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Leading in Diversity Empowering Communities and Changing Lives

Volume 8 Number 19 The Michigan Banner October 1, 2011 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

Project LAUNCH p. 3

Kendrick D. Kemp p. 7

Representative Stacy Erwin Oakes p. 10

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Proposed AT&T, T-Mobile Merger a Win forMichigan Minorities

The wireless communications industry has been a true game changer for our society. Itimpacts how we stay in touch, how we learn new information and how we live our lives.Thanks to high-speed wireless broadband, a mobile device can do just about anything adesktop computer can. The industry is innovating quickly but there are still those peoplein disadvantaged communities across Michigan and across the nation who are not part of the digital revolution. That could change dramatically once a proposed merger betweentelecommunications companies AT&T and T-Mobile finally gets the seal of approval fromthe federal government.

The proposed merger stands to provide the affordable, expanded access residents acrossour country, in areas similar to Michigan, need, promising to bring AT&Ts 4G LTE,the fastest wireless broadband technology available, to more than 97 percent of the U.S.

population. According to a study published by the Pew Internet and the American LifeProject, African Americans and Latinos rely on their mobile devices for internet access more heavily than other ethnic groups, meaning the benefits of the merger and an expanded network from a provider such as AT&T willimpact the traditionally underserved minority communities more than most.

The combination of AT&T and T-Mobile USA will be a win for Michigan wireless consumers, said JimMurray, President of AT&T Michigan. It will provide improved service quality, expanded 4G LTE deploymentand the next generation in mobile broadband. Because of the added scale, spectrum and resources that will

come from the deal, AT&T can commit to extending its 4G LTE build in urban and rural communities throughoutour state. AT&T and T-Mobile USA customers will see service improvements - including improved voicequality. This transaction will increase spectrum efficiency to increase capacity and output, which can help toimprove service.

This transaction expands network capacity available to customers, which will not only improve service but also ensure continued competitive pricing and innovation in a market where demand is extremely high andgrowing rapidly, Murray continued.

In addition, AT&T recently committed that after the closing of its proposed merger with T-Mobile, it will bring back 5,000 wireless call center jobs to the United States that today are outsourced to other countries. Thisis the single largest commitment by an American company to bring jobs back to the U.S. since the economiccrisis began in 2008. AT&T has also pledged that the merger will not result in job losses for any of AT&Tsor T-Mobiles U.S. wireless call center employees who are on the payroll of either company at the time themerger closes. Expanded wireless coverage and increased speeds are critical for companies as they add to their workforce to better compete and do business, Murray said. Michigans communications infrastructure is animportant building block as so many in our state and local communities work to turn our economy around. AtAT&T, we are committed to helping Michigans economic recovery.

1961-2011 p. 2

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Sunday, October 9, 2011Noon 5 pm

Its our birthday,and the party is for you.

Come celebrate with us!

W er e y ou a Delta student in the 60s? Come to the 60s Class Reunion.If y ou attended or gr aduated f r om Delta College in the ear ly 60s, join us f or an inf or mal ( but r eally f un!) r eunion.Come to the f r ont of the Libr ar y at 1:30pm. Y oull be gr eeted by Mar sha Guldenzoph-Sw iss, Class of 1962.W ell get a group photo tak en and hav e a chance to per use a collection of photos, y ear book s, and other documents f r om Delta s past. Plus, cook ies and punch w ill be ser v ed. Join us!

Here is just a handful of the fun things to do: participate in a campus-widescavenger hunt

meet Cli ord the Big Red Dog, CuriousGeorge and other PBS friends

extract DNA from a strawberry

get a massage, u shot and yourblood pressure checked

play our Angry Birds carnival game

tour the new Delta Sculpture Walk andrenovated courtyard

connect with old friends at theCollegiate sta reunion

enjoy performances by local dancers,musicians and entertainers

and much, much more

Visit www.delta.edu/birthdayparty

for more details.All activities are free and open to the public.

This event is sponsored by theDelta College Foundation and Chemical Bank.

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In This IssueProject LAUNCH ..................................................................................Page 3Editorial ................................................................................................Page 8Opinion & Commentary .......................................................................Page 9Health News.........................................................................................Page 12-15Entertainment.......................................................................................Page 21

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Making a Difference in the Life of a ChildProject LAUNCH Michigan is making a difference in the

lives of the children in our state and community. A federally-funded program, Project LAUNCH has numerous services toenable the child to reach their potential in every way: physical,social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive. The focused 5 goalsof Project LAUNCH to make this happen are:

Giving you better access to screening tests to track yourchilds development, assessments, and services.

Providing services that have proven to be helpful (calledevidence-based practices).

Teaching people who work with young children abouthealthy physical, social, emotional, and behavioraldevelopment.

Improving the service system by working with areapediatricians, educators, child care providers, etc.

Helping more children get ready to do well in school.In the words of Elizabeth Milton, Project LAUNCH wellness

coordinator, our children are not lost or forgotten. Her passion tosee change happen is demonstrated in her tireless quest for positivelife changes of the child and the family through Project LAUNCH.

For additional information the website of Project LAUNCH

is www.projectlaunchsaginaw.org, and Elizabeth Milton can becontacted at 989-399-7457. Also, be sure to check out the MichiganBanner Media Minds interview with wellness coordinator,Elizabeth Milton @ www.themichiganbanner.wordpress.com.

Child Health Day Dia de la Salud del NinoOn October 3, the nation celebrates Child Health Day. This year why not try something

new and be a green kid? Green is more than just a color. It also means taking those specialsteps to protect the environment that includes the land, water, and the air we breathe. So, whatcan you do?

Enjoy the earth and eat some of the healthy delicious food it produces. Put your computer to sleep instead of leaving it on with the screensaver running. Unplug the chargers for your phone and MP3 player when youre not using them. Ride your bike when you can. Turn off the water when youre brushing your teeth.Source: kidshealth.org


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At Dow, we are committed to the success of the Great LakesBay Region. When we invest in our community, we invest in ourfuture. Whether we support events and organizations, collaborateon high-priority needs, or get involved through volunteering,we are the Human Element Dow people bonding with ourcommunities to make good things happen. Dow is proud to bepart of building a brighter tomorrow.

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Dow Joins 100Kin10 in Goal to Create 100,000 STEM TeachersCollaborative movement takes action on Presidents call to educate

MIDLAND- The Dow ChemicalCompany (NYSE: DOW) recently announcedit is joining more than 80 organizationsaround the U.S. as part of 100Kin10, acollaborative movement to support thenational imperative of preparing, deployingand supporting 100,000 new, best-in-classscience, technology, engineering and math(STEM) teachers in the next 10 years.

Dow, through its philanthropic arm,The Dow Chemical Company Foundation,is pledging $500,000 over three years to100Kin10, whose mission is to reverse our countrys decades-long decline in STEMsubjects, to ensure all children have the basicSTEM literacy to be full participants in our economy and democracy, and to enableour countrys students to address the most

pressing national and global challenges.

The most highly trained and knowledgeableteachers and a substantial supply of them are an essential element to ensuring the U.S.can educate and employ the best and brightestSTEM candidates to create jobs and inspireinnovation here in America, said Bo Miller,Dows global director of corporate citizenshipand president of The Dow Chemical CompanyFoundation. Dow is honored to partner withso many others from various sectors whoshare our passion for educating tomorrows

workforce and for providing Americas youththe absolute best teachers, mentors and rolemodels. President Obama during his Sateof the Union address in January put out a callto prepare 100,000 new teachers in the fieldsof STEM education over the next 10 yearsto prepare U.S. students to address the most

pressing national and global challenges and toensure all children have the basic STEM literacy

necessary to be full participants in our economyand our democracy.Inspired by this need and the Presidents

charge, 100Kin10 is taking action: both to build the movement for 100,000 new STEMteachers and to chart a new way to respond tourgent public calls for change. The cross-sector group of non-profits, school districts, charter management organizations, foundations andcorporations will focus on three challenges of

improving STEM education: increasing thesupply of qualified teachers, keeping teachers inthe classroom with incentive programs for top

performers, and getting the public to realize thatSTEM education is an important issue.

