LLC POB 20061 Saginaw, Michigan 48602 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 Spencers Fine Food 5530 Gratiot Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603 989.793.4500 Retailers GREEKS R US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 riggins52@charter.net Scrap Iron - Metals Clinkston & Sons Inc. 1319 S. 15th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.752.3072 www.clinkston.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
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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

Gov. Snyder Signs Healthy Michigan Law, Bringing Health Care to 470,000 Michiganders
Lansing Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed the Healthy Michigan plan into law, bringing health care to nearly a half-million Michiganders, strengthening the states residents and also its economy. A healthier Michigan is an important part of our states continued comeback, Snyder said. Today, were reaching out to nearly a half- Gov. Rick Snyder and Healthy Michigan Attendees million Michiganders with a message that help is there for them and their families to lead healthier, Extending insurance coverage to those more productive lives. And this innovative most in need is a monumental achievement for approach will make our recovering economy our state that will benefit more working adults stronger, too, saving money for taxpayers and who currently lack health coverage, as well as job providers. Michigan taxpayers and employers, said Kim Snyder signed the landmark bill, HB 4714, Sibilsky, CEO of the Michigan Primary Care into law at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center Association. in Dearborn, surrounded by people whose lives The association applauds Gov. Snyder have been affected by illnesses, as well as small and the leadership of both houses for ensuring business owners and health care professionals. more Michigan residents have increased access In the first year, Healthy Michigan is to health care. Michigan Health Centers look anticipated to cover 320,000 Michiganders, forward to working with our partners to connect eventually providing care for 470,000 most Michiganders with affordable health coverage working but earning about $15,000 a year. options and to serve as their health care homes. The plan emphasizes personal responsibility. Healthy Michigan helps people like Marcia Those covered by the plan will be required to Perkins. The Grand Rapids-area breast cancer share in the costs. There also will be incentives survivor was self-employed for more than 30 for them to take responsibility for their lifestyle years, earning enough to pay her bills. But she choices and to maintain or improve their health. could not afford health insurance. Previously, those without health insurance We need this Medicaid program to help often waited until their medical conditions folks like me, who work hard, she told Gov. were severe, and then sought treatment in an Snyder at a recent event. We want to take care emergency room. Not only did they suffer with of ourselves and do well. But we did need this their illnesses, but thats also the most expensive help. way for them to get medical care. The new plan will help small job providers Michigans hospitals bear more than $880 like Cynthia Kay add new employees and care million in uncompensated costs every year, which for the ones she has already. As the owner of a are passed along to individuals and businesses small video production company and member of through higher health care premiums. Healthy the Small Business Association of Michigan, she Michigan will help alleviate hundreds of millions provides health insurance to her eight employees, of those costs annually. and premium increases made it difficult to grow her business. I had to think twice about adding more people, Kay said, adding that Healthy Michigan could help control costs and allow her and other small business owners to create more jobs. James K. Haveman, director of the Michigan Department of Community Health, called the plan a significant step forward for 477,000 Michigan lives in a very Michigan-specific way. Today marks the culmination of many months of thoughtful discussion and innovative planning by a broad array of stakeholders across the state of Michigan, he said. Our work at the Department of Community Health is just beginning and we are eager to get this program started in our continual effort to improve the overall health and wellness of our state. HB 4714 was sponsored by Rep. Matt Lori, with changes in the Senate shepherded by Sen. Roger Kahn and leadership from Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer. The governor also commended House Speaker Jase Bolger, Rep. Mike Shirkey and Minority Leader Tim Greimel for their work on this legislation earlier this summer and throughout the process. It will become Public Act 107 of 2013. Health care is an issue that prompts strong opinions, and debate over this plan was thoughtful, and, at times, intense, Snyder said. But in the end, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came together on an improved plan that is built upon our shared Michigan values and hopes for a stronger state, both physically and financially. Healthy Michigan Will Save Lives and Strengthen Our State. Cancer survivors, doctors, and a business owner speak out video can be viewed at : http://youtu.be/hbP3E_ZQayY.
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Many things can increase the chance that youll get breast cancer. Theyre called risk factors. Some things you can change. Others you cant. Having one or more of these risks doesnt mean youll get breast cancer. Also, some women have breast cancer even when they dont have any of these risks. So, talk to your doctor about what you can do to lower your risk, and the right screening for you.
