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 Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changi ng Lives”  V lm 11 Nmbr 7 T Mcgan Bannr  Arl 1, 2014 Frt Grat Lak Bay Rgnal Nwar “ThouGhT ANd opiNioN” p 3 CMu pRo dAY! p 32 VeTeRANs Need MoRe... p LB 1 AMeRiCA VisiTs ChiNA WiTh 1sT LAdY oBAMA p 16 ‘MY soN’s KeepeR’ p 4 sagnaw MAX sytm f Car partnr wt Lcal Fat Lar Saginaw - In accordance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) cooperative agreement, Saginaw MAX System of Care has worked diligently to enhance communications and working relationship among the Saginaw County pub- lic child-serving systems. Typically these systems are limited to mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare, and education. As a direct result of the System of Care initiative, children and youth between the ages of 6 to 17 and their families were embraced as a unique and essential “system” whose involvement and voice is necessary to the success of the initiative.  Now in its 4th year of a 6-year funding cycle, Saginaw MAX partners have recognized another system whose involvement and voice strengthens our ability to serve children and fami- lies in Saginaw County who live with severe emotional and behavioral challenges on a daily basis. The faith community, which consists of churches and faith-based organizati ons, has responded to a clarion call to part- ner with Saginaw MAX and systems partners to wrap around families, many in crisis, to improve service de- livery and achieve positive outcomes. Barbara Littles, Esquire, founder and CEO of Mani- fested Purpose, facilitated the initial training session, a 3-day event held in Lansing, MI, November 4, 5, and 6, 2013. Her goal for that event was to have participants cre- ate a common bond, iden- tify their complementary strengths, develop an un- derstanding of the Saginaw MAX mission, goals, and values, and to consider the value of establishing an on-going commitment using their collective voice, resources, and influence to sup-  port the tran sformation p rocess already u nderway . Spearheaded by Saginaw MAX System of Care, the purpose of this training opportunity was to have our faith-based community engage with our county’s  public chil d serving s ystems inclu ding juveni le justice, education, mental health, and child welfare, specifical- ly children’s protecti ve services and foster care. These entities comprise the Saginaw MAX System of Care along with various com- munity organizations that serve families, as well as the families and youth served by these systems. Our goal is to create a strong community network that is supportive and inclusive of all our chil- dren and families, especially those who have complex mental health challenges. In total 27 pastors and their wives received training in topics such as the Saginaw MAX System of Care  philosoph y, values, visi on, and goal s presented b y the Saginaw MAX Administrative Team, an introduction to evidence based practices  by Heidi Wale, M.S., L.L. P ., an intensive 1-day training in multicultural competence specific to faith-based orga- nizations by Dr. Gloria Mor- row, and an introduction to Resource Parent Training, a training in trauma-informed care, by Resource Parent Trainer, Dalia Smith, B.S. In addition to the training, SEE P 3, Saginaw MAX System of Care Partners with Local Faith Leaders Wardene Talley, Director Saginaw System of Care Dalia Smith, Resource Parent Trainer Barbara M. Littles, Esquire Founder and CEO, Manifested Purpose Dr. Gloria Morrow, GM Psychological Services

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    Leading in Diversity Empowering Communities and Changing Lives

    Vlm 11 Nmbr 7T Mcgan Bannr

    Arl 1, 2014Frt Grat Lak Bay Rgnal Nwar

    ThouGhT ANd opiNioN

    p 3

    CMu pRo dAY!

    p 32

    VeTeRANs Need MoRe...

    p LB 1

    AMeRiCA VisiTs ChiNA

    WiTh 1sT LAdY oBAMA

    p 16

    MY soNs KeepeRp 4

    sagnaw MAX sytm f Car partnrwt Lcal Fat Lar

    Saginaw - In accordance with the Substance Abuseand Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)

    cooperative agreement, Saginaw MAX System of Care

    has worked diligently to enhance communications and

    working relationship among the Saginaw County pub-

    lic child-serving systems. Typically these systems are

    limited to mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare,

    and education. As a direct result of the System of Care

    initiative, children and youth between the ages of 6 to

    17 and their families were embraced as a unique and

    essential system whose

    involvement and voice isnecessary to the success of

    the initiative.

    Now in its 4th year

    of a 6-year funding cycle,

    Saginaw MAX partners have

    recognized another system

    whose involvement and

    voice strengthens our ability

    to serve children and fami-

    lies in Saginaw County wholive with severe emotional

    and behavioral challenges on a daily basis. The faith

    community, which consists of churches and faith-based

    organizations, has responded to a clarion call to part-

    ner with Saginaw MAX and systems partners to wrap

    around families, many in crisis, to improve service de-

    livery and achieve positive outcomes.

    Barbara Littles, Esquire,

    founder and CEO of Mani-

    fested Purpose, facilitated

    the initial training session, a3-day event held in Lansing,

    MI, November 4, 5, and 6,

    2013. Her goal for that event

    was to have participants cre-

    ate a common bond, iden-

    tify their complementary

    strengths, develop an un-

    derstanding of the Saginaw

    MAX mission, goals, and values, and to consider thevalue of establishing an on-going commitment using

    their collective voice, resources, and influence to sup-

    port the transformation process already underway.

    Spearheaded by Saginaw MAX System of Care,

    the purpose of this training opportunity was to have

    our faith-based community engage with our countys

    public child serving systems including juvenile justice,

    education, mental health, and child welfare, specifical-

    ly childrens protective services and foster care. These

    entities comprise the Saginaw MAX System of Care

    along with various com-munity organizations that

    serve families, as well as the

    families and youth served by

    these systems. Our goal is to

    create a strong community

    network that is supportive

    and inclusive of all our chil-

    dren and families, especially

    those who have complex

    mental health challenges.In total 27 pastors and

    their wives received training

    in topics such as the Saginaw MAX System of Care

    philosophy, values, vision, and goals presented by the

    Saginaw MAX Administrative Team, an introduction

    to evidence based practices

    by Heidi Wale, M.S., L.L.P.,

    an intensive 1-day training

    in multicultural competence

    specific to faith-based orga-

    nizations by Dr. Gloria Mor-row, and an introduction to

    Resource Parent Training, a

    training in trauma-informed

    care, by Resource Parent

    Trainer, Dalia Smith, B.S. In

    addition to the training,

    SEE P 3, Saginaw MAX

    System of Care Partners with Local Faith Leaders

    Wardene Talley, DirectorSaginaw System of Care

    Dalia Smith,Resource Parent Trainer

    Barbara M. Littles, Esquire

    Founder and CEO,Manifested Purpose

    Dr. Gloria Morrow,GM Psychological Services

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    hnr Cl Ab prvntn Mnt Wt Can CnclSaginaw - Child Abuse Prevention

    Month (CAPM) challenges our

    community to examine the impactof child abuse and what we CAN do

    to prevent it. Help the CAN Council

    further our impact on the Great Lakes

    Bay Region in April by participating in

    one of our CAPM activities:

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    srvc.

    Plant a garden of blue pinwheels,the national symbol of child abuse

    prevention, along with CAN staff,

    volunteers and Exchange Club

    members, April 1, at noon at the

    Saginaw County courthouse or Bay

    County Department of Human Services.

