The Michigan Banner February 1, 2012 Edition

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9 Number 3
The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
February 1, 2012
Leading in Diversity
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
A Legend Continues To Share His Dream

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Joseph Ofori-Dankwa Page15
Dr. George S. Abela Page 20
Idlewild, Michigan Centennial Page 24
Magic Earvin Johnson was unique in how he changed the game of basketball and since retiring from the arena of basketball, he continues to change the world of business, and philanthropy. Just two months since Magic Johnson Foundation announced the launch of Point Forward, a national day of awareness and action to celebrate 20 years of his business and philanthropy success across America, Magic visited the Saginaw area after continuing Magic shares a moment communications with Saginaw while unveiling the plan Public School Superintendent, Carlton D. Jenkins. During Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins his visit to the Great Lakes Bay region, a plan of Seven Supt. Saginaw Public Schools Pillars of Commitment for Saginaw Public Schools/ and Earvin Magic Johnson Corporate Partnership Level was unveiled to the guest. The details of the plan includes Quality of Life in the community, Educational Outcomes, Health and Safety, Employment, Expectations, Environment, and Strategic Thinking. The described 12 part partnership opportunities to those within the community begin with commitment to Birth to Grade Three Literacy to commitment to Promise Zone. If you can dream it, you can achieve it, Earvin stated. Well said, Magic, and we anticipate the dreams of one and the dreams within the Great Lakes Bay area to accomplish Magic Johnson and Jerome Buckley, The Michigan Banner Publisher the goals of success experienced thus far across America. The Michigan Banner
Youre the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it. Earvin Magic Johnson
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UAW Director Receives 2012 Giant Award

Since 1983, thirteen African-American individuals and/or organizations are annually recognized for their extraordinary contributions that shapes the history and quality of life of greater Grand Rapids. The awards recognize the contributions from all aspects of community life. Each award is named after local individuals who have given excellence and is a perpetual memorial to their notable contributions. Proceeds from the event are contributed to the Grand Rapids Community College Foundations Milo M. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. Two or more scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarships are presented to African-American students as perpetual memorials to Mr. Brown. Gerald Kariem, who is remembered as a favorite son of the Great Lakes Bay area, was recently selected to receive the Martha Reynolds Labor Award. I really enjoy helping folks. Ive been very blessed as an individual, as an employee and as a human being. My attitude of gratitude is to help others. Kariem is director of United Auto Workers Region ID. His association with the union started in 1976, when at age 20 he began working at Saginaw Steering Gear. In 1998, Kariem was selected to participate in the UAW Fellowship Program. He was then appointed to the international staff in the position of a serving representative in 2001 and has continued to participate for many years at the University of Michigans Labor Studies Institute as a facilitator, instructor and conference coordinator. He has also served on the Saginaw County NAACP executive board and the Saginaw County Substance Abuse Advisory Board.
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Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Receives Project Grant

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) recently took action on grant requests for fiscal year 2012. The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum was awarded a $6,000 grant to support the Tom Phardel and Sharon Que, a Three Dimensional Perspective exhibition. The exhibition opens at the Museum on Feb. 4 with a reception to meet the artists from 4:00 6:00 p.m. The exhibition runs through May 26, 2012. For more information, call (989) 9647125 or visit the Museums website at www. marhsallfredericks.org. The Museum is open Monday-Saturday 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.
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Be Sure to Enjoy the Great Lakes Bay Area Exciting Events Throughout The Month of February
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Midland Recently, Colorado became the first market in the country to experience how the DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles from Dow Solar are reinventing the roof for a new generation of homeowners. Dow Solar is extending the accessibility of electricity-creating roofing shingle technology by announcing the first members of the POWERHOUSE Authorized Dealer Network, three leading Colorado roofing contractors Academy Roofing, B&M Roofing of Colorado Inc., and D&D Roofing , providing the Colorado residential market with DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles. According to Dow Solar Vice President Jane Palmieri, the announcement of the first members of its Authorized Dealer network marks a significant next step toward advancing the widespread availability of Dows POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles to Colorado homeowners. Our association with Academy Roofing, B&M Roofing of Colorado Inc., and D&D Roofing allow us to bring the latest innovation in residential solar products to Colorado homeowners, Palmieri said. The collaboration with these great professional roofing companies will help change the landscape of both the solar and roofing industries; together we are reinventing the roof and making solar accessible and more attractive for American homeowners. Meeting the Needs of a New Generation of Homeowners DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles have the potential to completely transform the way homeowners think about roofing Dow combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles
Dow Solar Announces Three Select Authorized Dealers in Colorado to be First in the U.S. to Offer DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles
by turning a depreciating feature of the home (the roof) into a revenue-generating asset. By creating electricity for your home and your life, DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles will pay for themselves and deliver additional value over the life of the roof. According to Palmieri, the best time to install DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles is when a homeowner is installing a new roof. We designed our solar product around the principle that the only people homeowners want and need on their roof are professional roofing contractors, Palmieri said. The Authorized Dealer announcement ensures we will be in a great position to meet the needs of homeowners in Colorado by working with, equipping and training professionals who know the market. Each of the inaugural members of the POWERHOUSE Authorized Dealer Network is enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring an important new product to market and build their business by reaching customers in new ways. With Dows three Authorized Dealers trained and ready to offer DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles as part of their roofing portfolio, homeowners throughout Colorado are now able to reinvent their roofs with a solar solution that combines design and function. Behind a strong brand reputation and warranty, Dow is transforming the residential solar market by making a solar installation as easy as installing a composition shingle rooftop. This new revolutionary solar roofing product provides a new business opportunity for professional roofing contractors and homebuilders looking for a solar solution that doesnt interrupt the homes attractiveness. Expanded availability of both the DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles and the POWERHOUSE Authorized Dealer Network will be announced throughout Colorado and other U.S. markets in the coming months. About DOW POWERHOUSE The DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles is a first-of-its kind product, designed to combine the benefits of solar technology with the durability and performance of traditional roofing materials. POWERHOUSE has been developed to introduce solar technology to a new generation of homeowners by providing an unprecedented integrated roof appearance and simplified installation. It combines a roofing shingle with a solar cell, enabling the DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle to be installed by a roofer along with standard asphalt roofing materials. This makes the DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle an easy choice for homeowners looking for a residential solar solution that is easy to install and aesthetically pleasing. Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) products from Dow Solar are one of the many innovations from Dow establishing the Company on the forefront of alternative energy solutions and expanding Dows commitment to using chemistry to solve the worlds energy challenges. More information about Dow Solar can be found at www. dowsolar.com. Homeowners and building professionals can also follow Dow Solar on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DowSolar) and Twitter (@DowSolar) or via YouTube.
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AT&T Allows Healthcare to Use Tablets and Messaging More Securely

