The Michigan Banner February 1, 2014 Edition

Volume 11 Number 3
The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
February 1, 2014
Leading in Diversity
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
Answering the Call Page 3
Felicitaciones! PAGE LB 1
Business & Wealth PAGE 9
Future Health Care Leaders PAGE 17
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Opinion & Commentary
America You Were Born For More

By Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr. Washington Nations are not eternal. They are born, and they will all eventually die. Even in my own lifetime, Ive watched wars and revolutions redraw the maps of Europe and Africa a few times. CounBishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr. tries like Rhodesia and Czechoslovakia have passed into the history books while new names appear on the United Nations member list. Doubtless this process will continue into the foreseeable future. But the lifespan of a nation is not always what it seems. During the late seventh century, it looked like the sun might be setting on the Byzantine Empire, headquartered in modern Turkey. Arab Muslims swept through North Africa and the Middle East, conquering more territory more quickly than anyone since Alexander the Great nearly a thousand years earlier. The Byzantine Christians lost huge swaths of their territory in just a few years. Their capital Constantinople was besieged incessantly. But in the end, the empire would endure another seven hundred years before finally falling to the Ottomans in 1453. It is easy to feel discouraged about our nations future right now. Our national debt is burgeoning out of control, and most of our elected leaders seem determined to avoid dealing with it. The out-of-wedlock birthrate is climbing, destabilizing our families. Abroad, I am tempted to agree with a former vice president who observed that our enemies no longer fear us and our friends no longer trust us. Many worry with good reason that our elected officials no longer possess the moral clarity or courage to face down those who would seek to weaken or to destroy us. But I believe that America was born for more than what we have already achieved, and I do not believe our time is up just yet. At the time of our founding, we overthrew the greatest empire in the world to gain our independence. Ordinary men and women risked their lives and fortunes for the opportunity to perform an experiment in liberty: could human beings really govern themselves, instead of living at the whim of a dictator or king? Over the ensuing decades, our principles and our constitution were tested to their limits. In time, our nation began to live up to its ideals more completely, extending full citizenship rights to individuals regardless of race or gender. We survived a bloody civil war and two world wars to become the most prosperous and power nation on earth. Our constitution became a blueprint for countless new nations that shared our belief in human dignity and freedom. But there is still more we can do and be, if we can remember the reason we were born in the first place. We can continue to be a beacon of hope and an example of peace, prosperity and good government. We can still be a light to the world. When I received my cancer diagnosis in 2005, I was given a 10% chance of survival. But I had been born for more than I had accomplished so far. In my latest book, I talk in detail about my journey from the brink of death to a life more abundant than I could have imagined. In some ways, my greatest challenges seemed to strike just as I was on the brink of being used for greater works than I could have ever dreamed. Could the dark times facing our nation really be just a prelude of greater things to come? Just as our nation faces uncertainty and danger, I believe many of our citizens face the same in their individual lives. Personal finances, relationships and careers can all reach points of crisis in the blink of an eye. Most of us have supportive friends and family, but even the best people will fail us at times. There were many instances during my illness when I did not feel Gods presence. It seemed as though my prayers were going unanswered and the whole world was oblivious to my pain. But this has also been part of the human experience from the beginning of time. Whether great leaders of the past or great saints from the Bible, all have experienced dark times where God feels so very far away. But we can find encouragement by reading the trials and triumphs of those who have gone before us. Often we discovered they faced threats even larger and more frightening than those that face us today. And the good news is that God is always faithful. And there is always hope, as long as we hope in Him. If you want to read more of what Harry Jackson has to say about being born for more, get his new book You Were Born For More on www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, or www. cbd.com Harry R. Jackson, Jr. is senior pastor of Hope Christian Church, a 3,000-member congregation in the nations Capital with his wife Vivian Michele
Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. - Booker T. Washington
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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989.753-3475 publisher@michiganbanner.com Office Hours: Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Publisher Jerome Buckley Senior Editor R. L. Buckley Circulation & Distribution: Staff Marketing & Sales Staff Sales Staff Mission: The Michigan Banner operates and serves as a print and online media venue committed to educating, informing and enlightening our readership regarding events and news that directly and indirectly affect the communities regionally and globally. Furthermore, to serve as a catalyst and a link for cultivating young adults as entrepreneurial and business leaders for the future. Disclaimer: The Michigan Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, error, misspellings and false advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the newspaper are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Michigan Banner newspaper. The Michigan Banner reserves the right to edit, change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper. Deadlines: 2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month Submission Procedure: Mailed or e-mailed Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF www.themichiganbanner.com Facebook.com/themichiganbanner Twitter.com/MichiganBanner Blog: www.themichiganbanner.wordpress.com Michigan Banner Classified Call 989-753-3475 or go online at themichiganbanner@gmail.com
Community
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Honors Community Leaders
At the 10th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship Prayer Breakfast held on January 25, at the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw, the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Gamma Kappa Chapter honored Sgt. Reginald Williams II, of the Saginaw Police Department, Ralph Martin, Assegid Mersha, John Thomas, and Guy Buford with the Men of Faith Answering the Call/ Outstanding Service to the Saginaw Community Award. Pastor Marvin Smith of Mt. Olive Church was the keynote speaker, and a presentation was given by the Xinos/Kudos. Congratulations from the Michigan Banner to the honorees for your outstanding service to the community!
L-R - Honoress of the Award, John Thomas, Assegid Mersha. Sgt. Reginald Williams, II, Saginaw Police Dept., and Ralph J. Martin, Fire Marshall, Saginaw. Not in the photo is Guy Buford, the surprise honoree.
L-R - Olivia Williams and Sgt. Reginald Walliams, II
L-R - Rev. Dr. Marvin Smith, Mt. Olive Institutional Baptist Church, in Saginaw, Keynote Speaker, and Sgt. Reginald Williams, II
L-R - MyKeyah Walker, Gamma Kappa Xinos member, Sgt. Reginald William, II, and Sydnee Watts, Gamma Kappa Xinos member
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GM Foundation Donates $1 Million to Smithsonians National Museum of African American History and Culture Gift to pay for design and installation of permanent exhibitions
Detroit - The General Motors Foundation will become a founding donor of the Smithsonians National Museum of African American History and Culture through a $1 million grant. GM Foundation President Vivian Pickard presented the gift to the Museum Founding Director Lonnie G. Bunch III at the Washington Auto Show. GM and the GM Foundation have a strong legacy of support for the African American Community, and for the Smithsonian Institutions preservation of our nations history, said Pickard. Through this grant we continue our commitment by helping to bring to life the story of African Americans who have changed our nation in so many ways. Currently under construction on a five-acre site adjacent to the Washington Monument, the Museum will open in 2015, displaying the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how it has shaped the country. The GM Foundations donation will support the design and installation of the Museums permanent exhibitions. We are honored to have the GM Foundation join the museums family of founding donors, supporting us as we create a better America, one museum at a time, said Bunch. GMs gift will help the museum tell a rich, inclusive history of America, one that will now be preserved for generations to come. The GM Foundation joins other prominent donors, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, American Express and more. With this pledge, GM and the GM Foundations support of the Smithsonian totals more than $11 million since 1998. The Foundation was also a founding donor of the America on the Move exhibition that General Motors Vice President Global Design Ed Welburn (left) and GM opened in 2003 at the Foundation President Vivian Pickard (right) present the GM Foundations $1 Smithsonian National million grant for the creation of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture to Founding Director of the Smithsonian Museum of African Museum of American American History and Culture Lonnie Bunch Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in History. The exhibit is lo- the Chevrolet exhibit at the Washington Auto Show in Washington, DC. Also on cated inside of the Gener- stage is the 2014 North American Car of the Year - the Corvette Stingray. (Photo al Motors Hall of Trans- by Mark Finkenstaedt for General Motors). portation, named in recognition of the companys entists and engineers developed the mechanical heart pump that made possible the worlds first support of the Smithsonian Institution. GMs relationship with the Smithsonian open heart surgery. Since then, the company has dates to 1954 when the company donated the contributed other notable items to the institution, first mechanical heart pump to the Smithsonians including Alice, the worlds first computerMuseum of American History Division of Sci- controlled electric robot. ence, Medicine and Society. A team of GM sci-
The Detroit 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Attendance Tops 800,000
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2015 Mustang @ NAIAS
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Congratulations Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute Graduates

The Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute (GLBHLI) welcomed the newest class to complete its leadership development program during the 5th annual graduation ceremony at Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall Ballroom, on Thursday, January 30. Established in 2009, the GLBHLI is a nonprofit organization that provides a forum for Hispanics to develop leadership skills, network and collaborate with individuals from all walks of life. The program is designed as a leadership identification program, with the specific goal of developing and fostering future community leaders.
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Frank Medel, Jr. - Recipient of Certificate of Appreciation Award
Hispanic Leadership Institute Graduate Class Photos Courtesy of Jimmy Greene and Efrain Garcia
State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes and Jimmy Greene
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Mentoring a Millennial
Washington Mary Fernndez is Chief Executive Officer of MentorNet, an e-mentoring nonprofit organization for women and diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). MentorNet has been an important part of Marys life since opening its doors in 1998. Since then, Mary has mentored 17 protgs, while pursuing her career in computing research. She also served on MentorNets board of directors since 2009 and as chair since 2011. Mary spent seventeen years at AT&T Labs Research, most recently as Assistant Vice President of Information and Software Systems Research, where she supported more than fifty Ph.D.-level scientists whose research advances the systems that support AT&Ts communications infrastructure and services. Mary is an active volunteer and leader in local and national organizations whose missions are to advance computing research and to increase the representation of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM professions. She is on the board of Computing Research Association (cra.org) and a STEM role model in HISPA Hispanics Inspiring Students Performance and Achievement (hispa.org). Well known for her combination of professional achievement and passionate advocacy for diversity in engineering and science through mentoring, Mary was selected by HENAAC as a 2011 Winner of the Great Minds in STEM Technical Achievement in Industry Award. Mary received B.A. and M.S. degrees in computer science from Brown University and the Ph.D. in computer science from Princeton University. She and her husband have two teenage daughters, who keep her up to date on fashion and technology trends. If you are interested in additional information about this unique organization, visit www.mentornet.net.
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The Latino Shark Tank Competition is Open

Enter the Shark Tank competition for the opportunity 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, in San Diego, Ca. Entrepreneurs and existing businesses can apply at no charge. To apply simply email latinoiconnect@gmail.com including your name, contact info, and a brief, NON-CONFIDENTIAL description of your business/idea/product.
Disclaimer: The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and false advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the Latino Banner are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Latino Banner newspaper. The Latino Banner reserves the right to edit, change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper. We encourage readers to send letters, story ideas, comments and questions. Deadlines: 2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month Submission Procedure: Mailed or e-mailed to the Latino Banner@gmail.com Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF
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Health ~ Salud
February is Heart Healthy Month, and the national heart, lung, and blood institute has numerous bilingual cardiovascular health resources, as well as, healthy heart recipes. Below is a recipe recommended for healthy heart eating. Enjoy!
Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes

Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray 4 tilapia fillets 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoons thyme cup pitted black olives, diced teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, minced cup red onion, diced 1 tablespoon lime juice Parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray baking dish with vegetable oil spray. Arrange fillets in the baking dish. The dish should be large enough so the fillets do not overlap. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the fillets. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with parsley and a lemon wedge. Yield: 4 servings Serving size: 1 fillet
Calories 265 Total Fat 16 g Saturated Fat 2 g Cholesterol 58 mg Sodium 172 mg Total Fiber 3 g Protein 22 g Carbohydrates 9 g Potassium 635 mg For additional resources and recipes visit www. nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/latino/lat_pro.htm Source: www.nhlbi.nih.gov
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Intersection of Business & Wealth

Tri-Star Trust Banks Portfolio Manager Receives Certification
A n d r e B u c k l e y, CFP, Portfolio Manager and Trading Officer at Tri-Star Trust Bank, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the CERTIFIED F I N A N C I A L Andre Buckley, PLANNER and CFP CFP, Portfolio Manager and Trading certification marks in Officer accordance with CFP Board certification and renewal requirements. The CFP marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed financial planning coursework and have passed the CFP Certification Examination covering the following areas: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. CFP professionals also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold CFP Boards Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards. Buckley has been with Tri-Star since 2008. In his current position, he manages trading operations and facilitates transactions with brokers and vendors as well as advising clients on investments, financial planning and wealth management. Some of Buckleys other credentials include a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Saginaw Valley State University along with being a Level 1 Candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program. He has strong operational and trading experience with over ten years of management experience. CFP Board is a nonprofit certification organization with a mission to benefit the public by granting the CFP certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for personal financial planning. CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and federally registered CFP (with plaque design) and CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements. CFP Board currently authorizes more than 67,000 individuals to use these marks in the United States. For more about CFP Board, visit www.CFP.net. Tri-Star Trust Bank, founded in 2000, is Michigan owned and operated. Tri-Star is a trust bank, specializing in simplifying clients lives by providing investment, financial, estate and charitable planning for individuals; business retirement plans and investments; and board governance and organizational services for nonprofits. With 28 employees and over $800 million in assets under management, Tri-Star serves its clients from three convenient locations with plans to open Midland office in 2014 at 200 E. Main Street; other office locations are located at: 1004 North Michigan Avenue in Saginaw; 3511 Coolidge Road, Suite 300, in East Lansing; and 160 South Main Street, Suite 2, in Frankenmuth. Visit Tri-Star Bank on the web at www.tristartrust. com.
Saginaw Future
22ND ANNUAL AWARDS
11am - 1pm @ The Dow Event Center
Business Fact
Small business owners added an average of 0.24 workers per firm in December 2013, the largest since February 2006. Source: The National Federation of Independent Business
Luncheon Friday, February 21, 2014 Unity Hall
Celebrating 29 Economic Development
For additional information call 989-757-2104

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Board of Directors Selects CMURC Entrepreneur of the Year

Mount Pleasant - The Central Michigan University Research Corporation Board of Directors selected Michelle White, president and creator of Michelles Miracle Inc., as the 2013 CMURC Entrepreneur of the Year. Michelle White Our annual selection of Entrepreneur of the Year allows for recognition of key entrepreneurs for their sacrifice and commitments, said CMURC President and CEO Erin OBrien. 2013 was a rough year for the tart cherry industry and despite crop failure, Michelles entrepreneurial drive not only allowed her company to maintain but to grow sales by 36 percent. Michelle also set the stage for the cherry industry during the challenging times through cooperative partnerships, and by positioning herself as the go to resource for information regarding cherries, health benefits of cherries and cooking with cherries within the media world throughout the country. It is an honor to be chosen for this award, said White. I built this company with the vision to help others, and as a non-farming female I have created a successful business in spite of what the industry believed could be achieved. I am very proud of that. Michelle will be honored at the Central Michigan University College of Business Administrations New Venture Competition awards dinner on March 28 at McGuirk Arena. In 2008, Michelle White officially formed Michelles Miracle and began seeking early stage investors. She was able to attract Phenomenelle Angels Fund as the lead investor and CMURC facilitated investment through the MI PreSeed Fund. Today the company sells three different formulas of Michelles Miracle Tart Cherry Concentrate Dietary Supplements and CherriMax Dietary Supplement Tablets. The products are sold online through the companys website, http://michellesmiracle.com, and at a growing number of health food stores and grocery stores throughout the country. Several major distributors (UNFI, Tree of Life, Whole Foods, Natures Best and Select Nutrition to name a few) have picked up products in the past two years. To be eligible to receive this award, the individual must be an owner, founder or top management of a company that has or is currently working with CMURC. Candidates are catalysts in creating the entrepreneurial culture and the creation of jobs. CMURCs goal is to highlight these model entrepreneurs who have helped bring us one step closer to creating a community in which people live and invest their lives a key driver to economic development. Candidates are assessed on recent financial performance, job creation and retention, and must also demonstrate core values consistent with CMURC and stakeholders including integrity, respect, compassion, inclusiveness, social responsibility, excellence, innovation, commitment to the community, strategic direction and company leadership. CMURC is a nonprofit business incubator focused on advancing economic development in the community by leveraging the resources of Central Michigan University, the Mount Pleasant SmartZone and its local, regional and statewide partners to accelerate the success of entrepreneurs, growing businesses and jobs. CMURC is a single source of contact providing physical space and essential business services that supports emerging businesses.
Tammy Denno Receives Saginaw Bay Underwriters Louis E. Hanisko Service Award
Saginaw Bay Underwriters recently presented its Louis E. Hanisko Service Award to Tammy Denno. Its a great privilege, said Denno, who sells home, auto and other personal lines insurance at the companys Midland location. SBU gives the honor annually to an associate who has enhanced the reputation of SBU. It has been given for the past 16 years and is named after a past CEO and active community member. During her 12 years with us, Tammy has become a great example of how to pursue excellence for our customers and the community, said SBU President/CEO Peter N. Ewend. Denno is an active part of the Midland Chamber of Commerce, serving in the Ambassadors Club, twice chairing the Sales Lead Roundtable and participating in various Chamber Connection events and WakeUp! Midland programs. She also works with area youth through Junior Achievement of Central Michigan, and belongs to the local Toastmasters International and National Exchange clubs. Tammy is a very worthy and deserving recipient, said Scott Withrow, a Vice President in SBUs Midland office. She has become well known and respected due to her sales activity and community involvement.
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Yeo & Yeo CPAs Announces Merger with Hungerford & Co. in Southgate
The merger, effective January 1, 2014, will add approximately $2.4 million in revenue to Yeo & Yeo, which last year earned over $30 million.
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ZENTX Media Group Welcomes Five New Employees to Team

