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Volume 12 • Number 12 The Michigan BannerFirst Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

Celebrating 13 years of Positive News!Happy Father’s Day

Leading in Diversity

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EncouragementP 10

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To Know HimP 25

“Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

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Saginaw - Covenant HealthCare is Michigan’s first and only certified member of MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A world renowned-leader in cancer care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is recognized as one of the best cancer hospitals– it has been ranked in the top two cancer centers in the nation since the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” survey began 25 years ago.

As a certified member of MD Anderson Cancer Network, Covenant is utilizing MD Anderson’s renowned clinical standards and expertise to elevate the quality of care for patients in the region.

Joining forces with the network allows Covenant to offer patients access to the latest in evidence-based guidelines from one of the

Covenant HealthCare Joins World-Renowned Leader in Cancer Care

leading cancer centers in the U.S. Covenant can now provide patients access to

some of the most advanced treatment protocols for their particular cancer condition. In the future, patients can benefit from Covenant’s access to select MD Anderson clinical trials.

To become a certif ied member of MD Anderson Cancer Network, Covenant had to meet stringent clinical requirements, according to MD Anderson’s model.

Covenant underwent clinical practice reviews and rigorous onsite and offsite evaluations of the medical oncology program, radiation oncology program, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and inpatient and outpatient pharmacy.

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(left) Covenant President/CEO, Ed Bruff, announces the affiliation with MD Anderson Cancer Network at an event Thursday, June 11 at the Covenant Cancer Care Center. (middle) Dr. Bill Murphy of the MD Anderson Cancer Network shares what the Covenant affiliation means for patients in Saginaw. (right) Dr. Sussan Bays discusses what the Covenant affiliation with MD Anderson Cancer Network means for her patients.

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Covenant is adopting MD Anderson’s evidence-based clinical guidelines and best practices and using nationally accepted quality indicators to standardize the oncology program.

In addition, a number of physicians at Covenant are now certified physicians of MD Anderson Cancer Network and have access to a wide range of multidisciplinary care resources, including disease-specific and evidence-based guidelines, treatment plans and best practices developed by MD Anderson experts.

With routine treatment collaboration and peer-to-peer consultations, some of the best cancer expertise is now close to home at the Covenant Cancer Care Center.

As a result of the dedicated and thorough work of staff and physicians, the Covenant Cancer Care Center has received national recognition and accreditations, including: Women’s Choice Award America’s Best Breast Center, Commission on Cancer (CoC), American College of Radiology (ACR), Breast Imaging Center of Excellence National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, and (NAPBC) TAR Certified Clinicians and Providers (Survivorship, Training, and Rehabilitation)

To find answers for frequently asked questions related to the affiliation visit www.covenantcancercare.com.

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By Carlos AmadorCalif. - Last month, after over a

decade living undocumented in the United States, I became a citizen. As I watched my family waving and cheering during the ceremony, I was overcome with a strange rush of emotions.

I felt joy to finally reach this milestone. But it was also a surreal moment.

For the vast majority of undocumented people, including many of my loved ones, there simply is no “line” to get into for legal status. And even in the small number of cases like mine where a series of lucky chances does open a path, you can’t walk it alone.

I never would have reached this point without the support of a strong network of

It Takes a Village to Gain Citizenship

community organizations and leaders.As I hugged my baby daughter and my

family after the ceremony, I kept thinking that my work for a better society needs to continue.

I am currently an organizer for the California Immigrant Policy Center, where I focus on building bridges with amazing grassroots coalitions across the state. I hope when my daughter is my age, she will see a more inclusive future.

The fight for immigrant rights has many facets, from ending deportations to ensuring immigrants’ full inclusion in our communities. One small step, that could have big benefits, is expanding the circle of community-led education and outreach to help immigrants seize new opportunities.

Through a state budget proposal called “One California,” we can do just that. This comes at a crucial time. After years of organizing, a door to temporary relief for some undocumented Californians like my parents will eventually open through new deferred action programs. Meanwhile, another two-and-a-half million Californians are eligible to apply for citizenship but face many obstacles.

One California would dedicate $20 million to support community-based outreach, education, and application help for both citizenship and deportation relief. The measure is gaining significant support, with hundreds of immigrants slated to gather in Sacramento for the 19th annual Immigrant Day. One California is one of four key priorities for the day, which will see some 500 immigrants mobilize for a rally and visits to their legislators.

While other states continue down an anti-immigrant path, my family’s story shows why California must double down on its commitment to immigrant inclusion.

We arrived in the U.S. with tourist visas in 1999. While my mom’s U.S. citizen sister filed a petition for us nearly 15 years ago, it’s trapped in a massive backlog. When our tourist visas expired, we became undocumented.

We started growing roots in our new community, but it has been far from a smooth journey. From having difficulties finding jobs, paying college tuition without financial aid, dealing with the emotional and economic impact of my brother and cousin’s deportation, we have endured tremendous hardship and heartbreak.

We overcame many of these hardships thanks to the support of community organizations which provided us with resources like information on health services and food supplies- and the hope that things would eventually improve.

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Carlos Amador with his family. Amador was 14 when he came to the United States and 30 when he was finally able to get citizenship. Photo by Eloisa Amador.

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FROM P LB 1, It Takes a VillageI found refuge in a growing field of

undocumented youth activists sprouting on campuses and community spaces across the nation. Working and living with other undocumented people reminded me I was not alone in this struggle.

And I got lucky. Because my U.S. citizen partner and I got married -- and because, under convoluted immigration rules, I had come on a visa -- the door to Legal Permanent Residency finally opened for me in the summer of 2011.

I still remember the moment that my green card came in the mail. Relief ran through my body. But my thoughts turned immediately to my family and peers, still undocumented. Their support helped me reach this status.

Three years later, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles helped me fill

out my citizenship application through their citizenship services program. Now, I am now one of nearly five million naturalized citizens living in California.

The benefits that come with citizenship are significant, with earnings increasing between 10 to 14 percent, and increased rates of homeownership and civic participation.

But although almost 2.5 million Californians are eligible for citizenship -- more than the population of Alameda and San Francisco Counties combined -- the lack of support and high cost pose challenges.

The temporary deportation relief programs which immigrants fought to win will also bring strong benefits to the state.

While we wait for an expansion of these programs to go into effect, we can already see the benefits of the existing DACA program.

From watching my sister -- a DACA recipient - -buy her first brand-new car, to friends who are embarking on their professional careers, the program is truly changing people’s lives.

But, here again, barriers will stand in the way of folks applying -- and many are left out.

As I celebrate this milestone, I am reminded once again I could not have gotten this far alone. It’s taken a village - family, friends, and a strong network of community organizations.

Today, state leaders have a golden opportunity to support these networks and help people like me achieve their goals and dreams.

Carlos Amador is lead organizer of the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), a statewide organization dedicated to advancing inclusive policies that build a prosperous future for all Californians.

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Juan Felipe Herrera Named U.S. Poet LaureateBy Colin Dwyer

Wash. - Poetry readers, prepare yourselves for a passing of the laurels. The Library of Congress announced in the wee hours Wednesday that the next U.S. poet laureate will be California writer Juan Felipe Herrera. He will be the first Latino poet to be appointed to the position.

