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Commentary

First of all, to

suggest that the fail-

ure of the rollout of

the Affordable Care

Act (ACA) is Presi-

dent Obamas Ka-

trina is a preposter-

ous argument that isbaseless at its core

because the memory

of Hurricane Katrina is a bad memory that would

make you feel sick when you think of the woe-

ful incompetence of former president George W.

Bush when the levees broke that led to Katrina.

Countless numbers of people died in the storm,

prisoners drowned in their cells, families became

homeless, children could not connect with their

parents as many precious lives were shatteredin the face of a Bush administration that did not

show any sense of urgency in intervening.

The world watched in shock. Nations offered

to help but an egotistical administration turned

down the offers even as its people continued

to suffer and die. Some are still haunted by the

trauma of Katrina which chose a mass underclass

of Blacks in New Orleans as its victims. So the

health law cannot be compared. Katrina is only

comparable to the terrorist attacks of September

2001. Out of respect for the victims of Katrina,lets stop the foolish comparative analysis.

But the truth is that the Obama administra-

tion messed up. President Obama admitted that

in his press conference last week during which

he shouldered responsibility for the ACA unveil-

ing which turned out to be a blunder. The result

has been utter frustration, anxiety, nervousness

and confusion among consumers now finding

themselves at the mercy of insurers and the news

of how high a deductible is going to be.

But what is interesting up to now is that noindividual or team has taken full responsibility

for what happened, except that Obama has been

the one doing most of the apology and promising

a new direction.

But whos in charge, Mr. President? Who did

you delegate to handle this rollout?

Yes, Health and Human Services Secretary

Kathleen Sebelius came to Detroit last week in

a public relations move to instill confidence that

the government is at work. It will take more than

just a stop in Detroit to get the health website

working.

Apparently, the White House and the entiremight of the federal government did not do what

was supposed to be done: execute a well coordi-

nated rollout and achieve the maximum impact

that the new law would have on people, just as

Obama campaigned on it. Or better still, the way

the Obama campaign diligently and meticulously

executed a massive strategy that had technology

front and center and got people listening, con-

tributing to the campaign website and connecting

with the campaign.Even though the federal government is

bogged down in bureaucracy, and is not a 24hour

campaign machine, that should not have stopped

the White House from planning a rollout with the

same effectiveness that the Obama campaigns

technological team had.

The president should have appointed a high

level panel charged with the responsibility of

overseeing the rollout and introducing them to

the nation as the ones responsible for the rollout.

That panel, among other things, should haveensured that the capacity of the website was such

that it could meet the demands of a certain num-

ber of consumers and that number should be

in the millions because we have 30 million

uninsured.

No excuses, a presidential panel ought to

have the force, might and resources to carry out

the most important domestic change in the last

five decades in this country. More importantly,

given that this is Obamas domestic policy legacy,

much detail and focus should have been placedon ensuring that the rollout was so well executed

that the presidents skeptics were proved wrong

and that his campaign theme promises were met.

I am unable to understand why and how the

administration failed on this. We are still yet to

know who in the White House was specifically

in charge of this rollout.

The preeminence of common sense beckons

on us that when something of this magnitude is

tied to your legacy or reputation, you want to en-

sure that all hands are on deck to make it right,

with no room for major mistakes.

Obama has enough critics and detractors toforce his administration to not give them any rea-

son to explain why their delegitimization cam-

paign against him should hold water.

This blunder by the administration reminds

me of Obamas first televised debate with Gov.

Mitt Romney, where he appeared drained and

tired and uninterested in the issues, which made

supporters of his re-election extremely nervous

on the night of the debate.

During last weeks sudden media briefing,the president appeared bored as if he was un-

familiar with the health law, as he struggled to

explain the flaws of the rollout that is supposed

to benefit millions who find themselves at the

crossroads of either a better insurance or a de-

ductible they cant even afford.

Lets be clear. The intention of the law is to

make health care affordable. The moral ground

for this is huge. No amount of criticism against

the rollout or subterfuge can take that away.

But something must be done about a law thatpassed and mustered every legitimate test from

the halls of Congress to the U.S. Supreme Court,

so that it reaches its eventual goal: insuring the

uninsured.

Some have said no need to make a big deal

out of a website crash or the unending technical

glitches the president said are being addressed.

That in the words of William Shakespeare this is

much ado about nothing.

Well, its easy to say that if you are not the

one on the computer shopping for health insur-ance every day, or receiving a deductible that is

several times higher than your mortgage or rent.

No matter how simple the glitches might

seem, the consequences are significant. Because

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LANSING Recently, Sen. Roger Kahn and stateRep. Gail Haines were given the Heroes of Breast Cancer

Leadership Award at the 19th Annual Karmanos Cancer

Institute Heroes of Breast Cancer Awards.

Kahn and Haines were recognized with the award due

to their leadership in championing equal access to oral

cancer treatment drugs in Michigan.

Being named a Hero of Breast Cancer is a humbling

honor, particularly for a physician. We are inspired by those

who are currently fighting breast cancer, mourn those who

have lost their battle and eternally grateful for those who

have won their fight, said Kahn, R-Saginaw. We all mustwork together to help craft public policy that will allow for continued research and I look forward to

continuing to advocate in the Legislature for pioneering institutions like Karmanos.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated

comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. The award honors individuals, corporations

and organizations that have distinguished themselves by educating people about breast cancer,

by conducting breast cancer research, and/or by promoting breast cancer awareness through early

detection, treatment and survivorship.

I am honored to receive this award from the Karmanos Cancer Institute, said Haines, R-Lake

Angelus. This organization does extraordinary work for the health and well-being of our communities,

state and nation. Their efforts truly change peoples lives and embody the spirit of hope.

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L-R Senator Roger Kahn, Kenneth

Dobson, Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, and

Rep. Gail Haines

I have known Jerome Buckley and have had dealings with the Michigan Banner staff from nearly

the very beginning. These are professional, friendly people who produce a professional publication

and I cant believe its been ten years! Happy Anniversary to the Michigan Banner and to all who are

associated with it.

Ken Santa

President & CEO

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Covenant HealthCare has received the 2014

Womens Choice Award ranking among Amer-

icas Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in

Obstetrics. The distinction is the only award thatidentifies the countrys best healthcare institu-

tions based on robust criteria that consider female

patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what

women say they want from a hospital, including

quality physician communications, responsive-

ness of nurses and support staff, cleanliness and

trusted referrals from other women.