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    Join fellow CAN Council

    supporters in Lansing on April 22, for

    Prevention Awareness & Legislative

    Education Day. Your presence willlend support as child advocates

    educate legislators about prevention

    programming needs across the state.

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    Area McDonalds Restaurants,

    credit unions and banks will sell

    pinwheels for $1 each throughout April.

    Purchase one and plant it in your office

    or at home.

    For the 1,200 children currently

    living in abusive homes throughout

    our region, the CAN Council provides

    strong advocates and dedicated

    professionals to help end the violence

    & neglect. CAN also offers supportive

    education to parents struggling with

    the day-to-day frustrations of raising

    children.

    For more information on anyof these activities, contact Suzanne

    Greenberg at (989) 752-7226. For

    more information on the impact CAN

    is making in your community, visit

    cancouncil.org.

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    The Michigan Banner1400 W. Genesee

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    The Michigan Banner operates and

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    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 forcultivating young adults as entrepreneurial and

    business leaders for the future.

    Disclaimer:

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    responsible and will not be held liable for

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    In This IssueOpinion & Commentary..............................................................................Page 4

    The Latino Banner .....................................................................................LB 1 - LB 4

    Business ....................................................................................................Page 9

    Sports.........................................................................................................Page 32

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    FROM P 1, Saginaw MAX System of Care Partners with Local Faith Leaders

    participants heard presentations from a panel made up of cross-system service providers and had the

    opportunity to share information about community resources offered by the faith-based community

    that system partners could tap into, resources offered by system partners that the faith-based commu-

    nity is able to access, and areas of need that both faith-based and system partners could provide sup-

    port to one another to overcome. By the end of the third day the faith-based partners had developed a

    unified vision and an initial action plan. The training ended in an agreement to commit to continue the

    work started in Lansing.

    This work included successful completion of an intensive 4-day California Brief MulticulturalCompetence Scale (CBMCS) Multicultural Competence Training of Trainers. Facilitated by Master

    Trainer, Dr. Gloria Morrow, the model includes 4 Modules, Multicultural Knowledge, Awareness of

    Cultural Barriers, and Sensitivity.

    Rep. Tim Kelly has recently called on the Michigan State Board of Educa-

    tion to reprimand the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan Education Associa-tion after an ominous employee contract became public that encourages special

    rights for people of the non-Christian faith.

    This is outrageous that we have laws prohibiting this type of discrimination

    yet the unions think they are above the law and can give preferential treatment to

    specific groups, said Kelly, R-Saginaw Township. I am calling on state board

    president John Austin to reprimand and void this contract along with others

    around the state that have such intolerant policies.

    The reference is part of an employee contract regarding the promotion of cur-

    rent employees to vacant positions within the school district. The contract states that special consider-

    ation should be given to some people including those of the non-Christian faith.According to Michigans Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, a potential employee shall not be dis-

    criminated against based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight or marital

    status. Kelly said the Ferndale contract is in direct violation of current law and the Attorney Generals

    office should also examine all public school contracts for violations.

    Its shocking that a publicly funded institution would allow bigotry and intolerance to be en-

    shrined in its formal contract, said Kelly, who served as Gov. John Englers education advisor.

    What may be even more disturbing is that the passage apparently didnt raise any red flags from any-

    one within the schools legal counsel, union or administration.

    Instead of relying on the tired notion that diversity can be achieved solely by hiring folks with

    different skin tones or religions, it would be refreshing if schools made a point to seek a diversity of

    thought and opinion.

    Tim Kelly

    State Representative

    94th District

    April is National Rebuilding MonthA Month-long Call to Service During the Entire Month.

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    My son KeeperBy Ron Busby, Sr.

    NNPA Columnist

    I must admit, being

    a single father of two

    Black boys isnt easy,

    especially since my wife

    passed away 12 years ago.From breaking up fights,

    to discussing college

    and career choices, Ive

    learned that being a

    good father means more

    than just being there.

    Decisions are made, things happen, but despite

    the inevitable bumps in the road of parenthood,

    I am always proud to see how my two sons

    have grown into bright young men. Recently,

    you have heard lots about President Obamaslaudable effort to ensure bright futures for

    Americas young men of color. We agree it

    makes sense to use his bully pulpit to highlight

    the challenges faced by Black and Latino males

    and to galvanize solution providers around a

    common work plan.

    What makes a lot less sense to us is how in

    the face of dwindling contract awards to Black-

    owned businesses we are to remain hopeful

    that equitable opportunity is within the grasp ofBlack businesses. For sure, there is lots of happy

    talk in the presidents proposed budget about

    commitments to SBA loan guarantees, certified

    development companies (CDCs), small business

    investment companies (SBICs), millions to

    infrastructure rehab and surface transportation

    projects, millions to the Minority Business

    Development Agency for technical assistance

    and money for expansion of Promise Zones

    designed to focus federal resources in targeted

    areas, both urban and rural.Against the backdrop of these huge outlays

    across education, healthcare/social services,

    infrastructure and transportation, lets suppose

    that the targeted young Black and Latino males

    successfully scale all the hurdles facing them

    that they graduate from high school, matriculate

    to a community college, four-year institution ortrade school and set out to pursue their career

    aspirations. What awaits them?

    Shrinking federal contract awards to Black

    and Hispanic-owned businesses seem to preclude

    any opportunity at supplying their goods/

    services to government agencies. Kauffman

    Foundation researcher Alicia Robb, said in her

    study of SBA lending that minority borrowers

    are turning to mainstream lenders less because

    they have a fear of denial, which is warranted.

    So, it appears that even commitments of loanguarantees wont be enough to open access to

    capital. Tuition costs are skyrocketing while low-

    income students face cuts in the availability of

    tuition assistance. Therefore, repayment without

    improved employment/entrepreneurial prospects

    will exacerbate the challenge.

    To compound matters, within minutes of

    President Obamas announcement, his political

    opponents cranked up their anti-anything-

    Obama screed and pronounced My BrothersKeeper not only socialist, but racist, as well.

    While the program is decidedly neither, it may

    serve to distract from more immediate, short

    term fixes.

    Growing businesses need employees. Black

    (and Brown) businesses, given access to the

    tools that fuel expansion, are far more likely

    to extend job opportunities to young minority

    males. Hence, it makes at least as much sense

    to expend effort to ensure that federal, state

    and local contracts are awarded fairly. And, asalways, we will contend that healthy, growing,

    vibrant Black-owned businesses are the best cure

    for Black unemployment.

    Among the more hopeful signs of support

    for My Brothers Keeper is the announcement

    from The Opportunity Finance Network

    (OFN). OFN, which represents more than 225community development financial institutions,

    will pledge $1 billion to expand financing for

    organizations and initiatives working to help

    young minority men. While Opportunity Finance

    Network CEO Mark Pinsky has yet to define

    how his organization will allocate dollars raised

    from network members, we will engage his

    organization to encourage more business lending

    rather than program development.

    There absolutely is room in the national

    marketplace for a program such as MyBrothers Keeper. The challenges faced

    by young, ethnic minority males are well

    documented. The futures of these young men

    and the future well-being of the nation deserve

    the kind of focused solution-searching described

    in the blueprint for the effort.