New Communications Tools and Infrastructure Improve Efficiencies for Healthcare Professionals and Patients
information infrastructure which can provide patients information within seconds. AT&T Managed Tablets meets a variety of needs; options range from a fully procured and managed model to a bring-yourown-device model, where AT&T enables an employees personal tablet to be ready for use in the healthcare field. AT&T Global Smart Messaging Suite for Healthcare, Powered by Soprano the mobile messaging platform now includes encrypted outbound messages in support of HIPAA compliance, so patients can opt to receive highly-secure healthcare communications, such as appointment reminders, payment notices and test results. A new messaging application called Cipher enables the transmission of encrypted information. A downloadable application called AT&T Secure Messaging allows for decryption of the message. The platform is available across carriers and on any smartphone or select feature phones. Text messaging is proving to be an effective way to engage patients in their care, improve patient satisfaction, and even improve clinical outcomes, said Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar, Founder and Director of the Center for Connected Health, Partners HealthCare. Messaging programs have great potential for providing low-cost, accessible, educational messaging to patients, and we look forward to additional applications of these powerful tools for reaching diverse and large patient populations. We live in a world where trillions of messages are moving across wireless and wired networks every year. The messages that contain private health information continue to be a focus area for everyone in the healthcare community. In addition, hospitals and healthcare providers are increasingly relying upon the convenience and flexibility of tablets particularly in light of the increasing number of healthcare related apps being developed. The challenge facing the healthcare industry is how it can use messaging and tablets in a way that protects their patients confidential information. AT&T is bringing two highly-secure offers to market to help healthcare providers manage regulatory compliance and the protection of patient privacy in deploying tablets and using messaging. AT&T Managed Tablets a highlysecure, end-to-end management solution bundling software and services with certain tablets that is easy to purchase and deploy. The offer enables customers to better regulate the use of tablets by controlling their introduction into the networked environment, ensuring that the devices have the appropriate security capabilities and can be remotely erased if the device is lost or stolen. By using AT&T Managed Tablets, healthcare systems and hospitals can provide highly-secure access to resources, records and information at the fingertips of healthcare professionals kept in the facilitys AT&T is overcoming barriers in mobile healthcare, said Randall Porter, Assistant Vice President, AT&T ForHealth. Highlysecure mobile solutions make it simple for providers and patients alike to adopt new mHealth technologies. Healthcare providers can see demonstrations of these solutions at booth #3829 at HIMSS12 in Las Vegas from Feb. 20 - Feb. 24, 2012. About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates AT&T operating companies are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nations fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The companys suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Go Mobile, Go Green! AT&T Enhances Mobile Broadband Service at MSU

As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T announced recently that it has expanded its mobile broadband coverage at Michigan State University (MSU) by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) to serve students, faculty, fans and visitors across the campus. MSU alum and Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley added: To support students as they attend school and work for future success, it is important to provide the tools and technology to make the most of their time in college. AT&Ts investment at MSU is an investment in helping prepare students to succeed and whether you bleed green and white or cheer for the maize and blue, its an investment to celebrate. Plans to install the DAS began more than a year ago, and the new system was turned on this month.
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Celebrate Black History Month 2012 with Delta College

An African Saga Wednesday, February 1 at 4pm Delta College Lecture Theater (G-160)
STEM Speaker Series - Kahreem Hogan Monday, February 13 at noon Delta College room N-007
African American Women Making History and Changing Culture Panel discussion and Q&A Wednesday, February 22 at 11am-1pm Delta College room N-007
All events are free and open to students, faculty, staff and the public. For more information please call Student Diversity & Inclusion programs at 989-686-9673.
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Huge $$$ in Politics Dont Erase Need for Grassroots Work

By Mike Thompson For The Michigan Banner Two dozen loyal supporters watched President Obamas State of the Union address on a big screen at Saginaw County Democratic Party headquarters, munching chain pizza and home-bakery pies in a small, converted 100-year-old West Side business storefront. After the State of the Union was finished, they said they will remain committed to person-to-person grassroots involvement, even as big money emerges as dominant in the presidential politics. Reports indicate that organizers for President Obama are aiming to raise $700 million to $800 million, short of their original $1 billion goal. Forecasts call for his yet-tobe-named Republican opponent to raise a similar share. Ive always walked doorto-door during the presidential campaigns, ever since I was in sixth grade (for John F. Kennedys election in 1960), said Leo Romo, a retired Saginaw school teacher. He said some people need prodding to vote regardless of the unprecedented campaign war chests and the newly minuted Super PACs (Political Action Committee), which via a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling in 2010 allow corporations to make limitless contributions. A lot of people dont follow politics at all, he explained. Hopefully, reaching them makes the difference. Oreata Knuckles is a middle-aged community volunteer and activist with the Houghton-Jones Neighborhood Task Force, and so she is familiar with grassroots work. She says she pays no mind to the mountains of money spent on campaign advertising. I just want to do something for President Obama, said Oreata, who was among Saginawians who attended the historic inauguration in January 2009. Rosetta Ferguson, in her 20s, accompanied Knuckles to the gathering. She rested her head on one of the old-fashioned portable cafeteria table during Obamas State of the Union speech, but she was wide awake. I thought President Obama said a lot of important things, especially about teachers, said Rebecca, referring to Obamas call for higher teacher pay and for merit pay for the best instructors. She wishes more young adults would get involved. They dont see the direct reason for them to participate, Rebecca said. I will ask them (before the November election) to look at their current situation and to look at the impact on the job market, and to make a decision based on that. Saginaw Democratic organizers staged a low-key event for Obamas State of the Union address. They will get down to the working brass tacks when the campaign gears up during the spring and summer. Participants in turn were low-key as they viewed the CNN telecast. The first cheers arose when Obama proclaimed that the auto industry bailout loans were a success, declaring, Today, General Motors is back on top as the worlds No. 1 car company. Cheers also arose when Obama pressed for a plan to retain all students in school until age 18, and when he pushed for long-term renewal of the payroll Social Security tax cuts. In contrast, there were church-like murmurs of mmm-hmm and thats right when Obama delved into his call for wealthy Americans to pay a higher share of income taxes. Participants chuckled when the cameras showed images of frowning Republicans, such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.
Editorials
Delta College Faculty and Students Participate in Tax Assistance Program

Delta College faculty and students are again taking part in the national Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and will prepare 1040EZ, 1040A or the basic 1040 federal tax for eligible people for free. The Delta College tax preparation site is located on main campus in room A-121, within the library (LLIC). This site is open Fridays from February 3 - April 13, 2012, from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Closed during spring break, March 9. We provide free federal, state, and local tax preparation to virtually anyone who would come in, said Greg Hubner, Assistant Professor of Accounting. Occasionally, people will have overly complex tax issues that can cause us to decline the preparation of those returns. In addition, since the program is intended for lower income taxpayers, we will decline those earning in excess of certain amounts, approximately $40,000 in most cases. To find out more, including what information to bring to complete your tax return, visit www.delta.edu/vita. People with additional questions can contact Greg Hubner at gregoryhubner@delta.edu or 989686-9043.
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By Pastor Charles H. Coleman, D.C.E. For The Michigan Banner Since Carter G. Woodson had the idea to celebrate Black History Week in 1926, we have used the month of February as a time to lift the accomplishments of African Americans up for accolades. Here we are in 2012, and we are in the midst of another month where we are celebrating African Americans. This should be a banner year for our celebrations. We are preparing for the reelection campaign of the First admitted African American President of the United States. How you feel about President Obama and his efforts as President should not stand in the way of you celebrating his accomplishment in getting elected. Consider what could have happened in this first term if the Congress had given him the same opportunities other Presidents have been given. That is not the point of this essay, though.
Black History Month

The point is to remind us that we have done a great deal to contribute to the success of this great nation. No matter where you start or stop, you will find where people of color have contributed to the success of this nation. When we consider our contributions, we have to understand that it is not time to turn the clock back. There are some who think that there is no need for Civil Rights legislation; that everyone should compete without supports or assistance. If that were true, then why would we have political leaders suggesting that because we have a person of color elected to lead the nation that states should secede from the Union? If that were true, why would we have elected officials in the Senate of the United States declaring at the Inauguration of the President that their mission is to make this a failed presidency? We have not gotten there yet. Our point is to remind us that the only way we can keep the rights that Dr. King and others fought and died for is to continue to do the things that they fought for. In the last local election, we had fewer than 15% of us turn out to vote. You elected those people who represent you by voting, or by not voting. Dont complain about what they do at the City Council or County Commission tables if you did not vote. Dr. Kings efforts for voting rights were not just for national elections, but for local ones as well. The reality is that the local election can be more important than the national election. Those people that we elect to lead our communities have a more immediate impact on our lives than our national leaders. Consider what we want from our nation, and how we want to live. We can impact that by going to the polls every time they open. There should not be an election where we are not there in great numbers making our voices and thoughts heard. That is the most important victory of the Civil Rights movement. Our right to vote should be considered almost sacred and protected at all cost. You can only protect it by using it. Pastor Charles H. Coleman, D.C.E. is the Senior Pastor of New Faith Temple COGIC located at 2118 Burt Street, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Project Future 2012 Sponsoring Anti-Bullying Contest