We want everything about babies beingdelivered at Covenant HealthCare to be extraor-

dinary, said Carol Stoll, RN, BSN, MSA, VP/

Chief Nursing Officer. The highly skilled ob-

stetricians also help prepare for the most extraor-

dinary time for the mother and babies delivery.

And they all have the security and expertise of

Covenant HealthCare. With the only neonatal in-

tensive care unit in the Great Lakes Bay Region,and the most comprehensive services for women

before and after childbirth, Covenant HealthCare

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FROM P. 2, Mr. President

in addition to the propaganda machine that is

against implementing the new law, the adminis-

tration has helped that very machine in adding

confusion to the ACA.The Obama we know is one who executes

almost flawlessly and does so for the bigger pic-

ture and for posterity. Even against the advice of

some his advisors, the president pressed on the

ACA and got it passed in Congress. The Supreme

Court adjudicated it and Obama ran on that for his

re-election and won.

The final chapter of the long struggle of

this new law was the rollout, which should have

marked an era in government efficiency and less

bureaucracy. Instead, we were disappointed.And with this dismal rollout, the White House

subconsciously caved in to their critics, giving

them more fuel for their propaganda against the

law and the president.

On the merits of core competence, the new

law deserved a presidential rollout, not the kind

weve seen in recent weeks.

The presidents approval ratings are tanking

in the 40s and 30s. Beyond the politics of polling

must lie an Obama who must move quickly to res-

cue his health care legacy by appointing a team toaddress the existing and emerging problems, and

eventually make this law successfully and lasting.

I recommend that Obama appoint a Fix It

Panel, to further mitigate the damage of the roll-

out. I have no doubt anyone who receives a call

from Obama to serve on such a Fix It Panel,

would see it as an extraordinary honor to serve

the nation after receiving a call from the 44th

president of the United States.

For a start, here is how the presidents con-

figuration Fix It Panel should look like.

Howard Dean, former Vermont governor and

chair of the Democratic National Committee who

is a medical doctor, should serve on this panel.

Dean, who some say should have been the Health

and Human Services Secretary, is an outspoken

supporter of the law. A hard-nosed progressive,

he has been an advocate for a single- payer health

plan. He knows the politics of the issue and un-

derstands the crucial patient-doctor relationship.

Nancy Schlichting, the CEO of Henry FordHealth System in Detroit, a $4 billion organiza-

tion and one of the largest healthcare companies

in the country with 23,000 employees, should be

on this problem-solving panel.

On a panel like this it is important to have

someone like Schlichting who is running a large

health care system, not just technocrats, because

she brings invaluable human relation experience,

pragmatism and business management expertise

to bear on this issue based on her knowledge of

running a massive health care system. It pays tosee the perspective of the institutional health care

providers, not just the professionals.

Dr. Patricia Berg, professor of biochemistry

and molecular medicine at George Washington

University, where she directs the breast cancer re-

search laboratory, would make a strong addition

to the panel. In addition to developing vaccines,

Berg has been a relentless advocate against gov-

ernment cuts in cancer research.

Dr. Berg has been pushing politicians in

Washington, DC and state capitals to see and un-derstand the importance of saving lives with re-

search.

Nurses everywhere are on the front lines of

saving lives daily. If success of the law is predi-

cated on the need for better health outcomes, not

just processes, then nurses should be at the table.

Dorothy A. Obuya, a certified, registered re-

habilitation nurse in Texas, a state that has been

one of the strongest resistant blocks against

Obamacare, would bring the perspective of thou-

sands of nurses across the country who interfaces

daily with patients.

Conversations around fixing the health law

needs to go beyond the Washington punditry class

to involve hands-on health care professionals like

nurses.

The faith community is crucial to the suc-

cess of the health law, as weve seen the tension

between Catholic institutions and the Obama ad-

ministration over certain provisions of the law.

Hyepin Im, CEO of the Korean Churches forCommunity Development in California, who is

already a presidential appointee to the Corpora-

tion for National and Community Service, should

be on the panel.

Im, who was at the White House last week for

a meeting of faith-based leaders with the presi-

dent, stands at the intersection between faith,

family, politics and community development. The

panel will also require a brilliant legal mind that

understands how to navigate the media landscape

on the most complex legal matters relating to thevarious provisions of the law, and how they relate

to the uninsured and under-insured.

Because, lets face it, apart from the techni-

cal issues with the ACA website, the law suffered

media appreciation deficiencies (MAD).

Robert Beatty, a Florida attorney understands

what it will take to negotiate with the media por-

cupines. A partner at Adorno & Yoss and former

general counsel of the Miami Herald, Beattys

experience in a state like Florida, whose political

leaders are indifferent to the health care law, willprove helpful to the presidential panel.

Bankole Thompson is the editor of the Michi-

gan Chronicle and author of the forthcoming

2014 book on Detroit titled Rising From the

Ashes: Engaging Detroits Future with Cour-

age. His most recent book Obama and Chris-

tian Loyalty, deals with the politics of the reli-

gious right, black theology and the presidents

faith posture across a myriad of issues with an

epilogue written by former White House spokes-

man Robert S. Weiner. He is a political analyst

at WDET-101.9FM (Detroit Public Radio) and

a member of the weekly Obama Watch round-

table on WLIB-1190AM New York. Email him at

[email protected] and visit www.

bankolethompson.com.

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Washington -

Over the many years

that I have worked inthe Latino community

and the civil rights

movement, I have seen

the photo many times,

perhaps more than any

other photo. Often it is

dog-eared from having been on a wall for many

years, or pulled out of a wallet many times. Its

a photo of Cesar Chavez, weak from fasting over

many weeks. Next to him is Robert Kennedy,

who visited him and offered his support and soli-

darity during the fast. Chavez is leaning heavily

on Kennedy, who has his hand on Chavez arm;

one is smiling weakly, the other brightly. The

photo is dear to people who remember the years

of Chavez organizing farmworkers, bringing his

tremendous moral authority to their struggle.

