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Volume 8 Number 13 First Great Lakes Regional Newspaper July 1, 2011

Leading in Diversity Empowering Communities and Changing Lives

Stacy Oakes p. 2

John Humphreys p. 3

Jerome Buckley p. 4

James Falls p. 9

Dr. Jack Nash p. 10

Girl Scout Summer Fun! p. 13

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In This IssueOpinion & Commentary .............................................................................Page 6Editorials .................................................................................................... Page 7

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

Faith Based Directory ............................................................................... Page 16

The Michigan Banner Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 Email: [email protected]

July 1, 2011 First Great Lakes Regional Newspaper Page 3

The Michigan Banner

1400 W. Genesee, Suite 200Saginaw, Michigan 48602

Phone: (989) 753-3475

E-Mail:

[email protected]

Publisher & Editor:Jerome Buckley

Senior Editor:R. L. Buckley

Circulation & Distribution:Staff

Marketing & Sales ManagerKindred Kemp Marketing

Christopher Hill

SalesStaff

ITEd Chapman

Mission:The mission of The Michigan Banner is to

operate and serve as a print and on line

media venue committed to educating, informing

and enlightening our readers regarding events

and news that directly and indirectly affect

the communities globally.

Furthermore, our mission is to serve as a

catalyst and a link for cultivating young adults

as entrepreneurial and business leaders and tobroaden economic opportunities within

the communities worldwide.

Disclaimer:The Michigan Banner and its staff are not

responsible and will not be held liable for any

mistakes, errors, misspellings and false

advertisements inpart or whole that may be

placed within its publication. Articles, information

or comments printed in the newspaper are not

necessarily the views orbeliefs of The Michigan

Banner newspaper. The Michigan 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 inconsistent with or conficts

with the mission of the newspaper.

Congratulations to The Michigan Banner on celebrating eight

successful years of making a difference by Leading in Diversity andEmpowering Communities and Changing Lives. The Michigan Banner

has accepted a mantle of leadership at a time when the Great Lakes Bay

region needs guidance and direction. As set forth as part of your mission

statement, you truly are a catalyst and link in our community.

The Gospel tells us When someone is given a great deal, a great deal

is expected of that person; when someone is entrusted with a great deal, of

that person, even more is expected. I commend The Michigan Banneron

providing a great deal to our community and applaud you enthusiastically

for taking our trust and making more of it.

Keep up with the great working of bringing us all closer together and helping everyonerealize we are the element of change our society needs and must be.

John Humphreys

John D. L. Humphreys Humphreys, Campbell, Dust & Humphreys, P. C.

5090 State Street Building A Suite One Saginaw, Michigan 48603

989.792.2552 fax: 989.792.3881 [email protected]

Congratulations

There is an old Spanish proverb that says, If you want somethingdone right, do it yourself. You conceived the idea and executed with

professionalism. As a result, today, we have a Michigan Banner Newspaper

that is community oriented and growing. Congratulations on your eighth

anniversary. I feel confident you will survive and thrive in spite of the

decline in the economy. All the best in all of your future endeavors.

David M. Hall

Congratulations

In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves self-discipline with all of them came first.

~Harry S. Truman


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This year as we

celebrate the 8-year

anniversary of theMichigan Banner in the

month of July, I am also

blessed to celebrate

my 58th birthday on

July 5. I would like to

commend my past and

present staff for their

dedication, and our

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Congratulations Michigan Banner for Eight Years of EnlightenmentSaginaw, Michigan

has had its good share

of African-American

visionaries who have

conceived of ideas and

worked to bring them

to ingratiating fruition

in the community.

Im very proud to

have known and met

many of these visionaries such as Jerome

Buckley, Publisher of the Michigan Banner

newspaper, who Im proud to say was a serious

student in my African American History

classroom at Saginaw High School in the 70s.

He has now made history of his own by having

created a viable newspaper that has endured

and enlightened thousands of readers for eight

solid years of dependable and professional

journalism.

As part of his history lessons, Jerome

learned about The Black Codes during the era

of slavery that made it illegal to teach slaves to

read or write because learning and therewith

knowledge on the part of slaves might

intellectually awaken them and threaten the

institution of slavery. Jerome understood

that if you can shackle a persons mind that

you can then also shackle his outlook on life.

I hardily commend The Michigan Banner

and all who have helped to provide our

community with enlightenment for eight,glorious years. Knowledge is power.

Willie J. Richardson

Educator and Author

www.wjamesrichardson.com

To the staff and management of the Michigan Banner

Congratulat ionson your eighth year

of service to God and

the community. I

say service to God

and the community

because you have

been given a charge

to assist in educating

our community about

issues and problems that plague it. We are toldin the Bible that my people are destroyed

for the lack of knowledge; Hosea 4:6. You

are one of the sources of that knowledge for

our community.

