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August 16, 2011First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

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United Way of Saginaw County

P.u.n.k.d.By Bishop Ronald E. Chipp

Okay, judging

from the title I knowsome of you may be

thinking what in the

world is Bishop Chipp

doing? You may even

be thinking, Whoa!

is this preacher

cussing? Please be

assured I am not cussing! In fact, I was raised

thinking if you ever said the wordbutt you

cursed. If I ever stepped out-of line as a

child and said someone got their butt kicked

in front of my parents, you can bet my own

butt well, uh lets just say my own butt

suffered! Even to this day when I read my

bible (King James Version), I have a hard

time saying out loud the word ass even

though it is used in reference to a donkey.

Now that we have that settled lets move on.

I was just sitting here in my homewatching the T.V. guide channel to see

if there was anything I wanted to watch

when I noticed that the T.V. guide channel

itself was playing a reality type show called

Punkd. I want to say up front that I

am not judging this show as good or bad!

In fact, I have watched it before and have

found it to be somewhat humorous at times

and sometimes stressful! I know its purpose

is just to entertain. But as I sit here today,my spirit is flooded with spiritual insight in

regards to this reality show. So please allow

me to make spiritual application here.

The dictionary defines the word punk

as: 1. a slang word for a rough violent

person who engages in destructive actions.

2. An inexperienced youth (ex. - he is just

a young punk!). 3. To be weak in spirit or

health/strength. To be punkd means

someonetookadvantageofyou,oftenby

deception, and left you looking like a fool!

Again, I know the reality show that sparked

this blog posting is only intended as light-

hearted fun and entertainment. But please

know that there is a devil in this world who

wants to make this statement about your lifeyoubeenPunkd! I want you to know the

devil is not trying to punk you just for fun or

entertainment. He is trying to destroy your life

and destiny through deception!

The title of this posting is P.u.n.k.d. It

is an acronym for People undermined not

knowing its the devil. Thats right; the devil

wants to punk you! He wants to set you up for

failure and defeat. Satan (the devil) wants to

undermine your life. He wants to undermine

your destiny in God. To undermine means: 1.

to lessen or deplete the energy or strength of. 2.

to damage, destroy, or defeat by sabotage. That

word sabotage is important. It means there is

a deliberate and underhanded effort to defeat

or do harm to an endeavor. The bible says the

devil goes about like a roaring lion seeking

whom he may devour. Some people dont even

believe there is a devil. If they do believe thedevil exists, they dont realize (or sometimes

forget) that the devil has strategies and tactics

to defeat, damage, and destroy their lives. That

is why the bible also tells us to notbeignorant

of his (the devils) devices; otherwise the devil

will have and take advantage of us.

Keep in mind I am only using the reality

show Punkd to make spiritual application.

But like the reality show the devil will set

you up! He will orchestrate situations andcircumstances to embarrass you and destroy

your testimony. He will bring about some

stress in your life which is intended to bring

out a certain response from you. That is, reveal

some character flaw in you. The devil loves

to get people to take a certain (un-biblical)

stand on an issue and then pull the rug out

from under them! Like the reality show, the

devil will also use strangers, friends and even

relatives through his evil influence to punk

you! I know the devil is a defeated foe. Our

Lord and Savior Jesus has already defeated

him for us! This is why he uses deception to

punk us! My intention is not to magnify the

devil.Myintentionisthatwewouldnotbe

ignorant of the devils schemes giving himan advantage to punk us!

Often, while we are busy blaming others,

blowing up like a toad-frog with anger and

making excuses, it has been the devil working

all along! Listen folks, the devil will punk

you in your marriage, money, business

and in any area he can. He will have you

thinking people who love you hate you and

people who hate you love you. He will make

it appear as though people who are for youare against you and people who are against

you are for you! He will use your own pride,

selfishness and desires against you! He will

even use your own gifts and talents against

you because of some un-confessed or un-

recognized character flaw in your life.

So whats the answer to the devils desire

to punk you? First, we must make sure

we are in right relationship with God throughfaith in His Son Jesus Christ. Then we must

make sure we are in proper fellowship with

God! That is, truly walking with God on a

daily basis. In other words, we are not in a

back-slidden state! Next, we must constantly

hear, read and study the word of God (The

Bible) so we will not be ignorant of the

devils schemes. Finally, we must be sober

(straightforward in character; characterized

by self-control; reasonable; rational),vigilant in prayer and resist the temptations

of the devil.

In short, Im encouraging you to be fore-

warned of the devils schemes, be wise from

the word of God, and have a discerning spirit

and attitude in life. Please note it is not my

intention to make you paranoid and start

seeing demons behind every bush! Once

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In This IssueEditorials .................................................................................................... Page 4Opinion & Commentary .............................................................................Page 7

Teen Refresh..............................................................................................Page 10

Business Directory .................................................................................... Page 15

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Rev. Dr. Roosevelt and Dr. Nurame

Austin & Family

My husband, Henry G. Marsh, was an avid and devoted

believer in Saginaw Habitat for Humanity. He gave monetarily,

his time, his mental capacities in helping solve problems,

and his friendship because he truly believed in the concept of

helping those who were willing to help themselves to attain

affordable housing. It not only helps the family put down

roots but also gives the children of the family an example and

a stability that they might not have had before. We should all

thank God for Habitat for Humanity and do all we can to support their efforts as they

continue this much needed and essential work. Money---whether pennies or dollars-

--and people willing to give of their time and talents arewhat will keep this organization viable in our community,

building new housing or refurbishing older homes so that

affordable housing stays affordable. God Bless Habitat

for Humanity in all its endeavors.

