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Saginaw MAX Systemof Care, a community ini-tiative funded by the Sub-stance Abuse and MentalHealth Services Admin-istration recently hostedtheir annual Holiday Galain Unity Hall at the DowEvent Center in downtownSaginaw.

The event was hosted

in celebration of youth,family and partner col-laboration within SaginawMAX System of Care, andtheir efforts to reform men-tal health awareness andcare in Saginaw County.The Saginaw MAX Sys-tem of Care provides a newapproach for improvingoutcomes for youth with

severe emotional disordersand their families by expanding the availability of andaccess to individualized services, and supports that arefamily driven, youth-guided, and culturally competentand relevant.

“We’ve hosted a holiday event for the past fewyears and each year it just gets better and better,” saidWardene Talley, project director for Saginaw MAX.“It’s an honor to be able to spread some cheer to youthand families in our community. Everyone works so hardthroughout the year to make positive changes in Saginaw

County and this is our way of saying ‘thank you’ andcelebrating that work.”The Gala featured live community entertainment

from the Saginaw County Community Mental HealthChoir, Saginaw Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra, Beau-tiful Praize Dance Team, Ebenezer Mime Ministry,Arthur Hill High School Choir and a holiday storyreading by Judge Faye Harrison.

Other activities included holiday crafts, pictureswith Santa and Mrs. Claus provided by Robert Davis

and Carrie Davis of Shoot the Moon Photography, giftdrawings, informational booths featuring system ofcare partners, and a signing by Judge Darnell Jacksonof his newly released book “The Steps of a Good Man:A Journey to Today.”

Many organizations and partners because of theirgenerous donations contributed to the success of thecelebration including: A.M.P.M., Inc.; Association ofChildren’s Mental Health; Kan Rock Tire; LutheranSocial Services; Michigan Alliance for Families; Planet

Fitness of Saginaw; Saginaw County 10th Circuit CourtFamily Division; Saginaw County Community MentalHealth Authority; Saginaw Intermediate School DistrictHead Start; Saginaw Intermediate School District Tran-sition Center; Saginaw Public School District; Trans-forming Life Ministries; and YMCA of Saginaw.

To participate in the unique approach of SaginawMAX System of Care for positive change within thecommunity call 989.797.3400.

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Judge Faye Harrison of Saginaw County 10th Circuit Court Family Division readsa holiday story to children while the Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra plays on stageduring the Saginaw MAX Holiday Gala.



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Commentary & OpinionRe i e for Minority Su essBy Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr.

Washington - Today’seconomic situation has hitmy billfold…what aboutyours? With gas pricessoaring and paychecksdiminishing, I have beenwondering, who has beeneating my piece of theAmerican pie?

Everyone may be experiencing tough eco-nomic times, but as usual, these struggles hitsome harder than others. According to the mostrecent numbers released by the Bureau of La-

bor Statistics, the unemployment rate for Afri-can Americans remains a shocking 13%, while

black homeownership is at its lowest in almost 20years. The black unemployment rate in Americaremains twice that of whites, and nearly threetimes that of Asians.

As with any bad news, there is plenty of blame to go around. But a far more importantquestion to ask is what can be done to improvethe situation now. I believe one answer is a re-turn to the strong, often unsung tradition of blackentrepreneurship. When we think of minorityowned businesses these days, we tend to picture

immigrants, usually Latino or Asian. This per-ception reflects our current reality: according to a2008 study Race and Entrepreneurial Success bythe University of California Santa Cruz, the rateof black business ownership is far lower than thenational average.

Yet this was not always the case: blacks— both slave and free—participated in Americancommerce going back to the colonial period.Because of slavery and later Jim Crow laws,many African Americans had to establish “paral-lel” businesses, buying from and selling to other

blacks. However this didn’t mean their business-es were necessarily small. During the late 1700s,freed slave Paul Cuffee turned his experience onwhaling ships into a transatlantic shipping empireutilizing crews of black sailors. Former Virginia

slave Clara Brown founded a laundry servicein Colorado during the Gold Rush and used her

profits to invest in real estate and purchase free-dom for other slaves. During the nineteenth cen-tury, inventors and innovators such as BenjaminBanneker, Andrew Jackson Beard, Elijah McCoy,Sarah Breedlove and countless others put theircreativity and industry to work with tremendousresults.

By the twentieth century, despite persistentracism and discriminatory laws, black incomewas rising. In fact, it actually grew faster duringthe decades preceding the Civil Rights movementthan it did in the decades that followed. (The U.S.Census only began keeping track of individual

incomes in 1940.) As I have written in the past,my own grandfather established a successfulsmall business which enabled our family to leave

poverty behind, with each subsequent generationachieving greater success.

Countless black Americans have established businesses of all sizes throughout our nation’s his-tory, but these successes were rarely recognized.In fact, in the early part of the twentieth century,African American sociologist E. Franklin Frazierdismissed the importance of black entrepreneur-

ship as a “myth.” He contended that the amountof money earned by blacks in their own business-es was too small to lift them out of poverty.

Although he never documented his assertion,many leaders took Frazier’s words seriously andit became conventional wisdom that blacks lackeda strong entrepreneurial tradition. The only wayfor blacks to make progress, they thought, was towork for others, particularly the federal, state andlocal government.

When looking at black employment patternsin the later part of the twentieth century, Frazier’sassertion seems almost a self-fulfilling prophecy.After the Civil Rights Movement, many blacksdid find success working for the government atvarious levels, and public agencies are now thesingle largest employer of black men. Unfortu-

nately, the burgeoning national debt—nearly $17trillion as of this writing—has forced some cut-

backs, however small. These have predictably hitAfrican Americans the hardest. While some haveused this reality to argue against any spendingcuts whatsoever, the fact remains that the govern-ment does not have limitless money and cannotemploy all the blacks who currently need a job.

I believe a return to the entrepreneurial rootsof black America is just what the doctor ordered.

Not only is business ownership one of the bestways to build wealth, but black-owned business-es generate employment in black communities,where it is needed the most. I am not advocatingthat blacks separate themselves from the main-

stream economy, but rather that they take controlof their own economic destinies. There is cer-tainly risk involved in any business venture, butstarting small and building gradually can mitigatethat risk.

Of course today’s entrepreneurs will lookdifferent from the success stories of the past.Many successful small businesses today are ininformation technology, computer programmingand other STEM fields. Organizations like BlackGirls Code are devoted to giving African Ameri-

cans the skills they need to compete. And accord-ing to Forbes, black and Latino women make upthe fastest growing entrepreneurial segments inAmerica today.

America’s economic strength has always been based on the creativity and hard work of its people. It is harnessing that innovation and indus-try that will turn the current recession around. Wemust support efforts to give our young people theskills and habits they need to be a vital part ofthe next small business boom. Let’s make a newAmerican pie that can feed our future!

Harry R. Jackson, Jr. is senior pastor of HopeChristian Church, a 3,000-member congregationin the nation’s Capital with his wife Vivian Mi-chele.

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The Michigan Banner family would like to thank our readers,advertisers, sponsors, and all those who continually support the vision of

positive news while empowering communities and changing lives. Thevision would be impossible without each one of you. The past ten yearshave been challenging, however, very rewarding with each edition. Weare excited about the future as we continue to work with our communities,and around the nation via www.themichiganbanner.com.

There were many highlights this year including our program of positive media with the youth. Through the Michigan Banner positivemedia program, the youth from around the community express theirdreams and visions through all forms of media, including print and art.We would like to share a letter from a youth media intern to her peers.May you have a blessed New Year from The Michigan Banner family toyour family.

There are a lot of young kids that maybe can relate to my life. I know how it feels, and I know how itimpacts your life because I have been there. Not having a mom or dad in your life and trying to turn to somenurturing, but it’s not there. Late night cries, bad nightmares, and wondering why this had to happen to me.

Living with secrets you want to tell, but you’re scared to because some human might hurt you for

speaking up. Pain runs deeper than the ocean because you want to tell your story, but you don’t thinkanyone would understand or anyone would listen. Well, I’m here to listen; I’m here to cry with you, I ‘mhere to give advice.

My dad is dead and I never knew him. I was adopted at two and I didn’t know my mom until formulawas away from mouth. I had a HORRIBLE life and it’s hard to explain, but have you ever laid in your bedat night and kept asking yourself am I going to wind up like them? Do they love me? Do they care how Ifeel? Have you ever got on your knees, and kept crying, and praying to God asking him to help you—toget you out of your struggle.

I was you before, but I had to forgive them. I never would forget about it, but I don’t want to havegrudges-- even though-- I want too. With snot tissue around my bed, I felt like I was in a little depression.But God came in and showed me that I’m not my parents, I’m Lishay, I can make a difference, and tofollow in His footsteps, and He will lead me in the right path.