    In the meantime, Black business owners

    males and females the daunting task of

    building and sustaining enterprises without the

    safety net implicit in My Brothers Keeper. Ifwe, as a nation, continue to fall short of fostering

    the healthy economic environment that we

    know is essential to long-term prosperity for

    all Americans, then the work of My Brothers

    Keeper shall be in vain. Lets put our actions

    and dollars where our economic futures are, for

    James 1:22 (KJV) says, But be ye doers of the

    word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own

    selves.

    Ron Busby, Sr. is president and CEO of U.S.

    Black Chambers, Inc.Courtesy of BPUSA.Com

    The Michigan Banner Would Like to Hear From Our Readers @ [email protected]

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    Leading in Diversity Vamos Adelante

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    prsint obama hnrs Minrity Vtrans, Nw

    Ty N Bttr ortnitis at hmBy Ruben Gallego

    AZ- President Obama presented the Medal of

    Honor to 24 minority veterans last week whose

    actions had long gone unrecognized because

    of their ethnicity. Watching the ceremony,

    I was reminded of how jarring my own

    combat experience was, and of the even more

    discouraging reality that many Latino veteransface when they come home.

    That ceremony reminded me that while the

    military teaches each soldier that were of equal

    value to our unit, we dont receive the same

    treatment when we leave active duty and become

    veterans. And as a Latino veteran, I have seen

    firsthand how the sacrifice of our community too

    often has gone unnoticed and the needs of Latino

    veterans have been overlooked.

    During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,

    military recruiters turned to our communityand we responded in great numbers. The Latino

    enlistment rate grew dramatically in the early

    years of the war and, by 2004, Latinos made up

    12.1 percent of the U.S. Army. Unfortunately,

    the eagerness on the part of Latinos to join the

    military was not always reciprocated by the

    service branches we joined.

    A study conducted in 2004 showed that

    one-fifth of Hispanic enlisted soldiers reported

    discrimination of some type. And many of theundocumented Latinos who were willing to fight

    for their adopted country faced deportation when

    they returned. The fact alone that military service

    can prompt deportation -- no matter a persons

    background or status -- is a black eye for our

    nation of immigrants.Military service has always been one

    of the most effective vehicles for economic

    advancement in this country. The GI Bill alone

    stands as one of the most successful education

    incentives ever created. But when you look at the

    economic disparity between minority veterans

    and their white counterparts, its clear that we

    still have a long way to go.

    Among the veterans who served

    in Afghanistan and Iraq, my war, theunemployment rate for minorities is dramatically

    higher than that of our white counterparts.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 7

    percent of the Latino veterans are unemployed,

    compared to 6.4 percent for white veterans. The

    numbers are worse for our youngest veterans, as

    Latinos who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have

    an unemployment rate of 10 percent.

    Latino veterans who are employed

    consistently earn less than white veterans. For

    Latino veterans, the median personal income is

    $31,470. For white veterans, its $35,000.I recognize there are broader economic and

    social issues that impact these statistics. But

    to me it demonstrates the same dichotomy that

    was so clear in the Presidents presentation this

    week -- Latinos and other minorities who serve

    are being asked to make the same sacrifice as

    everyone else, but dont get the same recognition

    or access to opportunities for their service.

    Latinos have a proud and distinguished

    tradition of volunteering to serve and standing

    out in combat. And I am enormously gratefulthat President Obama is looking to make sure

    minority soldiers get the same recognition for

    their valor that any other soldier would. But if

    were going to ask minority soldiers to risk their

    lives in the same way as any other American,

    we should guarantee they have the same

    opportunities to succeed when they get home.

    Ruben Gallego is a Marine Corps veteran

    of the Iraq War and a former member of the

    Arizona House of Representatives. Ruben isrunning for the U.S. Congress to represent

    Arizonas seventh congressional district. Follow

    Ruben Gallego on Twitter: www.twitter.com/

    RubenGallego

    Courtesy of Huffington Post

    Commentary/Comentario

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    Disclaimer:The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and falseadvertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the LatinoBanner 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 inconsistentwith 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 monthSubmission Procedure:Mailed or e-mailed to the Latino [email protected] Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF

    Nmnat Yr hr t t hanc Acatn f

    Cllg an unvrt hall f CamnThe Hispanic

    Association of Colleges

    and Universities (HACU)

    are accepting nominations

    for its Hall of Champions.

    The honoree(s) will be

    inducted during HACUs

    Annual Conference in

    October.

    Here are some

    questions to consider: Who

    are your heroes? Who has

    shaped the landscape of higher education

    for Hispanics? Who is working towards

    transforming and expanding opportunities

    for Hispanic students?

    HACU inducts individuals to its Hall

    of Champions based on the nominations of

    the general public, which are then reviewed

    by the Executive Committee of HACUs

    Governing Board.

    While the four inducted Champions

    have had different career paths and

    accomplishments, they all share

    characteristics which truly define them as

    Champions of Hispanic Higher Education.

    Among them are: passion; vision; pioneering

    spirit; a lifetime commitment to education;

    and extraordinary contributions to Hispanic

    higher education success.

    HACUs Hall of Champions

    demonstrates the organizations mission

    of: improving access to and the quality of

    postsecondary educational opportunities for

    Hispanic students; and meeting the needs of

    business, industry and government through

    the development and sharing of resources,

    information and expertise.

    Vt tt://www.ac.nt/ac/

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    Let Us Know How The Latino Banner Staff is Doing @ [email protected]

    T hACu Natnal intrn prgram (hNip)

    Opening Doors of Opportunity - Abriendo Puertas de Oportunidad

    T Fall 2014 ntrn alcatn NoW opeN

    Apply on line at http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Apply_Online.asp

    Deadline June 13, 2014

    Today, the 50+ are working beyond traditional retirement age andchoosing to stay active and engaged in the workforce. With years of valuablework experience, maturity, and plenty of energy at their disposal, olderworkers are increasingly finding financial and personal fulfillment in runningtheir own small businesses. Thats why AARP and the Small BusinessAdministration launched a strategic alliance to provide Americans over theage of 50 with real-world, actionable information they need to start and growsmall businesses.

    SEE P LB 4, Calling Encore Entrepreneurs!

    Callng encr entrrnr!

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    This is an excerpt of Javier Ramirezs life with Parkinsons. His entire personal story can be read at bit.ly/1dyrCWV

    ending th silnc on parkinonBy Javier RamirezFla. - When I first found out that I had

    Young Onset Parkinsons I didnt have the

    words to explain it to my family. I told

    my wife but not my children, parents, or

    siblings.

    My initial reaction to the diagnosis was

    disbelief. I was not even 45-years-old and

    was enjoying a full life including a busy

    work schedule, playing soccer with the guys

    and spending time with my three sonsI

    was too young and too healthy to have

    Parkinsons.

    Denial was a big part of my decision

    to keep it a secret. However, I also didnt

    feel educated enough about Parkinsons to

    explain it to my family. To me Parkinsons

    disease was like waking up in foreigncountry without the slightest idea of how

    I got there. I didnt know how to speak

    Parkinsons, how to find my way, or what

    was in store for me or my family.

    Cltr sck

    Im originally from Venezuela and

    spent much of my childhood there and in

    Colombia. Growing up in the Hispanic

    community, Parkinsons disease just wasnt

    part of my vocabulary. Even my vaguerecollections of hearing the word Parkinsons

    painted it as a disease of the Western

    worlda reality far removed from our

    community.

