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SaginawCountySystemofCareAddsStaff

The Saginaw County Children’s Mental Health System of

Care recently added Wardene B. Talley and Bob Johnson asnew additions to its project.

Talley will serve as the program’s project director, and Johnson

will serve as social marketing/communications manager to the

System of Care Project for AMPM Inc., of Midland. Talley

brings more than 30 years’ professional experience and holds

a master’s degree in criminal justice/political science and a

bachelor’s degree in social work.

She has worked in youth detention, foster care, protective

services and was a career manager in local high schools. She currently serves as director of youth

ministry at Victorious Believers Ministries in Buena Vista Township.

Previously, Johnson served internships as a reporter for The Saginaw News and public relations

for Michigan Blood. He also formed Communities Working 2gether, a non-profit organization.

Johnson is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Northwood University.

Saginaw System of CareSaginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) recently sponsored

activities in recognition of National Wellness Week, September 19-25, 2011. The Substance

Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promoted a wellness campaign.

This concept is based upon the fact that persons with serious mental illness as a population group

statistically die 25 years earlier than the overall population. A SAMHSA goal is to reduce this

death rate by one year each year, in other words, in the next decade; persons with serious mental

illness will have gained a 10 year longer life span.

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is committed to this goal as well, now providing service to children with serious mental illness through a grant funded by SAMSHA.

Saginaw System of Care is designed to provide comprehensive community mental health

services for children and their families. This is the largest national children’s mental health

service initiative providing over $1.6 billion since its inception in 1993. Since that time, 173

grants and cooperative agreements have been funded with 100 having completed the 6 year cycle

of the grant and 59 currently funded.



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In This IssueEditorials ..............................................................................................Page 6

Opinion & Commentary .......................................................................Page 7

Health News.........................................................................................Page 12-16

Michigan Banner 1st Sports Hall of Famer ..........................................Page 23

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BaseballFields

Midland – Over 100 volunteers from across the Great Lakes Bay Region has recently

started to work on a project to improve baseball fields used by the Fraternal Northwest Little

League (FNWLL) organization.

A handicap-accessible sidewalk will be constructed at the FNWLL complex to connect the

parking lot with the pavilion, concession stand, and FNWLL’s three baseball diamonds. The

baseball fields will undergo modifications to improve rainwater drainage. Volunteers will

also repair dugouts. “This project will have a lasting impact on the 400 kids who participate

in our leagues,” FNWLL President Steve Shinske said, “We are humbled by this outpouring

of support from the people of our community.”

Funding for the project was obtained after an employee of The Dow Chemical Company

submitted a proposal to the DowGIVESprogram , which provides grants to empower Dow

employees who wish to organize a large-scale project that will address social, economic, or

environmental needs in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

“Fraternal Northwest Little League gives hundreds of local children a positive outlet to be

physically active, learn about teamwork, and have fun,” said Rich Wells, Vice President and

Site Director for Dow Michigan Operations, “Dow is very proud to support our employees in

their efforts to improve quality of life in our community.”The FNWLL Complex is located at 6801 N. Sturgeon Ave. in Midland. FNWLL provides

a fun and challenging baseball experience for kids’ age 4 to 12. Programs include Tee Ball,

Coach Pitch, AA, AAA and Majors levels. Founded in the late 1940’s, FNWLL was one of

the first sanctioned little leagues in the state. More information about FNWLL may be found

on the organization’s website at http://www.eteamz.com/midlandnwll/.

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solve challenges and exceed customer expectations. We believe that taking the extra step to

be socially responsible does not hold us back, but instead sets us apart. We believe in 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. Every day, we strive to

build a culture that embraces innovation, responsibility and diversity.

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Editorials SaginawPromiseZone

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

For The Michigan Banner

Did you know that

the Saginaw Public

School system has

been awarded Promise

Zone designation by

the State of Michigan?

Some of us are asking

what this means.

Others of us are saying

so what. For those of us who are concerned

about the revitalization of our community,

this is one of the most important things

that could have happened for and to our

community.

The Saginaw Promise Zone insures that

every student who lives in the Promise

community and attends and graduates fromone of the target schools will be assured

that the first two years of college are paid

for. Once a student is accepted in a college

in the State of Michigan, and completes

the financial aid process, and gets as

much financial aid as possible, the Promise

Zone will step in and insure that the funds

necessary to pay for the first two years of

college will be there. If a student wants to

attend college or trade school, the Promise

Zone will insure that two years are available.

What does this mean for us as we rebuild

our community? Community rebuilding

includes attracting people to live, work and

educate their children in the City of Saginaw.

The Promise Zone initiative, along with the

efforts of the Board of Education and Supt.

Jenkins to improve the quality of education

in City Schools, will attract families to the

public school system. As we return the City

of Saginaw School System to the high quality

that it held, more students will be drawn to the

schools. In order to qualify for the scholarships,

the students must not only attend the schools,

but must live within the designated geographic

areas outlined. Drawing people to live in the

community insures that we’re rebuilding.We need to help the schools with this

initiative. Part of the effort is to raise the

funds for the scholarships. We, as parents

and citizens, cannot ask corporations and

businesses to contribute if some of us do not

contribute. Community based organizations,

churches, fraternities, sororities, and fraternal

organizations can contribute to this fund raising

effort. All of our contributions do not have to

be in the thousands or millions, although they

will be accepted. Some of us can pledge

a hundred dollars a year to the effort, and

challenge others to match us. Some of us can

give a onetime gift and let our friends and

associates know that we are supporting the

efforts. Anything that we do to support the

program will help us attract other donors.

Rebuilding a quality school system is only

part of our efforts to rebuild our community.

We need to do more than just raise money for

the Promise Zone initiative. Dr. Jenkins and

our school leaders are in need of volunteers

to assist in insuring that our schools are

safe and under control. We cannot ask our

teachers to teach and be security. With the

reduction in funds, volunteers have to pick

up more to assist with the schools. Beforeyou decide to go in and take over a school,

though, check with Dr. Jenkins and the Board

to find out where they can best use your skills

and expertise. Remember, it takes a village

to raise a child, and some of us who have

been sitting on the sideline have to do more

to become part of the village.

InTheseStreets Poem

By Aniya Washington

In these streets I see killing, stealing, raping,

hating, fighting, dying, crying, and drug dealing.