It’s ok to cry. It’s ok to call on God, its ok to have questions. I’m 18 years old and I still haven’t hadclosure with my mom. But it’s okay because she is missing out on the bright smart intelligent woman Ihave grown to be. Don’t feel like you’re alone because you are not. Hold your head up young person—you are not alone. You are not the only one dealing with this—you are not the only one that had lonelynights. Be successful even if nobody wants you too. It is not too late to speak up. And in the end alwaysremember you will make it out on top. You have my word.

Love LishayCopyright ®2013 The Michigan Banner

Living with SecretsBy LishayMedia Intern

Jerome Buckley, Publisher The Michigan Banner

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The Latino Banner Year in Review 2013

Pope Francisis the fourth most

powerful personin the world, andthe most powerfulLatino, accordingto Forbes’ annual“Most Powerfulin the Worldrankings.

Only Russian President Vladimir Putin,

President Barack Obama, and general secretaryof the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping,ranked higher, respectively, than his holiness.

Pope Francis became the first Jesuit andLatin American to lead the Catholic Church’s 1.2

billion followers — 40 percent of whom live inLatin America and the Caribbean. According toForbes, the Argentinean- born has “breathed newenergy” into the Church, emphasizing humility,compassion for the poor, and embracing social

media with over 3 million followers.In case you were wondering, Pope Francis

got a higher ranking than Pope Benedict, whowas ranked #5 in 2012 and #7 in 2011.

The 76-year-old Pope ranked higher than theother Latinos on the list of 72: Mexico’s CarlosSlim (#12), the world’s richest man; Brazil’sPresident Dilma Rousseff (#20); and Mexico’sPresident Enrique Peña Nieto (#37).

Slim, who is worth $73 billion thanks tothe telecom industry, seemingly owns a bit of

everything from soccer clubs to the New YorkTimes. Rousseff is the second most powerfulwoman in the world, second only to GermanChancellor Angela Merkel. She will be leadingBrazil as the country hosts the World Cup in 2014and the Olympic Games in 2016 and also hadenough guts to cancel a visit to the White Houseover reports of the National Security Agencyspying on her.

Of the world’s 7.2 billion people in the world,

Forbes editors pick the 72 most powerful everyyear based on the number of people a personinfluences, the financial resources he or shecontrols, whether or not the candidate is powerfulin more than one hemisphere of the world, andwhether or not a person actively uses his or her

power.Based on the wisdom of the editors, Pope

Francis #4 spot seems to make sense. He hasinfluence over 1 in 7 human beings on Earth, isthe CEO of the Vatican – which is worth about

$8 billion – there are Catholics in allhemispheres and this Pope is a headline machine,openly weighing in on any of the world’s issues.

Bryan Llenas currently serves as a NewYork-based correspondent for Fox News Channel(FNC) and a reporter for Fox News Latino (FNL).

He joined FNL in September 2010 and assumedthe added position of FNC correspondent in July2013.

Fox News Latino

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Remarkable Latino chil ren’s Literature of 2013

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Business~Negocios

GXS, a provider of B2Bintegration services, hasannounced that GXS CTOMiguel Garcia has beennamed to the Hispanic ITExecutive Council’s (HITEC)2014 HITEC 100, a premiercomprehensive list of the

most influential and notableHispanic professionals in the

information technology industry. The HITEC100 recognizes outstanding Hispanic IT leaders

who are leading innovation in their positionsand serving as role models that inspire up-and-coming young Hispanic trail blazers to pursuecareers in technology.

Garcia is currently the Senior Vice Presidentof Product Development and Chief TechnologyOfficer for GXS. He is responsible for thetechnology strategy and all product and service

engineering for the company. A seasoned productdevelopment leader with more than 25 years ofexperience, Garcia has extensive internationalexpertise leading global software development

teams with a proven track record of building products from concept to commercial delivery.

“I am honored to be named among suchan impressive group of today’s technologyinnovators,” said Miguel Garcia, chief technologyofficer and senior vice president of productdevelopment at GXS. “Myself and the GXS teamare committed to enabling global supply chain

excellence for our customers and that has kept usat the forefront of technology.”

Disclaimer:The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and falseadvertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the LatinoBanner are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Latino Banner newspaper. The Latino Banner reserves the right to edit,change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistentwith or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper.

We encourage readers to send letters, story ideas, comments and questions.

Deadlines:2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each monthSubmission Procedure:Mailed or e-mailed to the Latino [email protected] Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF

Miguel GarciaGXS SVP & CTO

T n Sm k ng: 10 w s t K T ns Sm k -Fr Health~Salud

Below is an excerpt of tips to help prevent

teen smoking. To read additional tips andinformation concerning teen smoking visit www.www.mayoclinic.com/Teen smoking section.

1. S t g x m lTeen smoking is more common among teens

whose parents smoke.2. un rst n th ttr t nTeen smoking can be a form of rebellion or

a way to fit in with a particular group of friends.Some teens begin smoking to control their weight.Others smoke to feel cool or independent.

3. S n t t n sm k ngYou might feel as if your teen doesn’t hear a

word you say, but say it anyway.

4. a l t r t n’s v n t

Smoking isn’t glamorous. Remind your teenthat smoking is dirty and smelly.5. d th m thSmoking is expensive.6. ex t r r ss rFriends who smoke can be convincing, but

you can give your teen the tools he or she needsto refuse cigarettes.

7. T k t n s r slMost teens believe occasional smoking won’t

cause them to become addicted and that, if they become regular smokers, they can stop smokinganytime they want. Remind your teen that mostadult smokers start as teens.

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Teens tend to assume that bad things happenonly to other people. Use loved ones, friends,neighbors or celebrities who’ve been ill as real-life examples.

9. Th nk b n g r tt sSmokeless tobacco, clove cigarettes (kreteks)

and candy-flavored cigarettes (bidis) are sometimesmistaken as less harmful or addictive than aretraditional cigarettes. Don’t let your teen be fooled.

10. G t nv lvTake an active stance against teen smoking.

Your actions can help reduce the odds that yourteen will become a smoker.

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Spencer’s Restaurant5530 Gratiot Road,

between M-47 & Center Rd. in Saginaw

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Entertainment~Entretenimiento

Br n M rs N m B llb r ’s T M l art st f 2013Billboard has announced that Bruno

Mars is their top overall artist for 2013.“It’s flattering. It’s just an honor,”

Mars said in an interview. “I’m proud to be a part of this whole team that I have.”

The crooner’s sophomore album,

“Unorthodox Jukebox” was releasedlate last year and sold over 1.8 millioncopies. In the last year, his tracks brokeat #1 (When I Was Your Man”) and #5(Treasure”) spots.

Photo Credit: Latino News

$75,000 Grant f r FirstM rit Bank ev nt park The Michigan

Council for Artsand Cultural Affairs(MCACA) recently

awarded a $75,000 grant to the County ofSaginaw Building Authority for the FirstMer-it Bank Event Park - an outdoor entertainmentvenue located in Downtown Saginaw. Thefunding will be used for the completion ofa support building that will include dressingrooms, bathrooms and showers, office space,and house the necessary electrical and me-chanical equipment for large events. MCA-CA, part of the Michigan Strategic Fund/Michigan Economic Development Corpora-tion, serves to encourage, develop and facili-tate an enriched environment of artistic, cre-ative and cultural activity in Michigan.

“As Saginaw continues to work towardrebirth, it is projects like this that will restorea sense of ownership and community… asense of a better quality of life …a true senseof place!” said John Bracey, Executive Di-rector of MCACA. “It is exciting to see theCity and the County reclaim its position as avibrant community for its residents and theentire state.”

With a capacity of 5,500, the FirstMeritBank Event Park aims to attract major events,

concerts, festivals and host activities for localnon-profit agencies.

“The first two phases have already beencompleted and now Phase III, which focuseson the construction of support facilities, iswell on its way thanks to the Michigan Coun-cil for Arts and Cultural Affairs,” said MattBlasy, General Manager of TheDow EventCenter & FirstMer-it Bank Event Park/SMG. “This will playa significant role in oureffort to secure the re-maining dollars neces-sary to complete this

project and maximizethe overall communityimpact of the EventPark.”

Saginaw FutureInc. assisted the Coun-ty of Saginaw BuildingAuthority and SMGwith the successfulgrant application forthe Capital Improve-ments Program, which

is limited to MichiganMunicipalities or non-

profit 501(c) (3) arts and cultural organiza-tions. The Event Park received the highest

possible grant awarded by MCACA, whichalso approved a total of 384 grants, located in52 counties, totaling $7.6 million in awards.A total of seventeen grants were awarded toorganizations/projects in Saginaw County.

Th 71st Shr n c r s s c m ng!January 23, at 6:30 p.m. to January 26, at Dow Event Center, located at 303 JohnsonStreet in Saginaw. For more information visit www.DowEventCenter.com



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Education



S h ls t c rr e n hr n inj t rs t H l pr t t St ntsfr m d ng r s F all rg sLansing - Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed

legislation to help protect Michigan children suf-fering from dangerous and life-threatening foodallergies by making sure schools carry epineph-rine injectors.