Possible Risk Factors: Menstruation Starting your period before age 12. Starting menopause (the change of life) after age 55. Motherhood Having children after age 35 or never having children. Not breastfeeding your babies. Hormones If youre taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), ask your doctor if you need it. Source: www.cdc.gov/cancer
SVSU Nursing Program to Expand by 50 Percent

The Michigan Board of Nursing recently approved Saginaw Valley State Universitys application to increase opportunities for qualified nursing students. Starting with the 2014-15 academic year, SVSU will be able to admit up to 96 students into its nursing program each semester, up from the current limit of 64. Our partners are telling us they need more nurses who have completed bachelors degrees. Thats why we did this, said Judy Ruland, dean of SVSUs College of Health and Human Services. Sixteen regional hospitals wrote letters in support of SVSUs application. The program expansion will mean more opportunities for current SVSU students who want to study nursing, and for students who transfer into SVSU from community colleges. Nationally, the Institute of Medicine has set a target for 80 percent of the nursing workforce to have completed bachelors degrees by 2020. A statewide study last year by the Michigan Center for Nursing found only 44 percent of nurses currently have a bachelors degree, and an SVSU survey of nurses in the Great Lakes Bay Region showed only 28 percent are prepared at the bachelors degree level.
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SAGINAW INCREDIBLE YEARS

We began our third Incredible Years class series in October 2012. On the first day of classes we do We believe this paperwork and story shows just introductions. how vital the During the first Incredible Years class, my co-group leader and Project and I began Launch are to introductions by our community. saying what our jobs are and what our background is. Then it was the parents turns to share. This group went way above and beyond the typical name and brief background (number of children, gender and ages) that most parents give when they first meet each other. These parents voluntarily opened up and shared difficulties they were having with each child including the troubles and barriers their families were facing. Several of the parents cried when they shared. Each parent spent a good ten minutes or more telling their story and what had led them to be in the class. They chose not to hold back! We believe this story shows just how vital the Project Launch-funded Incredible Years is to the community. The parents in our current session had these feelings and concerns bottled up just waiting for someone to listen to them. Just waiting for someone who had support to offer them. When adults who have never met are willing to open up to strengthen their families, you know the services being provided are exactly what they were hoping for! ~ Danelle Elliott Incredible Years Group Leader CAN Council Great Lakes Bay
Are you or someone you know having child behavior problems?
Incredible Years
The CAN Council, through Project LAUNCH funding, offers FREE parenting classes. The program is called Incredible Years and is an evidence based curricula targeting parents with 3 to 6 year old children. The parent training program is designed to work jointly to promote emotional and social competence and to prevent, reduce, and treat behavioral and emotional problems in young children. There have been 40 parents and caregivers who participated in 3 series of 20 sessions each. Is IY helpful? National studies have shown promising results: Increased positive and nurturing parenting Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting Reduction in childrens home and school behavior problems Increased positive behaviors at home and school Increased parent-child bonding
For more information about Incredible Years, please contact Vera, CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region CAPE Director and Incredible Years Group Leader, at vharrison@cancouncil.org or 989-752-7226.
Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for Childrens Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health was awarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw as the area to provide services. If you want to learn more about Project LAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 or pamela@urbanregenerationllc.com.
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Covenant CEO, Spencer Maidlow, Recognized for Hospital Leadership

Three Michigan health care leaders were honored with the 2013 MHA Healthcare Leadership Award, presented by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) during the MHA Health Foundation Governance Leadership Forum in Acme, Michigan. Each autumn, the MHA honors outstanding individuals who have provided exceptional leadership to healthcare organizations and to the health and well-being of the community. The 2013 recipients of the award include Spencer Maidlow, CEO, Covenant HealthCare; Spencer Maidlow, CEO, Tim Zwickey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Covenant HealthCare Baraga County Memorial Hospital; and William Cunningham, DO, Executive Vice President/Systems Development, Metro Health Hospital. Maidlows nominator, Terry Niederstadt, commented, Spence is one of leading healthcare executives in the state of Michigan and the Midwest. He has led Covenant HealthCare for over 30 years to become one of the most successful hospitals in our region. Since Spencer Maidlow became CEO of Covenant HealthCare more than three decades ago, many changes have occurred. In 1987, Maidlow led St. Lukes Hospital in the acquisition of Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital and, in 1998, guided the merger of St. Lukes and Saginaw General hospitals to create Covenant. He continues to lead the hospital into new ventures that include current work to become a Highly Reliable Organization, providing optimal performance in an environment of uncertainty. He recently led the initiation of critically needed service expansions that include multimillion-dollar renovations of the Cancer Care Center and the Emergency Care Center. Alongside Central Michigan University, Maidlow is preparing for the expected future physician shortage by creating the CMU College of Medicine. In addition, the 2-year-old Covenant Medical Group includes 120 providers affiliated with the hospital. Maidlow fosters relationships with area hospital leaders and hosts a healthcare leadership forum that allows productive leader-to-leader discussions. Under his guidance, Covenant actively partners in the multifaceted Saginaw County Community Health Improvement Project to meet the health needs of county citizens. It includes a partnership with Michigan Pathways to Better Health, a grant-funded effort pairing residents with appropriate resources. Niederstadt acknowledges, We all should be very proud of Spence and the staff for building an organization that excels in providing excellent healthcare for our community. Under Spences leadership and preparation, Covenant will continue to provide great healthcare well into the future.
