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Volume 10 Number 21The Michigan Banner
November 1, 2013First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
Leading in Diversity Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
THOUGHTS ON CHANGE...
PAGE 2
TRANSFORMING LIVES!PAGE 31
A JOURNEY
PAGE 12
VIVA LA SPIRIT
PAGE LB 1
OUR KEY CHALLENGESPAGE 3
Ten years ago, The
Michigan Banner estab-
lished itself as the first re-
gional news publication in
the Great Lakes Bay Re-
gion. Its mission: to report,
inform and enlighten read-
ers about news and events
right here in our back-
yards. The Saginaw Com-
munity Foundation (SCF)offers congratulations to
The Michigan Banner on
ten years of excellence and
building community.
SCF is also in the busi-
ness of building communi-
ty. A question we are often
asked is: what exactly does
SCF do? Over the years,
the staff and Board of Di-
rectors have worked to ex-
plain the Foundations role.
We like to define ourselves
as, a philanthropic vehicle, a charitable organization, a community leader/convener and, a volunteer organiza-
tion. We believe this helps to highlight the key aspects of the Foundation. Defining ourselves as a charitable
organization highlights that we award grants and scholarships something that most people definitely know
about us. By pointing out that were also a philanthropic vehicle helps explain the relationships we develop and
the endowment funds established that allow us to provide grants and scholarships. Were a leader/convener.
Many SCF staff members sit on or assist with various community committees, or consult with other community
leaders or organizations about key challenges or opportunities. Finally, as a volunteer organization, we associate
ourselves with other community members who want to be a part of our mission.Earlier this year, we developed a new mission statement. We felt our previous mission wasnt clear about
what we do and we believe our new mission statement aligns nicely with the definition points mentioned previ-
ously:
The Saginaw Community Foundation fulfills donor wishes and enables community initiatives to come to life,
now and forever. We accomplish our mission by Providing strategic leadershipin our community; Growing our
endowment; Practicing impactfulgrantmaking; and Stewardshipof our resources, human and financial.
To learn more about what SCF does, visit our website at saginawfoundation.org/site/about/what-we-do/.
SCF, along with The Michigan Banner, helps to build and cultivate a community we are all happy to call home.
Building Community TogetherBy Bryan Konieczka
Saginaw Community Foundation
Back row (left to right): LeeAnn Martuch, Program Officer; Darci Seamon,
Administrative/Finance Assistant; Rene Johnston, President and CEO; Becky Gerzseny,
Director of Finance; Bryan Konieczka, Marketing & Communications Officer; Front row
(left to right): Lindsay Maynard, Program Assistant/Intern; Debra Shelton, Youth FirstDirector; Brian Jackson, Vice President/Donor Relations & Development; Kendra Kempf,
Program Officer/FORCE Coordinator.
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I read a news story
recently where the great
Actor, Morgan Free-
man, stated he prob-
ably would not go see
the critically acclaimed
movie just released 12
Years a Slave. Much
of his reason had to do
with him feeling no
need to awaken his an-
ger on the subject of
race in America. Heis tired of being angry
about it. He recently also summed up his feeling
about the The Tea Party Movement character-
izing it essentially as racist. I personally saw the
movie Django and as a person who served his
time in jail in the Great Civil Rights Awaken-
ing in my youth, I too have grown weary in my
golden years of the reminders of overt racism as
experienced by African Americans. I have long
since grown to the conclusion that racism was a
practice in its overt form that destroyed millionsof African American lives. Todays racism is in-
stitutional or just the way its done, with most
practitioners offended if called prejudiced. Yet,
people interactions with other races are shrouded
in veils of subtleties. In other words it is okay for
major institutions to not have minorities in rel-
evant positions, thats just the way its been done.
I challenge the leaders of all major local
institutions to raise the question as to the diver-
sity of our top staff and boards. Matters of racehave left many of our flourishing cities as dens
of blight, high crime, and economic depravity
largely due to suburban flight of the haves from
the have nots. Inner city schools, health facili-
ties, recreational facilities, and cultural opportu-
nities have been reduced to islands of inadequacy
in many of our inner cities. Our inner cities are
largely managed and directed by a class of ur-
ban absentee program and institutional managers
who flee the very people they serve prior to the
sunset each day. In spite of it all I remain posi-tive about our future and opportunity. We have
come far against great odds and I believe our
spirit of perseverance will prevail with more op-
portunity. The road we travel however will not
be without even greater challenges. Today, we
must focus on solutions in our communities and
give priority to our youth who are our future, we
have no choice.
In spite of it all, America is by far the great-
est place of opportunity in the world. I know, be-
cause I was blessed to see much of it in my career
in factory management. In my career in busi-
ness I had the opportunity to travel the globe and
do business with many different nationalities. I
never recall a discussion of race or experienced
one racial incident in all those meetings, nego-
tiations and deal making over a 15 year period.
Nor did I experience any of the condescendingpatronization we see in this country. We all were
focused on selling and buying to grow our busi-
nesses. Still in spite of it all, the American Way
provides the best opportunity in the world for
people of African descent to succeed in wealth
creation. This opportunity far from equal but
the pragmatist in us makes us recognize it is op-
portunity still.
Personally, I am still totally absorbed by the
human brainpower of Bill Gates of Microsoft
fame who dropped out of school, but was part ofthe invention of an operating system that pow-
ers most of the worlds computers. I am equally
awed by the late Steve Jobs and the remark-
able inventions and product enhancements from
Apple, the computer, the pad, the pod, and the
virtual management tools. Those two PhD stu-
dents Larry Page and Sergey Brin from Stanford
who created Google, a powerful multinational
corporation specializing in internet-related ser-
vices and products epitomize the opportunity be-fore us. Now, we have Mark Zuckerberg and his
Harvard colleagues, Saverin, Azel, McCollum,
Miskovits and Hughes who have produced an-
other world of social media in the form of Face-
book where the world talks. This is opportunity
in America. All employ thousands of citizens in
diverse workforces and have brought new cor-
porate cultures. They not only emphasize profit,
but place great emphasis on charity and outreach.
These very young people took these companies
public and became billionaires. Can you imag-ine a great mind such as George Washington
Carver, Dr. Charles Drew and others would have
accomplished had they been in this remarkable
period of entrepreneurship.
One of my neighbors has a son who gradu-
ated from Heritage High School and went on
to Harvard. He is a minority. He is an invest-
ment banker who earns well over 5 million dol-
lars a year, it is being done. Major Corporations
such as McDonalds, American Express, Xerox,
Darden Restaurants, Areil Capital Management
and others have African American Presidents and
CEOs. In spite of all odds they demonstrate it
can be done. The great African American Entre-
preneur, Robert Johnson took a small television
network (BET) and made it into a billion dollar
company. Of course we must pay homage to
one of the worlds most powerful women, OprahWinfrey who happens to be African American.
