The Michigan Banner December 1, 2013 Edition

Volume 10 Number 23
The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
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Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
Mr. President-Time to Fix It Page 2
Immigration Solidarity PAGE L 1
Pursuing the Goal PAGE 9
Education Evolution PAGE 19
Memories PAGE 28
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Mr. President, Time for Fix It Panel

By Bankole Thompson, Chronicle Senior Editor First of all, to suggest that the failure of the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is President Obamas Katrina is a preposterous argument that is baseless at its core because the memory of Hurricane Katrina is a bad memory that would make you feel sick when you think of the woeful incompetence of former president George W. Bush when the levees broke that led to Katrina. Countless numbers of people died in the storm, prisoners drowned in their cells, families became homeless, children could not connect with their parents as many precious lives were shattered in the face of a Bush administration that did not show any sense of urgency in intervening. The world watched in shock. Nations offered to help but an egotistical administration turned down the offers even as its people continued to suffer and die. Some are still haunted by the trauma of Katrina which chose a mass underclass of Blacks in New Orleans as its victims. So the health law cannot be compared. Katrina is only comparable to the terrorist attacks of September 2001. Out of respect for the victims of Katrina, lets stop the foolish comparative analysis. But the truth is that the Obama administration messed up. President Obama admitted that in his press conference last week during which he shouldered responsibility for the ACA unveiling which turned out to be a blunder. The result has been utter frustration, anxiety, nervousness and confusion among consumers now finding themselves at the mercy of insurers and the news of how high a deductible is going to be. But what is interesting up to now is that no individual or team has taken full responsibility for what happened, except that Obama has been the one doing most of the apology and promising a new direction. But whos in charge, Mr. President? Who did you delegate to handle this rollout? Yes, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius came to Detroit last week in a public relations move to instill confidence that the government is at work. It will take more than just a stop in Detroit to get the health website working. Apparently, the White House and the entire might of the federal government did not do what was supposed to be done: execute a well coordinated rollout and achieve the maximum impact that the new law would have on people, just as Obama campaigned on it. Or better still, the way the Obama campaign diligently and meticulously executed a massive strategy that had technology front and center and got people listening, contributing to the campaign website and connecting with the campaign. Even though the federal government is bogged down in bureaucracy, and is not a 24hour campaign machine, that should not have stopped the White House from planning a rollout with the same effectiveness that the Obama campaigns technological team had. The president should have appointed a high level panel charged with the responsibility of overseeing the rollout and introducing them to the nation as the ones responsible for the rollout. That panel, among other things, should have ensured that the capacity of the website was such that it could meet the demands of a certain number of consumers and that number should be in the millions because we have 30 million uninsured. No excuses, a presidential panel ought to have the force, might and resources to carry out the most important domestic change in the last five decades in this country. More importantly, given that this is Obamas domestic policy legacy, much detail and focus should have been placed on ensuring that the rollout was so well executed that the presidents skeptics were proved wrong and that his campaign theme promises were met. I am unable to understand why and how the administration failed on this. We are still yet to know who in the White House was specifically in charge of this rollout. The preeminence of common sense beckons on us that when something of this magnitude is tied to your legacy or reputation, you want to ensure that all hands are on deck to make it right, with no room for major mistakes. Obama has enough critics and detractors to force his administration to not give them any reason to explain why their delegitimization campaign against him should hold water. This blunder by the administration reminds me of Obamas first televised debate with Gov. Mitt Romney, where he appeared drained and tired and uninterested in the issues, which made supporters of his re-election extremely nervous on the night of the debate. During last weeks sudden media briefing, the president appeared bored as if he was unfamiliar with the health law, as he struggled to explain the flaws of the rollout that is supposed to benefit millions who find themselves at the crossroads of either a better insurance or a deductible they cant even afford. Lets be clear. The intention of the law is to make health care affordable. The moral ground for this is huge. No amount of criticism against the rollout or subterfuge can take that away. But something must be done about a law that passed and mustered every legitimate test from the halls of Congress to the U.S. Supreme Court, so that it reaches its eventual goal: insuring the uninsured. Some have said no need to make a big deal out of a website crash or the unending technical glitches the president said are being addressed. That in the words of William Shakespeare this is much ado about nothing. Well, its easy to say that if you are not the one on the computer shopping for health insurance every day, or receiving a deductible that is several times higher than your mortgage or rent. No matter how simple the glitches might seem, the consequences are significant. Because SEE P4, Mr. President
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Michigan Leaders Awarded Heroes of Breast Cancer Leadership Award

LANSING Recently, Sen. Roger Kahn and state Rep. Gail Haines were given the Heroes of Breast Cancer Leadership Award at the 19th Annual Karmanos Cancer Institute Heroes of Breast Cancer Awards. Kahn and Haines were recognized with the award due to their leadership in championing equal access to oral cancer treatment drugs in Michigan. Being named a Hero of Breast Cancer is a humbling honor, particularly for a physician. We are inspired by those L-R Senator Roger Kahn, Kenneth who are currently fighting breast cancer, mourn those who Dobson, Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, and have lost their battle and eternally grateful for those who Rep. Gail Haines have won their fight, said Kahn, R-Saginaw. We all must work together to help craft public policy that will allow for continued research and I look forward to continuing to advocate in the Legislature for pioneering institutions like Karmanos. The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. The award honors individuals, corporations and organizations that have distinguished themselves by educating people about breast cancer, by conducting breast cancer research, and/or by promoting breast cancer awareness through early detection, treatment and survivorship. I am honored to receive this award from the Karmanos Cancer Institute, said Haines, R-Lake Angelus. This organization does extraordinary work for the health and well-being of our communities, state and nation. Their efforts truly change peoples lives and embody the spirit of hope.
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Covenant HealthCare Ranked Among Americas Best Hospitals For Women