Scientific Brake and Garber Chevrolet Fill the Cube for Hidden Harvest
L-R Matt Princing - Truck Equipment Manager; Scientific Brake, Richard Premo - President and CEO, Hidden Harvest, Jayne Janze - Program Coordinator, Hidden Harvest, Brian Strong - Fleet Sales Manager, Garber Chevrolet, Dick Cramton - (Retired) Scientific Brake, Helen Miller- Fleet Sales Assistant, Garber Chevrolet , John Princing - President, Scientific Brake, Bill Weber - Director Heavy Duty Part Sales, Scientific Brake To thank Hidden Harvest for all they do for our community, the staff of Garber Chevrolet of Midland and Scientific Brake of Saginaw worked together to fill Hidden Harvests recently purchased cube truck with nonperishable foods. The cube truck was delivered to Hidden Harvest on Thursday, September 12th with the cargo of hundreds of boxes and cans of nonperishable food items. Representing Garber Chevrolet at the delivery were Brian Strong, Fleet Sales Manager and Helen Miller, Fleet Sales Assistant. Representing Scientific Brake were John Princing, President; Matt Princing, Truck Equipment Manager; and Bill Weber, Director Heavy Duty Part Sales. Mike Weinert, Garber Chevrolet General Manager stated, I am so proud of our employees and community for working together to provide these items for Hidden Harvest. John Princing, President of Scientific Brake stated, We too are very proud of our employees and friends that helped Fill the Cube with food. Hidden Harvest is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and end food waste by providing a safe and coordinated system of rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to feed the people in need by distributing food to soup kitchens, shelters and food pantries in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Rich Premo, President and CEO of Hidden Harvest said, What a wonderful act of kindness. Fill the Cube was a great. When we opened the back door I was amazed. The food will be put to good use. The truck is much needed and will make our mission of ending food waste and alleviating hunger a bit easier. Again thanks so much Garber Chevrolet of Midland and Scientific Brake of Saginaw. It is great to have such kind and caring friends. To find out more about Hidden Harvest, or how you can help, visit at http://hiddenharvest.com/.
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Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority Receives National Pilot Demonstration Grant
The Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority recently announced that the Saginaw Pathways to Better Health Community HUB has been selected to participate in a national certification pilot project. The Pathways HUB Certification Pilot Site Demonstration Project, with funding from The Kresge Foundation, and in partnership with the Rockville Institute, Communities Joined in Action, Community Health Access Project, Inc., and the Georgia Health Policy Center, has selected three pilot sites to work towards and achieve certification for the Pathways HUB model of care coordination. Saginaw is one of three sites in Michigan implementing the Pathways Community HUB model; there are twenty sites across the country using this model to improve healthcare and reduce the cost of care. The Michigan Pathways to Better Health program is being funded by a grant from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that was awarded to the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) last year. The project described was supported by Funding Opportunity Number CMS-1C1-12-0001 from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS or any of its agencies. The Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is serving as the Lead Agency and as the Community HUB for this project in Saginaw. Launched in February following six months of planning, the Saginaw Pathways Community HUB is part of an innovative, personalized care model that targets adults in Saginaw County who are eligible for Medicaid and/or Medicare and have two or more chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, hypertension, asthma, arthritis, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. The fact that we were able to get this program up and running in a relatively short time is a testament to the support and commitment of the community for this service, states Sandra Lindsey, CEO of Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority, who serves as the ProjCare is coordinated through the community ect Director for the Saginaw Pathways to Better HUB, which accepts referrals, enrolls eligible Health program. clients, assigns each client to a Care CoordinaAccording to Lindsey, We know from re- tion Agency Health Delivery, Inc., Covenant search that reaching out to and connecting people Healthcare/Visiting Nurse Special Services, or who are at-risk to timely, high-quality services St. Marys of Michigans Center of HOPE, and that can help address their medical, psychologi- soon, the Saginaw Public Health Department. cal, social and educational needs and ensuring Care Coordination Agencies hire, supervise and good coordination of services and supports, deploy Community Health Workers who meet while eliminating duplicative and unnecessary with clients in their homes and continue to work care, can lead to improvements in health and re- with them until they reach their goals. duce costs. To date, Saginaw Pathways to Better Health She went on to note that, Our community has served 300 clients and continues to enroll came together last year to begin planning for more. To find out more about the program or to Saginaw Pathways to Better Health, and we have make a referral, call the HUB at (989) 498-2266. a very strong collaborative coalition of healthcare providers, social service agencies, and other Good health and good sense are two community organizations that have been workof lifes greatest blessings