Yet, in the aggregate we share disproportionately
in Americas great wealth. My heart is broken
still, when I drive through our inner city and see
our young men in particular wasting away on
the streets, unemployed and having little vision
of their future beyond the day. All data sources
whether its employment, crime or health portrays
this group highly at risk.
What can we do to change the paradigm?
The fundamental question we face is how do webest prepare our youth for the future. It is be-
cause of my faith and the blessings of achieve-
ment we have witnessed that I believe we can
move forward. We cannot give up on our youth.
We have lost much of a generation of African
American men. For a period of time we had
more young men in prison than in college. First
of all our communities must develop an intoler-
ance for mediocrity. My formula begins with
leadership at all levels of our community and inour homes. Educators, Clergy and professionals
of all persuasions must lend a hand. We must
recognize that our kids as a whole cannot com-
pete as they grow in our current environment.
All achievers must commit to do our part to turn
it around. Every Church must open its doors for
tutorial programs for additional work in science,
technology, engineering and math. Our children
must also see their parents in a positive mode
regardless to occupation. Parenting is a seri-
ous business. Parents must provide an environ-ment for learning. Where it is not provided, the
plethora of social agencies, Church missions and
community organizations must fill in the gap.
There is also need for massive remedia
SEE P 4, Thoughts on Change ...
Thoughts on Change and Youth Development
Odail Thorns
Guest Columnist
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Nineteen citizens from across the City of Saginaw have made the thoughtful decision
to run for Saginaw City Council. On November 5, 2013, the citizens of Saginaw will
be heading to the polls to elect 4 of these candidates to become City Council members.
This election is particularly significant, given some of the challenges facing the City.
The next City Council will be addressing elements that will have a long range impact
upon Saginaw. Those challenges, and the desirable skill set to address those challenges,
will be presented below.
Given the recent retirement of City Manager Darnell Earley, the Council must nowselect the next City Manager. In October, the current City Council voted to wait until the next Council
is seated before beginning the search process for a new City Manager. The search process will take
some time. Council will need to agree upon the form the search will take; do they want to conduct the
search themselves or will they want a search firm to assist them in the process? More importantly, what
qualities and experiences would they prefer in the next manager? Although Council sets policy, the
City Manager is responsible for day to day operations. In addition, the City Manager is responsible for
presenting the proposed budget to Council. Clearly, the City Manager has a significant impact upon how
effectively the City operates. Council candidates who have experience in establishing goals, conducting
interviews, and evaluating prospects will be a definite benefit to the process.
In strict dollar terms, Saginaw is a multi-million dollar business. Saginaw faces significantchallenges in providing public safety services within the current budget constraints. Police Chief Brian
Lipe and Fire Chief Chris VanLoo, along with the men and women of their departments, have worked
diligently to meet the needs of the community. They have been creative in searching for additional
funding sources. Collaboration with outside agencies has proven beneficial in supporting the public
safety efforts within Saginaw. Although public safety is the largest cost within the general budget, it
is not the only cost the City must address. The City is also responsible for maintaining streets, street
lighting, conducting elections, collecting taxes, maintaining parks and cemeteries as well as a myriad
of other tasks. However, with increasing budget challenges, such as declining tax shared revenue from
the State of Michigan, funding public safety services and all other City responsibilities will remain an
issue. Experience with large budgets will be an advantage for Council candidates. After all, this is not
the same as managing the household budget. Thinking progressively and creatively will be an asset inaddressing the financial challenges of Saginaw. Previous experience in working collaboratively to find
solutions will definitely be beneficial.
Saginaw has seen many changes in its industrial base over the years. Lumbering gave way to the
automotive industry. As the automotive industry evolved, manufacturing jobs in the area decreased.
Currently, Saginaw is evolving with the medical community a critical component of the Citys economic
development. Saginaw Future has been an integral part of development efforts taking place. Maintaining
the momentum currently underway is crucial to future economic development efforts. Council
SEE P 5, The Key Challenges Facing Saginaw
The Key Challenges Facing SaginawCitizens cant support a vision if they dont understand what the vision is
By Carol Cottrell, DirectorCovenant HealthCare Foundation
Former Mayor of Saginaw
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The Saginaw County
Chamber of Commerceis Saginaw Countys
largest and oldest
business organization.
Our purpose is to bring
value to our members,
offer opportunities for
our member businesses
to connect with existing
and new customers.
We believe we have
a responsibility toprovide these three
overall strategies to
provide that value to our members; Connect,
Communicate, and Influence. We Connect our
members to one another and the community as
a whole. We Communicate the important issues
that drive success for our members. And, we
Influence the welfare of our community with our
actions.
A large part of what we do includes meeting
with candidates running for public office on the
local, county and state levels of government, andto promote the creation of a healthy environment
for businesses to create jobs and build a
successful, healthy community.
Saginaw faces some issues that have been
and continue to be critical to getting us where
we need to be to be successful and healthy. They
include: a long term strategy for addressing the
budgets. For years, the City of Saginaw has
balanced its budget (it is required to, by state law)
by cutting services. We are at a crisis point of
not being able to provide even adequate essentialservices.
Unfunded liabilities (these are monies
promised read pensions that there is no
money to pay those obligations).
The search and selection of a new City
Manager for the City of Saginaw will help set the
direction of the city. We will need city council
people that know what characteristics make a
great city manager; one that will not simply
manage the status quo, but one with vision,
exceptional people skills and someone to help
revitalize the community.On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, the voters of
the City of Saginaw will have an opportunity to
elect 4 people to fill open Saginaw City Council
Seats. There are fully 19 candidates running to
fill those four slots.
All are good people; however, at this critical
time in our city, we must have capable leaders.
We need leaders who come to council prepared,
are not afraid to ask the tough questions and who
provide a vision to the city manager; not the
other way around. To help create the healthy,successful environment that the City of Saginaw
needs, we must have an outstanding city council,
willing to work with the business community, the
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce and our
economic development organization.
So, on Tuesday, November 5th, please vote
and please take someone with you to vote. The
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce urges
you to vote; the City of Saginaw needs you!
The City of Saginaw Needs You the Voter
Robert Van Deventer,
President & CEO,Saginaw County
Chamber of Commerce
FROM P 2, Thoughts on Change ...
tion if our young people are to excel as a group.
How do we complement the shortcomings in the
home environment to build a strong foundation
of learning for our children from all economic
levels? Already we have remarkable programs
such as Gamma Kappa Kudos, ACTSO, Sorority
and Fraternity Youth Programs, First Ward Com-
munity Center, State Police Cadet Programs andmany others. In addition the new and successful
Saginaw Promise Scholarship program is a ma-
jor step. Mission in the City, Project Future, and
Parishoners on Patrol all have successful youth
components. Our challenge as leaders is how
do we take this cornucopia of diverse programs
and synthesize them into a comprehensive set of
initiatives that set a path for the young people to
compete. For we realize they are in a society that
is essentially unforgiving for a lack of education
and preparation. It is unacceptable to pass our
youth through high school with an inability to
compete as equals with young people across the
nation, regardless of ethnicity.