Project Future 2012 is sponsoring two separate anti-bullying contests. Both contests are open to all Saginaw County students. There will be separate contest and winners at the elementary, middle and high school levels. First, there will be an essay contest which is being coordinated by the Public Libraries of Saginaw. Students must write an essay which incorporates the anti-bullying message found in Project Futures weekly reader called the Weekly Bully Beat Down or otherwise describe what students can do to stop bullying. Copies of the Weekly Bully Beat Down and applications which list the specific contest rules are available at all Public Libraries of Saginaw branches. Essays must be turned in no later than February 18, 2012. The essays will be judged by members of the Michigan Reading Association and prizes are being provided by Wanigas Federal Credit Union. Project Future is also sponsoring a song, rap and poem contest. Students must develop a song, rap or poem which incorporates the Weekly Bully Beat Downs anti-bullying message or otherwise describes what students can do to stop bullying. Entry forms for the song, rap and poem contest have been provided to local schools and can also be obtained from any of the following sponsoring churches: Bethel A.M.E. Church, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Greater Coleman Temple COGIC and Greater Williams Temple COGIC. Entry forms must be turned in by February 18, 2012. The essay winners will be announced at a special Project Future 2012 session at Ruben Daniels Middle School on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. The finalist in the song, rap and poem contest will also compete for prizes and there will be a special performance by the Zion Puppet Warriors. The entire community is invited. Admission is free. There will be door prizes and a free lunch. For information call Ms. Karen Cork at (989) 7528064 or Hon. M.T. Thompson, Jr. at (989) 790-8033.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Service

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the oldest predominately black sorority for college-trained women in the United States, and is dedicated to the goal of service to all mankind. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc was founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. This introduced a new concept for a new era. ethical standards, improve living conditions among Black people and promote unity and friendship among college women. The organization has over 10,000 members and 99 chapters globally. Within these determinations, certain program activities seemed almost selfgenerating. These activities involved creative efforts by members to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, friends and acquaintances, while living their motto By Culture and By Merit. Program is the means by which the goals and aspirations of the Sorority are fulfilled. Our national theme for 2010-2014 is Global Leadership Through Timeless Service. Each Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. chapter is charged with continuing to serve mankind throughout this country and abroad in areas of Education, the Black Family, Health, Economics and the Arts. There are over 800 undergraduate and graduate chapters throughout the United States, Nassau, Bermuda, Europe, and the Virgin Islands.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Saginaw
Jacqueline Porterfield, *Nancy HaithcoPrice, Lola Shelby, Della V. Smith, *Helen Joan Turpin and *Eva Wyche (*Deceased). Mrs. Marcia Thomas is in her 2nd year as president of the local Chapter.
Through the sorority, young Black women born to the first generation after emancipation gave creative meaning to the little known terms, Black Pride and Womens Liberation. Inherent in the organization was recognition of the worthiness of positive programming. The founders realized that it was not enough to simply meet to have fun together, to interact with each other in chosen courses of study, or to strengthen their search for identity as they prepared themselves to make substantive contributions in their lives. Program efforts then, as now, were defined as the preamble to the sorority Constitution. The preamble stated that in order to study and solve increasingly complex problems of women, Alpha Kappa Alpha would cultivate and encourage high scholastics and
The first programs consisted of a Hawaiian Luau (1961) and a Bahama Bounce (1962) as fundraisers to support the local scholarship fund. The recognition of VIP Awards in our community was born on June 2, 1984 at the Saginaw Civic Center, called a Champagne Brunch. This idea was converted to recognition of VIP Mothers on May 6, 1989, thus introducing Hats Off to Mom. This program continues today and is very well received by residents in the City of Saginaw and beyond.
On February 10, 1962, Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded by twelve exemplary women. The charter members: Margaret Brown, *Mildred Cambridge, *Bernadine Tivis-Carter, Frances Carter, *Marie Claytor, Willett Johnson,
The Ivylette Youth Group (IYG) is the signature program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for high school girls in grades 9-12. This organization has helped to develop teenage girls in grades 9 through SEE P 16, 50 Years
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Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute Announces its 2012 Graduating Class
In the past five decades, Latino leaders in the Saginaw Community have made their mark for different organizations and programs to help our greater community. Yet, in more recent years, concern over the apathy among Latino youth has propelled the creation of the Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute (GLBHLI). The GLBHLI provides the forum for Hispanics to learn, network and collaborate with individuals from all walks of life. This program is designed as a leadership identification program, with the specific goal of developing and fostering our future community leaders. Monica B. Reyes, Associate Director of the Center for Business and Economic Development/Director of the SVSU Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development and Larry Rodarte, Publisher, Mi Gente Magazine, are the co-founders of this leadership group. They initially met with Jimmy E. Greene, founder of the Saginaw Valley African American Leadership Training Institute, for guidance and direction. This innovative program is designed as a leadership identification program with the specific goal of developing and fostering our future community leaders. We saw a huge need for greater Latino leadership and from my experience serving on different boards, there is a great divide in familiarity with our Latino community Rodarte stated. Their presence is usually one token Latino or none at all and this needs to change. The program, which began April 2009, was designed and implemented by a group of community leaders. Members of the organization recognize the following individuals as the true day-to-day facilitators of the program; Kim Houston Philpot of Dow Corning Corporation, Larry Rodarte of Mi Gente Magazine, Mamie Thorns of Saginaw Valley State University, Jeff Martin, The Dow Chemical Company, James Jaime, GLBRHBA and Monica Reyes of Saginaw Valley State University. The ambassadors met once a month, focusing on such themes that would advance ethical, diverse and collaborative leadership for the future of our community. The sessions provided a comprehensive program that supported participant learning, professionalism and involvement.
The Michigan Banner congratulates the 2012 GLBHI graduating class
Maria Jaime Arceo
Roxanne Chantaca
Bridget Ferranti
Amanda Gonzales
Diana Milborn
John Ledesma
MariLisa Lopez
Jesse Martinez
Sean Ortega
Joseph Rodea
Adam Rosas
Melissa Sausedo
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TEAMTECH Motorsports Empowers Dominican Republic School