In these streets I see the mothers giving up

because times are getting rough. The boys out

here are trying to be tough so what I’m trying tosay is enough is enough. In these streets, I see

the world filling up with crime. People need to

realize they are wasting their time. Is it because

the daddy’s are giving up on us children?

continued on page 7

Children’sZooMascotMarch

On November 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join area Mascots

and make the march around the Zoo! Kids will receivea fun prize for completing the march. Free admissionwith donations accepted. For more information call

989.759.1408 or visit www.saginawzoo.com.






Back when I was a reporter for The

Saginaw News, we had a policy of correcting

all errors. Even when we had been correct, we

allowed the aggrieved party a clarification.

Sometimes readers would observe several

items in the box entitled “corrections/

clarifications” and would ask, “Why do youfolks make so many mistakes?” Our answer

always was, “We acknowledge and correct

our errors. You’ll never see the TV news do

that.”

I realize I’m an old scolder who is biased in

favor of old-fashioned print. That being said,

the “error-free” electronic media is worse

than ever with the arrival of the internet.

Stories (and errors) may seem to get old,

but they really don’t. They are permanently

embedded in cyberspace. Here’s an example:

The “$16 muffin scandal” happened back

in September, but you can bet cynics will

falsely keep it alive for months to come. You

can also bet that Bill O’Reilly on Fox News

will remain silent on correcting his error. He

bragged that he “broke” the story of a Justice

Department conference breakfast for which

the agency allegedly paid $16 per muffin,and in the process he took his usual snipes

at President Obama for being a socialist big

LiesGoUncorrectedintheMassTVMediaBy Mike Thompson

For The Michigan Banner

wasteful spender.

Outrage naturally followed. Sixteen bucks

for a mere muffin? Even if the blueberries

abounded, that’s ridiculous. In addition to

asking why in the world the government would

pay $16 a piece for muffins, some probing

folks wanted to know what kind of facilitywould charge such an exorbitant price. Quickly

it was unveiled that the Capital Hilton in D.C.

was the conference location, and of course the

Hilton Worldwide folks didn’t want that sort of

publicity.

Here’s what ABC News and the St.

Petersburg Times’ highly read PolitiFact team

learned: The price wasn’t $16, but $16.80

($14 plus 20 percent gratuity and service fee).

However -- and this is a huge however -- this

was a continental breakfast that also included

fresh fruits, juice, soda and coffee. Hilton

Worldwide managers, in a quest to simplify

their billing system, listed “assorted muffins”

without providing further details. Pundits such

as O’Reilly, along with an inspector general,

pounced upon the line item without asking

further questions.

An observer may rightfully say that $16.80for a continental breakfast is still a taxpayer rip

off, and that the fault for the misunderstanding

rests not with O’Reilly and his peers, but

with the Hilton’s method of providing

receipts. Still, the first thing a professional

journalist learns is to ask questions, to

double check everything, and above all, to

maintain credibility by correcting errors so

that they do not linger long after the storyis considered old news. That’s what ABC

News and PolitiFact did. We don’t need

sensationalism to realize that there are

problems with government waste, often far

larger, that we need to address and to rectify.

For example, what’s the price of a muffin

compared to a Wall Street mortgage bundling

fraud? Are there bran muffin hedge funds?

If you are a computer user, I highly

recommend that you Google and visit

PolitiFact.

Maybe I need to get a life, and to stop

channel flipping to Billow Reilly on Fox

News during commercial breaks while I’m

watching a ballgame or a movie during the

evening. But this quack, along with the ultra-

bigoted Sean Hannity, has a lot of viewers

and a great deal of anti-Obama bias and

influence. We need to know the enemy.

InTheseStreetscontinued from page 6

Because trust me I know that is a terrible feeling. People are

losing love one’s every day, filling our hearts and minds up

with hate. Every night I pray that God will make everything

okay. Lord please promise me another blessed day.

WillowTreeExecutiveChefDonatesSkillstoWorthyCause

Tony Gojcaj, Executive Chef and owner of The Willow Tree Restaurant

in West Branch and Saginaw was recently selected to prepare food at afundraising food and wine event in Cincinnati, Ohio. Only 25 of the country’stop chefs are invited to participate and donate their time and talents to raise

money for Hospice of Cincinnati. Chef Tony prepared andserved Vanilla Creme’ Brulee’ Grand Marnier dessert to over 1,000 guests at the Bethesda Foundation’s annual fundraisingevent “A Gourmet Sensation.” The Willow Tree is located at4787 Fashion Square (inside the Fashion Square Mall).



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building a brighter

tomorrow

enhancing

public condence

preparing children

for their futures

V O T E

DELENA

SPATES-ALLEN

for saginawboard of education

ENHANCING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE

Demanding high academic standardsDeveloping and keeping great educators

Strengthening parent involvement

Improving facilitiesEncouraging community collaboration

PREPARING CHILDREN

FOR THEIR FUTURE

Ensuring quality education for all studentsClosing the achievement gap

Servicing the needs of all studentsFortifying college preparation

Emphasizing advanced vocational training

DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP &

VOLUNTEERISM

World Overcomers Church InternationalSaginaw Board of Education

Michigan Association of School BoardsNational Association of School Boards

Assoc. of Procurement Technical Assistance CentersSaginaw County Planning Commission

Saginaw Parks & RecreationSaginaw Housing CommissionLeadership Saginaw Alumni

Master Diamond Award Recipient

Former Board Member- Saginaw County MinorityBusiness Development Center

Former High School, Middle School, and ElementarySchool Girls’ Basketball Coach

EDUCATION

B.A., Business Management - Northwood UniversityAssociates, Comp. Science - Great Lakes Junior College

Michigan Leadership Development GraduateLeadership Saginaw Graduate

EMPLOYMENT

Saginaw Future, Inc.Economic Development Agency

FAMILY

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Grandchildren- DeLeana, Masen, & Nylah Price

Lifelong City of Saginaw Resident

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BUENAVISTACHARTERTOWNSHIPORDINANCE

ORDINANCENO.259

OAKESESTATES

An Ordinance to provide for a service charge in lieu of taxes for a proposed senior citizen dwelling project for persons of low income to

be financed or assisted pursuant to provisions of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966 (1966 PA 346, as amended, MCLA

Section 125.1404 et.seq.. MSA Section 116.114 (1) et.seq.. the “Act”),

BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION1.

This Ordinance shall hereafter be known and cited as the “Oakes Estates Tax Exemption Ordinance”.