Sincerely, Ruth C. Marsh315 W. Holland Avenue, 48602

989-753-5200


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Editorials

The Image of SaginawBy Pastor Charles H. Coleman, D.C.E.For The Michigan Banner

There is a great

deal of discussion

and consideration

regarding the direction

that the City of

Saginaw must take

over the next several

years as we continueto rebuild our

community. Rebuilding our community

is not an overnight process as it did not

take just a few years for our community

to reach the level of problems that we

are dealing with right now. Much of the

discussion should be based on how, we, as

citizens and residents of this community,

approach and care for our community.Several years ago a nickname was

adopted for our community that many

of us really dislike. This nickname is

SAGNASTY. This is one of the worst

tags that could be put on a community. This

nickname suggests that this is a community

that is not worth living in. It suggests that

it is a dirty community. It suggests that

the residents of the community are vulgar,

dirty, and backward. It is not a name thatcan be worn with pride. People who hear

this nickname are convinced, without

visiting the community, or meeting the

people here, that it is not a good place to

live, work and raise a family.

This is not true. Saginaw is a good place

to live, work and raise a family. And it is

getting even better. While we may not get

back to the days when there were 40,000

General Motors type jobs in the area, we areseeing job growth in multiple sectors. While

we may never see a population of 100,000

again, the population drop has slowed, and

is slowly turning around. There are people

moving back into the City, and there are

companies looking at our community to

develop jobs and opportunities here. We can

help in this growth by making sure that the

image of our community is good.When we have to change the rules for

opportunities such as Friday Night Live so

that there is an age restriction that is not good

for our image. When we spend more money

on police protection than we do any sector

of the budget that suggest that our priorities

are misplaced. When the lead stories in

the news are always negatives, this is not

positive for our image. All of us have to be

involved in changing the image. Parents,the young people that are out causing the

problems are our children. We cannot lame

program organizers for working to insure

that their programs are successful. If we

want our children to participate, then, we

have to go with them to the programs and

keep them under control.

We cannot blame the media for

publishing the negative stories, but

we can ask them to also talk about the positives that are happening in our

community. Where were the stories about

the successful Gospel Fest? Where are the

positive stories about the summer youth

program at the Houghton Jones Resource

Center this summer? Where are the

positive stories about all of the Vacation

Bible Schools going on in the community?

Where are the positive stories about thedevelopment of New Life Ministries and

their community recreation area? Know

that positive stories dont sell ads, but

they do move the image of a community.

We should have a contest looking for

a positive nickname for Saginaw. I am

asking all of us to stop using the nickname

Sagnasty, and come up with something

that better shows what a great community

we live in.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

National Memorial Dedication

The official dedication for the Martin Luther King, Jr.,

National Memorial will occur on Sunday, August 28, 2011, the

48th anniversary of the Washington March, and Dr. Kings

historic I Have A Dream speech. Additional information at

DedicateTheDream.org.


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Received an MD degree in 1992 from University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan andperformed his surgical residency at Northwestern University. Board certified from the American Board of Surgery in1998/2007. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Timothy Hackett, M.D.Received an MD degree in 2004 from the University of Toledo Health Sciences College of Medicine.He performed his surgical residency at The Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, OH.

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Michael W. Sullivan, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Received an MD degree in 1993 from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ. Dr. Sullivan com-pleted his surgical residency at Northwestern University and a fellowship in vascular surgery at Rush University,Chicago, IL in 1999. Board certified general surgery 1999/2007 and vascular surgery 2002.Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Dying Father Inspires SVSU Student to Great SuccessChandler Benjamin

is the kind of student

all professors dream ofgetting, in the words

of Alan Freed, Clifford

H. Spicer Chair

in Engineering at

Saginaw Valley State

University. Freeds

dream student is the

product of a dying fathers dream for his son.

I visited my father in the hospital a week

before he passed, Benjamin recalled. He

told me, Son, you need to get up and go

back to school and do something with your

life. Right after that conversation, I got in

my car, drove to SVSU and applied for the

physics program.

In the three years that followed, Benjamin

compiled an impressive record of achievement.

He served as president of SVSUs physics club.He has been inducted into the physics honor

society Sigma Pi Sigma. While a student, he

even served on a search committee to select

new physics faculty.

A resident of Saginaw, Benjamin, 35, had

completed an associates degree at Washtenaw

Community College in Ann Arbor. For several

years, he worked in various entry-level jobs.

Benjamin had reservations about returning

to school, but they quickly disappeared upon

arriving at SVSU.

The commitment to the students is

extraordinary, Benjamin said. All of my

professors were willing to bend over backwards

so that I succeeded.

After graduating from SVSU Monday,

Aug. 15, Benjamin will take his talents to

the University of Wisconsin-Madison to pursue a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics.