President and owner Curt L. Tucker of TEAMTECH Motorsports Safety, Inc., located at 6285 Bay Road in Kochville Township, recently traveled to Dominican Republic to assist in the development of an impoverished school. The TEAMTECH president traveled more than 12 hours to the City of Guaymate, to determine the feasibility for green energy resources and support continuing education for the students. A complete internet system of 10 computers was also installed at Colegio Bautista Luz, which has more than 200 students in K thru 8th grades. Currently the computers use a dial-up internet connection, but the hope is for an upgrade to DSL in the near future. Municipal electricity supply typically lasts two to three hours with numerous interruptions, a 6 volt DC battery backup system was previously installed and it includes a very loud gas powered generator in case the battery backup does not last. Since we wired the CAT 5 internet/ network cables and linked 10 new computers donated by Hopevale and Victorious Believers Churches (both of Saginaw) the 6 volt system will not power the school for very long. The backup system has problems of its own. Every-time the power changes sources the momentary power outage causes the computers and operating system to dump which will eventually damage the computers electronics all together. We need to put in place a power system that will be continuous and independent of the municipal power to prevent this. What was so interesting to learn was that the placement of the 10 computers in this school has advanced the teaching level very significantly, as of right now the nearest college to Guaymate only has two computers and the local high school has none! We are hoping to find sponsors or partial sponsors for battery backup electrical system, solar panels and wind generation to power the school completely, said Curt L. Tucker, president of TEAMTECH Motorsports Safety, Inc. The solar and wind ideas were developed through several of the renewable energy seminars that I have attended at Saginaw Valley State University over the past few years. Established in 1988, TEAMTECH Motorsports Safety, LLC specializes in the manufacturing of automotive safety accessories. We would like to partner with Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) and/or corporate and private individuals to provide a few of the schools graduates with scholarships to SVSU. After completing their degrees, they would then return to the Dominican Republic to apply their knowledge as teachers, entrepreneurs and community leaders. This project has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, said Tucker. If you and/or your company would like to support renewable energy resources for Colegio Bautista Luz and scholarships for its students, please call 989-792-4880 or email Curt@TEAMTECHMotorsports.com
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Attorneys John D. L. Humphreys Humphreys, Campbell, Dust & Humphreys, P.C. Building A , Suite One, 5090 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 792-2522 Fax (989) 792-3881 E-Mail jhumphreys@hcdh-law.com Authors W. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com Auto 2 Fresh Detail Kenny Jackson 300 N. Niagara Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-239-7012 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 Mercury 4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 989-792-2453 Bakeries Lighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099 Banquet Facilities Rowan - West Facility 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-3475 Beauty Illusions Beauty Salon Valerie King Owner/Operator 1400 W. Genesee Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-755-2666/989-755-3883 LocAccents Tonita Lawson Sisterlocks Consultant 6327 Laurentian Ct. Flint, MI 48532 810-240-9665 www.LocAccents.Blogspot.com www.Sisterlocks.com
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Reflection of U Too 2103 Sheridan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-4600 Sports Barbershop 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-992-2600 Unique Cuts & Massage 1502 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-327-2338 Unique Cuts II 3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601 989-327-2338 Carrollton Public Schools Craig C. Douglas Superintendent P.O. Box 517 Carrollton, MI 48724 (989) 754-1475 Fax (989) 754-1470 Direct Dial (989) 399-8860 cdouglas@carrollton.k12.mi.us Cleaning Services Extreme Carpet & Upholstery William & Denise Murphy - Owners Commercial & Residential Janitorial Services 989-753-3335 Community Centers and Services First Ward Community Services Sheilda Braddock President/CEO Human Services 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-0411 Computers Creative Computers Lathan Wilson (Buddy) 817 East Genesee Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9290 Dentists Jack W. Nash, DDS Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry 1320 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-752-1200
Finance KarenLawrence-Webster.com Financial Advisors AXA Advisors, LLC 4800 Fashion Square Blvd.,Suite 220 Saginaw, Michigan 48604 Karen.Lawrence-Webster@axa-advisors. com (989)797-3281 Food & Dining Spencers Route 46 Spence Dambro Proprietor 5530 Gratiot 989-793-3400 Saginaw, MI 48638 www.spencersfinefood.com Graphics/Digital TBF Graphics Digital 803 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-752-5540 TBFGRAPHICS.COM TBFDIGITAL.COM Housing Agency Circle of Love Housing Counseling Agency Pamelia D. Brazil 1809 Durand Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-921-0569 www.circleoflovecdc.org Heating and Cooling HORIZON Azola Williams 989-755-8650 Business 989-233-3295 Cell Publications David Hall Crimiel Publications LLC POB 20061 Saginaw, Michigan 48602 REAlToRS Century 21 Atonya F. Patterson, Realtor 5580 State St., Suite 4 Saginaw, Michigan 48603 989.921.7000 office 989.284.1465 cell atonpatterson@aol.com Century 21 Rose Chandler, Realtor 5580 State Street, Suite 4 Saginaw, Michigan 48603 989.921.7000 office 989.921.7001 fax 989.753.5796 home office Rchandlerc21@ao.com 989.928.5501 cell
Restaurants Brother Arthurs Fish & More 2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200 Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001 Retailers GREEKS R US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 riggins52@charter.net Kennys Clothes 310 Johnson St. Saginaw, MI 989-753-4552 Cell 989-239-2732 championkenny@yahoo.com Tailors Executive Tailoring Christopher E. Eddington Master Tailor 418 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-791-0037 chrissgnw@aol.com 24 hour service Tax Services Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Service/ERO e-file 2127 Ledyard Saginaw, MI 48601 Business - 989-443-0115 Fax 989-752-1467 rmcduffy@aol.com Transportation McFadden Charter Service, LLC Howard McFadden 1200 E. Moore Rd. Saginaw, Michigan 989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461 Howard bigmac@charter.net
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PM Environmental Celebrates 20 Years of Success
processes, focus on quality, and fair price were always part of our company DNA, but what really sets us apartand what has unquestionably fueled our growthis our relentless commitment to customer communication, says CEO and founder Mike Kulka. We understand the need to communicate clearly so that every stakeholder in the transaction understands the game plan. In an industry not generally known for service, we take pride that we provide our clients with peace of mind, clarity, and solutionscore PM concepts that are visually represented in the three colors of our new logo. Peter Bosanic, president and cofounder, adds, While two decades of growth are certainly very impressive, were as excited about the future as weve ever been. Im confident that our commitment to talent development, improving the efficiencies of our business processes, and most importantly, developing deeper customer relationships, will ensure that we continue to grow.
LANSING - PM Environmental, an environmental consulting and engineering firm, is proud to announce that this year marks its 20th anniversary in business. Founded in 1992 in Lansing, Michigan, by two environmental professionals looking to take advantage of state-funded cleanup opportunities, PM has since expanded its offerings to focus on environmental due diligence, brownfield redevelopment, engineering services, and energy consulting. Named one of the top 25 Phase I environmental assessment providers in the country, the company now has 13 offices in eight states. In conjunction with its milestone anniversary, PM recently introduced a new visual identity to reflect both its evolution and its ongoing commitment to providing clarity to its clients. PMs proven technical
Whether you are starting up a new business or expanding an established business in the City of Saginaw, youre starting something good. Services. Jobs. Goods. Knowledge. Expertise. These are the fundamentals that built Saginaw long ago and they are the principals that will move us forward toward a bright future.
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Inaugural Online Executive MBA Class Begins At Howard University

Washington- Howard University announces the start of the inaugural class for its new online degree - the online Executive MBA program. For more information about future academic terms and how to apply for this online MBA program, visit http://executivemba.howard.edu.
The business loan program at the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is designed to provide needed funds when bank financing is not available or to fill the
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SVSU Hires Ofori-Dankwa to Serve as Wickes Chair in International Business

The Saginaw Valley State University College of Business and Management has hired Joseph OforiDankwa as its Harvey Randall Wickes Chair in International Business, a position that plays an important role in the development of international programs at SVSU and in the community. Ofori-Dankwa joined the SVSU faculty in 1987 and has received many of SVSUs leading honors. He was given the House Family Award for Teacher Impact in 2000, the Rush Distinguished Lectureship in 2004, the Warrick Award for Excellence in Research in 2005, the Braun Fellowship in 2009 and the Roosevelt Ruffin Award for Diversity in 2011. Active in the community, as well, Ofori-Dankwa is a founding member of the Bridge Center for Racial Harmony and the Saginaw County Minority Business Development Center. In his new role, Ofori-Dankwa will teach courses, mentor students and encourage them to pursue international education, while also working with the regional business community to develop international business opportunities. A recognized scholar on modernization and democracy in Africa and diversity management, Ofori-Dankwa has authored or co-authored four book chapters and more than 15 scholarly articles published in academic journals. He also has given more than 20 invited presentations at academic conferences. A resident of Saginaw, Ofori-Dankwa completed degrees in Ghana and Wales before receiving his Ph.D. in labor and industrial relations from Michigan State University. As a visiting professor, he has taught undergraduate and graduate classes internationally in Ghana and Nigeria, as well as within the United States at the University of Michigan and MSU. Started in 1997 through an endowment from the Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation, the Wickes Chair in International Business is named for one of SVSUs founders who was a recognized business and community leader in Saginaw. The Universitys administration building and football stadium also are named in his honor.
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members

Boddy Construction Co., Inc. Ronald Boddy 3741 Dove Road Port Huron, MI 48060 810-364-9560 www.boddyconstruction.com Dekes ParaDice & Casino Derek Lemanski 710 W. Genesee Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734 989-652-9537 www.facebook.com/dparadicecasino Global Tan Jennifer Wohlford 6285 Bay Road, Suite 5 Saginaw, MI 48604 989-497-9188 www.globaltan.com Grand Traverse Pie Co. Liz Tafel 2600 N. Saginaw Rd. Midland, MI 48640 989-839-4872 www.gtpie.com Health Alliance Plan (HAP) Anita Moliterno 2850 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 810-230-7404 www.hap.org
Rosalind Brewer Named Sams Club CEO