Having the responsibility to assist in

educating a community is not an easy orwelcome task. Quite often, the educator is

vilified and criticized. The educator is asked

what makes them think that they have a right to

expose problems, or lack of leadership, or even

corruption. Newspapers have served in this role

in our country for as long as they have existed,

and must continue in that role. As a community

based newspaper, it is the responsibility of

the Banner to hold us accountable for what is

going on in the community. Some of us maynot always appreciate what you tell us, or how

you say it, but you have to continue to do what

you are charged to do.

As you celebrate not this anniversary, but

those to come in the future, continue to hold

up a banner which our community can lookto for light and direction. Continue to be a

spokesperson for those who fly under the

radar and are forgotten by the powers that

be. Continue to speak out for those who have

no voice of their own, but yearn to be heard.

You not only have a charge but a

responsibility to be successful. Your

continued success will help to usher others

in our community to the success that is due

to them.I will remain your friend and supporter as

we work together to move our community to

higher levels of success and growth.

Pastor Charles H. Coleman, D.C.E.

New Faith Temple Church of God in Christ

Thank youloyal advertisers and sponsors of which the

Banner would not be possible without them.

During our 8-year anniversary we are alsohonoring our nonprofit directory listings, for in

these times without the volunteers throughout

the community, much of the work could not be

accomplished. As we continue to move forward

with the effort of empowering communities

and changing Lives, we also thank you the

readership in the community and our extended

readership across the nation. No one is a lone

ranger in effecting our community and the

nation, and let there be no mistake that our

Great Lakes Region is blessed with theleadership that is a prototype for a nation.

We, at the Banner, believe we will once

again be acknowledged as we were in the

1960s when we received the distinction as

an All-American City; as we continue to

develop innovative ideas and bring those

ideas to completion for the success of the

Great Lakes Region.


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I want to commend the Michigan Banner

on its 8th Anniversary!

Yours is an important voice and its

imperative that it get louder and sustains itself!

Congrats!!

Jimmy E Greene, CEO/President

Associated Builders & Contractors

Saginaw Valley You will become as

small as your controlling desire; as great as

your dominant aspiration!

To the Michigan Banner the first Great

Lakes regional newspaper. Thank you for

all your years of service to the region. Your

outstanding coverage of Community based

events and the Faith-based organization. The

opportunities that the Michigan Banner has

opened for entrepreneurs, small businesses,

educational institutions and to the citizens in

the region are truly immeasurable and the best.

The Buena Vista Parks and Recreation

salutes the Michigan Banner and Jerome Buckley for continuing to

advance the region in a personal and profound way. The Banner has

done an outstanding job. I personally look forward to the future of

the Michigan Banner.

Dexter MitchellDirector of Parks & Recreation

1940 S. Outer Dr.

Saginaw, MI 48061

Retirement Estimator Celebrates Three YearsBy Cynthia W. EdwardsSocial Security

Public Affairs Specialist

Its been three years

since Social Securitys

Retirement Estimator

went online. Within

months of coming out,

the online application

was praised as one

of the highest-rated

online services around,

and it has consistently remained so every

year.

Results from the American Customer

Satisfaction Index show Social Securitys

online Retirement Estimator in one of thetop two spots, with a score of 90. (Social

Securitys online benefit application took the

top spot.) The Retirement Estimatorranks

higher than the websites of any other public

and private sector agencies and companies,

including the likes of Netflix and Amazon.

Millions of people have used the Retirement

Estimator. You may try it yourself at www.

socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

Now that Social Securitys most popular

online application is available in Spanish at

www.segurosocial.gov/calculador, even more

people can use the Retirement Estimator.

The Retirement Estimator is a convenient,

secure, and quick financial planning tool that

lets workers calculate how much they might

expect to receive in Social Security benefits

when they retire. The attractive feature of

this calculator is that it uses your earningsinformation on file at Social Security, without

displaying your personal information. So you

get an instant, personalized estimate of your

future retirement benefits.

The Estimator even gives you the

opportunity to run different scenarios and

what if situations. For example, you

can change the date you expect to retire or

change expected future earnings to create

and compare different retirement options.

This can help you as you plan ahead. To use

the Retirement Estimator, you must have

enough Social Security credits to qualify for

benefits and you cannot be receiving benefits

currently.

Experience the best online service now

by visiting Social SecuritysRetirement

Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/

estimator. Then, once youve sketched outyour retirement plans, youll know where to

go when the time comes to apply for benefits:

online at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt, join

Boy Scouts from across the state as Gov. Rick Snyder signs Public Act 66 of 2011

(Senate Bill 104) into law. Sponsored by Kahn, the new law creates a fundraising

license plate recognizing the Boy Scouts of America.

Sen. Kahn,

Boy Scouts join

governor as billcreating special

license plate signedinto law

The Castle Celebrates CultureJuly 5 Treaties and Tribulations


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In the June 16 edition, I invited readers

to provide their suggestions for what types

of articles they would like to see in The

Michigan Banner. The lack of response

is no surprise. Although I was trying to be

democratic, Im almost embarrassed to have

asked, because people dont want to besurveyed these days. Those who still carry

hope are looking for answers, action steps

and solutions.

