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The article, A February Crisis, by Dr. Craig Douglas can be read in the February 16, 2014 Edition of The Michigan Banner @ www.themichiganbanner.com

MoreThoughtsabouttheFebruaryCrisisBy Dr. Craig Douglas

Two weeks ago The MichiganBanner printed my words regarding the threats from the Depart-ment of Treasury to Sagi-naw City Schools to stop sending State Aid to the district. I believe I was clear in my disgust for the situation the Saginaw schools have been placed.

I further expressed deep concern for all public schools, especially those in urban settings. I asked readers to name one urban school district in Michigan that is not in financial and/or aca-demic peril?

To date, no one has contacted me with a name. Not one single person.

In addition, since then I have raised the topic of Saginaw’s crisis with friends in a variety of places. For example, at the YMCA I brought it up on at least three occasions in the locker room. At Church, I have mentioned it to fellow wor-shippers after service. Once I was able to speak with other local leaders at a breakfast meeting. Another time was when I was shopping, and still another was when Joan and I were dining out.

Henry David Thoreau once said, “It takes two to speak the truth - one to speak and another to hear.” So here are four thoughts about what I have had a chance to hear and/or speak about.

1. There is great frustration with the situ-ation. One person declared, how can a threat from the State happen again in February when Buena Vista had it happen just last May? An-other asked me, how did schools get funded when we were kids, implying of course, this

never used to happen. Which is true, it never used to happen. Except once, when Kalkaska (March 1993) closed early. More on Kalkaska below.

2. There is great dismay over State leader-ship. The conclusion most often reached is that the State is at fault. Which it is. Public educa-tion is an obligation of the State.

3. There is consensus that immediate sta-bility is needed. The current situation cannot be sustained. It is too improbable, and it is too disruptive for students, parents, staff, and com-munity. Overwhelming consensus is found on these matters. However, as I write this, another school has fallen into the same trap of “not hav-ing an acceptable plan”—Bridgeport Spaulding Community Schools. Really? Unfortunately, yes—despite the fact Bridgeport submitted their plan a week ahead of Saginaw.

By the way, as I write, Saginaw reached an agreement after a long special board meeting on February 17, to pass an extensive deficit elimi-nation plan. The media widely reported the plan was delivered to Lansing on February 18, (a new due date designed to help the district reach a de-cision on what buildings to close and what staff to lay off). As of February 19, media widely reported the plan needed more specification and a final new date was determined to be February 21. A complicated process that may yield “no state aid” after five board meetings and a lot of computer print outs of budget projections.

4. Filed under the general headline of “how times change,” I offer this fourth and final per-spective regarding Kalkaska. On March 21, 1993, The New York Times ran a story about Kalkaska entitled, “Tiring of Cuts, District

Plans to Close Schools.” Written by Isabel Wilkerson, the four paragraph story describes Kalkaska’s decision due to a lack of funding, to move their end of the school year up to March 24, 1993, effectively sending 2300 students and 124 teachers home for the summer break more than two months early. (http://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/21/us/tiring-of-cuts-district-plans-to-close-schools.html)

I was in Oscoda in 1993. The news that Kalkaska was “shutting down” early hit every-one hard. Even the legislature…the legislature was moved to repeal the way schools were funded in August 1993; two ballot proposals were created to replace the old laws, and “Pro-posal A” was the one voters approved in March 1994 (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/propa_3172_7.pdf).

One school district, in financial crisis, cre-ated political momentum for a complete school finance overhaul. Today? EVERY urban district is in trouble. Yet the wheels of state govern-ment just roll on. No “big picture” moves like Proposal A. Just keep grinding away and let the local schools swing in the wind.

So there you have it. In Saginaw County, Buena Vista, Saginaw, and Bridgeport are the first three districts to go under or feel the threat of going under. Time will tell; can history repeat itself? Or will we continue to grind away and let the locals swing in the wind.

Dr. Douglas is a retired Superintendent of Schools of the Carrollton School District. After retirement, Dr. Douglas has remained an active participant in the GLBR because of his interest and concern for our communities.

Dr. Craig Douglas

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SAGINAW - State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes has made it official: She will not seek reelection to Michigan House of Representative so she instead can run for Michigan Senate.

Oakes, D-Saginaw, has been state represen-tative of the 95th Dis-

trict for more than three years. She officially an-nounced Monday, Feb. 24, that she will not seek reelection to that seat, instead pursuing election to the State Senate.

“Like all of us, my journey began long be-fore I was born,” Oakes said. “My father, James Erwin Sr., was born in Henderson, Texas, in December of 1924. And my mother, who I’m so happy ... to have here with me today, Maggie Erwin, was born in Yazoo, Miss., in June of 1936.” During the campaign announcement at the Sagi-naw County Governmental Center, the state law-maker paused with emotion as she talked about growing up under the strong influence of her par-ents. Her mother attended the event, in support of the youngest daughter. Oakes’ parents came to Saginaw during the Great Migration to the region in hopes of building a better life for themselves and their families, she said. “My parents, of course, are my heroes,” Oakes said.

Resources‘shippedout’James and Maggie Erwin met and raised

their family in a neighborhood on Saginaw’s

East Side, their daughter said. “I never thought I would see the day where a girl from Ninth and Tuscola would be elected for positions to repre-sent parts of Saginaw County,” Oakes said. She said she had a good childhood, during which she remembers being able to walk through her neigh-borhood “without fear” both day and night. “I remember those times very fondly,” Oakes said. “It was a very different time.”

She said that, over time, jobs, resources and opportunities have been “shipped out of” neigh-borhoods like hers.

Oakes said her mission in the state Legisla-ture has been and would continue to be to fight to bring those resources back to places like Saginaw. She said that help can come in the form of tax cuts for small businesses and middle-class families, low-interest loans for Main Street businesses, new links between job training and local business and restoration of state education funding. “We can do something,” Oakes said. “My vision for Michigan is one where we can all come together, collectively, to pass common-sense legislation to affect change regardless of our beliefs or differences.”

ReinvestingineducationThe most important of her listed priorities,

Oakes said, is restoring education funding in Michigan.

“My parents indicated in my life all the time that education is the great equalizer,” she said.

Oakes said her 6-year-old son, Michael, has announced he wants to grow up to become a doctor. Her younger child, 5-year-old Kingston, wants to be a firefighter or garbage truck driver. The state lawmaker said she wants to make it possible for children across the state to reach whatever goals they set. “I want to make sure my children have every opportunity to experience the Michigan I grew up in and know so fondly,” Oakes said. “I want them to receive a quality education and have an opportunity to attend a world-class university, pursue their dreams and leave a mark on this world.”

New32ndDistrictThe 32nd District seat is being vacated at

the end of the year by state Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, who cannot run for reelec-tion due to term limits. With recent redistricting, many of Michigan’s Senate and House District

boundaries are changing, beginning with seats up for election in November 2014.

The new 32nd District is comprised of all of Saginaw County and a western slice of Genesee County. That section of Genesee County includes the cities of Montrose, Flushing and Linden and the townships of Montrose, Flushing, Clayton, Gaines, Argentine and Fenton. Oakes said, “It’s going from being Saginaw County and Gratiot County, a 51 percent Democratic base, to a 55 percent Democratic base,” she said. “A little bit easier, but at the end of the day, I think people are tired of the partisan bickering. They just want someone who can work to actually get things done.”

Oakes said she is that candidate, pointing to bipartisan support of a bill to encourage coopera-tion between downtown development

authorities and local farmers markets. That bill recently was approved by the state House and moves on for consideration by the Senate. “At the end of the day, that’s the type of work ethic that’s going to be able to actually make a difference when it comes to having to work with the other side of the aisle,” she said.

Oakes was first elected to represent Michi-gan’s 95th District in November 2010, to fill the remainder of the term in the seat vacated by Andy Coulouris, who resigned. In the same election, Oakes was elected to her first full term, which she began serving in January 2011. Oakes was reelected to her second full term in Novem-ber 2012, a term which runs through the end of 2014.