Arkansas - WalMart Stores Inc., the worlds biggest retailer, recently announced that it has named Rosalind Brewer as CEO of Sams Club -- the first woman and the first AfricanAmerican to hold a CEO position at one of the companys business units, effective February 1. Brewer, who will also be president of Sams Club, prior to joining Wal-Mart, held a number of executive positions at Kimberly-Clark Corp. Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions. Harold S. Geneen, American Businessman
1000 businesses strong: Are YOU a member? Contact Susan@saginawchamber.org or 989 757-2112 for more information.
Delta Dental of Michigan Randy Tasco 27500 Stansbury Blvd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-489-2042 Eric Construction Inc. Martin Szepanski PO Box 185 St. Charles, MI 48655 989-865-9904
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FROM P 10, 50 Years, celebrating 50 years of service 12, academically and socially. The purpose of the group is to encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among the members in order to improve our social stature and to maintain a progressive interest in college. This group was founded by Carrie Jackson-Zackrie. Emerging Young Leaders is the signature program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for middle school girls. The program includes young ladies, ranging from 6th-8th grades, from Arthur Eddy Academy, Ruben Daniels, Phoenix Science & Technology Center, and SASA. The above goals are met through direct instruction and mentoring between the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the young ladies. The meetings are held at Arthur Eddy Academy monthly. On February 11, 2012, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter will celebrate 50 years of service in the Saginaw community. President, Mrs. Marcia Thomas states, Throughout the years we have provided service through the implementation of programs such as Scholarships for deserving high school seniors, Coats for Kids, Shoes for Kids and our annual Hats Off to Mom luncheon. We have partnered with the NAACP, Underground Railroad, Marine Corps, Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, Parishioners on Patrol and other organizations. The theme for the 50th anniversary celebration is, An Elegant Celebration: 50 Years of Sisterhood and Service. The community is invited to join in the celebration on Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6 p.m. at the Horizons Conference Center. Tickets are $50 each. For additional information contact cochairpersons Janice Moore at 989-737-4762, email Akagirl1908@charter.net, or Carrie Jackson-Zackrie at 989-295-3632, email zack4aka@aol.com
Castle Museum Receives Grants to Support Upcoming Smithsonian Exhibit

The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History has received two grants to assist in additional programming for its upcoming exhibit, Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). Let Your Motto Be Resistance is opening at the Castle Museum on February 4, 2012 and will be on display through April 29, 2012. It features 69 portraits of individuals whose passion, determination and talent played an influential role in shaping notions of race and status over the past 150 years. The first grant is from the Smithsonian Community Grant Program, sponsored by MetLife Foundation, and will be used to develop and implement public programming related to Let Your Motto Be Resistance. The grant will be used to pay for videotaping and production and advertising and marketing of a companion exhibit developed by the Castle Museum called Making an Impact: Portraits of Saginaws African American Community. The Smithsonian Community Grant program, funded by MetLife Foundation and administered by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), is used to strengthen the connections between museums nationwide and their communities. The grants allow exhibitors to enhance current program offerings or to create a new program suited to the topic of the SITES exhibition that they are hosting. The second grant the Museum received was from the Saginaw Community Foundation and its Senior Citizen Enrichment Fund. Monies from this grant will be used to develop and implement public programming related to Let Your Motto Be Resistance. Grant monies also will be used to help pay for the cost of the exhibit. We are grateful to organizations like the Smithsonian and the Saginaw Community Foundation for providing us with financial support so that we can create a companion exhibit to Let Your Motto Be Resistance, said Ken Santa, President and CEO of the Castle Museum. In addition, some of this funding will allow us to provide programming that will give people in our community an engaging and educational activity at no cost, Santa noted.
Talk Early & Talk Often Workshop

Saginaw Black Nurses Association and Health Delivery, Inc. have been selected to host the Talk Early & Talk Often parent workshop, on Saturday, February 11, at Covenant Healthcare, 1020 Almira Street, in Saginaw. What is Talk Early & Talk Often? It is a nationally recognized parent workshop aimed at helping parents of middle school youth talk with their child about abstinence and sexuality. The workshop helps parents recognize and use opportunities to open the door for conversation, listen and respond with greater confidence and skill, and to feel comfortable seeking outside sources of information. The workshop is free, however, space is limited. Call Archia Jackson at 989-4931964, or 989-907-2737 by February 3.
To volunteer your services call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216, or email hwatson@unitedwaysaginaw.org. Also, visit the web-based volunteer program at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.
Saginaw County Volunteer Service
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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

Dr. Nashs Dental Corner
Dr. Jack Nash has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at Delta College and is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry and a graduate of the prestigious Council on Innovative Dentistry. To ask Dr. Nash dental questions write to him at: Dr. Jack W. Nash, POB 1442, Saginaw, MI 48607, or email him at Drjacknash@aol.com. All opinions discussed in these articles are those of Dr. Nash; treatment options should be discussed with an individuals personal dentist. Dear Dr. Nash: When I stroll down the toothpaste aisles at the drug store I am totally confused by the number of toothpastes on the market. Is there one toothpaste that is better than the others, or are they all the same? I remember my grandfather would just mix some baking soda and a mild 3% peroxide solution together to make his own toothpaste. Was my grandfather on to something or was he just falling for old school remedies? Dear Reader: Dont think you are the only person that is confused by the number of toothpastes (dentifrices) on the market. There are just as many types of toothpaste as companies that make them. What to look for is toothpaste that has some kind of mild abrasive to help remove plaque from the teeth before tooth decay begins. There are toothpastes that have additives to help whiten your teeth, which is fine. There are also toothpastes that help with sensitivity. You should select the toothpaste that suits your needs but beware there are some toothpastes on the market which have some form of sugar added for flavor. So buyer beware: read the labels and leave the sugared toothpaste behind on the shelves. There are also known cases of knock-off tooth paste being sold in stores with brand name packaging. So again, please read the labels. I will not discuss today the benefits of the toothpaste made for bleaching or sensitivity that is a more involved topic. Do I suggest one brand over another? No. You just need to find a toothpaste that has a mild abrasive, has a flavor you like and fits your budget. I would also suggest you check out a good video at your dentists office or perhaps find one on the Internet that will show you how to properly brush your teeth. There is a wrong way and a right way to brush your teeth, so it makes good sense to learn the best way. But lets take a look back to your grandfather and his approach to toothpaste. Well my friend, he was onto something! How did this homemade mixture actually work? Well, the baking soda is a very mild abrasive and it would do the job to remove plaque before it destroyed healthy tooth structure. Also the sodium bicarbonate in baking soda would neutralize the acids that cause decay. And, oh yes, the 3% peroxide solution that your grandfather threw in would penetrate the gums and kill some of the bacteria that cause gum disease. As my father would have said, the mixture was killing two birds with one stonethe baking soda working to remove plaque and stopping bacteria from destroying tooth structure, and the 3% peroxide fighting off the bacteria hidden in the gums to combat gum disease. Now before you throw out your toothpaste, just remember your grandfathers mixture might not be the best thing you ever tasted! There are many good toothpastes on the market that will do a good job and taste a lot better. The main thing is to brush and floss daily to maintain a healthy mouth and body. Until next time.......stay safe and healthy. Good health and good promise. Dr. Jack W. Nash, DDS FAGD, 1320 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 - Office - 989.752.1200 Fax989.752.2481
February is National Childrens Dental Health Month