Covenant HealthCare has received the 2014 Womens Choice Award ranking among Americas Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in Obstetrics. The distinction is the only award that identifies the countrys best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that consider female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what women say they want from a hospital, including quality physician communications, responsiveness of nurses and support staff, cleanliness and trusted referrals from other women. We want everything about babies being delivered at Covenant HealthCare to be extraordinary, said Carol Stoll, RN, BSN, MSA, VP/ Chief Nursing Officer. The highly skilled obstetricians also help prepare for the most extraor-
dinary time for the mother and babies delivery. And they all have the security and expertise of Covenant HealthCare. With the only neonatal intensive care unit in the Great Lakes Bay Region, and the most comprehensive services for women before and after childbirth, Covenant HealthCare is the safest place to have a baby.
FROM P. 2, Mr. President in addition to the propaganda machine that is against implementing the new law, the administration has helped that very machine in adding confusion to the ACA. The Obama we know is one who executes almost flawlessly and does so for the bigger picture and for posterity. Even against the advice of some his advisors, the president pressed on the ACA and got it passed in Congress. The Supreme Court adjudicated it and Obama ran on that for his re-election and won. The final chapter of the long struggle of this new law was the rollout, which should have marked an era in government efficiency and less bureaucracy. Instead, we were disappointed. And with this dismal rollout, the White House subconsciously caved in to their critics, giving them more fuel for their propaganda against the law and the president. On the merits of core competence, the new law deserved a presidential rollout, not the kind weve seen in recent weeks. The presidents approval ratings are tanking in the 40s and 30s. Beyond the politics of polling must lie an Obama who must move quickly to rescue his health care legacy by appointing a team to address the existing and emerging problems, and eventually make this law successfully and lasting. I recommend that Obama appoint a Fix It Panel, to further mitigate the damage of the rollout. I have no doubt anyone who receives a call from Obama to serve on such a Fix It Panel, would see it as an extraordinary honor to serve the nation after receiving a call from the 44th president of the United States. For a start, here is how the presidents configuration Fix It Panel should look like. Howard Dean, former Vermont governor and chair of the Democratic National Committee who is a medical doctor, should serve on this panel. Dean, who some say should have been the Health and Human Services Secretary, is an outspoken
supporter of the law. A hard-nosed progressive, he has been an advocate for a single- payer health plan. He knows the politics of the issue and understands the crucial patient-doctor relationship. Nancy Schlichting, the CEO of Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, a $4 billion organization and one of the largest healthcare companies in the country with 23,000 employees, should be on this problem-solving panel. On a panel like this it is important to have someone like Schlichting who is running a large health care system, not just technocrats, because she brings invaluable human relation experience, pragmatism and business management expertise to bear on this issue based on her knowledge of running a massive health care system. It pays to see the perspective of the institutional health care providers, not just the professionals. Dr. Patricia Berg, professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine at George Washington University, where she directs the breast cancer research laboratory, would make a strong addition to the panel. In addition to developing vaccines, Berg has been a relentless advocate against government cuts in cancer research. Dr. Berg has been pushing politicians in Washington, DC and state capitals to see and understand the importance of saving lives with research. Nurses everywhere are on the front lines of saving lives daily. If success of the law is predicated on the need for better health outcomes, not just processes, then nurses should be at the table. Dorothy A. Obuya, a certified, registered rehabilitation nurse in Texas, a state that has been one of the strongest resistant blocks against Obamacare, would bring the perspective of thousands of nurses across the country who interfaces daily with patients. Conversations around fixing the health law needs to go beyond the Washington punditry class to involve hands-on health care professionals like nurses.
The faith community is crucial to the success of the health law, as weve seen the tension between Catholic institutions and the Obama administration over certain provisions of the law. Hyepin Im, CEO of the Korean Churches for Community Development in California, who is already a presidential appointee to the Corporation for National and Community Service, should be on the panel. Im, who was at the White House last week for a meeting of faith-based leaders with the president, stands at the intersection between faith, family, politics and community development. The panel will also require a brilliant legal mind that understands how to navigate the media landscape on the most complex legal matters relating to the various provisions of the law, and how they relate to the uninsured and under-insured. Because, lets face it, apart from the technical issues with the ACA website, the law suffered media appreciation deficiencies (MAD). Robert Beatty, a Florida attorney understands what it will take to negotiate with the media porcupines. A partner at Adorno & Yoss and former general counsel of the Miami Herald, Beattys experience in a state like Florida, whose political leaders are indifferent to the health care law, will prove helpful to the presidential panel. Bankole Thompson is the editor of the Michigan Chronicle and author of the forthcoming 2014 book on Detroit titled Rising From the Ashes: Engaging Detroits Future with Courage. His most recent book Obama and Christian Loyalty, deals with the politics of the religious right, black theology and the presidents faith posture across a myriad of issues with an epilogue written by former White House spokesman Robert S. Weiner. He is a political analyst at WDET-101.9FM (Detroit Public Radio) and a member of the weekly Obama Watch roundtable on WLIB-1190AM New York. Email him at bankole@bankolethompson.com and visit www. bankolethompson.com.
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Visiting the Fast for Families in Support of Immigration Reform