This caused me to recall a neighborhood

meeting from within the past year. A

facilitator at the front of the room had a

big easel and a Marks-A-Lot pen. Through

audience participation she was making a list

of community problems and needs. For those

among us who have attended numeroussimilar meetings through the years, how

many times have we observed this process?

As the easel was filled with information, I

went to my own little pad. I wrote: Lack of

jobs, crime, schools, rundown neighborhood

conditions, and youth. Early during these

proceedings, I handed it to an acquaintance

who was sitting next to me. And sure enough,

this was close to the final result of all the

easel jottings. This does not make me proudto have done this. It was sort of cynical, and

did not require any sort of intelligence. Im

Who Will We Get in 2012?By Mike Thompson

For The Michigan Banner

just telling the little story to reinforce that most

of us are tired of being surveyed. Readers may

still send me suggestions at mwtsaginaw@

yahoo.com, but I am not going to focus anymore

on doing a survey. As Jerome Buckley and

Pastor Charles Coleman have written recently,

maybe sometimes we have to be lone rangersand step up.

On the pages of The Banner, a reader will

observe a wealth of positive actions that are

taking place here and now, and a boatload of

ideas that are in the development stage. Im

trying to figure out whether I have anything

different to offer. The word boycott keeps

going through my head, for some reason. Some

of the boycotts from the past, mostly national

but a few local were highly effective at rallying people and producing results. Think Cesar

Chavez and grapes. Think Jesse Jackson and

a host of corporate entities. The problem is, I

dont know exactly what to boycott. Wal-Mart?

FOX News? Fast food? Musical artists who

keep producing these lewd videos? There are

endless options. Also, people at that meeting

did not include lack of voting on their top

five list. To me, that is a big omission.

A couple historical notes have struck melately:

In researching the early Saginaw

experiences of the dearly departed Henry

Marsh, I found that Harry Browne nearly

was elected to the City Council in 1955,

six years prior to Marshs eventual victory

in 1961. Browne received 5,500 votes, but

he STILL lost. Last fall, Stacy Erwin Oakes

won the 95th District state House seat with2,235 votes. And the 95th District is larger,

at least geographically, than the city of

Saginaw. Please understand, this comparison

is not meant to be a reflection on Stacy. It

just goes to show how the lack of voting has

become epidemic.

In the mid-term national elections of

1966, there was a great White backlash

because of President Johnsons civil rights

legislation, along with Blacks staying on thesidelines. Democrats lost their advantage.

In the mid-term national elections of 2010,

there was a great White backlash simply

because of Barack Obama becoming

president. Democrats lost their advantage.

As a follow-up in 1968, we received Richard

Nixon as president. Who will we get in

2012? Mitt Romney? Michele Bachmann?

Newt Gingrich? This is why my lone ranger

self believes much more must happen so thatpeople become more politically engaged.

Remember

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To be sure President Obamas

accomplishments are to be commended

and admired and you can count me as one

of them. But then had the commentary

stayed to overcoming circumstances and

accomplishment there would be little need to

comment on. Instead it broached the subjectof President. I am taken aback by the constant

refrain from Democrats that Republicans

stand opposed to President Obamas policies

and then infuse the idea that its racial. No, its political. Its called

public policy. If Republicans agreed with the President on HIS

agenda then that would make them Democrats I suppose. Many

tend to act that way anyway but thats a different commentary.

A President (R or D) tends to posture in public as being bi

partisan and cooperative; but behind the scenes appoints those

partisan zealots to carry out the Ideology work. The Healthcare

Option was a dismal political snafu that when its all said and done;

killed all of the Presidents opportunity to be transformative and

completely polarized the Right. It led to the retaking of the US

Congress and that was a fatal blow on a cooperative Congress.

This President is Centrist in much of his verbiage but behind the

curtain; weve learned like in The Wizard of Oz.things look

different behind the curtain. The field of Republicans running

in 2012 against the President is competitive only if its the smart

ticket. That well have to let play itself out along with any numberof economic factors or International conflicts were involved in.

Like they say; thats why we vote.



Editorials

It is Called Public PolicyPresident Barack Obama,Chess or something other

than chess.

As one who has taken the time to read the

books that President Obama has written, I am

constantly amazed at the people who are upsetat the President for working to govern from the

Center rather than from the left.

Anyone who takes the time to read the

two books, Dreams from my Father and the

Audacity of Hope, will learn that the reality

of President Obamas world is actually based

in the reality that success for our country will

come from leadership that is neither at the left nor the right, but as we

learned from President Clinton, in the center. As the President of all

people, as President Obama has repeatedly called himself, he realizesthat he must work from the center to move our country forward.

Those on the right, who went into the Presidents administration

stating that they wanted to see him fail, are doing all that they can

to insure that this happens. As a citizen, it is my hope that this

country succeeds, no matter who is leading. There were decisions

made by previous administrations that many of us disagreed with,

but we did not purposely work to cause that administration to fail.