House Bills 4352 and 4353 require schools tohave at least two injectors onsite and have at leasttwo staff members trained to use the devices. The

bills, approved with strong bipartisan support, aresponsored by state Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons.

“Food allergies are becoming more commonand the risks to children are greater,” Snyder said.“By making sure our schools are equipped withthese devices, we can help protect our students.”

The devices provide inexpensive and effec-tive emergency treatment for anaphylaxis broughton by food allergies.

“Nothing is more important than keeping our

kids safe at school and thanks to the Governor

Snyder’s signature and the leadership of lawmak-ers like Representative Lyons, our schools will

be safer than ever,” said Lisa Rutter, a mother of

two and the Founder of the No Nuts Moms Groupwho attended the bill signing. “Adding epineph-rine auto injectors to our schools’ emergency toolkits will protect kids from the sort of unexpectedand life threatening food allergies that have tragi-cally claimed so many lives on playgrounds andin classrooms in other states.

It is estimated that one of every 13 childrensuffers from food allergies – roughly two perclassroom. Common food allergies include pea-nuts, milk, soy, wheat and fish. Other causes ofanaphylaxis include bee stings, latex and exer-cise.

The injectors immediately deliver epineph-rine into the victim’s system, slowing down theallergic reaction to give emergency personneltime to provide further treatment.

The bills are now Public Acts 186 and 187 of 2013.

For more information visit legislature.michigan.gov.

Gov. Rick Snyder, State Rep. Lisa PosthumusLyons, and Doug and Lisa Rutter, of Rochester, andtheir sons, 6-year-old Evan and 4-year-old Hayden.

Saginaw County’sfirst Black judge willspeak at the fifth an-nual Great Lakes BayRegional Martin LutherKing Jr. Celebration at 7

p.m. Wednesday, Janu-ary 15, in the MalcolmField Theatre for Per-forming Arts at SaginawValley State University.

District Court JudgeTerry L. Clark was sworn in at his current posi-tion in August 1990. His influence on the legalcommunity reaches beyond the courtroom. He

holds membership in organizations including theMichigan District Judges Association, where heserved as president in 2011; the Association of

Black Judges of Michigan; the State Bar of Mich-igan; and the Saginaw County Bar Associations.Clark also served as the 2013 chair of the judicialconference of the State Bar of Michigan.

Prior to taking the bench, Clark was a partnerin the law firm of Jensen, Smith and Clark, and anassistant Saginaw County prosecutor. He gradu-ated from the University of Michigan and TexasSouthern University’s Thurgood Marshall Schoolof Law.

A 1973 graduate of Buena Vista High School,Clark has remained an active member of thegreater Saginaw community. He is a member of

New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Churchand a life member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

Clark is an advocate of community service and isa strong supporter of programs to aid our nation’syouth. He has a multitude of social and civic af-

filiations and has received many professional andcivic honors and awards.

In addition to Clark’s talk, the program willinclude the presentation of regional scholarshipawards by the Bay Area, Midland Area and Sagi-naw community foundations to high school se-niors who have embodied Martin Luther King’sideals.

Officials also will announce the winners ofthe Drum Major Award, newly created to recog-nize people whose community involvement inthe Great Lakes Bay Region serves to advanceKing’s vision.

The event is open to the public; admissionis free of charge. For more information, con-

tact SVSU’s Office of Diversity Programs, 989.964.4068, or visit svsu.edu/mlk.

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The New Year provides a great opportunityto review the first half of the school year andset some new academic goals for the rest of theschool year ahead.

We encourage our children to make NewYear’s resolutions to improve academic perfor-mance, but there are plenty of resolutions parentscan make that will go a long way toward sup-

porting their children over the second half of theschool year.

Whether it’s for you or your child, keep yourresolutions simple and manageable. By settling

on two or three achievable goals, and sticking tothem, a year from now you and your child will beable to reflect back on 2014 as a time of academicsuccess.

We suggest making the following six com-mon-sense resolutions to help put your child onthe path to success in 2014:

a m r s l t ns f r st nts: Keep an up-to-date calendar. Whether it’s

reminders on a smartphone, notes tacked to a bulletin board or entries in a planner, your childshould resolve to keep an updated calendar if heor she doesn’t have one already.

Prepare for tests in advance. Crammingfor tests can become a bad habit. To avoid thoselate-night cram sessions (which are likely to keepyou up late as well), your child should resolve toschedule regular study time far in advance of thenight before a test. Studying should start the firstday of school, not the day before a test.

Meet with the guidance counselor. Encour-

age your child to make a resolution to meet withhis guidance counselor at least once to exploreways the counselor might be of help during theschool year.

a m r s l t ns f r r nts:Understand Common Core. When it comes

to today’s standards of learning, it may oftensound like teachers are speaking in a foreign lan-guage during parent-teacher conferences. That’s

why you should resolve to understand what’sgoing on in the classroom in terms of CommonCore* and other school standards.

Trust yourself as the chief education officer.You may not always know the ins and outs ofevery school standard or the answer to every al-gebra problem, but you do know what’s best foryour family and child. As your family’s “chief ed-ucation officer,” you should resolve to trust yourown instincts in knowing when to bring in helpfulresources when your child needs them.

Treasure every moment. Homework and the

daily routine of life can be a lot to handle, butdon’t let life and your children’s younger years pass you by. Take in every moment and treasurethe time you spend with your children, even if it’sthe hour you spend trying to figure out that onemath problem.

Source: www.sylvanlearning.com

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Tuesday, January 7 Lunch & Learn – The Washington Society Listen to the stories of socializing, dancing and being a part of the Saginaw community.View wonderful artifacts, photos and more from the archives of the Washington Society. NOON

Tuesday, January 14 Lunch & Learn - Company K: Native Americans in the Civil WarJoin Michael Perez as he talks about the Native American involvement during the civil war. NOON

T s , J n r 21 Pages of History Book Club – With partners Public Libraries of Saginaw and the Historical Society of

Saginaw County. This month’s selection is Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret by SteveLuxenberg. NOON

The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is located at 500 Federal Avenue. The hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,Sunday, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information call 989.752.2861, or visit www.castlemuseum.org .





All high school students, their parents andcurrently enrolled college students are encour-aged to attend this informational workshop Mon-day, January 6, at 6:30 p.m., at Hoyt Library, 505

Janes. Simple steps on applying for financial aid,completing the FAFSA form and preparing forthe college experience will be discussed.

Lee Ann Martuch, Program Officer withthe Saginaw Community Foundation, will pro-vide tips on completing online scholarship ap-

plications. A financial aid advisor from one of

our area institutions of higher learning will beon hand to guide participants through the FAF-SA form process.

Resources and handouts will be availablefor each participant. The event is FREE, butregistration is limited. To register, call 989.755-9832.

The workshop is co-sponsored by SaginawCommunity Foundation and the Delta Gems ofDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Students in 4th to 8th grade with an adultare invited to this informative and fun workshopon Saturday, January 25, at 9:30 a.m. at HoytLibrary, 505 Janes. Students and their parents

will learn about the requirements of participat-ing in a science fair, and get tips to help them

survive the preparation process. This informative and fun workshop will be

lead by Canika Pugh Owen-Robinson, a localchemist, who has prepared students for national

science competitions for a number of years. Thefair will conclude with a visit from the Longway

Planetarium staff, who will engage students infun, hands-on science activities.

Those in attendance will also qualify forscience fair supplies and fun door prizes. This

event is free, but registration is limited. To reg-ister, call 989.755.9826.

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Greater MichiganConstruction Academy(GMCA) along withCommunity Construct,The ROCK Youth Cen-

ter and area businesses is celebrating the comple-tion of the second group of area high school stu-dents through their Jump Start program to intro-duce high school students to careers in construc-tion. The program organized by GMCA ran for thelast 10 weeks after school. Throughout this timestudents visited various construction companiesfor tours and learned how their businesses run andwhat a potential future in the skilled trades wouldmean for them. They also received communicationand skill development training from the ROCKYouth Center as well as participated in a hands-on

projects at the GMCA facility under the guidanceof Erik Forshee, president and founder of Commu-nity Construct. The class worked with Mr. Forsheeto assist on a variety of hands on projects.

The goal of the program is to:• Help young people become productive, suc -

cessful citizens by learning about constructionskilled trades from mentors

• Build quality lives for young people throughcommunity involvement

• Instill the fundamental values of respect, em - powerment, dedication and responsibility

• Provide mentoring, job shadowing, appren -ticeships, weekly learning sessions, communityservice projects and much more!

Five area businesses opened up their doors toeducate these young people and impress on them

the importance of a good education and what a ca-reer in the skilled trades can mean for them. Busi-nesses that participated were Great Lakes SafetyTraining Center, Alloy Construction Services, J. E.Johnson, Fisher Contracting, and Valley Electri-cal Contractors. We thank them for their support!“We were so excited to see this program grow. Wehad students register who participated in our firstsession. They are enjoying what they are learningand the experience they are gaining.” says Stepha-nie Davis, Education Manager, Greater MichiganConstruction Academy.