State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes Photo Credit - Jeff Schrier of MLive.com

State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes and Mother, Maggie Erwin - Photo Credit - Jeff Schrier of MLive.com

State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes signing her affidavit of identity. Photo Credit: Courtesy of State Rep. Oakes Campaign

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The American G. I. Fo-rum of Saginaw will host its annual Cesar Chavez Luncheon Friday, March 28, from 11:30 a. m. – 1:30 p.m. at Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State Street, in Saginaw. The special guest speaker will be Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer A. Suarez.

Lieutenant Colonel Jenni-fer A. Suarez is the Commander of the 42d Force Support Squadron which includes 5 flights with nearly 800 military, civilian and contract employ-ees, providing quality of life, personnel and man-power, professional development and family ser-vices programs at two separate locations for over 50,000 eligible recipients, including permanent party and TDY students attending Air University. Lt Col Suarez manages hospitality programs, including lodging and catering, supporting the Air Force’s second busiest distinguished visitor schedule. She manages an $18M budget and $4.2M full service food contract. This also in-cludes an Office of Secretary of Defense-funded STARBASE program, providing public school enrichment instruction in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

In her previous assignment, Lt Col Suarez was the Deputy of the Air Force Reserve Officer training Corps (AFROTC), Southwest Region, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The region in-cludes AFROTC detachments at 36 colleges and universities in the southwest area of the United States, spanning from Mississippi to Hawaii.

After serving nearly four years in the United States Army, Lt Col Suarez earned her commis-sion from the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Detachment 842, in 1996. During her career, she has served in a variety of assignments in California, Panama,

Germany, Alabama, Colorado, Iraq and Texas. Lt Col Suarez has served in multiple wing

and staff level section commander and man-power advisor positions. She has led a military personnel flight at the United States Air Force Academy and served as a joint advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, Human Resources Di-vision in Baghdad, Iraq.

Her education includes several degrees in-cluding a Master’s degree in Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and she has received numerous awards and decorations including the Bronze Star, Meri-torious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.

Lt. Col Suarez has served in various loca-tions within the United States and around the world, including Germany and Iraq.

Tickets are a donation of $30 per person. All proceeds will go toward fund-ing scholarships for local Hispanic stu-dents. For tickets or more information, contact Liz Gonzalez, 989.928.9166, or Elias Ayala, 989.295.7062.

The American GI Forum (AGIF) was founded on March 26, 1948 in Corpus Christi, Texas by Dr. Hector Perez Garcia, an Army veteran medi-cal doctor, to combat barriers of injustice that Hispanic Ameri-

cans faced. His leadership and his work led to several high-level appointments by United States Presidents including an Ambassadorship to the United Nations. On March 26, 1984, President Ronald Reagan awarded him the nation’s highest civilian medal, the Presidential Medal of Free-dom. Dr. Garcia passed away on July 26, 1996.

Many schools, post offices, government buildings and libraries throughout the state of Texas and country bear his name, including a National Guard Armory that was re-named in his honor, and a statue of Dr. Hector P. Garcia stands on the campus at Texas A&M, Corpus Christi in a plaza named in his honor.

Every 10 years, since 1948 the National Convention of the American GI Forum convenes and is hosted by the Hector P. Garcia Chapter of Corpus Christi, Texas, the first chapter and the birthplace of the American GI Forum of Texas and of the United States.

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Government & Politics~Gobierno y Politica

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

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

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PresidentobamatoawardMedalofHonorToVeteransDenied…On March 18,

2014, President Barack Obama will award 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for

conspicuous gallantry. These veterans will re-ceive the Medal of Honor in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Each of these Soldiers’ bravery was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Ser-vice Cross, the nation’s second highest military award; that award will be upgraded to the Medal of Honor in recognition of their gallantry, intre-pidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty.

In 2002, Congress, through the Defense Authorization Act, called for a review of Jew-ish American and Hispanic American veteran war records from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, to ensure those deserving the Medal of Honor were not denied because of prejudice. During the review, records of several Soldiers of neither Jewish nor Hispanic descent were also found to display criteria worthy of the Medal of Honor. The 2002 Act was amended to allow these Soldiers to be honored with the upgrade - in addition to the Jewish and Hispanic American Soldiers.

The24recipientsoftheMedalofHonorfollowbelow.

ThePresidentwillawardtheMedalofHonorto:

specialistFoursantiagoJ.Erevia will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as radio telephone operator in Company C, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) during search and clear mission near Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam.

staffsergeantMelvinMorris will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as Commander of a Strike Force drawn from Company D, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, during combat operations against an armed enemy in the vicinity of Chi Lang, Republic of Vietnam on September 17, 1969.

sergeantFirstClassJoseRodela will re-ceive the Medal of Honor for his courageous ac-tions while serving as the company commander, Detachment B-36, Company A, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces dur-ing combat operations against an armed enemy in Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam on September 1, 1969.

ThePresidentwillposthumouslyawardtheMedalofHonorto:

Thefollowingindividualsdistinguishedthemselvesbyactsofgallantryandintrepidityaboveandbeyondthecallofdutywhileserv-ingduringtheVietnamWar

sergeantCandelarioGarciaspecialistFourLeonardL.alvaradostaffsergeantFelixM.Conde-FalconspecialistFourardieR.CopasspecialistFourJesuss.Duran

CorporalJoeR.BaldonadoCorporalVictorH.EspinozasergeantEduardoC.GomezPrivateFirstClassLeonardM.KravitzMastersergeantJuanE.NegronMastersergeantMikeC.PenaPrivateDemensioRiveraPrivateMiguela.VerasergeantJackWeinsteinThefollowingindividualsdistinguished

themselvesbyactsofgallantryandintrepidityaboveandbeyondthecallofdutywhileserv-ingduringWorldWarii.

PrivatePedroCanoPrivateJoeGandaraPrivateFirstClasssalvadorJ.LarasergeantWilliamF.LeonardstaffsergeantManuelV.MendozasergeantalfredB.NietzelFirstLieutenantDonaldK.schwabThe Medal of Honor is awarded to members

of the Armed Forces who distinguishes them-selves conspicuously by gallantry above and be-yond the call of duty while:

• engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;

• engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or

• serving with friendly foreign forces en-gaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

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TwentyLatinostudentsfromacrosstheNationtoWorkinCongressWashington - The Congressional Hispanic

Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premier Latino youth leadership development and edu-cational services organization, welcomed the ar-rival of its 2014 Spring Congressional Internship class to Washington, D.C., on Monday, February 10, 2014. Twenty undergraduates arrived from nine states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to take part in the nationally-recognized and award-winning CHCI Congressional Internship Program (CIP).

“CHCI is committed to creating opportuni-

ties for young Latinos to come to Washington, D.C., and learn not only how the federal govern-ment operates, but how they can work to impact public policy for the betterment of their com-munities,” said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO. “For 37 years we have been educating, empowering and connecting the next generation of Latino leaders and ensuring that the current and future halls of Congress accurately represent the growing Hispanic population in America.”

Source: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Education ~ Educación

CHCI President & CEO, Esther Aguilera, welcomes everyone to the new interim headquarters.Photos by Oliver Contreras

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Human Interest ~Interés Humano

The Latino Community Unites Through Radio, TV, Social Media, Other Digital Platforms to Help Save Children with Cancer, Other Deadly Diseases

Raúl Molinar, Sylvia del Valle and Andrés Maldonado, from Univision National radio program “El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo”

“Giving kids clothes and food is one thing but it’s much more important to teach them that other people besides themselves are important, and that the best thing they can do with their lives is to use them in the service of other people.” Dolores Huerta

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“...Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.”

Matthew 25:45

All are welcome to participate in the following events during the

National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS.

Sunday March 2, 2014. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland welcomes all to participate in their Sunday morning service. The service will start at 10:30am, at 6220 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI 48640.

Monday, March 3, 2014, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, youth and parent con-versations about HIV Prevention from 5:00 pm – 7:00pm, at 1418 S. Warren, Saginaw, MI 48601. Wednesday March 5, 2014. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, The service will be from 7:00 pm -8:00pm, at 2720 Tuscola, Saginaw MI 48602.