With LEADERSHIP in place COMMIT-
MENT is next. We will not turn our situation
around unless we transition our denial mode into
one of I am COMMITTED to help. Have you of-
fered your services to your Church, community
group, or started a new focus group to lift ouryoung people. For those professionals with good
jobs, are you volunteering your time and contrib-
uting financially to the Saginaw Promise, your
church programs, and other projects committed
to sound youth programs.
Next, we simply must GET INVOLVED to
make a difference. We have often heard of white
flight. There is also black flight. It does not mat-
ter so much as to your address where you sleep
as much as the address where you give your time
and talent. Please feel guilty if you are not giving
back to your community and our young people.
Time and space prohibit me from going on.
Perhaps I will get another opportunity to write.
Let me conclude by saying to the readers. I be-
lieve we must compete as equals. Preparation
and knowledge are keys to that competition. In
spite of the institutional barriers that still persist
we can continue breaking through barriers. Much
of what happens in the future depend so much ongetting this generation fully prepared with good
language skills, sound technical proficiency and
a sense of vision about where I want to go and
being tooled to reach my goals. My dream is
one day we can convene an expo where the many
program leaders can come together and commit
to leveraging our resources so we make the very
best programs to elevate the performance of our
young people individually and collectively.
Be sure to vote and remind others that the date is November 5.
Polls open at 7 a.m. To View S ample Ballot Visit www.saginaw-mi.com
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The City Council elections
are important in helping Saginaw
move in the right direction.
These councilmembers directly
influence what happens in
our neighborhoods. I moved
here with my family in 1999. We wanted to
live in a place that was not too big but had all
the activities and excitement of an urban area.
We fell in love with a historic old home in the
Heritage Square neighborhood. It is an amazinglydiverse neighborhood located in Old Town by
the courthouse, close to hospitals, restaurants,
businesses and we could walk to the Court Street
Theater. Parades come right down the street and
we can see the fireworks on Objibway Island.
Through my years living in the city of Saginaw
and working at Saginaw Valley State University,
I could see that although the economic strains
on this area continue, the people do not give up.
The neighbors dont always agree on issues but
they will come together to make Saginaw a better
place. We have improved our city park, cultivated
a community garden and watched out for each
other. Sometimes we had to bring our fight to
improve our neighborhood to City Council. That
is why I feel this election is important. We need
to have a City Council that really listens to the
citizens of Saginaw and will step up and actually
accomplish what needs doing. People love to
complain about City Council here in Saginaw.I am guilty of that too. I figure it is all right to
complain if you took the time to vote. I try to make
a difference with my vote. This year, we have
many choices for the four City Council seats. My
favorites are those people who have reached out
to my neighborhood and tried to communicate
that they want to help and get involved with the
people who really live in this city.
Election Day Tuesday November 5, is our
time as citizens to make a difference. If we want
Saginaw to change, then we need to vote for the
candidates that will take a stand and help to move
Saginaw in the right direction. I live in Heritage
Square Neighborhood, but I speak for all our
neighborhoods. I love my neighborhood and I
love Saginaw. I want the city council to represent
the voices of the people who live in the various
neighborhoods in our city. There is quite a list
of candidates competing for the open spots on
the City Council. I have seen some of them atevents and a few even came to our neighborhood
meetings. I asked people about who they think
would be a good choice and added that to what
I have read, heard, and have seen, to come up
with my best choices. My biggest problem this
year is that I have more than four favorites in
this election. It will be hard to narrow down my
choices. May the best man or woman win.
City Council Elections Important for NeighborhoodsBy Professor Elizabeth Hansen
Guest Columnist
FROM P 3, The Key Challenges Facing Saginaw
members must be committed to creating a
welcoming atmosphere for developers, while
simultaneously negotiating development
agreements that provide positive results for the
citizens. A Council member, who understands
the give and take of negotiations, rather than
making rigid demands, will be valuable to the
economic development process.
In summary, the key challenges facing
the next City Council are: selecting a City
Manager, addressing budgetary challenges
while preventing additional cuts to public safety
and other City services, and promoting further
economic development. The ideal City Council
candidate should be collaborative and visionary.
Experience in supervision, negotiations, budgets,
and advocacy is desirable. Equally important is
the ability to communicate clearly. Citizens cant
support a vision if they dont understand what the
vision is.
Obviously, all 19 candidates have a desire
to serve their community. There is hard work
involved in running for City Council. Attending
candidate forums, responding to candidate
surveys, creating fund-raising events to pay for
campaign materials, and conducting door to door
campaigns all require effort. However, once the
election is over the truly hard work really begins
for the newly elected Council.
Council members must be willing to hear
both sides of an issue. They must be willing to
openly advocate for the solutions they believe
will benefit the majority of citizens. Council
members should be committed to putting in the
time required to carry out the Citys business.
They must be willing to accept criticism because,
most assuredly, they will not be able to please all
the people all the time. Perhaps most important
of all, they must have a heart for this City, and
a belief that this City can again be a model of
greatness.
In the end, it comes down to you, the voter.
Are you willing to take the time to review
the candidates profiles, read their literature,
and consider their responses to candidate
questionnaires? Your choice of Council
candidates will determine the direction this
community takes. Please choose thoughtfully.
Library Millage Renewal - November 5thEncouraging reading, collecting and sharingthe history of the community, providing reliable
resources for students of all ages, helping
entrepreneurs with new businesses, being a
community gathering place, offering computers
and help for job and information seekers,
enriching and entertaining patrons with quality
programs - these are some of the major initiatives
of the Public Libraries of Saginaw. The library
gives the community the tools to improve lives.
On Tuesday November 5, the Public Libraries
of Saginaw has a millage renewal proposal on the
ballot. The renewal is for 1.2983 mills for ten
years and does not change the current tax rate.
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Be Sure To Vote for Saginaw City Council 2013
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Intersection of Business & Wealth
Saginaw Future Inc. received
during the IEDC Annual Conference
held in October, in Philadelphia, Penn.,
a Bronze Excellence in Economic
Development Award for its 2012 project
in the category of BRE- Single Event
for communities with populations of25,000 200,000 from the International
Economic Development Council
(IEDC).
The Excellence in Economic
Development Awards recognized
Saginaw Future as being one of the
leading organizations in the industry for innovation, creativity and
successful strategies, said IEDC Chair, Paul Krutko. These awards
are meant to honor the organizations and individuals who are dedicated
to making a positive change in their communities. This organization
uses creative solutions and inventive ideas, and offers other regions awonderful example to learn and benefit from. The award represents an
acknowledgment and appreciation for Saginaw Futures dedication to
continuous growth within itself, as well as improving the industry overall.
Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) is in the business of generating new
investment and job growth in Saginaw County, MI, USA. SFI works directly
with companies on projects, develops initiatives that will stimulate new
investment, and utilizes existing development tools to help spur growth.
In 2012, Morley Companies, a major area employer was experiencing
accelerated growth at a rapid pace. The group travel, performance
improvement, outsourced business processing, exhibits, displays andexperiences and market research provider had additional opportunities, but
had outgrown its current facilities. At the same time, AT&T, a worldwide
communications provider, was transitioning along with its customers
from a reliance on land line phone usage to the speed, reliability and
convenience of IP and wireless communication. AT&T, with a regional
hub in City of Saginaw and a service center in Saginaw Charter Township,
was considering options on how to best serve rapidly increasing mobile
customers and utilize assets.
Through its Corporate Watch Call program, SFI became aware of
and was able to assist both companies. AT&T consolidated in Downtown
Saginaw bringing jobs, foot traffic and energy. Morley Companiespurchased the AT&T building in Saginaw Charter Township, which went
from having a potentially vacant building to a new technical support
center. Saginaw County, the Great Lakes Bay Region and the State of
Michigan were able to retain both companies, which could have relocated
outside of the State.
Saginaw Future Inc. Receives Excellence
in Economic Development Award
Paul Krutko IEDC, JoAnn Crary, SFI;
Bryan T. Daniels, IEDC
Battle Creek - The Board of Trustees of
the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) hasselected La June Montgomery Tabron to be the
foundations next president and CEO, effective
Jan. 1, 2014. Ms. Tabron will become the 12th
leader, and first African-American to lead the
83-year old foundation, replacing Sterling
Speirn, who announced he is stepping down
on December 31 after heading the foundation
for nearly eight years.
After an extensive search that included
outstanding candidates from both the United
States and abroad, La June emerged as ournew leader because of her strengths in so many areas of the foundation,
and her deep and unwavering commitment to the foundations mission,
vision and values, said Rod Gillum, chair of the WKKF board. As our
executive vice president, La June has collaborated with the leadership
team to develop and implement WKKFs programming based on a deep
understanding of grantees local knowledge and needs of their community.
She has shown that she knows how to strike a balance between the board,
staff and grantees, all while holding our high standard for impact.
I am pleased to have this opportunity to serve and to lead this
wonderful foundation to make a difference in the lives of vulnerablechildren, said Ms. Tabron. Growing up in a family of ten children in
inner-city Detroit, I know first-hand the day-to-day challenges faced by
the families we seek to help. In so many ways, my own journey illustrates
the power and impact of what is possible with the right conditions.
Ms. Tabron began her career at the foundation as a financial controller.
Her drive and dedication to the mission of the foundation led to numerous
promotions, allowing her to expand her responsibilities to all of internal
operations including programming strategy and execution. Her leadership
in the place-based areas of Mississippi and New Orleans has resulted in
the launch of a strategic focus on the educational achievements of Young
Males of Color.Our founder, Will Keith Kellogg, was dedicated to improving life
outcomes for vulnerable children and communities while displaying
dignity and humility, continued Ms. Tabron. His words and deeds
emphasized the importance of putting people first. That remains central as
SEE P 8, Montgomery Tabron
La June Montgomery Tabron Named
President and CEO of W.K. Kellogg
FoundationIncredible journey at one of the nations most
prominent philanthropic foundations
La June Montgomery Tabron
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VetBizCentral Presents Annual VET
ConferenceVetBizCentral has announced the 8th annual small business
conference for veterans to be held on November 7, at the Michigan
State University Management Education Center, located at 811 West
Square Lake Rd., in Troy, Michigan, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The keynote
speaker is Kenneth Barrett, former naval captain, Chief Diversity
Officer, General Motors.
The conference highlights are:
Meet and greet opportunities with 20 major companies
Workshops
Doing business with tier 1 firms
Engaging with supplier diversity Financing
Corporate veteran certification
For additional information and to register, visit www.vetbizcentral.org
FROM P 7, Montgomery Tabron
we continue to implement our integrated strategic framework of funding,leveraging and elevating work that leads to healthy and well-educated
children and economically secure families. And we will continue to
focus on achieving racial equity through racial healing, and using civic
and community engagement as our primary mechanisms for effecting
sustainable change.
Apply Now for Advanced
Manufacturing Fast Start TrainingDelta College Corporate Services is offering a 160-hour Fast Start
training program scheduled for November 4, through December 3, in
Advanced Manufacturing to meet the needs of employers in the Great
Lakes Bay Region. This program will provide the training for you
to qualify for these jobs. Minimum starting pay rates (depending on
employer) are $12 per hour.
Advanced manufacturers may work with:
assembly operations
o parts selection
o alignment and assembly according to specifications
packaging operations set-upo manual break-down of pallets of material
o arranging/stacking/repackaging materials
o placing materials into containers and shipping cartons
packaging warehouse logistics
o operating a fork lift truck
o moving materials within/to and from warehouses
o manually stacking, repackaging, stretch wrapping and moving
boxes and pallets
The class schedule may vary, but it is planned Monday through
Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. There are 16 seats available. Delta College
Corporate Services will accept applications until the class is filled.
Program seats will be offered to the applicants who best meet the
candidate qualifications.
Cost of training is $2,400. Financial support may be available to
those who qualify through Michigan Works! Pell grants and federal
student loans are not available for this program. For additional
information, visit www.delta.edu/faststart/advanced-manufacturing.
Venture Start: Free Business Start-Up
SeminarThis is a free seminar designed for individuals who are considering
self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting a business. There
will be an introduction to the key characteristics of successful business
ownership, and what it takes to start and run a thriving business. Plus, you
will be provided with available resources to help launch new ventures in
Michigan. The 3 hour seminar will be held on Thursday, November 21 at
6 p.m. at the Hoyt Library, located at 505 Janes in Saginaw.
For more information, contact Lynn Heitkamp at the Hoyt Public
Library, 755-0904, ext. 822 (or use the librarys T.D.D. services for the
speech and hearing impaired at 755-9831). To register, call the MI-SBTDC
Region 5 office at 989-686-9597, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region5 andclick on training.
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Saginaw County Chamber of CommerceWelcomes New Members
The Korean War VoicesDelta College Q-TV to participate in Library of Congress Veterans
History Project with Korean War Veterans Interviews. For more
information on the Veterans History contact Przybylski at 989-686-9569
or visit the Veterans History Project website www.loc.gov/vets.
Vote for Rahmann Kelleyfor Saginaw City CouncilI am not a politician, I am a servant, andwhat we need is sensible decision makingthat will positively affect our cityseconomy, public safety, youth servicesand sense of community.
Congratulations to Eagle Scout IngramCongratulations to Justin William David Ingram who will be honoredat an Eagle Scout Court ceremony, by troop 304, on November 3, at
Center Road Church of Christ, 1325 N. Center, in Saginaw. Ingram
is one of four African-American young men in the Great Lakes Bay
Region who have become eagle scouts within the last two years.