Freeland - ZENTX Media Group, Inc. (ZENTX), a visual solution provider in the Great Lakes Bay Region, announces the expansion of its Custom Fabrication, Engineering, and Scenic departments with the addition of Randy Peck, Mike Majeske, Don McMullen, Megan Enszer, and Kyle Piorkowski. L-R Mike Majeske, Kyle Piorkowski, Megan Randy Peck joins ZENTX as a Craftsman/ Enszer, Don McMullen, Randy Peck Scenic Artist. Randy brings over 15 years of carpentry experience and 6 years of scenic Mike Majeske joins ZENTX as a Craftsman. production experience. Randy has his Bachelor Mike brings over 20 years of welding experience of Science in Construction Management from and 25 years of carpentry experience to ZENTX. Ferris State University and his Associates in Mike is responsible for the daily fabrication Architectural Technology from Delta College. of signage and exhibits through carpentry, Randys responsibilities include fabrication metalworking, and welding. Mike resides in Bay of exhibits as well as the development and City with his wife and son. construction of scenic solutions. Randy resides Don McMullen also joins ZENTX as a in Bay City with his wife and three children. Craftsman. Don has over 30 years of experience in the museum industry and 8 years of experience in carpentry and electronics. Don is responsible for the fabrication and electro-mechanical programming of exhibits. Don resides in Midland with his wife, has three children and one grandchild. Megan Enszer joins ZENTX as a 3D Rendering Specialist. Megan has her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Lawrence Technology Universitys College of Architecture & Design and also has a Building Information Modeling & Computer Visualization certification. Megan is responsible for creating 3D renderings of concepts envisioned by our design team and transforming those conceptual renderings into engineered drawings for fabrication. Megan resides in Saginaw with her family.
Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan Presents Veteran Resource Summit

Flint - The Veteran Resource Summit will take place February 14, 2014 from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. at 501 S. Averill Ave., in Flint. The event will gather multiple veteran resource vendors together at one location. A veteran who is looking to obtain a better understanding of the benefits available should attend. The summit is open to all veterans and their family members who may have questions regarding benefits. A light lunch will be provided for all who attend between 11 a.m. 1 p.m. This is your chance to find out whats available to you, as a Veteran says Scott Davis, Outcomes Analyst for Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan. We want to reach as many people as possible, so they can take advantage of existing programs they might not be aware of. For additional information call 810-600-6355.
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Welcome to the Chamber!

Merrill Institute 520 Republic Ave. Alma, MI 48801 Teri Webster 989. 462.0322 fax: 989 462.0399
1000 businesses strong: Are YOU a member? Contact Susan@saginawchamber.org or 989 757-2112 for more information.
BSB Communications Inc. 5708 W. Wackerly St., Ste. B Midland, MI 48642 Angela Lozano 989. 492.7000 fax: 989 492.7013
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Starting a Business
Midland - The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer a Starting a Business seminar at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library at 1710 W. St. Andrews in Midland on February 6, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The seminar is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a seminar format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with other necessary steps to getting started. For more information about Michigan SBDC, online resources, business education seminars and to register, go to www.SBDCMichigan.org or call (989) 686-9597. Pre-registration is required. Seminar sponsors are Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, Midland Tomorrow, Midland County Clerk and the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region hosted by Delta College Corporate Services. The same seminar is repeated at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 13, and you can register online using the link above. The SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region services Arenac, Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties.
Saginaw Career Complex Professional Business Day

Interested in sharpening your interview skills and mentoring the next generation of young professionals? Join the YPN Saginaw Chamber members on Tuesday, February 25, for the Saginaw Career Complex Professional Business Day, at the Saginaw Career Complex, located at 2102 Weiss Street, in Saginaw. YPN members will host mock interviews in their career field to high school students interested in pursuing similar careers. Two sessions will be available: Morning from 7a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Afternoon from 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Participate in one or both sessions with a minimum 2.5 hour commitment. For more information and to register contact Kelly Johnson at 989.755.0505 or kjohnson@ unitedwaysaginaw.org.
Interpersonal Communication: Say What?

Interpersonal communications can make or break the workplace. The workshop, on February 13, at the YWCA, located at 723 Washington in Bay City, at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., will review the experience how tone, body language, and listening skills are critical when working with colleagues and clients. The instructor is Jennifer Luzar, Northwood University. The cost is $35. For additional information call 989.894.9055.
Come and Learn About Emerging Leaders!

