the michigan banner december 16, 2013 edition
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Leading in Diversity Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
This is an excerpt of the speech by President Barack Obama at the funeral ofNelson Mandela. The speech in its entirety can be read at www.whitehouse.gov
To Graa Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of thegovernment; to heads of state and government, past and present; distinguished guests- it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life unlike any other. To the
people of South Africa - people of every race and walk of life - the world thanks youfor sharing Nelson Mandela with us. His struggle was your struggle. His triumph wasyour triumph. Your dignity and hope found expression in his life, and your freedom,
your democracy is his cherished legacy.It is hard to eulogize any man - to capture in words not just the facts and the dates that make a life, but the
essential truth of a person - their private joys and sorrows; the quiet moments and unique qualities that illuminatesomeones soul. How much harder to do so for a giant of history, who moved a nation toward justice, and in the
process moved billions around the world.
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Born during World War I, far from the corridors of power, a boy raised herding cattle and tutored by elders of
his Thembu tribe - Madiba would emerge as the last great liberator of the 20th century. Like Gandhi, he wouldlead a resistance movement - a movement that at its start held little prospect of success. Like King, he would give
potent voice to the claims of the oppressed, and the moral necessity of racial justice. He would endure a brutalimprisonment that began in the time of Kennedy and Khrushchev, and reached the final days of the Cold War.Emerging from prison, without force of arms, he would - like Lincoln - hold his country together when it threat-ened to break apart. Like Americas founding fathers, he would erect a constitutional order to preserve freedomfor future generations - a commitment to democracy and rule of law ratified not only by his election, but by hiswillingness to step down from power.
Given the sweep of his life, and the adoration that he so rightly earned, it is tempting then to remember Nel-son Mandela as an icon, smiling and serene, detached from the tawdry affairs of lesser men. But Madiba himselfstrongly resisted such a lifeless portrait. Instead, he insisted on sharing with us his doubts and fears; his miscalcu-
lations along with his victories. Im not a saint, he said, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps ontrying.It was precisely because he could admit to imperfection - because he could be so full of good humor, even
mischief, despite the heavy burdens he carried - that we loved him so. He was not a bust made of marble; he was aman of flesh and blood - a son and husband, a father and a friend. That is why we learned so much from him; thatis why we can learn from him still. For nothing he achieved was inevitable. In the arc of his life, we see a manwho earned his place in history through struggle and shrewdness; persistence and faith. He tells us whats possiblenot just in the pages of dusty history books, but in our own lives as well.
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Greetings beloved com-
munity, I want to stay in the
arena of youth development
in this edition. Throughoutmy 33 years of life, I have
learned a lot about my-
self. One thing I have no-
ticed about the outcomes in
my life was how much role
models were very influen-
tial factors in my development as a youth. My
role models growing up were drug dealers, gang-
sters, pimps, rappers and a couple of men who
had families which included the husband, wife,
and children, such as my uncle Vincent Bond, Sr.
Because I didnt know many men like my uncle
and grandfather L.C. Pete Peoples (who raised or
was a part of raising 20 plus children), my role
models that were negative outweighed the posi-
tive. Actually, another truth was there were role
models available, wheth-
er alive or gone, but I
didnt have a clue who
they were or what type of
achievements and contri-butions they had made to
our community and soci-
ety as a whole.
For instance, I want
to share some of the life
of my great uncle Samuel
Bo Hall. Im going to
use my uncle Bo for an
example, not because
hes my uncle, but be-
cause many of you read-ing this may not be aware
of the contributions he
made in society and most
importantly that he was
a product of the City of
Saginaw. The other reason I want to share his
life with you is because I didnt learn of his con-
tributions until his death.
Uncle Bo graduated from Saginaw HighSchool, Class of 1955 and attended Bay City
College, Ferris State and Western Michigan Uni-
versity. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in
biology, social studies, and psychology in 1963.
He obtained his Masters degree in counseling
from Michigan State University in 1965.
While in graduate school, he became director
of a school dropout program in the Lansing Pub-
lic School District. He was later appointed the
Director of Career Planning while also holding
the position of Assistant Professor of Education
and Director of Testing at Langston University.
In the summer of 1966, he worked at the U. S.
Department of Education in Washington, D.C., as
a program advisor and then as a counselor in the
same public school system. In the fall of 1967,
he was successful in becoming the first full-time
Career Planning and Placement Director at Del-
aware State College in Dover, Delaware. After
leaving Delaware State University, he then went
on to assume the position of Career Developmentand Planning at Howard University in 1970.
Another example would be my Uncle Bos
cousin and my great cousin, Barnes Lee Hall.
After graduating from Saginaw High School, he
enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a Sea-
man 2nd Class during World War II. He retired
from the Saginaw Police Department after 26
years of service, and he also was a General Mo-
tors retiree. Barnes Lee was a Board Member of
Westchester Village East, a past Chairman of the
First Ward Community Center, a member of theFirst Ward Senior Citizens Center, and he served
as the President of the Old Timers Club at the
First Ward Community Center for 29 years.
Barnes Lee Halls wife of 65 years, Mary
L. Hall, stated when her husband worked as a
law enforcer, he attempted to do more mentor-
ing than policing. He never wanted to put any-
body in jail, she said. If they were getting into
trouble, he wanted to send them into (military)service instead. Volunteering was his hobby,
his wife said.
I had to share my dad with a lot of other kids
growing up, said Gary Hall, one of his fathers
five children. In fact, his son, Gary Hall, has
made an awesome contribution in this commu-
nity volunteering as a coach in Saginaw Public
schools for over 20 years, as well as, other con-
tributions in our community. He even coached
me when I was in elementary school back in the
80s and was always trying to be a positive role
model for the youth in the Daniel Heights and
Town and Gardens project areas. We can even
take into account the very man who started this
newspaper that you are reading, Jerome Buck-
ley, and his contribution to this region with the
Michigan Banner.
The lives of the people above illustrate the
need for an African American historical exhibit.
The youth in our community need to be aware
of the many African American men and womenwho went before themtrailblazers who made
uncommon contributions to this community. The
youth need to know that being famous, a star,
professional athlete, or a rapper or singer are not
his or her only options to be somebody. The
youth need to see the lives of people of color who
excelled in academicsthose who were born
and raised here, left Saginaw, and were success-
ful while impacting others. They need to know
those who stayed here after succeeding academi-
cally and not only had careers, but gave back totheir community.
It would literally take a book to identify and
describe what and how African American men
and women have accomplished great things in
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Commentary
Mr. Counterculture
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Guest Columnist
Samuel Bo Hall, Jr.