Dows commitment to 100Kin10 alignsdirectly with the companys most recent STEMinvestments announced at the Clinton GlobalInitiative America meeting this past June:Stepping Up STEM for Students, Teachersand Jobs. Dow committed to helping scale up

two initiatives: Support for the ChemicalEducation Foundations You Be TheChemist challenge and the National ScienceTeacher Associations (NSTA) New ScienceTeacher Academy; as well as a partnershipwith Louisiana Community and TechnicalCollege Foundation and the Iberville ParishSchool Board to support of the constructionof a technical/vocational junior college near

Plaquemine, La.In September, Dow also announced itssole sponsorship of the 44th InternationalChemistry Olympiad (IChO), which will take

place July 2012, and is natural follow on to theCompanys participation as a global sponsor of the 2011 International Year of Chemistry(IYC). This marks only the second time theOlympiad, which brings together high schoolstudent teams from more than 70 nations for

the ten-day event of exams, laboratory work and scientific and cultural excursions, has

been held in the U.S.Education is a vital piece to a sustainable

community and the fundamental enabler of innovation, and Dow supports national, state/

provincial and local programs that return themost value to its communities and tomorrowsworkforce. To learn more about Dows effortsto support STEM education, please visitwww.dow.com/education.

Herbert H. Dow, the founder of Dow, oncesaid, If you cant do it better, why do it?This is the attitude that has driven Dow peoplethroughout the Dows more than 100-year

history. Its all about pushing the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible to passionatelyinnovate what is essential to human progress.Over the years, the innovative solutions have

served customers across the globe and helpedaddress many of the worlds most challenging

problems.

At Dow, we believe that connectingchemistry and innovation can generate newways to solve challenges and exceed customer expectations. We believe that taking the extra

step to be socially responsible does not holdus back, but instead sets us apart. We believein the worth of our people, in the value of each individual employee and their differing

experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.We believe in the power of difference. Everyday, we strive to build a culture that embracesinnovation, responsibility and diversity.

Beliefs & Culture


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100 Disability Conditions Fast-TrackedBy Cynthia W. Edwards Social SecurityPublic Affairs Specialist

Flint - Heressome important newsif youre applyingfor Social Securitydisability benefitsfor yourself or aloved one. Thereare 100 conditions,which qualify for an

expedited process known as CompassionateAllowances. Compassionate Allowances,which began in December 2007, are a way toquickly identify diseases and other medicalconditions that, by definition, meet SocialSecuritys standards for disability benefits.

We have an obligation to award benefits quickly to people whose medicalconditions are so serious they clearly meetour disability standards, said Michael J.

Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. Weare now able to do precisely that for 100 severeconditions.

The Compassionate Allowances conditionsare developed from information received at

public outreach hearings, and from the SocialSecurity and Disability Determination Servicecommunities, medical and scientific experts,and the National Institutes of Health. We also

consider which conditions are most likely tomeet our definition of disability.

By definition, these illnesses are sosevere that we dont need to fully develop theapplicants work history to make a decision,said Commissioner Astrue. As a result,Social Security has eliminated this part of theapplication process for people who have acondition on the list, and we can award benefitsmuch more quickly.

The Compassionate Allowances initiativeis one of two parts of the agencys fast-track system for certain disability claims.When combined with the Quick DisabilityDetermination (QDD) process, SocialSecurity last year approved the claims of more than 100,000 people, usually in lessthan two weeks. This year, the agency expectsto fast-track nearly 150,000 cases. Under

QDD, a predictive model analyzes specificelements of data within the electronic claimsfile to identify claims where there is a high

potential the claimant is disabled and whereevidence of the persons allegations can bequickly and easily obtained.

For more information on CompassionateAllowances, including a list of all 100conditions, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances.

Underground Railroad, Inc. has beenchosen to receive a $20,000 grant fromThe Mary Kay Foundation as part of their organizations annual $3 millionnational domestic violence grant program.Underground Railroad is one of 150 domesticviolence organizations participating in the

program. The grant will be used for operatingfunds for emergency shelter services and its24/7 crisis hotline.

This grant is such a blessing toUnderground Railroad in a variety of ways,

said Valerie Hoffman, CEO, Not only doesit make up for a reduced state funding thisyear but also gives us hope and strength tocontinue what we do. Domestic violence isnot going away and deserves very seriousattention. Programs to help battered women

and their children require a lot of resources.Thats why we are so thankful The Mary KayFoundation is helping us help families inSaginaw County.

Domestic Violence Outlook According to the second Mary Kay Truth

About Abuse national survey conductedin March 2011, domestic violence sheltersindicate the economic downturn has increaseddemand for services. Shelters also report, theability to raise funds and provide services will

be hampered into 2012. Due to the economy,

the survey also revealed: 80 percent of domestic violence sheltersnationwide (more than three out of four) reportan increase in women seeking assistance fromabuse, and most attribute this to financial issues.

76 percent of domestic violence shelters

(three out of four) indicate their funding hasdecreased.

65 percent of women in shelters cantfind employment due to the economy.

56 percent of shelters note the abuseis more violent now than before the economicdownturn.

In light of the economic downturn andalarming increases in domestic violence,The Mary Kay Foundations mission ismore critical than ever before. UndergroundRailroad has helped so many women and

their families in Saginaw County. Weknow they will use these funds to benefiteven more domestic violence survivorsand their children and help end domesticviolence, said Jennifer Cook, The Mary KayFoundation board member.

Underground Railroad, Inc. Receives $20,000 As Part Of $3 MillionNationwide Grant From The Mary Kay Foundation

To Combat Domestic Violence In Saginaw, MI Mary Kay shelter grant program to help many of the 61,000 domestic violence survivors assisted each day in the United States


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We All Should Invest In The Saginaw PromiseBy Kendrick D. Kemp

Fundraising iswell underway for theSaginaw Promise asthe Promise Authorityand volunteers setout to raise $1.5million dollars over the next two years tosupport scholarships

for students graduating from the Saginawschools. When you break it down, thisobjective is very feasible. To raise $500,000in our first year could be as simple as 500

businesses contributing $1,000, or 1,000 businesses donating $500 each. Ideally,everyone in the community would want tocontribute meaning a smaller investment bythose who can afford to give more. Withthe support of the public and private sectors,

individuals and groups, contributions to thePromise could be minimal.Unlike the Kalamazoo Promise, whose

scholarships are supported by anonymousdonors, the Saginaw Promise Authoritymust raise the funds from those who see theeconomic benefits of offering scholarshipsto students. Since the introduction of theKalamazoo Promise is 2005, the KalamazooPublic School District has grown by more

than 2,200 new students, and KalamazooCounty has increased by more than 11,000new residents. The Kalamazoo community

is flourishing at a time when most urban areasare experiencing negative population shifts anda decline in student enrollment. In contrast,since the year 2000, the city of Saginaw haslost more than 10,000 people. In our heyday,Saginaw was home to nearly 99,000 residents.Today, that number is just above 51,000. Thesenumbers are staggering when you think of theloss in education funding as well as tax and

business revenues.The Saginaw Promise is our opportunity to

reverse the attrition of families moving out of the city and students moving out of the district.Its an important next step to make sure thatour young people graduating from high schoolhave the opportunity to go to college or enroll in a vocational training program. Morecollege graduates could mean less crime, moreopportunities for students, new businesses,

and growing colleges. Although the SaginawPromise supports students seeking a higher education anywhere in the state, we believethat it is our local colleges and universitiesthat will benefit most from increased studentenrollment. But it will take a collaborativeeffort on the part of parents and educators,as well as the private sector, to maximize the

potential of the Promise. And yes, the privatesector has a stake in this as well. Think about it,

an educated populous able to meet the demandsof our local employers. Trained workers whocan live, eat, shop and work at home in the

entire Great Lakes Bay area.In August, the Promise Zone Authority

kicked-off its fundraising campaign andhas enlisted the help of area churches,

businesses and community representatives.Many have stepped to the plate by either donating money, volunteering their time,or both. The Promise is receiving donationseveryday from families and individuals whosee the potential of the program, none moresignificant than the contributions made byteachers. Despite difficult economic times,the Saginaw Education Association teachershave pledged more than $13,000 through

payroll deductions. They understand the potential of new families moving into the areaas it relates to jobs. The Promise Authority islooking for other employee groups to do thesame. Our goal is to get everyone involved

with the understanding that this initiativewill take the support of the entire communityand in the end it is the entire community thatwill benefit.