By Cecilia Muoz
Washington Over the many years that I have worked in the Latino community and the civil rights movement, I have seen the photo many times, perhaps more than any other photo. Often it is dog-eared from having been on a wall for many years, or pulled out of a wallet many times. Its a photo of Cesar Chavez, weak from fasting over many weeks. Next to him is Robert Kennedy, who visited him and offered his support and solidarity during the fast. Chavez is leaning heavily on Kennedy, who has his hand on Chavez arm; one is smiling weakly, the other brightly. The photo is dear to people who remember the years of Chavez organizing farmworkers, bringing his tremendous moral authority to their struggle. The photo has been on my mind a great deal this week, as another fighter for justice, my friend Eliseo Medina, begins the second week of the Fast for Families, which is taking place in a tent near the U.S. Capitol. He, along with Rev. Sam Rodriguez, Dae Joong Yoon, Lisa Sharon Harper, Cristian Avila, and Marco Grimaldo are fasting to draw attention to the urgent need for immigration reform. I had the honor of visiting with the fasters and hearing their stories on day nine of their wateronly fast, and I was deeply moved by their moral commitment. They described why immigration reform matters in their lives, as it does for Christian, a DREAMer who told me he is fasting for his own chance at citizenship, to honor his parents, and to call attention to the need for immigration reform to keep his family from the threat of separation. They shared with me their hopes for achieving an immigration reform that feels within reach, because the House of Representatives has the support it needs to pass legislation, and the coalition supporting it has unprecedented depth and strength. They described empty stom-
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achs but full hearts as they receive an outpouring of support; to date, more than 3000 people around the country have committed to fasting in solidarity. For my part, I was honored to share that President Obama is deeply committed to this fight; he knows that immigration reform is right for the country, for the economy, and for our communities all around the country. He will keep pushing until the job is done, and he and his team take great inspiration from the sacrifice of a handful of advocates who are following in the tradition of Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Ghandi to bring compassion and commitment to this debate. Cecilia Muoz is the Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council, which coordinates the domestic policy-making process in the White House. Source: White House.gov
Business ~ Negocios Sony Electronics and the CORE Hispanic Sony Professional Alliance to Host Latino Digital Marketing Conference
The Latino iConnect digital marketing conference will be held on February 26, 2014 at Sonys corporate building in San Diego, California and will highlight the latest in internet marketing trends and best practices. Tayde Aburto, Founder of HISCEC said of the conference Its an honor to work with CORE Hispanic Sony Professional Alliance, CHISPA, at Sony to organize Latino iConnect. The conference will help small business owners and professionals make the most of their time and resources through the Internet marketing tools that are so necessary in todays competitive marketplace. Without the integral knowledge the conference will impart, its so much more challenging to take a companys marketing efforts to the next level. Also, you will have the opportunity to enter the Shark Tank competition to win great prizes. The competition is open to entrepreneurs and existing businesses wanting to grow. The deadline to enter is 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014. Four finalists in the competition will be chosen
to pitch their ideas to the Shark Tank judges on February 26, at the Latino iConnect Conference. Entrepreneurs and existing businesses can apply at no charge. To apply email latino iconnect@ gmail.com, and include your name, contact info, and a brief, NON-CONFIDENTIAL description of your business/idea/product. For additional information concerning the conference contact the Hispanic Chamber of ECommerce at http://www.hiseb.com
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Government & Politics~Gobierno y Politica Katherine Archuleta: First Latina Director of OPM Begins New Role
Recently, Katherine Archuleta began her four-year term as the 10th Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the first Hispanic to lead the Federal agency. OPM recruits, retains, and honors a world-class workforce for the 21st Century, and within that mission manages the human resources policy for the 1.9 million Federal employees, the 2.2 million Federal annuitants, and the 8 million employees, annuitants, and their families covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Katherine Archuleta succeeds John Berry, whose term expired in April. Born in 1949, Archuleta earned a B.A. in Elementary Education at the Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1971 and a M.Ed. at the University of Northern Colorado in 1976. Starting her career as an educator, Archuleta taught 5-year-olds at Del Pueblo elementary school in Denver. Archuleta began her career in public service and community leadership when she met community activist and attorney Federico Pea in 1972 and joined his civil rights case demanding the government provide quality public education for Spanish-speaking students. Eventually, Pea was elected mayor of Denver, and Archuleta served his administration in a number of roles from 1983 to 1991, including deputy chief of staff. After the end of Peas second term, Archuleta joined the faculty at the University of Denver as an adjunct professor from 1992 to 1993. After the election of Bill Clinton to the White House in 1992, Pea was named Secretary of Transportation and asked Archuleta to join him as part of his leadership team in Washington. From 1993 to 1997, Archuleta served at the Department of Transportation (DOT), first as Peas deputy chief of staff and then as his chief of staff. When Pea left DOT to become Secretary of Energy, Archuleta served as his senior policy advisor there. Leaving Washington and returning to Denver in 1997, Archuleta was co-founder and principal of the Center for Regional and Neighborhood Action from 1997 to 2000, and worked as director of professional services for large Denver law firm Davis, Graham and Stubbs from 2000 to 2002. As a leader in the Hispanic community, she served as the executive director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation from 2002 to 2005. Returning to Denver city government, Archuleta served as a senior advisor on policy and initiatives from October 2005 to May 2009, working closely with Mayor John Hickenlooper. After the election of Barack Obama in 2008, Archuleta served as chief of staff to Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis from 2009 to 2011. She was then appointed national political director for Obama for America, a position she held from 2011 to 2012. She is married to Edmundo Gonzales, and she has one daughter, Graciela. Source: www.opm.gov
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Newly Released Calculator and Fact Sheets Explain Affordable Health Care in Spanish
Washington - The Kaiser Family Foundation recently launched a new Spanish-language consumer resource center (http://kff.org/cuidadode-salud-recursos-para-los-consumidores/ ) to explain how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may impact individuals and families throughout the United States. The center features a new Spanish-language subsidy calculator (http://kff.org/cuidado-desalud-recursos-para-los-consumidores/ ), which allows consumers to estimate health insurance premiums and tax credits within the ACA marketplaces according to their zip code, income, family size, age and tobacco use. Organizations and individuals are welcome to embed the calculator (http://kff.org/spanish-languagesubsidy-calculator-embed-instructions/ ) on their websites for free. Also featured on the new consumer resources center are Spanish versions of the Foundations Obamacare and You fact sheets: Obamacare y Usted (http://kff.org/health-reform/fact-sheet/ obamacare-y-usted/ ) These short explanations provide an overview of what the health law means for people who are uninsured, have a preexisting condition, buy insurance on their own, obtain coverage through an employer, qualify for Medicaid, have Medicare, or are women. The Spanish-language consumer resources page also features the Foundations newest animated video, Los YouToons Se Preparan Para Obamacare (http://kff.org/health-reform/video/los-youtoonsse-preparan-para-obamacare/ ), which can be embedded or downloaded for free. The Spanish-language resource center can be found at http://www.kff.org/cuidado-desalud-recursos-para-los-consumidores/. All of the Foundations Spanish-language materials can also be found on the Foundations website in English (http://kff.org/aca-consumer-resources/). Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
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his dreams at the age of 22. Presently, Liddell is a Sales Consultant and Lincoln Certified Representative in the Lincoln Department at Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Dealership, located at 4201 Bay Rd., where Gil Johnson, is President. A graduate of Saginaw High School, and Saginaw Valley African American Leadership Training Institute, SVAALTI, Liddell, is from a family of 9, and a lifelong resident of Saginaw. In 2012, he obtained an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Davenport University, where he had the opportunity through his studies to travel to London, Paris, and Barcelona, Spain. Currently, a student at Northwood University, he is pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Dealership Management & Marketing. An advocate of giving back, Liddell is a recipient of the Michigan Commitment to Service Award for having over 150 hours of volunteer work with over 10 local nonprofit organizations. My life has revolved around cars since I started working at 15, now, I get to help people with the knowledge Ive gained, represent the best vehicles in the market, and I couldnt be happier, Liddell says. My future plans are to own a dealership, in the United States, and abroad. I love my career in the car business because it gives me the opportunity to help people get answers from someone they can trust, Liddell says. And I diligently strive to become better every day, and believe if we do it consistently we can achieve anything we desire.
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Parys Liddell is an energetic, diligent, and skillful young man who is on the road to realizing
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Michigan Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration
Ga.- The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in Michigan as a result of hail between June 10 and Aug. 2, 2013. The disaster declaration includes the following counties: Bay, Calhoun, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Midland, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne. When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declaration to eligible entities affected by the same disaster, said Frank Skaggs, director of SBAs Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. Under this declaration, the SBAs Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that SEE P 15, SBA
In order for me to look good, everybody around me has to look good. Dr. Dois Drury
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FUNdraising Good Times
The Power of Words

By Mel and Pearl Shaw We recently had the opportunity to attend a benefit dinner for Facing History and Ourselves as the guests of two long term supporters. We had a great time. The event was much larger than we had anticipated and we found ourselves in a beautiful room surrounded by people committed to ensuring that students have the opportunity to learn from history and develop the ability to make ethical choices. As they share on their website, through a rigorous investigation of the events that led to the Holocaust, as well as other recent examples of genocide and mass violence, students in a Facing History class learn to combat prejudice with compassion, indifference with participation, and myth and misinformation with knowledge. The theme of the benefit dinner was People make choices. Choices make history. The evening was an example of a well orchestrated fundraising event. First, as the name makes clear, it was a benefit dinner. We learned that funds raised from the dinner will represent 25% of the annual budget for the Memphis office of this international organization. The event also provided supporters with the opportunity to introduce friends and colleagues to Facing History. The event was choreographed so the reception, dinner, and desserts were in different rooms allowing people multiple opportunities to mingle, socialize and make new friends. Finally the official program and remarks were well-scripted, short, and powerful. Enough time was left for the call to action: everyone was asked to make a gift and gift cards and envelopes were provided at each table. One of the people speaking at the event was Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dorsey E. Hopson, II. He pledged his support to ensuring students have access to the Facing History and Ourselves curriculum and thanked the organization for its support of local students and our community. During his remarks he thanked the organization for having the will and the skill. We left the event with two short phrases to contemplate: People make choices. Choices make history. And, the will and the skill. As human beings, and as fundraisers, we find these phrases to be powerful mantras. Each of us can make a difference. We make that difference through how we respond, the actions we take. In our experience, it is the will that precedes action. Will is that internal process and power that combines thought, heart, spirit, intuition and facts. When it is ignited it manifests in our choices. In the world of fundraising a lot of emphasis is put on fundraising skill. Yes, there are definitely skills associated with fundraising, but they are most effective when combined with will. We have witnessed people making choices that make history. Their conscience motivates them to action and they then combine their will with skill and change individual and collective experience. Learn more about Facing History and Ourselves at www.facinghistory.org Copyright 2013 Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw are the authors of Prerequisites for Fundraising Success. They position nonprofits for fundraising success. Visit them at www.saadandshaw.com.
Security Credit Union Welcomes King as Loss Prevention Manager