SECTION2.PREAMBLEIt is acknowledged that it is a proper public purpose of the State of Michigan and its political subdivisions to provide housing for

its citizens of low income and to encourage the development of such housing by providing for a service charge in lieu of property taxes in

accordance with the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966 (1966 PA 346, as amended. MCLA Section 125.1401 et. Seq.. MSA

Section 116.114 (1) et. Seq.. the “ACT”). The Township is authorized by this ACT to establish or charge the service charge to be paid in

lieu of taxes by any or all classes of housing exempt from taxation under this Act. It is further acknowledged that such housing for persons

of low income is a public necessity, and as the Township will be benefited and improved by such housing. The encouragement of the same

by providing certain real estate tax exemption for housing is a valid public purpose; further, that the continuance of the provisions of this

Ordinance for tax exemption and the service charge in lieu of taxes during the period contemplated in the Ordinance are essential to the

determination of the economic feasibility of housing developments which are constructed and financed in reliance on such tax exemption.

The Township acknowledges that Erwin Companies, LLC of 3241 Carter St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (the “Sponsor”) has offered, subject toreceipt of an allocation under the Low income Housing Tax Credit (LlHTC), to erect, own, and operate a housing development identified as

Oakes Estates on certain property located at 2293 Farmer St. in Section 32 in the Township to serve elderly persons of low income, and that

the Sponsor has offered to pay the Township on account of this housing development on annual service charge for public services in lieu of

all taxes.

SECTION3DEFINITIONS

(a)Act means the State Housing Development Authority Act, being

Public Act 346 of 1966, of the state of Michigan, as amended.

(b)AnnualShelterRent means the total collections during an agreed

annual period from all occupants of a housing development

representing rent or occupancy charges, exclusive of charges for gas, electricity, heat, or other utilities furnished to the occupants.

(c)Authority means the Michigan State Housing Development

Authority.

(d)Contractrents are as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development in regulated promulgated to the U.S. Housing

Act of 1947, as amended by the Housing and Community Developments

Act if 1947, it is understood that such rents are meant to be the tenants

rental contribution plus any federal subsidies.

(e)Elderly shall mean a family wherein the head of the household is fifty-five(55) years of age or older or a single person who is fifty-five (55) years of

age or older.

(f)Housingdevelopment means a development which contains a

Significant element of housing for low income persons or elderly persons







ORDINANCENO.259

OAKESESTATES

Of low income and such elements of other housing, commercial, recreational, industrial, communal, and

educational facilities as the

Authority determines to improve the quality of the development as

it relates to the housing for persons of low income or elderly persons of

of low income.

(g)Lowincomepersons means persons and families eligible to

Move into a housing development financed by the Authority.(h)MortgageLoan means a loan made or to be made by the Authority

to sponsors for the construction and/or permanent financing of the

housing development.

(i) Sponsor means persons or entities which have applied to the Authority

For, or previously received from the Authority, a mortgage loan to finance a housing development.

(j) Utilities mean fuel, water, sanitary sewer, and/or electrical service, which

are paid by the development.

SECTION4.CLASSOFHOUSINGDEVELOPMENTS

It is determined that the class of housing developments to which the tax exemption shall apply and for which a service charge shall be paid in lieu of such taxes shall be that portion of a development which is for elderly persons or low-income persons and which is financed or

assisted pursuant to the Act. It is further determined that Oakes Estates is of this class.

SECTION5.ESTABLISHMENTOFANNUALSERVICECHARGE

The Housing Development identified as Oakes Estates and the property on which it shall be constructed, shall be exempt from all

property taxes from and after the commencement of construction. The Township, acknowledging that the Sponsor and the Authority have

established the economic feasibility of the Housing Development in reliance upon the enactment and continuing effect of the Ordinance and

the qualification of the Housing Development for exemption from all property taxes and a payment in lieu of taxes as established in this

Ordinance, and in consideration of the Sponsor’s offer, subject to receipt of an allocation under the LlTHC program from the Authority, to

construct, own and operate the Housing Development, agrees to accept payment of an annual service charge for public services in lieu of all

property taxes. The annual service charge shall be equal to 4% of the difference between the Annual service charge shall be equal to 4% of the difference between the Annual Shelter Rents actually collected and Utilities.

SECTION6.LIMITATIONONTHEPAYMENTOFANNUALSERVICECHARGE

Notwithstanding Section 5, the service charge to be paid each year in lieu of taxes for the part of the Housing Development which is tax

exempt and which is occupied by other than Low income Persons or Families shall be equal to the full amount of the taxes which would be

paid on that portion of the Housing Development if the Housing Development were not tax exempt.

The term “Low Income Person or Families” as used herein shall be the same meaning as found in Section 15 (a) (7) of the Act.

SECTION7.CONTRACTUALEFFECTOFORDINANCE

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15 (a) (5) of the Act, to the contrary, a contract between the Township and the Sponsor

with the Authority as third party beneficiary under the contract, to provide tax exemption and accept payments in lieu of taxes, as previously

described. Is effectuated by enactment of this Ordinance.

SECTION8.PAYMENTOFSERVICECHARGE

The annual Service Charge in lieu of taxes as determined under this Ordinance shall be payable in the same manner as general property

taxes are payable to the Township except that the annual payment shall be paid on or before July 1 of each year.







ORDINANCENO.259

OAKESESTATES

SECTION9.DURATION

This Ordinance shall remain in effect and shall not terminate so long as Housing Development remains subject to income and rent

restrictions pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, provided that construction of the Housing Development

commences within two years from the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION10.SEVERABILITY

The various sections and provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be severable, and should any section of provision of this

Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid the same shall not affect the validity of theOrdinance as whole or any section or provision of this Ordinance other than the section or provision so declared to be unconstitutional or

invalid.

SECTION11.EFFECTIVEDATE

This Ordinance shall become effective immediately, as otherwise provided in the Charter, All ordinances or parts or ordinances in

conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

PUBLICNOTICE

BuenaVistaCharterTownship

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 8, 2011 Election has been scheduled for Friday,

October 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Buena Vista Township Hall in the Clerk’s department, 1160 S. Outer Drive, Saginaw, Michigan.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of theelection, counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law.

Barbara A. Montgomery, Clerk

Buena Vista Charter Township






‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’

DearDoctorNash:

My teenager was at

the mall last week and

saw a vendor that did

bleaching right in the

corridor of the mall.

My child is all excited

and wants to go back

to the mall and have

their teeth whitened at

the mall. I am having second thoughts about

this procedure and its safety if it is not done

by a licensed dental professional. What

should I do?