Your childs baby teeth are important. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a good-looking smile. Baby teeth also keep a space in the jaw for the adult teeth. If a baby tooth is lost too early, the teeth beside it may drift into the empty space. When its time for the adult teeth to come in, there may not be enough room. This can make the teeth crooked or Tooth decay is almost completely preventable. You can help prevent tooth decay for your child by the following the tips: After each feeding, wipe the babys gums with a clean, damp gauze pad or washcloth. This will remove plaque and bits of food that can harm erupting teeth. When your childs teeth begin to erupt, brush them gently with a childs size toothbrush and water. (Consult with your childs dentist or physician if you are considering using fluoride toothpaste before age two.) Source: www.ada.org
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More women die of cardiovascular disease than from the often listed causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. But 80 percent of cardiac events in women could be prevented if women made the right choices for their hearts involving diet, exercise and abstinence from smoking. Make it your mission to learn all you can about heart attacks and stroke dont become a statistic CALL 9-l-1. Heart Attack A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, usually by a blood clot. If this clot cuts off the blood flow completely, the part of the heart muscle supplied by that artery begins to die. Signs of a Heart Attack: 1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. 2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. 3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. 4. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Heart Disease and Women
5. As with men, womens most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. If you have any of these signs, dont wait more than five minutes before calling for help. Call 9-1-1...Get to a hospital right away. Stroke Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death in America. Its also a major cause of severe, long-term disability. Stroke and TIA (transient ischemic attack) happen when a blood vessel feeding the brain gets clogged or bursts. The signs of a TIA are like a stroke, but usually last only a few minutes. If you have any of these signs, dont wait more than five minutes before
calling for help. Call 9-1-1 to get help fast if you have any of these, but remember that not all of these warning signs occur in every stroke. Signs of Stroke and TIAs 1. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body 2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding 3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes 4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination 5. Sudden severe headache with no known cause Also, check the time so youll know when the first symptoms appeared. Its very important to take immediate action. Research from the American Heart Association has shown that if given within three hours of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting drug can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke. Source: American heart association
Great Lakes Bay Region Go Red For Women Luncheon

Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. But it can be prevented. Make it your mission to learn how to stop this killer, and then tell 5 women you love you want them to live. You can help us stop heart disease in our lifetime. Join the Great Lakes Bay Region Go Red for Women luncheon on February 10, 2012, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Midland, at the Midland Country Club, 1120 West Saint Andrews Rd. The keynote speaker will be Dr. George S. Abela. Dr. George S. Abela is a clinician scientist who is currently Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Cardiology Division and Director for the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at Michigan State University. As a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and The Society of Vascular Medicine and Biology, his work with lasers for the treatment of cardiovascular disease has been internationally recognized. Dr. Abelas prior work at Harvard Medical School has led to an enhanced understanding of plaque disruption and how cholesterol causes heart attacks and strokes.
Organ Donation and Transplantation Save Lives

Organ donation begins with a person who recognizes an opportunity to help others, enrolls in a state donor registry, and shares the decision to be a donor with family members and friends. The culmination of the process occurs when the person donatesand saves or enhances the lives of as many as eight people who need an organ transplant. In the United States, the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has oversight of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). Source: www.organdonor.gov
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Children with Severe Emotional Disturbance need a lot of support. From families, teachers, social service and healthcare providers and often more. We maximize those resources to make sure those children get all the support they need.
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Helping your child make the emotional transition to college can be a major undertaking. Know how to identify whether your child is having trouble dealing with this new stage of life and what you can do to help. College depression isnt a clinical diagnosis. Instead, college depression is a form of an adjustment disorder a type of stress-related mental illness or depression. College students face many challenges, pressures and anxieties that can cause them to feel overwhelmed. They may be living on their own for the first time and feeling homesick. They may also be adapting to a new schedule and workload, adjusting to life with roommates, and figuring out how to belong. Dealing with these changes during the transition from adolescence to adulthood can trigger or unmask so-called college depression in some young adults. College students dealing with depression are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol and perform poorly in school than are their peers. Difficulty concentrating may cause a young adult to have trouble finishing schoolwork, skip classes, lose interest in extracurricular activities or even drop out. Signs and symptoms that a student may be experiencing college depression include: Feelings of sadness or unhappiness Irritability, frustration, agitation or restlessness Loss of interest or pleasure in normal
College Depression: What Parents Need to Know

activities Insomnia or excessive sleeping Changes in appetite or weight Indecisiveness, distractibility and decreased concentration Fatigue, tiredness and loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Trouble with thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things Frequent thoughts of death, dying or suicide Typically, signs and symptoms of an adjustment disorder begin within three months of a stressful life event, such as going away to school. Depression, however, may occur at any time. College students may have difficulty seeking help for depression out of embarrassment or fear of not fitting in. Signs and symptoms also may be more difficult to notice from afar. If you suspect that your child is dealing with college depression, talk to him or her about whats going on and ask him or her to make an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible. Many colleges offer counseling services that also might be helpful. Remember, depression symptoms may not get better on their own and depression may get worse if it isnt treated. Untreated depression can lead to other mental and physical health issues or problems in other areas of life. Feelings of depression can also increase the likelihood of substance abuse and
the risk of suicide. In addition to seeking treatment, encourage your child to take other steps to cope with college depression. For example: Plan ahead. Encourage your child to take time each day to set priorities and goals. This will help your child develop a sense of control and confidence. It will also help him or her avoid putting off important class work until late at night, which can lead to fatigue. Participate in activities. Playing a sport or joining a club can help your child meet people with similar interests, as well as provide a change of pace from schoolwork. Seek support from friends. Encourage your child to get to know people in his or her dorm and classes. Friends can help your child feel more comfortable in a new environment. Try to relax. Your child may be able to reduce his or her stress level through physical activity, meditation, deep-breathing exercises, long walks or other calming activities. Set aside alone time. Spending time alone can help your child re-energize and feel a sense of control over his or her life. Theres no sure way to prevent college depression. However, helping your child become accustomed to his or her college campus before the start of the school year can prevent your child from feeling overwhelmed by the transition. Source: www.mayoclinic.com
The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Kicks Off Super Bowl XLVI
The 13th annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, an NFL sanctioned event, comes to Indy during Super Bowl XLVI Weekend with an evening of inspiration with legendary NFL Pro Bowlers, Super Bowl Champions and MVPs together on one stage with Grammy Award-winning artists, A-list entertainers and special guests on Friday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, produced by Central City Productions, Inc. Wayne Brady will host the event, with CeCe Winans, as co-host. Fantasia will headline the show which includes a duo with her mother Diane Barrino with performances by top gospel and contemporary Christian artists Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker and Players Choice Wess Morgan, and Verizons How Sweet the Sound 2011 Overall Winning Choir, Salvation and Deliverance Church Choir. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster locations in Indianapolis and www.ticketmasters.com or you can buy tickets directly from your mobile phone by logging onto www.superbowlgospel. com. Prices are $99, $79, $59, and $39 (additional service fees and taxes apply). Since its inception in 1999, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration has donated a portion of its proceeds and more than 5,000 tickets to local and national charities. This year, Gary Bracketts IMPACT Foundation has been selected as the local charitable partner.Source: www.superbowlgospel.com
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Project LAUNCH Focus Goals For A Healthy Child

Project LAUNCH is a federally-funded program to promote wellness for all children in Saginaw County, focusing on children from before birth through age 8. We want all children to reach their potential in every way: physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive (i.e., the way they learn). If children grow up healthy in all these areas, they are ready for success in life. How do we want to make this happen? By focusing on 5 goals: Giving you better access to screening tests to track your childs development, assessments, and services Providing services that have proven to be helpful (called evidence-based practices) Teaching people who work with young children about healthy physical, social, emotional, and behavioral development Improving the service system by working with area pediatricians, educators, child care providers, etc. Helping more children get ready to do well in school. Project LAUNCH works collaboratively with other organizations in Saginaw County, including Great Start Saginaw, Teen Parent Services, Birth to Five, Child Abuse & Neglect Council, Saginaw County Community Mental Health, Early On, Saginaw County Department of Public Health, and many others in our efforts to promote young child wellness and prevent problems in the lives of our precious children. If you have any questions, you may contact Local Young Child Wellness Coordinator, Elizabeth Milton at 989-3997457, or visit the Project LAUNCH website, www.projectlaunchsaginaw.org.
African-American History Month Programs For Children