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Reflections of 2013~Reflexiones de 2013
Merry Christmas ~ Feliz Navidad
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After a lengthy cam-paign amongst 19 prospec-
tive council members, sit-
ting Councilmen Browning
and Coulouris, and candi-
dates Brenda Moore and
Michael Balls, emerged
victorious on November 5,
2013. Nipping closely at
the pack of 4 were Assistant Prosecutor Demond
Tibbs, and Dawn of a New Day caf proprietor,
Dawn Goodrow Morell. Interestingly enough,newcomer Michael Balls was the top vote-getter
of all candidates, with a total of 1,825 votes, 125
votes ahead of the closest contender, Larry Cou-
louris.
All of the aforementioned candidates partici-pated in the Hispanic/Latino forum at the Union
Civica Mexicana the best attended of all elec-
tion-season forums - and offered respectable per-
formances.
The amount of interest in the council race
only is a testament to the renewed sense of civic
engagement which is gripping our city. While
there may have only been 4 seats for the crowded
field, it is clear that a new generation of leader-
ship is emerging. It is my sincere hope that those
candidates who did not gain a council seat contin-ue to stay engaged, particularly Tibbs and Morell,
and that they take into account the sage words
of my mentor, former State Rep. John Espinoza:
Sometimes when you lose, you win. What Rep.
Espinoza meant by that is the fact that running foroffice alone is worth the effort, and that the run
may pay dividends in the long run, for both the
community and for ones own political trajectory.
From the top vote getter to the least, this was
a race that all 19 candidates should be proud to
have been a part of. The level of discourse was
very much above-board and did not resort to ju-
venile antics or personal attacks. It was very re-
freshing to see political candidates engaging in
a very dignified campaign, and I hope that this
civility continues.Now that the campaign has come to an end
the real work truly begins.
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Education~EducacinWashington
GED Testing
Service recentlyannounced that
registration and
new cutting-
edge resources to help prepare for the 2014 GED
test are now available with the launch of the
organizations new MyGED website. MyGEDwhich can be found online at GED.com is a
free site that will help adults register for, take
and be better prepared for the GED test. Beyond
the basics of testing, it will help students identify
career pathways, and more easily navigate to jobs
and into college training programs required formost of todays job openings.
Source: GED Testing Service
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Business~Negocios
Washington - Liberty Power was one of12 organizations recognized during National
Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.
Their award was part of the Minority-Owned
Firms category; the other two categories were
the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award and the
Champions of Minority Business Development.
This Minority Retail Energy Firm Award
is presented to the minority-owned firm in
the energy industry who has achieved notable
success in providing quality products and services
resulting in the improvement of the environment,
proficiency, and customer satisfaction.
David Hernandez, Liberty Powers CEO,
accepted the award during a private ceremony
hosted by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny
Pritzker on December 2 in Washington, D.C.
We are humbled and proud to receive this
award, and do so on behalf of our team members
and all the small businesses, households and
Fortune 500 customers we serve. We are grateful
to the Minority Business Development Agencyfor their advocacy for diversity on all levels,
said David Hernandez, co-founder and CEO of
Liberty Power.
These award recipients are pillars in their
communities who help create jobs and keep our
nation competitive in the global economy, said
David A. Hinson, MBDA National Director.
MBDA and the U.S. Department of Commerce
are pleased to honor these outstanding leaders and
firms and the entrepreneurial spirit they embody
and promote.
Liberty Power provides large and small
businesses, government agencies and residential
customers with low-cost electricity and
exceptional customer service.
L-R David Hernandez, co-founder and CEO
of Liberty Power, and Penny Pritzker, U.S.Secretary of Commerce
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The holiday season is a time of tradition,
with families preparing to gather to
celebrate. During these celebrations there
may be family and friends who are missing.
Whether they have passed away recently or
have been absent from the family for many
years, the holidays are a time to remember
and honor them and their life.
The St. Marys of Michigan Foundation
Light Up A Life campaign is an opportunity
to gather as a community to commemorate
all those who were such an important part ofso many holidays.
For a donation of $20, a wt lgtwill
be ill uminated in honor or memory of your
loved one. A donation of $35 will purchase
a cmmmrtv rnmnt which will
be maile d dir ect ly to the address of your
choice, and will include notification of your
gift. With a donation of $125, a tree in front
of the hospital will be illuminated in honor
or memory of your loved one. A sign will be
pla ced in front of the tr and notification
of your gift will be sent to the address of
your choice.A Remembrance Reception will be
held on December 18, in the St. Marys
of Michigan Health Education Center,
beg inn ing at 5:30 p.m. Celeb rate the lif e
of someone you love or honor a friend,
by par tic ipa ting in the Light Up A Lif e
campaign.
Proceeds will be used to support the
Palliative & Hospice Care Fund and the
Mission Fund at St. Marys of Michigan
Foundation.
For more information, contact the
Foundation at 989.907.8300.
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ingrdnt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup 60% to 70% tub-style vegetable
oil spread
1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute blend*
equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or ground
chipotle chile pepper
1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product,
thawed, or 1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1-3/4 cups ifusing sugar substitute blend)**
1 recipe Vanilla Icing and/or Chocolate
Icing
Drctn
1. In a large bowl, combine butter and
vegetable oil spread; beat with an electric
mixer on medium speed until combined.
Add sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon,
and cayenne pepper; beat until combined,
scraping side of bowl occasionally. Add egg
and vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in
cocoa powder. Beat in as much of the flour
as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden
spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Divide
dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2
hours or until easy to handle.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a
lightly floured surface, roll dough, half at
a time, to just under 1/4-inch thickness.
Using 1- to 2-1/2-inch star-shape or desired
shape cookie cutters, cut into shapes. Reroll
scraps as necessary. Place cutouts 1 inch
apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are
firm and centers are set. Transfer to wire
racks; cool completely. Decorate tops with
Vanilla and/or Chocolate Icing as desired.4. *Sugar Substitutes: Choose Splenda
Sugar Blend for Baking. Follow package
directions to use product amount equivalent
to 1/2 cup sugar and decrease all-purpose
flour to 1-3/4 cups.
5. *Sugar Substitutes: PER SERVING
WITH SUGAR SUBSTITUTE: Same as
above, except 97 cal., 16 g carb.
Cclt icng
ingrdnt
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
5 - 6 teaspoons milk
Directions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered
sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla,
and enough fat-free milk (5 to 6 teaspoons)
to make drizzling consistency.
Vnll icng
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1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 - 4 teaspoons milk
Drctn
1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered
sugar, vanilla, and enough fat-free milk (3 to4 teaspoons) to make drizzling consistency.