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to connect people with good jobs, donating our time and talent, supporting the
underserved, and promoting innovative educational programs.
Because we believe the power of you creates limitless possibilities for us all.
Thats why we proudly support the Michigan Banner.
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Randy Henige (left) and Linda Sims of Consumers Energy presented a rebate check
of $71,400 to Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, Oct. 24. SVSU installed a
new chiller unit that resulted in significant energy savings to qualify for the rebate.
Jim Muladore, executive vice president for administration and business affairs,
accepted on behalf of SVSU. On a per square foot basis, SVSU has the lowest energycost of any university campus in Michigan.
SBA Roundtable on Small Business Lending
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Michigan Small Business &
Technology Development Center will offer a free TEAM SBA Roundtable on Small
Business Lending at Washtenaw Community College (SBTDC) Lawrence Morris
Building, located at 4800 E. Huron River Dr., in Ann Arbor, on November 6, 4 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m.
The roundtable gives current or prospective small business owners insight into
the SBA Guaranty Loan Program and the criteria used by loan officers to evaluate a
loan request. A team of experts will demystify the lending process, debunk the myths
about SBA programs, and share real life examples of successful loan applicants.
The roundtable is taught by experienced lenders with expertise in small business
and SBA financing. Whats unique about the roundtable is the access to the SBA
and small business lenders, said Gerald Moore, Michigan SBA District Director.
Every roundtable is different and each is tailored to the needs of the participants.
Its a very interactive process and one of our top rated training events. Over 2,000
clients have attended the roundtables since 1998. The roundtable is best suited tothose seeking financing for their business, have good credit, a solid business idea,
and some money to invest in the business. For more information call 734.547.9170.
SBA does not provide loan guarantees to real estate investment companies and
this topic will not be part of the discussion.
Award Nominations are Now Being
Accepted for the 10th Annual MichiganCelebrates Small Business Event
Nominations are now being
accepted for the 2014 Michigan
Celebrates Small Business
awards program, a prestigious
annual competition that recognizes successful growing
businesses and their supporters. The winners will be
honored at the 10th annual Michigan Celebrates Small
Business event on May 6, 2014. Last year, nearly 900
people attended the states premier awards program to
honor the awardees.
Michigan Celebrates Small Business fosters theentrepreneurial spirit in Michigan, says Carol Lopucki
State Director of the Michigan Small Business &
Technology Development Center. The awards program
provides an opportunity for business owners and
supporters of small businesses to nominate a company
that is growing and making an impact in Michigan.
The Michigan 50 Companies to Watch program
celebrates the states growth businesses. It is designed to
discover and honor the companies that make an impact
in their markets, in their communities and in the state.
Michigan Celebrates is seeking companies known for their
marketplace performance, innovation, philanthropy and
corporate culture. Michigan Celebrates Small Business
is also accepting nominations for the Innovation Award.
To be eligible for this award, the product or service must
have been developed by the applicant and earned revenue
for the first time during the previous three years.
All award nominations are due November 9 and can
come from service providers (such as attorneys, bankers,
accountants, public relations representatives, economic
development professionals, etc.) or companies mayapply directly as well. Nominees will receive an e-mail
with instructions to complete an online application by
November 29. To nominate a business for a Michigan
Celebrates award go to www.MichiganCelebrates.biz.
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November Long-Range Weather Forecast
for Great Lakes Bay Region
www.almanac.comNOVEMBER 2013: temperature 42 (1 above avg.);
precipitation 3 (0.5 above avg.); Nov 1-6: Rain, then
snow showers, cold; Nov 7-11: Rainy periods, mild; Nov
12-14: Snow showers, cold; Nov 15-20: A few showers,
mild; Nov 21-24: Rain, then snow showers, cold; Nov
25-27: Rainy, mild; Nov 28-30: Snow showers, cold.
Phone (989) 667-2000 Ext 341Direct (989) 460-0341
Fax (989) 667-0103
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.labadieauto.com
Labadie Buick Cadillac GMC
711 S. Euclid Ave. Bay City, MI 48706
Terry ReedSales Professional
Used Cars
Thanks for being so professional and respectful
of my time by taking time to allow me to choose
what was best for me. Keva Clark
Customer Keva Clark with Terry Reed,
Sales Professional
Washington - The Internal Revenue Service recently announced a delay
of approximately one to two weeks to the start of the 2014 filing season to
allow adequate time to program and test tax processing systems following
the 16-day federal government closure.
The IRS is exploring options to shorten the expected delay and will
announce a final decision on the start of the 2014 filing season in December,
Acting IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said. The original start date of the
2014 filing season was Jan. 21, and with a one- to two-week delay, the IRSwould start accepting and processing 2013 individual tax returns no earlier
than Jan. 28 and no later than Feb. 4.
The government closure came during the peak period for preparing IRS
systems for the 2014 filing season. Programming, testing and deployment
of more than 50 IRS systems is needed to handle processing of nearly 150
million tax returns. Updating these core systems is a complex, year-round
process with the majority of the work beginning in the fall of each year.
About 90 percent of IRS operations were closed during the shutdown,
with some major workstreams closed entirely during this period, putting the
IRS nearly three weeks behind its tight timetable for being ready to start the
2014 filing season. There are additional training, programming and testing
demands on IRS systems this year in order to provide additional refund
fraud and identity theft detection and prevention.
Readying our systems to handle the tax season is an intricate, detailed
process, and we must take the time to get it right, Werfel said. The
adjustment to the start of the filing season provides us the necessary time
to program, test and validate our systems so that we can provide a smooth
filing and refund process for the nations taxpayers. We want the public
and tax professionals to know about the delay well in advance so they can
prepare for a later start of the filing season.
The IRS will not process paper tax returns before the start date, whichwill be announced in December. There is no advantage to filing on paper
before the opening date, and taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much
faster by using e-file with direct deposit. The April 15 tax deadline is set
by statute and will remain in place. However, the IRS reminds taxpayers
SEE P 19, 2014 Tax Season
2014 Tax Season to Start LaterFollowing Government Closure
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Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.comwww.The GrowthCoach.com
Cleaning Services
Extreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335
Best ChoiceFloor Maintenance & Carpet [email protected]
Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-753-0411
ConstructionKingdom BuildersJim Shaey, 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 DesignsSundays BestYvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]
FinancialCity of Saginaw
Block Grant & Rehab Program1315 S. Washington Avenue, RoomSaginaw, MI 48601989-759-1530
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FloristsErikas Flowers214 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-9330www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com
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Funeral HomesDeisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151
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Home Health Care Services
Comforcare Home Care320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202Saginaw, MI 48607989.752.5502www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com
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Negocios~BusinessHispanic Business Inc. Names AT&T Best Company for Diversity
Dallas - AT&Ts* diversity com-
munity programs, and work with
minority-owned businesses make the
company a great place to work accord-
ing to Hispanic Business Inc., which recently
named it the Best Company for Diversity.AT&T made the No. 1 spot on the Hispanic
Business 2013 Best Companies for Diversity list.