Flint - Flint-based Security Credit Union (SCU) recently hired Butch King as loss prevention manager. Prior to joining the team at SCU, King served as a loss mitigation supervisor, collection team leader and foreclosure specialist at FirstMerit Bank. Were very pleased to welcome Butch to the SCU team, said Christopher Estes, SCU president and CEO. His years of experience and expertise will make him an asset to the credit unions loss prevention department and to our management team. In his new position, King is responsible for directing the collection function on overdrawn and/or delinquent accounts as well as implementing appropriate measures to protect credit union assets. King holds an associates degree in business management from Davenport University. He resides in Saginaw with his wife Amy, and four children.
Jingle All the Way at the Mid-Michigan Childrens Museum! Sponsored by Impact Saginaw - Your Community Credit Unions
Bring your camera and take your picture with Santa. Refreshments, Gallery Play, Face Painting, Make-&-Take Ornament, Write a letter to Santa, and much more. Impact Saginaw, a collaboration of Saginaw community credit unions, is bringing some Jingle all the Way to the kids in the Saginaw area by offering a free day at the Mid-Michigan Childrens Museum on Saturday, December 7, 2013. The museum is located at 315 West Genesee Avenue. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. kids can enjoy the wide variety of hands-on exhibits throughout the museum. Plus, Impact Saginaw will have a warming tent featuring treats for the kids, crafts, and an opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. This is a great opportunity for parents and grandparents to bring their cameras and take a picture of your kids with Santa!
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No Wheels Required for Home-bound Residents in Need of Beauty Salon Services

Relax, Style and Go, that may work for many who venture out every four to six weeks for their routine trip to the beauty salon. But what about residents who are Arneeshia Richardson, immobilized in their homes Owner and Stylist at Mobile or assisted-care living Kutz, LLC, in Saginaw facilities what are they to with her Certified Business Consultant, Debra Wieland, do? They call Mobile Kutz, from the Michigan Small a Saginaw-based beauty Business & Technology parlor that offers basic salon Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region and grooming services to residents who have limited mobility. When I worked in adult foster care I saw the impact it made on clients when they were taken to get their hair done, said Arneeshia Richardson, Owner and Stylist for Mobile Kutz, LLC. For as much as the hair cut made them feel better there was also a loss of self-esteem as the process was overwhelming and sometimes costly. Richardson knew how good it made her feel when she went to the beauty parlor and how uplifted she felt after having her hair done. So she decided to make it a mission to give that feeling back to others who couldnt so easily come to a salon. The mission didnt happen overnight, though, it took becoming a licensed cosmetologist and building a business plan. After signing up for beauty school I participated in a six-week business start-up program at Hoyt Library, shared Richardson. I have two college degrees but still needed some coaching and assistance with small business ownership. The program held at Hoyt Public Library of Saginaw was delivered by the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MISBTDC) Great Lakes Bay Region (GLBR), which also provided free, confidential, face-to-face assistance from a business consultant. Richardson was paired up with MI-SBTDC Certified Business Consultant Debra Wieland. Together they finetuned Richardsons business plan and what she needed to do in order to launch the business. The to-do list included registering the business with the SEE P 14, No Wheels Required...
Affirmation: Leaders Identify and Affirm Qualities in Others Identify Declare what it is you appreciate. Name it. Specify Be as specific as you can. No generalizations about their style! Quanity Express how they have made a measurable difference in your life. Magnify Encourage your followers liberally in public, before their peers. John Maxwell
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Turner Joins AHP Financial Services, Inc. as a Financial Advisor

AHP Financial Services, Inc. (AHPFS) is proud to announce the addition of Zachary Turner as a financial advisor. He began with AHPFS as an intern in November 2012 where he performs fund FROM P 13, No Wheels Required... State of Michigan, obtaining the right insurance coverage for her unique business concept, adhering to compliance requirements, developing a marketing strategy, finding clients, and much more. Working with Arneeshia has been a wonderful experience, stated Debra Wieland, Certified Business Consultant for the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region. She found a niche market with a specialized need and is so incredibly passionate about serving them. So with scissors and car keys in hand, Richardson launched Mobile Kutz in January 2010. For the first two years the company offered only in-home, basic grooming services. In June 2012, she expanded the business to offer a physical location on Michigan Avenue in Saginaw. The opening of the beauty parlor was supported in part from funding she received through the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), which provides business loans for start-up and existing Saginaw-based businesses. research, client service, and assists in marketing efforts. He joined their team full time in September 2013. Turner has his Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses. He is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor of business When youre in business its important to learn from your mistakes and to ask for help in areas that are unknown to you, said Richardson. Through working with the MI-SBTDC and SEDC, I was able to gain professional development and guidance that has allowed me to succeed and grow my business. Mobile Kutz continues to provide haircuts and cosmetology services to immobile residents of all ages who receive in-home, assisted care or short and long-term hospitalization. Clients who are mobile can also enjoy the services of hair extensions/braiding, manicures/pedicures, makeup applications, and massages at the beauty parlor or in-home. Richardson also shared that for clients who are mobile and may be dealing with a hair issue or loss of hair due to chemotherapy or another medical condition they do offer private rooms for consultation at the beauty parlor. Get ready to Relax, Style and Go with Mobile Kutz! They are the first salon in Michigan providing the in-home service and currently serve the Great Lakes Bay, Mid-Michigan, Thumb, and Genesee areas. They do hope to expand beyond administration with a major in Economics. While at SVSU he received the Presidents Scholarship. Turner is a member of both the Saginaw Valley and Bay Area young professionals networks.
those borders as they continue seeking new clients. All Mobile Kutz stylists and technicians are multi-culturally trained; as well as, licensed and certified in their area of expertise. They also sell unique jewelry and cosmetics at the beauty parlor. Mobile Kutz Beauty Parlor is open Wednesday Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To learn more about the salon and its diverse services, visit them on Facebook at bit.ly/MobileKutz or call the beauty parlor at (989) 909-0909 to schedule your appointment. About the SEDC The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) business loan program provides funding for start-up and existing businesses. Contact Shontaye Bibbs, SEDC Loan Support at (989) 759-1395 or send an email to:sbibbs@saginaw-mi.com for additional information. About the MI-SBTDC Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access the services of their nearest MI-SBTDC by calling (616) 331-7480 or visiting www.misbtdc.org.
$10 Million Skilled Trades Training Fund Now Available

A new $10 million pool of grant funding is now available from the State of Michigan to help support businesses in training for new hires, or on-the-job training support for existing employees to modernize their skill sets and keep your business competitive. This program is designed to provide training for short term, immediate needs. The training can range from classroom, apprenticeships, on the job training for new hires, retraining of incumbent workers or for a completely customized training. The programs officially started October 1. To learn more, please contact Kristen Wenzel from the Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! at 989-754-1144 x205 or kristenw@michiganworks.com.
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Welcome to the Chamber!