The SBA Emerging Leaders information meeting concerning the Emerging Leaders executive level training initiative will be held on February 10, 2014, at Tech Town, located at 440 Burroughs, in Detroit, at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You may RSVP to Nancy Grose, nancy.grose@sba. gov for participation in the meeting. The SBA is funded for the sixth consecutive year to offer the e200 Emerging Leaders executive level training initiative. The goal of the program is to identify existing urban based small businesses that show a high potential for growth and to provide them with the network, resources and motivation required to build a sustainable business of size and scale. There are 15 slots open for businesses that meet the following criteria: At least $400,000 in annual sales up to $10 million At least 3 years in business At least 1 employee in addition to the owner Must be located in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Flint, Inkster or Pontiac Participant must be a key decision maker within the company such as the CEO, COO, CFO, Owner, President. The program requires participants commit to a total 100 hours, including 40 hours of in class training, 7 CEO mentoring meetings, and course work assignments. Classes begin in mid April and run through October. Exact start date to be determined. At the end of the program, participants will have a three year strategic plan tailored to their business. They will also be introduced to a network of business resources they can tap into going forward. There is no charge to participants for the training. To apply for consideration to be accepted in the program online go to: http://www.interise. org/SBAEmergingLeaders . For additional information visit www.sba. gov/content/sba-emerging-200-initiative
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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 Auto Detail Morningstar Auto Detail Shop 306 East Remington Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-482-6505 www.MorningStarDetail.com 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
Dentists Jack W. Nash, DDS Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry 1320 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-752-1200 Fashion Where Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs Sundays Best Yvonne Ellison/Milliner Phone 989-529-4193 E-mail: yeellison@aol.com Financial City of Saginaw Block Grant & Rehab Program 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1530 Saginaw Economic Development Corporation Shontaye Bibbs 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1395 sbibbs@saginaw-mi.com Florists Erikas Flowers 214 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9330 www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com Food & Dining Spencers Route 46 Spence Dambro Proprietor 5530 Gratiot 989-793-3400 Saginaw, MI 48638 www.spencersfinefood.com Funeral Homes Deisler Funeral Home 2233 Hemmeter Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603 989.799.1151 Graphics/Digital TBF Graphics Digital 803 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 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 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
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Sabrina Beeman-Jackson Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director
NHSAs Annual National Head Start Conference is the nations largest gathering of Head Start and Early Head Start professionals. More than 2,500 directors, administrators, managers, teachers, supervisors, parents and policy council members, from hundreds of programs and from every state are Driven to Make a Difference and will attend in 2014, in Long Beach, CA. The NHSA Vision All children should reach their full potential, Every child can succeed, We can impact the success of at-risk children, and Quality early education fundamentally transforms children and families To lead - To be the untiring voice that will not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served with the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community. To advocate - To work diligently for policy and institutional changes that ensure all vulnerable children and families have what they need to succeed. NHSA Mission Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. The National Head Start Association is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children,
And Ill tell you, few things make me more angry than some out of touch Washington politician saying that Head Start doesnt work. That is a flat out lie and its disrespectful to you and the tens of thousands of Americans who make this program work for children every single day. Senator John Kerry
200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees in the United States. Since 1974, NHSA has worked diligently for policy changes that ensure all at-risk children have access to the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community. NHSA offers an impressive portfolio of professional development services and programs for the entire early childhood community. These include the annual National Head Start Conference, the largest national event devoted to the Early Head Start and Head Start community, and the National Parent Conference, the only national event devoted to parents and families. NHSA has several donation opportunities for supporting NHSA. Dollar Per Child Donate $1 per child enrolled in your program to help fund NHSA advocacy efforts.
Scholarships and Awards The National Head Start Associations Scholarships & Awards Program is open to individual, program and affiliate members of NHSA in good standing. Ron Herndon Scholarship The Ron Herndon Scholarship celebrates Head Start parents who, through their own efforts to mobilize other parents and community members, have affected real change in their Head Start programs and communities. Disaster Relief The Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist NHSA member Head Start and Early Head Start programs and their staff and families who become victims of natural disasters. General Fund Donations to the General Fund are used to support the programs and services of NHSA. Source: www.nhsa.org
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Education
Wa r r e n Showcasing a job training program that allows high school graduates to gain advanced manufacturing work skills while earning a paycheck, Gov. Rick Snyder said Michigans Gov. Rick Snyder comeback is well underway and he will continue to support innovative approaches to maintain the states economic momentum. Michigans economy is growing, and more than ever Michigan businesses need a workforce with the talents and training for the jobs of today and tomorrow, Snyder said. This public-private collaboration meets critical employer needs and provides our students with a great way to earn an associates degree at no cost, get paid, gain critical work skills, and end up with guaranteed employment in an in-demand field. The governor called for expanding the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT) program in his State of the State address Thursday night, to help bridge the skills gap through a statewide system for training and educating skilled technicians to fill high-paying jobs. MAT is offered through a partnership of participating employers, community colleges, and the Michigan Economic Development Corp., combining classroom instruction with paid work experience in a three-year, no-cost program
Governor Celebrates Job Training Program Allowing Students to Earn While They Learn
in the field of mechatronics, a combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer technology and information technology. Henry Ford Community College and Oakland Community College serve as pilot locations for the program. Snyder visited Proper Group International, an industrial plastics supplier based in Warren that currently employs two students through the MAT2 program. In todays manufacturing environment we need to look at various ways to attract, develop and retain todays workforce. Our past results showed continuing with our traditional apprenticeship program were not enough, said Tom Ruczynski, Senior Vice President, Proper Group International. To hire and train, we looked at different avenues; we partnered with various veteran networks, and MEDC on the exciting new training program called MAT2. Coupled with our own Proper U Training Program, we have made a huge impact on developing our workforce. Working at Proper is not just a job, its a career. Benchmarked on the German Dual Education System, MAT2 is an educational model developed in conjunction with global technology leaders, and will combine theory, practice, and work to help train a globally competitive workforce by using industry defined competencies and requirements to create highly-skilled, capable, and readily employable graduates of the program. Accepted MAT students will earn an associates degree at one of five southeast Michigan community colleges Henry Ford,
Macomb, Mott, Oakland, or Wayne while they earn a paycheck and gain on the job experience with a participating company. Tuition is paid by the employer and in exchange, the student commits to remaining on the job for at least two years after successful completion of the program. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is actively recruiting companies to join three separate MAT2 programs being offered in 2014-2015. The 2014-15 programs will include education and training for mechatronics, design and visualization, and information technology technicians. Five community colleges (Henry Ford, Macomb, Mott, Oakland, and Wayne County) will be involved with providing classroom instruction to MAT2 students enrolled in the 2014-15 cohorts. Students will alternate between classroom instruction and worksite training with a participating employer for the duration of the program. Prior to the beginning of the next round of three-year programs in September, employers will have an opportunity to showcase their company and meet with prospective employees and MAT2 students who have met all application requirements during a series of Company Fairs, tentatively scheduled throughout the spring and summer months of 2014. Employers, who sign up for the 2014 programs by February 15, will receive access to the first company fair, a feature on the MAT2 website, and a promotional video. For more information visit mitalent.org/mat2 or contact Jacqui Mieksztyn at mieksztynj@ michigan.org.
Michigan Art Education Association Region 11 Student and Teacher Art Exhibition
View the work of students and art educators from Region 11 at the Saginaw Art Museum, located at 1126 N. Michigan Avenue, in Saginaw, on February 4, to February 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibitions features over 100 works from elementary through high school students in various media as well as two- and threedimensional work by art educators in traditional and non-traditional media. Region 11 includes Saginaw, Gratiot, Tuscola, Sanilac and Huron counties. A selection of artwork from elementary, middle and high school will be chosen to advance to the MAEA State Art Show held in East Lansing. For additional information call 989.754.2491.
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Covenant HealthCare Foundation Seeks Area Scholarship Applicants; Deadline March 7
2013 Covenant HealthCare Scholarship Award Recipients Seated, left to right: Rebekah Estes (Genesee Christian), Ann Sobell (Croswell-Lexington), and Alexandri Armentrout (Merrill); Second row, left to right: Elizabeth Champagne (Nouvel), Matthew Benkert (Hemlock), Jennifer Roberts (Garber), Allison Wachowicz (St. Charles). Alexandra Nowlin (Western); Back row, left to right: Zach Seder (Valley Lutheran), Jeremy Weaver (Reese), Rachael Reynolds (Bay City Central), Renee Bootz (Covenant Medical Staff Nursing scholarship), Allie Seager (Amita Mridha Nursing scholarship). Missing from the picture: Ellen Hendrick (Covenant Medical Staff Nursing scholarship).
To help develop the next generation of health care leaders, the Covenant HealthCare Foundation is proud to offer $20,000 in scholarship opportunities to area students to help further their education. High school seniors from Saginaw, Bay, Tuscola, Arenac, Huron, Sanilac or Midland County pursuing an undergraduate degree in human medical sciences or a field directly related to health care are encouraged to apply. Additional scholarships are available for current Covenant employees and legal dependents of employees. Application forms are available at the Covenant HealthCare Foundation office or online http://covenanthealthcare.com/Main/ FoundationScholarships.aspx. Complete applications must be returned electronically or via mail no later than March 7, 2014. For questions, contact Tom Mueller at the Covenant HealthCare Foundation at 989.583.7603 or tmueller@chs-mi.com The mission of the Covenant HealthCare Foundation is to develop and maintain relationships for charitable contributions to support all activities and programs of Covenant HealthCare. That is, to improve the quality of life for the patient population in the East Central region of Michigan. Covenant HealthCare is proud to be a resource within the health care community and the community-atlarge that adheres to standards of excellence in providing patient care, technology, and education. The Foundation is equally proud to help support the excellence.
Brenda Swann Selected as Judge Marable Student of the Year