Dearreader:

The number of teenagers that are

requesting teeth whitening has dramatically

increased over the last few years. I am glad

that you are a concerned parent and questionsomeone not in the dental field providing

such a service at the mall. The non-dental

whitening companies are really targeting the

teenagers that are looking for a quick way

to have their teeth whitened so they can

immediately increase self esteem but there

may be a harmful cost to the teen.

Teeth whitening should not be done on

teeth until the pulps are fully developed

which is about the age of 14. A licenseddental professional should do an examination

of the teeth to make sure there is not any

dental disease present and if any cavities

are present that they have been taken care of

before bleaching is started. In some cases a

teenager may have active decay that involves

the exposed nerves the mall staff is not trained

to recognize this and will bleach teeth that may

cause severe damage later.

When bleaching is done properly a custom

fitted tray is made

by the dentist.

Only a dentist

can assure the

trays are fitting

properly and that

the bleaching

material is being

used properly.

There are

companies from

which you can

order trays on theInternet but the

trays may fit very

sloppy and could

cause harm to the

surrounding oral

tissue.

My advice

is to have your

teenager slow

down a little bit. Have a

thorough dental

examination by a

licensed dentist.

Make sure all decay has been addressed.

Then proceed with the whitening procedure

under the supervision of a licensed dentist.....

then you and your teenager will know that

the bleaching has been done correctly and

safely.

Dr. Nash Dental Corner

Carrollton Marathon & Half-Marathon

Support from:

• The Saginaw News

• NBC 25

•

Events:

• Marathon

• Half Marathon

• 6 person relay

Sunday, November 6, 2011

8 AM

Certified course • Carrollton, Michigan (near Zilwaukee Bridge)

Sponsored by Carrollton Education Foundation

Phone: (989) 399-8860

Contact: Craig Douglas

All events, on-line registration:

www.marathonguide.com

Artwork by Carrollton High School Student Blake Mossner

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Social Emotional Health Laugh, Love, Learn

ProjectLAUNCHMichiganMakingaDifferenceProject 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 to

enable the child to reach their potential in every way: physical, social, emotional, behavioral,

and cognitive. The focused 5 goals of Project LAUNCH to make this happen are:

• Giving you better access to screening tests to track your child’s development,

assessments,andservices.

• Providingservicesthathaveproventobehelpful(called“evidence-basedpractices”).

• Teaching people who work with young children about healthy physical, social,

emotional,andbehavioraldevelopment.• Improvingtheservicesystembyworkingwith areapediatricians,educators,child

careproviders,etc.

• Helpingmorechildrengetreadytodowellinschool.

For additional information visit www.projectlaunchsaginaw.org.

What is Social Emotional Health?Within the context of one’s family,community and culturalbackground it is the child’s developing capacity to:

• experienceandregulateemotions(manageandsharefeelings)

• formsecurerelationships(develophappy,trusting,closerelationshipswiththeimportantpeopleinone’slife)

• exploreandlearn(investigateone’ssurroundingsandlearnfromtheseexperiences)

What does Social Emotional Health look like?

Children who are socially and emotionally healthy are well-equipped to embrace and enjoy what life has to offer. These children:

• possessthecapacitytoexpressarangeofemotionsinacceptableways,willseekoutcomfortfromcaregiverswhendistressedand

can be soothed without hurting others or self. LAUGH

• willtakepleasureinsocialexperiencesbyseekingoutinteractionwithothers,willtrustotherstoprotectthem,andcanmakeand

keep friends. LOVE

• willbecuriousabouttheirenvironment,willexploreactivelyandwilldelightinnewdiscoveries. LEARN

What may be signs of concern about Social Emotional Health?

Your child may have social emotional health concerns if:

• theyaredifficulttocomfort,arehighlyirritableorfearful,orhaveextremeorfrequenttempertantrums

• theydon’tseemtorespondtoattemptsatinteraction,showsnofearofstrangers,orshowlittlepreferenceforanyoneadultcaregiver

• theylackinterestinpeopleorplaythings,appearsadorwithdrawn

Why is Social Emotional Health Important?

These capabilities, which truly take hold in infancy and very early childhood, set the stage for how children interact with their environment

for their entire life. Children who confront life with a healthy social emotional base:

• canexperience,expressandregulatearangeofemotions—sotheycanhandlewhatlifepresents,

• enjoysandhastrustinrelationships—sotheyarecapableofpositiveinterpersonalrelationships,

• areeagerandinterestedinlearning—sotheywillbereadyforschoolandeducationalexperiences.

CastleMuseumtoOpen

ExhibitonCoalMiningMore coal was mined in Saginaw

County than any other county inMichigan. Even though coal was

discovered here in the 1850s, no

attempts were made to exploit this

natural resource until the end of thelumber industry in the 1890s. Find

out why in the Castle Museum’s new

exhibit, MiningforProsperity:CoalintheSaginawValley .The display will remain open through

April 30, 2012. For more information,

please contact Ruth Mancina at 752-2861, Ext. 315.






$5.00 off for new or transferred RX!

St. Mary’s of Michigan and Michigan

CardioVascular Institute (MCVI) announce

a new working affiliation that aligns and

strengthens cardiac services, enhances

clinical and diagnostic programs and

improves continuity of care for patients.

Given the strong history and mutual

relationship shared between St. Mary’s

of Michigan and MCVI over the past

two decades, this alignment is a natural

progression between the organizations.Clinical integration is a growing trend in

health care given the direction of national

health care reform.

“St. Mary’s of Michigan and MCVI

share a strong history as well as a similar

vision, values and commitment to providing

quality healthcare and patient experience,”

states John Graham, President & CEO

of St. Mary’s.“St. Mary’s of Michigan is

a regional leader in cardiovascular care,

having established the region’s first cardiac

care program and open heart surgery program

nearly 30 years ago. Aligning and being able to

work more closely with MCVI, will allow both

entities to enhance services and programs with

a focus on a patient-centered experience that

is individualized for each person,” Graham

explains.

MCVI is one of the largest cardiovascular

service providers north of Detroit with

physicians specializing in cardiology,electrophysiology and cardiothoracic

surgery.“MCVI as a physician practice will

remain,” says Patrick A. Tagget, CEO for

MCVI. “All physicians, midlevel providers

(physician assistants and nurse practitioners),

cardiac research staff and the foundation staff

will remain employees of MCVI.”