He is familiar with his destination, having

completed an internship last summer at the

schools Synchrotron Radiation Center.

Freed, who worked for more than 20

years at NASAs John H. Glenn Research

Center, is confident Benjamin will stand out,

even among some of the brightest minds in

physics.

He definitely has the raw talent to excel

in this chosen endeavor, Freed said, but

that is just a small piece of what it takes to

succeed in this discipline. It is his sincere

dedication and personal drive that will

separate him from his peers.

P.u.n.k.d.continued from page 2

again, this is not about magnifying the devil.

Ifanyone isa punk itsthedevil! But

even punks can do a lot of damage if we

dont exercise our authority over them. The

bible teaches that the spirit we know now

as the devil was kicked out of heaven, fell

to earth, began to wreak havoc on Gods

people and was ultimately behind the evil

influences that motivated people to crucifyour Lord and Savior Jesus. But the bible also

tells us that God knew the devils plan and

used it to bring salvation to the world. In

fact, the bible says that if the princes of this

world (spiritual and otherwise) had known

the wisdom and plan of salvation God had

for humanity, they would not have crucified

the Lord of Glory! If this was written just

after Jesus was crucified, one might say

devilyoujustgotPunkd!

Bishop Ronald E. Chipp is the Senior Pastor of

Faith Harvest Church, 1734 N. Mason, Saginaw, MI.

Contact Bishop Chipp at: [email protected]

or phone: (989)799-4200.

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Tip 1 write a personal statement thatexplains why you need support. It should talk

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compelling and heartfelt. If you are a student

in school, have a teacher or professor read it

and edit it to make it better. Keep it in a saved

file ready for when you find a source.

Tip 2 ask up to 5 unrelated people for

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Tip 3 get your familys financial

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income data, monthly expenses, and tax

returns at a minimum. Make copies and keep

them in a file for quick access.

Tip 4 clean up your social networking

sites. If you have negative comments, friends

to put up iffy photos or videos, or anything

that would cast you in a negative light, getrid of it. Make sure that you block anyone

who could sabotage your efforts.

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This article isnt really about sports. Its

about bigotry.

In baseball, the Detroit Tigers are battling

the Cleveland Indians for a championship.

Even if you do not care a lick about baseball,

check out the Cleveland Indians logo. Its

a bug-eyed, buck-toothed chieftain painted

bright red with a savage grin and a combative

head feather.

Randall Robinson, a scholar and activist

who published The Debt a decade ago,

included a chapter on racist team logos and

nicknames. He was watching a televised

ballgame. A star player at the time named

David Justice came to bat for Cleveland.

Justices jersey and helmet were resplendentwith the teams farcical wild Indian mascot.

Im looking at Justice, Robinson writes

with powerful irony. If the face on the logo

was black or brown (instead of red), it would

incite urban riots, so patent is its insult.

Native Americans apparently are fair

game for this sort of unguarded bias because

so few of them survived the genocide of the

18th and 19th centuries.

Consider the nickname for Washingtons pro football team. I wont include this

nickname because The Michigan Banner

does not publish racial slurs, and this is the

R-word for persons of Native American

Cleveland Indians Logo Reflects Racism In Team Mascots And NicknamesBy Mike Thompson

For The Michigan Banner

heritage.

Chippewas or Hurons or Seminoles,

are legitimate nicknames because they honor

peoples who occupied America long before

the Pilgrims. In contrast, the R-word is a

slur on skin color. There is no tribe or ethnic

group named for the R-word. Still, we hear

sportscasters proclaim such ignorant inanities

as, The (R-words) massacred the (Dallas)

Cowboys.

Racism may not be intended, but the effect

is the same.

Randall Robinson finds cause to become

cynical and sarcastic. He imagines sports

nickname slurs against groups other than

Native Americans. He portrays a scenarioin which the Washington Blackskins, with a

logo portraying a caricatured Aunt Jemima,

prepare for a big game against the Chicago

Mafia, whose helmets display an image of

Al Capone. He asks how this would be worse

than the R-words mass circulation. Great

question.

Fan behavior can be just as bad as team

logos or nicknames. Supporters of the Atlanta

Braves in major league baseball, the KansasCity Chiefs in pro football, and the Florida

State Seminoles in college sports, perform

mock tomahawk chops while filling the air

with a war chant - OH, oh-OH-oh-oh ..... OH,

oh-oh-oh-oh. And theres some moron at

Cleveland Indians games who sits in the top

row and bangs a war drum to help get the

spectators fired up.

Ive been asked, in effect: Well, Mister

Sensitive Caucasian, if youre so geeked

about these nicknames and mascots andlogos, then why dont you object to Notre

Dames Fighting Irish? True enough, Im

part Irish and I havent been in an actual

fight since grade school. So maybe I should

be offended. But its only Fighting Irish.

Its not Fighting Micks.

Step One: Get rid of the Washington pro

football teams nickname. Step Two: Discard

the Cleveland Indians logo. Step Three:Inform those idiot tomahawk choppers that

they look like theyre doing a Hitler salute in

slow motion.