To donate to the Saginaw Promise, sendcontributions to The Community Foundation,c/o the Saginaw Promise, 1 Tuscola St., Ste.100, Saginaw MI 48607. To inquire aboutthe Promise or to help with our fundraisingefforts, call (989) 980-3232. No contribution

is too small and is greatly appreciated.The Saginaw Promise is an investment in

our economy, our students, and our future.

Entrepreneurs Learn How to Launch a Small BusinessThe Michigan Small Business &

Technology Development Center GreatLakes Bay is pleased to offer a freeFundamentals of Starting a Business seminar at Hoyt Library at 505 Janes Avenue inSaginaw, on October 27, from 6:00 p.m. to8:30 p.m.

This seminar is designed for individuals

who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their

business. Delivered in a workshop format,this introductory session helps aspiringentrepreneurs assess their abilities to leadand manage a company, as well as evaluatemarket and sales potential for their products/services. The basics of business ownership are

introduced along with resources available tohelp launch new ventures in Michigan.

For more information about MI-SBTDC,resources, other seminars, or to register for seminars online, go to www.misbtdc.org/training or call 989.686.9597. Pre-registration is required.


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Editorials City of Saginaw Election 2011

By Pastor Charles H. Coleman, D.C.E.For The Michigan Banner

There are manythat will tell you thatthis is not an importantelection because weare not electing aPresident. Others willtell you that this is notan important election

because they dontthink the right people are running. Otherswill tell you that this is not an importantelection because they think that no one paysattention to local elections. All of this isfalse.

This may be one of the most importantelections to face our community in many

years. This election comes at a time whenthere is a synergy towards rebuilding andrestructuring our community in ways thatwill impact it for generations to come. Thiselection will show who cares about our community and who wants to see it moveforward.

There has been much said about thedirection that the City of Saginaw is taking,and how that direction impacts those of usthat live in the City. This conversation alsocovers how the direction of the City impactsnot just the surrounding communities, but

the Great Lakes Bay Region. The people, whowe elect to represent the CITY OF SAGINAW,must represent the City of Saginaw. Whiledecisions made at the table impact manyoutside of the City, the primary responsibilityis to insure that it is a good decision for theCitizens of the City of Saginaw. There aretimes when what is good for the City is goodfor others, but there are times when what isgood for others is not good for the City. Thoseelected to the Council must understand that.Individuals elected to the City Council mustremember that they represent the entire Cityof Saginaw. Decisions that benefit the EastSide must also be good for the West Side.Decisions that benefit the South Side must also

be good for the North Side. Decisions at theCouncil Table should have no sides other thanthe right side. People elected to the table mustunderstand that.

Many of us are excited about the directionthat the Board of Education is taking. We havean opportunity to reshape the Board in thiselection. Several sitting members, Mr. RonSpess and Mr. Norman Braddock, have servedadmirably for many years, but have decidedto move on. We appreciate their many yearsof service. With Dr. Carlton Jenkins, the CitySchools are taking exciting and aggressive

steps toward improvements. This work mustcontinue. In order to rebuild our community,we must have strong and effective schools.Those individuals elected to the Board of Education must understand the importanceof quality schools to the entire community,and be committed to working towardinsuring that all students of the system havean opportunity for a quality education. Allof our children must have the opportunityto succeed, and it is the responsibility of theBoard to insure that this happens.

Lets take a good hard look at theCandidates, and what they stand for. Dontvote for someone because they are the rightcolor, or the right gender. Dont vote for

someone because they are your friend, or a friend of a friend of a friend. Vote for people who you are confident will makegood decisions at the tables for all citizensof our community. If they are not willing tocome to where you are to discuss why theywant your vote, then that tells you how theyfeel about you and your issues. Invite thecandidates to your neighborhoods, to your churches, and to your communities. Lets

hear from them, and lets vote for the BEST candidates.

Zion Missionary Baptist Church Quality of LifeSupport Ministry Sponsors V.A. Program

On Tuesday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Zion MissionaryBaptist Church, located at 721 Johnson Street, Saginaw, Pastor RodrickA. Smith, will sponsor a presentation in the Austin Fellowship Hall

by Sandra Dale, of Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Administration Hospital.The presentation is open to the public with a special invitation to

all current and past service men and women and their families. For more information call 989-777-4861.


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The Michigan Banner recently started aVoice Your Vision Writing Contest withthe following questions: Are you aching tomake a difference in your community, anddo you want your thoughts on communityheard?

Do you plan to take Mr. Buckley up onhis offer? I wish to encourage you to try.First off, you may ask, Would it really makea difference? Well, all I can say is that itwould not cause any harm. You cant knowunless you make the effort. The main pointthat I want to address, however, is that your reaction might be, Im willing to try, but Iam not capable. I am not a writer.

Me personally, I AM a writer. And letme tell you, it is a very overrated skill. Imtoo stupid to know how to tune up my car,or how to fix my leaking faucet, but I knowhow to write. How so? Because writing isnothing more than talking ...... talking on

paper. Think of it. It is the same language.Imagine you are back in school, and

the teacher says, As part of my class,

you will not have to write anything. Youmight start jumping for joy. But imagine if the same teacher says, You will not haveto write anything, but you will not have tosay anything either. You will not be allowedto talk. Imagine you were forbidden fromtalking. Could you do it?

I know this is not as basic or easy as I amtrying to make this sound. Writing takes moreeffort than just talking. Im just attemptingto show that you can succeed.

Heres a suggestion: If you still feelyou are not capable of writing, find a taperecorder and talk into the machine. Then,

I Encourage You to TryBy Mike ThompsonFor The Michigan Banner

simply transcribe what you said. Believe it or not, writing can be easier than talking. If yousay something in the wrong or incorrect way,then you are stuck with it, you cant take it

back. But if you are writing, then you can edityourself and fix things.

So you cant think of a topic for TheMichigan Banner Voice Your Vision WritingContest? Cmon, get a life!! I can think of agazillion topics. For example, like, Im sortof a fat person in my old age, but I have thecommon sense to wear loose clothing. Why doso many fat people wear unflattering clothesthat are too small? Or, here is another topic:Do you ever read the cereal box at breakfastor snack time? Raisin Bran is supposed to

be healthy, but is has more sugar than FrootLoops. Why is that?

I dont mean to sound ignorant. I believeThe Michigan Banner, with this contest, isinterested in more serious topics. Such as,Ive been thinking lately, why does PresidentObama continue to compromise so much?Why wont he really speak out? For example,

when the bigots wrongly executed Troy Davisin Georgia a couple weeks ago, why didntPresident Obama speak out against suchinjustice? If he is so much afraid of white

backlash, then what good is he really doing?This would be a great topic. Another part of the topic would be why did cable news cover the Troy Davis execution wall-to-wall for oneshort day, and then drop it like a hot potato?Another part of the topic would be, isnt capital

punishment morally wrong, whether or not the person executed is obviously guilty or might be innocent?