Select Specialty Hospital 1447 N. Harrison Saginaw, MI 48602 989.583.4667 www.selectmedicalcorp.com
1000 businesses strong: Are YOU a member? Contact Susan@saginawchamber.org or 989 757-2112 for more information.
Olveras Texas Pit Bar-B-Q, LLC 6099 Gratiot Rd. Saginaw, MI 48638 989.249.0000 www.olverasbbq.com
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Avoid Winters Perils by Going Online for Social Security Business

By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Grand Rapids Old Man Winter will be here before you know it. For much of the United States, including Michigan, that can mean the possibility of temperatures below freezing and winter storms. So isnt it nice to know that in the 21st century you can take care of most necessary business online including Social Security. Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov. Here, you can handle much of your Social Security business quickly and securely from your home or office computer, or your tablet. At the Social Security website you can: Create a my Social Security account for quick access to your information. Get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Apply for retirement, disability, spouses, and Medicare benefits. Check the status of your benefit applica tion. Change your address and phone number, if you receive monthly Social Security benefits. Sign-up for direct deposit of Social Se curity benefits. Use our benefit planners to help you bet ter understand your Social Security op tions as you plan for your financial future. Request a replacement Medicare card. Apply for Extra Help with your Medi care prescription drug costs. If you need to contact the Social Security Administration by phone, call toll-free at 1-800772-1213. Specific questions can be answered 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Generally, there will be a shorter wait time if you call during the week after Tuesday. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525, or via email at vonda. vantil@ssa.gov
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All New Saginaw Movie Theater to Open on Friday, December 20, at 3250 Kobobel Drive, in Saginaw.
FROM p. 9 - SBA suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. With the exception of aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers or ranchers. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of 2.875 percent for private non-profit organizations of all sizes and 4 percent for small businesses, with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicants financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBAs secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBAs Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than July 14, 2014.
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Snyder Announces New IT Career Training Program for Veterans

Lansing - Gov. Rick Snyder recently announced a new public-private partnership that will provide information and technology training and certification to Michigan veterans. Military service members are among the most highly trained talent in the country, but they often struggle to transfer their military skills into civilian job qualifications and miss great opportunities to secure rewarding careers, Snyder said. This program will provide vets who worked in IT fields with the fast-track training they need to successfully transition into civilian employment. The Michigan Shifting Careers: IT Networking Certifications Program for Military Servicemembers pilot program is offered by the Workforce Development Agency Veterans Services Division in partnership with New Horizons, Cisco, Futures, Inc., Pearson VUE, Davenport University, and Capella University. The program will provide, at no cost to veterans, ANSI-accredited Cisco training and preparation leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification to veterans with IT skills, as well as virtual access to Cisco Learning Labs. Thousands of U. S. military personnel have built technical, leadership and other valuable skills during their time of service, said Jeanne Beliveau Dunn, vice president and general manager, Learning@Cisco. Despite risking life and limb, finding employment when they return stateside is a battle that veterans should not have to fight alone. This program will leverage and validate the unique skills, experience, and qualifications that veterans hold by fast-tracking veterans to obtain the industry-recognized Cisco CCNA certification, and pairing them with highdemand IT jobs. Cisco is pleased to stand sideby-side with the state of Michigan, New Horizons, Futures, Inc and our many partners to offer a brighter future for our veterans. As veterans complete the training, pass the exams and earn their certifications, an extensive partner and employer network will help them secure full-time employment. Participants will also have the option of using their credit toward a two or four-year degree program at Davenport University or Capella University. New Horizons training facilities in Detroit, Livonia, Troy, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, in collaboration with local MWA offices and the Michigan National Guard, are creating a virtual cohort and training program that can simultaneously serve veterans and employers across multiple locations. The inaugural cohort will consist of 20 participants, with additional cohorts being offered in the future. Participating veterans, service members and employers will use US IT Pipeline, a cloud-based talent exchange platform that enables an entirely new level of collaboration between the IT Industry, training partners and veterans. The platform provides registered users with skills assessment, career exploration tools, education and training information and direct access to job openings. It also enables employers to match their jobs with personnel based on their training, experience, education and credentials. Information technology is an important employment sector in Michigan, and our returning veterans bring valuable IT skills to the table, said Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Jeff Barnes. Michigan has a growing cyber security industry, which presents our veterans with a great opportunity to match their IT skills with this national security service. The Workforce Development Agency promotes a flexible, innovative, and effective workforce system within the state of Michigan. The WDA and the Michigan Works! system provide services to employers and job seekers to train and place skilled workers in good jobs across Michigan. For more information on Shifting Careers: IT Network Certification for Veterans, visit the Veterans Services Division at http://www.mitalent.org/veteran/. Employers and service members who are interested in participating in this program can register by creating their account at https://usitpipeline.com/.
Look!: A World War I Family History Mystery Solution?
TEAM SBA Financing Roundtable

The Small Business Administration and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay are offering a free TEAM SBA - Financing Roundtable at Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, University Center on December 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information about MISBTDC, resources or other seminars, visit www.misbtdc.org/GreatLakesBay or call 989.686.9597.
Do you have a Michigan ancestor who may have served in World War I? Is that service an unsolved mystery in your family history research? Archivist Jessica Miller examines a World War I resource housed at the Archives of Michigan. For additional information visit http://bit.ly/IlHVZa.
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Attorneys The Law Offices of Alan A. Crawford PLLC Alan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law 615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226 803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602 313.559.7881 313.556.2487 (Fax) www.acrawfordlaw.com Authors W. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 48601 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com Auto 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 4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48603 Parys Liddell Sales Consultant-Lincoln Certified Representative 989.792.2453 Bakeries Lighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099 Sweet Creations Owner Anesha Stanley Address: 116 N. Michigan Avenue Phone: 989-797-6727 www.sweetcreationsmi.com Banquet Facilities Rowan - West Facility 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 48602 989-753-3475 Beauty Illusions Beauty Salon Valerie King Owner/Operator 1400 W. Genesee Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989.755.2666/989.755.3883
Reflection of U Too Louise McKinnie, Owner 2103 Sheridan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989.753.4600 Sports Barbershop 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 48602 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 Directory
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 48601 989-752-5540 TBFGRAPHICS.COM TBFDIGITAL.COM Heating and Cooling HORIZON Azola Williams 989-755-8650 Business 989-233-3295 Cell Home Health Care Services Comforcare Home Care 320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202 Saginaw, MI 48607 989.752.5502 www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com
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 Publications David Hall Crimiel Publications LLC POB 20061 Saginaw, Michigan 48602 Restaurants Brother Arthurs Fish & More 2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 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 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 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
Business Solutions The Growth Coach Cal Talley, Owner 293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602 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 48601 989-753-0411 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
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Education The Evolution of Education