Ntrtn Fct Pr srvng:
Servings Per Recipe: 30
PER SERVING: 105 cal., 3 g total fat (1 g
sat. fat), 4 mg chol., 55 mg sodium, 18 g
carb. (11 g sugars), 1 g pro.
Dbtc excng
Fat (d.e): 0.5; Other Carb (d.e): 1
Makes: 30 to 150 servings
Carb Grams Per Serving: 18
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com
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Intersection of Business & Wealth
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Every day, people
across this country de-
cide that they are go-
ing to give up their
nine to five and start a
business. Our societychampions the entre-
preneurthat remark-
able figure held up as
an example of all the
promise and potential that lies within us and can
be unlocked in a country that serves as a beacon
of freedom and economic opportunity.
But a word to the wise: starting a business is
no simple feat. The remarkable successes of icons
such as David Smith, Mark Zuckerberg, OprahWinfrey, or Richard Branson are the exception
and not the rule. In fact, the vast majority of busi-
nesses rarely make it past five years.
That is not to say that people should find dis-
couragement in setting out to test the waters of
entrepreneurship. For many, its a rewarding path
that teaches them as much more about themselves
than being subservient in already established
businesses.
I have been an entrepreneur for more than 25
years. Its been a road to financial independence,allowing the opportunity for me to seize great-
er control of my personal schedule and destiny.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when first
embarking on the trail of entrepreneurship:
Manage your expenses, and do it well!
Flushed with cash and sometimes intoxicated by
the excitement of new ventures, many new busi-
ness owners often make the mistake of spending
money quickly in order to get the business off the
ground, develop marketing materials, purchase
equipment, etc. To the greatest extent possible,
you must relentlessly manage those expenses.
Market forces will ultimately control your abil-
ity to turn a profit, but the one area on your bal-ance sheet that is totally within your sway is the
amount of capital you rid on expenses. As with
your body, live lean
and you will feel
healthier.
Be creative in
finding your niche
that separates you
with uniqueness
from any potentialcompetition. For
the areas where you
might excel but lack
experience, dont be
afraid to bring in ex-
pertise for lending
advice or even intro-
ducing into partner-
ship. Think about it,
50% ownership of a
company worth $10million is far better
than a 100% stake of
a failed idea.
Capitalize the
company appropri-
ately at its prove-
nience through de-
veloping a business
plan that thoroughly emphasizes validates prof-
itability. Do not make the mistake of assuming
you will automatically become more profitable
simply by expanding.
It is imperative not to rely too heavily on a
handful of customers. Especially in a service-based business, you can expose yourself to
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1000 businesses strong:Are YOU a member?
Contact
or 989 757-2112for more information.
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FROM P 9, Starting Out in Business
tremendous risk in becoming too heavily dependent upon
a single sales demographic. Even though those customers
may seem stable at the time, there is no guarantee they will
remain in your market for long. Even if you are doing anexcellent job in providing top-tier service, situations change,
budgets can suddenly be adjusted and companies can make
decisions to head in other directions. If you are reliant on a
small number of clients then the disappearance of one will
consequently deliver a devastating blow.
In building contacts be sure to actually spend time with
prospects via genuinely building an acquaintance with them,
so far as to certify the hiring of the right man for the job as it
were. This is especially critical in the early stages of business
development.
In entrepreneurship you should strive to continuouslystock your pipeline with new prospects. To avoid being
caught without any customers you should be constantly
working to line up new prospects while simultaneously ser-
vicing the customers you already have. This can be one of
the trickiest balancing acts performed by a small company,
especially in the case of one that is in still in their start-up
phase. While the cost of acquiring customers is always high-
er than the cost of retaining them, the time to dig your well
is before you are thirsty. This principle of preparedness is
necessary not only in business but also in everyday life.
Be sure to brace yourself for turbulent times. The mediapaints a distorted picture of what success looks like. For a
handful of companies, which really only represent a minis-
cule fraction of the top 1 percent of businesses, growth is ex-
plosive and off the charts. For everyone else this line doesnt
look like to be climbing higher on a chart, but more so favor-
ing that of a roller coaster. For nearly every new business
there will be dramatic ups and downs, especially in the ear-
lier years of the business. Entrepreneurs will learn very fast
whether or not they have the pertinacity to stomach the un-
avoidable downs that could potentially punctuate the gains.
Make no mistake about it, there is opportunity available
to those willing to take a leap of faith and go it alone. The
key is to know what you should expect before you take a leap
with your new enterprise. Prepare yourself. Dont look back.
Try to enjoy the ride and try to avoid the killer mistakes that
can cause a crash landing.
Armstrong Williams is an American political commenta-
tor, entrepreneur, author of a nationally syndicated conser-
vative newspaper column, and host of a daily radio show and
a nationally syndicated TV program, called The Right Side
with Armstrong Williams. Founder and CEO of the GrahamWilliams Group, an international, marketing, advertising
and media public relations consulting firm, and is a politi-
cal talk show host on TV and radio. Williams was labeled
by The Washington Post as one of the most recognizable
conservative voices in America.
The primary goal of the Michigan Certified Public Manager program begins
January 17, and will foster and encourage the highest possible levels of performanceand ethical practice of public and non-profit sector managers in order to effectively
provide services and continuously improve the performance of state, local and
federal government and of the non-profit sector.
The MCPM programs intent is to guide public managers to incorporate
theory and best practices into their behaviors and strategies. Saginaw Valley State
University and the National CPM Consortium, through a joint effort, will provide
developmental opportunities to public managers to enhance their ability to provide
effective public sector service.
For additional information, visit http://www.svsu.edu/cpm/, call 989.964.4048.
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Washington The U.S. Small Business Administration will present the
concluding chapter of its two-part webinar series on How Small Businesses Can
Gain Competitive Advantage through HUBZone Certification, on Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.
The webinar will focus on how Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
Zone affiliated businesses are treated, joint ventures and HUBZone contracting
requirements.Registration is free, but required at: http://ems.intellor.com/?p=204851&do=register&t=71
The 45-minute webinar will help small business owners learn:
How to form joint ventures;
How to survive HUBZone status protests to contracts;
How to compete for HUBZone contracts;
How affiliated businesses are evaluated, and
How to obtain HUBZone contracting requirements.
Webinar participants can participate in a Q&A session with the speaker,
Mariana Pardo, Director of the HUBZone program at the end of the presentation.
The mission of the SBAs HUBZone program is to promote job growth, capital
investment, and economic development by providing contracting opportunities
to small businesses located in economically distressed communities. The federal
government has a mandated contracting goal to award three percent of federal
contracts to HUBZone firms. In fiscal year 2012, HUBZone firms received $8.01
billion in federal contracts.