Thursday March 6, 2014. The Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, Prayer and Rosary service will start at 11:00 am, at 615 Hoyt Ave, Saginaw, MI 48607.

HIV Testing will be offered free of charge Monday, March 3, – Friday March 7, 2014 at the Hearth Home 9:00 am – 4:30pm. All persons 13 years of age and older are

welcome to participate. For more information, please contact

Deidre Verdun 989-753-9011 or email [email protected]

Saginaw Community HIV Task Force & sponsoring organizations support

The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, March 2—March 9 2014

Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) recently celebrat-ed its 22ND ANNUAL AWARDS Luncheon, which was attended by more than 400 business and community leaders at The Dow Event Center.

SFI recognized 30 economic development projects from 2013 that led to more than $186 million invested in Saginaw County. Along with the Economic Excellence Awards, Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. was selected as the Saginaw Future Procurement Technical Assistance Center Con-tractor of the Year.

“It is rewarding to work with such a com-munity-focused organization that assisted in the creation and retention of more than 1,000 jobs in 2013,” said SFI Chairman Aaron Howald. “The 2013 Economic Excellence Awards feature family owned businesses and global corpora-tions investing in our community, diversifying our economy and creating economic opportunity here in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes

Bay Region.” Over the past year, a number of Saginaw

County communities benefited from clustered developments. Nearly $10 million of investment has been announced in nine projects in the City of Saginaw-including three in Downtown that helped jump start our urban center. The Franken-muth area had five projects that generated $25.6 million in new investment, while five projects

were announced for Saginaw Charter Township creating 269 jobs. Additional investments im-pacted Buena Vista, Carrollton, Chesaning and Tittabawassee Township.

Saginaw Future President JoAnn Crary stated, “It is exciting to be a part of so many im-pactful projects in 2013, from renewed interest in Downtown Saginaw to an expanding Nexteer Automotive, which is our largest employer. In 2014 we will continue to market our community as an excellent place for new companies to invest in, and continue to develop and enrich our Re-gional business climate for continued growth of our existing companies.”

The ANNUAL AWARDS Luncheon featured speaker was Dr. George Eugene Ross, president of Central Michigan University. He highlighted CMU’s growing presence and leadership in Sagi-naw County, the Great Lakes Bay Region and across the state.

JoAnn Crary, Saginaw Future President

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Employment Opportunity - CovenantGlenofFrankenmuthseeksExecutiveDirectorCovenant Glen is in search of a passionate, service oriented leader to join its organization and lead daily operations at its Frankenmuth assisted

living community. The Executive Director has the primary responsibility of leading/managing all business operating functions at our Home for the Aged (HFA) and is responsible for the successful leadership of the community. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Healthcare Administration or related field as well as successful management experience. Please submit a cover letter and resume to John Czarnecki at [email protected]. More information can be found at CovenantGlen.com

Covenant Glen is an “all-inclusive” assisted living community opening in Spring 2014. The Community will feature 45 private rooms, 15 dedicated to memory care and 30 to assisted living, allowing residents independence combined with the support services they need to enjoy a worry-free life.



Lansing - Thanks to a grant from Consumers Energy, tens of thousands of Michi-gan taxpayers will be assured access to free assistance from IRS trained volun-

teers when filing their income taxes this year. This is a huge boost for residents, because state and federal tax credits can add up to more than $6,400 annually for a family.

“Consumers Energy works year-round to keep energy costs low and to provide money-saving help to the people we serve. We are pleased to play a role at tax time in doing even more to keep money in the hands of Michigan residents and to power the state’s economy,” said David Mengebier, Consumers Energy’s se-nior vice president for governmental and public affairs.

“Consumer Energy’s support will help the Michigan 2-1-1 system connect thousands of households free help to prepare their taxes and qualify tax credits for tax credits that brings millions of dollars into the pockets of working Michigan families,” said Tom Page of Michi-gan 2-1-1.

“Tax time can be a financial boost for Michigan workers, their families and the communities they call home,” said Ross H. Yednock, Program Director of the MEIC at CEDAM. “Unfortunately, it can also be a time

when families fail to claim important federal and state credits or be pressured into purchas-ing unnecessary services with high fees tacked on to simple tax preparation services. Thanks to Consumers Energy, more Michigan fami-lies will access to free tax assistance all across Michigan.’’

Anyone who earned $52,000 or less from wages, self-employment or farming in 2013 may qualify for free tax assistance and is encouraged to call 2-1-1 or go to www.MichiganFreeTax-Help.org in advance of filing their taxes to re-ceive valuable information regarding federal and state tax credits and to see if they are eligible for free assistance in filing their federal, state and local taxes. The website is maintained by the MEIC, a statewide coalition of organizations, individuals and elected officials committed to helping financially empower Michigan families through outreach on available tax credits and refunds, financial education, asset building and free tax preparation services. MEIC members connect Michigan workers with free services and volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) sites which save working families money on tax preparation fees and connect them to other qual-ity, low-cost financial services and tools to help increase their financial security.

Even if they are not otherwise required to file, eligible EITC or Home Heating Credit fil-ers must file a tax return and specifically claim the credits. Taxpayers in Michigan have several options for free help determining their eligibility and claiming credits. They can go to a VITA or

TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) site or pre-pare their own taxes using a free internet-based tool with assistance from a VITA volunteer either in person or over the phone.

To help accurately determine eligibility and prepare returns at a free tax site, individuals should bring:

• Photo proof of identification• Social Security cards for themselves,

their spouse and dependents or Social Security number verification letters issued by the Social Security Administration

• Birth dates for all persons listed on the tax return

• Wage and earning statement(s) Forms W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R, from all employers

• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

• Copies of last year’s federal and state returns, if available

• Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit of their refunds

• Other relevant information about in-come and expenses

• Amounts paid for day care, if appli-cable, and the day care provider’s identifying number.

To electronically file their returns and get the fastest refunds, both spouses must be present to sign joint returns.

To locate a volunteer income tax assistance site in Michigan, or connect with volunteer as-sisted self-preparation tools, visit www.Michi-ganFreeTaxHelp.org or call Michigan 2-1-1.

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sVsuCollegeofBusinessandManagementaccreditationRenewedbyaaCsBSaginaw Valley State University’s College

of Business and Management will remain in elite company among the world’s business colleges accredited by the Association to Advance Colle-giate Schools of Business, or AACSB.

The leading accrediting agency for busi-ness colleges recently extended the status for SVSU’s undergraduate and graduate programs through 2018. SVSU first received accreditation from AACSB in 2002. Less than 5 percent of the 13,000 collegiate business programs worldwide are so accredited.

“It’s an affirmation of the quality of our pro-grams, both graduate and undergraduate,” said Rama Yelkur, dean of the College of Business and Management. “Particularly when interna-tional students are seeking out business degrees, that’s something that indicates it’s a high-quality program. It’s a signal of quality, and a reflection upon our faculty and curriculum.”

SVSU’s College of Business and Manage-ment offers programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including the master of busi-ness administration, the bachelor of business

administration, the bachelor of professional ac-countancy and the bachelor of arts. The bachelor of arts program is available for students with a major in economics. The bachelor of business administration program allows students to major in accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, industrial management, marketing and general business.

For more information on the College, visit http://www.svsu.edu/collegeofbusinessmanage-ment/.



The Small Business Administration and the Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer a free TEAM SBA - Financing Roundtable at Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, Rm. H113 in the H Wing, Uni-versity Center on March 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Before you apply for a business loan, we recommend that you first attend a TEAM SBA – Financing Roundtable on small business lending. The roundtables are a free orientation session conducted by local lenders, a business consul-tant from the SBA’s network of Michigan Small

Business Development Centers, and a SBA representative. The roundtable will debunk the myths and demystify the process of small busi-ness financing; explain how the lending process works and what is expected of you; and explain how the SBA can assist local lenders with its SBA Guaranteed Loan Program.

This forum is best suited to those serious about seeking financing for their business, have good credit, a solid business idea, and some money to invest in their business. Because the SBA does not provide loan guarantees to real es-tate investment firms, including purchasing and

rehabbing houses for sale, this type of financing is not discussed at the roundtable.