ing together to successfully implement this proPublilius Syrus~writer gram in Saginaw County. And, after just a few months in operation, we are already seeing positive results. Independence. Dignity. Quality of Life. The Pathways Community model is COMFORCARE HOME CARE based on a nationally recognized model that A Dedicated Non-Medical Home Care Agency puts specially trained Community Health The ComForcare Mission Workers (CHWs) in To improve the quality of life and regular contact with level of independence for every client clients so they are and family receiving our services. able to monitor their living conditions and We focus on four initiatives that are other factors that may critical to the well-being of seniors: affect management of Fall Prevention their chronic illness Medication Adherence es. CHWs work with Wilbert J. Smith and Alois B. Smith Chronic Disease Management clients to set healthOwner/Operators Transition of Care related goals and help clients with access to Contact us today to learn more about our Quality Care Guarantee! resources for nutri320 S. Washington Avenue Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607 tion, paying utility 989-752-5501 989-752-5503 FAX bills, transportation, Email: mbsmichigan@comforcare.com finding a medical Website: www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com care provider, smoking cessation, and many others.
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Saginaw Head Start Program Director Completes Management Fellows Program

Congratulations to Sabrina Beeman-Jackson, Saginaw Head Start Program Director, who recently completed training at the well-known UCLA/ Sabrina Beeman-Jackson Johnson & Johnson Saginaw ISD Head Start/ Head Start ManageEarly Head Start Program ment Fellows ProDirector gram. The training completed by Beeman-Jackson will benefit children and their families from Saginaw ISD Head Start and Early Head Start in Saginaw. Sabrina Beeman-Jackson is one of 39 graduates of the UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Head Start Management Fellows Program, an intensive two-week program, conducted at the UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles. The program was developed in 1991 to strengthen the management skills of Head Start administrators.
On October 22, 1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October Head Start Awareness Month. Thirty-one years after the proclamation, his words still inspire us to celebrate this great program: Perhaps the most significant factor in the success of Head Start has been the involvement of parents, volunteers, and the community. Their commitment and the services provided by dedicated Head Start staff have been instrumental in creating a quality program that truly provides young children with a head start in life. Below are listed some of the many lifechanging October Head Start activities happening across the nation: October 3 - JumpStart Read for the Record Jumpstart is a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students and community corps members to serve preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Read for the Record is one day of the year when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy and support Jumpstart in its efforts to promote early childhood education. Learn more at jumpstart.org October 8 - Parent/Policy Council Conference Call The National Head Start Association at 7 p.m. EST invites all parents and policy council members to join us for a Welcome! conference call. In this call we want to hear about what you have been doing this summer, tell you what NHSA has accomplished and discuss our goals for the upcoming month and year. We look forward to speaking with all the Head Start parents soon! Visit www.nhsa.org for registration information. October 15 - 2013 Awards and Scholarships NHSA announces the recipients of the 2013 scholarships and awards given in recognition of their unique contributions to Head Start. October 18 - Celebrate Farm to Head Start Many Head Start programs are engaging
in Farm to Head Start activities, including purchasing local food for meals and snacks, bringing students to farms and farmers into the classroom, teaching students how to cook or prepare locally grown food, and even tending to your own gardens. On October 18, NHSA and the National Farm to School Network will announce Celebrate Farm to Head Start Day. You can learn more, read about different program models, and sign up for a monthly Farm to Preschool e-newsletter at www.farmtopreschool.org. October 24 -National Food Day Food Day is a nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced food and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. It builds all year long and culminates on October 24. Food Day aims to help people Eat Real. That means eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and sustainably raised protein. www.nhsa.org
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TEEN REFRESH
SPEAKING POETRY IN SOL

The Public Libraries of Saginaw invite area high school students and adults to a morning of Speaking Poetry in Sol, on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. until noon at Hoyt Library, 505 Janes; as we join with the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance in celebrating the arts and humanities. From Edgar Alan Poe, Robert Frost, Theodore Roethke, Nikki Giovanni, Gary Soto, and Tupac to original creations by aspiring local poetsyou are invited to step up to the open mic to share a favorite known work or your own original composition to speak through poetry, or to simply come and enjoy and celebrate the art of poetry. Invite your family and friends to share in this Sol celebration when the Hoyt Librarys Auditorium will be transformed to evoke a coffee house ambiance and mood. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information call 989.755.9832.