By Dr. Douglas Trombley, Superintendent Saginaw Township Community Schools We each maintain our own perspective of what education should be for students. Schools work very hard to offer a wellrounded and unique experience for each child. Schools have evolved from the school house where reading, writing and arithmetic were the only expectations and were all that was offered. Now, athletics, fine and applied arts, technology, physical and social sciences, career and business education, health and physical education, gifted and talented programs, special services, nutrition services, and transportation are just some of the expectations and offerings of educational institutions. As a parent, we all want the best for each child. We want children to reach their own unique potential. This might be through academics, but could also happen in so many other ways. I have seen students struggle in one subject but excel in another. I have seen students struggle in the classroom but blossom on stage or on the athletic field. I personally have had students find their niche in my industrial technology classes, winning awards and establishing careers in related fields, even after finding math and language arts to be a challenge. Often, when struggling students find success in a pivotal area of their life, they find academic success as well. Soon, MEAP scores will be released as a measure of our progress. We have implemented many initiatives and programs to improve our scores in the subjects measured by MEAP. We feel its important that all students have the foundational skills necessary to be successful. Our scores will be compared to last years, and our district will be compared to others. We would be doing a disservice to our students, though, if we used MEAP scores as the only measure of success. In other words, if we only look at reading, writing and arithmetic, we will lose sight of the other areas of importance mentioned previously. Those areas that have evolved into part of our educational system have become integral. As a district and a community, we need to support programs and services that address the unique needs of each child. The pride of Saginaw Township Community Schools has been the ability to provide wide-ranging opportunities to our students and community. Our goal should be to continue that tradition, not to narrow our focus. As you review MEAP scores and other measurements of schools, please keep in mind that they only measure a small part of what we try to accomplish. All of the other programs and services should be evaluated individually and collectively. This can be accomplished by attending a play or concert, watching athletic contests, viewing art or technology projects, or by participating in one or more of the many events and activities taking place in our district. As with any school district, you will find that we do many things well and also have our challenges. A true measure of our district will be what we do to celebrate our successes and overcome our challenges. Ultimately, our goal is to help each student reach his or her unique potential. Please support us in that endeavor, and trust that we are working very hard to achieve this high standard.
2014 Bill Gates Scholars Program Will Award 1,000 Scholarships to Talented Students
Every year, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented minority students to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The program provides scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career. Administered by the United Negro College Fund, the program was initially funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since 1999, it has funded the education of more than 16,000 students, awarding them more than $614 million dollars to pay for tuition, fees, books and housing. Individuals selected as Gates Scholars will receive funds in an amount to be determined based on their financial need. The amount determined will be based on the cost of tuition, fees, books and living expenses for the 2013-2014 academic year, as well as the availability of grants and other scholarships reported on the financial aid award letter. The average scholarship award in the 2000-2010 academic years was $11,000 per student. The deadline for submission is January 14, 2014. To apply for the 2014 Gates Millennium Scholars program, visit: www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/08/the-gates-millennium-scholarsprogram.html. For additional details, contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P.O. Box 10500, Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, or call 1.877.690.4677.
The Distinguished Young Women of Michigan Scholarship Program Accepting Applicants

For more information on this scholarship program, email Michigan@distinguishedyw.org or call 517.260.0730.
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TX - Now kids can be free to explore, discover, and play, while easily staying in touch with mom and dad. AT&T* and Filip Technologies recently announced that FiLIP, a smart locator and voice watch for kids that keeps parents and kids in touch at the push of a button, will be available online and in its flagship Michigan Avenue retail location. Designed for children ages 5 through 11, FiLIP combines GPS, Wi-Fi, and AT&Ts wireless network into a colorful watch that can be worn to school, the playground, and everywhere in between. For just $10 per month as part of an AT&T Mobile Share or standalone plan, parents have unlimited two-way voice calling so that they can talk or direct message with their children at any time. Parents can program up to five trusted contacts with whom the child can communicate. FiLIP also allows parents to set SafeZones, triggering a notification if the child enters or leaves a designated area, and features an intelligent emergency procedure to locate the child and put them in touch with family if needed. FiLIP is an innovative approach to solving an issue that parents have always faced, said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, Emerging Devices, AT&T Mobility. How do you stay in touch with your child, while still allowing them to be free to be a kid? FiLIP is convenient for parents and practical for children. The way that families communicate is about to change, said Jonathan Peachey, CEO of Filip Technologies. Modern parents are used to being connected but have few options when it comes to those they care about the most their young children. Parents across the country are able to use FiLIP to stay in direct contact with their kids, either by making a phone call straight to their wrist or by simply seeing where they are on a map. AT&T customers can purchase FiLIP for $199.99. For more information on Filip Technologies, visit www. myfilip.com. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com.
AT&T and Filip Technologies Connect Parents and Kids
Quality of Life Support Ministry Presents Affordable Health Care Act Session
On Tuesday, December 3, 10:30 a.m. noon, the Quality of Life Support Ministry of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Rodrick A. Smith, located at 721 Johnson Street, in Saginaw, will present a session regarding Affordable Health Care. The guest speaker will be Christi Laster, of Michigan Blue Cross in Detroit. Come and bring a friend, relative or neighbor. For additional information call 989-777-4861.This event is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.
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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

I Cracked My Front Tooth
Dr. Jack Nash has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. 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. Dear Dr. Nash, Recently, I was rushing and needed to open a package, but instead of looking for a pair of scissors, I stupidly opened the package with my teeth. I broke off the entire side of one of my front teeth! It looked horrible, so I got on the phone and my dentist was nice enough to get me into the office right away to determine the damage. After the dental examination, followed by a series of X-rays, the dentist told me that my front teeth had been filled and bonded with tooth-colored material several times when I was a youngster. He said that the fillings and the part of my tooth they were bonded to just could not handle the stresses of being used as a tool. The exam also showed that the tooth right next to it had cracked as well and that tooth was also ready to break. The dentist suggested that since both teeth had already been filled several times I should looking at getting crowns (caps) on both of my front teeth to keep my smile looking good. But heres the thing -- I really do not like the color of my own teeth. Since I need to have crowns, I want to get crowns on my front teeth in a shade I like and then whiten the other teeth to match the new crowns. When I suggested this to my dentist he just shook his head and said it was not a good idea. He said that if I get new crowns, and then tries to whiten my other teeth to the shade that I want; I would be taking a big chance on trying to get all the teeth to be the same color. Dr. Nash what should I do? My front teeth look horrid right now and I have to do something fast. -- Olivia Dear Olivia: In my experience, I have seen some people beg their dentist to do new crowns and then try and bleach their teeth to match the new crowns -- but most times it never works. Patients end up with two front teeth that look like Chiclets that are just too white and everyone knows they have new crowns. I know that you desperately want to have something done immediately, so I make the following suggestion: I would have a consultation with your dentist and ask that your front teeth be prepared for crowns and that your dentist put in place for you some longlasting temporary crowns that are whiter than the color your natural teeth are now. This will give you time to whiten your other teeth and see if you can succeed in whitening them enough to match the temporary crowns. If your success exceeds the shade of the temporary crowns, that can also be considered in your dental plans. Dont be too concerned about the longevity of the temporary crowns because with some of the newer materials that are used for temporary crowns, they may last for many months. This should give you enough time to see what you can reasonably expect to achieve in whitening your surrounding teeth, keeping in mind the whitening materials needed and the daily routine you are able and willing to maintain. After an appropriate amount of time, your dental professional can review your results and make a solid recommendation to you about the proper shade for your permanent crowns in order for you to have a beautiful and natural smile. Olivia, I hope this helped you. Until next time my friends remember Only floss the teeth you want to keep. Dr. Nash Good health and good promise, Dr. Jack W. Nash, DDS FAGD, 1320 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 486012591 - Office - 989.752.1200 Fax- 989.752.2481
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Sabrina Beeman-Jackson Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director
NHSAS Dollar Per Child Campaign