    As a boy, I remember watching my

    grandfathers hands shake, like mine

    sometimes do nowa tell tale sign of

    potential Parkinsons. I remember the clatter

    of his coffee cup against the saucer, each

    morning like an alarm clock invading my

    sleep. But his shakes were dismissed as oldage; he never saw a doctor.

    Larnng t ak parknn

    This memory stood out to me as I began

    searching for answers in the months after I

    was diagnosed. Parkinsons can be a lonely

    place no matter what your background, as

    lack of awareness is rampant. But coming

    from a culture in which even acknowledging

    the disease is rare made accepting it even

    harder.Even so, I had never been the type

    of person that backs down in face of a

    challenge. When I moved to Montreal,

    Canada at 14 years-old, I was the first of my

    siblings to learn to speak Englishpurely

    because of my attitude. Whereas my sister

    was shy, I spoke to people wherever I went. I

    turned my culture shock into an opportunity

    to learn, rather than a burden that would hold

    me back. I realized I had to do the same with

    Parkinsons.

    So, I began reading, researching, talking

    to people. Support groups and events like

    NPFs Young Onset Conferences proved

    the most valuable learning experiences for

    me and my wife. The conferences helped

    us sift through a sea of information and get

    answers from experts. But most importantly,

    they created an outlet to build personal

    relationships and learn from people with

    similar frustrations and struggleswho

    never order soup at restaurants, and pray for

    the day that Velcro shirts are in fashion!

    ownng yr an

    Through these relationships and the

    support of my ever-present wife I came to

    realize that Parkinsons is just one of themany challenges that life throws at you. It

    may limit my bicycle kicks but it will never

    limit my passion.

    On Sunday mornings, I still play soccer

    with the same guys Ive played with for 20

    years. I still coach my sons teams. Chess

    is still my favorite mind game. I still have a

    demanding career and travel the world. But

    I come home earlier I recognize the value

    of every moment I spend with my family.I pursue my interests, while accepting my

    limitations. And I am more humble when

    it comes to the limitations of others. I have

    learned to have patience with myself. And

    most importantly to ask for help when I need

    it.

    For Javiers life story and additional

    information concerning Parkinsons disease

    visit bit.ly/1dyrCWV

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    hw parknn da dagn?Diagnosis can be difficult because there is no

    standard test for PD other than clinical examination.

    The disease should be diagnosed by a neurologist

    or a movement disorder specialist. While there have

    been considerable advances in treatment and care,

    the cause is still unknown. Scientists now believe

    that a combination of genetic and environmental

    factors cause PD.

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    Flint - The U.S. econ-

    omy is slowly recovering

    from the deep recession

    that occurred in 2008.

    Michigan got hit especial-

    ly hard, with the unem-

    ployment rate spiking to

    over 14% in 2009. With

    the national economyslowly recovering and the

    auto companies profitable

    again, people naturally

    wonder what this all means for the Michigan

    economy. How quickly will the Michigan econ-

    omy recover to its pre-recession level? How

    quickly will the unemployment rate fall? The

    short answer is that the Michigan economy will

    mirror the national economy, at least in the short

    and medium term. The unemployment rate in

    Michigan will average a percentage point or two

    higher than the national unemployment rate.

    The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics

    collects unemployment data for Michigan going

    back to 1976, which makes it straightforward to

    compare it with the national unemployment rate.

    Between 1976 and 2013, Michigans unemploy-

    ment rate averaged 1.8 percentage points higher

    than the national average. During this time pe-

    riod, Michigans unemployment rate averaged

    8.3% while the national unemployment rate av-eraged 6.5%.

    The main reason why the Michigan unem-

    ployment rate has remained above the national

    average is that the Big 3 auto companies have

    lost a tremendous amount of market share over

    this time. According to data from Wards Auto,

    sales of General Motors vehicles represented ap-

    proximately 47% of total auto sales in 1976, but

    only 18% of sales 2013. Sales of Ford vehicles

    represented 25% of total auto sales in 1976, but

    only 16% of sales in 2013. Sales of Chryslervehicles represented 14% of total auto sales in

    1976, but only 11% of sales in 2013. Thus, Gen-

    eral Motors by itself had a larger market share in

    1976 than the combined market shares of Gen-

    eral Motors, Ford, and Chrysler in 2013! One

    percentage point of market share represents the

    sale of approximately 160,000 vehicles per year,

    so combined loss of 41 points of market share

    between 1976 and 2013 by the Big 3 represents a

    loss of sales of over 6.5 million vehicles per year.

    The reason for the decline of the Big 3 is

    simply they produced vehicles that had severe

    quality problems. Fed up, consumers switched

    to higher quality vehicles produced by competi-tors when these competitors entered the U.S.

    auto market during this time period. Although

    it is a favorite scapegoat, unfair foreign trade

    is not to blame for the decline. The decline of

    these Michigan based companies has translated

    into a higher long term unemployment rate com-

    pared to the national average. In fact, the only

    time this situation reversed itself was during

    the mid-to-late 1990s. Record low gas prices

    resulted in the emergence of the expensive, gas-

    guzzling sports utility vehicle (SUV). Since the

    Japanese were slow on arriving to the SUV party,

    the SUV craze spelled record sales and profits

    for the Big 3. The result was that between 1994-

    2001, the unemployment rate in Michigan was

    actually 0.4 percentage points lower than the

    national average. This is the only time this has

    happened since 1976! Of course, gas prices be-

    gan rising in 2002, which made driving a SUV

    much less enticing, and the Big 3 struggled to

    find a new market niche. Between 2002 and2008, the Michigan unemployment rate reverted

    to closer to its historical average. Between these

    years, Michigans unemployment rate was 1.6

    percentage points above the national average.

    Despite the long term decline in the Big 3,

    manufacturing remains a much more important

    component of the Michigan economy than the

    national economy. According to the U.S. Bureau

    of Economic Analysis, manufacturing makes up

    about 16% of the Michigan economy, but only

    11% of the national economy. In particular, du-rable goods manufacturing (the manufacturing

    of automobiles, appliances, and furniture) make

    up about 12% of Michigans economy, but only

    6% of the national economy. In fact, the manu-

    facturing of autos and auto parts represents 6%

    of Michigans economy, but less than 1% of the

    national economy.Despite the decline of the Big

    3, manufacturing and in particular auto manu-

    facturing remains a crucial part of the Michigan

    economy.

    The importance of durable goods manufac-

    turing on Michigans economy explains why

    recessions hit Michigan harder than other states.

    Automobiles and durable goods are the firstthing consumers cut back on when the economy

    slows. In the most recent recession, the national

    unemployment rate peaked at 10%, while the

    Michigan unemployment rate peaked at over

    14%. The most recent severe recession prior to

    2008 occurred in the early 1980s. At that time,

    the national unemployment rate peaked at just

    under 11%, while the Michigan unemployment

    rate peaked at close to 17%. The other sectors of

    the Michigan economy are similar to the national

    economy. The service sector comprises about

    70% of both the U.S. and Michigan economies.

    Agriculture is less than 1% of both.