What about the racial differences in

criminal justice (or criminal INjustice) thatare proven by statistics, if not by our own lifeexperiences and observances? Another partof the topic would be, if you do not recognizethe name of Troy Davis, in a way you arecomplicit in his execution. You need to get instep with current affairs, as discouraging asthe news may be. You may become surprisedhow you can expand upon a topic, when youchoose to write about it. Lets go:

We already can see how the mainstreammedia downplays or outright overlooks newsitems of concern to African Americans. Butwhy are BET and CENTRIC so shallow? Youwould never know about Troy Davis beingexecuted by the government from watchingthese so-called black-oriented channels. Arethey simply racial $$$$ pimps? All theyshow is reruns of Jamie Foxx and Sister,Sister and The Parkers, and the same oldmovies. Maybe they should be boycotted?

All I am saying is that you REALLYSHOULD CONSIDER submitting for TheMichigan Banner Voice Your Vision Writing

Contest. I hate to quote Ernest Hemmingway, because he had such prejudicial opinions, buthe was asked whether he enjoyed writing. Heacknowledged the hard work and the effortwhen he said, I do not enjoy writing. I enjoyhaving written.

And so I encourage you, take the time(its not as difficult as you think) to writesomething for The Michigan Banner. Then,when you are done, see if you enjoy havingwritten.

To enter the Voice Your Vision WritingContest go to www.themichiganbanner.wordpress.com.


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Democratic LawmakersDecry Republican Attempt to Gut Workers Comp

Lawyer-Legislators Fight to Protect Workers CompLANSING On

September 27, StateRep. Stacy ErwinOakes (D-Saginaw)and fellow lawyer-legislator State Rep.Ellen Cogen Lipton

( D - H u n t i n g t o nWoods) and StateRep. John Olumba

(D-Detroit) decried what they see as an attemptto undermine The Workers CompensationAct. To think that Republicans wish to play

politics with one of the pillars of middle-class economic security is truly appallingand just goes to show that the working-class

person cant catch a break, said Oakes.

House Bill 5002 was introduced late in

the session of September 22 by State Rep.Brad Jacobson (R-Oxford) and was referredto the House Committee on Commerce. The

bills were taken up in committee on Tuesday,September 27. Reps. Oakes, Lipton and Olumbaare calling on members of the Committee onCommerce to reject the bill and instead use this

opportunity to strengthen rather than weakenthe Workers Compensation system.Currently, the Workers Compensation Act

is the exclusive remedy for an injured worker,meaning that an injured worker is not able to suein any other court to obtain damages other thana percentage of wages, medical and vocationalrehabilitation. HB 5002 seeks to curtail eventhese limited benefits, remarked Olumba,who sits on the Committee on Commerce. The

major changes involve reducing a workers

right to receive benefits based upon work which may not even exist, requiring thatan injured worker treat exclusively withtheir employers doctor, and making it evenmore difficult to recover for work-relatedaccidents or injuries.

By attempting to radically alter the

Workers Compensation law, thereby cutting benefits to injured workers, the burden of taking care of injured workers will shift ontothe State of Michigan since these workerswill now be applying for general assistance,Medicaid and unemployment. This cost-shifting would not only be devastating tothe injured worker, but also to the state itself which is already in critical condition, Oakesemphasized.

Kempf Receives Promotion At Saginaw Community Foundation

Kendra Kempf of Saginaw Township was recently promoted toProgram Officer for the Saginaw Community Foundation.

Her new position includes managing the Foundations competitivegrant distribution. She will continue to oversee FORCE, the Foundationsyouth advisory committee. Kempf previously held a program associaterole.

Kempf holds a bachelors of business administration in marketingand management from Northwood University.

SVSU Fall Career Fair Registration

September 30, is the last day to register for the upcoming Saginaw ValleyState University Fall Career Fair atthe early registration price. To register for the fair or find more informationregarding the fair you can do so byvisiting svsu.edu/careers and click on the Employment & NetworkingFairs link in the center of the page, or you can call 989.964.4954.

Community Resource Series: Ask-A-Lawyer NightOn Monday, October 24, the Saginaw

County Bar Association (SCBA), in partnership with the Public Libraries of Saginaw and Legal Services of EasternMichigan, will host Ask-A-Lawyer nightat Butman- Fish Library, 1716 Hancock,from 7-8:30 p.m. This forum will be free

and open to the public.

The SCBA is aware that for many inthe community, legal representation is cost prohibitive. Legal Services of EasternMichigan and many pro bono attorneys assistwith representing these residents in their civil legal matters, but the need far exceeds

the legal resources. In some cases, legal

representation may not be required and inmany cases, advice from a licensed attorneymay be all the assistance a person needs.The Ask-A-Lawyer night brings that legalassistance to Saginaw citizens free of charge.

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building a brighter tomorrow

enhancing public con dence

preparing children for their futures

V O T E

DELENA SPATES-ALLEN

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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

It is my sincere pleasure to embark onthis journey to introduce a health section inthe Banner in line with one of its goals todisseminate news and information designedto educate, empower and change the lives of citizens. In this new health section, we willendeavor to provide updated informativemedical knowledge that can be bothenlightening and hopefully life changing

on a monthly basis. The health section will be entitled Better choices, better medicine, better healing. Some of the stories will beauthored by me and some by other wellrespected authorities from our medicalcommunity. Before we begin I would liketo briefly share a bit of my background withyou. I am a medical doctor with a specialtyin neonatology. I completed my training ingeneral pediatrics at the medical college of

Virginia in Richmond Virginia. I practiced briefly as a pediatrician in Buffalo New York before becoming a Neonatologist, a doctor who provides care to premature and sick newborns. I have worked as a Neonatologistat Covenant HealthCare since 1996 andcontinue to serve on the medical staff.

An ounce of prevention is worth a poundof cure was pronounced by the renownedinventor and forefather of this great nation,Benjamin Franklin. This great insight isever more valuable in todays world wheretechnology seems to reign and promises tocure all. Yes, but at what expense? I wouldguess at todays prices that the cures thatcome from the use of technology cost more

By Dr. Serge M. Thurin

than an ounce of prevention if not an arm anda leg.

Why do we prefer this second alternative?Its because weve bought into this lifestyle of instant gratification and passing the buck andnot taking responsibility for our actions. Weobserve this in all facets of our lives, no needto waste time to cook when we can buy cheap,available processed food while sitting idle in

front of our sedentary form(s) of entertainment.I once read that we treat our bodies with verylittle respect and thankfulness and so our

bodies are like the cars we take for granted andno longer appreciate until they break down andneed parts replaced rather than submitting tothe periodic oil change and tire rotation whichwould have kept the car running smoother andlonger. In this day and age when companies arereassessing what they need to do to stay viable

because of all the global changes, we shoulddo the same. What do we need to do to sustaina good life? How do we live in a way that willsustain our bodies, our mind and our spirit?

Where do we start? Each of us has first, a personal responsibility to our own self! Not toour families, our loved ones, our community.Simply to our self, first: Although selfishsounding initially, it is not. If we are responsiblefor our self, hopefully we will take ownershipfor our choices and the consequences of thesechoices in our life. For example, not knowing

better is not a free pass. If you dont knowsomething, you are still responsible for theconsequences of not knowing about it. Youcan blame it on someone else for not telling

you but if you take responsibility for it,you have a better chance of changing your circumstance. So if we take the time to be

patient and thankful to our self then we will be good to our self. And everyone aroundyou will be the better for it. If we are goodto our self then and only then can we beconsistently good to others, our families, our loved ones, our community. So join me as

we embark on this mission to take ownershipfor all our health decisions which inevitablycome back to be reinforced (reward us) orweakened (punish us).

How do we start? Each month I will offer you information and strategies to help youmake better choices, better medicine, and

better healing hence the section title in theBanner. We will do this by providing you thereader with the following:

1. Information on health issues thatmatter to you

2. Encouraging better living thrulifestyle changes that preventillness rather than promoting it.

3. Approach all health topics in a balanced and holistic way.

4. Share medical information thatcovers a broad range of topicsaffecting infants to the elderly, aswell as men and women

5. Providing an opportunity for youto provide feedback on the topicsthat matter most to you.

National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is National Breast Cancer

Awareness Month, and gives breast cancer charities and medical groups a platform for

breast cancer awareness, fundraising, andsupport groups, but more importantly it is atime that reminds women across our nation

and the world of the value of early detection andthe importance of breast exams.