SEEK THE UNKNOWN AND DISCOVER THE STARS CELEBRATING TEEN READ WEEK
Teen Read Week is October 13-19 and this years theme Seek the Unknown takes us to outer space. Join us as we Seek the Unknown and Discover the Stars on Saturday, October 19, at 3 p.m., at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center. Using common household supplies, participants will create their own constellation jar. After some basic information about constellations, we will take our newfound knowledge and use it to light up the night. All supplies will be provided, so registration is a must. Call 799-2771 to register.
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Children with Severe Emotional Disturbance need a lot of support. From families, teachers, social service and healthcare providers and often more. We maximize those resources to make sure those children get all the support they need.
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Rural Partners of Michigan Awards Grants to Six Communities

Lansing The Rural Partners of Michigan (RPM) has announced their Community Grant Award Winners. This program offers grants of up to $800 to organizations engaged in rural community development work. RPM, as part of the Michigan Rural Council, seeks to connect and educate community leaders, provide expertise and advocate for policy and projects that impact rural Michigan. These grants provide a huge opportunity to smaller rural communities to assist with their growth and development, said Jessica AcMoody, Acting Executive Director of RPM. These projects produce exceptional services and real economic results benefiting the entire community. Of the applications received, six Michigan communities will receive this funding including: City of Harrison: to assist in the purchase of equipment for a community kitchen to be used by local entrepreneurs, educators and community members. Delta Kappa Gamma International/Alpha XI: to assist in the restoration and maintenance of the original one-room rural school in the Besser Museum of Northeast Michigan. Generation E Institute: to assist with their Growing Business After School which provides training, mentorship and supplies for after school youth entrepreneurship educational programs in Marshall. Grow Benzie: to assist with the purchase of equipment for the incubator kitchen at Grow Benzies community and educational farmstead in Beulah. NCCS Center for Nonprofit Housing: to assist in bringing educational and counseling services in Fremont to those who are transportation bound. Remus Area Historical Society: to assist in establishing a Quilt Trail that will draw in tourism and increase economic growth to local businesses in the Remus area. The Community Grants are awarded bi-annually each year with deadlines on August 30 and February 15. Additional educational, networking and future grant opportunities for rural communities can be discovered through the Michigan Rural Council at rural.cedam.info.
Current Volunteer Opportunities In Saginaw County

YOUTH MENTOR volunteers needed at a local agency to mentor girls and boys ages 5-18 with life skills, social skills, building self-esteem and teaching self-respect to help develop responsible young adults. SOCIAL WORKER volunteers needed. LLBSW and BSW students willing to work one on one with clients, undertake paperwork, commitment to underserved populations. To volunteer your services or to donate goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216, hwatson@unitedwaysaginaw.org. Or check out the web-based volunteer program at www. GOvolunteerNOW.org.