Call me politically correct. Say I dont

have a sense of humor. We will return to

Randall Robinson for a closing statement:

The varieties of bigotry spring from a

common root. To tolerate one form, either

wittingly or not, is to accept all the rest. ...

A slur against any group by a member ofanother can never go unremarked if society

is to have a long-term future.

The Saginaw Valley State University

Cardinal Athletic Club will host a Meet theCardinals Luncheon on August 24, 2011

at the Cardinal Athletic Club Tent located

atop the home berm at Wickes Stadium on

the campus of SVSU. This event will give

fans a chance to meet current coaches and

Meet the Cardinals Luncheon players from all teams for the upcoming fall

season. Fans will also get an opportunity tosee the recent additions to Wickes Stadium and

the Saginaw Valley campus.

The luncheon will begin at noon, with

tours of the new SVSU Recreational & Fitness

Center and Wickes Memorial Stadium to

follow. The cost for the event is $8.00 for

2011 Cardinal Athletic Club Members and$10.00 for non-members. Payment will

be accepted at the luncheon; however pre-

registration is required by August 17. Call

989-964-4214 or email [email protected] to

register.


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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 f undamentals that built Saginaw

long ago and they are the principals that will

move us forward toward a bright future.

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

gap between bank loans

and additional needs.

SEDC offers loans

of up to $220,000

for commercial real

estate, machinery

and equipment, and

inventory

Business must be

located within the

City of Saginaw

Additional

requirements

are available by

contacting us.

InvestIng In Your successBusiness Loans

Mary Hart, Loan Support

1315 S. Washington Ave., Room 207

Saginaw, MI 48601

Phone: 989-759-1395 Fax: 989-759-1734

Email: [email protected]

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PeopleWithaDisabilityCanGetaTickettoWorkBy Cynthia W. Edwards

Social Security

Public Affairs Specialist

Millions of

Americans receive

disability benefits

from Social Security

and there could be

good news for many

of those who want

to work. A free and

voluntary programcalled Ticket to Work gives individuals

who receive Supplemental Security Income

(SSI) or Social Security disability benefits

access to meaningful employment while

maintaining control over benefit choices.

Ed Bairos, a farmer and mechanic, went

back to the work he loved with the help of

the Ticket program. He began receiving

Social Security disability benefits after

suffering from severe arthritis, complicated by a knee injury that would require 20

surgeries. He was concerned about losing

the cash payments and health care he needed

to survive and worried that employers might

not want to hire him.

Then Bairos learned about the Ticket to

Work program when he received a notice

in the mail from Social Security. The notice

was a ticket that Bairos could use with

an employment network of his choosing.

Employment networks are organizations

that offer specialized services such as career

counseling, job search assistance, vocational

rehabilitation and training. Bairos decided

to use his ticket with an employment

network and returned to work. He continued

to receive health care and cash benefits

because of work incentives, which are

special considerations that make it easier forbeneficiaries to explore whether going back

to work is right for them.

Pleased with Bairos industry knowledge

and skills as a farm manager, his employer

gave him a promotion and a raise. Now he

is self-sufficient, working for another division

within the company.

Bairos earns more money than he would

have by relying solely on disability benefits.

By using his Ticket, Bairos medical reviews

were put on hold and he is eligible to receive

Medicare coverage

for up to eight and

a half years afterdiscontinuing his

disability payments.

Returning to

work has made

me whole again,

especially being

able to work in the

area that I love. My

self-esteem was

at its lowest whenI wasnt working

and on disability.

Returning to work

not only improved

my self-worth but

also my financial

wealth. The Ticket to

Work program and

the ability to keep

my Medicare was the

reason I was able to

return to work, he

said.

If you receive

Social Security or

SSI benefits due

to disability, are

between 18 and 64

years old and want towork, getting started

is easy.

Visit www.

socialsecurity.gov/

work for more

information on the Ticket to Work program

and work incentives. You also may call (866)

968- 7842 (TDD (866) 833-2967) to learn

how going back to work may affect your

benefits.


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With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Eleanor Josaitis, Co-founder of Focus: HOPE, who devoted the last 43 years of her life to

making a difference in this community. She was such a remarkable woman, said CEO William F. Jones, Jr. Her loss is immeasurable, but

we are firmly committed and well positioned to make her work continue.

Focus: HOPE Co-founder Eleanor Josaitis, whose passion for justice gave hope and opportunities to countless thousands for well over

four decades, passed away August 9, 2011.

Josaitis died 14 years after the passing of Father William T. Cunningham with whom she founded Focus: HOPE in the wake of the 1967Detroit riots. At her side were her husband of 55 years, Donald; her five children, and other family and friends.

The housewife turned civil rights activist dedicated the last 43 years of her life to intelligent and practical action to overcome racism,

poverty and injustice as proclaimed in the Focus: HOPE mission statement. She became a national advocate for a food program designed to

meet the nutrition needs for children and seniors; a proponent of job training programs that gave women and minorities access to the financial

mainstream, and a passionate Detroiter who strove to revitalize the city and its neighborhoods.

Theres no greater way to eliminate racism and poverty than to see that people have education, skills, jobs and opportunities in life, she

frequently said.

