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Lorenzo Pierson, Author“At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: A Perspective on Social Issues & Race Relations”

February 7 at 6 pm at Delta College Ricker CenterSponsored by the Delta College Community Development Office and Delta College Diversity & Inclusion Programs - Black History Month Committee

Erica Williams, Civic Activist“Be the Change You Wish to See: Using, Passion, Innovation and Technology to Work Toward Social Change”

February 13 at 10am in the Delta College GymnasiumSponsored by the Delta College President’s Speaker Series and Delta College Diversity & Inclusion Programs - Black History Month Committee

These events are free and open to the public.For a complete list of Black History Month activities, including the Delta College Gospel Concert on February 28, visit the Delta College events calendar at www.delta.edu, or call Delta College Student Diversity & Inclusion Programs at 989-686-9673.

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2012-2013 EVENTS

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OPPORTUNITY

VIEW THE WORLD

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Imagine all the solutions.

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Go to: www.cmich.edu/Institutional_diversity.htm to find out how you can help us in our efforts to create an environment of inclusiveness.

office of diversity education Bovee uc 110 (989) 774-7318

lesBian Gay Bisexual transGender queer services Bovee uc 110 (989) 774-3637

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office forExcellence through inclusion, listen, understand, appreciate!

GET ACQUAINTED DAYJoin us on Warriner Mall to get to know resources on

campus! Registered Student Organizations, departments, offices and local businesses will all be there to share

information and free giveaways.

AUGUST29, 2012

COMING OUT WEEKComing Out Week is a time full of celebratory and

educational events celebrating the coming out experience of LGBTQ individuals and allies.

OCTOBER8-12, 2012

UNIFIED HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONWhat holidays do you celebrate? See some of the

traditional holidays that CMU students celebrate through songs, dances, and other performances at

this annual event.

NOVEMBER2012

BLACK HISTORY MONTHAfrican-Americans have contributed a lot to the

foundation of our country. Hear about contemporary issues in the African-American community from our

keynote speaker, or join us for a little soul food at our annual food taster.

FEBRUARY2013

PRIDE WEEKPride Week is a time for the students, faculty, and staff

of CMU to celebrate the LGBTQ community and the diversity within. The week includes guest speakers,

education, celebration, and the annual Drag Show.

APRIL8-12, 2013

SOUP & SUBSTANCEA semi-monthly presentation series that provides

members of the campus community and the greater Mt. Pleasant area an opportunity to hear a substantive

presentation on a diversity-related topic over a free lunch of soup and bread.

MONTHLY

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTHCelebrate the contributions of Hispanic/Latinos in America. Come try delicious Latin cuisine or learn how to salsa dance. Make sure to check out the keynote speaker who will share a unique viewpoint on current events in the United States.

SEPT. 15 THRU OCT. 15, 2012

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTHNative American Heritage Month offers organized cultural events for the CMU campus and surrounding community which include, speakers, panels, classroom presentations, workshops, and a food taster. November was nationally proclaimed Native American Heritage Month in 1992.

NOVEMBER2012

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYHonor the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at our annual peace brunch. Join us in the afternoon for our annual peace march through CMU’s campus where we end in downtown Mount Pleasant for a candlelight vigil.

JANUARY21, 2013

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTHMany unique and wonderful things come from Asian culture. You could try out a new food or learn a new exercise like yoga or tai chi. Don’t forget to see our keynote speaker who will share about current Asian-American issues.

MAR. 15 THRU APR. 15, 2013

CMU POW WOWThe Central Michigan “Celebrating Life” annual Pow wow is held in the spring of every year to celebrate the new beginning of life and to share Native American culture and traditions with the CMU campus and surrounding community through featured dancers, singers and craft vendors.

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CentralMichiganUniversity2013BlackhistoryMonthCelebration“UnderstandingtheLegacy:educatingaNewGeneration”

Central Michigan University has planned numerous amounts of wonderful events and programs to honor Black History Month

that began January 31, and ending on February 27. The Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS) coordinates CMU’s annual celebration and its theme this year is “Understanding the Legacy: Educating A New Generation”. The events will educate students and our community on African American history to improve awareness for our current generation.

Come out on Monday February 4, for “Fifty Shades of Black” which is sponsored by the Organization of Black Unity to discuss the variety of shades of the African American race and how that plays out in today’s media. This event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Herrig Classroom.

The Office of Diversity Education will sponsor a Soup and Substance talk over lunch, “Bridging the Gap: How Far Have We Really Come,” on Tuesday February 5, from 12-1pm in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. And later, if you enjoy poetry or if you just want to support, come out for a poetry slam featuring up and coming spoken word poet Brandon “Real Talk” Williams, which will be held in the Bovee University Center Rotunda at 6 p.m.

One of the highlights of the celebration will be our Black History Month Food Taster. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of delicious dishes that are traditional in the African American community. The food taster will also feature entertainment from Comedian Roy Wood Jr.

We have a variety of new programs that we will be a hosting which includes “Freedom Friday” game night, an interactive Black History trivia game show, which will offer up to $200 in cash prizes, an intellectual discussion on the relevancy of Black greek letter organizations, two original stage plays and much more!

We welcome you to participate in any or all of the events to help us celebrate Black History Month. For more information and a detailed list of all events, please contact the CMU Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services at 989-774-3945.

Contributed by D’Wayne Jenkins, Assistant DirectorMulticultural Academic Student Services

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Each February we remember the accomplishments and feats of those who have walked the land leaving a legacy that I am sure while they lived could not have imagined the impact it would have. There are many alive who lived through those times of modern day civil rights, with Dr. King, Medgar Evers, and many others. However, there is a large population of a certain generation who do not have any thought, or knowledge of the history of those trailblazers and the land and times they lived through. How did this happen?

As Dr. King stated in the infamous I have a Dream speech, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” It is daunting to think that if perhaps that certain generation did know about those of before, and what their lives of sacrifice means to all of the people in this day, the silence about things that really matter would not exist. And the silence of many is deafening.

In recent editions of the Michigan Banner, I have challenged the community to select those who are giving of themselves as they pursue their vision to make our Great Lakes Bay Region greater for all. We have received the names of young folks who are making a difference in our community. As you read of their accomplishments, you will find they are striving to create a community the young will want to live in productively, and the old without hesitation. We believe one day they too shall be in the history records of our land.

So, as we celebrate Black History month this February of 2013, let us educate those who have not had the honor of knowing the true visions of our runners that included prosperity, and peace for all humanity. And let’s be sure to encourage and applaud those who are now living among us, and are making a new pathway for this time. Both are needed.

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Jerome Buckley, Publisher The Michigan Banner

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama (Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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EditorialConnectingthePastwiththePresidentBy Dr. Julianne Malveaux

One hundred and fifty years ago, President Abra-ham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclama-tion. It was a flawed docu-ment that freed enslaved people in Confederate ar-eas that he did not control. At the same time, it was a progressive document be-

cause it initiated discussion about the “freedom” Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteen Amendments.

One hundred years later, in 1963, Dr. Mar-tin Luther King, Jr. riveted the nation with his “I Have A Dream” speech during the August 28 March on Washington. Many will remember that he said, “I have a dream that one day people will be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Somehow people forget that in the same speech he said, “We have come to the nation’s capital to cash a check that has been marked insufficient funds.” If people said “cash the check” as often as they said “I have a dream,” we’d move more quickly forward in closing the economic gaps that African American people experience.

We’ve been doing this 50-year thing for the past couple years, and we’ll be doing it for an-other few. The “Greensboro Four” North Caro-lina A&T State University Students (with the help of Bennett College students, who are often ignored) sat in at Woolworth counter on Febru-

ary 1, 1960. The March on Washington happened 50 years ago. The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964, and beyond that the 60s will resonate for the next few years with commemorations and an-niversaries.

These celebrations are important historical moments, but who remembers? The median age of the population in the United States is about 37 years old. Many of these folks remember the civil rights moment through twice and thrice told tales. Those who are under the median age see the civil rights movement as something like a fable, some-thing they heard about, but doesn’t really matter to them. Many of these young people see them-selves as “post-racial.” They hang out with their peers, race notwithstanding. They have never ex-perienced discrimination. Even when they expe-rience it, they are slow to embrace it. They are post-racial, whatever that means.

If some of these young people had been im-mersed in history, they might understand why the Black unemployment rate is twice that of the White rate. If they had books and speeches by Dr. King, who spoke of racial disparities in much of his work, they would understand the many ways the struggle continues. But popular culture sug-gests that when Black folks and White folks can both act extreme fools on reality shows (I think I blanked out after about a minute of “Bad Girls Club”); there is some measure of equality.

There has been a rich history and legacy of struggle and protest that has been swallowed by

the notion of post-racialism in the first decades of this century. It is laudable that President Obama used both the Bible of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and that of President Abraham Lincoln, con-necting the 150-year-old dots. President Obama’s choice in using both Bibles in this anniversary year was a testament to his sensitivity and ability to juggle the tightrope he must manage as both president of the United States and the first Afri-can American president of our nation.

Most folks 50 and older get it. What about those who are both younger than our nation’s me-dian age and unschooled in the nuances of his-tory? Is our conversation about race in America stuck in some kind of time warp, where we are unable to speak cross generationally because we have extremely different memories, recollections, and knowledge about that which happened fifty years ago?

We do our nation a disservice when we duck and dodge our racially tinged history. We have to grace and embrace the past in order to move for-ward with our future.

Somehow this is a message that needs to be transmitted to young people, especially in this 150th year after emancipation, this 50th year after the March on Washington, this season of embrac-ing and celebrating our history.

Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer, and President Emer-ita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C.