For more information and to register for seminars, visit www.SBDCMichigan.org or call 989- 686-9597. Roundtable sponsors are Delta College, Small Business Administration, SBA Certified local lenders and the Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to access the services of the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region (serving Arenac, Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties).

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The YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region lo-cated at 723 Washington in Bay City, Michigan, is offering Public Speaking Essentials. Public speaking is a powerful tool to motivate, influ-

ence, persuade, inform and entertain. Learn how to capture the audience’s attention and effec-tively deliver your message. The event will be held on March 13, at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is

$35, and the instruction is Brenda Scramlin, of Copoco Community Credit Union. For additional information, call 989.894.9055.

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The YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region is of-fering a 13-week economic empowerment work-shop for women in both Bay City and Saginaw starting the week of March 10. Workshops will meet weekly from 1 to 3 pm.

The “Getting Ahead” workshop is a self-improvement program open to women who are looking to change their current economic situa-tion and build resources. This is accomplished through economic education, group work, self-

examination, and goal setting. The workshop is free but class size is lim-

ited. For more information, call 989.894.9055.

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The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region is offering a Starting a Business seminar at the Hoyt Library at 505 Janes Avenue in Saginaw on March 19, from 1p.m. to 4 p.m.

This seminar is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a seminar format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepre-neurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a

company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with other necessary steps to getting started.

For more information about Michigan SBDC, online resources, business education seminars and to register, go to www.SBDCMich-igan.org or call (989) 686-9597. Pre-registration is required. Seminar sponsors are the Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw Future, Saginaw

County Clerk and the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region hosted by Delta College Corporate Ser-vices.

This same seminar is repeated in the evening at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 17, and you can register online using the link above. The SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region provides services for Arenac, Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties.

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Business DirectoryBeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989.755.2666/989.755.3883

Reflection 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. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338

Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.comwww.The GrowthCoach.com

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

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

Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-753-0411

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

ConsultantsEnviCare Consulting, Inc.Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President2809 Blairmont DriveMidland, MI 48622989.839.9177www.envicareinc.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graphics/DigitalTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-5540TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM

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

Home Health Care Services Comforcare Home Care320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202Saginaw, MI 48607989.752.5502www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

Painting Services Resurrection PaintingScott Severin989.792.2009Interior/ExteriorDrywall Repair/Power WashingDeck StainingFree EstimatesPhotography E.B. Studio212 Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-397-4144 PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

RestaurantsBrother Arthur’s Fish & More2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-0200

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

Savoy Bar & Grill127 S. Franklin StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.9660

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

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

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

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

AuthorsW. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 48601 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com

AutoLabadie Olds 711 S. EuclidBay City, MI 48706Terry ReedSales Professional989-667-2000 Ext. 341Direct 989-460-0341Fax 989-667-0103E-mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.com

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

Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48603Parys LiddellSales Consultant-Lincoln Certified Representative989.792.2453

Auto DetailMorningstar Auto Detail Shop306 East Remington Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-482-6505www.MorningStarDetail.com

BakeriesLighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-7088 Fax – 989-754-7099

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inspiringMichiganthroughDramaticinterpretationThe Ruben Daniels Middle

School Silent Voices Mime Team is under the inspirational direction of Tiffany L. Pruitt, College and Community Access Coordinator of Saginaw Public Schools. The talented students who attend RDMS, in the grades of 6th through 9th, or are Ruben Daniels alumni, presently are traveling throughout Michigan featuring a Black History Tour to inspire others through their dramatic interpretation of what it means to celebrate a great past and a greater future.

If you are interested in having the unique and positive youth of the RDMS perform, you may contact Ms. Pruitt at 989.399.5360.


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New York - For the fourth straight year, the At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy will be held on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. The Academy is one of the only summer institutes for minority teen girls held on an Ivy League campus and the first to be held at Princeton University. The program is geared towards building leadership skills for minority girls entering the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grades of high school. This year’s program is scheduled for July 27 - August 8, 2014 at The Friend Center, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544.

The Academy offers dynamic speakers, standardized test-taking strategies, math, critical reading courses, college essay writing classes, tutoring, interactive studies, group activities, and field trips. Each year, special guest speakers provide dynamic presentations. In 2013, actor Jasmine Guy offered an unforgettable address. Ms. Guy notes, “It is very important for us to reach out to these young girls.” Other noted speakers have included Brandi and Karli Harvey along with actor Brian White.

The Academy provides on-campus housing at Princeton University that allows the students

to experience college life in an Ivy League setting. In addition, the two weeks of learning, studying, and communing together helps the students to bond and experience the Academy from an intimate perspective. The curriculum has been developed to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with increasing leadership confidence. Speakers include business leaders, entrepreneurs, and Princeton University staff who teach select classes.

The academic achievement gap between minority teen students and their counterparts prompted Jacqueline B. Glass, CEO and Founder of At the Well Conferences, Inc., to create the Academy. According to Glass, “The U. S. Department of Education statistics state African Americans account for about 13% of the entire college enrollment. The low performance of African American students in math and on standardized tests is alarming. Our program

addresses these issues head-on.” The process is selective, as students must

meet criteria based upon recommendations, an interview, an essay, extracurricular activities, and grade point average. Scholarships are available. The F.I.S.H. Foundation has supported the Academy for three years with generous grants. Crystal Lee, a 2011 and 2012 scholar, praises her experience: “At the Well provided me with a great experience and exposed me to a diverse array of people. I was constantly learning about others, as well as myself. I was able to get a better idea of what kind of leader I wanted to be. As a result of this program, I have a better sense of self-worth and more of a willingness to step outside of my comfort zone.”

At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy is a program of At the Well Conferences, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization empowering teens since 2009. “The Academy seeks to empower young women locally to become effective leaders globally. By promoting excellence in education, these young women will transform their communities,” states Glass. For more information, go to www.atthewellconferences.org

PublicLibrariesofsaginawEducate, Enrich, Entertain, Encourage Reading, and Lifelong Learning attackontheFort!Monday, March 3 • 4:30 p.m. • Wickes LibraryHear a story about a historical battle, then use a variety of items to construct miniature fortresses and catapults. The end of the program will be spent in battle! This program is open to ages 7-14.

TeenTechGamingThursday, March 13 • 4 p.m. • Butman-Fish Library

As part of Teen Tech Week, teens can meet and participate in Wii gaming. Snacks and low-tech board games will also be available.

armKnittingSaturday, March 22 • 3 p.m. Zauel LibraryLearn the basics of arm knitting and complete your own super-soft, chunky cowl in less than an hour! This class is ideal for beginners.

Please bring two skeins of chunky yarn (and your arms!). Two instructors will be available to assist you with casting on, knitting, and casting off – - without knitting needles! An instructional video will be shown and handouts will be provided. To register, call 799-2771. This class is geared toward tweens and teens, but adults are welcome.

A GUIDE TO MICHIGAN’SCRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

UNDERSTANDING OUR COURTS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM& BILL OF RIGHTS

HON. M.T. THOMPSON, JR. & PROF. MONICA R. NUCKOLLS



Just in Case You Missed It--Check Out The Michigan Banner February 16, 2014 Edition for Hon. M. T. Thompson, Jr., & Prof. Monica R. Nuckolls Criminal Justice System Guide @ www.themichiganbanner.com!



Women of Colors, Inc. (WOC) mission strives to promote multi-cultural diversity and enhancing community relations in Saginaw County. This year, WOC will be celebrating 21 years of uninterrupted service. Join WOC in hosting the first Annual WOC 2014 Leadership Awards Banquet to recognize outstanding indi-viduals who have made extraordinary contribu-tions to enrich the lives of others. The event will be held at Saginaw Valley State University (Curtiss Hall) on March 29, 2014. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Ticket cost for one person is $40 and the cost for two is $75.

You can nominate yourself, one or more individuals, a business, or an organization in Saginaw County. The awarded nominees will be recognized individually for their leadership skills to improve the quality of life for others. The organization will recognize one individual in five (5) categories to include Achievement Award; Distinguish Gentleman Award; Volun-teer Award; Woman of the Year Award; Woman of the Future Award (ages 18-25), and Commu-nity Service Award to one business or organiza-tion.