Work was done to try to get the opposing point of view included in

the decisions.It is interesting that everything that Wall Street and big business

has asked for as assistance to create jobs has been done, but jobs

are not being created. What is happening is that profits are rising

at rates that are unprecedented. This is the tool that the Republican

Party will use to try to elect a President of their party. We need to

understand how this works. Jobs are created by business, business

tends to support the Republican Party, and it is not because they are

not making money that they cannot create jobs.

Republicans, if you love this country as much as you claim to,

lets work together to bring it back to the glory of the past. Successfuladministrations, of both parties, were successful because they worked

together and did not try to destroy the other party.

Chess vs. Something that is not Chess article was submitted by Chet Allen in the June 16, edition. The following are responses to the

article submitted by Mr. Allen.

Be sure to check out the Teen Refresh

Media Interns in the next edition!

Michigan Banner Outreach

Continuing to Change a Generation

Through Positive Media!


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Mr. Marsh served Saginaw

Habitat for Humanity in

many ways, including two

years as its first Honorary

Blitz Chairperson in 2000-

2001.

In memory of his recent

passing donations can be

made to Saginaw Habitat

for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity 1st Honorary Blitz

Chairman Henry Marsh and Habitat for

Humanity Volunteer

From Right - Habitat for Humanity Honorary Blitz

Chairman Henry Marsh, Founder of Bronners of

Frankenmuth, Wally Bronner, and Ruth Marsh

Memories


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Dads Retirement from a Sons PerspectiveBy James Falls

I walked in the

Council Chamber of

Saginaw City Hall in

search for my father

when I encountered

two of his fellow

female co-workers.

After speaking to

them, one of them

asked me a question that I never thought

about in my entire life. The woman askedme, Do you think you will follow in your

fathers footsteps? Looking at her baffled

and thrown off by the question, my mundane

thoughts encourage me to laugh. In a jovial

manner, I smiled and replied no to the woman

and continued on the search for my father.

But then I sat down and began to think about

the question on an esoteric level.

My concentration at CMU is journalism,

which is completely on the other side of thespectrum of what my father does. Sitting at a

desk? Attending meetings and conferences?

Late nights at the office for over 25 years?

Thats not my ideal characteristics of a career

by any means.

As my fathers retirement party went on,

more people came up to me talking about my

fatherthe things he has done inside the office

and out. Employees from all over the building

were telling me about how my father affected

their lives. From bright smiles to helping people

get jobs, my father has done it all without the

extra paycheck.

He has been more than just a provider

for me and the rest of the familyhe has

provided for several others throughout the cityof Saginaw and you cant put a price on that.

Helping others out of the kindness of your

own heart is something that you dont see very

often, especially during these times.

One of my African proverbs (I believe its

Swahili) are as follows: A low-class man

will just talk; deeds are the hallmark of a

gentleman.That proverb best describes my

father. As a child, he always taught me to serve

others, not for self-gratification, but to make adifference in a persons life.

And I finally understood that seeing

how people were sad to see him leave. His

vibrant energy illuminated that building, and

personally I believe thats what helped kept the

building at peacewell from what I could

see whenever I came to visit. Perhaps I can

follow in the footsteps of my father, just not

from a business aspect. Friends and family

members alike always comment on our

similarities. I hear all the time that I conduct

myself in the same ways as my father.

During my young days, I would try to

separate myself and try to become my own

individual, but its hard to deny something

that youve inherited from your father. Sonow I am taking on that challenge. I am

making that vow to make changes in the

lives of anybody that I encounter during my

lifetime. My father hasnt passed the torch

down to me exactly, but I think that I am just

going to take it and run with it anyway. By

my actions and deed, people will know who

my father is.

Dad, you have done well for yourself. I

know you have made differences in the livesof many people including minenow you

can live it up for the rest of your life.

Enjoy your retirement!

Weekly peer group sessions

Etiquette training

Credit repair clinics

Investment club

GED preparation

Entrepreneur workshops

Tutoring

Gun safety classes

Parenting programs STD Prevention

Substance abuse prevention

Health workshops

Foreclosure prevention

Financial literacy training

Job preparation

Community enrichment

Scholarship workshops

Public speaking seminars

Movie nights, and more

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

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

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

Operation Outreach



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Dr. Nashs Dental CornerDr. Jack Nash

has been practicing

dentistry for over 35years. He is a graduate

of the University

of Michigan Dental

School. He also has

been an adjunct

faculty member at

Delta College and

is currently a Fellow of the American

Academy of General Dentistry and a

recent graduate of the prestigious Council

on Innovative Dentistry.

To ask Dr. Nash dental questions write

to him at: Dr. Jack W. Nash, PO Box

1442, Saginaw MI 48607 or email him

at [email protected]. All opinions

discussed in these articles are those of

Dr. Nash; treatment options should be

discussed with an individuals personal

dentist.Do I really need to floss?