Breast Cancer is the second most commoncancer among women, second only to skincancer. In the United States, there are estimatedto be around 200,000 women affected with this

disease and just under 500 men. The survivalstatistics are very high for those that detect thedisease early, and drop significantly with later diagnosis.

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My teenager

wants to get a tonguepiercing.Dear Dr. Nash my

teen daughter wants to pierce her tongue. Isthis safe and are therethings that we shouldlook out for? I haveheard there could be

some serious side effects.

Dear Reader,Almost all dentist will discourage tongue

piercing for a multitude of reasons. In myoffice I have seen tongue piercings that causedinfections, chipped teeth, drooling, taste lossand permanent scaring of the tongue. Makesure before any tongue piercing is done thatit will be performed in a clean environmentand the person performing the piercing cananswer all the questions in relationship to theside effects of the procedure. Be sure to check state guidelines to see how tongue piercingis regulated or if they are even regulated. Inreality the piercing is actually a surgery andwe all know that some surgeries fail.

Chipped teeth are caused by the following

reasonsEven if the piercing is in the middle of thetongue many people tend to bang the tongue

jewelry against their teeth while chewing.Some people may actually chew on the jewelrywhile sleeping and dont even know it. Whenthe jewelry bangs against the teeth it will causesmall fractures that become bigger overtimeand with the damage from the larger fracturesthe teeth may require crowns, root canals or

extractions. If the piercing is a must I wouldhighly recommend plastic jewelry becauseslamming your teeth against plastic is muchsafer than mashing down on hard metal.

Swelling and Infection can be caused byLets face it we all know that the human

bite is worse than a dog bite. The mouth is fullof all sorts of bacteria and the tongue is coatedwith a film of bacteria. So when the tongue is

pierced bacteria from the tongue is pushed intothe center of the tongue and infections couldset in. The bacteria that is pushed into your tongue could enter your bloodstream and causeinfections in other parts of the body. Oncethe bacteria gets into your bloodstream it can

travel anyplace in your body and no one can

control or even guess were it will land.When we look at the swelling issue wehave to realize that the tongue will reactto the trauma of the piercing. It has beenreported that some individuals have had to

be hospitalized because the swelling of thetongue blocked the airway and oxygen tubeshad to be inserted into the nose. The tongue

just reacts like an elbow or ankle would if you puncture them....pain and swelling.

Placing a whole in the center of the tonguewhich is surrounded by bacteria, partiallyeaten food, saliva and who knows what elseis serious business.

Please use caution when getting a piercing. Many things could happen thatare irreversible. Also keep in mind if theinstruments used during the piercing arenot sterile or the piercing is not done in aclean environment you could be exposedmany diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis.So please use caution when having tongue piercings done. Would I do it?.....absolutelynot!

Dr. Nash Dental Corner

Getting Health Care in SchoolSchool is back in session. For most kids

this means getting back into the routine of waking up early, getting to know new teachersand classmates, participating in after schoolactivities, and the list continues. At Arthur Hill High School this means the opening of their brand new School-Based Health Center (SBHC). For the past two years studentshave been able to receive health services ona mobile medical unit located outside the

school building provided by Health Delivery,Inc (HDI). In the past year, HDI receivedfunding to build a permanent health center inside the school. The centers constructionwas completed mid-August, and the staff has moved in and students are being seen for

health care services. Like its partnering healthcenter at Saginaw High, the Arthur Hill School-Based Health Center has been very involved in

providing the students with health services suchas sports physicals, check-ups, immunizations,and health screenings, treatment for illness andinjury and Medicaid enrollment. The staff hasalso been busy making classroom educational

presentations, implementing evidenced based programs, and attending parent meetings.

School-based health centers are not uniqueto Saginaw. There are over 1,700 SBHCs nation-wide. According to the National Assembly onSchool-Based Health Care, students perform

better when they show up for class, healthyand ready to learn. School-based health centers

(SBHCs) bring the doctors office to the schoolso students avoid health-related absences andget support to succeed in the classroom. Notonly are students receiving the care they needto stay healthy and stay in school, but they arealso able to receive this care in an environmentin which they feel safe.

Health Delivery Inc. and the SaginawPublic School District both recognize theimportance for the students at Arthur Hill and

Saginaw High to have access to health carethrough the SBHC. There are minimal healthcare services or teen-oriented safe placesin Saginaw that provide the necessary youth-sensitive environment in which youth can



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The ComForcare MissionTo improve the quality of life and level of independence

for every client and family receiving our servicesComForcare is focused on four initiatives that we believe are critical to the well being of seniors

Fall PreventionMedication Adherence

Chronic Disease ManagementTransition of Care

Contact us today to learn more about our Quality Care Guarantee!989-752-5501 989-752-5503 FAX Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

Wilbert J. and Alois B. SmithOwner/Operators

A Dedicated Non-Medical

Home Care Agency320 S. Washington Avenue,

Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607

Getting Health Care in Schoolcontinued from page 13

access confidential health information and health services. Givingstudents access to this space gives them opportunity for better healthoutcomes, as well as academic success.

For uninsured families in Saginaw County, parents have access toenrolling in MiChild and Healthy Kids insurance programs at bothhealth centers. The hours of operations are: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:00pm. Medical services are provided by licensed clinical nurse

practitioners and offered to all children and youth of the ages 10-21 inSaginaw County. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new facility atArthur Hill High School is planned in December. For medical servicesand other health related- information, you may call Saginaw HighSchool School-Based Health Center at 989-399-6120 or Arthur HillSchool-Based Health Center at 989-399-5940. You may also contactAngelia Williams, Director of Special Projects at Health Delivery Inc,989-907-2713 for more information.

St. Marys of Michigan SetonCancer Institute Partners with

Tanger Outlets to Raise Fundsfor Breast Care ProgramShop, save and help find a cure. St. Marys of Michigan Seton Cancer

Institute has partnered with Tanger Outlet Center in West Branch tooffer shoppers a way to join in the fight against Breast Cancer withtheir PinkSTYLE campaign. Each year, millions of shoppers look tothe Tanger Outlet Center to receive value on brand name and designer fashions and accessories. Until October 25, Tanger customers can

purchase Pink Cards for only $1 each and receive a 25% discount on asingle item at participating stores.Proceeds from Pink Card sales will be donated to St. Marys of

Michigan Seton Cancer Institute Breast Care Program at its WestBranch, Saginaw, Tawas and Standish facilities.

Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women,excluding skin cancer. In 2011, The American Cancer Society estimatesthat 230,480 women will hear the words You have breast cancer.Shop, save and help us lead the way in the battle against breast cancer!

For more information, call the St. Marys of Michigan Foundation

at (989) 907-8300.Nutrition and Physical

Activity Guidelines for CancerPrevention American Cancer Society

RecommendationsMaintain a healthy weight throughout life: Balance calorie intake with physical activity. Avoid excessive weight gain throughout life. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight if currently overweight

or obese.Adopt a physically active lifestyle: Adults: Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous

physical activity, above usual activities, on 5 or more days of theweek: 45 to 60 minutes of intentional physical activity are

preferable. Children and adolescents: Engage in at least 60 minutes per

day of moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 5 days per week.Eat a healthy diet, with an emphasis on plant sources: Choose foods and drinks in amounts that help achieve and

maintain a healthy weight. Eat 5 or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits each day.Source: American Cancer Society

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Delta College Ricker Center to Host Bi-Weekly Health ClinicsA bi-weekly clinic will be held at the Delta

Ricker Center in Buena Vista from 1:30-3:30 pm on the first and third Wednesday of eachmonth.

A focus topic has been selected for theday, on health concerns ranging from prostatecancer to depression. A qualified health

professional will facilitate an educationalsession on each topic, and relevant screeningsor risk assessments will be offered.