PBSCelebratesBlackhistoryMonthwithSpecialProgramsandNewBlackCulturewebsite

Arlington, VA - In celebration of Black His-tory Month and as part of its year-round commit-ment to diverse programming, PBS is featuring an on-air lineup commemorating the contribu-tions of African Americans in music, dance, tele-

vision and civil rights, providing an in-depth look at key figures and events that shaped black and American history. In addition to these programs, PBS announced it will launch the PBS Black Culture Connection, a digital storybook of black

films, history, trends and discussion that’s avail-able throughout the year on PBS.org, beginning on February 1, 2013. For additional information on PBS programming visit www.pbs.org.

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OpinionThiSaMeRiCa…By Jimmy GreeneCEO & President, Greater Michigan ChapterAssociated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

Republicans had better take heed to my words when I tell them that the silo they are living in created by those I call Political Entrepreneurs does little if anything to serve the interest of ABC Free Enterprise folks. I recently spoke

at the Midland Chamber of Commerce about eliminating this compulsion of labeling people beyond the Party label they choose to adopt. There are only Democrats—only Republicans. These distinctions of “Conservative” or “Moderate” are done to divide and conquer so the division creates a hijacking of the Party to serve the interest of the few…not the many, and that is a huge issue for

the people we are suppose to advocate for. My fear is that ABC members will be drawn

into battles that have more to do with what happens in someone’s bedroom than those issues that affect profit and loss statements. We have lost good people in office, or even kept good people from office based on the narrow view of those who wish to define what Republicanism is. The reason for that is simple…if the fights end; they have nothing since the fight is the product.

The Republican Party of Reagan was indeed the big tent that allowed the Party to be strong, as well as, very strategically strong. That is no longer the case. The Party now practices loser politics, and “all in” politics that is killing people I work for. Losing numbers creates appointees that wreck havoc on small businesses—Republican or Democrat Owner.

Anyone around the country will tell you that no one fights like ABC fights and definitely not as consistent, but we have got to stop allowing ourselves to be hijacked by agendas that are “label” driven and not “issue” driven. When real Republicans take back this Party from the uglies, the narrow minded, the bigot, the wedger, the divider, the ideologue that wishes a return to yesterday (as if things were better then ?) so that the world stops looking like it does: Twenty women senators, a Black president, a overwhelming number of Hispanic/Latino political power and numbers, Gays, and an accepting younger base of voters that we as parents should be proud of; then that Party cannot and will not lose elections—because that Party is ThiSaMeRiCa.

RecipientofTheSherrillSmithCommitmenttoServiceawardSelectedPam Blondin, MSW,

LMSW was recently honored by Child & Family Services Board of Directors by receiving the Sherrill SmithCommitment to Serviceaward.

Ms. Blondin states “Major events which took place during my formative

years influenced my activism. Among them are the civil rights movement, the struggle for women’s liberation, and the peace movement.

I have been fortunate to have lived in interesting times and to have had role models and friends who stood up to injustice with non-violent, even loving behavior. I simply followed

their lead. I had the advantage of being told by the

president of the United States when I was in the 9th grade to figure out what I could do for my country which I interpreted to mean my fellow citizens. As a result I became a social worker and have been so grateful to have chosen that noble profession. I have been able to be of help to people every day of my professional and volunteer life. I’ve had a wonderful life because of it.”

Ms. Blondin earned the award for her tireless devotion of time and talents to establish or improve services to the underserved in our community. Ms. Blondin received the award because she exhibited the virtues of consistency, passion, persistence and humility in her service. Margie Bach, President/CEO of Child &

Family Services says of Ms. Blondin, “She

sets an example for anyone who aspires to make a difference in their community and stand up for those in most need. Ms. Blondin demonstrated this in 1976 when she assisted with the creation of the Rape Crisis Center, now the Sexual Assault Center of Child &

Family Services. Most recently she co-founded along with a volunteer group of St. Mary’s parishioners, the development of Cathedral Mental Health. Both organizations offer free services to those individual in the greatest of need.”

Child & Family Services is dedicated to building better lives for individuals and families in our community through the Counseling Center, Sexual Assault Center and Employee Wellness Center.

“Building Better Lives for over a 140 Years”

Pam Blondin

“I believe in having a state government that works for its residents in an effective and efficient manner. We have accomplished much toward that goal. I am enthusiastic about renewing our commitment to growing our economy, creating jobs and giving our citizens a government that is responsive and responsible.” Sen. John Moolenaar



Intersection of Business & WealthBusinessToolsforSuccessBy Harry C. Alford

Washington - No business can guarantee success. In fact, the vast majority of business ventures fail by the second year. Yet, entrepreneurship is the backbone of our economy and the few who succeed provide more than 70 percent of all new

jobs. Some of the factors that can make or break a business should be considered as you plan and build your business venture.

When you come up with the idea of creating a business, you should first do a feasibility study. Will the market accept this product, service or idea? Make sure you don’t come up with the conclusion until you do due diligence. Will it answer the wants and needs of the consumers? Can the market understand it and react positively? What price will the market bare? Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald’s restaurants, had five business failures before he found success. Xerox had the rights to the Internet (not Al Gore) and simply gave it away thinking the market had no use for it. If your feasibility study ends up being very positive then it is time for your business plan.

A business plan sets the strategy and guidance for the launch of your business. You cannot get any financing without a convincing business plan. Investors, bankers and potential

equity partners won’t go to step one without a plan. There must be facts and documentation that can be understood and no pie in the sky will make your plan realistic. Every step of the plan must be proven and justified. If you have confidence in your plan, stick with it and don’t take “no” for an answer. Remember, Fred Smith of FEDEX received an “F” for his business plan while in graduate school. He did not let that stop the implementation of one of the greatest success stories in the history of our capitalistic nation. When my wife, Kay, and I started the National Black Chamber of Commerce, we used our own money in the early years. Eventually, it grew into the largest Black business association in the world.

Once your business is started and is running profitably there are various tools you need to maximize your growth and guarantee a positive future. One important tool is a rainy day fund. The economy is not constant and times come when there are many customers who become unemployed or have to cut back on spending. Interest rates on financing may become prohibitive or a major client goes under or falls into bankruptcy. All of that has a devastating affect on a small business. For instance, if you are a federal government contractor and Congress decides to cut back on the budget and cancel contracts (some of which may be yours), it will hit your cash flow and profits in a terrible way. If you have reserves (rainy day money), you might

survive this. If you don’t, failure is around the corner.

Another tool is medical insurance for your employees. Rates can really vary. If you have five employees, it can range from $400 monthly per employee to $2,000 monthly per employee. That makes a big difference in your bottom line—net revenue. It is extremely important to shop around for solicit bids from as many insurance companies as you can find. Other insurances such as Life, Property and Casualty (PNC), Errors and Omissions, Freight and other types have variable rates also. Again, shop around and find the best service and lowest cost for your business. It directly affects your net profit and future of your business.

Cost of goods sold is a major factor if you are in the retail, manufacturing or distribution business. That can be a big variable and you have to find the best deal for your business and customer base. My sons have a business and they went around the world to find the best and most cost effective manufacturer of the clothing line they sell. Yes, they found that source in China and even with the duty involved in the importing; it is the best quality and lowest price they could find. Doing this, has assured them of maximizing the profits and pleasing their customers with satisfaction and affordability.

Harry C. Alford is co-founder, president/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce.

PowerofDadThe formal recognition program for Power of Dad will be February 15, 2013 at the Horizons Center, 6200 State Street in Saginaw. Keynote speaker, is Herb Deromedi, the all-time winningest coach in Mid-America Conference history. For additional information call Brian Pruitt at 989 714-5213.

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Mark Twain



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GrandReopeningandMardiGrasDayatPopeyesLouisianaKitchenThe reopening celebration for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen located at 3359 East Holland Rd., in Saginaw, is February 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be remotes from KISS 107.1, Mix 106.3, and giveaways.

BlackhistoryBusinessFactNorthCarolinaMutualLifeinsuranceCo.Charles Clinton Spaulding, medical doctor Aaron McDuffie Moore, and ex-slave and entrepreneur John Merrick founded the first African-American owned and managed insurance company, North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company in 1898. It was the nation’s largest African-American business, and it is still one of the nation’s oldest African-American businesses today.

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SBaannouncesChangestoContractingProgramforwomen-ownedSmallBusinesses

Washington – Women-owned small businesses will have greater access to federal contracting opportunities as a result of changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA) to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program.

For more information on the Women-Owned Small Business Program or to access the instructions, applications or database, visit www.sba.gov/wosb.

In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one. ~ James Burgh



TaxTipsforMaximumRefundsBy Mike ThompsonFor The Michigan Banner

If you are low- or low-middle income, or if you know of family and friends in this boat, there are several steps to attain the best results when submitting tax returns.

• Bearinmindyourwagesmaybeashighas$40,000ifachild is in your home, or as high as the $50,000 range if your household includes several, to qualify for the benefits of the

Earned Income Tax Credit (ETIC) or the Child Tax Credit.• “Children”canbeasoldas18asoflastDec.31,or24ifthey

are full-time students. Foster children or children in a grandparent’s care can be counted too.

• Free-of-chargetaxpreparationoftenisavailableattheSaginaw CAC center or through 10 sites in the United Way’s VITA program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. The sites are Saginaw’s Hoyt and Butman-Fish libraries, Buena Vista’s PNC bank, Bridgeport Library, Delta College, Frankenmuth Credit Union’s main site and Town & Country outlet, Hemlock’s Rauchholz Library, Freeland High School and Chesaning’s River Rapids Library. Call ahead for times and/or appointments.

• Beawarethatthereisnosuchthingasarapidrefund.TheIRS cuts checks in the order in which tax forms are received. Many tax preparers (including some car dealers and rent-to- own shops striving to make a sale) offer “rapid refunds,” but they actually are loans for which they assess sky-high fees, similar to payday loans. Your refund is collateral. So if you accept this option you may be paying the equivalent of a triple- digit annual interest rate, just to get your money a couple weeks ahead of time.