Dear Dr. Nash: I hate to floss and I find

it cumbersome....so do I really need to floss?

Yes. Floss removes plaque and food particles

that stick to teeth and gums in between teeth,polishes tooth surfaces, and controls bad breath.

Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing

bacteria that accumulates on teeth, including

places where toothbrushes cant reach. This can

lead to gum disease. By flossing your teeth daily,

you increase your chances of keeping them for

a lifetime and decrease the possibility of getting

periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay.

Flossing is the single most important weapon

against plaque, perhaps more important than the

toothbrush. A toothbrush cleans the tops and

sides of your teeth. Dental floss cleans between

them. Some people use waterpicks, but I believe

floss is still the best choice. Many people just

dont spend enough time flossing and many

have never been taught to floss properly. When

you visit your dentist or hygienist, ask to be

shown how.

Does smoking/tobacco cause damage tomy mouth and teeth?

Dear Dr. Nash: I have been a smoker for

many years and I have noticed that my

mouth seems dry and my gums are sore.

Does tobacco harm my mouth and teeth?If you smoke or chew, you have a greater

risk for gum disease and oral cancer. Men

are affected twice as often as women, and 95

percent of oral cancers occur in those over 40

years of age.

The most frequent oral cancer sites are

the tongue, the floor of the mouth, soft palate

tissues in back of the tongue, lips and gums.

If not diagnosed and treated in its early

stages, oral cancer can spread, leading to

chronic pain, loss of function, facial and oral

disfigurement following surgery and even

death. More than 8,000 people die each year

from oral and pharyngeal (throat) diseases.

If you use tobacco, it is important to see a

dentist frequently for cleanings and to ensure

your mouth remains healthy. Your general

dentist can perform a thorough screening for

oral cancer during regular office visits.

CongratuationsThe Michigan Banner

on your 8th yearanniversary!

Spence Dambro Proprietor5530 Gratiot Saginaw, MI 48638

989-793-3400

www.spencersfinefood.com

Old Saginaw City Lawn

Chair Film Festival

July 10 True Grit

July 17 GreaseJuly 31 Hairspray

Old Saginaw City, corner of

Ames & N. Hamilton.

Music at 8 pm

July 24 Happy Feet

Childrens Zoo at Celebration

Square

Bring your own lawn chairto enjoy this FREE event.

Movie starts at dusk!


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Wael Solh, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Received an MD degree in 1998 from Tufts University - School of Medicine and performed his surgical residencyat St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York. Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic.Board Certified from the American Board of Surgery 2005, and Colon & Rectal Surgery 2008. Fellow of the

American College of Surgeons.

Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in: Diseases of the Colon and rectum, Colon cancer, Hemorrhoid surgery, Crohns disease, Ulcerative colitis. Minimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasive techniques of laparoscopic colectomy and procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids

(pain free hemorrhoidectomy).

999 S. Washington Ave., Suite 2 Saginaw, MI 48601 Phone (989) 790-1001 Fax (989) 790-1002

Samuel Shaheen, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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

Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in: Cancers of the Esophagus, Stomach, Pancreas, Thyroid.

Minimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasive technique including Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Hernia repair, Nissen fundoplication.

Yong C. Yoon, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Received an MD degree in 1996 from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, School of Medicine, Brooklyn,New York, and performed his surgical residency at St. Lukes -Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York.Board Certified from the American Board of Surgery 2005. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in: Inguinal, incisional and ventral hernia repair. Minimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasive technique including cholecystectomy, inguinal, incisional and ventral hernia repair.

Please Welcome Our Newest Associate...

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

Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in: Hernia repair, thyroid surgery, and biliary disease. Minimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasive technique including Cholecystectomy, Hernia repair.

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

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

Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in:Surgical expertise and special interest in: Vascular disease including Carotid artery surgery, Peripheral vascular disease, Aortic aneurysms,

Varicose veins. Minimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasiveMinimally invasive technique including Endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair.


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Whether you are starting up a new business or

expanding an established business in the City

of Saginaw, youre starting something good.

Services. Jobs. Goods. Knowledge. Expertise.

These are the fundamentals that built Saginaw

long ago and they are the principals that will

move us forward toward a bright future.

The business loan

program at the Saginaw

Economic Development

Corporation (SEDC) is

designed to provideneeded funds when

bank financing is not

available or to fill the

gap between bank loans

and additional needs.

SEDC offers loans

of up to $220,000

for commercial real

estate, machinery

and equipment, and

inventory

Business must be

located within the

City of Saginaw

Additional

requirements

are available by

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Hemlock Semiconductor Groupproudly supports the Michigan

Banner and its 8 years of success.Congratulations!

YPN Dow Gardens Social

Join members of the Saginaw Valley YPN, MYPros and Energize Bay

Area for the Dow Gardens Social on Wednesday, July 13 from 5:00 - 8:00

pm. You will enjoy wine tasting (provided by Eastman Party Store) and

beer tasting (provided by Midland Brewing Company) as well as cold hors

doeuvres and lawn games. Entertainment from 5:30 - 7:30 pm courtesy ofEmpty Canvas. Early bird tickets available for $20 per person or two for

$30. Tickets purchased at the event are $25 per person or two for $40.