Flint - Flint 68th District Judge Herman Marable, Jr. and his Citizens Advisory Committee recently announced that Brenda Swann, of Flint has been selected as the Judge Marable Student of the Year for the 2012-2013 school Brenda Swann year. Brenda, 16, is currently in the 11th grade at Mott Middle College High School in Flint. She was selected by Judge Marables Citizens Advisory Committee on the basis of her application and essay. Brenda is looking forward to a career as an anesthesiologist. Her extra-curricular activities at school include participating with Young Women Leaders of Tomorrow. She is an avid reader and tutors elementary students. As a Judge Marable Student of the Year, Brenda receives a $500.00 award, trophy, and certificate. Brendas name has been engraved on a plaque on permanent display at the 68th District Courthouse. The Judge Marable Student of the Month/ Year program was established in 2004 by Judge Marable and his Citizens Advisory Committee to encourage Genesee County high school students to focus on academic achievement and career goals. Each month during the school year (September-June) a 10th grade student is recognized and awarded a $75.00 prize, trophy, and certificate based on the completion of an application and essay about their career goals. One of the monthly awardees is selected as the Student of the Year and receives a $500.00 award. Other Judge Marable Students of the Month for the 2012-2013 school year were: Aaron Fisher, Aquisha Wilson, Brandon Whiteside, and
Micah Powell from Flint Northwestern High School; Kylee Jamison, Lauren Holloway, and Emmanuel Solis from Mott Middle College High School: and Adriana McKinley from International Academy of Flint. Tenth grade students who are city of Flint or Genesee County residents, or who attend public, charter, or private schools located in Genesee County are eligible to apply for the Judge Marable Student of the Month/Year Award. Further information on the Judge Marable Student of the Month/Year Award and applications are available on line from www.judgemarable.net or from high school guidance counselors, principals, or from the office of Judge Herman Marable, Jr., Courtroom 1, 68th District Court, 630 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, Michigan 48502, Phone 810 597-7795.
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Women of Colors, Inc. (WOC) mission strives to promote multi-cultural diversity and enhancing community relations in Saginaw County. This year, WOC will be celebrating 21 years of uninterrupted service. Join WOC in hosting the first Annual WOC 2014 Leadership Awards Banquet to recognize outstanding individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to enrich the lives of others. The event will be held at Saginaw Valley State University (Curtiss Hall) on March 29, 2014. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Ticket cost for one person is $40 and the cost for two is $75. You can nominate yourself, one or more individuals, a business, or an organization in Saginaw County. The awarded nominees will be recognized individually for their leadership skills to improve the quality of life for others. The organization will recognize one individual in five (5) categories to include Achievement Award; Distinguish Gentleman Award; Volunteer Award; Woman of the Year Award; Woman of the Future Award (ages 18-25), and Community Service Award to one business or organization. WOC has formed Great Empowering Motivational Sessions (GEMS) comprised of Girl Pride, Sugar & Spice, and Young Men Who Dare for youth (ages 5-18). WOC has a mentorship program for youth at the Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center and the Saginaw Intermediate School District, provides Tuesday Tutoring, and distributes an Annual WOC Scholarship for a deserving student, has an involved GEMS Parent Committee, and more. For over fifteen (15) years, WOC has mentored youth with committed and great volunteers! Without the communitys support the organization could not sustain and provide quality services for youth, women, and families. WOC takes pride in womanhood and the advancement of the Saginaw community. To learn more about WOC and GEMS or to join in the celebration and awards ceremony call 989. 737.9286 / 989. 399.9275 or email womenofcolorsinc@att.net. 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com
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Cu l t u re & L i f e s t y l e
CMU Celebrates Black History Month
Each year, Central Michigan University observes Black History Month during the month of February. To commemorate this years celebration, CMU is proud to present performances, video screenings, panel discussions, food tastings, lectures and other events highlighting the history and contributions of the African American and Black communities. The keynote speaker for this months celebration is American actor, director and film producer, Lee Daniels. Daniels produced Monsters Ball and directed the film Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, which received six Academy Award nominations. In 2013, Daniels directed The Butler, the historical fiction drama portraying the unique events of the 20th century presidents of the United States at the White House. The Butler became a box office sensation. founded in 1994 as the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. It now ranks as one of the top ten African American dance companies in the United States. The Company blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, African traditional dance and influences from a variety of other dance and art forms. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation.
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Another popular event happening this month is the phenomenal performance of Step Afrika! As mentioned on the official website for the group, www.stepafrika.org, Step Afrika! was
This is definitely something you do not want to miss! Many events are free and open to the public. All seating is on a first come, first-served basis.
Scholarship
The 100 Black Men of America Future Leader Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors as well as college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and community service. For additional information visit www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/12/100-black-men-of-america-future-leader.html
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The Libraries of Saginaw Celebrate Black History Month

The libraries of Saginaw, Hoyt Library branch, located at 505 Janes Ave., will celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 8, at 2:30 p.m., with the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theatre Company of Ann Arbor. Since its inception 35 years ago, this dance theatre company continues to inspire audiences nation-wide with high-impact-artistic quality African dance performances. The members of Bichini Bia Congo are trained in both the technical and aesthetic elements of Congolese dancing, singing, instrumentation, and drumming. They have sponsored workshops, performed at festivals, weddings and other cultural events, leaving their audiences mesmerized as they experience the preservation and practice of Congolese dance and African Culture. Come and be a part of this FREE celebration that will encompass the energy and chemistry of this African cultural performing art. The Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theatre Company will find a way to get you up and moving, clapping and dancing along with them to create a village experience.
The Michigan Banner Black History Month Educator Honoree

Frances Elnora Moton Carter, a native of Saginaw, was the first African American principal in the Saginaw School system after holding numerous positions in the school system including first African American remedial reading teacher. She retired from the Saginaw Public Schools on June 8, 1991 after 39 years of service. She received numerous awards and recognitions including Woman of the Year:, and recognition for 50 or more years of membership at Bethel A.M.E. Church, and commendations from U.S. Presidents and governors at the time of retirement and golden wedding anniversary. In 2011, Mrs. Carter was honored as a community hero by the Saginaw County NAACP.
Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Now Available

The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding kindergarten through grade 12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. Up to two teachers from each of EPAs 10 regions, from different states, will be selected to receive this award. The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers this award to nationally honor, support and encourage educators who incorporate environmental education in their classrooms & teaching methods. Applications are due by February 28, 2014. Teacher awardees will receive a commemorative plaque and an award of $2,000 to be used to further the recipients professional development in environmental education. The teachers local education agency will also receive an award of $2,000 to fund environmental educational activities and programs of the teacher (and not for construction costs, general expenses, salaries, bonuses, or other administrative expenses). For additional information visit http://www2. epa.gov/education/presidential-innovation-awardenvironmental-educators.
African Americans and the Criminal Justice System

The Hon. M. T. Thompson, Jr., Saginaw County District Court Judge and The Michigan Banner are pleased to announce an unprecedented workshop focusing on African Americans and the criminal justice system at the SVRC Building (old OIC Building) located at 1000 Tuscola, in Saginaw, on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop will focus on: 1. The six courts in Michigans court system and what kinds of matters are handled in each court; 2. The different steps in a criminal case and what happens at each step; and 3. Your guaranteed rights if you are accused of a crime and how to exert those rights at each step of a criminal case. It will also discuss such controversial subjects as racial profiling, what to do if you are stopped by the police, and much more. Admission is free, but you must register in advance. You can confirm your plans to attend by e-mailing malikthompson@ sbcglobal.net or call 989.790.8033.
I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I cant accept not trying. Michael Jordan
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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