WOC has formed Great Empowering Mo-tivational Sessions (GEMS) comprised of Girl Pride, Sugar & Spice, and Young Men Who Dare for youth (ages 5-18). WOC has a mentor-ship program for youth at the Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center and the Saginaw Intermediate School District, provides Tues-day Tutoring, and distributes an Annual WOC Scholarship for a deserving student, has an in-volved GEMS Parent Committee, and more.

For over fifteen (15) years, WOC has men-tored youth with committed and great volun-teers! Without the community’s support the organization could not sustain and provide quality services for youth, women, and fami-lies. WOC takes pride in womanhood and the advancement of the Saginaw community.

To learn more about WOC and GEMS or to join in the celebration and awards ceremony call 989. 737.9286 / 989. 399.9275 or email [email protected].

Women of Colors, Inc. 21st Anniversary Celebration

~and~ 2014 Leadership Awards Banquet

Saturday, March 29, 2014 at

Saginaw Valley State University “Curtiss Hall”

Doors Open at 5:30 pm

Dinner at 6:00 pm Tickets: $40.00 per person or two for $75.00

Awards Presented Achievement Award

Distinguish Gentleman Award

Community Service Award (Business/Organization)

Volunteer Award

Woman of The Year Award

Woman of The Future Award (Age 18-25 years old) *Silent Auction*

The Atheunium Suite Hotel (2 Night Stay) Detroit, MI and more...."

*Guest Speaker* Barbara M. Littles, Business Attorney

*Live Entertainment* Chet Allen

*Application must be submitted by Friday, February 14, 2014*

For Application Information or To Order Tickets Please Contact :

(989) 399-9275 or (989) 737-9286

Email: [email protected]



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The Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students is awarded annually to a male, US citizen who attends an accredited institution in the United States and is majoring in one of the following fields: Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Sciences.

EligibilityCriteria

To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:

All Students1. Be a male majoring in one of the following fields: Engineering,

Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Sciences.2. Be a US citizen.3. Be currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college

(excluding proprietary schools) in the United States.4. NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable. 5. Must demonstrate financial need based on the federal poverty

guidelines.

Graduating High School Seniors and Undergraduate Students

1. Must be full-time student.2. Must possess a grade point average of 2.5 (C+) on a 4.0 system.

Graduate Students

1. May be full or part-time student.2. Must possess a 3.0 (B) average on a 4.0 system.

scholarshipamountTwenty to Forty Scholarships Available– Maximum Scholarship Award is $3,000.00.

TimelineApplications will be available from until March 17, 2014. After commit-tee review, applicants will be notified.

HowtoapplyTo apply, visit www.poisefoundation.org and select The Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students. Note the online application is only available during the application period, noted in the Timeline above.

Members of the National NAACP Board of Directors, SCF Trustees, National Youth Work Committee, the NAACP Scholarship Selection Committee, employees and their spouses or families to the first degree of consanguinity are not eligible to apply for or receive this scholarship.

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NHSA’s Annual National Head Start Conference is the nation’s largest gathering of Head Start and Early Head Start professionals. More than 2,500 directors, administrators, managers, teachers, supervisors, parents and policy council members, from hundreds of programs and from every state are “Driven to Make a Difference” and will attend in 2014, in Long Beach, CA.

TheNHsaVision All children should reach their full potential, • Every child can succeed, • We can impact the success of at-risk

children, and • Quality early education fundamentally

transforms children and families Tolead-To be the untiring voice that will

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

To advocate - To work diligently for policy and institutional changes that ensure all vulnerable children and families have what they need to succeed.

NHsaMissionOur mission is to coalesce, inspire, and

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

The National Head Start Association is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children,

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

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

NHSA offers an impressive portfolio of professional development services and programs for the entire early childhood community. These include the annual National Head Start Conference, the largest national event devoted to the Early Head Start and Head Start community, and the National Parent Conference, the only national event devoted to parents and families.

NHsahasseveraldonationopportunitiesforsupportingNHsa.

DollarPerChildDonate $1 per child enrolled in your program

to help fund NHSA advocacy efforts.

scholarshipsandawardsThe National Head Start Association’s

Scholarships & Awards Program is open to individual, program and affiliate members of NHSA in good standing.

RonHerndonscholarshipThe Ron Herndon Scholarship celebrates

Head Start parents who, through their own efforts to mobilize other parents and community members, have affected real change in their Head Start programs and communities.

DisasterReliefThe Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist

NHSA member Head Start and Early Head Start programs and their staff and families who become victims of natural disasters.

GeneralFundDonations to the General Fund are used to

support the programs and services of NHSA.Source: www.nhsa.org

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

Announcing our Keynote Speakers!Opening Session Keynote Speaker: Nirvan Mullick, Caine’s ArcadeClosing Session Keynote Speaker: LeVar Burton!

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LoveandautismBy Robert White LMSW, IMH-E (III), Children’s Services Supervisor

Thisispartfourofafour-partseriesdepictingreallifeissuesthathaveamentalhealthcomponent.Eachsegmentintheseriesusesaninterpretivenarrativetechnique,essentiallyashort

storythatillustratesaparticularmentalhealthissue.Thissegmentfocusesontheexperienceofdeeplyfeltlovewithafocusonautismanditsimpactuponrelationshipswithintheboundariesofafamily.

I don’t know why I struggled so much with this piece, I know about love, I’m sure of it…I think. After all, I have been married for 34 years and have four grown children and eight grandchildren. I’ve had close friends, won and lost, alive and dead. I lived and loved in many different ways as a son and a grandson, as a father and a grandfather, as a lover and a husband, as a friend and a colleague…as a therapist. I’ve even loved people I’ve never met – Gandhi, the Beatles, my grandmother Lela. And within the latticework of these relationships I’ve come to appreciate love’s elusiveness and its transforming power; elusive in that love has so many faces and is so widely misunderstood.

I should be an expert about love and its lost promise. But I’m not, not really. I know about disappointment and lingering doubt and longing. If only I could be more loving, more understanding. Sometimes there’s a wall, but when and where did it start? Perhaps it was when I lost my father seventeen years ago – I loved him and he was not unkind, but he was angry and unrealized, and sometimes he drank too much. I was plenty angry and hurt by him,

and I hated that belt, but no…I think it was before that when fear took hold of me, a long time ago, back when I was just a baby.

My mother and I recently talked about her struggles as a young mom. She revealed that she never fit in, that my father’s side of the family never accepted her, put her down and criticized her and her “other side of the tracks” mother Lela who abandoned her and ran around with a married man. She was a drunk and a floozy. They didn’t want my dad to marry someone like that, but they came to an uncomfortable truce. And then I was born.

I looked just like my dad, which meant I resembled my grandmother Nana. This was a big plus for me in securing favor with my family, but I was sickly. My mom saw it – whenever she laid me down I would cough and sputter and turn blue. Then she would pick me up and I would catch my breath. She cried to my father, “Something’s wrong with my baby.” He was upset but mostly confused because he had never seen me turn blue, so he asked advice of his mother, my Nana, and she told him there was nothing to worry about, it was just my mother’s imagination; you know how she is, nervous and overreacting.

And so nothing was done. I became sicker and sicker until one day I showed my father – I turned blue and lost consciousness. My parents, frantic and crying, rushed me to the hospital. Apparently I had an enlarged thymus gland shutting off the airway to my lungs. I almost died. And my mother won a newfound yet begrudging respect from her in-laws.

From this family story I learned of my mother’s love and courage despite the criticism she encountered, and I discovered a piece of myself that is tough and resilient. I’m like a bad fighter that never gives up. I’ve come to appreciate the absolute beauty of the paradox

and tension in this long ago love story and how it continues to resonate in my life and in my work. My promise of love is so basic yet so elusive that the pain and longing is almost impossible to hold without flinching at my own lost promises. Writing about love is almost as difficult as observing its casualties, especially when my story so clearly intersects with the stories of the families I join.

At times we ride that train together, love’s power and beauty can heal and sustain us and help us find meaning in our lives. But can love be transforming when it is fraught with obstacles?