The honor is based on AT&Ts community par-
ticipation, hiring and retention of diverse talent,
and for including minority-owned business in its
supply chain.
AT&Ts employee base consists of 38 percent
women and 39 percent people of color. Four of
our top executives are Hispanic, including Ralph
de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobil-
ity. Thus far in 2013, our Hispanic/Latino em-ployee group, HACEMOS, presented $261,500
in scholarships to high school students. In total,
HACEMOS has presented more than $2.5 mil-
lion in scholarships since 1999. Every year, they
host High Technology Day, a national event for
middle and high school students who are at risk of
dropping out. At this event, students learn about
the rewarding careers in science, technology, en-
gineering and math. More than 15,000 students
have participated in the program since 1999.Diverse, talented people -- coupled with the
companys inclusive culture, have long been key
to our success, said Debbie Storey, AT&T Chief
Diversity Officer. Because our customers, our
suppliers and our investors are diverse, we serve
them best when our workforce is diverse. When
they bring their unique perspectives to the table,
we all win.
Hispanic Business Inc. also recognized our
supplier diversity organization. The Supplier
Diversity initiative promotes, increases, andimproves the overall participation of minority,
women, and disabled veteran-owned business
enterprises in the supply chain. AT&T has been a
longstanding leader in supplier diversity by iden-
tifying and promoting diverse businesses for con-
tract opportunities and has numerous programs
in place to develop certified diverse suppliers. As
a result, AT&T exceeded its corporate goal one
year ahead of schedule spending $12 billion
with certified diverse suppliers in 2011 and $12.8billion in 2012. Our top Hispanic suppliers self-
reported that over 2,000 jobs have been created
supporting AT&T.
Its very important for us to work with di-
verse businesses whose owners and employees
come from all backgrounds. Diverse businesses
bring value to our company through their peo-
ples unique skills and fresh ideas, Storey said.
To support our rapidly changing business, we
aim to work with innovative, diverse companies
that can help take us to the next level. We look forcompanies that are unique and different whose
people can think on their feet, and can interact
with Fortune 500 companies.
To Jerome Buckley and staff,
I would like to offer my congratulations to you
as The Michigan Banner reaches the milestone ofits 10th year in publication.
The Banner fills an important role in our
community, particularly in keeping the public
up to speed concerning civic and philanthropic
endeavors which may not make the front page of
other, less community-oriented publications.
Being a part of the legislative process, I can
attest with certainly that Knowledge is power. In this age of information,
The Banner, in both its print and digital editions, ensures that the Saginaw
community - and beyond - has a very well-informed populace.Mr. Buckley, please keep up the good work!
Most Sincerely,
Nathan L. Medina
Policy Analyst
Michigan House of Representatives
Latina Among Twelve Chrysler Group Women Technical Leaders
Recognized at Annual Women of Color EventAuburn Hills- Susan Urquijo, Chrysler GroupVehicle Cost Engineer, was one of twelve female,
technical business leaders that recently received
honors this year for their career achievements at
the recent Women of Color STEM Conference, in
Dallas.
Urquijo is a native of Mexico City and current
Rochester Hills, resident. She was recognized in
the category, Technology Rising Stars. Technolo-
gy Rising Stars recipients are young women who
are helping to shape technology for the future.
Congratulations
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The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and falseadvertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the Latino
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Salud~Health
San Francisco - In observance of American
Diabetes Month this November, ophthalmologists
across the country are reminding the 25.8 million
Americans living with diabetes the leading
cause of new cases of blindness among adults age
20 to 74 years of the key steps they should take to
prevent vision loss.
Get a comprehensive dilated eye
examination from your ophthalmologist oncea year, regardless of your age.
In its early stages, diabetic retinopathy
often has no symptoms. A dilated eye exam
allows ophthalmologists medical doctors who
specialize in the diagnosis and medical and
surgical treatment of eye diseases to examine
the retina and optic nerve more thoroughly
for signs of damage before changes in vision
occur. Regularly monitoring eye health allows
ophthalmologists to begin treatment as soon as
possible if signs of disease do appear.
Maintain close-to-normal blood
glucose (sugar) levels.
High blood glucose damages the blood
vessels in the eyes. This damage can result in
swelling in the retina and the development ofabnormal blood vessels that can bleed and form
scar tissue. Additionally, when blood glucose
levels are too high, the shape of the eyes lens
can be affected, causing blurry vision that goes
back to normal after the blood glucose levels are
stabilized.
Maintain healthy blood pressure and
cholesterol levels.
High blood pressure and high cholesterol can
increase the risk of eye disease and vision loss.
Keeping both under control will help the eyes as
well as overall health.
Quit smoking.
Smokers are at an increased risk for diabetic
retinopathy and other diabetes-related eye
diseases. Exercise regularly.
Regular exercise can help the eyes stay as
healthy as possible while helping to control blood
glucose levels.
Careful diabetes management is the best way
to prevent vision loss.
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Arte y Cultura~Arts & Culture
Washington - Our America:
The Latino Presence in American
Art presents the rich and varied
contributions of Latino artists
in the United States since the
mid-20th century, when the
concept of a collective Latino identity began to
emerge. The exhibition is drawn entirely from the
Smithsonian American Art Museums pioneering
collection of Latino art. It explores how Latino
artists shaped the artistic movements of their
day and recalibrated key themes in American art
and culture. Our America presents a picture
of an evolving national culture that challenges
expectations of what is meant by American and
Latino. Our America will be on view through
March 2, 2014. The exhibition is organized by E.
Carmen Ramos, curator of Latino art.
The exhibition will tour to six cities after
Washington, D.C. A schedule of confirmed
venues is online at http://americanart.si.edu/
exhibitions/archive/2013/our_america, as are
links to a bilingual mobile website that includes
commentaries about artworks in the exhibition
and images of all the featured artworks and a
podcast series.
Source: Smithsonian American Art Museum
American Academy of Ophthalmology Urges People
with Diabetes to Take Steps to Prevent Vision Loss
Smithsonian Museum Features Major Exhibition ofModern and Contemporary Latino Art
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FROM P 13, 2014 Tax season
that anyone can request an automatic six-month extension to file their tax return.
The request is easily done with Form 4868, which can be filed electronically or on
paper.
IRS processes, applications and databases must be updated annually to reflect
tax law updates, business process changes, and programming updates in time for
the start of the filing season.
The IRS continues resuming and assessing operations following the 16-day
closure. The IRS is seeing heavy demand on its toll-free telephone lines, walk-insites and other services from taxpayers and tax practitioners.
During the closure, the IRS received 400,000 pieces of correspondence, on top
of the 1 million items already being processed before the shutdown.