We are celebrating heart healthy month in February. Below are listed tips for your healthy heart. Eat a healthy diet Choosing healthful meal and snack options can help you avoid heart disease and its complications. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber can help prevent high blood cholesterol. Limiting salt or sodium in your diet can also lower your blood pressure.
Health
Heart Disease
Maintain a healthy weight - Being overweight or obese can increase your risk for heart disease. To determine whether your weight is in a healthy range, doctors often calculate a number called the body mass index (BMI). Doctors sometimes also use waist and hip measurements to measure a persons excess body fat. If you know your weight and height, you can calculate your BMI at CDCs Assessing Your Weight Web site. Exercise regularly - Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. The Surgeon General recommends adults
engage in moderate-intensity exercise for 2 hours and 30 minutes every week. Dont smoke - Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease. So, if you dont smoke, dont start. If you do smoke, quitting will lower your risk for heart disease. Your doctor can suggest ways to help you quit. Limit alcohol use - Avoid drinking too much alcohol, which causes high blood pressure. For more information on healthy diet and nutrition, and other tips listed above visit www.cdc.gov/heartdisease.
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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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By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist The month of to raise our collective voices in the name of imFebruary is a time to proving knowledge about cancer. February 14, recognize a number of is National Donor Day, encouraging everyone to unfortunate ailments become an organ donor, giving the ultimate Valthat disable and take entine to someone in need. the lives of too many These awareness campaigns remind us how people. critically important Social Security disability February is Amer- benefits are for people with severe disabilities ican Heart Month, and their families. Many people do not like to think about disfocusing on heart disease and how to prevent it. Every year more ability. However, the onset of disability is unthan 700,000 Americans have a heart attack and predictable and can happen to anyone at any about 600,000 die from heart disease making age. The unfortunate reality is that one in four up about a fourth of the nations deaths. National 20-year-old workers become disabled before Wear Red Day, February 7, also focuses on heart reaching retirement age. When severe illness or disease the number one killer of women. injury robs a person of the ability to work and February 4, is World Cancer Day, a chance earn a living, Social Security disability benefits
Social Security Disability Benefits

can provide a critical source of financial support at a time of need. You dont need to have had a heart attack, organ transplant, or cancer to qualify for disability benefits. However, you must have a disability that is severe enough to render you unable to work and that is expected to last a year or longer, or result in death. If you have such a disability, you should start your application now. The most convenient way to accomplish this is online. Just visit www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability to begin. 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
Growing Old
By Robert White LMSW, IMH-E (III), Childrens Services Supervisor This is part three of a four-part series depicting real life issues that have a mental health component. Each segment in the series uses an interpretive narrative technique, essentially a short story that illustrates a particular mental health issue. In this segment the concept of old age and the universal fear of death will be explored. Ive Grown Old An aged man is but a paltry thing A tattered coat upon a stick, unless Soul clap its hands and sing, and louder sing For every tatter in its moral dress - W.B. Yeats The old man sat in his wheel chair, he would sit for hours. He was better off than most of his elderly friends, the few that were left that shared his memories of the bygone times of their youth and the glorious achievements during their adult prime. Now he lives with his daughter and her family they are tolerant and sometimes kind, yet he senses that he is an unspoken burden on them. He feels shame that his daughter feeds and changes his diaper as if he were a baby. He is puzzled that his body has betrayed him, from his withered muscles to his cancerous prostate. His grandchildren call him little grandpa and it reminds him of a lost memory he called his great grandfather little grandpa. He smiled inwardly and appreciated the irony, the great circle of life. He wished that his grandchildren knew him better and could see him as he saw himself. In his minds eye he was virile and handsome, it was only when his image was mirrored back to him when his daughter cut his hair or helped him to the bathroom that he could see the savages of time; the brown spots, wrinkles and thinning hair. He thought of her often; her beauty, her love light. She passed away several years ago and when she died, something died inside of him too. He missed her dearly and the moment she had passed, he himself began the process of letting go. He felt like he ceased to exist, as if he was filling a physical space of someone who his family takes him for. In time the old man became weaker, his body was shutting down. He no longer sat up nor did he raise his head from his pillow. The morphine drip kept him unfocused and incapable of coherent thought. As the end drew near, he refused his medication and welcomed the pain of awareness. As he gradually regained a clouded consciousness, he sensed that death beckoned. He could no longer think clearly, breathe freely and his body refused food. He wanted more than anything just to dream. His wordless understanding of life, pain and death evoked an internal peaceat last. The old man closed his eyes and he began to dream. Finally, through the blue mist in the clouds he saw her walking toward him. She was young and vibrant, about 21 years old, and beautiful just as he remembered her. She smiled and kissed him with her soft lips and it took his breath away, he felt a deep warmth in his chest and it surrounded his heart. I love you, she said with a smile. I love you, he replied. Then he closed his eyes one last time and they walked away on a cloud, hand in hand. Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) offers an array of services for consumers of all ages, including the elderly. These supports include OBRA evaluations to assess need for nursing home placement and mental health, therapy and monitoring for consumers in nursing homes, case management for elderly persons with severe and chronic mental illness, and support coordination for consumers with a developmental disability. For more information on SCCMHAs supports for the elderly and other services, call 989-797-3400.
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Saginaw Valley State University invites breast cancer survivors and a guest to the SVSU mens and womens home basketball games against Ferris State University, where the survivors are honored at halftime, on February
Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Event

22, at the Saginaw Valley State University, Ryder Center, located at 7400 Bay Road, in Saginaw. All survivors that participate in this event are invited to a special reception before the games, at 2 p.m., with registration at 1:15 p.m. Womens
basketball begins at 5 p.m. and mens basketball begins at 7 p.m. For additional information call 989.964.7311.
This is National Childrens Dental Health Month

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Childrens Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health for children. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Below is a fun Super Smile crossword. Also, be sure to check out the article by Dr. Jack Nash in the Michigan Banner January 16, 2014 edition about the care of baby teeth.
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The Hearth Home and Saginaw HIV AIDS Taskforce Presents: Silence is not the solution, a National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Poetry Event Hosted by Saginaws Own Train from Y.I.P. Wednesday, February 5, Red Eye Caf, 205 N. Hamilton Street, Saginaw, MI Starting Promptly at 6 p.m. Free admission, Door Prizes, Open Mic. To register for the open mic. Email jburkhead@healthdelivery.org with your name, short bio, and contact information. Monetary or food donations support the Hearth Home HIV/AIDS relief pantry
Status Matters
ACROSS 2. TONGUE, 3. THREE, 5. CANINE , 7. PEA , 10. GRIN , 12. DENTAL, 14. WATER , 16. INCISORS, 17. TWICE , 18. SEALANT, 20. MIRROR, 21. HEROES, 23. CUSPIDS, 25. BRACES, 26. BABY, 27. GUMS, 30. FLOSS , 31. HEALTH, 33. CROWN DOWN 1. MOUTHGUARD, 4. VEGETABLES, 5. DENTIST, 8. CAPES, 9. ENAMEL, 11. RAINBOW, 13. MOLARS, 15. SWEETS, 19. TOOTHBRUSH, 20. MINUTES, 22. XRAYS, 24. SNACKS, 28. SUPER, 29. PLAQUE, 32. TWINS
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DOWN 1. Wear this to protect your smile while playing sports. 4. Broccoli and carrots are nutritious _____. 6. Visit your _____ regularly. 8. Super heroes frequently where these. 9. The hard outer layer of a tooth. 11. Eat all the colors of the _________ 13. _____ are the teeth in the back of your mouth used for grinding food. 15. Only eat sparingly to keep your smile healthy. 19. Use this to keep teeth clean. 20. Remember to brush your teeth for two_______ two times a day. 22. Pictures of your teeth. 24. Limit between meal _____. 28. Remember 2min2x for a ______ smile. 29. If not removed, can lead to cavities. 32. Flossy and Buck are _____.
2013 American Dental Association
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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 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 Lighthouse Outreach Center 808 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.928.9096 Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-714-2240 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 Women of Colors POB 5525 Saginaw, MI 48603 989.399.9275 or 989.737.9286
Current Volunteer Opportunities in Saginaw County

Lead the way in a movement to reclaim the future for millions! Volunteers are needed to help with team RECRUITMENT, SPONSORSHIP, KICKOFF PARTIES, DAY OF EVENT LOGISTICS and more. Step up to the plate! Contact us today to learn how you can volunteer to become a TABLE CAPTAIN or a LUNCHEON ATTENDEE. BILINGUAL and SIGN LANGUAGE proficient volunteers needed to assist individuals in crisis. If you have the skills needed for this volunteer position consider giving a few hours of your time a month. Its hammer time! Use your skills to make a difference! Do you like doing MINOR REPAIRS and CARPENTRY - PAINTING needed are required individuals with home repair skills. Does this sound like an area that you would like to volunteer your time and services? Administrative Office Support - Assist administrative and community development staff with data entry, filing, creating, and distributing agency literature and other administrative duties. Primary need Monday to Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To volunteer your services or to donate goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216, hwatson@unitedwaysaginaw.org. Or check out our web-based volunteer program at www. GOvolunteerNOW.org.
Habitat for Humanity Pancake Supper Sponsored by IHOP