If you are interested in learning more aboutthis FREE, after-school program contact StephanieDavis at (989) 832-8879, (989) 698-0939, [email protected] or visit www.gmcacademy.org

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Central Michigan University contributedmore than $940 million in regional and statewideeconomic activity in 2012, according to a reportreleased recently by the Anderson EconomicGroup of Lansing.

The report, which provides economic datafor all 15 public universities in Michigan, posi-tions CMU as a key contributor to jobs and pros-

perity across the state.The study includes economic data on payroll

and benefits, spending on academic instructionand research, and student spending. Key find-ings include:

• Wages and benefits for CMU’s 2,707faculty and staff total $243.9 million.

• CMU’s non-payroll spending for items

such as instruction, research and operationsequals $167.5 million.

• Spending by CMU students on and offcampus for room and board, books and supplies,apparel, and meals and entertainment totals$380.5 million.

• Cumulative spending by all 15 publicuniversities equals $23.9 billion in Michigan andaccounts for more than 120,000 jobs.

“This report underscores higher education’simportance in its financial impact on our localcommunities,” said CMU President George E.Ross. “Simply put, the data shows the state’s in-vestment of $73 million in CMU this year also isan investment in the state’s economy.

The AEG report shows every county in

Michigan benefits from the economic impactof higher education, including Isabella Countywhere nearly $117 million is spent annually.

“CMU is truly a statewide university servingstudents driven to discover and achieve,” saidRoss. “We are proud that 92 percent of our stu-dents are from Michigan, and 80 percent remainin the state after graduation.

“One of CMU’s main priorities will continueto be making a college education accessible tostudents as demonstrated by our recent $6 mil-lion increase in financial aid, bringing our totalinvestment to a record $61 million, which 80 per-cent of our students benefit from.”

For additional information concerning theAEG report, visit www.pcsum.org.

cMu n H gh r e t n cr t J bs, St b l z e n m New Study Shows CMU’s Economic Impact nears $1 billion

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f r env r nm nt l e t rsN av l blThe Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental

Educators recognizes outstanding kindergarten throughgrade 12 teachers who employ innovative approaches toenvironmental education and use the environment as acontext for learning for their students. Up to two teachersfrom each of EPA’s 10 regions, from different states, will beselected to receive this award. The White House Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ), in partnership with the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers thisaward to nationally honor, support and encourage educatorswho incorporate environmental education in their classrooms &teaching methods. a l t ns r b F br r 28, 2014 .

Teacher awardees will receive a commemorative plaqueand an award of $2,000 to be used to further the recipient’s

professional development in environmental education.The teacher’s local education agency will also receive an

award of $2,000 to fund environmental educational activitiesand programs of the teacher (and not for construction costs,

general expenses, salaries, bonuses, or other administrativeexpenses).For additional information visit http://www2.epa.gov/

education/presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators.

The Michigan Capitol building and grounds

are now officially designated historic sites.



Braun Kendrick is pleased to announce thatKaitlyn Cramer recently became an associateattorney of the law firm after passing the MichiganBar Exam.

Kaitlyn graduated from Wayne StateUniversity Law School, cum laude. In law school,Kaitlyn was an editor for the Wayne Law Review.She was also a member of the Moot Court team,

serving on the board as Outside CompetitionsDirector and competing at the Dean Jerome PrinceEvidence Moot Court Competition. Kaitlyn was

awarded Best Oralist at the Midwest Regional of the prestigious PhillipC. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.

Kaitlyn currently serves as Treasurer for the Women LawyersAssociation of Michigan - Great Lakes Bay Region, and is a Member ofthe Junior League of Saginaw Valley.



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Many people ring in the New Year with champagne.People who receive Social Security or Supplemental Se-curity Income (SSI) get to ring it in with a COLA. Thisyear, more than 60 million Americans are receiving a 1.5

percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) in their monthly benefit payment.

The 1.5 percent COLA begins with increased benefitsfor more than 57 million Social Security beneficiaries in

January 2014, and payments to more than 8 million SSI recipients in lateDecember 2013.

The estimated average monthly Social Security payment to a retiredworker is $1,294 (in 2014), up from $1,275 (in 2013). The average monthlySocial Security disability payment for an individual is $1,148 (in 2014), upfrom $1,131 (in 2013).

The basic monthly federal payment for SSI is $721 (in 2014), up from$710 (in 2013).

Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are basedon the increase in average wages. For example, the maximum amount ofearnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax (taxable maximum)will increase to $117,000, up from $113,700. Of the estimated 165 millionworkers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2014, about 10 million will

pay higher taxes as a result of the increase in the taxable maximum.The amount of earnings needed for one credit of Social Security cover-

age has gone up as well, but all workers can still earn up to four credits ina year. In 2014, a worker earns a credit after earning $1,200. In 2013, onecredit of coverage was $1,160. It takes forty credits to be fully insured forretirement benefits.

Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/pressoffice to learn more about the COLA

and other Social Security changes in 2014.Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. Youcan write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE, Grand

Rapids MI 49525 or via email at [email protected]

Ring in the Ne ye r ith coLaBy Vonda VanTilSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist

Intersection of Business & Wealth

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program.

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Yeo & Yeo CPAs, a leading accounting and business consulting firm throughout Michigan,

recognized ten associates in the firm’s Saginawoffice for years of dedicated service at the firm’sannual holiday celebration held at the BavarianInn Lodge in Frankenmuth. Eight additional em-

ployees from other Yeo & Yeo offices were alsorecognized.

John M. Kunitzer, CPA, principal, was hon-ored for 40 years of service. He was the firm’s

president & chief executive officer for 15 years,from 1997 through 2012. Under his tenure thefirm expanded to eight offices. He will retire atthe end of the year. Kunitzer stated, “I could nothave picked a better firm to work for. The culture

that was created by those who came before meand is continued by those whom I have worked

with is one of commitment, pride, nurturing andgiving back to the community.”Thomas E. Hollerback, CPA, CFF, CFE,

president & chief executive officer, was honoredfor 30 years of service. He assumes responsibilityfor Yeo & Yeo’s eight offices, and is chief execu-tive officer of Affiliated Medical Billing and Yeo& Yeo Computer Consulting.

Peter J. Bender, CPA, CFP, was honored for25 years of service. He is a principal with exper-tise in audit services and tax planning and prepa-ration services. He is also a Certified FinancialPlanner.

Sandra Rodammer was honored for 25 yearsof service. She is the assistant to the firm admin-

istrator and is responsible for the firm’s accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial state-ments.

Four employees were honored for 15 yearsof service: Christine Porras, CPP, payroll accoun-tant; Brian Dixon, CPA, principal in the audit ser-vices group; Lynn Rabideau, payroll accountant;and Suzanne Lozano, CPA, CVA, principal in the

business consulting group.Two employees were honored for 10 years

of service: Jan Morris, payroll accountant; andKristi Krafft-Bellsky, CPA, senior manager in theaudit services group.

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Bay City - The Michigan Small Business De-velopment Center Great Lakes Bay Region willoffer a Starting a Business seminar at the Aliceand Jack Wirt Public Library at 500 Center Av-enue in Bay City on January 29, from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information about MichiganSBDC, online resources, business education

seminars and to register, go to www.SBDCMich-igan.org or call 989. 686.9597. Pre-registrationis required. Seminar sponsors are Alice and JackWirt Public Library; Bay County Clerk; Bay Fu-ture, Inc.; and the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region

hosted by Delta College Corporate Services.This same seminar is repeated at the Alice &

Jack Wirt Public Library in Bay City from 1 to4 p.m. on April 9. The SBDC Great Lakes BayRegion services Arenac, Bay, Midland and Sagi-naw Counties. Follow SBDC on Facebook www.facebook.com/MISBTDC.GreatLakesBay.

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John Kunitzer Thomas Hollerback Peter Bender Sandra Rodammer Christine Porras Brian Dixon Lynn Rabideau Suzanne Lozano

Monica Corriveau waschosen as the 2013 DeborahL. Frisch Employee of theYear. Annually, CFCUmanagement staff selects

one employee that hasdisplayed exceptional work

performance; service to the membership anddedication the credit union goals.

“It is a great honor to be chosen as the2013 Deborah Frisch Employee of the Year. Ifeel tremendously blessed to be a part of Deb’s

legacy. She was an inspiration to me. Receivingthis award fulfills my goal to please Deb and

Catholic Federal Credit Union. It is a dreamcome true for me,” Monica stated.

Monica has been employed at the creditunion for 5 years and works in the AccountingDepartment at the State Street, Saginaw office.

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SBA revises size standards for utilities and construction sectors.Visit http://www.sba.gov/content/small-business-size-standards for additional information.

Monica Corriveau





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Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services

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

ConsultantsEnviCare Consulting, Inc.Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President2809 Blairmont Drive

Midland, MI 48622989.839.9177www.envicareinc.com

DentistsJack W. Nash, DDS

Cosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

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The celebration of Kwanzaa officially beginsDecember 26, and ends January 1. Established byMaulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is a holidaythat honors African heritage and celebratesfamily, community, and culture. It takes its namefrom the phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which inSwahili means “first fruits.” Swahili is the mostwidely spoken African language, and was thuschosen as the language of Kwanzaa’s principles.