The EITC is very important, often worth thousands of dollars for a household. The tax credit was conceived and signed by, of all people, President Richard Nixon, as a method to include an anti-poverty work incentive, rather than simply doling out welfare grants. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama both expanded the EITC, and Michigan is among 24 states that also have their own versions, although much more modest than the federal credit.

Last year, reports the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (eitcoutreach.org), 27 million families benefited from the EITC. Sadly, believe it or not, another 9 million qualified but failed to make the claim, for one reason or another. This begs the question of why the IRS makes things so complicated, but at any rate, this is why the center conducts national educational outreach.

The high levels of qualifying income may surprise some folks:• Up to $13,980 for a childless individual, or $19,190 for a

childless couple.• Forahomewithonechild,upto$36,920forasingleparent

and $42,130 for a married couple.• Forahomewithtwochildren,upto$41,952forasingleparent

and $47,162 for a couple.SEE P 11, Tax Tips

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On a political note, readers may recall Mitt Romney’s sad assertion during last year’s campaign that “47 percent” of Americans pay no federal income taxes and thus feel entitled to freebies from the government. The EITC is a main reason for the 47 percent figure, but of course these filers pay many other sources of taxes, including payroll deductions for Medicare and Social Security.

Furthermore, the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities notes that a mere 9 percent of federal entitlement spending, in contrast to Romney’s laments regarding freeloaders, goes to unemployed adults. Other shares include 53 percent for senior citizens, 20 percent for people with disabilities and 18 percent for working adults.

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* Photo ID.* Social Security card, for self and

appropriate dependents.* Dependent birthdates.* W-2, Social Security and 1099 income

statements.* Last year’s tax returns, the prior two years

of you feel you missed deductions in the past; recovery is still possible.

* Proof of payment of property taxes or rent.

* For tenants, landlord’s name and address.

* Proof of payment for child day care, and provider’s tax identification number.

* Department of Human Services statement, if appropriate.

* Divorce and alimony documents, if appropriate.

* Bank account and routing numbers.If you annually are receiving a large EITC,

and if you would prefer larger regular take-home paychecks throughout the full year, consider asking your employer for a W-5 form, Earned Income Credit Advance Deposit Certificate. Less money will be withheld. For instance, if your EITC is $2,600 and you get paid weekly you can take home an added $50 with each paycheck (divide your own refund by 52). Biweekly, it’s $100 (divide your own refund by 26). Of course, this means you no longer can count on such a large lump sum tax return check at the start of next year. It’s a tradeoff; your choice. If you work multiple part-time jobs, take caution in exercising the W-5 option so as not to under-withhold. Don’t be shy about asking an employer because it makes no financial difference to them one way or another; in fact, they are legally required to provide and process the W-5.)

Source: The United Way

Mi-SBTDCGreatLakesBayPresentsFiveKeystoachievingFiscalFitnessThe Michigan Small Business & Technology

Development Center (MI-SBTDC) will present a financial tools workshop at Delta College. “Five Keys to Achieving Fiscal Fitness,” a workshop to help the non-financial business owner/manager achieve Fiscal Fitness, a state-wide training program designed to strengthen financial literacy and improve the ability to access the capital businesses need to grow.

The program is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and will be held February 19, 2013, on the campus of Delta College located at 1961 Delta Road, University Center. This program is specifically targeted to CEOs of small businesses that lack financial literacy in the Great Lakes Bay business community.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Identifyingproblemsusingyourbalance sheet and income statement

• Providing ways to increase your company’s cash flow

• Using breakeven analysis to improve decision-making

• Planningtheworkingcapital tosupport your growth

• Howtokeepyourbankeronyourside“Recently I attended a seminar called ‘Fiscal

Fitness that was held by our local SBTDC. In a word...Wow! I have been to numerous seminars that tell you what you should do to improve your business but very rarely have I attended one that actually gave you the tools and told you how to go about it. This seminar is a must for all small business owners.” Kathie Fuce-Hobohm -

SPACE, Inc.“Five Keys to Achieving Fiscal Fitness” will

cost $39 per participant (Fifth Third clients can attend at no cost but must register). Registration and networking starts at 8:00 a.m. and the seminar is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register online, www.delta.edu/lifelonglearning or call (989) 686-9444 for more information. This same workshop will be repeated again on April 12 and June 18, 2013.

“In these trying financial times, Fifth Third Bank recognized how important it is to reach out to business owners and help them become savvier in managing their business finances. Fifth Third Bank is proud to support the MI-SBTDC in these efforts.” Dolores Sturdivant – Fifth Third Bank.

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PerformanceChevysRaise$2.14MillioninCharityauctions

Scottsdale, Ariz – Five Chevrolet performance cars, including the first retail production model of the 2014 Corvette Stingray, raised a combined $2.14 million at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auctions that concluded Sunday.

Proceeds benefit the College forCreative Studies inDetroit,habitat forhumanity Detroit, the American Heart Association, the Guy Fieri Foundation for Inspiration and Imagination and the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans.

The all-new Corvette Stingray – Vehicle Identification Number ending in 0001 – sold recently to businessman and NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick for $1.05 million just days after the Stingray’s world debut preceding the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The money will go the College for Creative Studies, one of the world’s premier institutions for industrial and transportation design. Corvette goes on sale later this year.Source: www.generalmotors.com



aT&Ttoextend“itCanwait”Reachin2013Collaborating to Share the Message: “No Text is Worth Dying For.”

Building on a campaign that has raised awareness of the dangers of texting while driving and inspired more than 1.2 million pledges not to text behind the wheel, AT&T recently

announced plans to expand the It Can Wait pro-gram in 2013.

Texting and driving can be a deadly combi-nation and is involved in more than 100,000 ve-hicle crashes each year, often causing injuries and deaths.

This year, AT&T plans to collaborate with other companies and nonprofit organizations to further spread the message that no text is worth dying for -- and to make no-texting-while-driving technologies more widely available.

“Our goal is simple – we want to change be-havior and save lives,” said AT&T Senior Execu-tive Vice President and Global Marketing Officer Cathy Coughlin. “That’s why we’re putting addi-tional resources behind this effort and why we’re inviting everyone to join us in this cause. Work-ing together, we can make a difference.”

In 2012, 165 organizations, including na-tional nonprofits, commercial businesses, law enforcement, educators, legislators, professional

associations and government agencies helped get out the message and encourage people to make a personal pledge not to text and drive. The combined efforts of organizations including the Federal Communications Commission, the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Organi-zations for Youth Safety, SADD, Big Brothers Big Sisters, RadioShack and CTIA-The Wireless Association made a difference. For example:

• Awareness of the It CanWait message increased 26 percent during the key cam paign period.

• One-in-three people in that period said that texting while driving messages have an impact on their driving habits.

• Morethan1.2millionno-texting-while- driving pledges were made at ItCanWait. com and through Facebook, Twitter, live events and text-to-pledge initiatives.

In 2013, AT&T plans to extend work with ex-isting It Can Wait collaborators and significantly expand their ranks. Plans include:

• Workingwithdevicemakerstopre-loadno-texting-while-driving technologies and solu-tions into handsets, with the goal of making these solutions standard on all AT&T smartphones.

The Pantech Discover™ will be the first device to come with the free AT&T DriveMode® safe-driving app preloaded. Other device makers, in-cluding Samsung and HTC, have plans to preload DriveMode onto future smartphones later this year.

• EngagingcitiessuchasHouston,Texas, and companies including USAA and Walmart to discuss potential new It Can Wait collaborations.

• Makingresources–rangingfromItCan Wait branded materials, to teaching aids and sample company policies – available to other organizations for programs they develop.

• Launching a year-round texting-while- driving simulator tour targeting more than 380 events nationwide.

AT&T, its 240,000 employees and other sup-porters are calling on all drivers to go to www.ItCanWait.org to take the no-texting-while-driv-ing pledge, and then share their promise with oth-ers via Twitter (#itcanwait) and Facebook. The pledge is part of the public awareness campaign aimed directly at stopping the dangerous practice of texting while driving.

aT&TBUSiNeSSFaCTS• AT&TBusiness Solutions serves nearly

3.9millionbusinesscustomers — ranging from the largest global companies to medium and small businesses.

• AT&T serves all of the Fortune 1000

companies and, in Europe, 50% of the FTSecompanies (UK), more than 85%oftheCaC40 (France) and over 80%oftheDaX (Germany).

• AT&Thasmore than3million small-and medium-sized business customers across

the U.S.• ABSoperatesonsixcontinentsandhas

170,000 employees worldwide, generating al-most half of AT&T’s total revenue.

aT&T28DaysSerieshostedbyRickeySmileyandJeffJohnsonReturnstoDetroitFebruary27Detroit -AT&T recently announced the return of

28 Days, a campaign that aims to motivate consum-ers to take a forward look at Black History Month as they create their own history. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, AT&T 28 Days features a multi-city speaker series and concert tour with comedian and radio personality, Rickey Smiley serving as host. The speaker series and concert tour blends together a ros-ter of performers, thought leaders and innovators that are taking a forward look at making history.

“We believe it’s what you do, with what we do, which is why 28 Days keeps coming back. AT&T 28 Days is five years strong because of the response and support we’ve received from our African Ameri-can consumers,” said Jennifer Jones, vice president of Diverse Markets, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Each year, we look at new ways to move people to act on their dreams today. By adding new speakers and musical performances to 28 Days, we hope the campaign remains fun and relevant.”

believe. do.At AT&T we believe in communities. That’s why we do what we do. Like striving to connect people with good jobs, donating our time and talent, supporting the underserved, and promoting innovative educational programs.

Because we believe the power of you creates limitless possibilities for us all.

That’s why we proudly support the Michigan Banner.