“This is a mega-honor for me,” Herrera said in the announcement, “for my

family and my parents who came up north

before and after the Mexican Revolution of 1910 — the honor is bigger than me.”

A poet of Chicano descent, the 66-year-old has spent just about his whole life on the West Coast. Born to a family of migrant farmworkers, Herrera bounced from tent to trailer for much of his youth in Southern California, eventually going on to study at UCLA and Stanford. Years later, he stepped out of the state to attend the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, before — you guessed it — returning home to California.

His introduction to poetry, however, came much earlier — from his mother. “She used to recite poems kind of spontaneously,” he told NPR’s Audie Cornish.

SEE P LB 3, Juan Felipe HerreraJuan Felipe Herrera

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FROM P LB 2, Juan Felipe Herrera “Something would move her, and then she would just break into a poem that she remembered from her childhood.

My sister, my grandmother and my mom came up on the train to Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, and then across the border to El Paso, Texas, with those early rhymes and songs and poems.”

Along the way, Herrera has been prolific — so prolific, in fact, that few seem to agree just how many books the man has written. Some say 30, others 29, and the Library of Congress says 28. We’ll just put the number at “dozens.” Those works include poetry collections, novels in verse and plenty of children’s books. Across this body of work, the shadow of California, and his cultural heritage, has loomed large.

“I’ve worked throughout California as a poet; in colleges, universities, worker camps, migrant education offices, continuation

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high schools, juvenile halls, prisons, and gifted classrooms,” Herrera told the campus newspaper at the University of California, Riverside, where he taught creative writing.

“I would say I’ve been from San Diego all the way to Arcata and throughout the valleys ... for the last 40 years.”

The role of poet-in-chief isn’t entirely new to Herrera. Beyond his teaching duties at UC Riverside, he served a two-year stint as California’s poet laureate, from 2012 to 2014. He’s the first Latino poet to have assumed that role in the state’s history.

The U.S. poet laureate’s one-year term doesn’t carry a lot of prescribed responsibilities — “the Library keeps to a minimum its specific duties,” according to the announcement — but past laureates have often embarked on projects to advocate on behalf of the form and to widen its audience.

And if there’s anything to be gleaned from

Herrera’s past, it’s that Herrera likely will be active in the new position, too. “I’m going to invite all communities to write.

“These days I think it is good to be in society — to wake yourself up in the throng and mix of people on sidewalks, subways and cafeterias — so teaching writing keeps me at the root of things: new voices, new experiences and new ways of meditating on life and the planet,” Herrera said. “Both are extremely essential.”

“Poetry,” he said, in an interview two years earlier with The Los Angeles Times, “can tell us about what’s going on in our lives, not only our personal but our social and political lives.”

Herrera is expected to step into the position this fall with the National Book Festival in September. He will succeed Charles Wright, the current U.S. poet laureate. No word yet on when they plan to exchange their poetic licenses.

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New MSU agricultural center in SaginawLansing - Agriculture industry groups

and Michigan businesses have donated more than__$1 million to help MSU build a new 11,000-square-foot educational facility at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Saginaw.

The new building will provide space for industry meetings and hands-on demonstrations, regularly hosted by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU Extension, and MSU AgBioResearch. Construction will begin in June and conclude in August, with a public event on Aug. 26.

The center will comprise a 250-person meeting room, a 50-person classroom for hands-on learning activities, offices and a multipurpose reception space for events or educational displays. The center also will feature tours that showcase current research.

“We believe this new facility will empower us to engage more with agriculture groups and the Great Lakes Bay Region where we’ve

historically had a positive impact,” said Doug Buhler, director of MSU AgBioResearch, which helps fund SVREC projects and operations.

“Through their unwavering support, our industry and business partners continue to commit to the great work that’s being done through our research and extension programs.

“MSU Extension has a long history of partnering with growers and industries through outreach and education at SVREC,” said Ray Hammerschmidt, interim director of MSU Extension.

“The expanded space will strengthen the partnership by allowing increased educational opportunities that will help industries in the Saginaw Valley region increase production and maximize efficiency.”

The new center supports Empower Extraordinary, the Campaign for MSU, a $1.5 billion capital campaign publicly launched in October 2014. To date, more than $900 million has been raised.

“He was a self-made man, a very kind man,” Herrera says. “He taught me many lessons: Explore the land. Travel. Meet new peoples and cultures. Value change. Always establish friendship with people you meet. And speak up when necessary.”

~Juan Felipe Herrera

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Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.

Early Head Start, launched in 1995, provides supprt to low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families.

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children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care: support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward self-sufficiency.

Together Head Start and Early Head Start have served tens of millions of children and their families.

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Mount Pleasant - Central Michigan University speech-language pathology professor Janet Sturm, creator of the First Author Software and First Author Writing Measures, is putting her stamp on the world with the development of the new First Author Writing Curriculum.

It provides educators with a foundation from which to teach students with complex instructional needs, including autism, how to write — in an authentic learning environment with accommodations — and then measure their writing progress.

Once a week for eight months, Sturm and speech-language pathology graduate students from The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions travel to the Clare-

Getting the word out: CMU students teach students with developmental disabilities how to write

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Gladwin Regional Education School District in Clare, where they spend 90 minutes teaching students with moderate intellectual disabilities, ages six through twelve, how to express themselves through writing using the new First Author Writing Curriculum.

“The First Author Writing Curriculum is the first-of-its-kind and has the potential to change how students with disabilities participate in writing instruction not only locally, but also around the world,” said Melissa Kleiman, Clare-Gladwin RESD program teacher for students with moderate cognitive impairments.

“Students in my class have had the opportunity to learn from CMU students about the writing process and how to be a better communicator.”

Kleiman said the curriculum allows all students to participate in writing at their ability level and fosters feelings of pride and self-worth in writing.

“It enables students who may face challenges with written communication to feel included in a shared writing experience,” Kleiman said.

“It’s incredible to watch them gain confidence and independence with writing. I hope that other teachers will be inspired when they see the magic happening in my classroom and explore the curriculum for their own classrooms.”

The First Author Writing Curriculum consists of three main components:

• Mini-Lessons that focus on a target concept for the day and during which goals and purposes are discussed and students are engaged in collaborative learning as a group;

• Writing Time during which every student gets to self-select one topic and create a writing product, through pictures, scribbles, letters, words or sentences that can be shared with others; and,

• Author’s Chair sharing time when students take turns at the front of the class to share their writing with their classmates, learn about speaking to a group and receive feedback on their

work. They always finish their sharing session with, “Any questions or comments?” Peers learn effective speaking and listening skills as they interact with the student in the Author’s Chair.

Learning how to write is important because written expression is a major form of communication, both in school and in society at large, but students with significant disabilities are not getting adequate instruction in how to express themselves in writing.

Additionally, learning the power of communication through speaking and writing — and having the ability to spell — offers numerous social, educational and vocational opportunities.