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Sometimes a helping hand is all you need to get ahead in life.
Growing up in Puerto Rico, I was inspired by my grandfather who became a
successful journalist without having a formal college education. Encouraged by his
perseverance, I sought out several mentors who steered me in the right direction. One
of those mentors, a college career counselor and placement director, changed my lifeforever. She challenged me to take the AT&T aptitude test my senior year
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and mine carried one thing: our voice. The wires
carried an electric current through huge switching
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towns, state and beyond to literally connect bywire one person to another, exactly the way
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that same little wire are voices, emails, photos,
videos, the Lions game, the series finale of
Breaking Bad and Jeopardy each night. If
you have any of this happening in your home,
youve already made the transition. y m nt
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have the same wire coming into your home and
your phone may still be hanging in the exact
same place on your kitchen wall, but the content
coming through that wire could not be more
different. Its not the 19th century coming into
your home; its the 21st.
So, with SB 636, will you have to give up
your home phone and go only with a wireless
phone? You could, if you wanted to, and millions
of people already have, but you wont have to.
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Protocol), or both VoIP and wireless. The choice
is yours.But that really isnt what SB 636 is about.
Some of the state rules and regulations about our
phones were written before the Internet existed.
Before cell phones. Before cable TV. Before
email. Updating those laws will not remove
landlines from our homes necessarily, but it will
make those lines and our wireless networks work
faster, more efficiently and in a more affordable
manner for everyone.
Hospitals, schools and businesses are already
using VoiP technology. Residents like you and
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Beginning in 2017, it updates our law to
give the Federal Communications Commission,
with input from the Michigan Public Service
Commission, the authority to decide if providers
like AT&T can transition our network to one built
on VoiP and wireless technology, a transition
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Jim Murray
FROM P 11, Sparking Innovation
in college, which later landed me a full time
position at AT&T. That was 18 years ago, and I
havent looked back since.
That life experience made me realize the
importance of mentoring young talent and
encouraging them to realize their potential. It
encouraged me to develop a unique way to give
college students an opportunity to showcase
their tech skills and put it to real use, in the real
world. With that in mind, I submitted the idea
of an innovation competition among college
students into The Innovation Pipeline (TIP) a
crowdsourcing tool for employees. With the
support and feedback of peers, the AT&T Coding
Challenge was born and is now a recurring
competition with a mentoring and recruitment
component. For additional information
concerning the AT&T Coding Challenge visit
http://www.attinnovationspace.com.
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Lansing - The Michi-
gan Senate has unani-
mously approved legisla-
tion sponsored by Sen.
John Moolenaar to elimi-
nate the initial license or
registration fees for honor-
ably discharged veterans.
This is about sup-
porting Americas veterans
as they make the transition into civilian life and
into new careers, said Moolenaar, R-Midland.
We owe our freedoms to the brave men and
women in uniform who put their nation before
themselves, yet veterans face challenges landing
a job. By removing barriers to jobs, we can help
our veterans find work here at home.
Moolenaars measure, Senate Bill 671,
would require the Michigan Department of Li-
censing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to waive
the license or initial registration fee for honor-
ably discharged veterans in certain fields.
The change would apply to several occupa-
tions, including barbers, public accountants, real
estate brokers and appraisers, architects, com-
munity planners, cosmetologists, auctioneers,
foresters, hearing aid dealers, funeral directors
and residential builders.
The Senate also approved Senate Bill 672,
sponsored by Sen. Mike Green, R-Mayville, to
waive the initial licensing or registration fees for
honorably discharged veterans who apply for li-
censure as a private security guard or to become
a member of a private security guard business.
The bills build on Public Acts 165-169 of
2013 that allow certain military training and ex-
perience of honorably discharged veterans to be
counted for purposes of professional licensure
as an emergency medical technician, firefighter,
boiler operator and stationary engineer, mechani-
cal contractor, and residential builder.
While the enormous sacrifice and selfless
dedication of our veterans and their families is a
debt we can never fully repay, these reforms are
a real, meaningful way to express our apprecia-
tion, Moolenaar said. With these bills, we have
a rare chance to do something that is good for the
entire state our veterans, our local communi-
ties and our economy.
SBs 671 and 672 are supported by the nu-
merous veterans groups and have been sent to
the House of Representatives for further consid-
eration.
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for some people with
higher incomes. About
one third of those re-
ceiving Social Secu-rity benefits must pay
taxes on some of their
Social Security ben-
efits, depending on the amount of their taxable
income. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/
planners/taxes.htm.
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receive their Social Security Benefit Statements
(Form SSA-1099) for tax year 2013 on or before
January 31, 2014. After that, replacements can be
requested online at www.socialsecurity.gov/1099.W d bb n 2013. D r cld
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ple apply for their babys Social Security number
while theyre still in the hospital at the same time
they register for the birth certificate. But if you
didnt, youll need to apply for your childs SocialSecurity number before you file your tax return
in order to claim the child as a dependent. Youll
also need it if you ever apply for government ben-
efits on behalf of your child or your family. Learn
more about Social Security cards and numbers at
www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.
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rt?Yes. If youve legally changed your name
due to marriage, divorce, court order, or for any
other reason, make sure you change your name
with Social Security, as well as with your em-
ployer. If you change with one source but not the
other, it could cause your earnings to be improp-
erly recorded and you may not get all the benefits
you are entitled to when you become eligible for
Social Security in the future. Failing to change
your name on your Social Security record couldalso cause a delay in your receipt of any federal
income tax refund. You can learn more about
your Social Security number and how to change
your name at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.
For more information about Social Security,
visit www.socialsecurity.gov.
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.
Nw t Tm t Prpr fr Tx snBy Vonda VanTil
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
December is National Write a Business Plan Month. Check out your local library website
for business resource information at http://www.saginawlibrary.org.
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Phone (989) 667-2000 Ext 341Direct (989) 460-0341
Fax (989) 667-0103
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.labadieauto.com
Labadie Buick Cadillac GMC
711 S. Euclid Ave.
Bay City, MI 48706
Terry ReedSales Professional
Used Cars
A special thanks to all of my customers.
I appreciate each one of you.
Detroit (AP) Mary Barra has spent the
past three years as General Motors product
chief, making cars that drive better, last longer
and look good in showrooms. Now she will take
on an even bigger job. On December 10, the
board tapped the 33-year company veteran to
be the next CEO, making her the first woman to
lead a major car company. Barra replaces Dan
Akerson, who moved up retirement plans by
several months to help his wife, Karin, battle advanced cancer.When Barra starts her new job Jan. 15, she will lead a company thats
made nearly $20 billion since emerging from bankruptcy in 2010, much of
it from the cars and trucks she helped develop. But she still faces challenges
in paring down GMs costs and winning over buyers in international
markets such as India and South America.