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Business DirectoryUnique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338

Unique Cuts II3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338

Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.comwww.The GrowthCoach.com

Carrollton Public SchoolsCraig C. DouglasSuperintendentP.O. Box 517 Carrollton, MI 48724(989) 754-1475Fax (989) 754-1470Direct Dial (989) [email protected]

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

Best Choice Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning989-316-8327 [email protected]

Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-753-0411

ConstructionKingdom BuildersJim Shafley, President2210 Annesley StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989. 948.8094www.kingdombuildersmi.org

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

FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs“Sunday’s Best” Yvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]

FinancialCity of Saginaw Block Grant & Rehab Program 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1530

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation Shontaye Bibbs 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1395 [email protected]

Florists Erika’s Flowers214 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-9330www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com

Food & Dining Spencer’s Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.com

Funeral Homes Deisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151

Graphics/DigitalTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-752-5540TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM

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

Photography E.B. Studio212 Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-397-4144

Quality Photo124 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602989-790-8130

PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

REALTORS®Keller WilliamsGregg Matekel4177 Fashion Square Blvd. Suite 3Saginaw, MI 48603 989-792-8200 x188 Office989-529-3244 CellFax: 989-401-5172

RestaurantsBrother Arthur’s Fish & More2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200

Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001

Savoy Bar & Grill127 S. Franklin StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.9660

RetailersGREEKS “R” US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 [email protected]

Shoe RepairMorgans Shoe Repair 308 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-754-6155

TailorsExecutive Tailoring Christopher E. EddingtonMaster Tailor418 Court StreetSaginaw, MI [email protected] hour service

Tax ServicesRobert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Service/ERO e-file2127 LedyardSaginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115 Fax [email protected]

TransportationMcFadden Charter Service, LLCHoward McFadden1200 E. Moore Rd.Saginaw, Michigan989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461Howard [email protected]

AuthorsW. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com

Auto2 Fresh DetailKenny Jackson 300 N. Niagara StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-239-7012

Labadie 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

McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Leon V. Washington Sales & Leasing Professional989-790-5155 [email protected]

Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Gil Johnson, President4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI 48603989.792.17001.800.479.8651

BakeriesLighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax – 989-754-7099

Banquet FacilitiesRowan - West Facility1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan989-753-3475

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

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Health‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’healthyLifestyle—healthyheart

In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can greatly re-duce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication.

Coronary artery disease can cause a heart attack. If you have a heart attack, you are more likely to survive if you know the signs and symp-toms, call 9-1-1 right away, and get to a hospi-tal quickly. People who have had a heart attack can also reduce the risk of future heart attacks or strokes by making lifestyle changes and taking medication.

Symptoms of a Heart AttackThe five major symptoms of a heart attack

are—• Painordiscomfortinthejaw,neck,orback.• Feelingweak,light-headed,orfaint.

• Chestpainordiscomfort.• Painordiscomfortinarmsorshoulder.• Shortnessofbreath.If you think that you or someone you know

is having a heart attack, you should call 9–1–1 immediately.

Prevention: What You Can Do• eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthful

meal and snack options can help you avoid heart disease and its complications. Be sure to eat plen-ty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Eating foods low in saturated fat and cho-lesterol and high in fiber can help prevent high blood cholesterol. Limiting salt or sodium in your diet can also lower your blood pressure.

• Maintainahealthyweight. Being over-weight or obese can increase your risk for heart disease. To determine whether your weight is in

a healthy range, doctors often calculate a num-ber called the body mass index (BMI). Doctors sometimes also use waist and hip measurements to measure a person’s excess body fat.

• exercise regularly. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and low-er cholesterol and blood pressure. The Surgeon General recommends that adults should engage in moderate-intensity exercise for at least 30 min-utes on most days of the week.

• Don’tsmoke.Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease. So, if you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do smoke, quit-ting will lower your risk for heart disease. Your doctor can suggest ways to help you quit.

• Limit alcohol use.Avoid drinking too much alcohol, which causes high blood pressure.

Source: www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/



DoihaveaProblem?Eating disorders are a group of serious condi-

tions in which you’re so preoccupied with food and weight that you can often focus on little else. The main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disor-der.

Eating disorders can cause serious physical problems and, at their most severe, can even be life-threatening. Most people with eating disor-ders are females, but males can also have eating disorders. An exception is binge-eating disorder, which appears to affect almost as many males as females.

Treatments for eating disorders usually in-volve psychotherapy, nutrition education, family counseling, medications and hospitalization

SymptomsEating disorders symptoms vary with the par-

ticular type of eating disorder. anorexianervosaWhen you have anorexia nervosa (an-o-REK-

see-uh nur-VOH-suh), you’re obsessed with food and being thin, sometimes to the point of deadly self-starvation.

BulimianervosaWhen you have bulimia, you have episodes

of bingeing and purging. During these episodes, you typically eat a large amount of food in a short

duration and then try to rid yourself of the extra calories through vomiting or excessive exercise. You may be at a normal weight or even a bit over-weight.

Binge-eatingdisorderWhen you have binge-eating disorder, you

regularly eat excessive amounts of food (binge), but don’t try to compensate for this behavior with exercise or purging as someone with bulimia or anorexia might. You may eat when you’re not hungry and continue eating even long after you’re uncomfortably full. After a binge, you may feel guilty or ashamed, which can trigger a new round of bingeing. You may be a normal weight, over-weight or obese.

whentoseeadoctorBecause of its powerful pull, an eating dis-

order can be difficult to manage or overcome by yourself. Eating disorders can virtually take over your life. You may think about food all the time, spend hours agonizing over what to eat and exer-cise to exhaustion. You may feel ashamed, sad, hopeless, drained, irritable and anxious. You may also have a host of physical problems because of your eating disorder, such as irregular heart-beats, fatigue, and bowel or menstrual troubles. If you’re experiencing any of these problems, or if you think you may have an eating disorder, seek

medical help. UrgingalovedonetoseektreatmentUnfortunately, many people with eating dis-

orders resist treatment. If you have a loved one you’re worried about, urge him or her to talk to a doctor. Even if your loved one isn’t ready to acknowledge having an issue with food, you may be able to open the door by expressing concern and a desire to listen. If you’re concerned your child may have an eating disorder, contact his or her doctor about your concerns. You can get a referral to qualified mental health providers for treatment.

Keep in mind, however, that in children it’s sometimes hard to tell what’s an eating disorder and what’s simply a whim, a new fad, or experi-mentation with a vegetarian diet or other eating styles. In addition, many girls and sometimes boys go on diets to lose weight, but stop dieting after a short time. If you’re a parent or guardian, be careful not to mistake occasional dieting with an eating disorder. On the other hand, be alert for eating patterns and beliefs that may signal unhealthy behavior, as well as peer pressure that may trigger eating disorders.

Source: Mayo Clinic

NationalBlackhiV/aiDSawarenessDayinitiativeMark your calendars and

set the date! Monday, Febru-ary 7, 2013 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a national HIV/AIDS testing and treatment community mobilization ini-tiative designed to encourage

Blacks across the United States and Territorial Areas to get educated, get tested, get involved, and get treated as HIV/AIDS continues to devas-tate Black communities. Hearth Home located at 732 Hoyt, in Saginaw, will provide free HIV test-ing, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, February 7.

As a prelude to NBHAAD, there will be a free African American HIV Awareness Day Po-

etry Night at the Red Eye Café, located at 205 N. Hamilton, in Saginaw on February 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The contact person for the poetry night event is Jimmie Burkhead, 989.753.9011.

For additional information concerning the community testing and treatment initiative, visit www.nationalblackaidsday.org, or call 989.753.9011.

FebruaryisNationalChildren’sDentalhealthMonthChildren need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a good-looking smile. What’s more, a good diet

is essential for a child’s growth and development. Almost all foods, including milk or vegetables, have some type of sugar, which can contribute to tooth decay. To help control the amount of sugar your child consumes, always try to read food la-

bels and choose foods and beverages that are low in added sugars. Also, select beverages, such as water, that hydrate and contribute to good nutri-tion. Source: www.ada.org

The story of a child with Severe Emotional Disturbance is too often one of tragedy. With the right help and the right team, it can be one of triumph. We maximize results — to give more family stories a happy ending.

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BacktotheBasicsBy Willie Hillman, M.S.

What goes through the mind of a young African American male in our community? What obstacles do they face on a day-to-day basis? How did our culture get to this point of violence and anger? While youth of any race or culture are challenged to succeed, African American youth

are literally dying at an alarming rate. They are dropping out of high school and succumbing to the hype of the stereotypes.

Above the seemingly simple yet complex question of whether to identify as “African American” or “Black”, we need to look at what is really impacting and influencing our young men. Is it teachers or the television? Is it the hip-hop/rap artist or the local pastor?

Most substantially, African American youth are influenced by the urban music stations, television and the hip hop industry that has grown to glorify the culture as one of drugs, crime, and sex. Pop culture has created negative stereotypes

surrounding the African American culture that young males feel like they have to impersonate to “fit in”. Instead of using their unique platform to glorify the positives like community, brotherhood and purpose, these artists are glorifying the stereotypes that have gotten our culture and our community to this breaking point in the first place.

What’s worse is that these stereotypes aren’t just hurting the African American culture, they are hurting the well being of youth in this community and across the world. Real life is imitating this hip-hop culture; we have become a society where guns, violence and death are just a part of every day life. It’s traumatic and it has a very real effect on our mental well being - even more so in youth who are still trying to find an identity of their own and figure out who they want to be. How are these kids supposed to focus on the future and bettering themselves when their neighbors, friends and family are being shot at on an almost daily basis? They can’t. They focus on survival and survival often includes more violence – and the stereotype continues.