The photo has been on my mind a great deal

this week, as another fighter for justice, my friend

Eliseo Medina, begins the second week of the

Fast for Families, which is taking place in a tent

near the U.S. Capitol. He, along with Rev. SamRodriguez, Dae Joong Yoon, Lisa Sharon Harper,

Cristian Avila, and Marco Grimaldo are fasting to

draw attention to the urgent need for immigration

reform.

I had the honor of visiting with the fasters and

hearing their stories on day nine of their water-

only fast, and I was deeply moved by their moral

commitment. They described why immigration

reform matters in their lives, as it does for Chris-

tian, a DREAMer who told me he is fasting for

his own chance at citizenship, to honor his par-

ents, and to call attention to the need for immi-

gration reform to keep his family from the threat

of separation. They shared with me their hopes

for achieving an immigration reform that feels

within reach, because the House of Representa-

tives has the support it needs to pass legislation,

and the coalition supporting it has unprecedented

depth and strength. They described empty stom-

achs but full hearts as they receive an outpour-

ing of support; to date, more than 3000 people

around the country have committed to fasting insolidarity.

For my part, I was honored to share that Pres-

ident Obama is deeply committed to this fight;

he knows that immigration reform is right for the

country, for the economy, and for our communi-

ties all around the country. He will keep pushing

until the job is done, and he and his team take

great inspiration from the sacrifice of a handful

of advocates who are following in the tradition

of Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King Jr. and Ma-

hatma Ghandi to bring compassion and commit-

ment to this debate.

Cecilia Muoz is the Assistant to the Presi-

dent and Director of the Domestic Policy Coun-

cil, which coordinates the domestic policy-mak-

ing process in the White House.

Source: White House.gov

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Business ~ Negocios

The Latino iConnect digital marketing con-

ference will be held on February 26, 2014 at So-

nys corporate building in San Diego, California

and will highlight the latest in internet marketing

trends and best practices. Tayde Aburto, Founder

of HISCEC said of the conference Its an honorto work with CORE Hispanic Sony Professional

Alliance, CHISPA, at Sony to organize Latino

iConnect. The conference will help small busi-

ness owners and professionals make the most

of their time and resources through the Internet

marketing tools that are so necessary in todays

competitive marketplace. Without the integral

knowledge the conference will impart, its so

much more challenging to take a companys mar-

keting efforts to the next level.

Also, you will have the opportunity to enterthe Shark Tank competition to win great prizes.

The competition is open to entrepreneurs and ex-

isting businesses wanting to grow. The deadline

to enter is 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014.

Four finalists in the competition will be chosen

to pitch their ideas to the Shark Tank judges on

February 26, at the Latino iConnect Conference.

Entrepreneurs and existing businesses can apply

at no charge. To apply email latino iconnect@

gmail.com, and include your name, contact info,

and a brief, NON-CONFIDENTIAL descriptionof your business/idea/product.

For additional information concerning the

conference contact the Hispanic Chamber of E-

Commerce at http://www.hiseb.com

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Intersection of Business & Wealth




Parys Liddell is an energetic, diligent, and

skillful young man who is on the road to realizing

his dreams at the age of 22. Presently, Liddell

is a Sales Consultant and Lincoln Certified

Representative in the Lincoln Department at

Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Dealership, located

at 4201 Bay Rd., where Gil Johnson, is President.

A graduate of Saginaw High School, and

Saginaw Valley African American Leadership

Training Institute, SVAALTI, Liddell, is from a

family of 9, and a lifelong resident of Saginaw.

In 2012, he obtained an Associate Degree

in Business Administration from Davenport

University, where he had the opportunity

through his studies to travel to London, Paris,

and Barcelona, Spain. Currently, a student atNorthwood University, he is pursuing a Bachelor

Degree in Dealership Management & Marketing.

An advocate of giving back, Liddell is a recipient

of the Michigan Commitment to Service Award

for having over 150 hours of volunteer work with

over 10 local nonprofit organizations.

My life has revolved around cars since I

started working at 15, now, I get to help people

with the knowledge Ive gained, represent the

best vehicles in the market, and I couldnt be

happier, Liddell says. My future plans are to own

a dealership, in the United States, and abroad.

I love my career in the car business because

it gives me the opportunity to help people get

answers from someone they can trust, Liddell

says. And I diligently strive to become betterevery day, and believe if we do it consistently we

can achieve anything we desire.

Millennial Business Spotlight

Pursuing the Future Goal

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Ga.- The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced thatfederal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses,

small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture

and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in Michigan

as a result of hail between June 10 and Aug. 2, 2013.

The disaster declaration includes the following counties: Bay, Calhoun,

Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee,

Livingston, Midland, Monroe, Oakland, sgnw, Sanilac, Shiawassee,

Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne.

When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help

farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Ad-

ministration issues a declaration to eligible entities affected by the same di-

saster, said Frank Skaggs, director of SBAs Field Operations Center East

in Atlanta.

Under this declaration, the SBAs Economic Injury Disaster Loan pro-

gram is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that

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Flint - Flint-based Secu-

rity Credit Union (SCU) re-

cently hired Butch King as loss

prevention manager. Prior to

joining the team at SCU, Kingserved as a loss mitigation su-

pervisor, collection team leader

and foreclosure specialist at

FirstMerit Bank.

Were very pleased to welcome Butch to

the SCU team, said Christopher Estes, SCU

president and CEO. His years of experience and

expertise will make him an asset to the creditunions loss prevention department and to our

management team. In his new position, King is

responsible for directing the collection function

on overdrawn and/or delinquent accounts as well

as implementing appropriate measures to protect

credit union assets.

King holds an associates degree in business

management from Davenport University. He re-sides in Saginaw with his wife Amy, and four

children.

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We recently had the opportunity to attend abenefit dinner for Facing History and Ourselvesas the guests of two long term supporters. Wehad a great time. The event was much larger thanwe had anticipated and we found ourselves in a

beautiful room surrounded by people commit-ted to ensuring that students have the opportu-nity to learn from history and develop the ability

to make ethical choices. As they share on theirwebsite, through a rigorous investigation of theevents that led to the Holocaust, as well as otherrecent examples of genocide and mass violence,students in a Facing History class learn to com-

bat prejudice with compassion, indifference withparticipation, and myth and misinformation withknowledge. The theme of the benefit dinner wasPeople make choices. Choices make history.