Josaitis is widely regarded as a leader who fought with courage and tenacity for causes close to her heart. She experienced the jubilation

of winning Congressional approval of a national food program that has assisted hundreds of thousands of low income families; the loneliness

of a lengthy, and eventually victorious, federal discrimination lawsuit against a local employer; and the satisfaction of providing job trainingand support services that have put more than 11,000 talented men and women into successful, good-paying careers. Eleanors passion and

vision will live on and be an inspiration as the work of Focus: HOPE continues.

Eleanor M. Josaitis Fund for Focus: HOPE

For memorial contributions, the family has designated the

Eleanor M. Josaitis Fund for Focus: HOPE.

Your donations can be sent to:

Focus: HOPE

Eleanor M. Josaitis Fund for Focus: HOPE1355 Oakman Boulevard

Detroit, MI 48238

You may also visit www.focushope.edu or call 313.494.5500

Memorial messages may be left at facebook.com/focushope and spauldingcurtin.com.

August 10, 2011Eleanor Josaitis: Passionate civil rights activist



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Teen Refresh

Keys to a Successful CommunityBy DeShire Lawson with Detavious Shorter

The Michigan Banner Media Interns

Mary Washington

has a youthful energy

and during our

interview with her

we also recognized

the personality of a

champion. Born in

Opelousas, Louisiana,

she would often as a

young girl work in the

cotton fields alongside her grandmother.

The faith of her grandmother would help

her to endure and to continue throughout

life no matter what the circumstances were.

She also credits her mother and father with

her community activist spirit. I remembermy mom and dad helping the neighborhood

when there was a need, she said. After

marrying she moved to Saginaw, eventually

becoming the mother of 6 children, five

daughters and one son.

Continuing in the path of community

involvement, she saw a need in the

neighborhood when GM was laying off workers,

and begun to work with the unemployed and

formerly incarcerated community members to

form programs and activities so they would not

return to their previous life. Also, she formed a

group, Baraka Actors for community activities

for the youth.

Ms. Washington has been a member of

numerous organizations, including American

Promise, NAACP and 1000 Leaders Initiative.

She has also been an 8 -year trustee of the

Library Board of Public Libraries in Saginaw.

At the urging of Ruben Daniels, Ms. Washington

applied for the position of a community affairs

specialist, and attained the position at the office

of U.S. Senator Carl Levin.I believe the most important factor in

society today is the youth, The youth need to

be inspired and helped by supplying the tools

needed to aid in their education, she says. As

founder of GYASC, Global Youth Awareness

Star Club, she believes a great work can be

done. The organization begun to function a

few months ago, but it has been in the creative

process for over a year. GYASC will help the

youth if they have a lack of resources, offer

free tutoring and items needed for school.

What is special about this group is that the

youth are the leaders, and is responsible for

planning the events and different topics that

are important to our teens today.

On August 27, at Union Park, Global

Youth Awareness Star Club will host a health

and education resources festival. The focus

will be on the many health issues that affect

the communities of today, such as, AIDS/HIV,

obesity, and cancer. Also, available will be

information on business management, career

planning, writing, public speaking, and muchmore. Guest speakers will be there, including

nine year old, Angel Mykel Edwards, who

will be talking about the goodness of God.

Ms. Washington believes that education,

making a difference, and thinking out of the

box will make a difference, and are the keys

to a successful community.

ThinkingAbouttheGameofBasketballBy Alex Harper

The Michigan Banner Media Intern

When I think about

the game of basketball,

I think about hanging

with friends and

playing a game, or

two. I think the game

of basketball is more

than just balling,

it is also leadership

and teamwork. Playing the game requires

great discipline because you must have exact

timing and be a good shooter so practice makes

perfect. Basketball is also an excellent way to

stay in shape throughout your young years,

and into adulthood, which is seen by our NBA

players. Another plus of course is the salary

and travel around the world.

I guess you can tell I love the game and

have had dreams of a career in basketball, but

who hasnt had those dreams that play and

love the game. I have been playing for years

and I have never gotten bored with the game

because it is new each time. The game is

fun and I guess people think I should be a

natural, because I am 66. So when you

think of a sport that will give you great teamplay, will get you into shape, and is great fun.

Think basketball!

Nowback to that dream, it is 2013,

drafted by the Detroit Pistons


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America Needs aComprehensive

Plan for the FutureBy Chet Allen

In my opinion,

every endeavor works

best with a plan. What

is Americas plan for

energy, educating our

youth, job creation,

clean water waste

disposal, and a

sustainable safety-

net for our seniors? These are just a few

areas that need our immediate attention.

The music group Tower of Power told us

back in the 70s, There is only so much

oil in the ground. The possible energy

alternatives are known, and some are

in use, such as solar, wind, and nuclear.

However, this piece-meal approach willnot get the job done.

There has been a lot of recent talk

and discussion about the fact that

American oil companies are government-

subsidized. They are, and have been since

the early 20th century. This policy was

initiated during the time it became clear

the automobile was here to stay and a

fueling network needed to be established

nationwide (along with roads and bridges). The Federal Government took

on the role of subsidizer to this private

industry, presumably in the National

Interest, and in the process created an

environment in which multiple industries

would grow; including oil, automobile,

steel, agriculture, construction, textile,

and shipping to name a few, leading to

the Gilded Age and a second Industrial

Revolution.