As a community we need to help guide our youth back to a culture that they will be proud to

share with the next generation. We need to show them that there are positive ways to be proud of their culture - it is one that has overcome many dark days and has a rich history that doesn’t promote drugs and violence.

There are many great resources available to provide guidance and mentorship for youth in the Saginaw community, and Saginaw MAX System of Care is one of them. At Saginaw MAX, youth leadership and participation is a guiding principle in its daily operations. Nothing is done without their input and advice, and there are youth groups that foster leadership skills and encourage participation in activities and events that benefit the Saginaw community. It’s through these types of groups and activities that youth in our community are going to develop skills and leadership qualities that will take them places in life they never thought possible. This is how we are going to get our youth, all of our youth, “back to the basics”.

For more information on Saginaw MAX System of Care and how to get involved in the UNO (Understanding New Opinions) youth group, contact Youth Involvement Coordinator Willie Hillman at 989-272-7232.

Willie Hillman, M.S.

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We focus on four initiatives that are critical to the well-being of seniors: • Fall Prevention

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• Chronic Disease Management

• Transition of Care

Mobile Medical Response, Inc. (MMR) provides emergency and non-emergency services to 11 Counties throughout the State of Michigan. Services include; ambulance and wheelchair transportation, emergency medical management contracts, state-of-the-art medical dispatch capabilities through the MMR MEDCOM Dispatch Center, and two high-tech maintenance centers staffed with master mechanics and technicians that successfully keep MMR vehicles in premium condition 24/7.

At MMR, we’re committed to professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence—we call it PRIDE. And to that end, it is our mission “to provide our communities with unrivaled access to medical care” by embodying all of these foundational principles.

MMR not only provides non-profit transport and education services, our profit-arm Mercy Sales & Services (MSS) is the exclusive dealer of Marque and Osage Ambulances, as well as Accubuilt Wheelchair Vans. MSS operates out of a contemporary 11,000-square-foot facility in Mt. Pleasant dedicated to providing remount and rechassis services specific to each and every client’s needs.

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BlackhistoryMedicalFactMary Eliza Mahoney was the first African-American

nurse to be licensed in the United States.It took Mahoney 15 years of working at the New Eng-

land Hospital for Women and Children as a cook, janitor and washwoman before she could work as a nurse’s assis-tant – unofficially.

At age 33, she was admitted into the program by Dr. Marie Zakrzewska, one of the first female doctors in the country. She graduated in 1879.

In 1908, Mahoney co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, which eventually merged with the American Nurses As-sociation. In her lifespan, she served as director of the Howard Orphan Asylum for black children in Long Island, New York.

Source: BlackHistoryFact-Medical

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apps!apps!apps!Disability Network of Mid-Michigan is joining a nation-wide LiveStream

video seminar, presented by BridgingApps, a program of Easter Seals. Apps! Apps! Apps! is a FREE assistive technology training program for

anyone interested in becoming knowledgeable about accessibility features on iPad (and related devices), and those seeking to gain skills on how to find appropriate apps for people with disabilities or special needs.

when: February 22, 2013

8:30 am - Breakfast provided by DNMM9 a.m. - Training ProgramNoon - Lunch provided by DNMM3 p.m. - Conclusion

where: Disability Network Conference Room1705 S. Saginaw Rd., Midland

For more information, contact Andrea Sneller at 989-835-4041.

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

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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 MissionTo 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

NationalSalutetoVeteranPatientsThe week of February 14, each year is your opportunity to say thank you to a special group of men and women, who are cared for every day in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, outpatient clinics, domiciliaries, and nursing homes. Actor/Comedian, a Navy Veteran, is the 2013 official chairman of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 2013 National Salute to Veteran Patients.



FoodinspectionReportsofyourFavoriteSaginawCountyRestaurantsNowonline

Saginaw County citizens can now access information online to see how well their favorite restaurants and bars fare during health inspections. The Saginaw County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is now making this information available on its website at www.saginawpublichealth.org. Simply click on the “Food Service Info” icon to be directed to the “Food Service Inspection Reports” link. The website will be updated on a monthly basis.

Routine inspections of Saginaw County’s 668 licensed eateries are unannounced and typically conducted at a 6 to 12 month frequency, depending on the type of establishment and complexity of the food handling at the facility.

Violations are items that can lead to foodborne illness, food contamination, or an environmental health hazard if not corrected. The more severe violations are called priority or priority foundation violations and may require a follow-up inspection within ten days or less if not corrected immediately during the inspection. Some infractions-called core violations-are considered less severe, but still need to be addressed by the establishment. These types of violations include items such as dirty floors or lack of hair restraints.

Inspections of food service establishments in Michigan are not scored. The best way to judge the results of an inspection is to read

the entire inspection report. A good routine inspection report would have no priority or priority foundation violations, no repeat violations, and a few core violations.

Brigid Richards, Senior Environmental Health Specialist for the SCDPH Environmental Health Services’ Food Program, reminds the public that the presence of violations in a past inspection report does not necessarily mean that an establishment has the same violations today. Food service is a dynamic industry that must adjust to continual changes in staffing, customer demands, and updated regulations.

Morleytoadd250associatestoSupportNewCustomerCareCenterMorley recently announced that it has been

awarded a significant, long-term contract with a Fortune 100 insurance company to deliver a world-class, customer care center for its Roadside Assistance programs. To support the contact center, Morley will hire an additional 250 associates in various capacities, including customer service, operational supervision, human resources, IT and senior program management.

This center will serve as the headquarters for the program, which will be located in the

company’s recently acquired fourth facility on the corner of Bay and McCarty roads. “We are extremely excited to deepen our relationship and expand our services with this important client,” said Paul Furlo, president and CEO. “As we celebrate our 150th anniversary this year, we take time to honor our associates, who have not only contributed to our current level of success, but also will help pave the way for future endeavors.”

Applicants are encouraged to visit www.morleynet.com/careers to view current job opportunities.

ThousandsofferedforDisabilityinnovationsUnited Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has announced

$25,000 in prize money to anyone who can create one of the three winning ideas listed below and submitted to the World Cerebral Palsy Day’s “Change my World in 1 Minute” contest.

Solar-poweredwheelchair:A solar-powered wheelchair would enable

individuals who rely on motorized wheelchairs to charge their chairs on the go with solar energy and eliminate current battery life limitations.

Fold-upmotorizedwheelchair:This idea proposes developing a motorized

wheelchair that could be easily disassembled to fit into a regular car or SUV, instead of a specially modified vehicle.

Documentary: Cerebral Palsy in the 21stCentury:

A documentary focusing on the successes of people with cerebral palsy and work to develop role models for the millions of people living with disabilities around the world.

Inventors from around the world are invited to join the contest and compete for a share of the $25,000 in prize money. Submissions are due on March 31, 2013,

and the winners will be announced on the next World Cerebral Palsy Day: September 2, 2013.

“We’re challenging the world to bring these three innovative ideas to life—and to help people living with disabilities become more independent, increase accessibility, and raise awareness,” said Stephen Bennett, President & CEO of United Cerebral Palsy. “We invite everyone to bring their best thinking to the contest. This is a chance to use the best of humanity’s gifts to change the lives of others. Let’s get started!”

Visit http://www.worldcpday.org/faq/ for additional information.



EducationBuenaVistaSchoolshost1stannualParentLeadershipConferenceFree conference for Saginaw parents to empower, educate, and engage parents

It’s no secret that parent in-volvement significantly increases student achievement and overall self-esteem. In today’s society, par-

ent involvement can seem more like an extra chore. Parent involvement can be embedded in your everyday routine with your children. Our busy days are filled with teachable moments that will enrich the lives of our children. As parents you are your child’s first, best and most influential teacher he or she will ever have.

• We believe that parent involvementhappens when parents feel welcomed, support-ed and empowered to advocate for their chil-dren.

• Webelieve thatparentscomefromalldifferent walks of life, practicing traditional and non-traditional roles.

• Webelieveourparentsareachild’sfirstteacher and care about the educational success of their children.

• We believe parent involvement hap-pens at home, on the weekends, in the commu-nity and not just at the school building.

• We believe Saginaw parents are pas-sionate, loyal, and eager to help their children succeed.

Parents, this is why we believe you are ready for a conference that will energize, chal-lenge and build you.

Buena Vista School district invites all Sagi-naw County parents to the 1st Annual Parent Leadership Conference. The Parent Leadership Conference will take place on Saturday, Febru-ary 16, 2013 at the Buena Vista High School lo-cated at 3945 East Holland in Saginaw.

One of the district goals is to increase pa-rental and community involvement during Na-tional Parent Leadership Month in February. The PLC will engage parents from all walks of life. Six Parent Zones have been created to cater to the needs of Single Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents as Parents, Foster Parents, Head-start Parents (Birth – age 5) and Parents of Spe-cial Education Scholars. The parent zones will create a support group and common interests among participants.

The goal of the conference is to promote

parental engagement and enhance the learning community in Saginaw County. “Saginaw Par-ents: Empowered and Engaged!” is the 2013 conference theme. Parents will participate in interactive workshops, support groups, and a resource fair. The expert led workshops include topics such as effective discipline, parenting with technology, stress relieving practices, par-ent/teacher relationships, academic success, un-derstanding IEP’s and more.

The parent conference is free to all Saginaw County parents and $5 for non- residents. All participants must register for the conference. Conference registration includes breakfast, lunch, conference materials and certificate of completion. Community leaders, school staff and local partners are all welcomed to attend. Free childcare will be provided for children 12 and younger. Funding for the PLC is garnered through the School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding and Title 1 Funding.

For more information or to register con-tact (989) 755-2184 or visit www.bvsd.us/parentleadership.

DeltaCollegePartnerstoofferGeDTestonComputerTo help provide more learners in the Great

Lakes Bay Region with a high school credential, Delta College is partnering with GED® Test-ing Service to offer the GED® test on computer. Delta College is one of three centers in the State of Michigan currently approved to offer this test format.