The evening was an example of a well or-chestrated fundraising event. First, as the namemakes clear, it was a benefit dinner. We learnedthat funds raised from the dinner will represent25% of the annual budget for the Memphis officeof this international organization. The event also

provided supporters with the opportunity to in-troduce friends and colleagues to Facing History.The event was choreographed so the reception,dinner, and desserts were in different rooms al-lowing people multiple opportunities to mingle,socialize and make new friends. Finally the of-ficial program and remarks were well-scripted,short, and powerful. Enough time was left for the

call to action: everyone was asked to make a giftand gift cards and envelopes were provided ateach table.

One of the people speaking at the event wasShelby County Schools Superintendent DorseyE. Hopson, II. He pledged his support to ensur-ing students have access to the Facing Historyand Ourselves curriculum and thanked the orga-nization for its support of local students and ourcommunity. During his remarks he thanked theorganization for having the will and the skill.

We left the event with two short phrases tocontemplate: People make choices. Choicesmake history. And, the will and the skill. Ashuman beings, and as fundraisers, we find these

phrases to be powerful mantras. Each of us canmake a difference. We make that differencethrough how we respond, the actions we take.In our experience, it is the will that precedesaction. Will is that internal process and powerthat combines thought, heart, spirit, intuition andfacts. When it is ignited it manifests in our choic-es. In the world of fundraising a lot of emphasis

is put on fundraising skill. Yes, there are defi-nitely skills associated with fundraising, but theyare most effective when combined with will.We have witnessed people making choices thatmake history. Their conscience motivates themto action and they then combine their will withskill and change individual and collective ex-

perience.Learn more about Facing History and Our-

selves at www.facinghistory.orgCopyright 2013 Mel and Pearl Shaw

Mel and Pearl Shaw are the authors of Prereq-uisites for Fundraising Success. They positionnonprofits for fundraising success. Visit them atwww.saadandshaw.com.

FUNdraising Good Times

The Power of WordsBy Mel and Pearl Shaw

Bring your camera and take your picture with

Santa. Refreshments, Gallery Play, Face Painting,Make-&-Take Ornament, Write a letter to Santa,

and much more.

Impact Saginaw, a collaboration of Saginaw

community credit unions, is bringing some Jin-

gle all the Way to the kids in the Saginaw area

by offering a free day at the Mid-Michigan Chil-

drens Museum on Saturday, December 7, 2013.The museum is located at 315 West Genesee Av-

enue.

Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. kids can enjoy the

wide variety of hands-on exhibits throughout

the museum. Plus, Impact Saginaw will have a

warming tent featuring treats for the kids, crafts,

and an opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. Thisis a great opportunity for parents and grandpar-

ents to bring their cameras and take a picture of

your kids with Santa!

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Relax, Style and Go,

that may work for many

who venture out every four

to six weeks for their routine

trip to the beauty salon. But

what about residents who are

immobilized in their homes

or assisted-care livingfacilities what are they to

do? They call Mobile Kutz,

a Saginaw-based beauty

parlor that offers basic salon

and grooming services to

residents who have limited mobility.

When I worked in adult foster care I saw the

impact it made on clients when they were taken to

get their hair done, said Arneeshia Richardson,

Owner and Stylist for Mobile Kutz, LLC. For as

much as the hair cut made them feel better there

was also a loss of self-esteem as the process was

overwhelming and sometimes costly.

Richardson knew how good it made her feel

when she went to the beauty parlor and how uplifted

she felt after having her hair done. So she decided to

make it a mission to give that feeling back to others

who couldnt so easily come to a salon. The mission

didnt happen overnight, though, it took becoming a

licensed cosmetologist and building a business plan.

After signing up for beauty school Iparticipated in a six-week business start-up program

at Hoyt Library, shared Richardson. I have two

college degrees but still needed some coaching and

assistance with small business ownership.

The program held at Hoyt Public Library of

Saginaw was delivered by the Michigan Small

Business & Technology Development Center (MI-

SBTDC) Great Lakes Bay Region (GLBR),

which also provided free, confidential, face-to-face

assistance from a business consultant. Richardson

was paired up with MI-SBTDC Certified BusinessConsultant Debra Wieland. Together they fine-

tuned Richardsons business plan and what she

needed to do in order to launch the business. The

to-do list included registering the business with the

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with her Certified Business

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from the Michigan Small

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1000 businesses strong:

Are YOU a member?Contact

[email protected] 989 757-2112

for more information.

Select Specialty Hospital

1447 N. Harrison

Saginaw, MI 48602

989.583.4667

www.selectmedicalcorp.com

Olveras Texas Pit Bar-B-Q, LLC

6099 Gratiot Rd.

Saginaw, MI 48638

989.249.0000

www.olverasbbq.com

Saginaw County Chamber of CommerceWelcome to the Chamber!

AHP Financial Services, Inc.

(AHPFS) is proud to announce

the addition of Zachary Turner asa financial advisor. He began with

AHPFS as an intern in November

2012 where he performs fund

research, client service, and assists in marketing

efforts. He joined their team full time in

September 2013. Turner has his Series 7 andSeries 63 securities licenses.

He is a graduate of Saginaw Valley

State University with a bachelor of business

administration with a major in Economics. While

at SVSU he received the Presidents Scholarship.

Turner is a member of both the Saginaw Valleyand Bay Area young professionals networks.

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State of Michigan, obtaining the right insurance

coverage for her unique business concept,

adhering to compliance requirements, developing

a marketing strategy, finding clients, and much

more.

Working with Arneeshia has been a

wonderful experience, stated Debra Wieland,

Certified Business Consultant for the Michigan

Small Business & Technology Development

Center Great Lakes Bay Region. She found

a niche market with a specialized need and is so

incredibly passionate about serving them.

So with scissors and car keys in hand,

Richardson launched Mobile Kutz in January

2010. For the first two years the company offeredonly in-home, basic grooming services. In June

2012, she expanded the business to offer a physical

location on Michigan Avenue in Saginaw. The

opening of the beauty parlor was supported in part

from funding she received through the Saginaw

Economic Development Corporation (SEDC),

which provides business loans for start-up and

existing Saginaw-based businesses.