Akerson, 65, said he had planned to stay at least until spring, but his
wifes diagnosis changed that. He said the board unanimously picked Barra
from several internal candidates because of the breadth of her experience,
her management record, her people skills and her understanding of GMs
operations. This is an executive who has a vision of where she wants to
take the organization, he said.
Since February 2011, Barra has held what many say is the most important
job at GM senior vice president for global product development. She
joined the company in 1980 as an engineering student and became a plant
manager, executive director of engineering and head of human resources.
Along the way, she earned a reputation as a manager who made tough
decisions, yet was able to get people to follow her lead and work as a team,
according to current and former GM executives.
The 51-year-old executive has been in charge of design, engineering
and quality for all GM vehicles and has shepherded most of the companys
recent new vehicle introductions. Under her command, GM rolled outbrawny new full-size pickup trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC
Sierra, and the Chevrolet Impala full-size car, which earned the highest
score for a sedan in testing by Consumer Reports magazine.
During her tenure, GMs quality scores rose in surveys done by J.D.
Power and Associates. She also streamlined the organization, eliminating
positions and putting one engineer in charge of each vehicle. Barra has
a rare combination of GM and auto industry knowledge and an ability
to make changes, said Ed Whitacre, a former CEO and chairman who
promoted Barra to head human resources.
I dont see any reason why she wont be a huge success, he said.
Akerson hinted at Barras promotion earlier this year when he told awomens business group in Detroit that a car gal would someday run
one of the Detroit Three automakers. But he made it clear that she wasnt
picked because shes a woman. Marys one of the most gifted executives
Ive met in my career, he said.
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By Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom KrisherAP Auto Writers
Every new development, highway, railroad, steamship line, building
operation, whether it be a drainage project in old Greece or a new water
system in Peru, means an added use of the automobile.
Walter Chrysler
strtng BnMidland - The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great
Lakes Bay Region is pleased to offer a Starting a Business seminar at the
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library at 1710 W. St. Andrews in Midland on
January 9, 2014, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
This seminar is designed for individuals who are considering self-
employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a
business. Delivered in a seminar format, this introductory session helpsaspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company,
as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services.
Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced,
along with other necessary steps to getting started.
For more information about Michigan SBDC, online resources,
business education seminars and to register, go towww.SBDCMichigan.
org or call (989) 686-9597. Pre-registration is required.
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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
FROM P 14, GM Executive
Among Barras biggest tasks is executing plans designed to cut costs and
put out better products, Akerson said. One big step in getting there: making
more vehicles off the same underpinnings, or platforms, that can be sold in
multiple markets, like the Chevrolet Cruze compact car.
Akerson praised Barra for progress in that area. In 2009, GM had 30different vehicle platforms, adding to manufacturing complexity and cost.
Under Barras leadership, its moving to build nearly 90 percent of its cars
and trucks off five or fewer platforms by the end of this decade, Akerson said.
In an October interview with The Associated Press, she said GM is
also moving to build vehicles with more common parts to trim costs where
customers wont notice.
As product development chief, Barra was challenged by Akerson to bring
vehicles to market faster. She responded with swift introductions of the Cadillac
ATS, a BMW 3-Series competitor, and the Impala. When the midsize Chevy
Malibu didnt sell well, Barras team gave it new looks, more interior space and
a new engine with better gas mileage all in less than a year. But she said in
the interview that she would never sacrifice quality for speed.
She is polished, soft-spoken, invariably polite, but firm and goal-
focused. She will have a learning curve, but will be an excellent CEO, said
Bob Lutz, a retired GM vice chairman who once led product development.
Barra grew up near Pontiac, Mich., in a car-oriented family. Her father
was a die maker who retired from GM after 39 years. GMs previous two
CEOs, Akerson and Whitacre, came from outside the auto industry and lacked
the experience that Barra has, said Erik Gordon, a professor at the University
of Michigans Ross School of Business. Theres nobody with more years of
honest car-guy credentials than she has, Gordon said. Shes the one to dothe breakthrough.
Akerson took over GM in September 2010, as the company prepared to
return to the public stock markets. During his tenure, GM has made billions
of dollars in profits and is sitting on $26.8 billion in cash. Its profit margins in
North America are healthy. He told reporters on a conference call that family
has to come first. I need to spend all my time and energy in fighting this
disease with my wife, he said.
Akerson had been waiting for GM to officially shed the derisive moniker
of Government Motors when the government sold the last of the GM shares
it got as part of a bailout in 2008 and 2009. When that happened it cleared the
way for the Barra announcement.The GM board also decided to separate the positions of chairman and
CEO. Barra gets a board seat, but director Theodore Solso will succeed
Akerson as chairman. Solso, a GM board member since June 2012, is the
former chairman and CEO of engine maker Cummins Inc.
Barra will be the first GM CEO since Rick Wagoner not appointed by
the U.S. government. Wagoner was named to the job in 2000 and resigned
in 2009. Her promotion signals a year of change at the top of Detroits auto
industry. Ford CEO Alan Mulally is in the running to lead Microsoft Corp.
and could leave before his planned departure after the end of 2014.
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Business DirectoryBeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989.755.2666/989.755.3883
Reection of U TooLouise McKinnie, Owner2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989.753.4600
Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan 48602989-992-2600
Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338
Unique Cuts II3125 E. HollandSaginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338
Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com
www.The GrowthCoach.comCleaning ServicesExtreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335
Best ChoiceFloor Maintenance & Carpet [email protected]
Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services
1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-753-0411
ConstructionKingdom BuildersJim Shaey, President2210 Annesley StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989. 948.8094www.kingdombuildersmi.org
ConsultantsEnviCare Consulting, Inc.Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President2809 Blairmont Drive
Midland, MI 48622989.839.9177www.envicareinc.com
DentistsJack W. Nash, DDS
Cosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200
FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat?Specialize in Custom DesignsSundays BestYvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]
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Saginaw Economic Development CorporationShontaye Bibbs1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207Saginaw, MI [email protected]
FloristsErikas Flowers214 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-9330www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com
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Funeral HomesDeisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151
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RestaurantsBrother Arthurs Fish & More2522 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0200
Rite Spot
1205 LapeerSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001
Savoy Bar & Grill127 S. Franklin StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.9660
RetailersGREEKS R US2203 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI [email protected]
Shoe RepairMorgans Shoe Repair308 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-754-6155
Tax ServicesRobert McDuffy Tax & AccountingService/ERO e-le2127 LedyardSaginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115Fax [email protected]
AttorneysThe Law Ofces of Alan A. Crawford PLLCAlan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602313.559.7881313.556.2487 (Fax)www.acrawfordlaw.com
AuthorsW. James Richardson1356 Woodside StreetSaginaw, MI 48601988-753-0233www.wjamesrichardson.com
AutoLabadie Olds
711 S. EuclidBay City, MI 48706Terry ReedSales Professional989-667-2000 Ext. 341Direct 989-460-0341Fax 989-667-0103E-mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.com
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Students often find themselves either
unable to afford higher education, or left with
unmanageable loan repayments once theyve
finished. While startups such as Fynanz have
offered alternatives like peer-to-peer lending
to make students lives easier, a new company
called Zero Bound is now encouraging them
to undertake sponsored volunteering projects in
return for loan donations from friends and family
to help them through university.