Registering, scheduling and testing on com-puter will provide a new experience and new ben-efits for GED® test-takers. These new features will improve the GED® testing program which is a gateway for completers to find jobs or better paying jobs, enter the workforce or college train-

ing programs and better support themselves and their families. The GED® test on computer is the same test content currently offered on paper. Its accompanying systems will provide an array of new benefits including convenient online regis-tration with Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com), instant test scores and enhanced test secu-rity.

“Delta College LifeLong Learning Testing Services is pleased to be one of the first test cen-ters in the State to offer GED® testing on com-puter for our community members seeking this credential,” says Danielle Hall, Testing Services

Specialist and GED Chief Examiner™. A new GED® assessment is scheduled to be

released in January 2014. Testers who haven’t taken or passed all five content areas are encour-aged to complete their test before scores expire at the end of 2013. For those who have already started taking the GED® tests but have not yet completed, the paper and pencil format of the test will be available for the remainder of this year.

For more information please contact Delta College LifeLong Learning at 989-686-9444, or email [email protected], or visit www.delta.edu/lifelonglearning.

GrantDeadlinesArtReach Grant deadline is February 15, 2013. Contact the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission at 989.759.1363 for application and more information.



African-American History Month

At The Crossroads of Freedomand Equality: The Emancipation

Monday, February 4 ♦ 6:30 p.m.Hoyt Library ♦ 505 Janes

This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

Marking the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Public Libraries of Saginaw will host a presentation using selections from the book entitled; “America’s War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries.”

Civil War takes us back to a time in American history when civility ruptured and the nation split in two. Come join us in this discussion.

Leola Wilson, President, Saginaw Branch NAACP

Dr. Odail Thorns, Retired Saginaw City Director of Development, and Retired GM Executive

Dr. Kenneth Jolly, History Department Chairperson, SVSUPANELISTS

SVSUMakesMajorCommitment toStudyandimproveSaginawBay

Saginaw Valley State University is making an institutional commitment to increased study of the Saginaw Bay watershed and will establish its Sagi-naw Bay Environmental Science Institute in 2013.

“The health of Saginaw Bay and its surroundings is important to all of us who live in the Great Lakes Bay Region,”said Deborah Huntley, dean of SVSU’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology. “This institute will serve as an important asset to SVSU and the region we serve. It will provide important interdisciplinary learning and research opportunities for our students and faculty, and will allow for further scientific study of this invaluable natural resource.”

The institute will build upon SVSU’s existing freshwater research ac-tivities, including partnerships with the Bay County Health Department to monitor water quality near public beaches, and the Kawkawlin River Property Owners Association to study the health of the river and associated wildlife.

In March 2012, SVSU’s work on Saginaw Bay – in collaboration with Delta College and others – was hailed as a national model at the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement Symposium and Capitol Hill Poster Session in Washington, D.C. SVSU faculty also have studied zebra mussels and other invasive species across the Great Lakes and led clean up endeavors along the Saginaw Bay shoreline. Dozens of students are in-volved in these associated research projects.

“In recent years, we have been very active in working with community partners to combine resources and increase our understanding of the Sagi-naw Bay watershed and its ecosystem,” said David Karpovich, H.H. Dow Endowed Chair in Chemistry at SVSU. “This initiative will expand on these efforts to improve water quality and provide our students with exceptional hands-on research experience.”

The Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute will be located on SVSU’s campus and will consolidate these related activities. It will initially include faculty from biology, chemistry and geography, and could expand to include other disciplines. Karpovich will serve as director of the institute at its outset.

SVSU will invest at least $100,000 in start-up funds to purchase a boat suitable for research purposes, water sampling devices, and various labora-tory equipment. To sustain the institute, SVSU has budgeted approximately $80,000 annually for supplies, mini-grants, travel, K-12 outreach and an annual symposium. SVSU will pursue external funding, as well. In August 2012, the State of Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality award-ed SVSU a $26,185 grant to continue research on the Kawkawlin River.

Beyond SVSU oversight, the Institute will have an external advisory committee comprised of professionals and scientists from the region. SVSU expects to hold a dedication ceremony this spring and anticipates the maid-en voyage of its research vessel to occur in early summer. In addition to scientific activity, the institute also will serve as a centralized source of information to improve communication between researchers and regional stakeholders through a web site, printed materials, and regular workshops.

To watch a video of SVSU’s work on the Kawkawlin River, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QaHxt9I1v0.

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Miami Heat presents a team shirt as a gift to US President Barack Obama during a recent event to honor the NBA champion Miami Heat at the White House

SuperBowlXLViiinNeworleansThe New Orleans Super Bowl Host Com-

mittee will welcome the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens back to New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

Super Bowl XLVII will feature brothers John and Jim Harbaugh, head coaches for the Ravens and 49ers. This will mark the first time in NFL history that two brothers, will go head to head in a Super Bowl.

“We are excited to welcome the players, coaches and fans of both of these great teams back to New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII” said Host Committee Co-Chairs Mary Matalin and James Carville. ” Our great city is back and better than ever, and the world is about to be reminded why New Orleans is a favorite destination for the Super Bowl. No city does it better than we do. Period.”

The New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, led by the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, will host New Orleans’ first Super Bowl since 2002. This is the 10th Super Bowl for New Orleans; tying South Florida for the most Super Bowl’s hosted by a single city.

CalewassermannNamedNationalSoccerCoachoftheyearSaginaw Valley State Uni-

versity men’s soccer head coach Cale Wassermann has been named National Soccer Coaches Association of Amer-ica (NSCAA) National Coach of the Year. Wassermann, in just his third season, becomes the first ever NSCAA National

Coach of the Year in program history. Winners of back-to-back GLIAC titles, Was-

sermann helped Saginaw Valley post its most suc-cessful season in school history and advanced to

the NCAA DII Champi-onship Game for the first time in pro-gram history. In that time Wassermann has led the

Cardinals to an impressive 39-14-10 record and back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships. He became just the fourth coach in GLIAC history to win

back-to-back Coach of the Year honors.Saginaw Valley posted a program-best 18

wins and a 10-1-1 home record in 2012, as well finishing the season ranked No. 2 in final NSCAA top-25 poll. Senior forward Zach Myers (Grand Rapids, Mich/Forest Hills Eastern) was named NSCAA DII National Player of the Year, the first player in program history to receive the honor. Myers and and senior goalkeeper Jason Wise (Troy, Mich.) also became the first two players in program history to be named All-Americans.

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Celebrate Black History Month

First Ward Community CenterFebruary 2013

Theme: Learning about diversity and strength of our heritage can help us build a better future.

Thursday, Feb. 7 Senior Citizens Sweetheart Marti-Gras Luncheon

11:00am – 4:00pm, GymThis event Includes refreshments, prizes, music, dancing, and lots of fun. All seniors welcome, admission $5.00. This event is co-sponsored by the FWCC Senior Citizens Lunch Club.

Tuesday, Feb. 12 Claytor Library – Puppet Show Wiley the Hairy Man

4:30pm - 5:30pm, Lower LevelIn honor of Black History Month we are hosting a special puppet show. This program includes an African folktale read-aloud. Children ages 5-10 are all welcome to join us!

Friday, Feb. 22 “A Taste of Soul” Luncheon 11:30am - 1:00pm, GymThis annual fundraiser features African-American cuisine, live entertainment, experience local culture leadership, business networking, and entrepreneurs/vendors. Tickets are $15.00.Proceeds go toward FWCC youth programs.

Tuesday, Feb. 26 Claytor Library – African American Inventors Scavenger Hunt 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Lower Level In honor of Black History month we are posting clues about African-American inventors around the library. Children are free to explore the library and seek out facts about famous inventors. Prizes will be rewarded. Children ages 7-12 are all welcome to attend.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 Children’s Black History Program/Banquet 4:30pm - 6:30pm, GymThe Children’s Black History Celebration will showcase youth talent including: poetry, dramatic oration, singing, dancing and more. This program also includes a free soul food dinner. Call for tickets.

For more information contact: First Ward Community Center, 1410 N. 12th St.

Saginaw, MI 48601Phone: (989) 753-0411





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Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax: 989.755.4038First Ward Community Center1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918Health Delivery, Inc. 501 Lapeer Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989.759.6400

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PurpleGangDocumentaryComestoSaginaw

The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is proud to present Purple: Organized Crime in a Small Town on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at 6 p.m.

Benjamin Tigner, associate professor of broadcast and cinematic arts at Cen-tral Michigan University, produced the documentary through funding by CMU’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Early Career Initiative grant.

Tigner shot the film on location in Clare, one of the areas the Purple Gang operated in during the 1920s and 30s. The film features interviews with area his-torians, some present during the Purple Gang’s reign, telling of the gang’s use of violence and intimidation in the Clare community.

“We are really excited to be able to present this film,” said Ken Santa, presi-dent & CEO of the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History. “Even though a lot of the stories associated with the Purple Gang are tragic, it’s still local history and we are very glad Ben decided to produce this film.”

The Castle Museum will be offering a free showing of the film in the mu-seum’s Centennial Hall. However, due to limited space, we ask that reservations be made. Contact the museum at (989) 752-2861, ext. 315 to save your seat.

To find out more about the Historical Society of Saginaw County visit www.castlemuseum.org.

The Historical Society of Saginaw County is committed to serving the com-munity by telling the continuing story of the people of the Saginaw region through exploration, preservation, and presentation of their historical and cultural heritage.

Yvette Donado, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President, People, Process & Communi-cations at Educational Testing Service (ETS), has been named one of the nation’s top five Latina executives of the year by LATINA Style magazine. The program honors influential Latinas as true leaders and exam-ples for the Hispanic community and for the profes-sional women in the U.S.