When youre in business its important to

learn from your mistakes and to ask for help in

areas that are unknown to you, said Richardson.

Through working with the MI-SBTDC

and SEDC, I was able to gain professional

development and guidance that has allowed me to

succeed and grow my business.

Mobile Kutz continues to provide haircuts

and cosmetology services to immobile residents

of all ages who receive in-home, assisted care

or short and long-term hospitalization. Clients

who are mobile can also enjoy the services of

hair extensions/braiding, manicures/pedicures,

makeup applications, and massages at the beauty

parlor or in-home. Richardson also shared that for

clients who are mobile and may be dealing with ahair issue or loss of hair due to chemotherapy or

another medical condition they do offer private

rooms for consultation at the beauty parlor.

Get ready to Relax, Style and Go with

Mobile Kutz! They are the first salon in Michigan

providing the in-home service and currently serve

the Great Lakes Bay, Mid-Michigan, Thumb, and

Genesee areas. They do hope to expand beyond

those borders as they continue seeking new

clients. All Mobile Kutz stylists and technicians

are multi-culturally trained; as well as, licensed

and certified in their area of expertise. They

also sell unique jewelry and cosmetics at the

beauty parlor. Mobile Kutz Beauty Parlor is

open Wednesday Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To learn

more about the salon and its diverse services, visit

them on Facebook at bit.ly/MobileKutz or call

the beauty parlor at (989) 909-0909 to schedule

your appointment.

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The Saginaw Economic Development

Corporation (SEDC) business loan program

provides funding for start-up and existingbusinesses. Contact Shontaye Bibbs, SEDC

Loan Support at (989) 759-1395 or send an

email to:[email protected] for additional

information.

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Entrepreneurs and small business owners may

access the services of their nearest MI-SBTDC by

calling (616) 331-7480 or visiting www.misbtdc.org.

$10 Million skilled Trde TriningFund Now avilble

A new $10 million pool of grant funding is now available from

the State of Michigan to help support businesses in training for

new hires, or on-the-job training support for existing employees to

modernize their skill sets and keep your business competitive.

This program is designed to provide training for short term,

immediate needs. The training can range from classroom,

apprenticeships, on the job training for new hires, retraining of

incumbent workers or for a completely customized training. Theprograms officially started October 1.

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Grand Rapids -

Old Man Winter will

be here before you

know it. For much of

the United States, in-

cluding Michigan, that

can mean the possi-

bility of temperatures

below freezing and

winter storms. So isnt

it nice to know that in the 21st century you cantake care of most necessary business online in-

cluding Social Security.

Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov. Here, you

can handle much of your Social Security busi-

ness quickly and securely from your home or of-

fice computer, or your tablet. At the Social Secu-

rity website you can:

Create a my Social Securityaccount for

quick access to your information.

Get an instant, personalized estimate of

your future Social Security benefits.

Apply for retirement, disability, spouses,

and Medicare benefits.

Check the status of your benefit applica

tion.

Change your address and phone number,if you receive monthly Social Security

benefits.

Sign-up for direct deposit of Social Se

curity benefits.

Use our benefit planners to help you bet

ter understand your Social Security op

tions as you plan for your financial future.

Request a replacement Medicare card.

Apply for Extra Help with your Medi

care prescription drug costs.

If you need to contact the Social Security

Administration by phone, call toll-free at 1-800-

772-1213. Specific questions can be answered 7

a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Gener-

ally, there will be a shorter wait time if you call

during the week after Tuesday.Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist

for West Michigan. You can write her c/o So-

cial Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE,

Grand Rapids MI 49525, or via email at vonda.

[email protected]

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suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. With the exception

of aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural

producers, farmers or ranchers.

The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of 2.875 per-

cent for private non-profit organizations of all sizes and 4 percent for small

businesses, with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility basedon the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan

amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicants finan-

cial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts,

payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the di-

saster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application

(ELA) via SBAs secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster

loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the

SBAs Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf

and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@

sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov/disaster.Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Admin-

istration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort

Worth, TX 76155.

Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than July

14, 2014.

Spencers Restaurant5530 Gratiot Road,

between M-47 & Center Rd. in Saginaw

989.793.4500M-F Open for Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Sat Open at 5 p.m.

CLOSED Sun

Spencer Dambro, Owner

Thank ou to our readers, advertisers, and sponsors. you are greatl appreciated.

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Lansing - Gov.

Rick Snyder recently

announced a new pub-lic-private partnership

that will provide infor-

mation and technology

training and certifica-

tion to Michigan vet-

erans.

Military service

members are among the most highly trained

talent in the country, but they often struggle to

transfer their military skills into civilian job qual-

ifications and miss great opportunities to secure

rewarding careers, Snyder said. This program

will provide vets who worked in IT fields with

the fast-track training they need to successfully

transition into civilian employment.

The Michigan Shifting Careers: IT Net-

working Certifications Program for Military

Servicemembers pilot program is offered by the

Workforce Development Agency Veterans

Services Division in partnership with New Ho-

rizons, Cisco, Futures, Inc., Pearson VUE, Dav-enport University, and Capella University. The

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Thousands of U. S. military personnel

have built technical, leadership and other valu-

able skills during their time of service, said

Jeanne Beliveau Dunn, vice president and gen-eral manager, Learning@Cisco. Despite risking

life and limb, finding employment when they re-

turn stateside is a battle that veterans should not

have to fight alone. This program will leverage

and validate the unique skills, experience, and

qualifications that veterans hold by fast-tracking

veterans to obtain the industry-recognized Cisco

CCNA certification, and pairing them with high-

demand IT jobs. Cisco is pleased to stand side-

by-side with the state of Michigan, New Hori-

zons, Futures, Inc and our many partners to offer

a brighter future for our veterans.

As veterans complete the training, pass the

exams and earn their certifications, an extensive

partner and employer network will help them se-

cure full-time employment. Participants will also

have the option of using their credit toward a two

or four-year degree program at Davenport Uni-

versity or Capella University.

New Horizons training facilities in Detroit,

Livonia, Troy, East Lansing, Grand Rapids andKalamazoo, in collaboration with local MWA

offices and the Michigan National Guard, are

creating a virtual cohort and training program

that can simultaneously serve veterans and em-

ployers across multiple locations. The inaugural

cohort will consist of 20 participants, with addi-

tional cohorts being offered in the future.