Currently, MCVI has over 24 physician

and midlevel providers specializing in

interventional, invasive, non-invasive,electrophysiology,

cardiac and thoracic

surgery. They

will continue to

serve 17 hospitals

across the region

and provide care at

11 outlying clinic

l o c a t i o n s . “ W h a t

will change is that

clinical, diagnostic

and business

operations staff will

transition and become

employees of St. Mary’s of Michigan

effective Oct. 1, 2011,” explains Tagget.

Clinical and diagnostic services will

continue to be available at MCVI, 1015 S.

Washington Avenue in Saginaw. Services

include:

• PulmonaryFunctionStudies

• UpperandLowerArterialImaging

• UpperandLowerVenousImaging

• Renal Artery and Abdominal

Vascular Studies• VisceralStudies

• Ankle/BrachialIndices

• NuclearStressTesting

• Echocardiography

• StressEchocardiography

• CarotidDoppler

• 24hourBloodPressureMonitoring

• GradedExerciseTesting

• MultipleGatedAcquisitionStudies

• MyocardiumViabilityStudies• EKG

• HolterMonitor

• EventRecorder

• CT

• CardiacCT

• CTCalciumScoring

• ProgramandAnalysisof:

o Pacemakers

o ICD

o Loop Recorder

• Teletrace

“Each organization will work together to

ensure a seamless transition of patient care

and services,” said Graham.

St.Mary’sofMichigan&MichiganCardioVascularInstituteAligntoImproveHeartCare

HeartHealthyTips FollowaHeart-HealthyDiet

ExerciseRegularlyWatchyourCholesterol

CheckYourBloodPressure

MonitorBloodSugar






W a s h i n g t o n ,

D.C.—Congressman

Dale E. Kildee’swife Gayle Kildee

has recently been

diagnosed with early

stage breast cancer. Thankfully, due to

routine mammograms her cancer has been

caught early. She is scheduled to undergo a

partial mastectomy on Friday, October 14,

followed by three weeks of radiation therapy

at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington,

D.C.

The Kildees are hopeful that her experiencewill inspire other women to remain vigilant

about their health and take advantage of

important preventative health services like

mammograms. Early detection is one of the

most important tools we have in the fight

against breast cancer.

Kildee and his wife are thankful for the

thoughts and prayers of their friends and

supporters and ask for privacy during this

difficult time. The Kildees have been married

since 1965, and have three adult children andten grandchildren.

Congressman Kildee, recently honored

by the Saginaw NAACP, has served as

a congressman for 35 years. In July he

announced he would not run for re-election

for a 19th term.

CongressmanKildee’sWifeDiagnosedwithBreastCancer

Breast cancer occurs primarily in women,

but men can also develop breast cancer. “The

doctor told me, “You have breast cancer,”

recalls Roundtree, who played John Shaft in

the 1971 film “Shaft.” I heard the cancer part

first—itwasonlylaterthatIheardthebreast

part. I couldn’t believe it.” Although men

have less breast tissue than women, they dohave breast cells that can undergo cancerous

changes. Male breast cancer makes up less

than 1 percent of all cases of breast cancer,

and is usually detected in men between 60

and 70 years of age. Richard Roundtree was

diagnosed with cancer in 1993, while filming

a movie in Costa Rica when he found the

lump and decided to check it out. The early

detection and action saved his life.

SymptomsIt is important to see a doctor if any of the

following changes to the breasts is noticed:

• Alumporswellinginthechestarea

• Dimpledorpuckeredskin

• Anipplethatisinverted(facinginward)

• Redness or scaling of the nipple or

breast skin

• Dischargefromthenipple

Most breast lumps in men are due to

gynecomastia and not cancer. Gynecomastia,

the most common male breast disorder, is an

increase in the amount of a man’s breast tissue.However, it is still important to see a medical

professional about any of the symptoms,

including a lump, to rule out male breast cancer.

Important differences between male and

female breast cancer can result in male breast

cancer being diagnosed at a later stage, which

affects prognosis and treatment. One difference

is breast size. Men have little breast tissue,

which does make it easier to feel small masses.

For the same reason, though, cancers do notgrow far before reaching the skin covering

the breast or the muscles underneath. The

result is that while male breast cancers tend

to be smaller than female breast cancers when

they are found, they have more often spread

beyond the breast.

Another key difference is that breast

cancer is rare among men. Most women are

aware of breast cancer and have a female

friend or family member affected by breast

cancer. Men often do not even know it is

possible for them to get breast cancer, andtherefore may ignore the symptoms.

Treatment

Since the types of breast cancer, staging,

and patterns of how the disease spreads are

similar in both men and women, treatments

are also similar.

A mastectomy, a surgical procedure to

remove the breast with the cancerous tumor,

is generally the treatment of choice for male

breast cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation andhormone therapies are also used following

surgery.

(Sources: ACS, NCI, Mayo Clinic,

Komen)

MaleBreastCancerandCommonTreatments

FreeDepressionScreeningsThe Counseling Center of Child and

Family Services are offering FREE

Depression Screenings for adults. Depression

screening appointments are available and

can be scheduled on Tuesday, October 18,

from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, and Thursday, October

20, from 9:00 – 1l: 00 am by calling 989-790-

7500.

Screenings will take approximately 30

minutes and will be conducted at Child and

Family Services located at 2806 Davenport.

This is a screening to determine the need for

further assessment of the presenting issue.

The 90-minute PBS documentary,Depression: Out of the Shadows, is available

at www.childandfamilysaginaw.org.



Holly Clegg coauthors the bestselling

cookbook, Eating Well Through Cancer: EasyRecipes & Recommendations During & After

Treatment with Oncologist, Gerald Miletello,

MD. The book focuses on the foods best tolerated

and those that ease the symptoms during cancer

treatment. The chapters are divided into the side

effects a person experiences during treatment. Holly’s dessert

recipe featuring yams is below:

Makes 16 servings1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup confectioner’s sugar, divided1/3 cup chopped pecans6 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 (8-ounce) package fat free cream cheese1 (8-ounce) container fat free frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes (yams), drained1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonPreheat oven to 350 degrees.In large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, pecans and

margarine. Press into bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes. Setaside to cool.

In mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and remaining 2/3 cup confectioner’s

sugar until creamy.Fold in 3/4 cup whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled

crust.In mixing bowl, beat sweet potatoes, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.

Spread over cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping andrefrigerate.

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Saginaw Valley

State University will

welcome MichiganState University

College of Human

Medicine professor

of medicine George

Abela, M.D., as the

first presenter in a new

health lecture series

Wednesday, Oct. 19. Abela’s talk, “How

Heart Attacks and Strokes Occur,” will take

place at 7 p.m. in the Alan Ott Auditorium in

SVSU’s Regional Education Center.