NON PROFIT DIRECTORY

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 Public Libraries of Saginaw Butman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries 505 Janes Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0904 www.saginawlibrary.org Restoration Community Outreach 1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880 Email: rcosag@yahoo.com Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC) 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 1 Tuscola, Suite 100 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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Half Ironman Training with Purpose

Tina Dowe Aims to Raise $10,000 for Youth Recreation in Saginaw
The planner behind the July 27, YMCA Kids Tri Too triathlon, Tina Dowe is now working on her own triathlonbut not just any triathlona Half Ironman. In the process, Dowe is hoping to raise awareness and funds for youth recreation in Saginaw. As the Health and Wellness Director for the YMCA of Saginaw, Dowe lives up to her title at work and in her personal life. By day, she helps people make healthy choices and get moving. I love giving people an avenue to become healthy, says Dowe. We all have different reasons for being healthy and staying active, and to see people accomplish their fitness goals is exciting to me. Reducing the obesity rate in Saginaw County adults and children is not only a goal for Dowe, its one of five objectives in the Saginaw County Community Health Improvement Plan overseen by the Saginaw County Department of Public Health and various community organizations. In her personal life, Dowe shares her passion and committed to helping our community become a healthier one with various community organizations. She serves on the steering committee for Girls on the Run Saginaw Bay, and teaches in the Kinesiology department at Saginaw Valley State University. On October 27, Dowe will compete in her first Ironman 70.3 in Austin, Texas. In the past year, she has competed in various races of varying lengths with more to come in the next 2 months. And while a Half Ironman is nothing to scoff at, she wanted to put a cause behind her training. A Half Ironman consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. Dowe would like to teach 120 kids how to swim, put 56 kids through a youth sport program and send 13 kids to camp. This will cost the Y about $10,000. I see the need for physical fitness programs in our community, especially for youth. The YMCA is one of those avenues and I figured if I could give back while training, it would give me the motivation to press forward on those really difficult training days. Currently, Dowe spends 10-15 hours per week training for the Half Ironman, and in the next two months that time will increase to 20-25 hours per week. In order to make good use of her training time, she would like to raise $10,000 for the YMCA. The week of October 7, Dowe will have a stationary bike set up in the YMCA of Saginaw lobby, located at 1915 Fordney Road. From 10am-6pm Monday through Friday she will get on the bike, and wont get off the bike until she raises $2,000 each day or the time limit runs out. If she is successful in her efforts, over the course of five days, she will raise $10,000. The money I raise will go to support our future leaders. I think every child deserves the chance to learn what it means to be healthy and experience the benefits of taking care of your body. Healthy kids are healthy citizens. Over time they are likely to do better in school, be goal-oriented and focused. Anyone interested in making a pledge toward Tinas cause is encouraged to call 989-753-7721 or email tdowe@saginawymca.org.
Tina Dowe at Charlevoix Triathlon
Tina Dowe with event winner
Tina Dowe giving swimming lessons
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Praise Connections and Life

Billy Grahams Letter To Irans President Hassan Rouhani Calls For Release Of Pastor Saeed Abedini
Pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen, has been jailed now for more than a year in Irans notorious Evin Prison after working with the underground Christian community in the Islamic country. His situation has been the subject of increasing national interest since last September as his wife campaigns tirelessly for his release. Now an internationally respected figure has added his Pastor Saeed voice to the chorus calling for his release- evangelist Billy Abedini Graham, who posted a letter to Iranian president Hassan Rouhani respectfully asking for the release of Abedini in the interests of promoting peace and reducing tension between the United States and Iran. Billy Grahams Letter to Irans President President Hassan Rouhani Islamic Republic of Iran Sept. 23, 2013 Dear President Rouhani, I have been watching with great concern about the case of Pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen who is currently a prisoner in your country. He was in Iran working to build an orphanage when he was arrested and later sentenced to eight years in prison. His situation has been receiving an increasingly high level of attention in the United States. Unfortunately this publicity has been entirely negative for Iran, with the belief that the primary reason for Pastor Abedinis imprisonment was because of his Christian faith. As you may know, as a religious leader I have often spoken (both publicly and also privately with our national leadership) about the need for greater understanding and peace among the nations of the world. As you come to the United States this week for the U.N. General Assembly in New York, it is my sincere hope that ways may be found to reduce the current tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The announcement on Monday that your country has freed 80 political prisoners is very encouraging. I fear, however, that the current publicity surrounding the continued imprisonment of Pastor Abedini, an American citizen, may further harm the already fragile relationship that presently exists between our two nations. On September 26, the one-year anniversary of Pastor Abedinis imprisonment, thousands will attend prayer vigils in more than 70 U.S. cities, calling on your country to release this husband, father and servant of God. I join them by respectfully asking you to release Pastor Saeed Abedini from prison. Such an action would, I believe, have a positive impact in our nation, and might well be perceived by our leadership as a significant step in reducing tensions. Respectfully yours, Billy Graham Information concerning Pastor Saeed Abedni imprisonment is at http:// aclj.org/iran/save-american-pastor-iranian-abuse-imprisonment Source: www.billygraham.com
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Obituaries
John H. Tivis
October 23, 1962 - August 25, 2013
Our beloved, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. John H. Tivis passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 50 years. He was born October 23, 1962 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Harold Bernard Tivis and Bernardine Carter. Raised in Saginaw, Michigan, John was currently a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a 1980 graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, John attended Wilber Forest College and Davenport University. He worked a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime. John was well known for selling incenses and oils. He enjoyed fishing, grilling and watching movies. John was a jokester who loved to crack stupid jokes. He was a caring, fun-loving kind of guy. His famous saying was, Dang Mugg! His presence will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Nichelle Johnson, Jeanelle and Arneisha Brittain; one son, Nathan Lewis; three stepchildren, Shanema, Lateasha and Deshon Bennett; four grandchildren; two sisters, Tierra Tivis Ph.D. and Bernardine Carter; one brother, Harold Hunter Brookens; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many other relatives and friends including a special friend, Margarett Roots. John was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Bernard Tivis and Bernardine Brookens Carter; one uncle, John Richard Jr. The family wishes to express special thanks to Rabbani Roe Karlem, Fatima Mayo and everyone who offered donations, prayers, condolences and kind words.