Free childcare is available. You must pre-register for childcare and

include the childs age. Contact Michelle McManaway at 989.757.2113 or

[email protected] to make childcare arrangements.


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The Ezekiel Project is an ecumenical, interracial, congregation-

centered organization in the Great Lakes Bay Region that empowers

congregations through prayer, education, organization, coalition

building and skill development to act in faith to revitalize the Great

Lakes Bay Region.

The Ezekiel Project is calling upon 300 churches to come

together in prayer and faith to make a difference in; education,transportation, health care, public safety, jobs, housing and

community betterment. How can you accomplish this task? Every

Sunday powerful messages are heard all over the Great Lakes Bay

Region, this is your opportunity for your congregation to pray daily

for guidance to improve those areas. Submit your willingness to

participate by, emailing your church commitment acceptance of

the challenge, with the church name, the name of the Pastor or

Reverend, and address, and email address to ezekielprojectnow@

yahoo.com.

Your church commitment means that they will pray every day

and consider attending a Public meeting on Sunday October 23,

2011 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm at St. Andrews Catholic Church to

hear about how you can take an active role in trying to make a

difference in making the Great Lakes Bay Region as one religious

community.

Being part of the faith based community gives ALL OF US an

opportunity to show our commitment to not only physical change,

but also spiritual change. For additional information contact

Leader Organizer, Grady Holmes, Jr., at 989.755.1620, or [email protected].

The Ezekiel Project Announcesa Faith Based Challenge to ALL

Faith Based Organizations inThe Great Lakes Bay RegionGirls will enjoy four

days of hiking, scavenger

hunts, outdoor skills and

environmental education

at Where in the World

is ? at Bridge River

Day Camp, a volunteer-

administered day camp

sponsored by Girl Scouts

Heart of Michigan

(GSHOM). Bridge River Where in the World is ? Day Campwill take place July 11-14 at Camp Kiwanis in Frankenmuth.

Bridge River day camp is open to all girls. Not yet a registered

Girl Scout? You can register with your day camp application for an

additional $20. Space is still available for this affordable alternative

to summer day care.

Bridge River day camp is open to girls entering kindergarten

through twelfth grade. Fees are $45 per girl. Reduced fees are

available for children whose parents volunteer. Fees include a fun

patch, a t-shirt and program supplies. Interested potential volunteers

should contact the camp director. Background checks and training

are required. For additional information, contact Portia Brown at

(989) 777-5235 or [email protected].

Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls discover

their strengths, connect with others and take action to make the

world a better place. Girl scouting offers girls the tools they

need to be successful leaders, now and throughout their lives. In

partnership with committed adults, Girl Scouts develop strong

values and improve society. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan invites

girls everywhere to become Girl Scouts. To learn more, call 1-800-497-2688 (49-SCOUT) or visit www.gshom.org.

Summer Fun at Girl Scout DayCamp in Frankenmuth!

Saginaw Valley State University Athletic Department Receives AwardBay City -- The Saginaw Valley

State University Athletic Department has

been awarded the 2010-11 Great Lakes

Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC)

Community Engagement Award for the 2010-

11 academic year.SVSU was awarded the GLIAC

Community Engagement Award for its annual

Trunk-or-Treat Around the Track program.

The event, which was sponsored by Meijer

and Graff Chevrolet of Bay City, allowed

kids a safe and fun atmosphere to go trick-or-

treating in the Ryder Center while interacting

with Cardinal student-athletes and coaches.

The 2010 event drew over 900 kids ages 12 and

under and included a costume contest for threedifferent age groups.

SVSU Athletics has made Community

Engagement a priority over the course of the last

few years. Trunk-or-Treat around the Track is a

phenomenal program, which brings children

and their families to SVSU to participate

in a Halloween type event, which includes

opportunities to interact with Cardinal athletes

and coaches, stated SVSU Associate Athletic

Director/SWA Angela Pohl. Moreover, itencourages physical activity and healthy

choices as we conduct sport activity stations

and hand-out healthy snacks, in addition to

candy as the kids navigated around the track.


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Cynthia I Bala, SPHR Associate Directorof Human Resources at Saginaw Valley State

University and Julie Fulk, SPHR, Human

Resources Coordinator at CME America

Mitsuba recently earned certification as a

Senior Professional in Human Resources

(SPHR).