The entire article can be read at www.cmich.edu

CMU graduate student Jenn Sweezey assists student at Clare-Gladwin RESD with writing instruction Photo Credit: CMU

Melissa Surma teaches students at Clare-Gladwin RESD Photo Credit: CMU



Tenn. - Mr. Tremaine Dunbar Sails, an American Baptist College senior, has been awarded the coveted Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program’s Pre-Research Summer internship.

This program is one of the United States Department of Education’s special initiatives known as TRIO that serve and assist disadvantaged students in their educational endeavors.

Mr. Sails will complete his research on the campus of East Tennessee State University.

The honorable Ronald E. McNair was an African-American astronaut killed in the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion in 1986.

“I’m proud and excited to have achieved such an amazing accomplishment,” said Tremaine Dunbar Sails.

The goal of the McNair program is to increase the attainment of graduate degrees; particularly Ph.D.’s by students from underrepresented segments of society such as students who are from low-income and first generation backgrounds, or students who are ethnic minorities and underrepresented in graduate programs.

American Baptist College located in

American Baptist College Student is Awarded Coveted Internship

Saginaw - Pit and Balcony Theatre is pleased to announce a new theatrical experience: a week-long theatre intensive camp designed to allow students age 12 to 18 the opportunity to develop their dramatic skills and appreciation for the theatre by experiencing every artistic facet of it.

“Pit and Balcony is thrilled to have the

Source: www.abcnash.eduTremaine Dunbar SailsPhoto Credit: American Baptist University

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Pit and Balcony Theatre hosts two summer camps “A Passport to Theatre”

extraordinarily talented Laura Brigham from MCFTA and director of our last season’s highly successful show “Next to Normal “as facilitator and director for these two summer programs” says Board President Martha Humphreys.

“Laura has great experience with this sort of camp, having already run three of them in other theatres. We’re also very grateful for a grant from the Morley Foundation that helps make this opportunity possible”adds Humphreys.

Over the course of a week, students will be cast in, rehearse and perform a production for final performance, all while using their passport to ‘tour’ the other arts that help make theatre what it is.

Mornings will be spent on the following disciplines. Afternoons will be spent in rehearsal. In each workshop, participants will

help create the artistic look for the production and learn how each design develops and adds to the storytelling of a production as a whole.

The schedule of the camps are listed below and the starting time daily is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Monday, July 27 - Set Design and Stage Management

• Tuesday, July 28 - Lighting Design and Scenic Painting

• Wednesday, July 29 - Props Design and Costumes/Wigs/Make-Up

• Thursday, July 30 - Sound design and Marketing

• Friday, July 31 - Producing, unsung heroes of theatre and Choreography

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Lansing - Thirty-seven recruits successfully completed the Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer training academy and graduated on June 5.

Ceremonies, involving the recruits’ families and training academy staff, were held at the training academy in Lansing.

The 37 new officers now enter 18 weeks of field training partnered with more experienced conservation officers in the counties in which they’ll be assigned. Those assignments will be handed out in the next several weeks.

“These new officers will fill critical vacancies for natural resources protection and general law enforcement coverage throughout Michigan,” said DNR Director Keith Creagh.

“Ensuring safe, enjoyable recreation____ experiences for our residents and visitors __and providing enhanced public safety in

Michigan DNR graduates 37 new conservation officers

our communities are among the DNR’s top priorities.”

DNR conservation officers serve a distinct role in Michigan’s law enforcement community. They are certified police officers with the authority to enforce Michigan’s criminal laws.

As conservation officers, they also have unique training in a wide variety of other areas related to the protection of Michigan’s citizens and natural resources.

“It’s important to have conservation officers in counties throughout the state,” said Gary Hagler, chief of the DNR’s Law Enforcement Division.

“In addition to their conservation and law enforcement duties, conservation officers deliver critical services to the citizens of this state, providing search and rescue, ice rescue,

and other lifesaving operations.” The recruits completed 22 weeks of training

at the academy, including 14 weeks of required general law enforcement training and eight weeks of specialized conservation officer training. Current, experienced conservation officers served as instructors for the training academy.

The academy is funded in the DNR budget through a General Fund appropriation providing 25 new positions approved by the Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder and nine new positions funded by hunting and fishing license revenue.

The remaining positions are previously funded positions that replace officers who have recently retired or left the division.

For more information on Michigan___ conservation officers, including how to apply for a future training academy, go to www.michigan.gov/conservationofficers.

The new officers are: Chad BaldwinJill BerryTyler ColeEthan Gainforth

Raymond GardnerJacob GriffinMichael HaasBrandon HartlebenPatrick Hartsig William Haskin

Joshua JacksonJason KingWilliam KinneyShannon KritzAdam LeClercChristopher Lynch

Christopher MaherEthen MapesJames McAteer IVHugh McMathAndrew MonnichJustin Muehlhauser

Craig NealMatthew NetererCasey PullumDaniel RobinsonSam SchluckbierMark Siemen

Bradley SiloreyRobert SlickCalvin SmithIsaac TysonBenjamin WeberJoshua Wright

James ZellingerMark ZitnikMatthew Zultak

The June 2015 graduating class from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ conservation officer training academy, along with several current conservation officers. DNR Law Enforcement Division Chief Gary Hagler is in the front row, far left; DNR Law Enforcement Division Assistant Chief Dean Molnar is front row, far right. Photo Credit: DNR



FROM P 11, Pit and Balcony

Show productions will be on Friday evening and Saturday, August 1, at noon. “A Passport to Theatre” is $75 per participant. Lunch and snack will be provided.

A Mini Passport to the Theatre” will also be offered on Saturday, August 1 for age 4 to 11 from noon to 4 p.m. Each child will see a production, ask questions and have a short hands-on experience with

several different design departments in the theatre.

The goal is to give a good base of theatrical knowledge and show how all aspects work to tell a story. Each child will have a take home project. The “Mini Passport” program is $25 per child. Participation in both summer camps is limited. Please call Pit and Balcony Theatre at 989-754-6587 Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5:00 pm. to register.

Saginaw - A total of 270 high school, college, and nontraditional students were awarded 346 scholarships at the Saginaw Community Foundation’s annual Excellence in Education event on June 3, 2015.

Two hundred eight students received scholarships valued at an average of $1,543 each. Sixty-two students each received Saginaw Promise Zone scholarships valued at up to $2,000 per year for up to two years. A total of $413,675 was awarded to recipients.

“The purpose of the annual Excellence in Education event is to recognize, award and inspire students who have earned scholarships from the Saginaw Community Foundation,” said LeeAnn Martuch, program officer at the foundation. “We also honor the donors who have established scholarship funds at the foundation.”

Since 1987, the foundation has awarded more

Students awarded scholarships from Saginaw Community Foundation

than $4.4 million to students to help them achieve their educational goals.

“Education is vital to the growth and future of every community. Scholarships can help people in our region obtain a degree, certificate or other training that will help further their aspirations and goals,” said Reneé Johnston, president and CEO at the foundation.

The foundation currently administers 167 scholarships that have been established by its donors as well as the Saginaw Promise Zone scholarships.

“People traditionally think scholarships are just for high school seniors,” Martuch said. “But the Saginaw Community Foundation offers scholarships for all sorts of people – from displaced workers to the single mother just returning to school to a student working full-time and attending college part-time.”