“First fruits” celebrations date back to ancientEgypt and Nubia, and commemorate the harvest.

The colors black, red, and green are partof Kwanzaa celebrations due to their specialsignificance. Black represents the people, redis for the blood uniting all those with Africanancestry, as well as the bloodshed during slavery

and the civil rights movement, and green is forthe lush land of Africa. These colors also reflectthe Pan-African movement itself.

There are seven principles of Kwanzaa,celebrated on each day of the holiday and knowncollectively as Nguzo Saba. They are Africanvalues which are named in both Swahili andEnglish.

• Umoja: Unity

• Kujichagulia: Self-determination• Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility• Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics• Nia: Purpose• Kuumba: Creativity• Imani: Faith

Celebrat ing Kwanzaa

Cul tu re & L i f e s t y l e

Film makers with a viewpoint on the Blackexperience can now submit submissions to theAmerican Black Film Festival (ABFF) 2014. Thefestival is calling for submissions of feature filmsand documentaries for the 2014 event scheduledto take place in New York City June 19 to June 22.

The deadline for submissions is February7, for fact-based documentaries events andMarch 10, for feature films. Submissions forthe film festival must have either a Black leador an individual of African descent in the role of

director, writer, or producer. This includes anymember of the African Diaspora, though subtitlesare also required if the film is not done in theEnglish language.

Feature films must run at least 72 minutes

and documentaries should be a minimum of 45minutes. The work must also have been createdafter Jan.1 2013 and can only be submitted onlineat the ABFF website http://www.abff.com, or

http://www.Withoutabox.com. Films submittedalso should have no prior “commercial theatricalor television play or broadcast on the internetand must not have distribution,” according tosubmission rules.

Since the inception 18 years ago of thefestival, many film amateurs have attended theABFF, including Will Packer, who producedThink Like a Man, Rob Hardy producer of Takersand Stomp the Yard and Ryan Coogler, whorecently garnered much attention for his Fruitvale

Station, a film about the killing of Oscar Grant.During the four-day event, classes and workshopswill also be scheduled.

Bla k Film F stival S ks Submissi ns

ol -F sh n Br p ng th a l R s n Singr nts10 slices whole wheat bread1 egg3 egg whites1 1/2 cups skim milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cloves2 teaspoons sugar APPLE RAISIN SAUCE1/4 cups apple juice

1/2 cup apple butter 2 tablespoons molasses1/2 cup raisins1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon orange peel (optional)

pr r t nPreheat the oven to 350° F. Spray

an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish withvegetable oil spray. Lay the slices of

bread in the baking dish in two rows,overlapping them like shingles.

In a medium mixing bowl, beattogether the egg, egg whites, milk, 1/4

cup sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.Pour the egg mixture over the bread.

In a small bowl, stir togetherthe cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and 2teaspoons sugar. Sprinkle the spicedsugar over the bread pudding. Bake the

pudding for 30 to 35 minutes, until it has browned on top and is firm to the touch.

Serve warm or at room temperature,with warm apple-raisin sauce.

appLe RaiSiN SauceStir all the ingredients together in

a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmerover low heat. Let the sauce simmer 5

minutes. Serve warm. Nutrition ContentPer ServingMakes 9 ServingsCalories: 233Total fat: 3gSaturated fat: 1gCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 252mgDietary fiber: 3gSource: “Down Home Healthy

Cooking from the National Cancer Institute





T E E N R E F R E S H

The one resolution each year the majority of adults will make is to loseweight—but were you aware that according to the American Heart As-sociation, today about one in three American kids and teens is overweightor obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963. Childhood obesity is now the No. 1health concern among parents in the United States, topping drug abuseand smoking.

Among children today, obesity is causing a broad range of health prob-lems that previously weren’t seen until adulthood. These include high blood

pressure, type 2 diabetes, and elevated blood cholesterol levels. There arealso psychological effects: Obese children are more prone to low self-es-teem, negative body image and depression.

Excess weight at young ages has been linked to higher and earlier deathrates in adulthood. Perhaps one of the most sobering statements regardingthe severity of the childhood obesity epidemic came from former SurgeonGeneral Richard Carmona, who char-acterized the threat as follows:

“Because of the increasing ratesof obesity, unhealthy eating habitsand physical inactivity, we may seethe first generation that will be lesshealthy and have a shorter life ex-

pectancy than their parents.” Although, teenage obesity is a

dangerous — and widespread — problem. Like any weight-loss chal-lenge, there’s no magic bullet for teenweight loss. Still, there’s plenty youcan do to help. The Mayo Clinic Staffsuggests that we start by encouragingyour teen to adopt healthy habits that

can last a lifetime, and are listed be-low:H v h rt-t -h rtIf your teen is overweight, he or

she is probably as concerned aboutthe excess weight as you are. Asidefrom lifelong health risks such ashigh blood pressure and diabetes, thesocial and emotional fallout of beingoverweight can be devastating for ateenager.

d s t nr l st m g sWeight and body image can be

delicate issues, especially for teenagegirls. When it comes to teen weightloss, remind your teen that there’sno single ideal weight and no perfect

body. Your family doctor can help set realistic goals for body mass indexand weight based on your teen’s age, height and general health.

R s st q k f x sHelp your teen understand that losing weight — and keeping it off — is

a lifetime commitment.pr m t t v tTeens need about 60 minutes of physical activity a day — but that

doesn’t necessarily mean 60 solid minutes at a stretch. Shorter, repeated bursts of activity during the day can help burn calories, too.

S gg st br kf stA nutritious breakfast will give your teen energy to face the day ahead.en r g sm rt sn k ngEncourage your teen to replace even one bag of chips or order of fries a

day with a healthier grab-and-go option.w t h rt n s z sEncourage your teen to scale back, eat

slowly, and stop eating when he or she isfull — both at home and away from home.

c nt l q l r sThe calories in soda, fruit juice, sports

drinks and specialty coffees can add upquickly. Drinking water instead of sodaand other sugary drinks might spare yourteen hundreds of calories a day — or evenmore.

M k t f m l ff rRather than singling out your teen,

adopt healthier habits as a family. For ex-ample:

• Stock up on fruits, veggies and

whole grains• Leave junk food at the grocery store• Keep food in the kitchen• Don’t focus on foodB s t vBeing overweight doesn’t inevitably

lead to a lifetime of low self-esteem. Still,your acceptance is critical. Listen to yourteen’s concerns. Comment on his or her ef-forts, skills and accomplishments. Make itclear that your love is unconditional — notdependent on weight loss.

Visit www.heart.org, and www.mayo-clinic.com for additional information con-cerning childhood and teen obesity.

Sources: www.heart.org, www.mayo-clinic.com

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Obesity in America Margarett McBride, Media Intern



Health

‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’



d b t s: T s f r d v l ng H lth H b tsBy Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.

It’s that time of year again — time for NewYear’s resolutions. The holiday parties are over,and the increased shopping and travel and diningout are behind us. I like January because it’s atime for recovery.

If you’re like me, you may feel a little guiltyabout your past month’s eating habits. In addition,the weather is colder here, and the thought ofgoing outside to enjoy a nice long walk went bythe wayside for me.

A healthy outlook for a person with diabeteslargely depends on how well you manage your

blood glucose. You’ve probably been told to eathealthier, exercise more, test your blood sugar

and see your health care provider on a regular basis.I’d like to share some tips from a Mayo

Clinic brochure, My Road to Better Health withDiabetes:

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Increasing physical activity helps improveyour blood sugar control and reduces the riskof heart disease and nerve problems. Aim for30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least five days

per week. If it’s cold outside, consider walkingindoors, around your house or at a departmentstore or mall.

e t h lth tChoose healthy carbohydrates, fiber-rich

foods, lean meats and good fats. Watch portionsize! Have healthy snacks available in case youget the munchies. If I really, really want a treat, Ihave to get in my car and go to the store to buy it,

because I don’t keep treats at home. It makes methink twice, and I usually go for a healthier fruitsnack option at home, instead.

R l x lYes! It’s January, and we can hopefully take

a breather from holiday stress. Stress can raise blood sugar. Take time for yourself each day, and

do something that you enjoy such as reading a book or working on a hobby.

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Healthy lifestyle choices may decreaseyour chances of developing complications fromdiabetes.

• Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.• Don’t smoke or use other kinds of

tobacco.• Take your medications and insulin as

directed.• Wear a medical alert identification (ID).• Know your numbers — A1C, blood

pressure, cholesterol and weight.Sl n gh t k r n nr fr sh

This can make iteasier for you to controlyour blood sugar.

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You can live ahappy, healthy and

full life with diabetes.Look for educationopportunities to helpyou manage yourdiabetes. Make time todo things that bring you

joy, and explore newways to have fun.