    Given this information, we can make a gen-

    eral forecast of the Michigan economy for the

    short and medium term. The Michigan economy

    will mirror the trajectory of the national econo-

    my. The unemployment rate in Michigan will

    be a percentage point or two higher than the na-

    tional unemployment rate. December of 2013 is

    the most recent data available. At that time, thenational unemployment rate was 6.7% while the

    Michigan unemployment rate was 8.4%. This

    1.7 percentage point difference is right in line

    with the historical pattern. Any event that causes

    a national recession will cause the Michigan

    unemployment rate to peak at 3 to 4 percentage

    points above the national unemployment rate.

    I do not foresee record low gas prices on the

    horizon that would result in a second round of

    the SUV craze and subsequent fall of the Michi-

    gan unemployment rate to below the nationalunemployment rate. But, we can always hope!

    Dr. Douglas is an Associate Professor and

    Department Chair at the University of Michigan-

    Flint since 2006. He has published his research

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    What to exct from th Michigan economy

    Christopher Douglas

    Guest Columnist

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    Southfield - For the fifth consecutive year,

    General Motors has selected ChemicoMays,

    LLC a Southfield, MI based chemical manage-

    ment firm as one of the Detroit automakers

    top suppliers. The 22nd annual award ceremony

    was held recently at the newly completed COBO

    Convention Center, bringing together supplier

    representatives, GM executives and senior man-

    agement to celebrate the top performers from the

    General Motors supply chain.

    We are incredibly honored to be recognizedby General Motors for the fifth year in a row,

    said Leon C. Richardson, President and CEO of

    ChemicoMays. Our mission as a company is

    simple to add value to our customers supply

    chain, add value to the lives of our employees,

    and add value to the community as a whole. It is

    our commitment to achieving this mission that

    enables ChemicoMays to win such prestigious

    awards year after year. I am so proud of the

    work of the Chemico team in achieving this rec-

    ognition, and am thrilled to have the opportunityto supply General Motors with our best-in-class

    products and services.

    Of close to 20,000 suppliers worldwide,

    General Motors selected just 68 suppliers glob-

    ally to receive the award. Down from the 83 it

    selected last year, the automaker recognized less

    than one percent of the total supplier pool, as

    2014 Suppliers of the Year. An even smaller

    percentage of diverse-owned suppliers were se-lected to receive the prestigious award. As a mi-

    nority-owned, domestic supplier, Chemicos fifth

    consecutive win in an increasingly competitive

    pool is a testament to its continued growth and

    commitment to world-class customer service.

    Our suppliers play an important role in

    helping GM deliver compelling vehicles to

    our customers, said Grace Lieblein, GM vice

    president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

    Supplier of the Year winners have outstanding

    track records for consistently meeting our busi-

    ness needs while also supporting our cultural

    priorities.General Motors Supplier of the Year award

    winners are recognized for having delivered in-

    novative technology, superior quality, timely cri-

    sis management and competitive, total-enterprise

    cost solutions. Recipients are chosen by a global

    team comprised of GM purchasing, engineering,

    quality, manufacturing, and logistics executives.

    ChemicoMays past and current customers

    include General Motors, Fiat-Chrysler, Ford,

    Eaton, Toyota, Boeing, Amgen, Delphi and Hon-

    eywell. For more information, visit www.chemi-comays.com.

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    Review of Economic Policy, the Journal of

    Economics, and Economics Letters.

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    If you file after this date, you are subject to interest and penalties. For more details, visit www.IRS.

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    sBA hnr Natn T small BnWashington - From architecture to bakeries, to

    consulting firms and woodworking - these are justa few of the businesses that will be recognized by

    the U.S. Small Business Administration this year

    in Washington, D.C., May 15-16.

    Small Business Person of the Year winners

    from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto

    Rico and Guam will gather in Washington during

    National Small Business Week where one of them

    will be selected as the 2014 National Small Busi-

    ness Person of the Year. While in Washington the

    winners will have opportunities to meet with topSBA officials and national business leaders.

    The winners were recently notified by SBA

    Assistant Administrator Fred Baldassaro who

    stated, Your hard work, innovative ideas, and

    dedication to your community have helped you

    succeed. The SBA is pleased to recognize your

    achievements and your role in driving our nations

    economic growth.

    Each year since 1963, the president has is-

    sued a proclamation calling for the celebration ofNational Small Business Week. SBA recognizes

    outstanding small business owners for their per-

    sonal successes and contributions to our nation.

    The Michigan Firm recognized is Full Spectrum

    Solutions, Inc. of Jackson, MI, Michael O. Nevins,

    CEO.

    Fiv Ky to undrtanding Financial statmntThe Michigan Small Business Develop-

    ment Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer

    a financial tools workshop at Delta College.

    Know Your Numbers is a state wide program,

    sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, designed to help

    the non-financial business owner/manager under-

    stand financial statements to achieve Fiscal Fit-

    ness, and improve the ability to access the capital

    businesses need for growth.

    The five key topics include: Identifying problems using your balance

    sheet and income statement

    Providing ways to increase your companys

    cash flow

    Using breakeven analysis to improve deci-

    sion-making

    Planning the working capital to support

    your growth

    How to keep your lender on your side

    Recently I attended a seminar called Know

    Your Numbers that was held by our local SBDC

    Great Lakes Bay Region. In a word...Wow! I

    have been to numerous seminars that tell you

    what you should do to improve your business

    but very rarely have I attended one that actually

    gave you the tools and told you how to go aboutit. This seminar is a must for all small business

    owners. Kathie Fuce-Hobohm - SPACE, Inc.

    The Know Your Numbers workshop will

    be held at Delta College, H Wing, 1961 Delta

    Road, University Center on Wednesday, April 9,

    with networking and continental breakfast from

    8 to 8:30 a.m. and workshop 8:30 a.m. to 12:30

    p.m. for $25 per participant (Fifth Third cus-

    tomers may attend at no-cost). Pre-registration

    is required online at www.SBDCMichigan.org

    (search topic is Finance and Accounting or call

    989. 686.9597 for more information.

    By being curious and listening to our cus-

    tomers, Fifth Third bankers are able to deliver

    better ideas and better solutions to meet our cus-

    tomer needs, said Dave Shooltz, Market Presi-dent for Fifth Third Bank in the Great Lakes Bay

    Region. We are proud to partner with the Michi-

    gan SBDC to help make Know Your Numbers

    available to business owners across the State to

    help them achieve their goals.

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    The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Confer-

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    hundreds of the countrys leading entrepreneursand corporate executives, is designed to provide

    attendees with the newest and most innovative

    strategies from todays top business minds and

    provide high-powered networking opportunities

    critical to their efforts to take their businesses to

    the next level, from successful launch to growth

    and profitability.

    The producers of the ABC reality series

    Shark Tankwill be holding opening casting dur-

    ing the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Confer-

    ence + Expo in their search to discover the next

    successful enterprise. Entrepreneurs, inventors

    and innovators will have a shot at pitching their

    ideas for a coveted spot on the show.

    Shark Tank is looking for entrepreneurs who

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    During the Shark Tank audition, you will

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    of your business/product/idea to a member of

    the Casting Team -- just like you would as if

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    dust off Yur Financial planBy Vonda VanTil

    Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

    April is National Finan-cial Literacy Monththe

    perfect time to spring into

    action when it comes to

    planning your financial fu-

    ture. If you already have a

    plan, this is a great opportu-

    nity to take another look at

    it and make sure youre still on track to reach

    your financial goals.