This focus on prevention and earlydetection represents an overall shift in theapproach to healthcare. It also engagesindividuals to be more involved in their health and empowers them to make informeddecision.

In addition, uninsured individuals canseek consultations regarding acute andchronic illnesses. With the cooperation of

Synergy Medical Education Alliance, residentswill conduct non-invasive assessments and

prescribe needed medication. Individuals arethen able to fill the approved prescriptionsthrough the pharmacy at the GreenHouse Center of HOPE. Community Health Navigators willalso assist individuals in applying for theSaginaw Health Plan or other services for which they may qualify. The goal is to connectindividuals with Primary Care Providers and

Community Resources that will aid them intheir journey toward wellness.Delta College Ricker Center is pleased to

host these clinics, said Teresa Stitt, AssociateDean of Community Development. They arefree and open to the public, and I hope everyonein the community takes advantage of them.

The Delta College Ricker Center is locatedat 1925 South Outer Drive in Buena Vista. For

more information call Mel Bailey, HealthPromotion Educator, St. Marys of Michiganat 989-907-7603 or Delta College RickerCenter at 989-752-7500.

The schedules of topics are as follows: October 5 Breast Cancer October 19 Depression November 2 Lung Cancer November 16 Diabetes December 7 Cholesterol

January 4 Obesity January 18 Cervical Cancer February 1 Heart Disease February 15 Organ Donation March 7 Colorectal Cancer March 21 Vision April 4 Alcohol/Drug Abuse April 18 STI May 2 HTN

$5.00 off for new or transferred RX!

Saginaw County Department ofPublic Health Announces Flu ClinicsThe Saginaw County Department of Public Health will holdseasonal flu clinics beginning Monday, October 3. There is a$35.00 charge for the vaccine. The health department acceptscash or check, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Care Network

Priority Health, Health Plus and some Blue Cross Blue ShieldInsurance plans. Credit cards are not accepted. The list of health department clinic dates and locations for the month of October can be found at www.saginawpublichealth.org.

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Ms. Sherry L. Draine became the

bride of Mr. Albert Steve Hannah in asmall private ceremony at CorinthianMissionary Baptist Church. The brideis the daughter of Mrs. Delma Draineand the late Mr. Kalone Draine. Thegroom is the son of the late Mr. Halbertand Rozena Hannah.

The bride wore a cream silk gownwith strapless neckline and corset back,accented with beaded embroidery and

Swarovski crystals. The groom wasoutfitted with formal black tuxedo.The happy couple went on a road tripthroughout the USA following thewedding and honeymooned in Floridaat the Disney African Kingdom Resort.They will reside in Saginaw.

Congratulations Woodside Church InvitesAll to Jazz Vespers

Woodside Church located at 1509 East Court Street, nextto Mott community College, will continue its alternativeworship service, Jazz Vespers, on Friday, October 21.Presented in a coffee house setting, the service offers a mixof outstanding music and readings focused on a specialtheme. Local musician, Vladimir Kalmsky, will be on piano,and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome andthere is no admission fee although donations are welcome.For more information call 810-767-4911.

Abstraction: Emotion and ImaginationPaintings by Todd Schmidt

Abstraction: Emotion and Imagination, Paintings by Todd Schmidt will beon display now through November 4, 2011. This exhibition features a series of

paintings inspired by the artists compelling interest in abstract form and technique.The exhibition will be on display at the Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 EzraRust, across from Ojibway Island in Saginaw. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.,Monday through Friday.

Using form, color and line, Todd Schmidt draws from his imagination and astrong sense of emotion to create his abstract works. His work has been referredto as Jackson Pollock like and he hopes that what he sees in the imagery of hisart others too will see and be drawn to. Todd creates his work from above with thecanvas lying on the ground so as to engage the canvas from every angle, moving andturning the canvas as he works with it. He has no formal art education, taking hislast structured class in the 6th grade. Todd started painting in 2002, with his then 2 year old daughter on what started as a project designed for father/daughter time. Hesays, without realizing it, that project and my daughter, taught me that instead of trying to make the paint something, I should allow the paint to become something.Since that gentle nudging by his daughter, Todd has experimented further with hisartwork, implementing 15 techniques in his paintings.

Todd is a Michigan native who grew up in Saginaw where he continues tolive and work. His works have sold to or been requisitioned by numerous privatecollectors and for two years were the exclusive dcor at Michaels Fine Diningand Spirits in Waterville, New York. Most recently his art has been on exhibit atMAXimum Consulting in Saginaw.

Community ResourceSeries: Ask-A-Lawyer Nightcontinued from page 10

A panel of SCBA attorneys will answer questions fromthe audience in various areas of the law including divorce,custody, property, collections, probate, criminal and other areas. In addition, questions may be directed in advance

to the SCBA email address: [email protected] beginning on October 17. Submitting a questionin advance will provide for anonymity for the personasking the question, and also will provide the attorneystime to research a complex legal question. There will beno private consultations. Please be sure to put ASK ALAWYER NIGHT in the address line. Seating is limited.

The Carol J. GreerCommunity Learning CenterSt. Stephens Community Church

FALL 2011 SENIOR CLASS PROGRAM

Beginning Saturday October 1, 2011, two Six-WeekSenior Classes will be offered on Saturdays at the Greer Center of St. Stephens Community Church. Both classeswill be taught by well-known instructor, Chris Fritz.

1. Senior Class 101 / 10:30-11:30am: Computer 101for Mature Adults* (Beginners)

This class is designed for basic beginners. Thoseunderstanding little or nothing about computers and howthey work will become comfortable with basic functions.



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Whether you are starting up a new business orexpanding an established business in the Cityof Saginaw, youre starting something good.Services. Jobs. Goods. Knowledge. Expertise.These are the f undamentals that built Saginawlong ago and they are the principals that willmove us forward toward a bri ght future.

The business loanprogram at the SaginawEconomic DevelopmentCorporation (SEDC) isdesigned to provideneeded funds whenbank financing is notavailable or to fill the

gap between bank loansand additional needs.

SEDC offers loansof up to $220,000for commercial realestate, machineryand equipment, andinventory

Business must belocated within theCity of Saginaw

Additionalrequirementsare available bycontacting us.

InvestIng In Your successBusiness Loans

Mary Hart, Loan Support 1315 S. Washington Ave., Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601

Phone: 989-759-1395 Fax: 989-759-1734Email: [email protected]

sa i awe mi

D l pmc p a i

Odai ThornsDirector of

Development



Firefighting Training Bill Signed Into Law

LANSING Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, (right) andMaple Grove Fire Department Chief Tom Quaderer (left) joined Lt.Gov. Brian Calley on September 28, as a measure to help train futurefirefighters was signed into law. Sponsored by Kahn, Public Act 153 of 2011 (Senate Bill 212) provides for a firefighter training program forhigh school students 16 years or older. Schools could partner with theirlocal fire department to provide the program.

Saginaw County High School StudentsInvited to College Night at SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University will host the annual SaginawCounty College Night Tuesday, October 11, to provide tips andresources for high school students and their families. For the secondyear, SVSU will be joined by the Saginaw Community Foundationand Public Libraries of Saginaw in offering a series of sessionsand activities to aid high school students as they make their post-graduation plans.


The Carol J. Greer Community Learning Center St. Stephens Community Church

FALL 2011 SENIOR CLASS PROGRAM

continued from page 162. Healthy Lunch served / 11:30-12:303. Senior Class 102 / 12:30-1:30pm

Computer 102 for Mature Adults* (Graduates of 101 or Advanced beginners)

This class is for those with some basic computer and typing skills.Emphasis will be placed on the specific needs of each student.

Fee for either Senior Class 101 or Senior Class 102 for six weeksWithout lunch - $20

With lunch - $30For seniors who need them, a limited number of loaner laptopcomputers are available free for the six week duration of the class.Laptops are to be returned on the last day of class.

Space is limited so please call to register right away! For moreinformation contact Pat at 517-351-6512.