It is well known that high cholesterol can

put you at higher risk for heart disease, but

new research has finally uncovered the secret

of how cholesterol behaves in the bloodstream

and why it can cause heart attacks and strokes.

These breakthrough findings from a team led by Abela, chief of the cardiology division in

MSU’s College of Human Medicine, could

dramatically change the way doctors treat

heart disease. Abela’s talk will discuss how

heart attacks and strokes occur, and how this

discovery impacts the public.

Abela earned his medical degree from the

American University of Beirut in Lebanon.

He completed a medicine and pathology

residence at Emory University in Atlanta

and a cardiology fellowship at the University

of Florida. He is board certified in internal

medicine and cardiovascular disease. Abela’s

research interests include thrombosis/plague

rupture, platelet aggregation, vascular injury

and diabetes.

Abela’s lecture is the first in a new series jointly sponsored by the MSU College of

Human Medicine, MidMichigan Health

and SVSU. MSU and MidMichigan have

partnered to establish a regional medical

campus in Midland. In September 2010,

SVSU and MSU formalized an agreement

that assures early acceptance for two or three

qualified SVSU undergraduates into the

College of Human Medicine each year.

Admission to the talk is free of charge; this

event is open to the public, but registration is

required. To register, call the MidMichigan

Health Line toll-free at (800) 999-3199.

HeartAttacksandStrokesExaminedbyMSUProfinSVSUTalk

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320 S. Washington Avenue,

Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607

EatingWellThroughCancer Did you know cocoa butter and chocolate bars

both come from the cacao bean?






Memories

We did not see you close your eyes,

Or hear your last faint sigh,

We only heard that you were gone,Too late to say goodbye.

We love you and miss you.

Love, Shelia, Armond, Jason & Grands

Mr.HarryLouisMcBride

Oct.3,1948–Oct.18,2010

The Apple chief who was responsible for the early

personal computer, iPad, iPod, and iPhone, died after

an 8 year battle with cancer. Known as the Thomas

Edison of the 21st century his legacy will continue to

influence the world’s communication.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Rev.

Fred L. Shuttlesworth, who Rev. MartinLuther King, Jr. admired for his courage

died recently. He was 89. Shuttlesworth,

a former truck driver who studied religion

at night, became pastor of Bethel Baptist

Church in Birmingham, Ala., in 1953

and soon was an outspoken leader in the

fight for racial equality. He was 84 when

he retired as the pastor of Greater New

Light in 2006. “The best thing we can

do is be a servant of God,” he said in hisfinal sermon. “It does good to stand up

and serve others.”

The late Mayor Henry G. Marsh

believed in Saginaw Habitat for

Humanity. As his last wish, he requested

that donations be made to Habitat. In

honor of Henry G. Marsh, Habitat has

begun an endowment by making an

indelible tribute to a man that made a

difference in Saginaw’s history and in

the lives of many. In an effort to have

his legacy to live on in the endowment

that will help future low- income

families afford simple, decent housing.

Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to raise

$2,000,000 so that the initial investment

will yield a minimum of $100,000 a

year in perpetuity. Habitat invites you

to honor the late Mayor Henry G. Marshand to assure future generations that the

ministry of Habitat will be available to

serve low-income families.

EndowmentforHabitatlaunched

Mr.HenryG.Marsh

October11,1921–May11,2011






In Power Play!

Discover the Secretsto Spirit-winning

Success, Lisa Wicker

shareshow tostretch,

risk, and grow into a

strong, fulfilling life,

andexplains:

12 Steps for

overcominglimiting

beliefs

Whyplayingsmalldoesn’tserveyouortheworld

7 Keys for unleashing your personal

power

“BelieveinYourself”

ChapterOne

The great Muhammad Ali was a master

at building himself up. Before a fight, he

would announce to the world: The bear will

fall in five!” He proclaimed it, over and

over. And sure enough, the bear would fall

exactly as Ali had convinced him he would.

You have the potential to be more than

you can ever imagine, because your present

is not governed by your past. Whatever is

oldisjustthat—yesterday’swaste.Believein

yourself!Learnwhoyouare—yourgreatness,your Winning Spirit, lies within, waiting to be

released.

Growing a “Winning Spirit” begins with

right thinking, which leads to right believing

and then to right results. Wrong thinking and

lack of confidence leads to stress, anxiety,

worry, jealousy, comparing and gossiping.

You are more than enough, and you can win

inallcircumstances—regardless and in spite

of the obstacles. Allow your mind to think and know this every day. Allow your mind to

release what no longer serves you; accept the

potential within you, and allow it to manifest.

5stepstoaWinningBeliefSystem

Examine your thoughts, and shed those that

are negative.

Get your mouth in line with the changes

you desire in your life. Your words decide

your future. Begin to talk positively, using the

present tense:

“I am healthy. I am happily married.

I am successful.”

Think like a winner on every level-

“I am a winning secretary, a winning

mother, a winning husband.

Be willing to make minor adjustments toalign yourself to a Winning Spirit.

Use what you have—the power to be

great is within you. Allow yourself to accept

the gift of yourself.

PowerTools

I can do all things through Christ who

strengthens me.

(Philippians 4:13)

And, whatever things you ask in prayer,

believing, you will receive.(Matthew 21:22)

Therefore, I say to you: whatever thinks

you ask, when you pray, believe that you

receive them, and you shall have them.

(Mark 11:24)

An author, speaker, and entrepreneur,

Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker is internationally

recognized as a leader in human resources

development and training, organizational

dynamics and change management. For

more information or to schedule Ms. Wicker

as a speaker visit www.the-winningspirit.org.

PowerPlay!

Teen Read Week

was initiated in 1998

by the Young Adult

Library Services

Association (YALSA),

of the American Library Association.

Celebrated during the third week of

October; librarians, parents, educators, and

community leaders are to encourage teens to

read for pleasure, and to participate in funactivities at their library.

This year’s theme, Picture It @ Your

Library, opens the door for a variety of

programs and activities for Tweens and

Teens that are free and fun, at all branches

of the Public Libraries of Saginaw. From

watching a movie; to eating cake, and meeting

creatures of the night, the possibilities are

limitless. We also invite you to check out the

YALSA Reader’s Choice list by going to http://

www.ala.org/teenread/.

CreaturesoftheNight

Tuesday,October18-4:00–5:00p.m.