The IRS encourages taxpayers to wait to call or visit if their issue is not urgent,
and to continue to use automated applications on IRS.gov whenever possible.
In the days ahead, we will continue assessing the impact of the shutdown on
IRS operations, and we will do everything we can to work through the backlog and
pent-up demand, Werfel said. We greatly appreciate the patience of taxpayers
and the tax professional community during this period.
Source: www. Irs.gov
DNR, Govs Office
Congratulate JRRichardson on TueborAward Distinction
MFPC presented
Richardson with its
2013 Tuebor Award in
recognition of his lead-
ership and commitmentto conservation, natural
resources and the econ-
omy
Lansing - What may
have seemed like im-
possible gaps to bridge
and unlikely friends to
make, throughout his
career J.R. Richardson
hasbringing togetherall the critical interests
of Michigans natural
resources.
Honoring over 30
years of service to the
forest products indus-
try the Michigan Forest
Products Council re-
cently presented Rich-
ardson, currently Chairman of the Timber Advisory Council,
with the 2013 Tuebor Award.MFPCs Tuebor award is presented to an individual, who
through his or her leadership has demonstrated commitment to
the integrity of Michigans natural resources, and whose legacy
has sought solutions to the problems faced by those who depend
on the states natural resources. Past recipients of the Tuebor
award include Senator Debbie Stabenow, former Senate Major-
ity Leader Ken Sikkema and former Governor Jennifer Gran-
holm.
When people step up to protect our natural resources, fur-
ther hunting and fishing opportunities and help manage the ac-
tivities of the department charged with protecting conservation,
they deserve great honor. J.R. Richardson is at the pinnacle of
that effort, said Dennis Muchmore, Governor Snyders Chief
of Staff.
Michigan Forest Products Council
Chairman Mike Sussman (left) pres-
ents the councils 2013 Tuebor Award
to J.R. Richardson, current chair of
both the Natural Resources Commis-
sion and the Timber Advisory Council.
When youre green, your growing. When youre ripe, you rot.
Ray Kroc - American businessman who joined McDonalds and built it into
the most successful fast food operation in the world
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Dr. Jack Nash has
been practicing den-
tistry for over 35 years.
He is a graduate of the
University of Michigan
Dental School. To ask
Dr. Nash dental ques-
tions write to him at:Dr. Jack W. Nash, POB
1442, Saginaw, MI
48607, or email him at [email protected].
All opinions discussed in these articles are
those of Dr. Nash; treatment options should
be discussed with an individuals personal
dentist.
Dear Dr. Nash:
I just got back from my dentists office
and I am upset. I had a crown and root canalperformed about 10 years ago and now my
dentist says I need to have the crown retreat-
ed and a new crown done. I thought a crown
was permanent and that root canals were
Fool Proof and lasted forever. Should I
get a second opinion or maybe even find a
new dentist? Jwan
Jwan:
I am sorry to see that your root canal has
to be redone but this happens in dentistryfrom time to time. With the root canal spe-
cialist using High Tech equipment such as
microscopes and titanium files the success
rate for a root canal is over 90% so that means
there is about a 10% chance of a root canal
failure. Hopefully the root canal can just be
retreated and done over again in a conven-
tional manner but there are times you will ac-
tually have to have the end of a root sectionedoff to rid the tooth of an infection. When the
end of the root is removed this procedure is
called a Root End. The root end sounds
very painful, but I assure you they are much
less traumatic than you would think.
In regards to the crown being done over,
it may be due to tooth decay or oral fluids
leaking into or under the old crown. The
mouth is a very violent environment. In the
mouth you have ex-treme changes of
heat, cold, constant
crushing of objects,
grinding and mash-
ing just to name a
few. The life of a
crown varies from
person to person
depending on their
diet, medicationsand stress levels that
may result in grinding the teeth.
So Jwan, the answer to your question
about should the crown and root canal have
lasted a lifetime, twenty years ago when life
expectancy was shorter you could say a den-
tal procedure was permanent, but with our in-
creased life expectancy I now tell my patients
that their restoration will serve them well formany years.
Until next time my friends, stay healthy
and safe.
Dr. Nash
Dr. Jack W. Nash, DDS FAGD, 1320
S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan
48601-2591 - Office - 989.752.1200 Fax-
989.752.2481
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Millions of American children are indesperate need of the window of opportunity
for success that Head Start and Early Head Start
can provide. Through the Dollar Per Child
Campaign, the National Head Start Association
(NHSA) ensures that the voices of these at-risk
children and their families are heard. Only
Dollar Per Child contributions fund NHSAs
advocacy efforts and NHSA is the only national
organization advocating for Head Start and Early
Head Start. The goal is to raise one dollar for
each of the one million children in Head Startand Early Head Start programs across the nation.
Compared with almost any other national
commitment, Americas investment in Head Start
is small, but its return is huge.
Here are some of the things your Dollar Per
Child contributions have enabled NHSA to do
recently:
Organize Stroll-in and Hands-in
activities on a national scale to show the effects
of sequestration.
Represent the interests of head Start
Children on more than 300 Congressional visits
on Capitol Hill in 2013.
529 media pieces, letters to the editor
and op-eds, were directly supported by the
NHSA media team, in the first five months of
2013 alone.
Send more than 200,000 messages to
Members of Congress and President Obama in
2013. Perhaps, most importantly of all, provide
a unified voice for millions of Head Start children.
Recognizing States and Programs:
A national DPC mobilization committee has
been formed to mobilize a national fundraising
campaign. They will work with state associations
and local programs. You can track their progress
on the leaderboard.
At the NHSA Parent Conference in December
2013, the states will be recognized, and honored
that have met or exceeded one dollar per everychild in their state. At the opening session of the
Annual Head Start Conference in May 2014,
programs and states will be invited to bring the
results of their Dollar Per Child campaigns before
thousands of their colleagues.
Year-round Webinars:Throughout the year NHSA will host special
Dollar Per Child Webinars and phone calls in
which members of the Mobilization Committee
will share local efforts, and in which local
programs can get advice about how to best
organize their local efforts.
NHSA will keep the community informed
about the advocacy efforts and will offer many
opportunities for input and conversation about
their efforts.
Get involved today!Interested in contributing to Dollar per Child,
but not sure how to get involved? Visit http://
www.nhsa.org/advocacy/advocacy/dollar_per_
child.
Sabrina Beeman-JacksonSaginaw ISD Head Start/EarlyHead Start Program Director
NHSAS Dollar Per Child Campaign
Our children are our greatest resource andHead Start grants help them reach their full
potential.
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Former United States Senator
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This is part one
of a four-part se-ries depicting real
life issues that have
a mental health
component. Each
segment in the se-
ries uses an inter-
pretive narrative
technique, essen-
tially a short story
that illustrates a
particular mental
health issue. In this
segment categories of emotional attachment will
be explored, with specific attention paid to the
concept of Insecure Disorganized Attachment.