Participating veterans, service members and

employers will use US IT Pipeline, a cloud-based

talent exchange platform that enables an entirely

new level of collaboration between the IT Indus-try, training partners and veterans. The platform

provides registered users with skills assessment,

career exploration tools, education and training

information and direct access to job openings. It

also enables employers to match their jobs with

personnel based on their training, experience,

education and credentials.

Information technology is an important

employment sector in Michigan, and our return-

ing veterans bring valuable IT skills to the table,

said Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director

Jeff Barnes. Michigan has a growing cyber se-

curity industry, which presents our veterans with

a great opportunity to match their IT skills with

this national security service.

The Workforce Development Agency pro-

motes a flexible, innovative, and effective work-

force system within the state of Michigan. The

WDA and the Michigan Works! system provide

services to employers and job seekers to train

and place skilled workers in good jobs acrossMichigan.

For more information on Shifting Careers:

IT Network Certification for Veterans, visit the

Veterans Services Division at http://www.mital-

ent.org/veteran/. Employers and service mem-

bers who are interested in participating in this

program can register by creating their account at

https://usitpipeline.com/.

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Do you have a Michigan ancestor who may haveserved in World War I? Is that service an unsolved

mystery in your family history research?

Archivist Jessica Miller examines a World War

I resource housed at the Archives of Michigan. For

additional information visit http://bit.ly/IlHVZa.

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The Small Business Administration and

the Michigan Small Business & Technology

Development Center Great Lakes Bay are

offering a free TEAM SBA - Financing

Roundtable at Delta College, 1961 Delta

Road, University Center on December 5,

from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.For more information about MI-

SBTDC, resources or other seminars, visit

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Cleaning ServicesExtreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335

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Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-753-0411

ConstructionKingdom BuildersJim Shaey, President2210 Annesley Street

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ConsultantsEnviCare Consulting, Inc.Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President2809 Blairmont DriveMidland, MI 48622989.839.9177www.envicareinc.com

DentistsJack W. Nash, DDSCosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

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Funeral HomesDeisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151

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Education




We each maintain our own

perspective of what education

should be for students. Schools

work very hard to offer a well-

rounded and unique experience

for each child. Schools have

evolved from the school house

where reading, writing and arithmetic were the

only expectations and were all that was offered.

Now, athletics, fine and applied arts, technology,

physical and social sciences, career and business

education, health and physical education, gifted

and talented programs, special services, nutrition

services, and transportation are just some of

the expectations and offerings of educational

institutions.

As a parent, we all want the best for eachchild. We want children to reach their own unique

potential. This might be through academics, but

could also happen in so many other ways. I have

seen students struggle in one subject but excel

in another. I have seen students struggle in the

classroom but blossom on stage or on the athletic

field. I personally have had students find their

niche in my industrial technology classes, winning

awards and establishing careers in related fields,

even after finding math and language arts to be a

challenge. Often, when struggling students find

success in a pivotal area of their life, they find

academic success as well.

Soon, MEAP scores will be released as a

measure of our progress. We have implemented

many initiatives and programs to improve our

scores in the subjects measured by MEAP. We

feel its important that all students have the

foundational skills necessary to be successful.

Our scores will be compared to last years, and

our district will be compared to others. We would

be doing a disservice to our students, though,

if we used MEAP scores as the only measure

of success. In other words, if we only look atreading, writing and arithmetic, we will lose

sight of the other areas of importance mentioned

previously. Those areas that have evolved into

part of our educational system have become

integral. As a district and a community, we need

to support programs and services that address the

unique needs of each child. The pride of Saginaw

Township Community Schools has been the

ability to provide wide-ranging opportunities to

our students and community. Our goal should

be to continue that tradition, not to narrow our

focus.

As you review MEAP scores and other

measurements of schools, please keep in mind

that they only measure a small part of what we

try to accomplish. All of the other programs

and services should be evaluated individually

and collectively. This can be accomplished by

attending a play or concert, watching athletic

contests, viewing art or technology projects,

or by participating in one or more of the many

events and activities taking place in our district.

As with any school district, you will find that we

do many things well and also have our challenges.A true measure of our district will be what we

do to celebrate our successes and overcome our

challenges.

Ultimately, our goal is to help each student

reach his or her unique potential. Please support

us in that endeavor, and trust that we are working

very hard to achieve this high standard.

T evlutn f edutnBy Dr. Douglas Trombley, Superintendent

Saginaw Township Community Schools

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Every year, the Gates Mil-lennium Scholars (GMS) Pro-

gram selects 1,000 talented

minority students to receive a

good-through-graduation schol-

arship to use at any college or

university of their choice. The program provides

scholars with personal and professional devel-

opment through our leadership programs along

with academic support throughout their college

career.

Administered by the United Negro College

Fund, the program was initially funded by a$1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda

Gates Foundation. Since 1999, it has funded the

education of more than 16,000 students, award-

ing them more than $614 million dollars to pay

for tuition, fees, books and housing.

Individuals selected as Gates Scholars will

receive funds in an amount to be determined

based on their financial need. The amount deter-

mined will be based on the cost of tuition, fees,

books and living expenses for the 2013-2014 ac-ademic year, as well as the availability of grants

and other scholarships reported on the financialaid award letter. The average scholarship award

in the 2000-2010 academic years was $11,000

per student.

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program.html. For additional details, contact:

Gates Millennium Scholars P.O. Box 10500,

Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, or call 1.877.690.4677.

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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 andlevel 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

The Substance

Abuse and Mental

Health Services

Administration( S A M H S A )

in partnershipwith Pat Baker of

Baker Squared, LLC and Elaine Slaton of Elaine

Slaton Associates has released a documentary

titled Families Rising featuring families in

the Saginaw community and their involvement

in Saginaw MAX System of Care. The seven

minute video highlights leaders in the Saginaw

MAX initiative alongside youth and families with

lived experience, discussing how the initiative has

made an impact in their lives and the community

as a whole.