Freeland Saginaw Habitat for Humanity, the Freeland community churches, IHOP, and Freeland SportsZone are having a pancake supper February 25, at 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Freeland Sports Zone, located at 5690 Midland, Rd., in Freeland, MI. The supper will help fund the projects Habitat will be working on in Freeland in July 2014. The cost for tickets is $6 for adults and $3 for kids 5 and older. Kids 5 and under eat free. You can purchase the tickets before the event from Saginaw Habitat for Humanity, or the Freeland community churches. Tickets will also be available at the door! For additional information call 989.293.3336.
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FUNdraising Good Times
Engaged and effective nonprofit board members are the dream of board chairs and executives. Ah, if only our board members were more engaged.... is a common refrain. I cant keep fighting my board, is another. Board members also have concerns, I dont know why we have board meetings: the executive makes the decisions, and expects us to rubber stamp them. One perspective reflects a desire for board members to attend meetings regularly, to come prepared, to work with other board members between meetings, and to provide guidance and oversight that reflects a deep understanding of the organization or institutions work. The second reflects a frustration, usually on the part of an executive, that board members are not in alignment with the executives vision and strategies. The third speaks to board members confusion and disengagement. There is one tactic that can assist with these three challenges: open, honest, in-person communication. Scheduling and thoughtfully preparing for conversations prior to a board meeting can change what happens at the meeting. It
Invest Your Time for Fundraising Returns

sounds simple, but it takes time, requires preparation, and needs to be applied consistently. The following are three suggestions for how to employ this tactic. First, if you are a board chair make sure you know the vision of your executive. What is she seeking to accomplish? How does she want to accomplish it? What will be the impact? What will it cost? What does she need from the board for the organization or institution to bring her vision to life? Take time to learn her leadership and communication styles. Meet with her regularly and strategize how to best engage the full board and committees in advancing her vision. Work with her to create the board agenda, ensuring the concerns of both board members and the executive are included. Second, if you are an executive take the time to meet regularly with your board chair, to share your strategic thinking, to ask for counsel, and to provide updates on operations. Form a partnership that acknowledges and respects your board chairs leadership, vision, expertise and position. Asking for guidance and creating a shared
agenda can help surface best thinking and create a strong partnership. Third, both the executive and the board chair should take time to meet individually with board members prior to each board meeting. This is especially important if the board meets quarterly, or less often. Each of you need to personally share updates, gain insights and involvement from individual board members. Take the time to share organizational updates and challenges, successes, strategies and potential challenges. Listen to each board members concerns, interests and ideas. Act on those you can. It takes time to have these meetings. It also yields results. A nonprofits board is one of its most valuable resources. Take the time to strengthen your relationships. Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your campaign visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727. Copyright 2014 Mel and Pearl Shaw
Lunch and Learn at the Castle Museum!

Lunch and Learn: The Art of Papercutting Papercutting is a simple art made with scissors and paper, yet its traditions run deep in many cultures. Judy Erdmann brings her knowledge and talent of papercutting to the Castle Museum. See her beautiful creations of snowflakes, 3-D ornaments and much more on February 4, noon to 1 p.m., admission is free with museum admission. Lunch and Learn: Abraham Lincoln at North Intermediate School Join Tom Trombley for his presentation about the sculpture titled Lincoln the Young Lawyer. The talk will focus on the artist, the history of the statue and its importance to North School on February 11, noon to 1 p.m., admission is free with museum admission. Pages of History Book Club With partners Public Libraries of Saginaw and the Historical Society of Saginaw County. This months selection is Detroitland: a collection of movers, shakers, lost souls and history makers of Detroits past by Richard Bak on February 18, noon to 1 p.m., admission is free with museum admission. Lunch and Learn: Legendary Locals of Saginaw Join Roberta Morey as she introduces her latest book Legendary Locals of Saginaw. Learn about Saginaws legendary leaders and heroes in the areas of medicine, education, agriculture, business and industry on February 25, noon to 1 p.m., admission is free with museum admission.
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Praise Connections and Life
The Other Side of the Story

By Pastor Carol Summers Lighthouse Outreach Center First of all, I would like to thank all of you who responded to the call for help. The lights will stay on at the Lighthouse Outreach Center, and the day-time warming shelter at 808 Janes Avenue in Saginaw will still be there for those in need. For those of you who were not aware of the circumstances at the Lighthouse Outreach Center, due to a misunderstanding in estimated meter readings, our power was on the verge of being shut off. But theres another side to this story, for anyone who has had a prophetic word spoken over you and you think you have missed your opportunity, just hold on. There are two forces governing our world, a physical realm and a spiritual realm. In the physical realm, it looked like my time at the Lighthouse Outreach Center was over. But through a series of ordained events, I met two anointed men of God who would play a very important role in preparing for our breakthrough. When I met Apostle Bill in August, 2013, he was here for revival. Bill told me God said for him to give me his phone number before I left because I was going to call him with a question and he would have the answer for me. I took his number, thinking to myself, yea, right, why would I call you when I know a lot of Godly men I could call and they would give me the answer. The very next day I tried to contact everyone I knew for directions on how to get to Westland for the revival and ended up calling Bill, just as he said I would. That was Gods way of letting me know that Bill heard Gods voice and when he gave me instructions, I could trust him. At the August revival, Apostle Bill had stated he wanted to come back in September, but God didnt allow him to come back until November. He was frustrated because it had been prophesied over him he was going to start a big revival in Michigan. The Lord placed a heavy burden of urgency on his heart, and he didnt care if he had to sleep at the Outreach Center, so I sent him the money for the plane ticket. In the meantime, I was bedridden for two weeks and missed my pre-arranged payment plan with Consumers Energy, leaving us with the threat of having our power shut off and our doors closed. I called Bill and he said to go to the Christian TV station and advertise a revival to be held and God would raise the money supernaturally. When I went to TCT (Christian station), the receptionist told me that one of the pastors said that God said he was getting ready to strike a match, and start revival in Saginaw. I told her that was great because Apostle Bills ministry was called Firestarters International and he had been starting fires in the spirit realm for 18 years. When Apostle Bill came to Saginaw, he prophesied great things are in store for Saginaw. The city voted one of the most dangerous places to live will once again be a city people will want to move back to, industries would be coming back to Saginaw and jobs opening up for people, and restoration and peace for our community would be realized. Since Gods ways arent our ways, to the natural eye, the revival looked like a flop. Apostle Bill continued and said God was bringing three wise men, one with wisdom, the other two with notoriety and gold. It happened just as he said. He declared Who do they say the Lighthouse is? In reality, people in our own city didnt know who we were, but now because of the direction given by God through his Apostle, we are known all over the Tri-City area, and our Light is shining even more brightly. Wisdom: God led us to bring our needs before the Saginaw City Council. Notoriety: God favored us in the media for the public to know our mission. Gold: God provided our financial needs through opening the hearts and treasury of our community with funds to continue His work at the Lighthouse. The Lord has spoken to me and said Apostle Bill has left behind a turnaround anointing, and it started with the Lighthouse, and Apostle Frances brought a breakthrough anointing in the spiritual realm, opening the door for Apostle Bill to bring revival and restoration. For those who dont believe in the spiritual realm, all I know is without hope, all I had was my faith in God. Our electricity (lights) is paid, our food shelves are overflowing and our racks of clothing are once again full. Thank God I kept Bills card and followed his prophetic instructions. Hold on to the prophetic word that hasnt yet come to pass. Its not too late, dream again. Bills back in Florida, but God has shown him a fireball rolling down the street, with flames shooting and igniting the churches with new fire. Get readygreat things are on the horizon. God is still working!
Champions have the courage to keep turning the pages because they know a better chapter lies ahead. Pastor Paul White
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A Concrete Representation of the Unconditional Love of God