I recall a young mother struggling with her child’s cruel and distant autism. Our work was layered in tapestry involving the themes of autism such as aloneness, disconnection, isolation, misunderstanding and communication. The focus on family therapy allowed each of the members (except for father) to explore these themes through play with clay, Legos, and Jenga, or family activities such as baking browning or making pudding, and through methods such as role reversal, sculpting, and mutual storytelling. I also worked with mother on unresolved issues growing in an impossibly perfect home.

It was an odd twist of fate that mother chose a husband that was aloof and distant, who as a child displayed many of the symptoms expressed in her son. And perhaps it is even crueler that her younger son was also diagnosed with autism. But the young mother never gave in to the aloneness, not completely, and she continues to love and cherish her family despite autism’s power.

In that finer focus, mother begins to see moments of reciprocity with her son and recognize the nature of their co-regulation. She

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If you need help sorting through the options and enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace,

there is FREE help in our community. Call...

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This is a Public Service Announcement from the Community Health Improvement Partners of Saginaw - Alignment Saginaw/Saginaw Community Foundation, Covenant HealthCare, Health Delivery, Inc., St. Mary's of Michigan, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority, Saginaw County Department of Public Health and the Saginaw Intermediate School District.

On April 27, the fifth annual Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids will have the commu-nity moving to support pediatric programs and services at Covenant HealthCare with a few new twists.

This year, the Half Marathon will feature a pacer team service sponsored by McDonald GMC Cadillac. A pace team is a group of runners led by an experienced leader who run together. The pace leader runs a steady pace and keeps track of that pace so the group can achieve their goal of finishing the race in a particular time. Laura Fiore, Go the Extra Mile founder and Race Director is excited, because “Pace teams keep racers motivated, energized, and mentally on track to meet their goals.”

These pacers will cover runners who wish to finish within 1 hour 40 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes, and will be at early packet pickup and day-of registration to meet and provide informa-tion to runners. This is a free service for regis-tered athletes. The pace team will line up about 30 minutes prior to the race at the start line. Groups will be identified by pace signs.

Also new this year is the YMCA of Saginaw

5K and Half Marathon training program. Train-ing is for all levels, walkers or runners- beginner to advanced. Whether participants are looking to simply finish their first race or set a personal record, the program can help them reach their individual goals. The overall objective of this program is to help participants embrace a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime- not just the duration of

the program. For more information on training, contact Tina Dowe at 989.753.7721.

Early registration rates available prior to April 14 with special discounts available for youth runners ages 12 and under. For full details, visit www.covenantkidsrace.com



Wilbert J. Smith and Alois B. Smith

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320 S. Washington Avenue Suite 202 • Saginaw, MI 48607

989-752-5501 • 989-752-5503 FAX

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

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• Chronic Disease Management

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Cherie R. Phillips, M.D. has joined Michigan Vascular Center (MVC). A native of Cleveland Ohio, Dr. Phillips received a Master’s degree in Bioethics prior to entering medical school. She received her medical degree from

Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. After completing her general surgery

residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, she entered her Vascular Sur-gery Fellowship at University Hospital, Cincin-nati, Ohio. Dr. Phillips is the recipient of several awards and honors including the Howard Uni-versity Department of Surgery Chief Resident of the Year 2010.

The University of Cincinnati’s Vascular Sur-gery Department was one of the first academic practices in the country to develop a formal prac-

tice in endovascular surgery. Dr. Phillips comes highly trained in both open surgical procedures and advanced minimally invasive endovascular procedures. With the addition of Dr. Phillips, the Medical Staff at Michigan Vascular Center has grown to ten fellowship-trained vascular surgeons. MVC and the satellite offices (located in Saginaw, Flint and Clarkston) continue to be among the nations’ oldest, largest and most re-spected Vascular Specialty Centers.

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The 10th Annual Saginaw County Medical Society Health Fair will be held on March 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Horizons Conference Cen-ter, located at 6200 State Street.

There will be free screenings for many medi-cal conditions, give-aways, and other surprises.

SCMS physicians will be available to answer your questions. New this year - DUMP YOUR DRUGS! The Saginaw County Health Depart-ment and Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department will be on hand to accept old prescription and over-the-counter medications.

If you would like to be a vendor, contact the SCMS at [email protected] or by phone at 989-790-3590 for information. The health fair is free to the public.

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FROM P 21 - Autismcan express love to him and feel that his love is sent back to her. And at times when mother is so troubled the she hides shivering in her bedroom closet, he comes searching for her. And when she comes home, he quickly grabs her coat and hangs it up so she won’t leave again.

As we continued our clinical journey, I introduced mother to Victor Frankl’s work and together we read “Man’s Search for Meaning,” and we began to explore the meaning in her life in the context of her suffering and her struggle with autism. Now, during our breathing/

visualization exercise, mother can breathe mindfully and visualize her son and her family – her aloneness subsides for the moment and she feels a deep and resonating connection. This family opened up their lives for me and taught me about love – real love.

On April 1 of this year, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) began taking referrals to their new Autism Program. To learn more about what this program offers and other supports provided by SCCMHA, call 989-797-3400.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and

autism are bother general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. With the May 2013 publication of the new DSM-5 diagnostic manual, these autism subtypes have been merged into one umbrella diagnosis of ASD.

Mount Pleasant- Central Michigan University College of Medicine professor and CMU Health surgeon Dr. Vasanth Stalin, leader of the St. Mary’s of Michigan

Bariatric Surgery Center, has earned specialty certification in obesity medicine.

Residents from throughout the central Mich-igan region and beyond are working through the center in their determined efforts to fight obesity through nutrition, exercise and surgical proce-dures.

Stalin, part of the CMU Health Division of Surgery team that works out of Saginaw and Bay City, refined his expertise in various forms of bariatric surgery during a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is one of just 158 physi-cians in the country to be certified in the last year in the subspecialty of obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is one of 29 certified physicians in the state and

one of just two in the Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Isabella, Huron, Tuscola and Sanilac county cor-ridor.

“We’re changing lives and helping people live healthier, longer lives at the Bariatric Sur-gery Center,” Stalin said. “Weight management is an important issue nationally and in Michi-gan. Patients are looking for comprehensive, evidence-based solutions.”

Stalin’s obesity certification demonstrates a thorough understanding of weight management, particularly in terms of the genetic, biologic, environmental, social and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity.

The Michigan Department of Community Health reports that the state has the tenth-highest prevalence of obesity in the country, with three out of every 10 adults categorized as obese and having a body mass index of 30 or higher. Obe-sity is a primary trigger for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.

“We encourage our medical students, resi-dents and physicians to pursue lifelong learning opportunities such as the obesity medicine cer-

tification. Validation of these skills by indepen-dent agencies is an important measure of quality and success,” said Dr. Anthony Senagore, chair of surgical disciplines with the CMU College of Medicine. “Dr. Stalin continues to expand his expertise, and it benefits our communities and the students and resident physicians we mentor.”

The St. Mary’s Bariatric Center, which launched in 2012, hosts group support on the first Tuesday of each month. The class is open to anyone with a weight issue or who has a loved one with a weight problem. The St. Mary’s Bariatric Program takes a team approach: each patient works with physicians, an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, dietician, nurse and a coach/educator. The team, now supporting ap-proximately 130 patients, meets with individuals before and after surgery.

Stalin, certified by the American Board of Surgery, did his surgical residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medi-cal Center in New York after completing his medical degree in 1999 from the Madurai Medi-cal College in India.

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A.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.orgCastle Museum of Saginaw County History500 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538

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How to Recruit Fundraising VolunteersBy Mel and Pearl Shaw

Successful fundraising requires qualified vol-unteer leadership. Whether you are launching an annual campaign or a capital campaign you need a campaign chair who is committed to your cause and willing to put in the time required to achieve your fundraising goal. The ideal chair makes your goal his goal. He is well respected, has a track re-cord of leadership in local and regional fundrais-ing campaigns, and the financial means to make a leadership-level gift. He is someone people cannot say “no” to, and he hates to fail. He al-locates the necessary time to lead and manage the campaign, and provides pro-bono services. He is comfortable making the case and asking for gifts. He both attends and leads campaign meetings, bringing out the best in others, and encouraging all to give to their capacity.