The documentary project stemmed from a

visit to Saginaw by representatives of SAMHSA,

which provides funding to the Saginaw MAX

initiative through a six-year federal block grant,

in June of this year for a routine on-site review

of the initiatives progress. After interviewing

youth and families, key team members, and

system partners, the visitors commented on howimpressed they were with then progress being

made in the community, explained Saginaw

MAX Project Director Wardene Talley. Within

days of them leaving, I was working with Pat

[Baker] and Elaine [Slaton] to coordinate theirreturn trip for a documentary. It was humbling

and exciting for everyone involved.

Families Rising centers on four traits that

drive the concept of a family-driven system of

care in the Saginaw community leaders consider

it an honor and a privilege to serve children,

youth and families; providers, policy makers and

agency leaders value and rely on the experiential

knowledge and expertise of families to make

positive changes; each person works hard to

suspend blame and judgment, while consciously

recognizing one another as a valuable human

being; and families are committed to improving

their community.

We were honored that SAMHSA recognized

the hard work and dedication of these families

pushing to make a positive change in Saginaw,

said Keva Clark, Lead Family Representative for

Saginaw MAX System of Care. Its been a long

road and there is much more work to be done, but

the progress that has been made is something tobe celebrated.

The documentary will be utilized by SAMHSA

as a training tool and resource for other communities

throughout the country who are implementing their

own system of care structure and can be viewed bythe public at www.cmhnetwork.org/news/families-

rising. Great work is being done here in Saginaw,

said Talley. Every system of care community is

unique, but the SAMHSA visitors considered

Saginaw MAX a leading example to show the

amazing impact that family voice and involvement

can have in creating system change. How amazing

is it that not only do we get to change the lives

of families in our community, but now we will

be touching communities across the country who

watch this video too?

For more information on SAMHSA, system

of care initiatives, and mental health and substance

abuse resources, visit www.samhsa.gov.

Saginaw MAX System of Care is a new approach

for improving outcomes for youth with Severe Emotional

Disorders and their families by expanding the availability

of and access to individualized services and supports

that are family driven, youth-guided and culturally

competent and relevant. Funding is provided through

a six year federal grant from the Substance Abuse andMental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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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] 989-752-7226.

Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for

Childrens Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health was

awarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw as

the area to provide services. If you want to learn more about Project

LAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 or

[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 and

introductions.

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 and

what had led them to be in theclass. They chose not to hold back!

We believe this story shows just

how vital the Project Launch-funded

Incredible Years is to the community.

The parents in our current session had

these feelings and concerns bottled up

just waiting for someone to listen to

them. Just waiting for someone who had

support to offer them. When adults who

have never met are willing to open up to

strengthen their families, you know the

services being provided are exactly what

they were hoping for!

~ Danelle Elliott

Incredible Years Group Leader

CAN Council Great Lakes Bay

We believe thisstory shows just

how vital the

Incredible Years

and Project

Launch are to

our community.


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Contact Wardene Talley989-754-2288

Children with Severe Emotional Disturbanceneed a lot of support. From families, teachers,social service and healthcare providers and

often more. We maximize those resources to make sure those children get all thesupport they need.

Resources

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A.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 48706989-892-6723

CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.org

Castle Museum of Saginaw CountyHistory500 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607Circle of Love1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377

Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th Street

Saginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538

THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax:989.755.4038

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

Health Delivery, Inc.501 Lapeer Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989.759.6400

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson Street

Saginaw, 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 AvenueSaginaw, MI

989-754-4444

Pit and Balcony Theatre805 N. HamiltonSaginaw, MI 48602www.pitandbalconytheatre.com989. [email protected]

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt,

Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 NormanSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected] County Community ActionAgency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601

989.753.7741The Saginaw Community Foundation1 Tuscola, Suite 100Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545

NON PROFIT DIRECTORY


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ReaDiNG MeNToRs volunteer with

elementary age students through May 2014.

Volunteers practice reading with students one

day a week for one hour at schools.

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If you are haNDywith a hammer and screwdriver, consider using your skills to do some

much needed repairs on toys.

oFFice assisTaNT volunteers are

needed in many different areas based on your

interest and skills. Office volunteers can as-

sist with filing, typing, preparing documents,

preparing patient charts and nurses supplies,

creating newsletters, assisting with fundraisers

and community events.

exhiBiT MaiNTeNaNce volunteer

needed to assist in preventative maintenance pro-

cedures that preserve the life of the exhibits and

assures a clean and safe experience for children.

Do you know a suNNy suPeR seNioR

(55+) who is young at heart? Come play withus! .Seniors 55 and older are needed who enjoy

children and making a difference by putting a

sunny smile on their little faces.

yaRN DoNaTioNsare needed for vol-

unteers to knit hundreds of lap blankets, scarves

and shawls to distribute in our community to

those in need during the winter holidays.

hosPiTaL VoLuNTeeRsare needed

to fulfill a variety of duties at a local health

care facility. Duties include: answering phones

directing traffic filing/data entry sorting mail

visiting with patients.

Become a ceRTiFieD Tax PRePaReR.

As a volunteer you receive free IRS training

and certification; work one-on-one with fami-lies, saving them money and protecting them

from predatory practices.

To volunteer your services or to donate

goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United

Way of Saginaw County at 755-0505, Ext. 216,

[email protected]. Or check out

the web-based volunteer program at www.GO-

volunteerNOW.org.

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Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer

Allen Klein


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Jennifer Hudson and Jacob Latimore co-star

in the highly anticipated Christmas movie of theyear, Black Nativity, and both promise that the

film will draw crowds this holiday season.

Based on the famous play by Langston

Hughes, Black Nativity boasts an A-list

cast that also includes Tyrese, Forest Whitaker

and Angela Bassett. Hudson portrays Naima,

a single mother estranged from her reverend

father (Forest Whitaker) and mother (Angela

Bassett). As Christmas approaches, Naima sends

her son Langston (Latimore) to stay with his

grandparents in New York City where he pieces

together his past and welcomes Gods love.

Earlier this month, The Christian Post

caught up with Hudson and Latimore on why

the film is important to Christian families this

Christmas.The spiritual side, the church element

drew me to the film, Hudson revealed to CP. I

grew up in the church, Im a holiday fanatic and

a family fanatic. I feel as though were missing

those things. Where are those family films where

you can watch together as a family and talk aboutthose things?

Hudson, who hails from Chicago and rose to

stardom as a finalist on American Idol, used her

personal experience and musical talent to relate

to her character in Black Nativity. Sometimes

being on the set, I felt like I was back home at

church, it was that familiar, the singer noted.