Don’t stress your-self out with resolu-tions! Decide on onegoal. And make yourgoal SMART:

• S pecific: Whatare you going to do?

• M e a s u r a b l e :

How will you track your progress?• a chievable: What steps will you take to

make this happen?• R ealistic: Can you see yourself doing

this?• T ime-framed: When will you do this?Have a happy and safe new year!Source: www.mayoclinic.com

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F n Sm k ngWhen you quit smoking, your

taste buds come back to life. Soyou’ll start to enjoy food in a newway. During this time, food canhelp you:

• Feel pleasantly full;which helps reduce the urge to smoke.

• Have something to chew and hold in yourmouth.

• Satisfy cravings with nice flavors insteadof cigarettes.

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cr v ngs n wh n t e t• Always eat three meals a day, including breakfast. If you skip a meal, you may becometoo hungry, which makes it hard to fight the urgeto smoke.

• If you get hungry, have healthy, low-calorie snacks between meals.

• Crunchy or chewy snacks can help wardoff emergency urges.

H lth F s f r Sn k ngUse this food list to help you choose healthy

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This is parttwo of a four-part

series depictingreal life issuesthat have a mentalhealth component.

Each segment inthe series uses aninterpretive nar-rative technique,essentially a short

story that illus-trates a particu-lar mental health

issue. In this segment the concept of Borderline Personality Disorder will be explored.

She was a captivating woman, slender yetcurvy with full-bodied reddish-blonde hair thathad just a wisp of a curl. She was very popularand had many lovers through the years, intense

but unstable relationships that ended poorly.Eventually she settled down and married a won-derful man. He was nice but predictable. Boring.

One day she told him that the tumor came back. A previous surgery had been successful; thedoctor said he had gotten it all. But this reoccur-rence caught her by surprise and sent her into adeep, dark abyss. She had been doing so well andthere were no signs or symptoms of cancer. Whenshe got the news that it had come back, she con-sidered suicide.

She found herself alone again, after the af-fair and a messy divorce just before the baby

was born. She had slept with her lover throughthe entire pregnancy – it wasn’t love, it was

just scratching an incessant itch. The more youscratch, the more it itches. For her it was like anunmoving addiction, she was so vulnerable andterribly unhappy. She wondered what she wouldtell her baby girl when it came time, when shewas older and could understand her indiscretion.She imagined her daughter’s anger for betrayingher daddy. Then there was the awful cure, severalstressful health appointments every week – pro-cedures to remove all that toxic mercury and met-al from her mouth, blood tests and poison pills.Her lover never really understood what she wasgoing through and to his eternal shame, he neverreally cared enough.

Now that she was alone, all of the symptomsreturned – the loud music that would play in herhead and paranoia that would wrap tightly aroundher like an old cloak. She locked her apartment

door, got everything tidy and organized, and thenshe would tremble and quake and just hide fromthe outside world. She would sit on her haunchesrocking back and forth and moan. It was her spaceof sadness and safety. She needed an alternativemusic to take her the other way, but sometimes itdidn’t work and she would walk in a trance-likestate to the bathroom, get out the razor blades andcut her wrists. She would feel the blood tricklingdown her arms and then she would shake it offfrom her hand.

Ah…this was so much better than the other place, so dreamlike. She felt it was real, more real

than the world she lived in and she would createother worlds where she felt clean and pure. Shecould save herself that way and her life would

become very important in a very small way. Butevery time she tried to transverse the valley be-tween her two worlds, she would become para-lyzed by an intolerable sense of loss. It was a pat-tern for several months after the divorce, but inher despair and shame she travelled that valley ofdreams and nightmares one last time. She didn’tcome back.

The above scenario depicts a woman strug-gling with Borderline Personality Disorder, char-acterized by a pervasive pattern of instability ofinterpersonal relationships, self-image and af-fects, and marked impulsivity beginning by earlyadulthood. Symptoms include frantic efforts toavoid abandonment, a pattern of unstable andintense relationships, identity disturbance, impul-sivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-

damaging (e.g. sex, spending, substance abuse),recurrent suicidal behavior, marked reactivity ofmood, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense an-ger, and stress-related paranoia.

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) has a comprehensive Di-alectical Behavior Treatment Program to help

people recover from this condition so they canhave a life worth living - a life of hope, love andmeaning. For more information on SCCMHA’sbehavior treatment programs and other services,call 989-797-3400.

Bor erline personality disor erBy Robert White LMSW, IMH-E (III)

Children’s Services Supervisor

Tking a ti n t prevent chil h obesitVoices for Healthy Kids is a new collaboration

between the American Heart Association and theRobert Wood Johnson Foundation working toengage, organize and mobilize people to improve

the health of their communities and reverse the

childhood obesity epidemic. There are now morethan 23.5 million children and teens in the U.S.who are overweight or obese. Voices for HealthyKids is focused on advocating for changes to

local, state, and federal policies in order to help

young people eat healthier foods and be moreactive. Visit www.cmhnetwork.org/news/voices-healthy-kids for additional information.

“There are five issues that make a fist of a hand that can knock America out cold. They’relack of jobs, obesity, diabetes, homelessness, and lack of good education. “ Will.i.am



Are you or someone you know havingchild behavior problems?

The CAN Council, through Project LAUNCHfunding, offers FREE parenting classes.The program is called Incredible Years and isan evidence based curricula targetingparents with 3 to 6 year old children . Theparent training program is designed to work

jointly to promote emotional and socialcompetence and to prevent, reduce, and treatbehavioral and emotional problems in youngchildren. There have been 40 parents and caregivers who participated in

3 series of 20 sessions each.

Is IY helpful?

National studies have shown promising results:

Increased positive and nurturing parenting

Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting

Reduction in children’s home and school behavior problems

Increased positive behaviors at home and school

Increased parent-child bonding

For more information about Incredible Years, please contact Vera, CANCouncil Great Lakes Bay Region CAPE Director and Incredible YearsGroup Leader, at [email protected] or 989-752-7226.

Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs forChildren’s Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health wasawarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw asthe area to provide services. If you want to learn more about ProjectLAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 [email protected] .

S A G I N A W

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

class series in October 2012. On the firstday of classeswe dopaperwork andintroductions.During the firstclass, myco-group leaderand I beganintroductions bysaying what our

jobs are andwhat our background is. Then it was theparents’ turns to share.

This group went way above andbeyond the typical name and briefbackground (number of children, genderand ages) that most parents give whenthey first meet each other.

These parents voluntarily opened upand shared difficulties they were havingwith each child including the troubles andbarriers their families were facing.Several of the parents cried when theyshared. Each parent spent a good tenminutes or more telling their story and

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

We believe this story shows justhow vital the Project Launch-fundedIncredible Years is to the community.The parents in our current session hadthese feelings and concerns bottled up

just waiting for someone to listen tothem. Just waiting for someone who hadsupport to offer them. When adults whohave never met are willing to open up tostrengthen their families, you know theservices being provided are exactly whatthey were hoping for!

~ Danelle ElliottIncredible Years Group LeaderCAN Council Great Lakes Bay

“

We believe thisstory shows just

how vital theIncredible Years

and ProjectLaunch are to

our community.”





Contact Wardene Talley989-754-2288

A child with Severe Emotional Disturbancegets support from many places. But thatsupport only helps that child if each provider

works as part of a well coordinated team. Wemaximize teamwork — by making sure everystep the team takes is focusedon the bettermentof that child.

Teamwork Maximize







FUNdraising Good Times

Fundraising Reflections for 2013Part one of a two part series

By Mel and Pearl Shaw

The yearend can be a perfect time to reflecton your 2013 fundraising activities and to an-ticipate 2014. If you are a nonprofit CEO, boardmember, staff or volunteer we have three ques-tions to focus your reflections.

1. wh t h v n ll? Reflect on

your nonprofit’s fundraising successes. Ap- proach this from a feeling level – which activities brought joy or excitement to you and your team?When did you feel you worked well together?Were there unexpected moments of joy – perhapswhen receiving an unanticipated gift, or uponviewing a room full of donors and supporters atyour annual event? Was a new staff person hired?Did she inspire good feelings as she implement-ed long-delayed projects? Feel the good feelingsand record a few notes.

Now approach this from a fact-based place.Pull out fundraising reports and look at the year-end numbers. Identify areas where revenue in-creased. Perhaps your nonprofit saw an increasein annual giving. Maybe more donors increasedtheir giving from the prior year. Did the number

of grants increase?Finally, reflect on new programs, events or

technology. Was a program to engage youngerdonors launched? A new database implemented?Remember to list activities that brought in rev-enue for 2013, as well as those that plant seeds

for the future. For example, while a planned giv-ing program may not yield revenue for years tocome, implementing the program is a currentyear success.