Both current students and universityalumni can sign up to ZeroBound and pledge to
volunteer a certain amount of hours working in
the community, as well as set a funding target.
They then share their pledge page on social
networks to friends, family and contacts in order
to gain backers. Once their goal is reached, the
student carries out their volunteering roles, which
can be found through ZeroBound listings or any
other route. Once completed the money is then
transferred to the students loan company to pay
off a part of their loan. If the funding target isnt
reached, donors are notified and are given theoption of sending the money anyway, choosing
a different student or withdrawing their support.
Students and graduates can crowdfund as many
times as they like to keep reducing their loans.
ZeroBound benefits both those with
student loans as well as their local community
by encouraging learners to donate their time
in exchange for lessening the burden of their
education debts. How else can the cost of higher
education become more tolerable for students?
For additional information visit www.
zerobound.comSource: www.Springwise.com
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This is the first-ever White House Student Film Festival: a videocontest created just for K-12 students, and whose finalists will have theirshort films shown at the White House. Finalist videos may also be featuredon the White House website, YouTube channel, and social media pages.
Your film should address at least one of the following themes: How you currently use technology in your classroom or school.
The role technology will play in education in the future.
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How does technology help with: Personalized Learning
Online Learning
Global Collaboration
Student Creativity
Making and Tinkering
Project Based Learning
Critical Thinking
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Books Make Perfect Presents is a list of
good reads to purchase for children, teens and
adults. The Public Libraries of Saginaw has
teamed up with Amazon.com to give you the
power to help the library. Each time you shop at
the retailer through library web page, the library
benefits from your purchase.
Visit www.saginawlibrary.org to view and
purchase any book off of the library list. You
may also pick up a copy of the list at any library
branch.
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Our responsibility as filmmakers is to make things that are fresh, unique and original.Joel Silver, producer of action movies
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NHSAs Annual National Head Start
Conference is the nations largest gathering of
Head Start and Early Head Start professionals.
More than 2,500 directors, administrators,managers, teachers, supervisors, parents and
policy council members, from hundreds of
programs and from every state are Driven to
Make a Difference and will attend in 2014, in
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All children should reach their full potential,
Every child can succeed,
We can impact the success of at-risk
children, and
Quality early education fundamentallytransforms children and families
T ld - To be the untiring voice that will
not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served
with the Head Start model of support for the
whole child, the family and the community.
T dvct - To work diligently for
policy and institutional changes that ensure all
vulnerable children and families have what they
need to succeed.
Nhsa MnOur mission is to coalesce, inspire, and
support the Head Start field as a leader in early
childhood development and education.
The National Head Start Association is a non-
partisan, not-for-profit organization committed
to the belief that every child, regardless of
circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in
life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead
to healthier, empowered children and families,
and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA
is the voice for more than 1 million children,
200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees in
the United States.
Since 1974, NHSA has worked diligently
for policy changes that ensure all at-risk childrenhave access to the Head Start model of support for
the whole child, the family and the community.
NHSA offers an impressive portfolio of
professional development services and programs
for the entire early childhood community.
These include the annual National Head Start
Conference, the largest national event devoted to
the Early Head Start and Head Start community,
and the National Parent Conference, the only
national event devoted to parents and families.
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Donate $1 per child enrolled in your program
to help fund NHSA advocacy efforts.
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The National Head Start Associations
Scholarships & Awards Program is open to
individual, program and affiliate members ofNHSA in good standing.
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Head Start parents who, through their own
efforts to mobilize other parents and community
members, have affected real change in their Head
Start programs and communities.
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NHSA member Head Start and Early Head
Start programs and their staff and families whobecome victims of natural disasters.
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Donations to the General Fund are used to
support the programs and services of NHSA.
Source: www.nhsa.org
Sabrina Beeman-Jackson
Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early
Head Start Program Director
Funding and maintaining programs from
Head Start to Pell Grants must be a high
priority. Ed Pastor
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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing
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Dgnd wt hiV/aiDs Nw Wt?Living with HIV/AIDS could mean that you
will have to keep track of many appointments
with different healthcare providers, including
dentists, nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners,
case managers, counselors, psychiatrists,
alternative medicine practitioners, and others.
It can get complicated, but you can keep things
from getting confusing by preparing yourself
with a plan.
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Visits and appointments with your healthcare
provider and other clinics will probably become
a routine part of your daily life. Sometimes, you
may need to see your primary healthcare provider.
Other times, you may just need to check in with a
nurse, give your case manager an update, or have
some lab work done.These tips may help you prepare better for
your visits to your healthcare provider or clinic
and get more out of them:
Dont forget to bring along any materials
you, or your healthcare provider, might need,
like a lab slip, your most recent x-rays, your
meds, etc. Having this information will help your
provider give you better care, and may shorten
your appointment time.
Be on time. Most healthcare providers
have full appointment schedulesif you are late,you throw the schedule off for everyone who
comes after you.
Write down any questions you have
before you go, and write down your providers
answers. Keep your questions and answers in a
small notebook. This will help you keep track of
what you need to know to stay healthy.
Ask your provider about the next visit
and what you should bring to your appointment.
Write it in your notebook.
Ask for a list of your upcoming
appointments when you check out.
Nurses and case managers can often
answer questions about:
o Your medications and side effects
o The meaning of lab reports
o Mental health needs you might have
o Insurance questions
o Your medical historyo Your over-all treatment plan
Providers (doctors, nurse practitioners,
physicians assistants) can answer specific
questions about:
o Medication changes and new medications
o Clinical trials
o The meaning of complex test results
o Surgical procedures
o Referrals for both medical and mental
health issues
o Your prognosis (how your HIV disease isaffecting your body)
o Symptom management
Dntl appntmnt
Dental visits are an extremely important part
of your care when living with HIV. Many signs of
HIV infection can begin in the mouth and throat,
which is why careful monitoring and evaluations
by a skilled healthcare provider are important.