The keynote speaker at the event

was Dr. Pamela Pugh Smith. Dr. Smith, a current member of the Michigan State Board of Education, is also the owner of Regeneration LLC, a business which serves as a catalyst for economically sustainable and healthy urban communities by assisting public agencies, organizations and businesses in building capacity through effective operations and winning partnerships.

Prior to starting this business, she was employed by the Saginaw County Department of Public Health for 14 years. She received a Doctorate of Public Health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Florida A&M University.

Saginaw Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for 2016 scholarships on Nov. 1, 2015. For more information about the foundation, visit saginawfoundation.org.

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Washington – The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are partnering to host “Summer of Encore Mentoring” educational events for older Americans who want to start or expand small businesses. These local events will take place during the months of June, July and August.

AARP has been a great partner in helping encore entrepreneurs not just to retire, but also to rewire,” said SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet.

“These entrepreneurs more often have the experience and wisdom to reach for their dreams of running a small business, and we want to help them reach that dream and change the world.”

The “Summer of Encore Mentoring” is part of a joint initiative by the SBA and

SBA and AARP Announce “Summer of Encore Mentoring” Events for Entrepreneurs Age 50 and Older

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Building on the success of Mentor Months in April 2013 and April 2014, the SBA and AARP are hosting a series of events across the country to match encore entrepreneurs with mentors, business owners and community leaders who have small business experience and can provide advice, expertise and technical assistance.

The “Summer of Encore Mentoring” events will also help connect encore entrepreneurs with mentors from the SBA’s resource partner network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), and SCORE chapters who can help with every stage of a business’ life cycle.

“AARP is delighted with our ongoing relationship with the Small Business Administration. This collaboration

enables us to offer resources and education to help the 50-plus create businesses and jobs in their communities,” said Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President of AARP Community, State, and National Affairs.

A survey of 1,400 business owners who incorporated their business in 2012 found that two-thirds of respondents over age 60 had previously started a company.

Ten percent of these entrepreneurs had even started five prior companies. Small business owners with long-term counselors see bigger sales, hire more workers and have more longevity.

To locate events throughout the country, go to www.sba.gov/encore. Since the collaboration began in 2012, the SBA and AARP have educated more than 300,000 existing and budding encore entrepreneurs.

In addition to the in-person events, AARP and SBA will host an Encore Entrepreneur

Webinar Series on the topics of writing a business plan, financing and marketing a small business, as well as a Q&A with small business owners__ and mentors. For more information about the webinars, visit www.aarp.org/MoneyWebinars.

To learn more about encore _entrepreneurship, visit www.sba.gov/encore or www.aarp.org/StartaBusiness.

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier;

wish you were better.”~ Jim Rohn



The Stephens Performing Arts & Learning Center

1439 Fenton St.Saginaw, MI 48601

248-996-0233

Saginaw – The Rehmann Financial Group of Saginaw has qualified as a member of the Forbes’ top wealth managers 2015 list.

“We work tirelessly to serve our clients, and the results we achieve for them bear this out,” said Fred Schaard, president of Rehmann Financial. “That alone is very rewarding. But being named to the Forbes list is also great recognition for what everyone at Rehmann Financial strives to achieve.”

The Forbes appearance follows last year’s appearances in the Financial Times 300 (recognizing the top registered investment adviser, or RIA, firms across the country) and Financial Advisors 2014 Registered Investment Advisor Ranking (ranking firms based on total assets under management and other measures such as total assets per client).

Making the Forbes list meant meeting several criteria that looked at, among other things, assets under management and

Rehmann Financial Named to Forbes’ Top Wealth Managers 2015 List

managing at least 50 percent of assets on behalf of retail clients.

“The basics of wealth management largely remain constant, but in recent years we’ve seen many issues that could have impacted our clients’ wealth,” said Jeff Phillips, Rehmann Financial’s chief investment officer. “It takes a lot to stay on top of that, but the work – and the results – is very gratifying.”

Methodology Candidate firms qualify based on both

quantitative and qualitative criteria, and are ranked by assets under management for year-end 2014, reported as of March 31, 2015.

Members of the list:

• Must manage at least 50 percent of their assets on behalf of retail clients

• Must perform wealth management services • Cannot run a broker-dealer (though they can

be affiliated with one) • Cannot be a bank (trust companies are

permitted) • Cannot have any regulatory, civil or

criminal disclosures The list looks beyond exclusively fee-

only advisors because the RIA industry is evolving to incorporate more hybrid models as more reps break way from broker-dealers but carry along old business that includes some commission-based work.



AL. - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has appointed an Alabama A&M University agricultural economist to the__ distinguished Subcommittee on Land Tenure.

USDA Secretary Appoints AAMU Ag Professor to Serve on Land Tenure Subcommittee

Dr. Duncan M. Chembezi serves as professor of agricultural and applied economics in addition to his post as director of the Small Farms Research Center.

Chembezi will sit on the 13-member subcommittee comprised of experts from the private sector, government and academia and will review the wide range of USDA programs and provide recommendations on the topic of farm business transition and land tenure in the United States.

Moreover, the Subcommittee will provide a detailed report and draft recommendations to the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (ACBFR), which will subsequently develop and deliver final recommendations to the Secretary.

“The charge of the Subcommittee is to provide technical input to ACBFR on matters of land tenure to advise the Secretary

and potentially influence the direction and outcomes of legislative and USDA administrative actions to better serve the needs of young, beginning, and small farmers in the United States,” said Chembezi, who is serving his second term on the Secretary’s ACBFR.

Dr. Chembezi believes the appointment reflects the confidence the Secretary has in people on the ground who tirelessly execute and implement his vision and USDA’s mission of meeting every producer’s farming need, including needs of socially disadvantaged beginning farmers and ranchers.

Dr. Chembezi currently sits on the Advisory Board of the Council on Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics (C-FARE), a non-profit national organization dedicated to strengthening the national presence of the agricultural and applied economics profession.

Source: Alabama A & M University

Dr. Duncan M. Chembezi Courtesy Photo


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The Michigan BannerFirst Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper May 16, 2015

Appraisal ServicesClarence W. Osborne Jr., Certified General AppraiserResidential and Commercial989.746.9721989.780.2088

AttorneysThe Law Offices of Alan A. Crawford PLLCAlan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602313.559.7881313.556.2487 (Fax)www.acrawfordlaw.com

Michael L. Oakes, Attorney At Law2811 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 486011-888-886-5711www.oakeslawgroup.com

AutoGarber Buick5925 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603989.497.4444

Labadie Olds711 S. EuclidBay City, MI 48706Terry ReedSales Professional989-667-2000 Ext. 341Direct 989-460-0341Fax 989-667-0103E-mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.com

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

Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI 48603Parys LiddellSales Consultant-Lincoln CertifiedRepresentative989.792.2453

Auto DetailMorningstar Auto Detail Shop306 East Remington StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-482-6505www.MorningStarDetail.com

BeautyImani Beauty SalonFelicia Thomas212 Federal Ave. (Downtown)Saginaw, MI 48601

Reflections of U TooLouise McKinnie, Owner2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989.753.4600

Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan 48602989-992-2600

Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338

Unique Cuts II3125 E. HollandSaginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338

Cleaning ServicesBest ChoiceFloor Maintenance & Carpet [email protected]

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

Employment ServicesGreat Lakes Bay Michigan Works! 312 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607Phone 989.752.3145Fax 989.752.3075

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

FinancialTeam One Credit Union520 Hayden StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.6575888.288.3261

Wanigas Credit Union1837 BagleySaginaw, MI 48601989.759.5780

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

Food & DiningSpencer’s Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 GratiotSaginaw, MI 48638989-793-3400www.spencersfinefood.com

Funeral HomesDeisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151

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

Home Health Care Services ComForcare Home Care320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202Saginaw, MI 48607989.752.5501www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

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

PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

RestaurantsRite Spot1205 LapeerSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001

RetailersGREEKS “R” US2203 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI [email protected]

Shoe RepairMorgans Shoe Repair308 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-754-6155

Township GovermentBuena Vista Charter TownshipDexter A. MitchellTownship Manager1160 S. Outer Dr.Saginaw, MI 48601

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TeamworkMaximize

Contact Wardene Talley

989-754-2288

A child with Severe Emotional Disturbance gets support from many places. But that support only helps that child if each provider works as part of a well coordinated team. We maximize teamwork — by making sure every step the team takes is focused on the betterment of that child.



HEALTH “Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing”

Saginaw - Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) Medical Director Dr. Ann Tadeo and her team welcomed Dr. Tahira Jabeen earlier this year, adding another psychiatrist to the staff roster, which also includes Dr. Gary Vize, in an effort to improve quality services and supports to mental health consumers in Saginaw County.

Dr. Jabeen comes to SCCMHA from Pakistan where she attended medical school at Dow Medical College in Karachi University.

She completed her psychiatry residency at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington D.C. and has since worked as a staff psychiatrist at various facilities throughout the Midwest, including the Michigan communities of Alpena, Bay City, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, and Petoskey.

“The most rewarding part of this work for me is seeing the symptoms of mental illness diminish or go away altogether with the help of modern medicine,” said Dr. Jabeen.

“To see consumers who have been battling their illnesses for long periods of

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority Expands Psychiatric Staff to Better Serve Community

time come back to my office and tell me that they are managing better than they ever have before – that’s what matters.”

“Dr. Jabeen will be helping me with a lot of the psychiatric evaluations that come through our office,” explained Dr. Tadeo. “She will be picking up some of that workload so I can give attention to the administrative tasks that I need to take care of as well.

“She’ll also be helping in our Crisis unit at SCCMHA, taking on acute cases that come through that access point to avoid hospitalizations.”

Dr. Gary Vize, staff psychiatrist for the past nine years, has built strong relationships with consumers and the community alike, focusing his time on representing SCCMHA in the local courts and working with consumers with court orders.

He oversees outpatient medication_____ management cases where consumers have been ordered by the court to receive mental health treatment, working closely with them to provide ongoing evaluations and long-term care.

“It’s been an honor to work with such a dedicated team of case managers and nursing staff these past nine years,” said Dr. Vize. “My job would be difficult, if not impossible, without the case managers helping both me and the consumers stay on top of things. And the nursing staff here is outstanding - I have honestly never worked with a group of more experienced and committed individuals.”

Dr. Vize comes to SCCMHA from Indiana where he worked as the staff psychiatrist at The Center for Mental Health.

He attended college at San Francisco State University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree, and then The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine where he earned his Doctorate. He completed his psychiatry residency at Texas Tech University School of Medicine before relocating to Indiana.

“Dr. Vize has been the main physician for some of our consumers for a long time,” explained Dr. Tadeo. “It’s comforting for them to have a consistent face and source of support, and it’s been great having him on our team.”

Both Dr. Jabeen and Dr. Vize provide their services to SCCMHA through contractual agreements and work full-time on-site with the clinical staff and community in Saginaw.

“I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate having Dr. Jabeen and Dr. Vize working with us,” said Dr. Tadeo. “The time it’s given me to tackle other tasks on my plate is an unbelievable help and their eagerness to jump into work with all of our staff is energizing.

“The consumers have always been our number one priority and it’s great to see that the quality of their care is only improving as we continue to grow.”

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority headquartered at 500 Hancock Street is the local, separate governmental unit serving Saginaw County, a Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP), which provides and manages publicly funded specialty mental health and substance use disorder services.

Dr. Tahira Jabeen Photo Credit SCCMHA

Dr. Gary VizePhoto Credit SCCMHA



Vonda VanTil

Half a century of help with MedicareBy Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public

Affairs Specialist

Grand Rapids - On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law with these words: “No longer will older Americans be denied the healing miracle of modern medicine. No longer will illness crush and destroy the savings that they have so carefully put away over a lifetime.”

For 50 years, the Medicare program has provided essential health care services for millions of people who are age 65 or older, disabled, or have debilitating diseases. Without Medicare, many people would not be able to pay for hospital care, doctor’s visits, medical tests, preventive services, or prescription drugs.

Your Medicare card is the most important piece of identification you own as a Medicare beneficiary since medical providers will request it when you seek their services. If you need to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card,

you can do it online with a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Requesting a replacement card through my Social Security is safe, convenient, and easy. Going online saves you a trip to your local Social Security office or unproductive time on the phone.

Request your replacement Medicare card the easy and convenient way — online — and you’ll get it in the same amount of time as you would if you applied in an office or over the phone — in about 30 days.

For more information about Medicare, visit www.medicare.gov.

Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at [email protected]

June is Mens Health Education and Awareness Month

http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/



SAFE SLEEP FOR YOUR BABYS afe Sleep Steps:1. Baby should sleep alone in a crib, portable crib, or bassinet.2. Always put baby on back to sleep even when he/she can roll over.3. Nothing should be in the sleep area . No pillows, blankets, comforters, stuffed animals, or other soft things.4. Keep baby’s face uncovered during sleep for easy breathing. Use a sleeper instead of a blanket.5. Don’t allow anyone to smoke around the baby.6. Don’t overheat baby. Dress the baby in as much or as little clothing as you are wearing.7. Use a rm mattress with a tightly tted sheet.

989.758.3845 | www.saginawpublichealth.org

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHSAGINAW COUNTY

protecting and promoting the public’s health since 1928

Detroit - Join in the celebration of The Charles H. Wright Museum, located at 315 East Warren Avenue in Detroit, 50th anniversary with this regular Saturday activity series for the whole family!

It’s true – you are__ what you eat. Discover the healthiest foods for kids that are tasty and keep the body fit. The workshop begins June 20, noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Museum’s Family Activity Series is free and open to the public. For more information call 313- 494-5800.

Healthy Food for Kids Workshop!



Saginaw - For the 5th year, The Saginaw Community HIV/ AIDS Task Force and Health Delivery Incorporated have been committed to testing Saginaw residents for free same day HIV results. Starting on June 25, there will be various testing locations throughout Saginaw and Bay City.

The Hearth Home located at 732 Hoyt in Saginaw will provide HIV testing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 27. Everyone 13 and older is welcome to participate in testing and get same day results! “A Community-Wide Yard Sale” will also be held during that time.