“These Latinas demonstrate excellence in leader-ship, commitment to the community, impact the com-pany’s bottom line and create an environment where associates are encouraged to always look for the next big opportunity,” says magazine officials. This year LATINA Style had a record number of submissions making the selection process particularly challenging.

Yamilet Torres, Senior Director, Customer Support Services Life Sci-ences, Healthcare and Insurance Industry at Oracle, was selected as LATI-NA Style Executive for 2012. Besides Donado, other top Latina executives selected include: NellieBorrero, Managing Director, Global Inclusion & Diversity, Accenture;CarmenR.Bauza, Vice President Beauty and Per-sonal Care, Walmart; and Louise Nelson, Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel Governance & Compliance, Hilton Worldwide.

In 2012, Hispanic Business named Donado as one of the 50 most in-fluential Hispanics. The Dallas-based Parents Step Ahead organization also honored Donado for her sustained support. An expert on leadership and

self-actualization, Donado enjoys speaking on education and assessments and their role in successful careers and productive citizenship. She has ad-dressed conferences at Princeton and Rutgers universities, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the National Hispana Leadership Institute and the International Association of Professional Administrators, among others. She is fluent in Spanish.

“Yvette brings great distinction to ETS,” says President and CEO Kurt Landgraf. “In addition to her attributes as a senior executive, she illustrates how community engagement helps people and supports ETS’s mission of advancing quality and equity in education worldwide.”

“I owe much to my experiences at ETS in receiving this honor,” says Donado. “Our mission and culture foster civic engagement, volunteerism and enabling success in learning. I am truly honored to be in the distin-guished company of my fellow honorees.”

The Top 5 Latina Executives of the Year will be recognized at the 10th Annual LATINA Style 50 Awards & Diversity Leaders Conference on Tues-day, February 5, 2013. In its tenth year, the conference will present powerful workshops discussing issues related to Latinas in corporate America, and feature prominent diversity leaders from the companies selected to the 2012 LATINA Style 50 Awards.

Visit www.ets.org for additional information concerning Educational Testing Service.

Source: Educational Testing Service

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1400w.GeneseeSaginaw,Michigan(989)753-3475TheLatinoBanner–[email protected]

Hello Great Lakes Bay Region, We hope you are enjoying the newly launched four-

page insert of The Latino Banner. As we continue to move forward, we would like your suggestions, thoughts, and ideas of how we can be sure to include the news you want.

It is the goal of The Latino Banner to be a key critical part of the positive progression of the Hispanic popula-tion in the mid-Michigan area. Please send your thoughts to [email protected].

Rosa Morales PublisherThe Latino Banner

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Yvette DonadoCAO and Senior Vice President Educational Testing Service

DonadoSelectedasoneofTopFiveLatinaexecutivesoftheyear

Cynthia Reyes Host of Somos Hispanos Delta College Broadcasting Q-TV

Meet the host of Somos Hispanos, Cynthia Reyes. Reyes was born and raised in Saginaw, and has worked at Delta College for 22 years.

“I am dedicated to promoting and informing Michigan communities

about the Hispanic culture and social events we celebrate and sharing valued familial histories of sacrifices & success. I invite you to join me in my journey in engaging and entertaining you about the diverse realities of the fastest growing population in America: our Hispanic community.”

The link for Somos Hispanos is http://www3.delta.edu/broadcasting/somoshispanos/, and if you have questions or comments you can e-mail Cynthia at [email protected].

“Since the beginning of the campaign, I totally related to his life story and the way he speaks of his family, and of course his multicultural background,” adding, “There has always been a spiritual connection in that sense. I feel in some ways that when I’m writing about my family, I’m writing about him.”

Poet Richard Blanco speaking of his kinship with the President while writing the inauguration poem

Dallas - The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) recently announced that nationally recognized educator and leader Sara Martinez Tucker has been selected to lead the highly-successful education non-profit as President and Chief Executive Officer. Tucker will join NMSI on March 1st.

Tucker previously served as Under Secretary of Educa-tion in the U.S. Department of Education from 2006-2008. Prior to that leadership role, she was CEO and President for nine years of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), where she raised $280 million for scholarship and community outreach

programs to increase Hispanic college participation. She also previously enjoyed a 16-year career with AT&T, last serving as regional vice president for AT&T’s Global Business Communications Systems.

“NMSI will benefit immensely from the leadership skills that Sara Martinez Tucker will bring from her experience as a key official in Education Department and in the private sector. She is well-prepared to take math and science education to new levels of achievement in the United States,” said Tom Luce, chairman of the NMSI board of directors.

As Under Secretary, Tucker oversaw all policies and programs related to post-secondary education, vocation, and adult education, as well as federal student aid. Tucker’s accomplishments included development and implementation of two signa-ture programs to increase access to college: a joint initiative with the U.S. Treasury Department to make nearly $70 billion in 2008-09 federal student loans available during the nation’s financial crisis, and an innovative website, college.gov, to help students and families prepare for college.

“I am most appreciative of all that NMSI has accomplished since its founding,” said Tucker. “What the staff and board have done to increase the number of students who are prepared to take rigorous college courses in mathematics and science in a relatively short period is most impressive. I am honored to have been selected and look forward to working with the team to strengthen NMSI’s impact.”

Among her many honors, in 2005, TIME magazine named Tucker one of the 25 most influential Hispanics in the U.S. She currently serves on the board of directors of American Electric Power Company, Xerox Corporation and Teach for America. She also serves on the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees and Wal-Mart’s External Advisory Council.

SOURCE National Math and Science Initiative

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In her memoir recently released, Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor writes of the chronic dis-ease, troubled family rela-tionships and failed mar-riage that accompanied her rise from a housing project in the Bronx to a seat on America’s highest court.

The first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the 58-year-old justice, appointed by Pres-ident Barack Obama in 2009, describes the inse-curities she has felt as a minority who benefited from racial remedies.

“I began to realize that if I didn’t stop and take a breath and figure out who this Sonia was, I could be in danger of losing the best in me,” she

said. She didn’t want the mem-oir to be a re-telling of her public persona, but rather to re-veal who she is as a person, she said.

The justice is open about her insecurities. At Princeton, which admitted her in 1972 un-der an affirmative action program, Sotomayor questioned her right to be there at times. Other students could be hostile to minorities, and the college newspaper routinely published letters bemoaning the presence of students on campus through racial remedies known as affirmative ac-tion.

It gave her the sense that vultures were “cir-cling, ready to dive when we stumbled,” she

writes.”It’s impossible to not recognize that the vestiges of discrimination take a long time to erase,” she said. “It just doesn’t happen over-night.”

But she also called affirmative action a “double-edged sword.” She said some people still attribute her position on the court to affir-mative action, based on her identity as a Latina justice.”That’s hurtful. To have your accomplish-ments naysaid is not something you welcome, and not something that makes you feel good,” she said.

Sonia Sotomayor

SoniaSotomayor’sBookTellsofLife’sStruggles

MartinezTuckerNamedPresidentandCeoofNSi

Sara Martinez Tucker

Forgiveness… it is more than just forgiving a person for an offense. It is choosing to cancel a debt, release emotions, and wounds, caused by offense, and not sitting around waiting for it to all be paid back to you. It is letting go of the past so I don’t miss my next and new opportunities, connections, and relationships.

Forgiveness is not weak or soft, it takes strength and courage. True forgiveness is an act of your will and a choice—not a last option.Beginning with forgiving ourselves, those close to us, and even God for what we hold against him when it isn’t our way.

Forgiveness is not a step back… iTiSPRoMoTioN.....ChooSeToFoRGiVe...

Stay blessed.

Rev. Gabriel MartinezThe Connexion Church4356 Bay Rd. (behind Chili’s Restaurant) Saginaw, Michigan www.maketheconnexion.net/

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TheLeadingBilingualSiteforhispanicMoms,CafeMom’sMamasLatinasCelebratesitsoneyearanniversary

New York - CafeMom’s MamasLatinas (mamaslatinas.com) celebrates its one year anniversary since the site launched. The first bilingual site website to serve Hispanic mothers living in the United States, MamasLatinas offers dynamic community and engaging editorial content to 780,000 unique visitors a month.

When MamasLatinas first launched, 92% of Hispanic moms felt that they were lacking a site that clearly served their needs, according to a national study of Hispanic moms conducted by CafeMom. Filling this hole in the marketplace, MamasLatinas’ mission is to super-serve this critical and growing segment in the United States by providing a community and content that serves their culturally unique needs and interests.

“Hispanic moms are an important segment of the population that will only continue to grow,” said Michael Sanchez , CafeMom CEO and Co-Founder. “We are excited to continue to give partners the opportunity to reach Hispanic moms in innovative ways.”

MamasLatinas founding partners included Chevrolet, General Mills, and Kmart.”We have been very pleased with our partnership with CafeMom and MamasLatinas and the opportunity to reach a focused audience of Hispanic moms,” said Tia Hardeman , Multicultural Advertising Manager, General Motors. “Through word-of-mouth programs and customized sponsorship platforms combining community and content, we have been able to truly engage moms to earn their trust and consideration. We are thrilled to continue our partnership in 2013.”

Forgiveness

February is Heart Healthy Month


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GoyaFoodsLaunchesMyPlate/MiPlatoCookbook:healthy,Tasty,affordableLatinCooking

Secaucus, N.J.-Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, in collaboration with The First Lady’s LetsMove initiative and the USDA, launches the MyPlate / MiPlato cookbook, Healthy, Tasty, Affordable Latin Cooking. This book is part of the national MyPlate campaign designed to help educate Americans on healthy eating.