If you are wondering where to find such an individual, we suggest looking at your existing relationships, starting with long-term donors and current major donors. Consider current and former board members and advisors. Reflect on

the well-respected leaders in your community and create a list of those who might benefit from being involved with your campaign. Remember: not all volunteerism is altruistic! A commitment to your organization’s mission is critical, but self-interest could also be a driver.

Here are a few examples. A bank president may have lost a grandchild to domestic violence and wants to interrupt the cycle and save oth-ers from such grief. An alumnus may want to enhance her profile in anticipation of a future run for state-wide office. A business leader from another part of the country may be relocating her business operations to your community and needs to build relationships and goodwill. You may be surprised at what drives people’s intentions and who wants to support your fundraising.

As you recruit your chair, share your fund-raising plan with him. Give him time to review your plan so he can determine if he has the time, connections, and willingness to make it work. Ask him who he wants to support his efforts: Let

him invite others to join his fundraising team. He may have a circle of colleagues he works with who can “make things happen.”

While it takes time to identify, solicit, and en-gage your top fundraising leadership, your efforts will yield results. An engaged and qualified chair can do more for your campaign than an enthusi-astic chair who lacks experience and connections.

Here are the top three things to remember in regard to fundraising leadership. First, leadership is critical to the success of any fundraising effort. Second, fundraising must be volunteer-driven, with strong, experienced leadership. Third, peo-ple give to people.

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Mel and Pearl Shaw are the authors of “Pre-requisites for Fundraising Success.” They posi-tion nonprofits for fundraising success. Visit them at www.saadandshaw.com.

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Praise Connections and LifeBeunique,BeYourself…By Lindsay The Michigan Banner Positive Media Intern

As someone who has been through high school, I know what it feels like to be pressured, and how difficult it is to be You.

However, this does not mean you should give up hope completely, because there are many ways to be yourself and be comfortable with who you are.

I was always the nerd, the outsider, the band geek. It was a constant struggle to fit in with the popular crowd of the jocks, cheerleaders, and pretty girls. I thought I would never fit in, but I tried to be okay with that fact and appeared to others to stand up for who I was. But for a long time without anyone knowing, I was wrapped up in what other people were doing and why they were so popular.

I felt out of place because my family was poor and the popular girls seemed to me to be rich. My mother divorced my alcoholic father when I was in third grade and I knew it was for the best, but I still felt depressed and lost for the first time. Each morning when my mother would drop me off at school she would tell me to have a good day—little did she know that there was never a good day at school because I was always teased for my cheap clothes and lack of money. At lunch hour, I would have to give the lunch lady my free lunch card and she would punch a small hole in it so I could eat for free. It was entirely humiliating because it was bright yellow and, of course, everyone knew I was poor.

In my mind, growing up without a father fig-

ure also prevented me from enjoying other things like participating in sports and other extracur-ricular activities, but through it all I did have my grandparents as a second set of parents who really helped me through those tough years of high school. Both grandparents came from a long line of teachers and both were guidance counsel-ors. They inspired me to be myself and succeed in everything I set out to accomplish. So, despite my difficulties with socialization among my classmates, I was determined to do well. I knew I was fortunate to have them. Not everyone in my graduating class was blessed with wonderful role models and their time through school was more difficult.

Again, I must say to the youth, life will pres-ent many challenges, but that does not mean they should give up. My advice for a teen entering high school is to never give up on their dreams and always believe in you. As I grew older and made friends, I know that without them in my life I could never be the young woman I am to-day. They have defended me, loved me and are still my companions for life. I could never have imagined they would be in my life when I started high school.

I would like the youth to know to never let anyone determine who you will become or how you will act. Stand up for your rights and beliefs and seek out positive people who will become your mentors. As a freshman, I was scared and unsure of who I was and what I wanted to be-come. I believe that the ridicule and peer pres-sure experienced through the high school years made me a strong, and a more practical person. There is a time when you say to yourself in life

that--enough is enough-- and you pick up your feet and march through school with your head held proud and high.

Teens do not let anyone tell you that you cannot do something because of your social status. You can do anything your heart desires-- you just have to believe. I am not very religious, but I believe in the power of prayer and believ-ing in Christ. He was a good man with many amazing lessons from which to carry throughout life. I also believe that angels exist on earth, be-cause people with good hearts are angels whose main mission in life is to help others. They have a gift of love and understanding which helps us through the hard times.

Every teen must have a role model to look up to. My mom was and still is my greatest inspiration. Through the hard times, she was always there for support even if she could not always support herself financially. My grand-parents are now deceased, but I still feel their presence. Their kind words and wisdom have stuck with me since I was a child. The best ad-vice they gave me was to stand up for myself and make sure that I back up my claims with solid facts.

Stand up for you but keep the peace. Re-member that violence is never an acceptable way to deal with stress. Forming an extracurricular group for teens that have similar interests is an excellent way to feel more comfortable with self-esteem issues. If you find yourself not able to cope with your situation, get together with an adult and seek other positive alternatives, but do something to be the YOU Christ created you to be.

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ObituariesEmmaRuthMartinCrosbyOctober 6, 1936 - February 12, 2014

Emma Ruth Martin Crosby went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb-ruary 12, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Emma was born on October 6, 1936 in Pickens, Ar-kansas to the Mose Martin Sr. and Irene Wil-liams Martin. Emma received salvation at a young age and was a faithful, active member of church

Emma married her childhood sweet-heart Marshall Crosby, Jr. He preceded her in death in 1980. Their love and marriage

was so strong to her that she chose to not remarry. She said, “Once you have been treated good by the one you love, why mess it up.’ This loving union produced four children: John Crosby of Largo, Florida, Stephanie Crosby, Sandra Crosby Robinson and Stacey Crosby all of Saginaw, Michigan; three grandchildren who affectionely called her ‘Granny”, KanDeshia (Virgil) Crosby- Alexander, Ben (Jasmine)Childress IV and Christen Robinson of Saginaw, Michigan; and three great-grands who called her “G.G.”, Elijah Corley-Childress, Khalil Blacksher,andSavannahAlexander.

Emma will be missed by her loving and supportive siblings who considered her to be a great sister and a second mother: Millie Martin, Ronnie Martin and Lorene Martin, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Ceabon (Verba) Martin, Julianna Williford, Jonathan (Ledoris), Irene (Robert) Thomas and Johnny (Felicia) Martin all of Saginaw, Michigan; also by her sister-in-laws, Doris Patterson, Frances Martin, Pearline Esaw, Azilee Parks all of Arkansas and one, brother-in-law, Franklin Crosby of Chicago, Illinois; special friends and relatives: Alena Neal, Mae Helen Williams, Nina Ward, Tishua Dunbar, Marsha Quiney, Celeste Quiney and Katrina Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Moses Martin, Sr. & Irene Williams Martin; grandparents, David Jackson Martin, Sr., Millie Elams Martin, Isabella Williams, and Ceabon Williams; siblings, Mose Martin, Jr. And Elijah Martin; sister and brother in-laws, Versie Lee Dunmore, Ollie B. Crosby, Edward Crosby, Sr., Joseph Crosby, Annie RaeCrosby-andWinstonCrosby, Sr.

A celebration of life took place on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Bethel AME Church, 535 Cathay Street. Pastor P. David Saunders offici-ated with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Corrines.WilliamsDecember 25, 1949 - February 12, 2014

Corrine S. Williams, affectionately called “Christmas” was born on Decem-ber 25, 1949 to the union of Reverend Dr. G.C. Simpson, Sr. and Beatrice (Bea) Cash Simpson of Memphis, Tennessee. They were joined in holy matrimony on August 9, 1942 in Jericho, Arkansas. Corrine was the youngest of four children: one sister, Gloria Marie Nesby, two brothers, Rev. Grover Cleveland Simpson Jr. (Jessie); Franklin Delano Simpson (deceased). Cor-

rine’s mother, Beatrice Cash Simpson preceded her in death on October 27, 1974 making her father, Rev. Simpson Sr. a widower. Shortly there-after, Reverend Simpson Sr. married Ruth Blake Simpson in 1975, who brought her own children to that union: Harold Blake of Marked Tree, Arkansas (deceased), and Crystal Blake Carter (Timothy) of Cleveland, Ohio. Corrine made her transition to be home with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan.