    According to a 2013 survey by the Employee

    Benefit Research Institute, the past few years

    have seen a sharp decline in Americans confi-

    dence about their retirement savings. Only 13

    percent of workers feel very confident about hav-

    ing enough for a comfortable retirement and 28

    percent are not at all confident. More than half of

    workers have less than $25,000 in total savingsand investments. Twenty-eight percent of work-

    ers have saved less than $1,000.

    If you havent begun saving for retirement,

    now is a good time to startno matter what your

    age. If retirement is near, youll want to jump

    into the fast lane right away. If youre younger

    and retirement seems a lifetime away, its still

    in your best interest to begin saving now. Heres

    how much the magic of compound interest will

    work to your advantage. For example, a 25-year

    old who begins saving $100 a month and earns

    a modest 5 percent interest will have more than

    $150,000 at age 65. Save $200 a month and

    youre looking at more than $300,000. Experts

    agree that saving when youre young will make a

    world of difference when the time comes to draw

    on your retirement savings.A great way to start figuring out how much

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    future Social Security retirement benefits based

    on your earnings record. Try it at www.socialse-

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    Get started on planning your future right

    now at www.socialsecurity.gov.

    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.

    [email protected]

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    Alliance from March 2011 through December 2013.

    We are excited that Matthew Felan will be

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    Alliance, said David Dunn, Chairman of the Great

    Lakes Bay Regional Alliance Board of Directors. We were fortunate to

    have such phenomenal leadership starting with John Lore and then Terry

    Moore. Matt brings a wide range of experience and collaborative leadership

    to the organization where he will guide our initiatives that will improve the

    economic vitality and quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

    Matthew Felan is joining the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance after

    serving as the Director of the McLaren Bay Medical Foundation in Bay

    City. Prior to that, Felan was the Chief Development Officer at Special

    Olympics Michigan based on the campus of Central Michigan University

    in Mount Pleasant.

    Felan is a native of the Great Lakes Bay Region. Before moving

    back to the area, Felan spent extensive time in Richmond, Virginia where

    he worked on countless presidential, gubernatorial and congressionalcampaigns. Felan is a graduate of Michigan State University where he

    earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.

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    FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat?Specialize in Custom DesignsSundays BestYvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]

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    Saginaw Economic Development CorporationShontaye Bibbs1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207Saginaw, MI [email protected]

    FloristsErikas Flowers214 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-9330www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com

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    Funeral HomesDeisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151

    Graphics/DigitalTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-5540TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM

    Heating and CoolingHORIZONAzola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell

    Home Health Care ServicesComforcare Home Care320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202Saginaw, MI 48607989.752.5502www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

    Painting ServicesResurrection PaintingScott Severin989.792.2009Interior/ExteriorDrywall Repair/Power WashingDeck StainingFree Estimates

    PhotographyE.B. Studio212 Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-397-4144PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

    RestaurantsBrother Arthurs Fish & More2522 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0200

    Rite Spot

    1205 LapeerSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001

    Savoy Bar & Grill127 S. Franklin StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.9660

    RetailersGREEKS R US2203 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI [email protected]

    Shoe RepairMorgans Shoe Repair308 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-754-6155

    Tax ServicesRobert McDuffy Tax & AccountingService/ERO e-le2127 LedyardSaginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115Fax [email protected]

    AttorneysThe Law Ofces of Alan A. Crawford PLLCAlan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602313.559.7881313.556.2487 (Fax)www.acrawfordlaw.com

    Michael L. Oakes, Attorney At Law2811 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 486011-888-886-5711www.oakeslawgroup.com

    AuthorsW. James Richardson1356 Woodside StreetSaginaw, MI 48601988-753-0233www.wjamesrichardson.com

    AutoLabadie Olds711 S. EuclidBay City, MI 48706Terry ReedSales Professional989-667-2000 Ext. 341Direct 989-460-0341Fax 989-667-0103E-mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.com

    McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc.

    5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603Leon V. WashingtonSales & Leasing [email protected]

    Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI 48603Parys LiddellSales Consultant-Lincoln CertiedRepresentative989.792.2453

    Auto DetailMorningstar Auto Detail Shop

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    BakeriesLighthouse Bakery285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 48601989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099

    Sweet CreationsOwner Anesha StanleyAddress: 116 N. Michigan AvenuePhone: 989-797-6727www.sweetcreationsmi.com

    Banquet FacilitiesRowan - West Facility1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan 48602989-753-3475

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    Washington - The First Lady recently

    traveled to China from March 19, to March 26,

    2014. She visited Beijing from March 20, to

    March 23, Xian on March 24, and Chengdu

    from March 25, to March 26. During her trip, she

    invited students and classrooms across the U.S.

    to follow her trip through a daily travel blog,

    complete with videos and photos, and answering

    questions from kids across America.

    Below are photos of the First Ladys trip

    shared with America via Twitter.

    A copy of the First Ladys remarks to students at Peking

    University.

    The First Lady thanked staff & their families at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.

    The First Lady & Madam Peng stop by a robotics class in

    Beijing.

    Mrs. Obama met up with middle school students from Chicago to watch a traditional

    Chinese performance.

    Education

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    OneBOOk, OneCOmmunity

    Saturday, April 12

    FREE

    ADMISSION

    Author Appearance

    3:30 p.m.

    Saginaw Club

    219 N. Washington

    Writers Workshop

    1:00 p.m.

    Hoyt Library - 505 JanesCall 755-9832 to register.

    Fnancal Rlf fr Cllg stnt an Rcnt GraatBy Alyssa Stewart

    The Michigan Banner Media Intern

    A new stu-

    dent loan repay-

    ment program

    has been estab-

    lished by Presi-

    dent Obamas

    administration to

    provide student

    loan payment

    relief.

    According

    to Whitehouse.gov, the Health

    Care and Educa-

    tion Reconciliation Act will offer students who

    obtain student loans alternate ways to repay their

    dept. The act was developed with the middle

    class in mind, and will expand the income based

    payment plan for more than 1.2 billion students.

    In order to find out how the Health Care

    and Education Reconciliation Act has affected

    the lives of the students in the Great Lakes Bay

    Region, I recently interviewed a recent masters

    degree graduate from Davenport University.

    Q. Was it easy to become a participant and to

    receive the student funding in the program?

    A. Yes

    Q. Did you apply in person at DavenportUniversity, or were you able to apply online?

    A. No, actually I went online to www.stu-

    dentloanreliefgroup.com

    Q. How has the program helped your loan

    repayment debt?

    A. Well, it actually dropped my loan balance

    from $70,000 to $20,000. It also helped tremen-

    dously because instead of paying $550 every

    month for 30 years, I now only have to pay $80 a

    month for 20 years. So, it is still a long time, but

    the payments are more manageable; Im actually

    a participant in the Pay as You Earn program,

    which might be why it dropped so much.

    The description of the relief that the recent

    GLBR graduate has received as a participant of

    the Health Care and Education ReconciliationAct is definitely a positive incentive to investi-

    gate if you have student loan debt.