The certification, awarded by the HR

Certification Institute, signifies that Cynthia I

Bala, SPHR and Julie Fulk, SPHR possesses

the theoretical knowledge and practicalexperience in human resource management

necessary to pass a rigorous examination

demonstrating a mastery of the body of

knowledge in the field. Certification as

a human resource professional clearly

demonstrates a commitment to personal

excellence and to the human resource



New CovenantChristian Center

Church

Pastor Ron and 1st Lady

Georgette FriersonSundayWorship Service - 10:00 a.m.Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.Teen & Pre-Teen Ministry - 9:00 a.m.Nursery Services - 9:30 a.m.Intercessory Prayer - 9:30 a.m.Childrens Ministry - 10:00 a.m.TuesdayTuesday Morning Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.Discipleship/CBI Class - 6:00 p.m.

WednesdayIntercessory Prayer - 6:30 p.m.Worship Service - 7:00 p.m.

523 HaydenSaginaw, MI 48607

Two area professionals earn Certificationas Senior Professional in Human Resources

profession, said Mary Power, CAE, Executive

Director of the HR Certification Institute.

To become certified, an applicant must pass

a comprehensive examination and demonstrate

a strong background of professional human

resource experience. The HR Certification

Institute is the credentialing body for human

resource professionals and is affiliated with

the Society for Human Resource Management

(SHRM), the worlds largest organization

dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institutes purpose is to

promote the establishment of professional

standards and to recognize professionals who

meet those standards.

Saginaw Valley State University - Office

of Continuing Education & Professional

Development offers this program in

partnership with the Society of Human

Resource Management (SHRM). The next

SHRM Learning Course begins Thursday,August 4, 2011 available in either classroom

or online learning format. Registrations will be

accepted through July 21, 2011. For additional

information, please visit our website at

www.svsu.edu/ocepd or call SVSUs Office

of Continuing Education & Professional

Development at 989.964.4048.

New McCree Theatre to present encore performances of thehit musical, Rock the BoatThe New McCree Theatre, Mid-

Michigans most exciting theatre, is

presenting an encore performance of its

hit musical, Rock the Boat: The Fleming

Williams Story. The play was performed

at McCree Theatre during the month of

May to rave reviews from both audiencemembers and critics alike. On July 16,

2011, the theatre will again perform this

musical at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the

University of Michigan-Flint Theatre, 303

E. Kearsley, Flint, MI as a fundraiser for the

theatres youth programs. General admission

is $15.00. Special VIP tickets, with reserved

front row seating, and reception with the cast,

are available for $25.00 each.

Not only is this a ready-made fundraiser for

the furtherance of our program, said Charles

Winfrey, executive director of McCree Theatreand co-author of the script, but we scheduled

this to give all of Flint another chance to see

this powerful play about one of Flints very

own.

Rock the Boattraces the life ofFleming

Williams, lead singer of the 70s disco

group, the Hues Corporation, from his early

days singing on the street corners of Flint,

with groups like the Creators and 21st

Generation, to his stint as lead singer on one

of the hottest records of the decade,Rock the

Boat. Though recorded in 1972 on the HuesCorporation LP Freedom for the Stallion,

Rock the Boat was not released as a single

until 1974, and then only after a DJ at Club

54 in New York city decided to play it. The

continued on page 17

Entering the open door to theSupernatura

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3660 Hermansau Saginaw, MI

Randy DemainAaron EvansJuy 15 @ 7 pm

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Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 792-2522 Fax (989) 792-3881E-Mail [email protected]

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

AutoMcDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc.5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603

Leon V. WashingtonSales & Leasing [email protected]

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

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

Banquet Faciities

Andersen Enrichment CenterLisa Hall120 Ezra Rust DriveSaginaw, [email protected]

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

BeautyIllusions Beauty Salon

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1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan

989-992-2600

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

Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community ServicesSheilda BraddockPresident/CEOHuman Services

1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan

989-753-0411

ComputersCreative Computers

Lathan Wilson (Buddy)

817 East Genesee

Saginaw, MI 48607

989-755-9290

DentistsJack Weston Nash DDS

Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

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

Food & Dining

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

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Heating and CooingHORIZONAzola Williams

989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell

PubicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

ReatorsCentury 21Atonya F. Patterson, Realtor5580 State St., Suite 4Saginaw, Michigan 48603989.921.7000 ofce

989.284.1465 [email protected]

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

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

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

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Saginaw

Flint

Bay City

Lansing

Second Baptist ChurchPastor Seth Doyle

1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd.

Bay City, MI

(989) 893-3937

Antioch Baptist Church

Pastor Lewis Randolph

1083 E. Stewart Ave.

Flint, MI 48505(810) 789-2931

Deliverance Church of God

in Christ

Elder Zack Smith, Sr.

3311 Mildred Street

Flint, Michigan

(810) 785-0094

St. Stephens Community ChurchReverend Herman Haller

1007 Kimberly Drive

Lansing, MI 48912

(517) 484-2180

Bethel AME Church

Pastor P. David Saunders

535 Cathay St.

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 755-7011

Bread of Life Harvest Center

Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart

3726 Fortune Blvd.

Saginaw, MI 48603

(989) 790-7933

Christ Disciples BaptistPastor Eddie Benson

3317 Lapeer Street

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 754-2444

Church of Christ

Bro. Matt Jordan, Pastor

1325 N Center RoadSaginaw, MI 48638

(989) 790-2707

World Outreach Campusof GreaterColeman Temple Ministries

Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr.