By Sandra S. Haughton, Leader Prayer Shawl Ministry Many years ago, I learned to knit as a pleasant pastime while caring for my two very young children at home most days. Knitting became such a satisfying experience that I learned how to make not only sweaters and Afghans, but also dresses, skirts, and suits. When the children became older and we were all spending more time outside of our home, the knitting needles were put on the shelf where they stayed for over thirty years. In the past two years I started knitting again, and in one of the fabric and yarn stores, I came across literature about Prayer Shawl Ministry. Approximately, one year ago Pastor Rodrick A. Smith conducted a series of lessons in bible study on Gods Vision for his Church: Commitment to one another. I learned that our mission toward each other is to love one another as Christ loves us. The lesson was further clarified by Pastor Smith using the biblical references, 1 Peter: 3:8, that speaks of our charge to have compassion for one another, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, to encourage and comfort one another, and 1 Peter 4:10, that reminds us that of the many gifts we have been blessed with, we are to use in the service of others. This series of bible study lessons and my renewed interest in knitting became an inspiration for the beginning of the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Prayer Shawl Ministry that combines the love of knitting with the effort to reach out to individuals in need of comfort .With five ladies from Zion Baptist Church, J. J. Atkins, Lee Nickerson, Reavie Wicks, Elizabeth Baker, and Annette Young, we worked over the next year and produced 12 shawls. The knitter begins each shawl with a prayer for the recipient with prayerful intentions continuously throughout the creation of the shawl. When the shawl is completed, it receives a final blessing from the Pastor, and a congregational dedication during a Sunday morning service before it is given away. It was the decision of the group that the first recipients of the shawls would be some of the sick and shut-in members of Zion. The shawls were then delivered to the members at their homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. As a tangible and long lasting gift, the shawl reminds the recipient that he/she is loved, is not forgotten, and continues to be an important part of the church family.
Lighthouse Outreach Center 808 Janes Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 989.928.9096

Pastor Carol Summers
Warming Shelter, Spiritual Guidance and Clothing Closet Monday - Friday Free Movie and Snack Tuesday Thursday Saturday 12:30-4:30 pm 2:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm
Business
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Saginaw Suits and Alterations

402 N. Michigan, Saginaw, MI 48602
Tel: (989) 752-5169 Come see Sal for more Deals and Discounts.
Bible Study Worship Service & Food Giveaway
Suits, Shirt, Tie Starting at: $149
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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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The Societ y Page

The Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta
The Zeta Omega Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Saginaw Graduate chapter) celebrated the organizations 94 years of existence at this years Founders Day Celebration. With a theme of 94 years of Service, Scholarship, Sisterhood and Finer WomanhoodBuilding on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths the organization celebrated with other sisters from the city of Flint, UM Flint, Saginaw Valley State University and Central Michigan University. This years event took place at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Saginaw. Entertainment was provided by Mary Lois Jackson and words of welcome were provided by President, Erika Brown.
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A Raisin in the Sun

Presented by The Michigan Banner
A Raisin in the Sun, is a provocative drama by Lorraine Hansberry
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?
The first play written by an African-American female to be produced on Broadway, A Raisin in the Sun describes the lives of the Youngers, a poor African American family living in Chicago during the 1950s. Each member of the Younger family has ambitions, but poverty and racism challenge their hopes and dreams. Can the Youngers overcome these obstacles and achieve the American Dream?
February 2nd and February 7th-9th

http://www.pitandbalconytheatre.com
$18 for Adults $15 ages 13-15 $10 ages 12 and under Group rates available! Call 989.754.6587 for details!
This event is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
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Ar ts and Enter tainment Celebrating Saginaws Cultures

Building Unity through Diversity Student Art Exhibit
The Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission, in partnership with the Saginaw Public Schools, presents the Celebrating Saginaws Cultures: Building Unity through Diversity Student Art Exhibit award winners, as part of Art @ the Andersen. The exhibit will run through March 7, 2014 at the Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust Drive, Saginaw and will be open for viewing from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday Friday. Award winners were selected from the multicultural art exhibition of 295 pieces showcasing the talent of Saginaw Public School students, grades 3 12, who worked on creating a piece of artwork for the exhibit and competition over a multi-week period. Students developed their composition using the elements of art and the principles of design and included a statement of learning with each piece of art. Categories include Commission to give artists the opportunity to showcase their work and to introduce the community to the abundant creativity in the Great Lakes Bay Region and throughout the state. Individual pieces on display may be available for purchase. This Art @ the Andersen exhibition is made possible with the support of the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission, Saginaw Public Schools, Target, The Jury Foundation, Arnold and Gertrude Boutell Memorial Fund, Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information call the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission at 989.759.1363.
Zacharias Parks, SASA High School: NAACP Community Award
Katherine Wheeler, SASA Middle School. Best of Middle School
drawing, painting, 3D, printing/design, and jewelry/body adornment. Prizes were awarded to category winners and all participating students receive ribbons. Art @ the Andersen is a great opportunity for art lovers to connect with the creativity of the Great Lakes Bay Region. The project was established by the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment
Award Winners:
Chelsea Baase, Chester Miller Elementary: Best of School, Best of Elementary Lauren Llamas, Zilwaukee Middle School: Best of Middle School, Japanese Cultural Center Community Award Katherine Wheeler, SASA Middle School: Best of Middle School SASA Donald Pippins, Arthur Hill High School: Best of High School Kali LaBelle, SASA High School: Best of High School - SASA Mit Foley II, Handley School: MiGente Community Award Zacharias Parks, SASA High School: NAACP Community Award Michelle Li, Handley Elementary: Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission Community Award Elementary Robert Thomas, Thompson Middle School: Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission Community Award Middle School CeErica Roland-Ferguson, SASA High School: Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission Community Award High School
Other works on display by:
5530 Gratiot Road, between M-47 & Center Rd. in Saginaw M-F Open for Lunch 11:30 a.m. Sat Open at 5 p.m. CLOSED Sun Spencer Dambro, Owner
Spencers Restaurant
989.793.4500
Davi Ahna Cooper-Angland, Houghton Elementary School Adam Veihle, Kempton Elementary School Destiny Villareal, Merrill Park Elementary School Amber Wager, Zilwaukee Elementary School LuJain Jari, Thompson Middle School Mellisa Lee, Thompson Middle School Reggie Wright, Arthur Hill High School Bella Dean, SASA High School
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2014 Hair Wars Salute To The Troops

ARMY ~ MARINES ~ NAVY ~ COAST GUARD ~ AIR FORCE
Sunday * May 4, 2014 at the beautiful Adoba Hotel

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Spor ts
Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014 is between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Denver Broncos and National Football Conference (NFC) champion Seattle Seahawks. KICKOFF TIME IS 6:25 P.M. at MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey!!!
SUPER BOWL XLVIII Delta College
Delta College is offering Baseball Clinics to boys ages 8-13. Players will receive individual, hands-on baseball training by current Delta College coaches and players. The clinic is scheduled for five evenings with participants allowed to attend any session for $20 or all five sessions for $80, on February 16, and 23, and March 16, 23, and 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Delta Pioneer gymnasium. Registration is at the door at the time of the event. For additional information or questions, contact Delta College Head Baseball Coach Dan Smith at 989-686-9477, or email at danielsmith4@ delta.edu
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Long-Range Weather Forecast

Seattle Seahawks (NFC) Denver Broncos (AFC)
January 2014: Jan. 17-20: Snow showers, cold; Jan 21-24; Rainy, mild; Jan 25 -31: Snowy periods, cold.
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Terry Reed
A special thanks to all of my customers. I appreciate each one of you.

Phone (989) 667-2000 Ext 341 Direct (989) 460-0341 Fax (989) 667-0103 E-Mail terry.reed@labadieauto.com Website www.labadieauto.com
Labadie Buick Cadillac GMC 711 S. Euclid Ave. Bay City, MI 48706
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i am
a runner and go-getter

For Lauren Little, its all about making connections. The rhetoric and professional writing major spends her summers volunteering and works during the school year giving tours as a Club Red ambassador and an Orientation Leader. A students mom came up to me years after she took a campus tour, and she wanted to say hi, Lauren said. Thats the kind of connection I want to make. Lauren hopes to go on to pursue a masters degree in Chicago and eventually to run her own public relations firm. Waking every day at 5:30 a.m., Lauren organizes her life around running, but ask her, and shell tell you that learning is the top priority. Education is my all, and SVSU is truly home for me; it makes it that much easier for me to love what I do every day. I simply love everything it has to offer the campus life and all the opportunities for growth.
Prospective or transfer students can check out SVSU by taking a campus tour and meeting with an admissions representative. Call (989) 964-4200 or email admissions@svsu.edu.
Visit us online at svsu.edu

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