Millions of American children are in desperate need of the window of opportunity for success that Head Start and Early Head Start can provide. Through the Dollar Per Child Campaign, the National Head Start Association (NHSA) ensures that the voices of these at-risk children and their families are heard. Only Dollar Per Child contributions fund NHSAs advocacy efforts and NHSA is the only national organization advocating for Head Start and Early Head Start. The goal is to raise one dollar for each of the one million children in Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the nation. Compared with almost any other national commitment, Americas investment in Head Start is small, but its return is huge. Here are some of the things your Dollar Per Child contributions have enabled NHSA to do recently: Organize Stroll-in and Hands-in activities on a national scale to show the effects of sequestration. Represent the interests of head Start Children on more than 300 Congressional visits on Capitol Hill in 2013. 529 media pieces, letters to the editor and op-eds, were directly supported by the NHSA media team, in the first five months of 2013 alone. Send more than 200,000 messages to Members of Congress and President Obama in 2013. Perhaps, most importantly of all, provide a unified voice for millions of Head Start children. Recognizing States and Programs: A national DPC mobilization committee has been formed to mobilize a national fundraising campaign. They will work with state associations and local programs. You can track their progress on the leaderboard. At the NHSA Parent Conference in December 2013, the states will be recognized, and honored that have met or exceeded one dollar per every child in their state. At the opening session of the Annual Head Start Conference in May 2014, programs and states will be invited to bring the results of their Dollar Per Child campaigns before thousands of their colleagues. Year-round Webinars: Throughout the year NHSA will host special Dollar Per Child Webinars and phone calls in which members of the Mobilization Committee will share local efforts, and in which local programs can get advice about how to best organize their local efforts. NHSA will keep the community informed about the advocacy efforts and will offer many opportunities for input and conversation about their efforts. Get involved today! Interested in contributing to Dollar per Child, but not sure how to get involved? Visit http:// www.nhsa.org/advocacy/advocacy/dollar_per_ child.
Funding and maintaining programs from Head Start to Pell Grants must be a high priority. Ed Pastor
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) partnership in with Pat Baker of Baker Squared, LLC and Elaine Slaton of Elaine Slaton Associates has released a documentary titled Families Rising featuring families in the Saginaw community and their involvement in Saginaw MAX System of Care. The seven minute video highlights leaders in the Saginaw MAX initiative alongside youth and families with lived experience, discussing how the initiative has made an impact in their lives and the community as a whole. The documentary project stemmed from a visit to Saginaw by representatives of SAMHSA, which provides funding to the Saginaw MAX initiative through a six-year federal block grant, in June of this year for a routine on-site review of the initiatives progress. After interviewing youth and families, key team members, and system partners, the visitors commented on how impressed they were with then progress being
Saginaw Max System of Care Featured in SAMHSA Documentary

made in the community, explained Saginaw MAX Project Director Wardene Talley. Within days of them leaving, I was working with Pat [Baker] and Elaine [Slaton] to coordinate their return trip for a documentary. It was humbling and exciting for everyone involved. Families Rising centers on four traits that drive the concept of a family-driven system of care in the Saginaw community leaders consider it an honor and a privilege to serve children, youth and families; providers, policy makers and agency leaders value and rely on the experiential knowledge and expertise of families to make positive changes; each person works hard to suspend blame and judgment, while consciously recognizing one another as a valuable human being; and families are committed to improving their community. We were honored that SAMHSA recognized the hard work and dedication of these families pushing to make a positive change in Saginaw, said Keva Clark, Lead Family Representative for Saginaw MAX System of Care. Its been a long road and there is much more work to be done, but the progress that has been made is something to be celebrated. The documentary will be utilized by SAMHSA as a training tool and resource for other communities throughout the country who are implementing their own system of care structure and can be viewed by the public at www.cmhnetwork.org/news/familiesrising. Great work is being done here in Saginaw, said Talley. Every system of care community is unique, but the SAMHSA visitors considered Saginaw MAX a leading example to show the amazing impact that family voice and involvement can have in creating system change. How amazing is it that not only do we get to change the lives of families in our community, but now we will be touching communities across the country who watch this video too? For more information on SAMHSA, system of care initiatives, and mental health and substance abuse resources, visit www.samhsa.gov. Saginaw MAX System of Care is a new 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. Funding is provided through a six year federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Independence. Dignity. Quality of Life.
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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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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.
Resources
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Contact Wardene Talley
989-754-2288
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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 Pit and Balcony Theatre 805 N. Hamilton Saginaw, MI 48602 www.pitandbalconytheatre.com 989. 754.6587 pitandbalconytheatre@yahoo.com 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 Saginaw Community Foundation 1 Tuscola, Suite 100 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0545
Opportunities to Volunteer in Saginaw County

READING MENTORS volunteer with elementary age students through May 2014. Volunteers practice reading with students one day a week for one hour at schools. Mend broken toys, heal broken hearts. If you are HANDY with a hammer and screw driver, consider using your skills to do some much needed repairs on toys. OFFICE ASSISTANT volunteers are needed in many different areas based on your interest and skills. Office volunteers can assist with filing, typing, preparing documents, preparing patient charts and nurses supplies, creating newsletters, assisting with fundraisers and community events. EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE volunteer needed to assist in preventative maintenance procedures that preserve the life of the exhibits and assures a clean and safe experience for children. Do you know a SUNNY SUPER SENIOR (55+) who is young at heart? Come play with us! .Seniors 55 and older are needed who enjoy children and making a difference by putting a sunny smile on their little faces. YARN DONATIONS are needed for volunteers to knit hundreds of lap blankets, scarves and shawls to distribute in our community to those in need during the winter holidays. HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS are needed to fulfill a variety of duties at a local health care facility. Duties include: answering phones directing traffic filing/data entry sorting mail visiting with patients. Become a CERTIFIED TAX PREPARER. As a volunteer you receive free IRS training and certification; work one-on-one with families, saving them money and protecting them from predatory practices. To volunteer your services or to donate goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County at 755-0505, Ext. 216, hwatson@unitedwaysaginaw.org. Or check out the web-based volunteer program at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.
Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer Allen Klein
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Praise Connections and Life