Corrine S. Williams is survived by her children: one son, Alaric Bertram Simpson ,one daughter, Felecia Lenee Williams, both of Pasa-dena, California; and one daughter, Frances Olaria Smith of Memphis, Tennessee. Two granddaughters, Chrisheana Corrine and Oteisha Dani-elle. She is the Aunt to Lawrence McGaughy, Jr., Lambert and Tonya McGaughy, Curtis and Patricia Smith, all residing in Georgia; Philana Johnson of Houston, Texas; Orlando and Sciara Simpson of West Mem-phis, Arkansas, Tamika and James Morganfield of Memphis, Tennes-see, a bonus niece and nephew, Ebony Blake and Harrison Gonzales of Cleveland, Ohio, and a host of grand and great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind two goddaughters: Monique Riley of Saginaw, MI, and Mallory Williams of Toledo, Ohio. She is also survived by her aunt Naomi R. Cash and an honorable mention to her beloved cousins, Fran-ces, Linda (deceased), Naomi R. Jr., Christa, Pauline, Ira, Alice, Ardelia, Doris, Willie Mae, Dorothy, Robert, Troy, and other family members and close friends.

Michigan funeral service was at the Evans & Browne’s Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue, with the Rev Mildred Dorsey-Bell officiating. Arkansas funeral service , St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 602 Elm Street, Marked Tree, AR. with internment in Arkansas.

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PoemofLifeLife is but a stopping place, A pause in what’s to be, A resting place along the road, To sweet eternity. We all have different journeys,

Different paths along the way, We all were meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay... Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know. For some the journey’s quicker,

For some the journey’s slow. And when the journey finally ends, We’ll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord.--author unknown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Beginning Christian ChurchReverend Dr. Willie F. Casey1016 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-754-2963

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 Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485

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

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

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

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

Prince of Peace Baptist Church 825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.754.2841Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr.

Resurrection Life Ministries ChurchPastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601989.754.9466

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

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

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

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

Truevine Baptist Church Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

Victorious Believers Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

Wolverine Baptist State 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

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PianoPaloozaDrawsRecordNumbersforDisabilityNetworkMidland - A community of over 250 support-

ers came out Saturday, February 1, for the eighth annual Piano Palooza fundraiser for Disability Network of Mid-Michigan. The event, hosted by the Midland Country Club, included a candlelight dinner, dancing to dueling pianos, raffles, and a si-lent auction. ProceedsfromtheeventbenefittedDisabilityNetwork’ssTaGEsprogram,whichassistsyouthwithdisabilitiesinmakingthetransitiontoworkingandlivingindependentlyafterhighschool.

The STAGES program focuses on employ-ment and post-secondary preparation, citizenship, community awareness, health and safety, money management, home-living skills and personal rela-tional skills. The program has participants in Bay, Saginaw, and Midland counties.

“Everyone in this room is making a critical difference in the lives of so many in our communi-

ties,” said honorary chairs Lisa and Howard Un-gerleider in remarks during the event. “Since 2011, STAGES has served nearly 600 students with dis-abilities and over eighty-five percent of those stu-dents achieved the independent living goals they set for themselves.”

“Piano Palooza is a celebration of success,” said Executive Director David Emmel. “Successes result from stakeholders who are committed and engaged in our collective and individual success. The event was our most successful ever because of the efforts of our honorary chairs Lisa and Howard Ungerleider, the dedicated Midland Country Club staff, and passionate volunteers like Tabbetha Troy, Jill Sampson, and Georgia Abbott.”

Another success story was highlighted in a video featuring Crystal, a former STAGES partici-pant who is working as a certified nursing assistant and owns a home with her husband.

“Our community stakeholders helped to make successes like Crystal’s possible,” Emmel said. “Community stakeholders include transition spe-cialists at the Midland ESA, the Saginaw Transi-tion Center, and the Bay-Arenac ISD, who work alongside our STAGES staff. And the success of Piano Palooza is largely due to our partnerships with many generous corporate and individual sponsors throughout the Great Lakes Bay region.”

“As leaders and stakeholders it is our objective to remove barriers to success for every individual, every organization, every commercial enterprise, and every community.”

Disability Network of Mid-Michigan is an organization committed to building accessible and inclusive communities. For more information about Disability Network of Mid-Michigan, the STAGES program, or to view Crystal’s Story, visit www.dnmm.org.

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Women of Achievement Honorees

The Women of Achievement Awards seek to honor women leaders who, through a lifetime of volunteer or professional activities, have made outstanding contributions to their organizations or communities.

The YWCA Lifetime Achievement Awards seek to honor women who have demonstrated a consistent lifetime of commitment to the well being of their community, are pioneers in women’s leadership, continue to

practice or promote women’s leadership in their personal, professional or volunteer careers, and have demonstrated their support of the YWCA mission through their accomplishments and achievements.

Young Woman Leader Lyndsay Edmonds Owner, Populace Cafe

Healthcare Angelia Williams-Welch Director of Special Projects, Health Delivery

Community Leader Suzanne Greenberg CEO, Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Council of the Great Lake s Bay Region

Bonnie McManus Retired CEO, Family and Children’s Service of Midland

Dee Dee Wacksman Lifetime Community Volunteer

Education Linda Cline Associate Superintendent of Finance, Facilities & Operations, Midland Public Schools

Entrepreneurship Dr. Tracy Weber Founder, Kaleidoscope Learning Circle

Business Lisa Rechsteiner Partner & General Manager, Graff Chevrolet

Roselyn Argyle CEO, A & D Home Health Care and A & D Health Care Professionals

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RescueMissionofBayCity. Be sure to attend the pre-game event and get your H4H memorabilia!

For ticket information, contact Monica Brown at 989-752-6051 ext. 145.

MARCH MADNESS IS HEREThe 2014 Men’s NCAA March Madness Tournament selections will be announced on Sunday, March 16, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. EST. The Play-in games will begin on Tuesday, March 18, and the actual tournament will begin on Thursday, March 20. The Championship game will be held on Monday, April 7.



“2014 Hair Wars Salute To The

Troops”ARMy ~ MARINES ~ NAVy ~ COAST GuARD ~ AIR FORCE

Sunday * May 4, 2014at the beautiful Adoba Hotel

(formerly the Hyatt Regency),

Tomakeyourhotelreservation, call 313.592.3622(313-59-adoba)

oronlineat:www.adobadearborn.com *EnterHairWarsGroupCode:1154

TheDowEventCenter303Johnsonstreet•saginaw,Mi

March12•7:30p.m.TicketsavailableatTicketmaster.com

orcall800.745.3000

THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICALRETURNS WITH A REWORKED SCRIPT

BY ORIGINAL CO-CREATOR JAMES RADOProduced by Starvox Entertainment and Classical Theatre Project

in association with Prather Entertainment Group

Saginaw Hair History

Carlean Gill, presently of Dallas, Texas, was the CEO of Saginaw

Beauty Academy, January 1988 to December 2003, and the owner and operator of Carlean’s Beauty Salon, December 1967 to December 1987.

Carleton Green loves to help people — specifically, to create opportunities for others. It’s why the sophomore communications major devotes himself to organizations driven to develop people’s potential. Carleton is the vice president of SVSU’s chapter National Society of Leadership Success, an organization on campus that emphasizes goal-setting and achievement. In fact, Carleton’s chapter achieved a few goals of its own: in its first year, it has been named the Best New Organization and become the largest registered student organization on campus.

A brother in the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and a former mentor in the Great Lakes Bay Region Youth Leadership Institute, Carleton also recently became involved in AISIEC, an international organization that helps students arrange exchanges abroad. “I have done so much and have become involved in quite a few organizations,” Carleton says. “I love that SVSU feels like my home away from home.”

i amcreating my future ... and it is bright

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

Visit us online at svsu.edu



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