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Business DirectoryAttorneysJohn D. L. HumphreysHumphreys, Campbell, Dust & Humphreys, P.C.Building A , Suite One, 5090 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 792-2522 Fax (989) 792-3881E-Mail [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Banquet Faci itiesAndersen Enrichment Center Lisa Hall120 Ezra Rust DriveSaginaw, [email protected]

Rowan - West Facility1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan989-753-3475BeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator 1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-755-2666/989-755-3883

Re ection of U Too2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-753-4600

Shea GalleriaDee HollowayBarber/Stylist1703 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-245-5479

Shea GalleriaMonicas1703 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-484-0259

Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan989-992-2600

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

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

Carro ton Pub ic Schoo sCraig C. DouglasSuperintendentP.O. Box 517Carrollton, MI 48724(989) 754-1475Fax (989) 754-1470Direct Dial (989) [email protected]

Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community ServicesSheilda BraddockPresident/CEOHuman Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-753-0411

ComputersCreative ComputersLathan Wilson (Buddy)817 East GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-9290

DentistsJack Weston Nash DDSCosmetic and Restorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

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

Food & Dining Spencers Route 46Spence DambroProprietor 5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.com

Graphics/DigitaTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-752-5540TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM Housing AgencyCircle of LoveHousing Counseling AgencyPamelia D. Brazil1809 Durand StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-921-0569www.circleo ovecdc.org

Heating and Coo ingHORIZONAzola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell Pub icationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

Rea torsCentury 21Atonya F. Patterson, Realtor 5580 State St., Suite 4Saginaw, Michigan 48603

989.921.7000 of ce 989.284.1465 [email protected]

RestaurantsA Touch of Cajun228 W Genesee AveSaginaw, MI 48602989-755-7507Hours Mon-Tues-Wed 11am to 7pmThur-Fri-Sat 11am to 10pmatouchofcajuncuisine.comlocated in the Riverviewshopping Plaza

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

Kings Fish-N-MoreEddie KingOwner & Chef 1202 N. Washington AveSaginaw, Michigan 48601(989) 252-43042 way# 131*433*10322Catering Available Upon Request

Rite Spot

1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001

Retai ersGREEKS R US2203 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI [email protected]

Kennys Clothes310 Johnson St.Saginaw, MI989-753-4552 [email protected]

Tai orsExecutive TailoringChristopher E. EddingtonMaster Tailor 418 Court StreetSaginaw, MI [email protected] hour service

Tax Services

Robert McDuffy Tax & AccountingService/ERO e- le2127 LedyardSaginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115Fax [email protected]

TransportationMcFadden Charter Service, LLCHoward McFadden1200 E. Moore Rd.Saginaw, Michigan989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461

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Weekly peer group sessions

Etiquette training Credit repair clinics Investment club GED preparation Entrepreneur workshops Tutoring Gun safety classes Parenting programs STD Prevention

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Health workshops Foreclosure prevention Financial literacy training Job preparation Community enrichment Scholarship workshops Public speaking seminars Movie nights, and more

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

Sunday Worship services are also hosted with Greater Community Kingdom Church that has a mission to seek those difficult to reachspiritually. For additional information call 989-754-4444.

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Saginaw County High School Students Invited to College Night at SVSUcontinued from page 17

We want Saginaw County students to be successful in college,said Jennifer Pahl, SVSU director of admissions. This night

provides a wealth of information for students and their families, andit provides a unique opportunity to meet with 50 schools inone setting. All events for the 2011 Saginaw county College Night will take place in SVSUs Ryder Center, beginning at6:30 p.m. Students and parents can speak directly with collegeand university admission representatives from approximately50 institutions throughout Michigan. Representatives of the U.S.Armed forces also will be present.

SVSUs partners will lead a pair of workshops. LeeAnn Martuch, program officer for the Saginaw Community Foundation, will discussthe foundations online scholarship application in her talk, ShowMe the Money, at 6:40 p.m. in the Cardinal Gym. Rhonda Butler,childrens and teen services coordinator for the Public Libraries of Saginaw, will provide tips for getting accepted into college in her

talk, Write to the Point: Essay Writing Basics for college, at 7:15 p.m in Cardinal Gym.

Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) once

again will provide shuttle service for students from Buena Vista,Saginaw and Arthur Hill high schools. Bus service will be free of charge for riders, thanks to a grant from the Saginaw CommunityFoundation. Call 989-964-4200 for additional information.


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Business Lawyers forBusiness People

Humphreys, Campbell,Dust & Humphreys, P.C.

Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Millington Girl Scouts Impact Their CommunityMillington - Girl Scouts in the small

Tuscola County town of Millington aremaking a big difference by doing whatGirl Scouts are known for serving their community. Lori Hall, volunteer areamanager for the Girl Scouts, couldnt be

prouder of the girls. As a team, our girlsidentified needs and developed action plansto make a difference in the community, saidHall. This is an example of the way thatgirls learn leadership skills by doing hands-on projects that make Millington a better

place to live.Those plans included baskets for cancer

patients, a canned food drive and a communityclean-up day. And, to build enthusiasmand spirit, the girls led or marched in theMillington Festival Parade, the Christmas

Parade and the Memorial Day Parade. Still

to come -- improvements in the rail trail thatconnects Millington and Columbiaville. With

projects like these, Girl Scout membershipgrew to 101 girls for the 2011-2012 and is

poised for more growth this year.Through the Girl Scout Leadership

Experience girls discover their strengths,connect with others and take action to makethe world a better place. Girl Scouting offersgirls the tools they need to become successfulleaders, now and throughout their lives. In

partnership with committed adults, Girl Scoutsdevelop strong values and improve society.Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan invites girlseverywhere to become Girl Scouts. To learnmore, call 1-800-497-2688 or visit www.gshom.org.


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Entertainment ReflectionsBy Steve Holsey

C o m p l e t e l yt r u s t w o r t h y ?

No one can alwaysspeak with accuracyon what is in someoneelses heart and, of course, the ultimate

judgment seat is

occupied by God. Butwe all have our opinions, and when peopleare in the public eye, they are going to be theobject of those opinions. It is what it is.

I always find myself questioning the totalsincerity of Jermaine Jackson with regard tohis late brother, Michael. I always get thefeeling that some, perhaps much, of what hedoes in the way of honoring Michael is self-serving in one way or another, especiallymonetarily. The latest example is his book,You Are Not Alone, Michael: through ABrothers Eyes. Why did he have to usethe title of one of Michael Jacksons biggesthits? No doubt to sell more books and makemore money.

And I cant forget the lyrics to a songJermaine wrote and recorded in 1991 titledWord to the Badd! In it, among other things,

he said Michael was a reconstructed,lonely superstar who didnt know who hewas and had forgotten where he came from.Thats in addition to him accusing Michaelof playing him off whenever he tried to

help. Jermaine bluntly sang, You only thinkabout what you want, dont care about howits done. Perhaps he was acting impulsively,letting off steam and didnt mean everythinghe said. Or maybe he did.

There Had been talk for a fairly long timeabout a remake of the 1076 film sparkle, butapparently it is going to actually happen.

The remake will star season six AmericanIdol winner JordinSparks in a lead roleoriginally played byDetroits own LonetteMcKee. Mike Eppshas also signed on, andthere is a possibility of

Whitney Houston being added to the cast. Theoriginal Sparkle, about a late 1960s femalevocal group, also featured Irene Cara, DwanSmith, Mary Alice, Philip Michael Thomasand Tony King. Curtis Mayfield wrote and

produced the songs.TYLER PERRY

is, according to Forbesmagazine, the expertson such matters, the

highest earning man inshow business today, based on figures fromMay 2010 to May 2011.The maverick filmmaker

and TV producer, who goes straight for a particular audience, keeps generatingmillions upon millions of dollars.

Next month Kanye West will introducehis own line of womens clothing. Lets hopethat wearing the clothes will not encouragewomen to behave as foolishly as West sooften does.