June 27 is the Annual National HIV Testing Day“I get tested every year on National testing

Day. Everyone is always so friendly and I get my results right away!” ~ Anonymous Client.

In the United States, nearly 1.2 million people are living with HIV, and almost one in five don’t know they are infected. Knowing your status is the first step to prevention.

If you have HIV, getting medical care and taking medications regularly helps you live a longer, healthier life and lowers the chances of passing HIV on to others.

The HDI Locations are: AHHS School-Based Program, Bayside Health Center,

Bridgeport Community Health Center, David R. Gamez Community Health Center, HDI Ob/Gyn and Midwifery Services - Bay City, Imlay City Migrant Health Center, Janes Street Academic Community Health Center, Roosevelt S. Ruffin Community Health Center, SHS School-Based Program, Shiawassee Community Health, The Hearth Home, Wadsworth Dental Center, Warren Avenue Community Health Center.

For more information or to pre-register, please call or email: Deidre Verdun at [email protected] or 989.753.9011.

Healthy Grilled Veggies How do I Protect Myself in the Sun?

8 wooden or bamboo skewers 2 zucchinis, cut into 1-inch slices 2 yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices 1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms 1 red onion, cut into chunks 12 cherry tomatoes 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions1. Soak skewers in water for 10 to 20 minutes.2. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Alternately thread zucchini slices, yellow squash slices, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, pineapple, and bell pepper onto the skewers.3. Whisk olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; brush mixture over vegetables.4. Cook skewers on preheated grill until vegetables are tender, turning and basting vegetables with olive oil mixture occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.4 Servings www.allrecipes.com

People who get a lot of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays are at greater risk for skin cancer.

Sunlight is the main source of UV rays, but you don’t have to avoid the sun completely. And it would be unwise to stay inside if it would keep you from being active because physical activity is important for good health. But getting too much sun can be harmful. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays.

Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. But sun exposure adds up day after day, and it happens every time you are in the sun.

Simply staying in the shade is one of the best ways to limit your UV exposure. If you are going to be in the sun, “Slip! Slop! Slap! ® and Wrap” is a catchphrase that can help you remember some of the key steps you can take to protect yourself from UV rays:

• Slip on a shirt.• Slop on sunscreen.• Slap on a hat.• Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and

skin around them. Babies younger than 6 months should be

kept out of direct sunlight and protected from the sun using hats and protective clothing.

Children need special attention. They tend to spend more time outdoors, can burn more easily, and may not be aware of the dangers.

Source: www.cancer.org

By Armin BrottEating Healthy

Eating healthy doesn’t just help keep you trim and your heart healthy, but also can protect your eyes. Web MD recommends that you eat the following foods to prevent macular degeneration, a condition that affects older men:

Spinach, kale, collards or other leafy green vegetables, tuna, salmon and other oily fish, beans, eggs, nuts, legumes and non-meat protein sources, citrus fruits

These foods contain nutrients like lutein, vitamins A, C and E, omega-3 fatty acids and zinc, which are shown to prevent cataracts and other eye issues. If this list is too overwhelming, start by including one of these foods in your diet.Unplug From Your Screens

Are you constantly on your computer or smartphone staring into a screen? According to the American Optometric Association, people who stare at a screen for 2 to 3 continuous hours may suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome, which blurs your vision.

Every twenty minutes you should look away from your computer to prevent the onset of CVS. If you can, unplug from all screens during the evening and nighttime. Your eyes will thank you for it.Quit Smoking

If you regularly enjoy smoking, saving your eyes is a reason to quit. WebMD reports that quitting smoking can prevent cataracts, macular degeneration and severe optic damage.

For additional tips visit http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/

Tips for Men to Maintain Their Eye Health



Children everywhere are out of school for the summer now and ready to take it easy, but do you think it is important for them to stay mentally active

and engaged during summer break? Why?

“Of course it’s important for them to stay active and engaged because keeping children involved will teach them new skills and enhance positive social interaction.”Timothy Walker, Saginaw MAX System of Care

“Absolutely it’s important for children to stay mentally active throughout the summer months! They learn so much during the school year and keeping their minds active will help them retain that information and be prepared for the next school year.” Ashley Wilcox, Saginaw MAX System of Care

“I definitely think it’s important for children to be intellectually and socially stimulated every day during school breaks. It doesn’t need to be organized and structured - conversations, questions and games are just as good at keeping them challenged. ‘Down’ time is essential too, so striving for the perfect mix is a goal. There are also many great community opportunities available from the zoo, to the parks and museums, or a story hour...Essential learning continues all through life, whether school is in session or not. ” Lori Kruska, Community Member

“Yes, I absolutely believe that all children should be kept mentally active throughout the summer break. Family activities can keep them mentally active, such as household responsibilities, vacations, free time with friends, story time at the library - there are a lot of different ways to keep children engaged and involved. It’s good for their overall health and wellbeing, and it makes the transition back to school in the fall much easier.” Mona Suchocki, Community Member



























PRAISE CONNECTIONS & LIFE

HI - There are many people in the world who are searching for their calling and destiny that they can say is definitely why they are in their space on planet earth.

Two young people who are young in age but mighty in the kingdom are the husband and wife team, Leilani and Rafael Caetano, who heard God’s confirmation of their calling in July 2013 when they both went to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii to attend Trailblazers Discipleship Training School (DTS).

Rafael and Leilani were married May 10, 2014 and as full-time missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) they are living the destiny God has reserved for their lives, as they prepare others to spring forth into their visions and callings to serve in foreign lands where missionaries do not normally serve reaching the unreached nations and people groups.

The Youth With A Mission organization is an international and interdenominational ministry with Christians from many cultures, age groups

“To Know God and Make HIM Known”

and backgrounds from all over the world who are all dedicated to serving Jesus in the nations.

There are more than 1,100 locations in over 180 countries with a focus of youth mission involvement, however, there are people of all ages who are involved in the organization. The motto of the organization is “knowing God and making Him known”.

Rafael is from Brazil. He was born into a Christian family but had his real encounter with the Lord when he was 17 years old. Since then he began to involve himself more and more in the church. He’s worked in various ministries but what he’s always enjoyed the most is evangelism. He loves serving and working with people.

Leilani was born in Hawaii and grew up all around the world (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, the USA and South Africa).

She also has roots in Saginaw as her family resides in the Great Lakes Bay Region, parents, Thomas J. and Lisette Defoe, sister Sharah, and

grandparents, Thomas E. and Ginny Defoe. Pastor Ginny Defoe is the staff pastor of the healing rooms and missions ministry at Saginaw Valley Community Church.

Being a missionary kid, she always lived marvelous experiences in knowing God deeply and experiencing many miracles and God’s provision each day. She has a big heart, is always ready to serve and loves working with people.

The dedicated missionary couple will welcome a blessing in September when their son is born.

The two essential areas of needed support for this unusual ministry is spiritual support and financial needs.