2. wh h t v t s r str t g s n’tm t x t t ns? Reflect on those things thatdidn’t go as well as planned. Don’t sweep themunder the rug. Take time to remember the out-come you had sought and compare that with theresults. What could have been done differently?Where did you feel disappointment, fatigue, an-

ger or failure? What brought these feelings on?Dig deep. Were you disappointed in yourself? Involunteers, board members, the CEO or staff?Write down your thoughts. Look again at thefundraising reports. Which activities or strategiesdid not yield the anticipated revenue? Take notes.

3. w r r 2013 g ls r l st ? Reflecton your goals and outcomes. As 2013 began, didyou feel your fundraising goals were achievable?Did you feel expansive, empowered and ener-gized, ready to talk with donors and funders andshare the organization’s vision and fundraising

goals? Or did you feel overwhelmed, worried andisolated? Go back to those feeling places and takea few notes. Pull out your 2013 fundraising plan.What were the financial goals and timeframes?What resources were allocated to achieve thegoals? Did staff, board members, the CEO andvolunteers fulfill their commitments? Did you?What went “according to plan?” Where did chal-lenges arise? As you think back over the year,were the goals realistic? Take notes.

Next edition: use your reflections as you plan

for 2014Copyright 2013 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw are the authors of “Pre-

requisites for Fundraising Success.” They posi-tion nonprofits for fundraising success. Visit themat www.saadandshaw.com.

Volunteer in YourCommunity!To volunteer services or to donate goods,call Henrietta Watson at the United Wayof Saginaw County, 989.755-0505, ext.

216, [email protected] check out the web-based volunteer program at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.

Underground Railroad, Inc.Support GroupsParent support group for non-offending parents who are adultsurvivors of domestic and sexual violence. Contact Jean B. at989.755.0413, ext. 216 for further information.

Domestic violence women’s support groups for female adultsurvivors of domestic violence. Contact Ivy C. at 989.755.0413for further information.

Children support group for children ages 4 – 10, who havewitnessed domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Contact JeanB. at 989.755.0413, ext. 216 for further information.

Transitional housing self-esteem group for survivors of domesticand sexual violence who currently reside in transitional housing.Contact Jane R. and Chelsie L. at 989.755.0413.



A.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606

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

Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 Patterson Rd.Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.orgCastle Museum of Saginaw CountyHistory500 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377

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 Center 1410 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

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240Nathan Weidner Children’s

Advocacy Ctr.715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345Operation Reach119 S. Jefferson AvenueSaginaw, MI989-754-4444

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

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt,Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.orgRestoration Community Outreach1205 NormanSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected] Saginaw County Community Action

Agency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601

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

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When Ana Luis Salon & Day Spa, locatedat 1115 N. Center in Saginaw, held their seventhannual Unlocking Hope Fundraiser in the fall of2013, they donated 100% of all funds raised toChild & Family Services.

Child & Family Services is thankful to havereceived a total of $1, 711.91 which was raisedfrom this year’s event. These funds will supportthe Hope Counseling Fund at Child & Family

Services.Child & Family Services is a not-for-profit

organization dedicated to meeting the emotionalhealth needs of children, individuals and familiesin our community since 1870. Each year theytouch over 6,000 lives through their CounselingCenter, Employee Wellness Center and SexualAssault Center.

Ana Luis Salon & Day Spa is locally owned

and has been in business since 1998. They have been voted “Best of the Best” (Saginaw News)and “Greatest of the Great Lakes 2013” by GreatLakes Bay Regional Lifestyle Magazine.

For more information, please contact:Carrie Schultz of Child & Family Services at989.790.7500 ext. 229, email [email protected]. , or Luis Jimenez at 989.799.8900or email [email protected]

L l B s n ss d n t s F n s t N n-F r-pr f t org n z t n

If you are nearsighted, farsighted or haveastigmatism your dependency on glasses orcontacts may be eliminated through Laser VisionCorrection. Find out all you need to know aboutLaser Vision Correction by attending a freeseminar at Andersen Eye Associates, located at

5161 Cardinal Park Dr., in Saginaw, on January13, at 6 p.m.

The seminar will provide you with detailedinformation concerning this procedure. Anaudio/visual presentation will assist you inunderstanding the procedure and will answer your

questions regarding Laser Vision Correction.Call to register for this FREE seminar

at 989.797.2400, or 877.827.4733. Arrivaltime should be between 5:30 and 5:45, witheyeglasses-contact lenses out.

an rs n e ass t s L s r V s n c rr t n (LaSeK) S m n r

“You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, therewill be no results.” - Mahatma Ghandi





N t n l H St rt ass t n St t m nt nth d th f N ls n M n l

“We offer our thoughts and prayers to thefamily of Nelson Mandela and the people of SouthAfrica. His lifetime of service as an activist andas a grassroots leader who left prison with lovegreater than resentment, reflected an uncommon

passion for social justice, equity and democracy.We celebrate his life, as an inspirational testamentto freedom and opportunity for all.

The life and achievements of the United States

Ambassador to South Africa, Patrick Gaspard –a Head Start alumnus – demonstrates just howfar-reaching an impact early opportunities haveon the path of the lives of the most vulnerablechildren.” Yasmina Vinci, Executive Director ofthe National Head Start Association

dr v n t m k d ff r n NHSA’s Annual National Head Start

Conference is the nation’s largest gathering ofHead Start and Early Head Start professionals.More than 2,500 directors, administrators,managers, teachers, supervisors, parents and

policy council members, from hundreds of programs and from every state are “Driven toMake a Difference” and will attend in 2014, inLong Beach, CA.

Th NHSa V s n All children should reach their full potential,• Every child can succeed,• We can impact the success of at-risk

children, and

• Quality early education fundamentallytransforms children and familiesT l - To be the untiring voice that will

not be quiet until every vulnerable child is servedwith the Head Start model of support for thewhole child, the family and the community.

T v t - To work diligently for policy and institutional changes that ensure allvulnerable children and families have what theyneed to succeed.

NHSa M ss nOur mission is to coalesce, inspire, and

support the Head Start field as a leader in earlychildhood development and education.

The National Head Start Association is a non- partisan, not-for-profit organization committedto the belief that every child, regardless of

circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed inlife. The opportunities offered by Head Start leadto healthier, empowered children and families,and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSAis the voice for more than 1 million children,

200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees inthe United States.

Since 1974, NHSA has worked diligentlyfor policy changes that ensure all at-risk childrenhave access to the Head Start model of support forthe whole child, the family and the community.

NHSA offers an impressive portfolio of professional development services and programsfor the entire early childhood community.These include the annual National Head StartConference, the largest national event devoted to

the Early Head Start and Head Start community,and the National Parent Conference, the onlynational event devoted to parents and families.

Source: www.nhsa.org

Sabrina Beeman-JacksonSaginaw ISD Head Start/EarlyHead Start Program Director

N ti n l He St rt ass i ti n (NHSa) M king differen ewith chil ren n F milies





Praise Connections and Life

Sometimes, evangelical Christians do moreharm than good on Facebook. Under the veil of“taking a stand” for our values, I fear we are let-ting loose all kinds of dishonoring, uncharitablespeech. We need to stop.

Th c s f Fr str t nI understand the frustration of conservative

Christians who sense that the values we onceshared with the dominant culture are slippingaway. Things have changed. We’ve gone from

being the moral majority to a minority – andsometimes we feel beleaguered. We come acrossexamples of social ostracism or we hear aboutthe legal challenges Christians face when theyfail to compromise. It’s frustrating to watch the

brokenness of Washington, D.C, as politiciansin both parties seem more concerned about their

prospects for reelection than the people they rep-resent.

Evangelicals are having to learn how to bea distinct minority – people who must make acase for our values in the public square ratherthan simply assuming others share our views. Wewill soon be known for beliefs that are out of stepwith contemporary society. So be it. The Churchhas been in this situation many times before.

The question before us is this: Will we beknown for honor?

c n t y rs lf th H n rThe Apostle Peter’s letter was written to

“exiles,” believers facing persecution far greaterthan any of us Americans have ever seen. TheseChristians were living under a tyrannical gov-ernment far worse than any bureaucrat in a D.C.office. Yet Peter instructed believers to live hon-

orably among others (1 Peter 2:11-17). The “oth-ers” refer to those who are not “in Christ.”

The word “conduct” appears thirteen timesin the Bible, and eight of those times are in Pe-ter’s letters. It’s safe to say, Peter cared abouthow our conduct was viewed by outsiders.

Now, the fact that Peter says we should live

honorably among others means we must indeed be among the lost. Some evangelicals, weary of partisan bickering and political posturing fromtheir Christian friends, are ready to throw uptheir hands and avoid political engagement alto-gether. I understand that sentiment, but failing to

be present or involved in any meaningful sensein a democratic republic would be to forfeit thestewardship we’ve been given. There is no re-treat here.

The question is not if but how we will beinvolved. It’s a change of posture, not political

persuasion.I like the way John Piper puts it. “Being

exiles does not mean being cynical. It does notmean being indifferent or uninvolved. The saltof the earth does not mock rotting meat. Whereit can, it saves and seasons. And where it can’t, itweeps. And the light of the world does not with-draw, saying “good riddance” to godless dark-ness. It labors to illuminate. But not dominate.”