Men in Black 3: is scheduled to bereleased in May 2012.Returning to theirstarring roles are WillSmith and TommyLee Jones. The firstMen in Black took in $489,390,539 at

the box office worldwide and the sequel$441,818.803. (Maybe they should renameit Men In Green.)

Smiths Top 10 most successful movies (inorder) are Independence Day, Hancock,Men in Black, I Am Legend, Men inBlack II, Hitch, I, Robot, The Pursuitof Happyness, Bad Boys II and Enemyof the State,

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Bill Gates Announces 2012 Scholarship Program For Low-Income Minority StudentsThe Gates Millennium Scholarship Program

(GMS) will select 1,000 talented students next

year to receive a good-through-graduationscholarship to use at any college or universityof their choice. Scholars will also be providedwith personal and professional developmentthrough their leadership programs, along withacademic support throughout their college

career.The program, funded by a grant from the Bill

& Melinda Gates Foundation, was establishedto provide outstanding low income minoritystudents with an opportunity to complete anundergraduate college education in any disciplinearea of interest. To date, the program has givenscholarships to more than 15,000 students.

Continuing scholars may request fundingfor a graduate degree program in one of

the following discipline areas: education,engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday,January 11, 2012. To apply, visit www.

blackstudents.com/billgates.


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SportsThe Saginaw

Valley StateUniversity footballteam is honoringformer standout kicker Eric Houle this seasonwith a helmet decaldisplaying the #6.

Houle passed away ina vehicle accident in

Saginaw Valley State University to Honor Standout AthleteMarch of 2011.Houle was a standout player for the

Cardinals from 2000-03, leaving as one of the most decorated players in SVSU history.The Cardinals went 41-9 during the four year

period that Houle played, including 12-1 in the2003 season when the Cardinals held the topspot in both the AFCA Coaches Poll and the

D2Football.com Media Poll.Houle holds the SVSU record for most

field goals attempted in a game (6), madein a game (4), season (21) and career (57).He also holds the records for points scoredin a season (108), a career (354) and ranksthird all-time in field goal percentage (68.4).Houle also still holds several Great LakesIntercollegiate Athletic Conference records;most career field goals made (47), field goals

attempted in a season (28) and career (69).

Will The 2011-12 NBA Season Start On Time, If At All?By LeLand Stein

Sports aficionados who enjoy the seasonalchanges that athletics usher in have justendured a long and protracted NFL lockout,

and now its the NBAs turn. Its 66th NBAseason is contingent upon the adoption of anew collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

between the owners of all 30 NBA teamsand the NBAs players. The previous CBAexpired in July, and lockout is assured.

I hope the NBA owners and NBPA(National Basketball Players Association)were watching what happened with the

NFLs CBA. But I think the issues are even bigger with the NBA players. There aresome truths that exist and do not exist in the

NFL. First, NFL players wear helmets, arefar away from the crowd and have 22 playerson the field at the same time. I feel thateven though the NFL like the NBA, have amajority of African-American players; most

NFL fans have gotten to the point where the jersey is the main rooting point. Sure, thereare the exceptions like Peyton Manning,Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Ray Lewiswho are recognized by most NFL fans. ButI cannot tell who most of the players arewithout a number on their back.

Now in the NBA, the games are contested

in intimate arenas where the players do notwear helmets (maybe face masks to protect

broken noses or jaws) and there are only ten

athletes on the court. That means the fans canreally see and know the players faces. Alsothe NBA is more about the players and not thenumber on their back. Unfortunately, I believemany in the media and talk radio will nothave any sympathy for tall, African-Americanmillionaires. A protracted debate will lead toretorts like, They make enough money andthey are greedy. Driven by the media, the

public will be less tolerant of the NBA players.That is why the NBA does not need a mean-spirited, public spat.

Its unfortunate because we have greatmomentum right now, said Kevin Garnett. Ithink the league is, as far as anticipation andthe leading stories and the careers that youcan follow, you know, Dirk (Nowitzki) finallywinning, I mean theres multiple stories that areintriguing right now. Its just unfortunate thatwere all going through this right now to sortof slow that down. It appears from the outsidelooking in that both sides are entrenched. In arecent showing of solidarity, over 60 playersgathered at a press conference, where NBPAunion president and Laker Derek Fisher said

players wont accept a bad deal to avert a work stoppage. Wed love to avoid a lockout, hetold reporters, but were unified in the sense

of not afraid if thats what were faced with.The owners want a flex salary cap, but the players still consider their proposala hard cap. Its similar to the NHLs salarycap system, which NBPA executive director Billy Hunter called the worst deal in all of

professional sports. Hunter said the NBAowners want to break the union like the NHLowners did. The owners want to impose thesame kind of damage on us, break the spirit,will and resolve of the NBA players in order to achieve what they want. The players saytheir proposal called for them to give back $500 million in salary over five years byreducing their share of guaranteed revenuesfrom 57 percent to 54.3 percent.

The owners have projected $300 millionin losses this season and claim 22 of its 30teams will lose money. Players point to recordTV ratings and increases in merchandise andticket sales and wonder where all the moneyhas gone.

Will the NBA season start on time on Nov. 1? I sure hope so.

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Pastor Dempsey Allen and1st Lady Dorothy Allen

Elder Dempsey Allen, Pastor

Jacobs Ladder Ministries1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602

989.799.6601www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org

Jacobs Ladder Celebrates The Wealthy Place

The Wealthy Place is the only way that Pastor Dempsey Allen candescribe the blessing that God has given the Jacobs Ladder Ministriescongregation in their twelfth year of ministry. The facilities are idealfor us states Allen as he reflects on the 120 seat church located at 1926Fairfield Street on the citys far westside. We have a testimony of howwaiting on the Lord pays off Allen said. The community is invited to

join the church for an anniversary and dedication celebration that will be held October 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2011. All services begin at 5:00 p.m. and will feature guests pastors, ministers, choirs and ensemblesand churches from throughout the Great Lakes Bay region and Flint.

Pastor Allen has decided to name certain areas of the facility for people who hold a special place in the heart of the ministry. The actualdedicatory service will be Sunday, October 23 where the fellowshiphall of the church will be named in honor of 1st Lady Dorothy Allen,who went to be with the Lord on August 9th. Along with the spirit of the Lord, my wifes spirit of love and service to God is alive within our church, I sense her presence everywhere Allen stated. Elder AlbertSmith, former pastor of Bethlehem Temple Church and Deacon R.Charlie Hawkins, both deceased who had an indelible impact in Pastor Allen life will also be honored with rooms named for them.

For more information call Jacobs Ladder Ministries at 799-6601.

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NON PROFIT DIRECTORYA.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum

3456 Patterson Rd.Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723 Circle of Love1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th Street

Saginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538Faith, Hope, & charity MissionPOB 5546Saginaw, MI 48603989-792-8121Family & Children Services

2806 DavenportSaginaw, MI 48602989-790-7500CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.org

First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240

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

Operation Reach119 S. Jefferson AvenueSaginaw, MI

989-754-4444Pastor Larry CamelNew Birth Missionary Baptist Church1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-6604

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

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

Women of ColorsPOB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286

Mentoring Sessions Scheduled at C. C. Coulter Elementary School

The Mentor One Student To Succeed,M.O.S.T.S., sessions will begin October 3. Theadult mentor sessions will be Monday, Tuesday,

and Wednesday, and the 5th grade studentmentors Thursday; beginning at 12:45-1:20,

1:25-2:00 and 2:05-2:40 p.m.For additional information call 399-4073, or

email Felecia Swilley at [email protected] toschedule sessions.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INSAGINAW COUNTY

PHARMACY TECHNICAN TOUR GUIDE MENTOR FOR DETAINED YOUTH VICTIM ADVOCATE KITCHEN HELP GIFT SHOP MUSEUM DOCENT MAIL DELIVERY SERIES LEADER TICKET SELLER MAINTENANCE READER

To volunteer your services or to donate goods, callHenrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County,

755-0505, Ext. 216, or you may contact her at [email protected] volunteer program website is

www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.


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