Tips for your dental visit:
Ask your dentist how many HIV/AIDS
patient he or she has treated and about their
experience in HIV/AIDS care.
Dont wait for problems in your mouth
to get out of hand. When you notice something
wrong (tooth pain or a sore) call your dentist right
away.
Be on time for your dental visit. Try not
to miss your appointment, if you can help itand
if you cant, reschedule it ASAP. Keep a record of your dental visits, just
like you do with your visits to your healthcare
provider. You should keep track of when you
had dental X-rays (and what was X-rayed), any
procedures or treatments you had, and when your
next visit is scheduled.
Bring your test results and lab reports.
Your dentist may need to have information about
your CD4 count and platelet count to know how
best to treat your dental issue.
Visit www.aids.gov for additional information.Source: aids.gov
8 Tng t Cndr Wn Bng hld TMaryland - The holiday season provides the
opportunity to unabashedly spoil the children in
your life. But with so many options, which toys
are the best for helping them learn and develop
while having fun?The American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA) offers some tips for selecting
toys that will make the most of play time. Playing
is an essential activity that facilitates a childs
social, physical, and cognitive development, all
while having a good time. It is often through play
that children learn to make sense of the world
around them.
Selecting a toy can be overwhelming,
says Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L, pediatriccoordinator at the American Occupational
Therapy Association. These guidelines help
consumers to be more contemplative about
play when selecting a toy and can help them to
evaluate a toy rather than making a knee-jerk
purchase based on packaging or where an item is
placed on the shelf.
Occupational therapy practitioners are experts
in play as it relates to development and offer the
following questions for consumers to consider asguidelines when gift-buying for children:
1. i t t f nd g pprprt?If
the suggested age range is too young for the child,
he or she may get bored quickly. If the range is too
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old, the child may get frustrated and give up, or
be exposed to small parts that could pose a safety
risk. Be mindful of your own childs development
in terms of his or her strengths, interests, andabilities.
2. Cn t t b pld wt n mr tn
n w?Toys that offer unlimited possibilities
can tap into the childs creativity. Blocks can be
stacked, knocked down, lined up, crashed into,
and even substituted for play food in a pretend
kitchen.
3. D t t ppl t vrl n?
Childrens attention is captured by exciting
colors, sounds, lights, and textures. Toys that
encourage them to push buttons, move parts,open doors, or sort shapes will often lengthen
play time.4. Cn t t b d n mr tn n
plc r ptn? Toys that are easy to carry or
can be used while sitting, standing, or even lying
down make play possible anywhere. Crayons,
markers, sidewalk chalk, a baby gym, and plastic
rings can be used in a variety of locations.
5. D t t nvlv t f bt
nd? Moving parts, buttons, and gearsencourage activity and movement. Construction
toys, craft kits, puzzles, balls, riding toys, and
toss-and-catch sets all promote motor skill
development at different ages.
6. D t t ncrg tnng r
lvng prblm?Board games and science kits
offer older kids the chance to use thinking skills
in a new way, while shape sorters, puzzles, or a
Jack-in-the box are great for babies and toddlers.7. D t t ncrg cmmnctn
nd ntrctn? Dress-up clothes, costumes,playhouses, kitchen sets, and tools can all be used
with more than one child to teach cooperation
and negotiation and foster imagination.8. i t t wrt t ct? Consider
the appeal of the toy and its durability. Can
you substitute the toy you are considering with
something that you already have at home?
Occupational therapy practitioners
recognize play as an occupation [activity]
because it is purposeful and meaningful to achilds development. Play can involve cognitive
demands like problem solving, social demands
like sharing, and motor and coordination skills
like manipulating or activating a toy, Schefkind
says. These tips promote the opportunity to
engage the child, challenge the child, and support
the child and his or her family in using play to
foster growth and development.
The American Occupational Therapy
Association, AOTA, offers a free checklist
for toy shopping to help consumers purchaseage-appropriate toys. To learn more about
developmentally-appropriate toys and play for
children, visit www.aota.org.
Source: www.aota.org
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
Always remember to handle food safely both professionally and at home!
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Wilbert J. Smith and Alois B. Smith
Owner/Operators
Contact us today to learn more about our Quality Care Guarantee!
320 S. Washington Avenue Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607
989-752-5501 989-752-5503 FAX
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com
C O M F O R C A R E H O M E C A R E
Independence. Dignity. Quality of Life.
A D e d i c a t e d N o n - M e d i c a l H o m e C a r e A g e n c y
The ComForcare Mission
To improve the quality of life and
level of independence for every client
and family receiving our services.
We focus on four initiatives that are
critical to the well-being of seniors:
Fall Prevention
Medication Adherence
Chronic Disease Management
Transition of Care
Just as computers opened up a whole new world ofinformation for you, apps for smartphones and tablets
are making life much more convenient. You may already
have apps that let you make mobile bank deposits or find
your way around town, but weve found a few others you
may want to give a whirl! (Some are designed for iOS,
some for Android and some for both.)
Lumosity
Enjoy a variety of games designed by neuroscientists to enhance
brain agility, while improving your memory, attention, flexibility andproblem solving.
WebMD
With this app, quickly gain access to information about medical
conditions, plus participate in discussions with medical experts and
other seniors.
A Story Before Bed
When you cant read stories to your grandkids in person, record the
audio and video of their favorites and the kids can enjoy them over and
over.
Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight
Need help seeing that menu in a dark restaurant? This app is a
magnifying glass and flashlighteven a mirrorall in one.
Pillboxie
Drop digital pills similar in shape and size into a digital pillbox and
Pillboxie reminds you to take your meds and helps keep them
straight.
BP Monitor/Healthsome Glucose
These two apps help you stay on top of your daily blood pressure
and glucose levels, including built-in reminders and an import/export
feature to send information to doctors.
Park N Find
Ever lost your car at the mall? Park N Find uses your phones GPS to
help you find your vehicle in large parking lots or unfamiliar places.
Source: SeniorsGuideOnline.com
Tp app fr snrBy Terri L. Jones
hlt Twc Bd swt Ptt Rcp6 sweet potatoes, even in size and scrubbed
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Place sweet potatoes on sheet tray and bake for 1 hour or until
soft. Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.
Split potatoes and remove the flesh to a medium sized bowl,
reserving skins. In another bowl, add brown sugar, butter and cream
cheese and the all of the spices and mash with a fork or rubber
spatula.