February 5, 1953 - September 9, 2013
James Lawrence, Jr.
Mr. James Joon Lawrence Jr. departed his earthly home on Monday, September 9, 2013 in Roslindale, MA with Leslie, his wife of 21 years, at his side. He was 60 years old. A memorial service was held at 11 AM Friday, September 20, 2013 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1114 N. Sixth. The Rev. Marvin T. Smith officiated. Joon was born February 5, 1953 in Saginaw, MI to the late James Lawrence and Dollie Surles Lawrence. At an early age, he was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Saginaw. Joon attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated in 1971 from Saginaw High School. He participated on various sporting teams and was an avid fan of all things MSU -- Go Spartans! He studied at MSU briefly before taking a longtime job at General Motors Malleable Iron Foundry. He was a member of UAW Local 455. Joon retired from the auto plant in 1997 after 26 years of service. He was a very quiet and reserved man who enjoyed a good laugh. He loved his mother and his family deeply, especially his five sisters and brother. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Leslie; and step-daughters, Evelyn Dolan and Nicki Flynn; and two grandchildren, all of Boston, MA. He also is survived by his mother, Dollie Lawrence of Saginaw; a brother, Archie C. (Margie) Lawrence; five sisters, Dorothy Lawrence Smith, Fort Wayne, IN, Mary L. Lawrence Foreman, Saginaw, MI, JoAnn (George) Matthews, Auburn, Virginia, Sheila (Michael) Terry, Oviedo, FL, Peggy D. Lawrence, Stone Mountain, GA; dear friends, Lorraine Taylor, Detroit, MI, Kai Bailey, Springfield, TN and Ron Stanley, Phoenix, AZ; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who all loved him dearly. The family wishes to express special thanks to all who loved and prayed for Joon. As requested, he was cremated. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Surles Family Reunion Scholarship or the Lawrence Family Reunion Scholarship in care of Karen Lawrence Webster, 219 Superior, Saginaw, MI 48602.
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Bay City
Second Baptist Church Pastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd. Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937
Saginaw
Bethel AME Church Pastor P. David Saunders 535 Cathay St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-7011 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 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 Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Marvin T. Smith 1114 N. 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-8064 New Beginning Christian Church Reverend Dr. Willie F. Casey 1016 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-754-2963
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 Prince of Peace Baptist Church 825 North 24th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.2841 Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr. Resurrection Life Ministries Church Pastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.9466
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 St. Lukes CME Pastor Charles Braddock 1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-0351 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 Victorious Believers Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692 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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Sports
Football Greats
By Susie McColgan Football Greats by Susie McColgan will be on display through October 18. This exhibition features a series of fathead style portraits of University of Michigan football players and coaches and is on display at the Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust, across from Ojibway Island in Saginaw. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Susie McColgans life size fathead portraits of collegiate football greats and coaches, including University of Michigans Bo Schembechler, Brian Griese, and Desmond Howard, embody the passion and the true gridiron action that will fire up every fan for the fall football season. McColgans football portrait project began 6 years ago when her son John started his football career as a freshman at the University of Michigan. That year she partnered with Coach Lloyd Carr to donate a life size fathead style portrait of Carr to the Griese Hutchinson Woodson Champions for Childrens Hearts fundraiser benefitting the C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor. She continues to give back by donating a new fathead portrait each year to the benefit auction. McColgan was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan and began her art exploration at a young age. Susies long list of clients include Ben & Jerrys, Consumers Energy, Covenant Hospital, Dominos Pizza, General Motors International, Hurley Medical Center, Michigan State Medical School, Midland Dow Gardens, Wendys, C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital and many more. For more information call the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission at 989.759.1363.