HoytLibrary-Ages11-14

BookSomeWiiFun

Tuesday,October18-4:30–5:30p.m.

ClaytorLibrary-Ages10-18

LetThemEatCake

Saturday,October22-3:30–4:30p.m.

ZauelLibrary-Ages13-19

The Public Libraries of Saginaw will

provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids

and services, such as signers for the hearing

impaired, to individuals with disabilities.

Please contact the Public Libraries of

Saginaw to give at least two weeks’ advancenotice by telephoning 755-9833, using the

library’s T.D.D. service at 755-9831 or

writing the library at 505 Janes, Saginaw, MI

48607.

LibrariesCelebrateTeenReadWeek






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Whether you are starting up a new business or

expanding an established business in the City

of Saginaw, you’re starting something good.

Services. Jobs. Goods. Knowledge. Expertise.

These are the f undamentals that built Saginaw

long ago – and they are the principals that will

move us forward toward a bri ght future.

The business loan

program at the Saginaw

Economic Development

Corporation (SEDC) is

designed to provide

needed funds when

bank financing is not

available or to fill the

gap between bank loans

and additional needs.

SEDC offers loans•

of up to $220,000

for commercial realestate, machinery

and equipment, and

inventory

Business must be•

located within the

City of Saginaw

Additional•

requirementsare available by

contacting us.

InvestIng In Your successBusiness Loans

Mary Hart, Loan Support

1315 S. Washington Ave., Room 207

Saginaw, MI 48601

Phone: 989-759-1395 Fax: 989-759-1734

Email: [email protected]

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Director of Development

Underground Railroad, Inc. of Saginaw,

recently welcomed new Community

Development/Relations Manager Lisa B.

Hall. Underground Railroad, Inc. is a non-

profit organization which provides shelter and

services for survivors of domestic violence,

stalking and sexual assault. Her responsibilitiesinclude overseeing the community development

department, media relations, fundraising and

grant writing. Hall holds a Bachelor of Science

Degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University. Previous to working

at Underground Railroad, Inc., Hall was the Business Manager at

Andersen Enrichment Center in Saginaw.

UndergroundRailroad,Inc.AnnouncesNew

CommunityDevelopment/RelationsManager

SomeTricksCanbeHorrifyingtoYourRecord

By Cynthia W. EdwardsSocial Security

Public Affairs Specialist

Flint - You’ll probably be passing out treats

to costumed hobgoblins and ghosts in your

neighborhood this Halloween night. But be

cautious that you’re not tricked by a different

kind of trickster looking for a handout, such asyour personal information. You should always

safeguard your personal information such as

date of birth, mother’s maiden name, and your

Social Security number. Why? Because it’s that

type of information identity thieves are after.

You may think you’re safe simply by not carrying your Social

Security card with you and not providing your personal information

over the Internet or by e-mail. But scam artists have become tricky.

Never reply to an e-mail claiming to be from Social Security and

asking for your Social Security number or personal information.Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. If you

think you’ve been the victim of an identity thief, you should contact

the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft.

continued on page 21






Business DirectoryAttrneysJohn 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]

Authrs

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

Aut

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

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

Bakeries

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

Banquet Faciities

Andersen Enrichment Center Lisa Hall120 Ezra Rust DriveSaginaw, [email protected]

Rowan - West Facility1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan

989-753-3475

Beauty

Illusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator 1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-755-2666/989-755-3883

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

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

Shea GalleriaMonica’s1703 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-484-0259

Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan

989-992-2600

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

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

Carrtn Pubic Schs

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

Cmmunity Centers and Services

First Ward Community ServicesSheilda BraddockPresident/CEOHuman Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan

989-753-0411

Cmputers

Creative ComputersLathan Wilson (Buddy)

817 East GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607

989-755-9290

Dentists

Jack 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

Fd & Dining Spencer’s Route 46Spence DambroProprietor 5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.com

Graphics/Digita

TBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-752-5540

TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM

Husing Agency

Circle of LoveHousing Counseling AgencyPamelia D. Brazil1809 Durand StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-921-0569www.circleoovecdc.org

Heating and Cing

HORIZONAzola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell

Pubicatins

David HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

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

989.921.7000 ofce 989.284.1465 [email protected]

Restaurants

A 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 Arthur’s Fish & More2522 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI989-752-0200

King’s 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

Retaiers

GREEKS “R” US 2203 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI [email protected]

Kenny’s Clothes310 Johnson St.Saginaw, MI

989-753-4552 [email protected]

TairsExecutive 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]

Transprtatin

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

Howard [email protected]

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Business Lawyers forBusiness People

Humphreys,Campbell,

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Divorce*FamilyLawCorporations*LLC’s

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BAD AXE– The Michigan Small

Business & Technology Development

Center Great Lakes Bay is pleased to offer

a free Selling in the 21st Century seminar

at the Huron Area Technical Center at 1160

S Van Dyke in Bad Axe on November 14,

2011, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This seminar will give the small business

owner an introduction to basic sales concepts

and key tools to help grow and support the sales

process. Specific information and applications

for prospecting, presenting and follow up

will inspire confidence and comfort level for

building sales effectiveness one step at a time.

A practical, motivating course designed to

improve sales whether you have a sales force

of one or a team of many.

For more information about MI-SBTDC,

resources, other seminars, or to register for

this free seminar online, go to www.misbtdc.

org/training or call (989) 686-9597. Pre-

registration is required. Find us on Facebook

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Sellinginthe21stCentury

SomeTricksCanbeHorrifyingtoYourRecordcontinued from page 19

Or you can call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866-653-4261.

Another trick: misleading advertisers

victimize some people who receive Social

Security and Supplemental Security Income

(SSI) benefits. Often, these companies offer

Social Security services for a fee, even though

the same services are available directly from

Social Security free of charge. These services

include getting a:

• Corrected Social Security cardshowing a bride’s married name;

• SocialSecurity card to replacealostcard; and

• SocialSecuritynumberforachild.

If you receive or see what you believe is

misleading advertising for Social Security

services, send the complete mailing, including

the envelope, to: Office of the Inspector

General, Fraud Hotline, Social Security

Administration, P.O. Box 17768, Baltimore,

MD 21235. If you see misleading advertising

online, you can report this information onlineat www.socialsecurity.gov/oig/guidelin.htm.

Also, advise your State’s attorney generalor consumer affairs office and the Better

Business Bureau. Learn more about identity

theft at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10064.

html. Read about misleading advertising at

www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10005.html.