“We, along with our team need consistent prayers. We are going and sending teams to countries that are closed to the preaching of the Gospel; where there is little or no religious freedom. The level of the spiritual battle is intense and we need to count

on the support of intercessors,” said Leilani.“We are also seeking monthly support in

order to fulfill our financial needs. Please pray about supporting us monthly or with a one-time donation. Thank you so much for your generosity!”

Financial Support information for the ministry is:

Adopted Missionaries: Rafael & Leilani CaetanoMission Organization: Youth With a MissionEmail: [email protected]

All monetary donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE and can be sent to:

University Of the Nations - Kona Foundation75-5851 Kuakini Hwy #256Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Please make checks payable to (UNKF). Our

names cannot be on the checks. Add a sticky note with our names and #5518. Thank you!

Source: http://www.ywam.org/about-us/

Rafael and Leilani Caetano, Youth of A Mission Ministry, with a mission youth.



Saginaw - On July 28, 2015, The New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1721 Tuscola Ave., in Saginaw, will host the installation service for their Pastor, Dr. Willie F. Casey at 4 p.m.

The special guests will be Dr. Roosevelt Austin, Pastor Emeritus of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, in Saginaw, and Dr. Rick V. Layton, Sr., Pastor of Refreshing Point Ministries of Shreveport, LA.

Come and join the___ special ceremony as the__ New Hope Church family celebrates God’s blessings.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Installation

of Pastor Dr. Willie F. Casey

Saginaw - The Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, located at 104 S. 10th Street, in Saginaw, will celebrate Pastor Roy L. Manning’s, Sr., achievement of the Doctor of Humane Letters from the Tennessee School of Religion on Sunday, June 28, 2015.

The worship service and celebration will begin at 7 p.m. with a reception following.

God took the strength of a mountain,The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun,The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages,The power of the eagles flight,The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed,The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need,Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add,He knew his masterpiece was complete,

And so,He called it … DadAuthor Unknown

“The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.” – Proverbs 20:7

Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church Celebration

What Makes A Dad

Girl PrideSugar & Spice

Young Men Who DareGEMS Parent Committee

Tuesday Tutoring

Now taking applications foryouth ages 6-18 wanting tomeet new friends, exploreideas, and learn different

aspects of lifeFor more information call(989) 399-9275/737-9286

Sponsored by:Women of Colors, Inc.

Dr. Rick V. Layton, Sr.



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

Bread of Life Harvest CenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

Christ Disciples Baptist ChurchFounder Pastor Eddie BensonPastor Genevieve Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

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

Faith Harvest ChurchBishop Ronald E. Chipp1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.orgE-mail: [email protected]

Grace Chapel ChurchPastor James Nelson2202 Janes Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3212

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

Jacob’s LadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-6601

Life in Christ MinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. 2915 S. Washington RoadSaginaw, MI 48601(989) [email protected]

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis WashingtonPhone: (989) 777-2636Fax: (989) 777-2640E-mail: [email protected]: www.messiahsag.org

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

New Beginnings Life Changing MinistriesPastor 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 CenterPastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485

New Hope Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Dr. Willie F. Casey1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600

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

New Mt. Calvary Baptist ChurchPastor Robert E. Donald3610 Russel St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801

Ninth Street Community ChurchPastor William L. Scott Jr.Assistant Pastor Rex Jones1118 N. 9th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-7366

Prince of Peace Baptist Church825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2841Pastor Robert B. Corley Jr.

St. John Ev. Luthern ChurchPastor Connie Sassanella915 Federal AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607Phone: (989) 754-0489Worship: 9:30 AMstjohnlutheranelcasaginaw.weebly.com

Saginaw Valley CommunityPastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

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

The Potters Touch MinistriesPastor Kareem J. Bowen1402 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-48601facebook.com/The Potters Touch

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

True Vine Baptist ChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-0751

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

Wolverine State Baptist Convention615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

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

Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621

Faith Based Directory

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MI - The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee invites families to cruise down memory lane at “Iron, Steel and the Automobile” Sunday, June 21, from noon to 4 p.m.

This Father’s Day antique car show offers fun and entertainment for all ages, with live music, more than 50 vintage vehicles, food concessions, ice cream and a free showing of the documentary “Henry Ford” in the museum’s auditorium.

The event celebrates the vital connection

Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee to host annual Father’s Day antique car show

between the region’s iron-mining industry and the___ steel used_ by Michigan’s auto_ industry. This link__ between_ iron and the automobile, spanning_ more than 100 years, is central to 20th-century history.

The__ auto show

offers the unique opportunity to see rare and classic cars and learn more about them from their owners. The featured vehicles were manufactured between 1900 and 1969. All are in original condition or have been restored to their original appearance.

Event attendees can expect to see numerous Model As, Model Ts, touring cars and pickup trucks. Among these will be Mike Schneider’s

1961 Chevrolet Corvair Truck Camper (one of only 300 built); a 1957 Ford convertible with a retractable metal roof, owned by Joe and Elaine Drobny; and Louis Ironside’s 1966 Chevrolet Suburban, from the final production year for two-door Suburbans.

New to this year’s auto exhibit will be a 1929 Ford “woody” station wagon, recently acquired by Gary and Laverne White of Gwinn, Michigan, and with a body manufactured in Kingsford, Michigan.

Chris Beard, also from Gwinn, will show a 1969 Cadillac Hearse. The oldest registered vehi-cle will be the rare 1900 American Metropolitan horse-drawn, steam-powered fire pump from the Michigamme Historical Society.

The Bluffs Orchestra, from Chassell, Michigan, will provide jazz and swing-era music from the 1940s and 1950s. Food concessions will be provided by Teaching Family Homes. Event-goers can grab a sweet treat for dessert from the ice cream truck on the grounds.

The 26th annual “Iron, Steel, and the Automobile” show offers free museum admission; there is a $3 per-car parking donation to offset the cost of the event. The event is sponsored by the Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board.

For more information about registering a vehicle for the auto show or other events, call 906-475-7857 or visit www.michigan.gov/ironindustrymuseum.

Saginaw - Hundreds of area residents will unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

In 2014 the Saginaw Walk raised over $58,000 contributing to more than $67 million raised nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer’s.

Hundreds to Walk to End Alzheimer’s-the Nation’s Sixth-leading Cause of Death

Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.

The walk will begin at the Saginaw Township Soccer Complex, located at 3575 McCarty Rd., with registration at 9 a.m. and the opening

ceremony at 10 a.m. If you are interested in starting or joining

a team visit alz.org/walk or call 800.272.3900. You may also contact Betty O’Neill, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan direct at 989.859.5307, or Kay Krajkowski, 989.284.2150.

Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

The 26th annual “Iron, Steel and the Automobile” antique car show will return to the Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee Township on Father’s Day, June 21, from noon to 4 p.m. Approximately 50 vintage automobiles will be on display on the museum grounds



FUNdraising GOOD TIMES!

By Mel and Pearl ShawSaad & Shaw Comprehensive FundDevelopment Services

Owning a building can be a turning point in the life of a nonprofit. A building represents positive attributes: permanence, ownership, longevity, visibility, stability, status and achievement. You can control your destiny, make improvements, and expand when needed. You have an asset to leverage for future projects. No one can make you move.

Fundraising for a building is also a milestone. In addition to securing funds for annual operations, you will need to simultaneously raise funds for the building.