Last yearBig Oil, as an industry, made

more in profit than any other industry

in world history. Two things are now

clear. Big Oilno longer needs subsidies,

and, since there is only so much oil in the

ground, it is time, as a national plan toinvest our monetary resources in the energy

of the future. Another thing is clear as well,

special interestgroups have gained so

much influence over government it will be

extremely difficult for this Nation to move

as one.Chet Allen is an accomplished musician

and plays often in the Great Lake Bay

Region.


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Project 26 USA Making a DifferenceBy James Falls

The Michigan Banner

Flint- Its been three

years since the former

Flint and Saginaw

resident Rickey

Hampton Sr., had a

vision of bringing the

best basketball players

from both cities to

compete in an all-star

game. With the help of the InternationalAcademy of Flint, the vision is still a reality.

On July 30, Hampton, founder and

president of Project 26 USA, hosted his third

annual Saginaw vs. Flint all-star game at the

International of Flint. The game was to honor

students who have excelled in the classroom

and on the basketball court. Project 26 USA

is a program that encourages young students

to stay in school.

The girls game lost its excitement when

a lack of communication happened amongst

the coaches and the players and only four

players from Saginaw arrived. Some couldnt

get rides out there (Flint) and the other were

late by the time we took off from our meeting

spot, said celebrity coach Flynn Hall. The

game would have been more thrilling if we

would have had more girls play. Showing no

remorse, the Flint girls took advantage and

cruised past Saginaw, 84-54, despite that the

game was only 4-on-4.

Kathy Thomas from Flint Hamady was thegame MVP with 21 points. She will take her

talents to Highland Community College in

Highland, Kansas. Thomas enjoyed the game,

but really wanted to take on all of Saginaws

best. The game would have been much more

fun if all of the Saginaw girls would have

shown up.

The Saginaw boys had a different outcome.

Down by 23 points early in the second half,

Coach Randy Rogers from Valley Lutheran

called a time-out in order for his team to

regroup. During the timeout, coach told us to

keep our heads and to play our game, said

Derrick Washington of Buena Vista. After the

timeout, the Saginaw all-stars drained eight

3-pointers to take a one-point lead, which

eventually secured a 113-99 win against the

Flint all-stars.

Washington and Steven Juengel of

Bullock Creek were the co-MVP of the

game.

Juengel, who was the leading scorer with28 points, made a statement to the people in

the gymnasium. I just played my game,

Juengel said. Everybody underestimated

me because my school is small and nobody

usually knows about it. Washington has

signed with Delta College and Juengel is

looking to walk-on at Grand Valley State

University.

Hampton was satisfied with the outcome

for the third consecutive year. Each year the

event just keeps getting better and better,

Hampton said. According to Hampton, a

student drops of out school every 26 seconds,

reasoning for the contribution to the name of

the foundation. That saddens me that we

have so many young people dropping out of

school, Hampton said. We really have to

fix that in any way that we can.

From Left Co-MVPs Steven Juengel and Derrick Washington Photo James Falls

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Saginaw, MI

For More Information Contact

William Scott 989-755-7159


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Midland, MI The Michigan Small

Business & Technology Development

Center Great Lakes Bay is pleased to offer

a free Fundamentals of Starting a Business

seminar at Grace A. Dow Memorial

Library at 1710 W St. Andrews in Midland

on September 1, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to8:30 p.m.

For more information about MI-

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Business Lawyers forBusiness People

Humphreys,Campbell,

Dust & Humphreys,P.C.Attorneys and Counselors at Law

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Larry D. Camel

1418 S. Warren

Saginaw, MI 48601

989-755-6604

The Public Libraries of Saginaw

is now offering e-books that can

be downloaded to e-book readers

and portable devices that support

the e-pub or PDF formats. These

include, among many others, the

nook, Kobo, and Sony e-readers

and also the Apple iPad, iPhone,

iPod touch, Motorola Droid andBlackBerry portable devices. You

can find e-books listed under the

Overdrive section of the webpage

located in the right-hand column.

www.saginaw.lib.mi.us/

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We worry about what a child will

become tomorrow, yet we forget that

he is someone today. ~Stacia Tauscher


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Business DirectoryAttorneysJohn D. L. HumphreysHumphreys, Campbell, Dust & Humphreys, P.C.Building A , Suite One, 5090 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 792-2522 Fax (989) 792-3881E-Mail [email protected]

AuthorsW. James Richardson1356 Woodside StreetSaginaw, MI988-753-0233www.wjamesrichardson.com

AutoMcDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc.5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603Leon V. WashingtonSales & Leasing [email protected]

Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI989-792-2453

Bakeries

Lighthouse Bakery285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099

Banquet FaciitiesAndersen Enrichment CenterLisa Hall120 Ezra Rust DriveSaginaw, [email protected]

Rowan - West Facility1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan989-753-3475

BeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-755-2666/989-755-3883

Reection of U Too2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-753-4600

Shea GalleriaDee HollowayBarber/Stylist1703 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-245-5479