Without warning the boy feels a rumbling,
like an earthquake stirring-up a gravitational im-
balance thats ready to blow at any moment. Sud-
denly hes transported through a vortex in time
The old man is nestled into a creaky, crotch-
ety rocking chair. Hes feeling his age and down-right cranky. Hes tired. Hes always tired and
frail, and he wants to be left alone. He goes
deeply inside himself to a place of peace and
comfort, an ocean of wisdom where he can no-
tice and observe but doesnt have to react. Hes
breathing slowly and deeply, and hes conscious
of his body sensations of hunger, tightness in
his shoulders and a sharp pain in his bent arthritic
fingers.
There is an old recurring memory that comes
to him in his moments of reflection, a young boyno more than 18 months is playing outside while
his mother is hanging the wet laundry out to dry
in the summer sun. He sees a puppy dog frolick-
ing down the street and toddles away to join in
the play. The puppy is full of mischief and leads
the toddler away in a joyous game of chase, but
the boy has walked several blocks unnoticed,getting increasingly closer to a busy street, cars
speeding past the intersection unaware of the
toddlers imminent danger.
A kindhearted neighbor driving home from
the grocery store spots him and stops her car; she
gets out and beckons him over with her warm
smile and pleasant voice. He walks over will-
ingly, unaware of how close he came to a peril-
ous accident. Though she doesnt know the child,
she brings him home to keep him safe and call
the police. After a time the mother arrives at the
neighbors home, she appears angry and screams,
Whered you get him?! and yanks him up on
her hip as she marches off, muttering.
The child looks back at the neighbor and for
the first time that day, he has fear in his eyes. He
would have many such days.
At a very young age the little boy learned
that nurturing from his mother would not be
forthcoming and it may be safest for him to be
with his mother from a distance. He would noticeher comings and goings but would not betray his
discomfort. The worst part was the men, the ill-
tempered strangers who would hurt his momma
and make her cry. After each of those episodes,
momma would hold him close for a while, then
push him away. He began to crawl backwards to-
ward momma, looking the other way. He would
sometimes approach momma with his head
down, eyes averted and then suddenly turn away.
This is a scenario that describes an Insecure
Disorganized Attachment. Mothers in this pro-file typically have a history of abuse that is un-
resolved and untreated. Therefore, the potential
for re-enactment of abuse/neglect themes with
the child is high. This does not necessarily mean
the mother will abuse her child, more often than
not it means the traumatized mother is not able
to accurately assess safety and risk due to brainfunctions related to emotions and decision mak-
ing being damaged.
Four main categories of emotional attach-
ment include:
Secure children in this profile are confident
and play freely. They seek out their mother for
comfort, will restore to an outward orientation,
and will resume play. The mother and child have
simply fallen in love with each other.
Insecure-Avoidant Children in this profile
will not seem to notice mothers comings and go-
ings. They have learned that nurturing will not be
forthcoming and that it is safest for them to be
with mother only from a distance.
Insecure-Ambivalent Children in this
category have no effective strategies for sooth-
ing, they are simply unable to accept mothers
attempts to comfort and calm them. They may
vacillate between wanting mother and pusher her
away. Mother is inconsistent and unpredictable.
Insecure Disorganized This category con-tains elements of the above insecure styles, but is
qualitatively more disturbed. Abuse and neglect
is part of the family history and may go back for
several generations.
While relationships between parents and
children are complex and unique across families,
it is important to note that help is available for
those struggling. Saginaw County Community
Mental Health Authoritys (SCCMHA) Fam-
ily Services Unit collaborates with families us-
ing compassionate family-centered approachesand delivers effective community based mental
health services that empower families and chil-
dren to reach their optimal potential. For more
information on the Family Service Unit and ser-
vices available at SCCMHA, call 989-797-3400.
The Process of Falling in LoveBy Bo White, MSW
Disability or the Uniqueness of the Individual?Michigan Banner Teen Refresh Archive
By Erika PaxtonThe Michigan Banner Media Intern
Have we really stepped ahead in time with
our methods of handling things like disabilities?
For years disabilities werent even recognized,
people were just looked at as being a little slow,
odd, strange, ignored, or were maybe even mis-
treated. Not until recent times have people with
disabilities been able to live as any other member
of societyor are they really?
If you cannot see the disability, then the per-
son must not be disabled or so that seems to be
a common way for people to think. Maybe it is
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The Saginaw
County GreatStart Collabora-
tive recently pre-
sented parent
leader, Yalonda
Freeman, with the
Great Start Par-
ent Member of
the Year Award at
its annual board
meeting. Freeman
was nominated byfellow parent co-
alition members and chosen by the Great Start
Collaborative Executive Committee to receive
the award.
Ive never been honored for anything be-
fore, Freeman said. It made me feel like the
community appreciates the efforts that parents
make not just myself but all parents.
The Great Start Parent Member of the Year
Award goes to a parent, grandparent or guardian
who is involved in the Parent Coalition and mak-
ing a difference in the lives of children and the
greater community. Freeman has been involved
in the Great Start Parent Coalition for 5 years,
serving on the Great Start Collaborative as a par-
ent board member and representing parents on
the Great Start Collaborative Executive Commit-
tee Team.
Yalonda has been a dedicated parent leader
within the Great Start Collaborative and Parent
Coalition for several years, said Saginaw GreatStart Collaborative Director Julie Kozan. Ive
truly enjoyed working with her and am happy to
see her receive such a deserved award.
Freeman became involved with the coali-
tion after attending a Great Start Parent Coali-
tion community training event. I was going to
peek my head in for a quick minute, but I really
enjoyed the information and resources that were
being shared and stayed for the whole training,Freeman explained. I connected with the other
parents and decided I wanted to check out what
other things they were doing.
The Great Start Parent Coalition supports
parent leadership and networking and brings par-
ent voices to the table to help create a stronger
early childhood system, said Jill Armentrout,
Parent Liaison for the coalition. The volunteer
organization is always looking for more parents
to represent the entire community, and Yalonda
is always interested in mentoring new parentsand spreading the word about Great Start. She
cares very much about her family, children and
her community.
Freeman said attending parent trainings on
topics like leadership, education, and advocacy
helped her better connect with her daughters
teachers. I became more involved in my daugh-
ters school because she kept having trouble,
she explained. Communicating with her teach-
ers more frequently helped me keep up with her
behaviors which were affecting her academics.
Now she is doing better academically because
she has more support behaviorally.
Freemans experience within the school sys-
tems as a parent and prior member of the Saginaw
County Head Start Policy Council, as well as her
belief in the importance of prevention and early
intervention services to address social-emotional
and more complex mental health issues, guided
her to become a parent leader with the Saginaw
Max System of Care as well, where she servesas the Secretary of the Empowered to Reach and
Teach Families Team (ERTFT).
Saginaw Max System of Care is a collabora-
tive initiative made up of the major child-serving