Sl n r Sh l n’t St k We also ought to live and speak in such a

way that slander is untrue and charges of hy- pocrisy don’t stick. When people claim that pro-lifers are only concerned about the unborn, andnot little children or hurting mothers, we oughtto be able to say, “Not true” and have the care

of thousands of Christians behind us to prove it.Our good works ought to silence the ignoranceof people who would slander us in foolishness.(1 Peter 2:15).

H n r ev r nBut here’s where it gets hard. We are to hon-

or everyone, Peter said. Even the emperor (1 Pe-

ter 2:17) Yes, the bloodthirsty, sexual maniac onCaesar’s throne must receive honor from Chris-tians suffering under the thumb of a dictatorship.

Please don’t tell me Obama is worse than Nero. Paul backs Peter up, telling us to outdo oneanother in showing honor (Romans 12:10).

Th H n r F lt rSo, instead of just putting up internet filters

so we can control what comes into our comput-ers, perhaps we should put up an “honor filter”that will help us control what goes out of ourcomputers. Consider what questions an “honorfilter” we could ask of our Facebook and Twitterstatuses.

• Is my point of view offered with respectto those who disagree?

• Do I assume the best of those who aremy political opponents?

• Does it look like I am raging against in - justice or against people made in God’s image?

• Am I showing honor when reviled orslandered?

For the Christian, it’s not about winning aculture war. We win through how we engage ourneighbors. Our honor should be on full display…even on Facebook.

www.crosswalk.com

d s y r F b k R nt “H n r ev r n ?” By Trevin Wax

a N y r’s pr r

May God make your year a happy one! Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,But by strengthening you to bear it, as itcomes;

Not by making your path easy,But by making you sturdy to travel any path;

Not by taking hardships from you,But by taking fear from your heart;

Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,But by keeping your face bright, even in theshadows;

Not by making your life always pleasant,But by showing you when people and theircauses need you most, and by making youanxious to be there to help.God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for theyear ahead.Anonymous



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Memories

Judy Ann CookJuly 12, 1942 - December 3, 2013

Mrs. Judy Ann Cook entered into eternal rest on Tuesday,December 3, 2013 at the age of 71 years. She was born July 12, 1942in Muskegon, MI to Lula (Ramsey) and Henry Piggue.

Mrs. Cook loved cooking those special Sunday dinners. She was best known for her duck and dressing, banana pudding, liver andgravy that we loved so much. She was a great listener and a verygreat advisor. She met no strangers and loved talking to everyone.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, ThomasCook; two daughters, Sheryl (Anderson) Steward, Saginaw, MIand Laurie “Candy” (Isiah) Scott, Jackson, TN; one son, Anthony(Tony) Anderson, Jackson, TN; one step-daughter, DeWanda(Herbert) Weaver, Seattle, WA; 11 grandchildren, Antonio Johnsonand Docshea Moore, both of Nashville, TN, Travion Barnette andDevenea Cook, both of Saginaw, MI, Isiah III and Lucas Scott, bothof Jackson, TN, India and Kyle Anderson, Roderick Cook and JamesMartin, all of Detroit, MI and Tonnesha Anderson, Jackson, MS;17 great-grandchildren; cousins, Connie Ramsey and Linda Burke,

both of Saginaw, MI and Cleveland Burke, Columbus, OH; sisters-in-law, Frankie Piggue, Muskegon, MI and Dora Ward, Eldorado,AR; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Jean) Thompson, Conyers, GA andArdis (Gloria) Thompson, Saginaw, MI; two nephews that she raisedas her own children, Otis Cook, Saginaw, MI and Kelvin Cook,Columbus, OH; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends,including special friends that she has known for many years, Shelva(Jean) Veal, Gladys Fields, the Anderson/Ward family and a veryspecial person that she took in as her daughter, Alethea (Dutchess)Anderson.

Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her daughter, DonnaAnderson; parents, Henry and Lula Piggue; sisters, ErnestineWhimper and Marie Cook; brothers, William and Rubin Piggue;three aunts and three uncles. The family would like to express

special thanks to Shelva Veal, Gladys Fields, the staff at CovenantHealth Care-Harrison 8th floor, Kristen Hunter and Ray Godinez.Funeral service for Mrs. Cook was Wednesday, December 11,

2013 at Greater Williams Temple C.O.G.I.C., 608 E. RemingtonStreet. Elder Arthur Aiken officiated.



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

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

Bread of Life Harvest Center Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

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

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

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

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

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

Saginaw

Jacob’s Ladder Pastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-799-6601

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

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

Mt. Olive Baptist ChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith

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

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

New Beginnings Life Changin g Ministries

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

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

New Covenant Christian Center

Pastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485

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

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

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

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

989-752-7366

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

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

989.754.9466St. Paul BaptistPastor Vincent D. McMillon120 N. 15 th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023

Saginaw Valley CommunityPastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603

(989) 752-4769

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

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

Truevine Baptist Church

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

Victorious Believers Ministries ChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr.Saginaw, MI(989) 755-7692

Wolverine Baptist State Convention

615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

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

Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith

721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621





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Midland- Disability Networkof Mid-Michigan (DNMM) 2014Piano Palooza fundraiser will take

place on Saturday, February 1, 2014at 6 p.m., at the Midland CountryClub in Midland, Michigan. Thefundraising event is an evening ofdinner, dancing and dueling pianos,and features a silent auction alongwith great entertainment. Proceedswill go towards helping youth withdisabilities transition to independentliving.

David Emmel, DNMMexecutive director, announced thatLisa and Howard Ungerleider willserve as the honorary chairs ofthis noteworthy event. Emmel remarked, “The

Ungerleider’s have not only been generoussupporters of the Piano Palooza for many years,they are also community champions for inclusionlocally and around the globe.” Howard is anexecutive vice president at The Dow ChemicalCompany and is well-respected for his support of

diversity and inclusion efforts across Dow. Lisais an active member of our community and serves

the Great Lakes Bay Region as a volunteer forMidland Public Schools, Midland Center for theArts, and Temple Beth Israel.

“Lisa and I are privileged to serve as thehonorary chairs of this event,” Howard said. “Itdirectly delivers a positive impact to those in need

within our region. We encourageeveryone to join us in helping toraise awareness and funding for theDisability Network.”

Jerry Pritchett, DNMM BoardPresident expressed, “We are pleasedthat long-time supporters Lisa andHoward Ungerleider will serve ashonorary chairs of the eighth annualPiano Palooza and we thank them fortheir time and commitment to makea difference in the lives of others. Weare looking forward to another funand rewarding event on February 1.”

Piano Palooza admission is $85 per person available only by advancereservation by calling the office

at (989) 835-4041 or sending an email request

to [email protected]. Corporate and individualsponsorship opportunities are also available.For tickets, or for more information about PianoPalooza or Disability Network of Mid-Michigan,visit www.dnmm.org.

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c rn tt Ball Rais s ov r $226,000On Saturday, November 23, over 550 guests

gathered at Horizons Conference Center tohonor the legacy of Samuel H. Shaheen, D.O.,as this year’s Spirit of St. Vincent honoree.The successful black tie gala had attendeescelebrating the night away with dinner, dancing,a luxury vacation raffle, and an afterglow coffeeand dessert lounge. Guests also participated in

an art celebration facilitated by local artist SusieMcColgan. McColgan painted a portrait ofSamuel H. Shaheen and combined art elementsthat represented what he contributed to thecommunity. Upon its completion, the artworkwill be displayed at St. Mary’s of MichiganFoundation before being displayed in variouscommunity locations as determine by the

Shaheen family.By the end of the evening, St. Mary’s of

Michigan Foundation had successfully raisedover $226,000 from the evening’s activitiesof which all funds would support the newendoscopic suite renovation and new equipmentat the main hospital.



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The Saginaw Sting are gearing up for anotherchampionship run in 2014. To do so, they will onceagain look to rely on local talent as they finalize theirroster for the season. The Sting recently participatedin the CIFL Michigan Regional Combine at the Per-

ani Arena in Flint and identified eleven local players to invite to training whichwill begin at the Midland Civic Arena on January 20.

Each player was physically tested in a number of drills put on by the SaginawSting staff, showcasing their skills in front of head coach Fred Townsend. Theseeleven players will join the thirteen invited from the Sting tryout that took place

back in November at the Midland Civic Arena.Highlighting the list of attendees are University of Michigan’s Al Backey,

Murray State basketball standout (and former Arthur Hill graduate) LaTrezeMushatt. Another potential standout this upcoming season is former NorthwoodUniversity star Justin Barnes. Barnes recently was named the Defensive MVP ofthe Michigan vs. Ohio Senior Bowl.

The Sting’s home opener is on February 16, at The Dow Event Center with a7:30 p.m. kickoff. Single game tickets will go on sale January 1, and start at only$10. Season tickets are on sale now and are available at The Dow Box Office or

by calling 989.759.1330.

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