Children can enjoy these free library programs in celebration of African-American History Month. The schedule is as follows: Lively stories from the continent of Africa will be featured in this preschool storytime on Tuesday, February 7 at 10 a.m. at the Hoyt Library, 505 Janes for children ages 3 to 5 and their adults. Make an African Mask Craft on Saturday, February 11, at 2:30 p.m. at the Hoyt Library, 505 Janes. The program will also feature a special reading of the African folktale The Hatseller and the Monkeys. This activity is for children ages 7-10. The Storytellers will be in Saginaw on Friday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center. African-American stories featuring musical instruments from the Caribbean and West Africa, including steel drums, the didgeridoo, balafone, cuica, mbira and berimbau are just a few of the instruments the Storytellers use in the telling of their stories in celebration of AfricanAmerican History Month. There is always a lot of audience participation included when the Storytellers are in the room. This is a special storytime program held at the time of our regular Preschool Storytime for children 3-5 years of age. Try your hand at Dave the Potters work and create a pot of your own. In honor of AfricanAmerican History Month, learn about a slave who made an impact on history by placing his observations of life on the sides of clay pots. Learn about Dave the Potter at Wickes Library, 1713 Hess on Monday, February 6 at 4 p.m. A small snack will be provided. An adult or responsible adolescent helper is needed for children under 7. Program participants will also be able to choose a book to take home. In honor of African-American History Month, Claytor Library, 1410 N. 12th will be making African Dinner Mats on Tuesday, February 28 at 4:30 p.m. Children can share these traditional mats with family and friends. Everyone is welcome to attend, just bring your ideas and creativity! Children ages 3-5 will need a helper. Children 7-12 years old are invited to join the Butman-Fish LEGO Club on Saturday, February 4 at 2 p.m. at Butman-Fish Library, 1716 Hancock. Six year old siblings (of a club member) are allowed to participate if the parent stays with them at all times. Parents are encouraged to stay and help their children create masterpieces. Must be preregistered for this event. Celebrate Leap Years extra day with fun Wii games. This electronic gaming program is for children ages 7 to 10 on Wednesday, February 29 at 4 p.m. at Hoyt Library, 505 Janes. The Public Libraries of Saginaw will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired, to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Public Libraries of Saginaw to give at least two weeks advance notice by telephoning 755-9833, using the librarys T.D.D. service at 755-9831 or writing the library at 505 Janes, Saginaw, MI 48607.
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By Cynthia W. Edwards Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
A Valentine Tip from Social Security

will ensure that you and your family get the Social Security retirement, disability, and survivors coverage youre entitled to. Also, if the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security records do not show the same name and Social Security number, your Federal income tax refund could be delayed. If you continue to use your maiden name consistently throughout your working years, you do not need to contact us. However, if you decide to change your name at a later time, you should let us know so that we can update your Social Security record and send you a Social Security card with your new name. Theres no need to pay someone else to mail in the information for you. Changing your name with Social Security is a quick, easy, and free service. Just go online to www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber, learn what documents you need, and click on Fill Out and Print an application (Form SS-5). You also can call us at 1-800-772-1213 to obtain the form. We will need the completed application along with a marriage certificate or divorce decree verifying your old and new names. If you were born outside the United States, you also need proof of your U.S. citizenship or proof that you are lawfully living in the U.S. You can bring or mail these documents to us. You may be focused on the one you love, and we dont blame you. But if you like us (we hope you do) please click on the Facebook icon at our homepage and like us on Facebook. Also, you can follow us on Twitter too. Look for our Facebook and Twitter icons at www.socialsecurity.gov. We share information daily that can help you and all your Valentines. Happy Valentines Day from Social Security.
Flint - Valentines Day is just around the corner, making this a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple and sweet as a heart with a be mine message, or as life altering as a vow before the altar. If you happen to be a newlywed who is head over heels in love, you may not be focused on things such as taxes or Social Security, but you should be. If you plan to exchange your maiden name for a married name including hyphenated names such as Smith-Jones be sure you let us know. Telling us about your name change shortly after your marriage will help us accurately keep track of your earnings and
NON PROFIT DIRECTORY

A.Philip Randolph Institute POB 1107 Saginaw, MI 48606 American Red Cross 1232 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-8181 Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum 3456 Patterson Rd. Bay City, MI 48706 1-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County 300 Lafayette Ave. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-6723 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 Faith, Hope, & charity Mission POB 5546 Saginaw, MI 48603 989-792-8121 Family & Children Services 2806 Davenport Saginaw, MI 48602 989-790-7500 CAN Council Saginaw County 1311 N. Michigan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777 www.cancouncil.org 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 Houghton-Jones Task Force 1708 Johnson Street Saginaw, MI 989-752-1660 Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-714-2240 Nathan Weidner Childrens Advocacy Ctr. 715 N. Euclid Bay City, MI 989-671-1345 The Salvation Army 2030 N. Carolina Saginaw, MI 48602 989-793-8371 The Saginaw Community Foundation 100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0545 Underground Railroad, Inc. 5647 State Street, Suite A Lisa B. Hall Community Development Manager 989.399.0007 ext. 100 989.399.0010 fax lhall@undergroundrailroadinc.org Women of Colors POB 5525 Saginaw, MI 48603 989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286 YMCA of Saginaw 1915 Fordney Street Saginaw Michigan 989-753-7721
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Michigan Blood recently hired Tamar Chipp as its new public relations supervisor. Chipp will lead the nonprofit organizations community and media relations efforts in the Great Lakes Bay Region. She holds a bachelors degree in broadcasting and political science from Central Michigan University. Before joining Michigan Blood, Chipp worked at the Saginaw Tamar Chipp Community Foundation. Chipp serves on the boards of the White Pine Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and the Social Media Club Great Lakes Bay Chapter. She is a graduate of the Great Lakes Bay Regional African American Leadership Institute, the 1000 Leaders Initiative, and the Believers Bible Institute at Faith Harvest Church in Saginaw. Chipp also serves as the worship arts minister at Faith Harvest with her husband Aaron Chipp. About Michigan Blood Founded in 1955, Michigan Blood is an independent, nonprofit blood bank that provides blood for 32 hospitals across Michigans Lower Peninsula. Serving Michigan hospitals is the top priority for Michigan Blood, which collects more than 110,000 pints of blood each year at nine permanent donation sites and more than 3,700 mobile blood drives statewide. Related services available from Michigan Blood include a nationally recognized blood stem cell (marrow) program, therapeutic apheresis, DNA tissue-typing, transfusion medicine consultations, and Michigans first public cord blood bank. Michigan Blood is a member of Americas Blood Centers, a network of community blood banks spanning North America that together provide half the US blood supply. For more information, visit www.miblood.org.
Michigan Blood Hires New Public Relations Supervisor
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A limited number of tickets are now available for the 19th Annual Mardi Gras Auction scheduled for Thursday, February 23, from 5:30 10 p.m. at Apple Mountain Resort in Freeland. The community is invited to join the CAN Council in its commitment to prevent child abuse and neglect: donate an item for auction; sponsor the event; or purchase a ticket and get ready to bid! The evenings highest bidders will go home with one-of-a-kind artwork, precious gems, vacation packages, tickets to the regions most anticipated events, and even a coveted collection of Smurfs! Raffle prizes, including a four-day trip for two to New Orleans, promise to be equally as impressive. In addition, the evening will honor the 2012 Child Advocate of the Year, AGP & Associates, Inc. To be a part of the Auction or learn more about CAN Council programs, contact Delores Gale or Laura Kelley at (989) 752-7226. Tickets for the event can be purchased through CANcouncil. org, which will also feature select Auction items in the days preceding the event.
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Bay City
Second Baptist Church Pastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd. Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937
Church of Christ Minister James Sanderson 1325 N. Center Road Saginaw, MI 48638 (989) 790-2707 World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957 Corinthian Baptist Church Pastor Roy L. Manning 104 S. 10th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-1820 Faith Harvest Church Bishop Ronald E. Chipp Faith Harvest Church 1734 N. Mason Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 799-4200 Website: www.faithharvestministry.org E-mail: office@faithharvestministry.org Greater 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 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 Christ Community Pastor Dr. Eugene Seals 3302 Grant St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-3357 New Covenant Christian Center Pastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485 New Faith Temple COGIC Elder Charles H. Coleman 2118 Burt Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-3880 New Life Baptist Church Pastor Rufus Bradley 1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1151 New Life Full Gospel Church Elder Zachary Williamson 1200 East Genesee Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 746-0764 New Mt. Calvary Baptist Pastor Robert Donald 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-0801
Flint
Antioch Baptist Church Pastor Lewis Randolph 1083 E. Stewart Ave. Flint, MI 48505 (810) 789-2931 Deliverance Church of God in Christ Elder Zack Smith, Sr. 3311 Mildred Street Flint, Michigan (810) 785-0094
Lansing
St. Stephens Community Church Reverend Herman Haller 1007 Kimberly Drive Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-2180
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
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 Pastor Robert B. Corley 725 N. 24th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-2841 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 Pastor Charles Braddock 1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-0351 Tabernacle Baptist Church Rev. Thomas J.London 810 Cathay Street Saginaw, MI. 48601 (989) 753-5282 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
Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 754-9621
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Christ Disciple Baptist Church