    The NBNA Scholarship Program offers scholarships each year to students pursuing a career in nursing. The scholarships are based on merit and

    financial need. Applicants need to be active in student nursing activities as well as African-American activities in the community. For more details

    visit https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/black-nurses-scholarship#

    Tm Rnnng ouT! Deadline for the NBNA Scholarship Program for Black Nurses is near

    Phone (989) 667-2000 Ext 341

    Direct (989) 460-0341

    Fax (989) 667-0103

    E-Mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.com

    Labadie Buick Cadillac GMC

    711 S. Euclid Ave. Bay City, MI 48706

    Terry ReedSales Professional

    Used Cars

    A special thanks to

    all of my customers.

    I appreciate each

    one of you.

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    CMu Nam May Cmmncmnt sakrMount Pleasant - A distinguished Central

    Michigan University emeritus professor anddean, the president of White IEQ Consulting, a

    talented opera singer and Broadway actress, and

    a vice president of Microsoft Corp. will share

    their insights with CMUs spring graduates May

    9 and 10.

    Keynote speakers planned for the four com-

    mencement ceremonies are:

    Robert E. Kohrman, CMU emeritus pro-

    fessor and dean;

    John Fikany, vice president, Microsoft

    Corp.s U.S. Enterprise and Partner Group forthe Central Region;

    Teri Dale Hansen, opera singer and ac-

    tress; and

    W. Curtis White, chief technology con-

    sultant and president, White IEQ Consulting.

    The doctoral ceremony will begin at 4 p.m.

    Friday, May 9, in Warriner Halls Plachta Audi-

    torium. During this ceremony, CMU emeritus

    professor and dean of the College of Science and

    Technology Robert E. Kohrman will speak to

    the graduates. Kohrman has spent his life evolv-ing the sciences through research and numerous

    funded grants in areas such as organic photo-

    chemistry and chemistry of flavonoids. He has

    been a member of numerous professional orga-

    nizations and demonstrated his leadership on the

    Clarke Historical Library Board of Governors

    while also providing research for library exhibits

    such as Drilling for Brine. Kohrman will re-

    ceive a Doctor of Science honorary degree.

    The three undergraduate/graduate ceremo-nies will take place Saturday, May 10, in the

    CMU Events Centers McGuirk Arena.

    At the 9 a.m. undergraduate/graduate cer-

    emony, John Fikany, vice president of Microsoft

    Corp.s U.S. Enterprise and Partner Group for

    the Central Region, will address the audience.

    During his 10 years with Microsoft, Fikany has

    served in a variety of senior leadership roles and

    has developed and led multiple businesses. His

    role as vice president of U.S. commercial sector

    industries group included manufacturing, finan-cial services, health care, retail and distribution.

    He is an active member of the Detroit Economic

    Club, Focus: HOPE, Detroit Regional Chamber

    of Commerce, and the Boys and Girls Club of

    Southeastern Michigan. Fikany will receive a

    Doctor of Commercial Science honorary degree.

    During the 1 p.m. ceremony, American opera

    singer and actress Teri Dale Hansen will address

    the graduates. Hansen, a 1987 CMU alumna,

    has received international recognition for her

    crossover abilities as a singing actress. She hassung leading roles with the Houston Grand Op-

    era, Theatre in Pfalsbau, Glimmerglass Opera,

    Theatre des Westens, Orlando Opera, Salle Esse,

    Florida Grand Opera and the Opera De Toulon.

    Hansen has received international recognition

    for her abilities as an opera singer and Broad-

    way actress and is a Kennedy Center Irene Ryan

    Award nominee as a leading actor for her perfor-

    mance in Bertolt Brechts The Caucasian Chalk

    Circle. Hansen will receive a Doctor of Fine

    Arts honorary degree.W. Curtis White, chief technology consul-

    tant and president of White IEQ Consulting, will

    speak at the 5:30 p.m. ceremony. White has been

    involved in the research, development, registra-

    tion and commercialization of antimicrobial

    agents since 1962. He has served as a teacher as

    well as working at The Dow Chemical Co., F.

    Jos Lamb, Dow Corning and Aegis. From 1991

    to its sale in 2010, he was the founder, co-owner,

    CEO, chairman of the board, and director of re-

    search and development for Aegis Environmen-tal Management. White will receive a Doctor of

    Commercial Science honorary degree.

    CMU will make additional tickets available

    to graduates for all three ceremonies Saturday,

    May 10. In the past, up to six tickets were given

    to the graduates. That number will increase to

    eight this spring five for seating in McGuirk

    Arena and three for the Simulcast Room.

    The Simulcast Room will be located in the

    Student Activity Centers Large Sports Forum.

    It will be equipped with comfortable seating,along with two 18 x 20 screens and two 9 x 12

    screens for viewing the ceremony. For additional

    information visit www.cmich.edu.

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    Since 2009, Sonya has been a member of the team at Saginaw Valley Ford

    Lincoln, located at 4201 Bay Road, in Saginaw. The youngest of 10, she is married,and passionate about family, meeting new people, cooking, and being creative.

    The Guaranteed Financing Champion can be contacted at 989.792.1700, ext. 135,

    email [email protected], or you can stop in for a visit, and drive away

    Happy! She has a wide variety of cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers available with

    financing options for everyone!

    Congratlation

    Gil Johnson, President of Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Congratulates Sonya Surles,

    Salesperson of the Month 27 of 36 Months.

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    dlmacy frm Jazz t h- hA leadingscholar on

    international

    relations during

    and after the

    Cold War will

    give a lecture

    at Saginaw

    Valley State

    University.Penny Von

    Eschen will present Public Diplomacy from

    Jazz to Hip- Hop Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in

    SVSUs Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.

    A professor of history and American culture

    at the University of Michigan, Von Eschen has

    authored two books, Race against Empire:

    Black Americans and Anticolonialism, 1937-

    1957, and Satchmo Blows up the World: Jazz

    Ambassadors Play the Cold War. The latter

    volume describes how from 1956 through the

    late 1970s, the United States dispatched its finest

    jazz musicians to the far corners of the earth,

    from Iraq to India, from the Congo to the SovietUnion, in order to win the hearts and minds of

    the Third World and to counter perceptions of

    American racism.

    Von Eschen is currently writing her third

    book, Cold War Nostalgia: The Wages of

    Memory in the post-1989 World. A frequent

    guest on National Public Radio speaking on

    cultural diplomacy, her awards and fellowships

    include The Dave Brubeck Institute 2008 Award

    for Distinguished Achievement, and a National

    Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship,

    2007-2008.

    Her talk is sponsored by the Barstow

    Humanities Seminar and the SVSU College ofArts and Behavioral Sciences; it is free of charge

    and open to the public. For more information

    contact John Baesler, SVSU assistant professor of

    history, at 989-964-4381 or [email protected].

    Professor Penny Von Eschen

    dn rsC s . W M atc .By Nicole Anderson

    Executive Director of Philanthropy, AT&T

    TX - What are some of the

    favorite projects you remember

    from school? Learning about

    literary characters in classic

    novels? An art piece you created?

    A science experiment you did? These can be

    memories and experiences that take a student

    from just learning to believing they can be the

    next prize winning author, world-renown painter,

    or inventor of the 21st century.Many schools across the country are

    struggling to provide these opportunities because

    teachers dont have the materials and tools

    available to them due to limited resources. I

    am excited that starting this week, AT&T is

    collaborating withDonorsChooseto help

    make these resources available to teachers and

    students.