Music is always there, acting or in a musical,

music connects me, helps me find that emotion.

Additionally, Hudson was able to draw on

motherhood. The singer has one son, four-year-

old David Daniel Otunga, Jr. As a parent, I want

my child to have the best life, so I guess its easy

to draw from that, it wasnt too far of a stretch forme, she told CP.

Alternately, Latimore said that getting into

character as Langston was more exploratory for

him as an actor.I cant relate living with a single

mom not knowing my grandparents, I can only

imagine, explained the 17-year-old actor. The

emotion comes out, its just playing it by ear.

Another plus for Hudson while working on

Black Nativity was the fact that the film is a

Christmas musical. The actress offers songs Be

Grateful, Test of Faith and Fix Me Jesus as

well as other collaborations on the impressive

soundtrack for the film.

My singing is definitely a gift from God

and thats why its so important for me to use it

every day, Hudson explained. Someone once

even told me my singing is my gift and acting is

my portal for using my gift of singing because I

honored my gift of singing.

While the Kasi Lemmons-directed Black

Nativity also features acting and music by MaryJ. Blige, Nas, and Hudson, the film also serves

as a tribute to African-American culture in the

20th century. Some names of the characters even

honor icons such as Aretha Franklin, but Hudson

and Latimore said shedding light on Langston

Hughes is the films best accomplishment.

This film makes us proud, it drives us

that much more to want to do it, Hudson said.

There is that much more substance to carry,

and it makes me want to go learn more about

Hughes after working on this project. His play

is revealed in this film, its on screen, I think

its the most incredible thing, Latimore added.

You dont have to go see it on Broadway, itsright here, his vision is amazing.

As for their own Christmas celebrations,

Hudson and Latimore agreed on traditions such

as shopping, giving, tree lightings, and most

importantly; food.We like to get started early.

Hudson said. Soul food, tree lighting, decorate

the house, with family, shopping. This year there

is a debate between an artificial or a real tree, we

will figure out our family tradition.

I love presents, Latimore admitted. But

since Ive gotten older I havent really wanted

anything. Christmas is about family.The true

meaning of Christmas is also a part of the stars

celebrations, and Hudson stressed the importance

of giving back when it comes to her household

each year.

Its about sharing your blessings giving

back, I do a toy drive, no kid should be without,

said the singer. My son gives gifts to others

during the holiday season; he gets to learn the

real meaning, about giving and not always aboutgetting.

When asked if she attends church, Hudson

zealously replied yes. Oh my gosh, we call

it being born into the church, she added. We

would go to church Sundays, Mondays, Tuesday,

choir practice, Wednesday Bible study Oh

yes, Ill do the same with my son.

Source: The Christian Post

Jnnfr hdn nd Jb Ltmr Tlk Blk Ntvt:it Flt Lk cr, s atrBy Emma Koonse, Christian Post Reporter

Praise Connections and Life

ctng t Lttl FSong of Solomon 2:15

Its the little foxes that often ruin an organizationbad attitudes, lack of encouragement, no time off, impatient, supervisors, or gossip.

Leaders must listen for the sounds of little fox feet. Remember, its better to build a fence at the top of the cliff than a hospital at the bottom.

John C. Maxwell ~ The Maxwell Leadership Bible


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Memories

T Fmly f

Mr. al hldy

ot. 25, 1953- ot. 20, 2013

Sincerely thank you for

your kind expressions of

sympathy shown to us during

our time of bereavement.

We ask that you continue

to lift us up in prayer, as wehave lost someone very dear

to our heart.

Sharon Lynette Pack

Our beloved daughter and mother went home to

be with her heavenly Father on Friday, November

8, 2013. She was born on October 30, 1963, the

daughter of Lorenzo Jr. and Janis Pack. Sharon was

an avid and faithful God-filled member of the Center

Road Church of Christ in Saginaw.Her memory will be cherished by her daughter,

Adrianne Nicol McPike; her parents, Lorenzo and

Janis Pack; two sisters, Cassandra C. Pack of

Savannah, GA and Delores A. Pack, Detroit, MI;

two brothers, Anthony J. and Lorenzo Pack III, both

of California; and many nieces, nephews, uncles,

extended family and friends in Saginaw and in

Fernandina Beach, FL.

The family wishes to thank all those whose love,

support and expressions of concern were shared

during Sharons long struggle. God bless you all!

A memorial service has taken place at Church of

Christ in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

RmmbrnRemembrance is a golden chainDeath tries to break, but all in vain.

To have, to love, and then to part

Is the greatest sorrow of ones heart.

The years may wipe out many things

But some they wipe out never.

Like memories of those happy timesWhen we were all together.

Author Unknown

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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

Christ Fellowship MBCPastor Robert Davis818 N. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-4435

Corinthian Baptist ChurchPastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10thSt.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-1820

Faith Harvest ChurchBishop Ronald E. ChippFaith Harvest Church1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.orgE-mail: [email protected] Freewill Missionary

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

Saginaw

Jacobs LadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-799-6601

Life In Christ MinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.2915 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI [email protected]

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

Mt. Olive Baptist ChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith

1114 N. 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-8064

New Beginning Christian ChurchReverend Dr. Willie F. Casey1016 Sherman RoadSaginaw, MI 48604989-754-2963

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 Covenant Christian Center

Pastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485

New Hope Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Floyd A. Logan1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600Email: [email protected]

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

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

Ninth Street Community ChurchPastor William L. Scott, Jr.Assistant Pastor Rex Jones1118 N. 9th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601

989-752-7366

Prince of Peace Baptist Church825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.754.2841Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr.

Resurrection Life Ministries ChurchPastor Carolyn L. Wilkins2320 Sheridan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601

989.754.9466

St. Paul BaptistPastor Vincent D. McMillon120 N. 15thSt.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023

Saginaw Valley CommunityPastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603

(989) 752-4769

St. Lukes CME Church1121 TuscolaSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

Transforming Life MinistriesPastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573

Truevine Baptist Church

Pastor Paul E. Broaddus2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

Victorious Believers Ministries ChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr.Saginaw, MI(989) 755-7692

Wolverine Baptist State Convention

615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

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

Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith

721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621





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