Jennifer Hudson and Jacob Latimore Talk Black Nativity: It Felt Like Church, Says Actress
By Emma Koonse, Christian Post Reporter music connects me, helps me find that emotion. Additionally, Hudson was able to draw on motherhood. The singer has one son, four-yearold David Daniel Otunga, Jr. As a parent, I want my child to have the best life, so I guess its easy to draw from that, it wasnt too far of a stretch for me, she told CP. Alternately, Latimore said that getting into character as Langston was more exploratory for him as an actor.I cant relate living with a single mom not knowing my grandparents, I can only imagine, explained the 17-year-old actor. The emotion comes out, its just playing it by ear. Another plus for Hudson while working on Black Nativity was the fact that the film is a Christmas musical. The actress offers songs Be Grateful, Test of Faith and Fix Me Jesus as well as other collaborations on the impressive soundtrack for the film. My singing is definitely a gift from God and thats why its so important for me to use it every day, Hudson explained. Someone once even told me my singing is my gift and acting is my portal for using my gift of singing because I honored my gift of singing. While the Kasi Lemmons-directed Black Nativity also features acting and music by Mary J. Blige, Nas, and Hudson, the film also serves as a tribute to African-American culture in the 20th century. Some names of the characters even honor icons such as Aretha Franklin, but Hudson and Latimore said shedding light on Langston Hughes is the films best accomplishment. This film makes us proud, it drives us that much more to want to do it, Hudson said. There is that much more substance to carry, and it makes me want to go learn more about Hughes after working on this project. His play is revealed in this film, its on screen, I think its the most incredible thing, Latimore added. You dont have to go see it on Broadway, its right here, his vision is amazing. As for their own Christmas celebrations, Hudson and Latimore agreed on traditions such as shopping, giving, tree lightings, and most importantly; food.We like to get started early. Hudson said. Soul food, tree lighting, decorate the house, with family, shopping. This year there is a debate between an artificial or a real tree, we will figure out our family tradition. I love presents, Latimore admitted. But since Ive gotten older I havent really wanted anything. Christmas is about family.The true meaning of Christmas is also a part of the stars celebrations, and Hudson stressed the importance of giving back when it comes to her household each year. Its about sharing your blessings giving back, I do a toy drive, no kid should be without, said the singer. My son gives gifts to others during the holiday season; he gets to learn the real meaning, about giving and not always about getting. When asked if she attends church, Hudson zealously replied yes. Oh my gosh, we call it being born into the church, she added. We would go to church Sundays, Mondays, Tuesday, choir practice, Wednesday Bible study Oh yes, Ill do the same with my son. Source: The Christian Post
Jennifer Hudson and Jacob Latimore co-star in the highly anticipated Christmas movie of the year, Black Nativity, and both promise that the film will draw crowds this holiday season. Based on the famous play by Langston Hughes, Black Nativity boasts an A-list cast that also includes Tyrese, Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett. Hudson portrays Naima, a single mother estranged from her reverend father (Forest Whitaker) and mother (Angela Bassett). As Christmas approaches, Naima sends her son Langston (Latimore) to stay with his grandparents in New York City where he pieces together his past and welcomes Gods love. Earlier this month, The Christian Post caught up with Hudson and Latimore on why the film is important to Christian families this Christmas.The spiritual side, the church element drew me to the film, Hudson revealed to CP. I grew up in the church, Im a holiday fanatic and a family fanatic. I feel as though were missing those things. Where are those family films where you can watch together as a family and talk about those things? Hudson, who hails from Chicago and rose to stardom as a finalist on American Idol, used her personal experience and musical talent to relate to her character in Black Nativity. Sometimes being on the set, I felt like I was back home at church, it was that familiar, the singer noted. Music is always there, acting or in a musical,
Catching the Little Foxes
Song of Solomon 2:15 Its the little foxes that often ruin an organizationbad attitudes, lack of encouragement, no time off, impatient, supervisors, or gossip. Leaders must listen for the sounds of little fox feet. Remember, its better to build a fence at the top of the cliff than a hospital at the bottom. John C. Maxwell ~ The Maxwell Leadership Bible
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Memories
The Family of
Sharon Lynette Pack
Remembrance
Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break, but all in vain. To have, to love, and then to part Is the greatest sorrow of ones heart. The years may wipe out many things But some they wipe out never. Like memories of those happy times When we were all together. Author Unknown
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Our beloved daughter and mother went home to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, November 8, 2013. She was born on October 30, 1963, the daughter of Lorenzo Jr. and Janis Pack. Sharon was an avid and faithful God-filled member of the Center Road Church of Christ in Saginaw. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Adrianne Nicol McPike; her parents, Lorenzo and Janis Pack; two sisters, Cassandra C. Pack of Savannah, GA and Delores A. Pack, Detroit, MI; two brothers, Anthony J. and Lorenzo Pack III, both of California; and many nieces, nephews, uncles, extended family and friends in Saginaw and in Fernandina Beach, FL. The family wishes to thank all those whose love, support and expressions of concern were shared during Sharons long struggle. God bless you all! A memorial service has taken place at Church of Christ in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Oct. 25, 1953- Oct. 20, 2013
Sincerely thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy shown to us during our time of bereavement. We ask that you continue to lift us up in prayer, as we have lost someone very dear to our heart.
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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 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 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 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. Lukes CME Church 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 World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957 Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 754-9621
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Celebrate the Holidays at the Library

Participate in the annual holiday craft program, Holiday Make, Take and Give on Monday, December 2, at 4:30 p.m., at Wickes Library, 1713 Hess. Listen to holiday music as you choose from several crafts to make, take home, and give to someone special. Light refreshments will be provided. Children 7 and under need a helper. Welcome, Christmas! Stories and Craft is on Saturday, December 14, at 2 p.m., at Hoyt Library, 505 Janes. Welcome Christmas with favorite stories and a beautiful ornament to make and take home. This program is for ages 6 to 10. Children under the age of 7 must have a helper. HO HO HO, Merry Christmas! will be held on Friday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m., at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center. Storytime for children 3-5 years of age celebrating Christmas.
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Teen Refresh Archives
Bullies Just Want a Hug

By E. Flores The Michigan Banner Media Intern Bullies bully because either some of them have been bullied or some are insecure with themselves. Bullies are not looking for a big person to pick on. Bullies look for a smaller person who looks like they cant do anything about being teased, or can handle physical conflict. Bullies bully because they like the attention they get from other people and the control they get over their victims. One thing a bully thrives on is fear, and when a victim is scared to be around the bullythe bully has won. Just the thought of public humiliation is scary and you feel like you cant do anything about it because some bullies may threaten you physically, mentally, or even go as far as making death threats. People who feel inadequate, unloved, and jealous take out those frustrations on others and become the too familiar bully. The only way they know how to love in any way is by treating others badly. I know how it feels to be bullied because I have experienced a lot of teasing and bullying myself, but, I have learned how to ignore them and not give them what they want. When I say Im not giving them what they want, I mean
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power by not being scared of them and doing what they want me to do. I have been put in trash cans, called a midget in front of the entire school, and got into fights because of bullies. You can only take so much of their nonsense and disrespect. Sometimes, it might seem like the solution is to fight, showing them that youre not scared and end their tormenting in order to be happy with yourself, and prove to yourself that youre not a punching bag for them; but fighting is almost never the answer. To handle bullying situations you will
need bravery and patience. You should always tell someone you trust such as a principal, parent(s), best friend, or even a teacher close to you about any negative situations. Personally, I tell my papa and my mom because I trust them to help me. It works to confide in and tell someone that cares about you the way things are going in your life. If you dont talk about it then it wont get better and its going to eat away inside you. Please handle the situation in an appropriate way, but more importantly, handle it.
Saturday, December 7, 2013 6 P.M.

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Annual Piano/Voice Recital
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Society Page
Ms. Nikki Braggs recently hosted the 75th Birthday Celebration for Ms. Carlean Gill at their home in Dallas, Texas
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Hairstylist Needed
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Sports
SVSU Best in Battle Again; Students Raise $25k for Special Olympics Athletes
Saginaw Valley State University students and volunteers helped net $25,185 for a local Special Olympics organization recently during the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition. For the eighth time in 10 years, SVSU raised more money for charity during the weeklong campaign than their rivals from Grand Valley State University. There was a lot of hard work that was put into this, said Dylan Kosaski, president of SVSUs student government, the Student Association. Overall, I was really pleased. His group - along with more than 100 volunteers - had hoped to raise at least $25,000 for the Area 22 Special Olympics Michigan organization that yearly sends hundreds of athletes with intellectual disabilities to SVSU to compete. GVSU students this year raised about $11,000 for S.P.O.R.T.S., an Allendale-based organization that provides sports opportunities for children.
2013 SVSU Mens Basketball Schedule

December Opponent Time/Status Dec. 5 Ohio Dominican* 8:00 PM Dec. 7 Tiffin * 3:00 PM Dec. 16 at Ashland * 7:30 PM Dec. 18 at Lake Erie * 8:00 PM www.almanac.com
Long-Range Weather Forecast

DECEMBER 2013: temperature 29 (3 below avg.); precipitation 3.5" (0.5" above avg.); Dec 1-4: Lake snows, cold; Dec 5-6: Rainy, mild; Dec 7-10: Lake snows, cold; Dec 11-15: Rain and wet snow, mild; Dec 16-19: Lake snows, cold; Dec 20-28: Rain to snow, then lake snows, very cold; Dec 29-31: Snowy, not as cold.
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Volume 10 Number 23

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Empowering Communities and Changing Lives

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Education Evolution PAGE 19

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