3317 Lapeer Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-754-2444
Saginaw Valley Community Church

Sunday 10 a.m. ~ Morning Worship 6 a.m. ~ Celebrate Recovery 6:30 p. m. ~ Love After Marriage 6:30 p. m. ~ Young Adults Life Group Bible Study/Worship Monday 7 p. m ~ Womens Life Group Tuesday (2nd & 4th) 10 a.m. 3 p.m. ~ Heavens Manna Food Distribution 7 a.m. ~ Mens Life Group 6:30 p.m ~ Prayer Night 10 a.m. & 7 p.m ~ Healing Rooms
3660 Hermansau Dr. Saginaw, MI 48603
Christian Education 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Mens Meeting held every second Saturday of the month
Wednesday 6:30 p.m ~ Equipping Classes, all ages Thursday 1 p. m & 6:30 p .m ~ Healing Rooms Saturday 6 p.m. ~ Youth Worship
Pastor Dempsey Allen and 1st Lady Dorothy Allen Jacobs Ladder Ministries 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989.799.6601 www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org
Arthritis Pain Management Seminar
Zion Missionary Baptist Church Quality of Life Support Ministry, located at 721 Johnson Street in Saginaw, will present an Arthritis Pain Management Seminar at 10:30 a.m. to Noon, on Tuesday, February 7. The speaker will be Cathy Campbell R.N. of Covenant Health Care Center. The event is free.
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U of M Crisler Center Expansion Underway

Spence Brothers construction as the lead contractor for The University of Michigans $38 Million Crisler Center Expansion is well underway. Crisler Arena originally built by Spence Brothers in 1967, is a multi-purpose venue used for academic athletic and entertainment events. The facility was recently rededicated as the Crisler Center. The expansion project includes new construction of approximately 63, 000 gross square feet that will create new spectator entrances, retail spaces, ticketing areas and a private club space. Renovation of approximately 54,000 gross square feet will accommodate accessible seats, improve circulation and egress, increase the number of restrooms and concession areas, and add other fan amenities. Spence Brothers history of working with The University of Michigan includes an extensive list of many significant and iconic structures for which we are very proud to be associated with, says Herb Spence President & CEO of Spence Brothers. For nearly five decades, the Crisler Arena symbolized a construction accomplishment for Spence Brothers. So then to build a new life and look for the new Crisler Centera building held very close to our hearts, is certainly an honor and privilege. In order to complete the expansive addition and renovation within the scheduled time frame, Spence cited the excellence of the team members project execution with multiple shift operations, fast track scheduling and extensive coordination with The University of Michigan. Construction at the Crisler Center will run through 2012. To view renderings of the construction project, visit www.spencebrothers.com and click on the Crisler Center Expansion story on the home page.
Boys & Girls Clubs Open a New Location in Saginaw

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region, formally known as The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County is proud to announce the expansion of their AfterSchool Programs into the Saginaw community with a grand opening celebration on February 6, at 4:30 p.m. at the new Saginaw Unit, located at Longfellow Elementary ,907 E. Remington. Longfellow Elementary is the 4th location of AfterSchool Programs in the Great Lakes Bay Region delivered by Boys & Girls Clubs. This outstanding opportunity in Saginaw to provide more diverse activities and programs to a much needed community opened its doors with 117 chartered members. Boys & Girls clubs have been providing AfterSchool and summer programs for over 53 years in Bay County and has played a vital role in the lives of thousands of young people. For many, it is hard to imagine a town without the Clubs presence for all children ages 6-18 and their families year-round, day after day with services, programs and partnerships that address the social, emotional and physical well being of the community.
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Romancing the StaRS

This Valentines Day, give that special someone the universe! Take them to Romancing the Stars, at the Delta College Planetarium, Tuesday, February 14, 7 p.m. Romancing the Stars is rated AC for adult couples only no children allowed, and is one night only! Couples can embark on an out-of-this-world date, complete with a light-hearted and romantic tour of the universe and a look at which star clusters are actually constellations of love. After the show, weather permitting, a trip to the Planetariums roof-top Observation Deck will allow you to view some of the wonders of the universe yourself through a telescope. Finally, a rose and chocolates will be presented to each couple. Romancing the Stars will be one night only Tuesday, February 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 per couple and must be purchased in advance. Call 989-667-2260 to reserve yours today! The Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center is located at 100 Center Avenue in Downtown Bay City. For more information about Delta DIGITAL 360 shows call 989-6672260 or visit www.delta.edu/planet.
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Michigan Chronicle Publisher, Sam Logan, Leaves a Legacy

A Special Tribute Jerome Buckley, Publisher, The Michigan Banner
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I had the honor of meeting newspaper icon and longtime Michigan Chronicle publisher, Sam Logan, several years ago, so it was with deep regret when I heard of his passing on December 28, at the age of 78. Sam was a great mentor that not many have the opportunity to have in a lifetime, and I will always remember those times we spent together not only as friend, but grateful of the invaluable journalistic knowledge he willingly shared with me for the success of The Michigan Banner. Logan began his five decade-long career with the Michigan Chronicle in the 1960s, remaining there until a brief departure in 2000, and returned in 2003 when the Chronicle was acquired by Real Times, a Black-owned media group with publications in Detroit, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Memphis. In 2000, he created the Michigan Front Page, which was also acquired by Real Times upon his return in 2003. During the 75th celebration of the Chronicle in 2010, he was recognized for his years of dedicated service, that begun with the delivery of the newspaper, writing, and becoming publisher in the 1980s. A trailblazer, Logan was not hesitant to take action that could be thought of as controversial, such as, the time he endorsed former Republican Gov. John Engler over Democrat Howard Wolpe in 1994, and the endorsement of Republican Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson over Democratic opponent Brenda Lawrence in 2004. Were here to make a difference, not a dollar, Logan said at the time. Sam introduced me to great leaders in Detroit and Wayne County like Martha Jean the Queen, and one occasion we were at an event and he introduced me to Rev. Dr. Charles Adams who I was able to engage with at the Wayne County Executive Prayer Breakfast committee the year we brought Dr. E. V. Hill from Los Angeles. Sam was a master at connections, said Supt. H. J. Coleman, Jr., of World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries in Saginaw. Sam Logan was a pioneer in Michigan journalism and a courageous advocate for Michigans African-American community. His leadership in Detroit and Michigan transcended politics and race, said Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder in a statement. As a proud newspaperman, he was passionate about the publics right to know. Sam dedicated his life to providing his readers with solid, reliable information so they could make decisions that strengthened their cities. He was fearless when it came to taking a stand, and he did so out of a genuine love of Detroit and our state. We are saddened by the passing of Sam Logan, a pioneer in journalism, whose passion for justice and equality was infused in every issue of the Michigan Chronicle, said Jim SEE P 3, Legacy
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