Add the butter and cream cheese mixture to the sweet potato flesh
and fold in completely. Add the filling back to the potato skins and
place on a half sheet tray. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
SERVES: 6 (SIDE); Calories: 257; Total Fat: 14 grams;
Saturated Fat: 8.5 grams; Protein: 3 gram; Total carbohydrates: 30grams; Sugar: 14 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 41 milligrams;
Sodium: 250 milligrams
Thanks to Food Network for the Recipe!
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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
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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The story of a child with Severe EmotionalDisturbance is too often one of tragedy. Withthe right help and the right team, it can be one
of triumph. We maximize results to givemore family stories a happy ending.
Maximize
Contact Wardene Talley989-754-2288
Results
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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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MuseuM DoCeNT (Guide) volunteerneeded to provide supervision and guidance to
guests of the museum as they experience the
galleries.
Agency is looking for VoLuNTeeR
CooRDiNaToRvolunteers who are creative,
friendly, outgoing and have great energy and
enthusiasm and enjoy working with children!
MaiNTeNaNCevolunteer needed to assiststaff with cleaning, painting, yard work and
with minor plumbing and electrical tasks at any
of their multiple locations. Flxbl cdlng.
aDMiNisTRaTiVe oFFiCe suPPoRTvolunteers needed to assist administrative
and community development staff with data
entry, filing, creating and distributing agency
literature and other administrative duties.
Primary need: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.
A local agency is looking for energetic, kiD
aT heaRTvolunteers to help with the set up
of auction items, coat check, greeter and end ofthe night clean up for annual fundraiser. Your
support benefits educational programming for
children in the region.
Become a CeRTiFieD TaX PRePaReR.As a volunteer you receive free IRS training and
certification; work one-on-one with families,
saving them money and protecting them from
predatory practices; help our local economy
and community.
To volunteer your services or to donate
goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United
Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216,
[email protected]. Or checkout the web-based volunteer program at www.
GOvolunteerNOW.org.
Vluntr n yur Cmmunt!
Underground Railroad, Inc. Support GroupsGeneral information about URR and services available to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, call 989.755.0413.
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Gary Shepards annual display of 85,000
Christmas lights is ready for viewing from 5:30
10 pm each night until January 1. Visit 7320 W.
Freeland Rd., tune your cars radio to 93.9 FM,
and enjoy the show from the warmth of your car!
For the sixth consecutive year, Mr. Shepard will
be collecting spectator donations for the CAN
Council.
Daily shows start at 5:30 pm, and the last
show starts at 10 p.m. Early evening shows start
every quarter hour and last about 12 minutes.
Shows beginning at 9 p.m. last about 22 minutes
and include additional songs.
While visitors were enjoying last years
display, Mr. Shepard was busy developing
this years. Its a hobby he has enjoyed since
childhood. Mr. Shepard explains, Decorating
with lights started at an early age, at around 7
years old, when Santa delivered 5 strings of GE
Merry Midget lights. He began setting the
blink of the lights to music in 2005 and collecting
visitors donations for CAN in 2008. To date,
Mr. Shepards Freeland Lights Show has raised
$28,760.91 for CAN Council Great Lakes Bay
Region.
Suzanne Greenberg, President/CEO of CAN
Council says, Our community looks forward
to Mr. Shepards spectacular Lights Show each
year. Its a simple way to enjoy the holiday
season while helping the families and children
served by CAN.
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To every-thing there is a
season and a timeto every purposeunder the heav-ens. This is the
bi bl ic al quot eBeverly Robertson,
president of theNat ional Civ ilRights Museumused to begin ourconversation.
She quicklyfollowed with itsspecial relevanceto her at this pointin time. I recent-
ly announced my retirement from the museum
because I believe it is time. On March 14, 2014,the National Civil Rights Museum will re-openthe historic Lorraine Motel after an 18 month,$28 million renovation. An additional $12 mil-lion is being raised to support the first ever majorendowment for the museum to secure the life ofthe institution. This tremendously challengingaccomplishment along with so many other suc-cesses and challenges over the past 16 years have
led me to realize that I have had my season. Ithas been an honor to work at this sacred place,
but even the best of leaders must know when it istime to go. People who lead understand that theyhave a season. They also understand that exits are
better done when individuals are at the pinnacleof their success.
The National Civil Rights Museum show-
cases the history of the African American strug-gle for civil rights within the context of a globalstruggle for human rights. It holds a vision for usof a world dedicated to creating opportunity forthe disenfranchised.
Located in Memphis, Tennessee at the for-mer Lorraine Hotel - the site of the assassinationof Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, - the National CivilRights Museum has steadily expanded and up-dated exhibits and curriculum. Over 3.5 million
people have visited since its opening in 1991 - an
annual average of 200,000 visitors. It is an educa-tional and cultural site of conscience for visitorsfrom around the world.
Under Robertsons leadership the museumhas stayed focused on fundraising. To date, $25.2million has been raised for renovations, and$2.2 million for endowment. Robertson has alsogrown the museums annual fundraising whichincludes direct mail, personal solicitations, and
The Freedom Awards, their annual gala. TheFreedom Awards, honor individuals who havemade significant contributions in civil rights andhave laid the foundation for present and futureleaders in the battle for human rights. This yearawards were presented to Mary Robinson, firstfemale president of Ireland and human rightschampion; Geoffrey Canada, CEO and presi-
dent of Harlem Childrens Zone and a leadingadvocate for education reform and equality; andEarl Graves, founder and publisher of Black En-terprise Magazine, activist for black consumerand black business power. The event raised over$490,000 and was one of their most successful.
I have always wanted to leave people andorganizations for whom I have worked much bet-ter than I found them, Robertson said. I canonly hope and pray that this is part of the legacyI leave when I depart the National Civil Rights
Museum on July 1, 2014. Beverly Robertson we salute your leadership.Learn more about the National Civil Rights
Museum at www.civilrightsmuseum.org.Mel and Pearl Shaw are the authors of Pre-
requisites for Fundraising Success. They posi-tion nonprofits for fundraising success. Visit themat www.saadandshaw.com.
Copyright 2013 Mel and Pearl Shaw
FUNdraising Good Times
Civil Rights Museum SuccessBy Mel and Pearl Shaw
Beverly Robertson, President
National Civil Rights Museum
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Praise Connections and Life
The Church Has
Left the Building (Luke
10: 1-24) is the theme
of Mt. Olive Institution-
al Missionary Baptist
Church, which has expe-
rienced dramatic growth
and outreach under the
leadership of its pastor,
Rev. Dr. Martin T. SmithThe church, located at 1114 N. 6th Avenue in