2405 Bay Rd.

Saginaw, MI 48602

(989) 752-7957

Corinthian Baptist Church

Pastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10th St.

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 754-1820

Faith Harvest Church

Bishop Ronald E. Chipp

Faith Harvest Church

1734 N. Mason

Saginaw, MI 48602

(989) 799-4200

Website: www.faithharvestministry.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Greater Williams Temple

Bishop H.J. Williams

608 Remington

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 755-5291

Jacobs LadderPastor Dempsey Allen

1400 W. Genesee

Saginaw, MI 48602

(989) 777-0560

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church

2615 Williamson Road

Saginaw, MI 48601

Pastor Otis Washington

Phone: 989-777-2636

Fax: 989-777-2640

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.Messiahsag.org

Mt. Moriah MissionaryBaptist Church

Reverend Johnie F. Edwards Sr.

130 North 11th Street

Saginaw, MI 48601

Church (989) 754-6371

Fax (989) 754-5670

E-mail: [email protected]

Mt. Nebo Baptist

Pastor Willie R. Hill, Jr.

1111 N. 29th St.

Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-5777

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Pastor Marvin T. Smith

1114 N. 6th Street

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 752-8064

New Beginnings Life ChangingMinistries

Pastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 755-3650

New Birth Missionary Baptist

Pastor Larry D. Camel

1418 S. Warren

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 755-6604

New Christ Community

Pastor Dr. Eugene Seals

3302 Grant St.

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 755-3357

New Covenant Christian Center

Pastor Ron Frierson

523 Hayden

Saginaw, MI

752-8485

New Faith Temple COGICElder Charles H. Coleman

2118 Burt Street

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 752-3880

New Life Baptist ChurchPastor Rufus Bradley

1401 Janes St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

New Life Full Gospel Church

Elder Zachary Williamson

1200 East Genesee Ave.

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 746-0764

New Mt. Calvary BaptistPastor Robert Donald

3610 Russell StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801

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

Saginaw Valley CommunityPastor Richard Sayad

3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St. Lukes CMEPastor Charles Braddock1121 TuscolaSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

Tabernacle Baptist ChurchRev. Thomas J.London

810 Cathay StreetSaginaw, MI. 48601(989) 753-5282

Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607

(989) 754-9621

TAKING THE GOSPEL

TO ALL OF THE

WORLD AND THE

VISION OUTSIDE OF

THE FOUR WALLS


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NON PROFIT DIRECTORY

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

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Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723Circle of Love1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377

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

Faith, Hope, & charity MissionPOB 5546

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New McCree Theatrecontinued from page 14

record sold 50,000 copies in New York

City alone, without any airplay, before it was

released nationwide. It went on, of course, to

top every chart in the country.

The story also talks about the demons thattend to roll with stardom. By Flemings own

admission, what could have been a long, stellar

career in show business became sidetracked by

drugs, women, and the more unsavory things

in life. Though short-lived, Flemings career

enabled him to share the stage with the likes

of Frank Sinatra, Glen Campbell, and Nancy

Sinatra, and allowed him to pen songs for Barry

White and KC, formerly of the Sunshine Band.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.

thenewmccreetheatre.com or at the theatres

box office located at 5005 Cloverlawn Drive

at Pierson Road. Please call (810) 787-2200 if

additional information is desired.

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JimmyGreene

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JeromeBuckley

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PastorCharlesH. Coleman

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DeitrickHaddon

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Bridge Center for Racial Harmony HonorsSpirit of the River Award Recipients

Inside...MaryBethLooby

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JimmyGoines

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Pastor Larry Camel and Monica

Reyes were recently awarded the Bridge

Center for Racial Harmony 2011 Spirit of

the River Award for outstanding service

in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Monica Reyes is the Associate

Director of Center for Business and

Economic Development and Director

of Office of Continuing Education and

Professional Development at Saginaw

Valley State University. Ms. Reyes has

served on numerous committees, and

organizations including the Society for

Human Resource Managers (SHRM)

for 14 years, Valley Society of HumanResource Managers (VSHRM) for 2

years, Michigan Hispanic Chamber

of Commerce, Member National

Certified Public Managers Association,

Immediate Past President of the Council

of Continuing Higher Education, 2011

Great Lakes Bay Regional Leadership

program, Leadership Saginaw Alumni, National Association of Hispanic MBAs, and Director of the Great

Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute. She also vol unteers hundreds of hours each year to various non-profit

organizations, boards and committees.

Pastor Camel is the Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Saginaw, and Co-founder of

Parishioners on Patrol, a faith based organization that works together with the police and the community to combat

crime and violence. The organizatio n has been recognized locally and nationally for the continuing success of the

organization. He is involved with numerous community development and enrichment activities, and is a leader in

the community involvement to feed those in need through the regularly scheduled food mega giveaways.

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