Healthy, Tasty Affordable Latin Cooking is bilingual and features 10 complete, balanced meal ideas packed with 30 healthy recipes from around Latin America and Spain – along with healthy Latin twists to American dishes. Each of the meals, USDA approved, incorporates all five basic food groups for a healthy, well-rounded diet: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. The cookbook also includes nutritional information for every recipe, easy-to-follow cooking tips, and estimated costs for each meal. The fully-stocked pantry page showcasing Goya’s nutritious ingredients will make building a healthy plate even easier.

For more information about Goya, please visit Goya.com. For a copy of the cookbook, consumers can download the cookbook online at Goya.com.

artattheandersen—CelebratingSaginaw’sCultures…Building Unity Through Diversity

Saginaw public schools student art exhibit through March 8, at Andersen Enrichment Center, located

at 120 Ezra Rust Drive in Saginaw. The hours of the exhibit are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 989.759.1363.

Saginaw Cultural Events Round Table - February 11, at noon. Hosted by Hoyt Library



SaginawValleyCommunityChurch3660hermansauDr.Saginaw,Mi48603

Sunday10 a.m. ~ Morning Worship6 p.m. ~ Celebrate Recovery6:30 p. m. ~ Young Adult’s Life Group Bible Study/WorshipMonday 7 p. m ~ Women’s Life Group Tuesday (2nd & 4th) – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ~ Heaven’s Manna Food Distribution 7 a.m. ~ Men’s Life Group 6:30 p.m ~ Prayer Night 10 a.m. & 7 p.m ~ Healing RoomsWednesday 6:30 p.m ~ Equipping Classes, all agesThursday 1 p. m & 6:30 p .m ~ Healing Rooms Saturday 6 p.m. ~ Youth Worship

Praise Connections and Life

Pastor P. David Saunders

Bethel A. M. E. Church 535 Cathay Street

Saginaw, MI(989) 755-7011 ext. 221

CouldyouSurviveaMonthofLivinginPoverty?

The Midland County Continuum of Care invites you to learn about life in poverty through this FReePovertySimulationworkshop.

During the simulation, participants experience the reality of low-income living, from single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens trying to maintain their self-sufficiency on Social Security.

when:February 28, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Registration at 12:15 p.m.)where:First Baptist Church, 915 East Sugnet Rd., MidlandCost:The event is free. But, as February is Canned Food Month,

participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to an area agency that serves people living in poverty.

whyParticipate?• Explore first-hand some of the barriers to prosperity in our

community.• Experiencethepressuresthatpushfamiliesintomakingdifficult

decisions. • Meet and interact with other community leaders working to

address real community needs.Registration is required by Friday,February15. Individuals must

participate in the whole event. Space is limited! Call (989) 835-4041 to register.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 535 Cathay Street • Saginaw, Michigan

Women’s Prayer Breakfast Theme: “Women of Bethel – United and Standing on the

Promises of God” 2 Corinthians 1:20

Prayer Service: 9:00AM In the Sanctuary

Breakfast Immediately Following in the Ruben Adams Multipurpose Hall

Donation: $5.00 For tickets contact Alois Smith, Stella Johnson

or the Church office 755-7011

Saturday, February 9, 2013



Christian Education – 9:30 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship – 11:30 a.m.Wednesday Bible Study – 6 p.m. Men’s Meeting held every second Saturday of the month

ChristDiscipleBaptistChurch3317LapeerStreet,Saginaw,Michigan

989-754-2444

Mr.Counterculture…By Corey Pritchett

Hello community, greetings and blessings to you all. I hope you enjoyed the first article from Mr. Counterculture and hopefully you were able to gain some sort of insight to help you understand the foundation of what is to come as I continue

this column. Remember, this column will be addressing the topics of youth development, community, and the Church. In this edition I will be addressing youthdevelopment. Youth development, as some of you may already know, can cover a very broad spectrum of perspectives, theories, and ideologies; therefore I will continue to build on the foundation that was established in article one and first define for you youth development.

However, before defining youth development, I would like to note that during the Mr. Counterculture column I will always use the “eclectic theoretical orientation” as a means of teaching, explaining, and direction of the things to come. Eclectic theoretical orientation does not

follow any one theoretical perspective, theory, or ideological approach but rather selects from each theory whatever is considered to be its best features. With that being said, what is youth development? One can define ‘youth development’ according to Pittman, as the ongoing growth process in which all youth are engaged in while attempting to:

• Meettheirbasicpersonalandsocialneeds to be safe, feel cared for, be valued, be useful, and be spiritually grounded.

• Buildskillsandcompetenciesthatallow them to function and contribute in their daily lives.

The Center for Youth Development and Policy Research describes youth development as a process that all young people go through on the way to adulthood. As the definition implies, it is a process or journey that automatically involves all of the people around a youth—family and community. A young person will not be able to build essential skills and competencies and be able to feel safe; cared for, valued, useful, and spiritually grounded unless their family and community provides them with the supports and opportunities they need along the way.

Thus, youth development is also a process

in which family and community must actively participate. Youth development is not a highly sophisticated and complicated prescription for “fixing those troubled kids.” Youth development is about people, programs, institutions and systems that provide all youth—”troubled” or not—with the supports and opportunities they need to empower themselves.

The Center for Youth Development and Policy Research puts a responsibility on family and the community. There used to be a saying that “it takes a village to raise a child.” Well, when looking into what youth development really consists of, that saying still holds true in this present day and age. When focusing on youth development, family and community really must have a clear understanding of their roles in order to have an impact and influence on youth that will transmit from one generation to the next.

This is how I came up with the name of my youth-life coaching and speaking business Generation impartations which is designed to inspire youth; communicate and transmit realistic truths; reveal lies and falsehoods; begin re-enculturation; expose, explain, and illustrate new

SEE P 33, Mr. Counterculture



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NewBirthMissionary BaptistChurch

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989-755-6604Pastor Dempsey Allen

Jacob’s Ladder Ministries1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602

989.799.6601www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org

SundayMorningworship-11:15a.m.

ideologies to youth; empowering them to live successful lives and assist them in their social, psychological, and emotional development and commissioning them to be examples to those coming up after them; thus perpetuating the previous mentioned in the next generation.

Because the youth are literally and ought to be, our future leaders of our churches, community, nation, and the world, we must begin to look past their present and into their future when operating in our roles in their development. Not saying to neglect their present but focus on how the

present influences what their outcomes in life will ultimately be.

The community (including churches) and family has a lasting effect on youth’s self esteem; self identity; worldview; self concept; self image; and all aspects of psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual development.

Therefore, I want you as the reader, being a member of the community, a family, and maybe a church body to think and meditate on this and ask yourself “am I playing my role in a manner that is productive or as a hindrance to our youth.” With

that being said, I will end this article and pick back up on what is community, followed by what is the Church. After building upon the foundation of Mr. Counterculture, I will begin to get into some specifics concerning youth development, the community, and the Church.

Until then beloved… stay tuned and God bless!

Sources: Pittman, Santrock, and Center for Youth Development and Policy Research

FROM P 32, Mr. Counterculture

WHERE CAN I GO? NOWHERE…Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me. If I say, “Surely the darkness shall fall on me,” even the night shall be light about me; indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, but the night shines as the day; the darkness and the light are both alike to You. Psalm 139:7-12

SecondBaptistChurchPastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd.Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937

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

BethlehemBaptistChurchPastor Ernest W. Bothuel3309 Bundy StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-5866

BreadofLifeharvestCenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

ChristDisciplesBaptistPastor Eddie Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

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

ChurchofChristMinister James Sanderson1325 N. Center RoadSaginaw, MI 48638(989) 790-2707

worldoutreachCampusof GreaterColemanTempleMinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

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

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FaithharvestChurchBishop Ronald E. ChippFaith Harvest Church 1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.orgE-mail: [email protected]

GreaterFreewillMissionary BaptistChurchPastor James E. Speed615 Irving Park Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601(989) 753-1713(989) 755-3133Email: [email protected]

GreaterwilliamsTempleBishop H.J. Williams608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

Jacob’sLadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-799-6601

LifeinChristMinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.2915 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI [email protected]

MessiahMissionaryBaptistChurch2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org

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

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

NewBirthMissionaryBaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604

NewCovenantChristianCenterPastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485

NewFaithTempleCoGiCElder Charles H. Coleman 2118 Burt Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-3880

NewhopeMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor Floyd A. Logan1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600Email: [email protected]

NewLifeBaptistChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

NewMt.CalvaryBaptistPastor Robert Donald3610 Russell StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801

NinthStreetCommunityChurch Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366

PrinceofPeaceBaptistChurch825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.754.2841Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr.

ResurrectionLifeMinistriesChurchPastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601989.754.9466

St.PaulBaptistPastor Vincent D. McMillon120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023

SaginawValleyCommunityPastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St.JohnMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor James E. Hodge1309 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-2188(989)714-7678

St.LukesCMePastor Charles Braddock1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

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

TruevineBaptistChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

VictoriousBelievers MinistriesChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

wolverineBaptistStateConvention615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

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





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“There is no royal flower-strewn path to success,” she said. “And if there is, I have not found it. For if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard.” Madame C.J. Walker

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For Lauren Little, it’s all about making connections. The rhetoric and professional writing major spends her summers volunteering and works during the school year giving tours as a Club Red ambassador and an Orientation Leader. “A student’s mom came up to me years after she took a campus tour, and she wanted to say hi,” Lauren said. “That’s the kind of connection I want to make.”

Lauren hopes to go on to pursue a master’s degree in Chicago and eventually to run her own public relations firm. Waking every day at 5:30 a.m., Lauren organizes her life around running, but ask her, and she’ll tell you that learning is the top priority. “Education is my all, and SVSU is truly home for me; it makes it that much easier for me to love what I do every day. I simply love everything it has to offer — the campus life and all the opportunities for growth.”

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Prospective or transfer students can check out SVSU by taking a campus tour and meeting with an admissions representative. Call (989) 964-4200 or email [email protected].

Visit us online at svsu.edu


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