    Teachers can post classroom projects for

    which they need funding onDonorsChoose,

    an online platform that makes it easy to help

    classrooms in need, and then spread the word

    so others can help. Its kind of like a wedding

    or baby registry just with less monogramming!

    As soon as a project is funded, the books, art

    supplies, field trips, technology, and other

    resources needed to create new, engaging

    learning experiences are shipped directly to theschool. Donors then receive updates, photos, and

    thank you letters from the classroom showing

    how the materials were used. A teacher at a

    high school in urban Michigan was able to get

    her request for a library of young adult novels

    funded onDonorsChoose, allowing her to foster

    an excitement for reading among her students!

    For the next few weeks, as part of AT&Ts

    commitment to education through AT&T

    Aspire, we are running a $250,000 matching

    campaign for classroom projects under $2,000

    at our highest need schools. So, if a high school

    biology teacher in Kansas City, Missouri, creates

    a $1,000 project requesting microscopes, once

    the project receives $500 in funding, AT&T

    will match the remaining $500 to complete the

    project. Pretty cool and easy!

    So, please join me in helping to supportteachers and children today who knows which

    child will be the next award-winning composer,

    famous modern architect or CEO of AT&T. Visit

    DonorsChoose.Org and browse projects that

    AT&T is supporting and choose one that you

    are most passionate about! Every dollar counts

    towards making the spring 2014 semester the

    best yet for classrooms far and wide.

    Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a mans character, give him power.

    Abraham Lincoln

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    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.

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    All children should reach their full potential,

    Every child can succeed,

    We can impact the success of at-risk

    children, and

    Quality early education fundamentallytransforms children and families

    T la - 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.

    T avcat - To work diligently for

    policy and institutional changes that ensure all

    vulnerable children and families have what they

    need to succeed.

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    Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, andsupport the Head Start field as a leader in early

    childhood development and education.

    The National Head Start Association is a non-

    partisan, 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,

    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.

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    Donate $1 per child enrolled in your program

    to help fund NHSA advocacy efforts.

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    The National Head Start Associations

    Scholarships & Awards Program is open to

    individual, program and affiliate members of

    NHSA in good standing.

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    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.

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    The Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist

    NHSA member Head Start and Early Head

    Start programs and their staff and families whobecome victims of natural disasters.

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    Donations to the General Fund are used to

    support the programs and services of NHSA.

    Source: www.nhsa.org

    Sabrina Beeman-Jackson

    Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early

    Head Start Program Director

    Announcing our Keynote Speakers!Opening Session Keynote Speaker:

    Nirvan Mullick, Caines Arcade

    Closing Session Keynote Speaker: LeVar Burton!

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    Health

    Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

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    Wilbert J. Smith and Alois B. Smith

    Owner/Operators

    Contact us today to learn more about our Quality Care Guarantee!

    320 S. Washington Avenue Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607

    989-752-5501 989-752-5503 FAX

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

    C O M F O R C A R E H O M E C A R E

    Independence. Dignity. Quality of Life.

    A D e d i c a t e d N o n - M e d i c a l H o m e C a r e A g e n c y

    The ComForcare Mission

    To improve the quality of life and

    level of independence for every client

    and family receiving our services.

    We focus on four initiatives that are

    critical to the well-being of seniors:

    Fall Prevention Medication Adherence

    Chronic Disease Management

    Transition of Care

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    The Quality of Life Support Ministry of Zion Missionary Baptist

    Church, Pastor Rodrick A. Smith, located at 721 Johnson Street, in

    Saginaw, will host a health care presentation. The presentation will be

    given by the Representatives from ComForcare Home Care Agency

    on April 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and will give an overview of the

    services the agency provides for in-home health care including:

    Activities of daily living

    How they work with a team of health care providers assistingindividuals who require long term assistance i.e. stroke, dementia and

    other debilitating conditions, and much more.

    The event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided.

    For additional information call 989.777.4861.

    The Sexual Assault Center of Child and Family Services

    awareness activities are as follows:

    April 3 and April 10 - Storytime and crafts at Saginaws Barnes

    & Noble 11 a.m.

    April 5 - All About Me Day at the Mid-Michigan Childrens

    Museum 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

    Join Happy Bear for a presentation about safe & unsafe touches,

    along with a childrens craft.

    April 11 - Strikeout Sexual Assault Bowl-a-Thon at Saginaws

    Stardust Bowling Lanes.

    Arl sxal Aalt Awarn Mnt

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    Free Skin Cancer ScreeningFind out if youare at risk...

    If you are uninsured or yourinsurance does not cover skinscreenings, Please call

    to register today.Space is limited!

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    2014 Covenant HealthCare. All rights reserved. Bus. Dev. (AQ/RF) Rev. 3/14

    THURSDAY, MAY 1, 20145:00-7:30 pm

    Covenant Cancer Care Center5400 Mackinaw (sign in on the first floor)

    989.583.6278, option 1,

    Walk a Mile

    April 11, 2014

    CALLING ALL MEN!

    Shoes

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    Everyone welcome: men, women & childrenShow your support for the women in your life!

    Join the Mens March to stop Rape, Sexual Assault & ViolenceBirch Run Premium Outlets

    Registration begins at 4:00pm at the Old Navy Outlet

    Walk begins at 6:00 pm

    For registraon packet & informaon please visitwww.undergroundrailroadinc.org

    Ky Fact Abt hg Bl prr High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a leading cause of heart disease

    and stroke in the United States.

    67 million American adults have high blood pressurethats 1 in 3 U.S. adults.

    High blood pressure caused or contributed to the deaths of more than 348,000

    Americans in 2009thats nearly 1,000 deaths per day.

    Only about half of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control.

    High blood pressure costs the nation an estimated $51 billion each year.

    When your blood pressure is high:o You are 4 times more likely to die from a stroke.

    o You are 3 times more likely to die from heart disease.

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    If you have high blood pressure, take steps to lower it and make control your goal.

    Check your blood pressure regularlyat home, at a doctors office, or at a

    pharmacy.

    Eat a healthy diet with more fresh fruits, vegetables, potassium, and whole grains

    and less sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat.

    In particular, eating foods high in sodium can raise your blood pressure and your

    risk for hypertension.

    Get active to help maintain a healthy weight. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate

    physical activity on most days of the week.

    Limit alcohol to no more than 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men.

    Quit smokingor dont start. Get help from 1-800-QUIT-NOW or Smokefree.gov.

    Source: www.cdc.gov

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    Are you or someone you know having

    child behavior problems?

    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 [email protected] or 989-752-7226.

    Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for

    Childrens Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health wasawarded 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

    [email protected] .

    S A G I N A W

    I N C R E D I B L E Y E A R S Incredible YearsWe began our third Incredible Years

    class series in October 2012. On the first

    day of classes

    we do

    paperwork andintroductions.

    During the first

    class, my

    co-group leader

    and I began

    introductions by

    saying what our

    jobs are and

    what our background is. Then it was the

    parents turns to share.

    This group went way above andbeyond 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 andwhat 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 tostrengthen their families, you know the

    services being provided are exactly what

    they were hoping for!

    ~ Danelle Elliott

    Incredible Years Group Leader

    We believe this

    story shows just

    how vital the

    Incredible Years

    and Project

    Launch are to

    our community.

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