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Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar Leads With Six Soul Train Awards Nominations
CENTRIC recently confirmed that actor and comedian Anthony Anderson will host the 2013 Soul Train Awards, celebrating and honoring R&Bs finest and most soulful artists, at one of the nations leading mid-size arenas, the Orleans Arena, in Las Vegas, NV. The show taping on November 8, 2013 promises to electrify with soul stirring performances, iconic tributes and a state-of-the-art second stage. The Soul Train Awards will air on CENTRIC and BET on December 1, 2013 at 9PM ET/PT. We are thrilled to bring the Soul Train Awards back to Las Vegas with a star-studded lineup that honors and celebrates icons and break-through artists alike. said Paxton Baker, General Manager and Executive Vice President, CENTRIC. We rolled the dice and hit the jackpot with Anthony as host and are excited to see what magical moments he will bring to the Orleans Arena during this years Soul Train Awards. The 2013 Soul Train Awards will honor artists in 12 different categories. Hip-hop sensation Kendrick Lamar leads with six nominations across multiple categories, including: Best New Artist, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Tied with five nominations each are Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown and Tamar Braxton. Tune in on December 1st on Centric to find out who will take home the trophy. 2013 Soul Train Awards Nominees & Categories Best New Artist Bridget Kelly K. Michelle Kendrick Lamar Tamar Braxton TGT Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance Break Every Chain Tasha Cobbs Confessions- Lecrae Every Praise Hezekiah Walker God Will Make Away Shirley Caesar If He Did It BeforeSame God Tye Tribbett Life & Favor John P. Kee & New Life Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year Bad Wale feat. Tiara Thomas High School Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne Holy Grail Jay Z feat. Justin Timberlake Poetic Justice Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake Power Trip J. Cole feat. Miguel Started From the Bottom Drake The Chaka Khan Best R&B/Soul Female Artist Alicia Keys Chrisette Michele Fantasia Janelle Mone Kelly Rowland Tamar Braxton Best R&B/Soul Male Artist Bruno Mars Charlie Wilson Chris Brown John Legend Miguel Robin Thicke Album of the Year 20/20 Experience, The Justin Timberlake Good Kid, m.A.A.d City Kendrick Lamar Kaleidoscope Dream Miguel Magna Carta Holy Grail Jay Z The Side Effects of You Fantasia Unapologetic Rihanna Song of the Year Blurred Lines Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. Diamonds -Rihanna Fine China Chris Brown Love and War Tamar Braxton Poetic Justice Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake Suit & Tie Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z Best Dance Performance Blurred Lines Robin Thicke Body Party Ciara Fine China Chris Brown Q.U.E.E.N. Janelle Mone feat. Erykah Badu Suit & Tie Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z Treasure Bruno Mars Video of the Year Blurred Lines Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. (Diane Martel) Fine China Chris Brown (Chris Brown, Sylvain White) Love & War Tamar Braxton (Walid Azami) Poetic Justice Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake (The Lil Homie, Dave Free, and Dangeroo Kipawaa) Q.U.E.E.N. Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu (Alan Ferguson) Started from the Bottom Drake (Director X) Best Collaboration Alicia Keys feat. Maxwell Fire We Make Brandy feat. Chris Brown Put It Down J.Cole feat. Miguel Power Trip Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu Q.U.E.E.N. Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar How Many Drinks Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. Blurred Lines Wale feat. Sam Dew LoveHate Thing Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com) Jose James Trouble Boney James feat. Rick Braun Batucada (The Beat) Michael Bubl Its A Beautiful Day Dave Koz Got To Get You Into My Life George Duke Missing You Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance (CENTRICTV.com) Ashanti Never Should Have Brian McKnight Sweeter Kenny Lattimore Find A Way Maysa Love Me Good Raheem DeVaughn Love Connection Ronald Isley Dinner And A Movie Source: The Michigan Chronicle
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i am
a role model
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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