Shea GalleriaMonicas1703 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-484-0259

Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan

989-992-2600

Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338

Unique Cuts II3125 E. HollandSaginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338

Carroton Pubic SchoosCraig C. DouglasSuperintendentP.O. Box 517Carrollton, MI 48724(989) 754-1475Fax (989) 754-1470Direct Dial (989) 399-8860

[email protected] Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community ServicesSheilda BraddockPresident/CEOHuman Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan

989-753-0411

ComputersCreative ComputersLathan Wilson (Buddy)

817 East GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607

989-755-9290

DentistsJack Weston Nash DDSCosmetic and Restorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

FinanceKarenLawrence-Webster.comFinancial Advisors

AXA Advisors, LLC4800 Fashion Square Blvd.,Suite 220Saginaw, Michigan [email protected](989)797-3281

Food & DiningSpencers Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.com

Graphics/DigitaTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-752-5540

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Housing AgencyCircle of LoveHousing Counseling AgencyPamelia D. Brazil1809 Durand StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-921-0569www.circleoovecdc.org

Heating and CooingHORIZON

Azola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell

PubicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

ReatorsCentury 21Atonya F. Patterson, Realtor5580 State St., Suite 4Saginaw, Michigan 48603

989.921.7000 ofce989.284.1465 [email protected]

RestaurantsA Touch of Cajun228 W Genesee AveSaginaw, MI 48602989-755-7507Hours Mon-Tues-Wed 11am to 7pmThur-Fri-Sat 11am to 10pmatouchofcajuncuisine.comlocated in the Riverviewshopping Plaza

Brother Arthurs Fish & More2522 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI989-752-0200

Kings Fish-N-MoreEddie KingOwner & Chef1202 N. Washington AveSaginaw, Michigan 48601(989) 252-43042 way# 131*433*10322Catering Available Upon Request

Rite Spot

1205 LapeerSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001

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

Kennys Clothes310 Johnson St.Saginaw, MI

989-753-4552 [email protected]

TaiorsExecutive TailoringChristopher E. EddingtonMaster Tailor418 Court StreetSaginaw, MI [email protected] hour service

Tax Services

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

TransportationMcFadden Charter Service, LLCHoward McFadden1200 E. Moore Rd.Saginaw, Michigan989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461

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Saginaw

Flint

Bay City

Lansing

Second Baptist ChurchPastor Seth Doyle1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd.Bay City, MI(989) 893-3937

Antioch Baptist ChurchPastor Lewis Randolph1083 E. Stewart Ave.Flint, MI 48505

(810) 789-2931

Deliverance Church of Godin ChristElder Zack Smith, Sr.3311 Mildred StreetFlint, Michigan(810) 785-0094

St. Stephens Community Church

Reverend Herman Haller1007 Kimberly DriveLansing, MI 48912(517) 484-2180

Bethel AME ChurchPastor P. David Saunders535 Cathay St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-7011

Bethlehem Baptist ChurchPastor Ernest W. Bothuel3309 Bundy StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-5866

Bread of Life Harvest CenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603

(989) 790-7933

Christ Disciples BaptistPastor Eddie Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

Church of ChristMinister James Sanderson1325 N. Center RoadSaginaw, MI 48638(989) 790-2707

World Outreach Campusof GreaterColeman Temple MinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd.Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

Corinthian Baptist Church

Pastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-1820

Faith Harvest ChurchBishop Ronald E. ChippFaith Harvest Church1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Greater Williams TempleBishop H.J. Williams608 RemingtonSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

JacobsLadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602

989-799-6601

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis WashingtonPhone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org

Mt. Moriah Missionary

Baptist ChurchReverend Johnie F. Edwards Sr.130 North 11th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601Church (989) 754-6371Fax (989) 754-5670E-mail: [email protected]

Mt.NeboBaptist

Pastor Willie R. Hill, Jr.1111 N. 29th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-5777

Mt. Olive Baptist ChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith1114 N. 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-8064

New Beginnings Life ChangingMinistries

Pastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650

New Birth Missionary BaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604

New Christ Community

Pastor Dr. Eugene Seals3302 Grant St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3357

New Covenant Christian CenterPastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485

New Faith Temple COGICElder Charles H. Coleman

2118 Burt Street

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 752-3880

New Life Baptist ChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

New Life Full Gospel ChurchElder Zachary Williamson1200 East Genesee Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 746-0764

New Mt. Calvary BaptistPastor Robert Donald3610 Russell StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801

Prince of Peace Baptist ChurchPastor Robert B. Corley725 N. 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-2841

St. Paul BaptistPastor Vincent D. McMillon

120 N. 15th

St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023

Saginaw Valley CommunityPastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St. Lukes CMEPastor Charles Braddock

1121 TuscolaSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

TabernacleBaptistChurchRev. Thomas J.London810 Cathay StreetSaginaw, MI. 48601(989) 753-5282

Transforming Life Ministries

Pastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573

Truevine Baptist ChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621




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NON PROFIT DIRECTORYA.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107

Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181

Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 Patterson Rd.Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706

989-892-6723Circle of Love1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377

Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538

Faith, Hope, & charity MissionPOB 5546Saginaw, MI 48603

989-792-8121

Family & Children Services2806 DavenportSaginaw, MI 48602989-790-7500

CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan Avenue

Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.org

First Ward Community Center1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565

Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660

Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240

Nathan Weidner ChildrensAdvocacy Ctr.715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345

Operation Reach119 S. Jefferson Avenue

Saginaw, MI989-754-4444

Pastor Larry CamelNew Birth Missionary Baptist Church1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-6604

The Salvation Army2030 N. CarolinaSaginaw, MI 48602989-793-8371

The Saginaw Community Foundation100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545

Women of ColorsPOB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286




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STDPrevention

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Financialliteracytraining

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Scholarshipworkshops

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Operation Outreach is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located at 119 S. Jefferson Ave, in Saginaw. Our programming consists of:

Sunday Worship services are also hosted with Greater Community Kingdom Church that has a mission to seek those difficult to reach

spiritually. For additional information call 989-754-4444.

Operation Outreach

Current Volunteer Opportunities In Saginaw CountyTo volunteer your services or to donate goods, please call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216,

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Pastor Dempsey Allen and

1st Lady Dorothy Allen

Elder Dempsey Allen, Pastor

Jacobs Ladder Ministries1926 Fairfield Street

Saginaw, MI 48602

989.799.6601

www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org




Saginaw Valley Community Church3660 Hermansau Dr.

Saginaw, MI 48603

Sunday10:00 am Morning Service6:30 pm Young Adults Life Group Bible

Study/WorshipMonday7:00 pm Young Adults Life Group Soaking

7:00 pm Womens Life GroupTuesday(2nd & 4th) 10: am 3:00 pm Heavens

Manna Food Distribution

7:00 am Mens Life Group6:30 pm Prayer Night

10:00 am & 7:00 pm Healing RoomsWednesday6:30 pm Equipping Classes

Thursday1:00 & 6:30 pm Healing roomsFriday

(1st & 3rd) 9:30 am Oasis for WomenSaturday

6:00 pm Youth Service

We are proud to partner with The Michigan Banner in

advancing the Kingdom of God throughout the Saginaw Valley

and beyond. To join with people of the highest integrity is an

honor for us and to promote all that God is doing in this region is

an awesome privilege. You bring light in the darkness and hope to

all who are uplifted and enlightened by this publication. You are

true encouragers and light bearers and we bless all that you are

doing in this community and beyond. May God continue to move

through you and this fine work.Pastor Dick and Pat Sayad

Saginaw Valley Community Church

CelebratingaHalfCenturyofHealing

St. Marys of Michigan Standish Hospital 50th Anniversary

St. Marys of Michigan is proud to acknowledge our affiliate hospital in Standish for 50 years of service. St. Marys of Michigan

Standish Hospital is a medical center of excellence for Northeastern Michigan.

To commemorate this momentous milestone, St. Marys of Michigan Standish Hospital is inviting the public to attend a 50th

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1502 Court St., Saginaw, MI 48602 989.327.2338Now 2 ocations!!

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Mt. Olive Institutional

Missionary Baptist

Church

Reverend Dr. Marvin

T. Smith, Pastor

Presents

The 4th Annual

Back-To-School Event

A Fresh Start

August 27, 2011

9 am 2pm

9-10 am Registration

& Display Tables

Featured Panelist:

Kendrick Kemp,

Coordinator

Saginaw Promise Zone

For additional

Information call

989-752-8064

Mt. Olive Baptist,

1114 N. 6th Street,Saginaw, MI

Global Youth Awareness Star Clubs

Annual Health and Educational Resource Festival

August 27, 2011 at Unity Park in Saginaw, Mi

Located: Norman & Leon Scott- 12:00pm -6:00pm

Fun for the whole family & Free Food and more!


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The ComForcare Mission

To improve the quality of life and level of independence

for every client and family receiving our services

ComForcare is focused on four initiatives that we

believe are critical to the well being of seniors

Fall Prevention

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Chronic Disease Management

Transition of Care

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

989-752-5501 989-752-5503 FAX Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

Wilbert J. and Alois B. Smith

Owner/Operators

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Home Care Agency320 S. Washington Avenue,

Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607

$5.00 off for new or transferred RX!

Great Opportunity!Part-time and full-time sale positions available!!

Call 989.791.3575 for informationSaginawCountyRepublican

Womens Family Picnic

The Saginaw County Republican Womens Club will hold

their annual Meet Your GOP Candidates Family Picnic on

Thursday, August 18th, from 6:00-9:00pm. The picnic will be at

4520 Midland Rd., Saginaw, MI (1/2 mile South of Tittabawassee

Rd.). Guests of Honor will include many State, County and

Local Republican candidates and office holders. The public is

invited and free will donations are appreciated.

There will be outdoor dinner and desserts. Besides a fun

evening, they will also provide the latest update on Saginaw and

Michigan redistricting lines as well as the Michigan GOP decisionfor August 2012 Primary election process. Remember, 2012

is just around the corner: come meet your fellow conservative

activists and start planning our victory! For more information

call Sandra at 989-790-0285.

A leader who produces other leaders multiples their influences.

John C. Maxwell


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