Questions regarding strategy, leadership, and financing need to be addressed. A new building may require an expanded or new board, especially if your current board doesn’t have the experience, connections, and fundraising expertise required by a capital campaign.

The process of planning for a new building can be longer than anticipated. Knowing your organization’s needs is the first step. Creating consensus is the next. Then come discussions regarding location, and whether to purchase or renovate an existing building or build a new one. Sooner or later the discussions – and decisions – will center around money.

There are fundraising questions to be answered such as: Where will the money come from? Will our current donors continue their annual support and make additional gifts for the building? Who will lead the campaign?

You Want to Build a Building?How much money do we need to raise?

The fundraising goal should derive from your building and/or renovation plans. But how do you create a realistic goal?

“It could be that a new building will create even more challenges than the ones the organization faces in its current location.” This observation was raised by Sam King, senior vice president and financial advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners in Memphis during a recent conversation. An experienced banker, fundraiser, and nonprofit board member he has a list of questions for nonprofits to consider as they begin the process of planning for a capital campaign.

Here are a few: In addition to constructing the building, can you raise enough money to sustain the building? How will you cover increased utility and maintenance costs year-over-year? How will you fund improvements and repairs? If you take a mortgage, how will you service the debt? Can your organization qualify for a mortgage?

“Will a new_____ building hurt your__ organization? Will you have a big building with no programming? Will a new building

create problems greater than those you face now? If you intend on raising all the money first, how long will it take to have “cash in hand” – no pledges? And what happens if you don’t raise all the money that you need?”

King raises important questions based on years of experience. Take the time you need to make the right decisions. Ask others who have gone through the process to share their guidance. This is a big decision – make it a positive one.

Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

Copyright 2015– Mel and Pearl Shaw

Mel and Pearl Shaw

“I hope telling stories though ‘Making a Difference’ - as in my academic work and nonprofit work - will help me to live my grandmother’s adage of ‘Life is not about what happens to you, but about what you do with

what happens to you.”~Chelsea Clinton



Non Profit Directory

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope.

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.

Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

Do you have an old or unneeded car, truck, boat or other vehicle sitting in your driveway, or taking up space in your garage? Consider donating it to Habitat for Humanity through Cars for Homes. Not only will you be helping

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity Vision is…A World Where Everyone Has a Decent Place to Live

Habitat provide decent, affordable housing, you might be helping the environment as well.

• One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle will be used by your local Habitat affiliate to build and repair affordable homes.

• You may qualify for a tax deduction for donating a vehicle.

• It’s fast and easy visit http://www.habitat.org/carsforhomes/how_it_works.aspx for the procedures.

• Thirty percent of cars donated to Habitat are recycled for materials or sold for reusable parts.

• Recycling steel uses less energy and natural resources and produces less carbon pollution.

• Taking an inefficient older car off the road helps save gas and improves air quality.

For additional information, email questions to [email protected].

Source: www.sshfh.org/

CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-277www.cancouncil.org

THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI 48605-3470Phone: 989-755-1620Fax: 989-755-4038

Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918

Health Delivery, Inc.501 Lapeer Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607989-759-6400

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660

Lighthouse Outreach Center808 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-928-9096

Mobile Medical Response834 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.758.2900

Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240

Pit and Balcony Theatre805 N. HamiltonSaginaw, MI 48602www.pitandbalconytheatre.com989-754-6587pitandbalconytheatre@yahoo.com

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 NormanSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected]

Saginaw County Business & Educa-tion Partnership1213 South Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.399.0016

Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-7741

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

Women of ColorsP.O. Box 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286



ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Saginaw Celebrates SummerSaginaw - The Saginaw Arts & Enrichment

Commission is pleased to announce that Hemlock Semiconductor Group, is the presenting sponsor for the 8th annual Saginaw Celebrates Summer, a summer- long collaboration celebrating arts, nature and the humanities with events for the whole family to enjoy!

Saginaw Celebrates Summer will be presented through August 31, with more than 170 events taking place at over a dozen venues throughout Saginaw and the Celebration Square area.

An exciting list of events will include concerts, stage shows, jazz performances, art fairs, children’s activities, films, exhibitions, nature hikes, and much, much more! Many of the events are FREE or have a reduced ticket price for members.

For a complete listing of events, look for

the Saginaw Celebrates Summer calendar of events at area businesses and attractions or visit www.ArtSaginaw.org.

The many summer events, most in the heart of Saginaw’s park district, are a great way for families to celebrate the diversity, heritage and vibrancy of Saginaw’s arts, humanities, and natural resources.

Enjoy a night on the river as the musical musings of Will Downing play in your ear at Chene Park in Detroit on June 17, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20.45 - $45.45, Ticketmaster.com. For additional information phone 800.745.3000.

Gladys Knight is Honored With Highway Dedication

“I am most happy for all of us, all of you,” Knight told supporters. “When you ride down the street and see my name, have some pride in it to know that you have a piece of it.”

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Celebrating Black Music Month

HARLEM APOLLO THEATRE AMATEUR NIGHT LEGENDS

Billie Holiday ~ James Brown ~ Ella Fitzgerald ~ Luther Vandross



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MI - Saginaw Valley State University’s David Berry, professor of kinesiology, has earned two honors for his work in the athletic training field.

Berry was named the 2015 Distinguished Athlet ic Trainer of the Year by the Michigan Athlet ic Trainers Society as

well as a 2015 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers

“It’s an honor to be nominated by previous students and to be part of a distinguished class



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5155 State St.Saginaw, MI 48603

989.790.5155866.790.5155

SPORTS

Against the Texas RangersFriday – August 21, 20157:08 p.m. Game TimeBus leaves Clara Miller Park at 5:30 p.m.Deadline to Purchase Tickets is July 20, 2015Tickets can be purchased online with a creditCard at www.wolverinelake.com or at Village Hall (cash or check only), 425 Glengary Road, Wolverine Lake, MIMonday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

David Berry

SVSU’s Berry earns athletic trainer awards

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for both organizations,” said Berry, who has worked at SVSU for five years.

Both awards recognize individuals who demonstrate commitment to leadership, __volunteer service, advocacy and professional_ activities as an athletic trainer.

Students in SVSU’s athletic training _program are well-prepared to succeed in their field. During the most recent exam cycle, all six graduates passed the Board of Certification national exam necessary to become a certified athletic trainer, giving SVSU a 100 percent pass rate.

In addition, more than 30 students have presented research at conferences across the nation over the past four years.

“We’re a strong program because we try to balance course work with real world practical experience and research,” Berry

said. “We try to use a three-pronged approach to allow students to get a comprehensive education that they can apply to their patients to improve their patients’ outcomes.”

Students in the athletic training program are required to engage with the community outside of the classroom by gaining practical experience with a health care provider. They assist in athletic training at Delta College, local high schools, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics.

“Our students are very visible in the__ community,” Berry said.

Berry was a recipient of an award at the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society symposium on Friday, June 5, at Ypsilanti’s Eagle Crest Resort, and the National Athletic Trainers Association meeting is Thursday, June 25, in St. Louis, Missouri where he will receive an award.



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