Enjoy the treats of the season, but be

cautious of tricksters trying to steal more

than a sack of candy. The results of becoming

the victim of identity theft can be horrifying.

Protect your identifying information.






Entertainment

ReflectionsBy Steve Holsey

Ingoodhands

It is interesting that there are times when

an entertainer has done a commercial for so

long that there are those who know them

more for the commercial than for their body

of work, no matter how extensive.

One current example is the very talented

Dennis Haysbert. You can hardly think of Allstate Insurance Company without

envisioning Haysbert and hearing his voice.

He has been the Allstate spokesperson

since 2003. How many times have you

heard Haysbert ask, “Are you in good

hands?” Despite his many TV and movies

roles starting in 1979—I first noticedhim

in“Waiting toExhale”in 1995—thereare

those who only know Dennis Haysbert as

“the Allstate guy.”Which brings to mind the great Ella

Fitzgerald. For years she did television

commercials for Memorex and was so

closely identified with the product that kids,

unaware of her long and glorious history,

would approach her in public places and say,

“Aren’t you the Memorex lady?” Fitzgerald

got a kick out of it, and at least there was a

recognition factor.

LaurynHill is one of those people who

just can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and

the vast majority of the time it is trouble of

her own doing. Her biggest album was titled

“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” The latest

incident involves the singer/actress/musician

being sued by a fashion consultant/stylist,

via Davia Vintage (now there’s a pretentious

name!), for breach of contract. Hill is accused

of not paying for all of the expensive clothesthat were provided for her by Vintage for a

2007 concert tour. It was assumed that she was

either going to return the clothes in a timely

manner or keep them and pay for them.

Ne-Yo raised more than a few eyebrows

when it was revealed that when he is on the

road he stipulates in his contract that there

must be vodka in his dressing room (he has a

brand preference). But it’s not for drinking,

it’s for cleaning!A strange request

and we wonder what

specifically he is

cleaning, but if you

do a little research

you will discover that

vodka can indeed

be used for cleaning

and a number of

other things. To

see for yourself, log

onto Google and enter “additional uses for

vodka.” You’ll be surprised.

Singer, rapper, producer, actor Cee Lo

Green, who is also a coach on the TV show

“The Voice,” has been added to the cast of the

remake of “Sparkle.” The film will feature

some new music by R. Kelly. Cee Lo’s real

name, by the way, is Thomas Callaway.The Michigan Chronicle

WAKEUP! October22,8p.m.•TempleTheatre

Join Glen Thomas Rideout on the podium

And the Saginaw Choral Society as they begin

A new season and sing the vivid, the eye-opening,

Exciting songs that inhabit our world’s music.

For more information or to order tickets call

989.754.7469 or visit www.templetheatre.com.

• Hall Rental

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For more information call:

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Sports

TheMichiganBanner1stSportsHallofFamerSuccumbsatage59EddRoberson–No.22December24,1951-October2,2011

Edd Roberson, Jr. passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at his residence, age 59 years. He was born December 24,

1951 in Prattsville, Alabama to Edd Sr. and Zeola Roberson.

Edd was a member of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and attended Saginaw Public Schools where he was anexceptional basketball player. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the class of 1970, and also attended

Northwood University. He retired from the Neighborhood House after 35 years of service. A pillar in the South Side

community, he touched many lives and was a coach and mentor to the youth.

Edd loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. His love of people and his ministry of touching many

was evident throughout his life, and his legacy of caring will always are remembered.






NON PROFIT DIRECTORYA.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107

Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181

Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 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 48602989-754-2377

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

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

2806 DavenportSaginaw, MI 48602

989-790-7500CAN 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 48601989-753-0411

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604

989-799-9565Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918

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

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

Nathan Weidner Children’sAdvocacy Ctr.

715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345

Operation Reach119 S. Jefferson AvenueSaginaw, MI989-754-4444

Pastor 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

• Weeklypeergroupsessions

• Etiquettetraining

• Creditrepairclinics

• Investmentclub

• GEDpreparation

• Entrepreneurworkshops

• Tutoring

• Gunsafetyclasses

• Parentingprograms

• STDPrevention

• Substanceabuseprevention

• Healthworkshops

• Foreclosureprevention

• Financialliteracytraining

• Jobpreparation

• Communityenrichment

• Scholarshipworkshops

• Publicspeakingseminars

• Movienights,andmore

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

Our programming consists of:

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

difficult to reach spiritually. For additional information call 989-754-4444.

OperationOutreach






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989.799.9800

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Christian Education – 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study – 6 p.m.

Men’s Meeting held every second

Saturday of the month

ChristDiscipleBaptistChurch3317LapeerStreetSaginaw,Michigan

989-754-2444

World Overcomers

Church International

3350 Carver Drive

Saginaw, MI 48603

(989) 249-1802

Pastors Tariq &

ShaRease Price

Pastor Dempsey Allen and

1st Lady Dorothy Allen

Jacob’s Ladder Ministries

1926 Fairfield Street

Saginaw, MI 48602

989.799.6601

www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org

Salute your Pastor during

Pastor Appreciation

Month in October!



Saginaw

Flint

BayCity

Lansing

SecondBaptistChurchPastor Seth Doyle1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd.Bay City, MI(989) 893-3937

AntiochBaptistChurchPastor Lewis Randolph1083 E. Stewart Ave.Flint, MI 48505

(810) 789-2931

DeliveranceChurchofGodinChristElder Zack Smith, Sr.3311 Mildred StreetFlint, Michigan(810) 785-0094

St.StephensCommunityChurch

Reverend Herman Haller 1007 Kimberly DriveLansing, MI 48912(517) 484-2180

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

BethlehemBaptistChurchPastor Ernest W. Bothuel3309 Bundy StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-5866

BreadofLifeHarvestCenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603

(989) 790-7933

ChristDisciplesBaptistPastor Eddie Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

ChurchofChristMinister James Sanderson1325 N. Center Road

Saginaw, MI 48638(989) 790-2707

WorldOutreachCampus ofGreater ColemanTempleMinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd.Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

CorinthianBaptistChurch

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

FaithHarvestChurchBishop Ronald E. ChippFaith Harvest Church1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.org

E-mail: [email protected]

GreaterWilliamsTempleBishop H.J. Williams608 RemingtonSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

Jacob’sLadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602

989-799-6601MessiahMissionaryBaptistChurch2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis WashingtonPhone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org

Mt.MoriahMissionary BaptistChurchReverend Johnie F. Edwards Sr.130 North 11th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601Church (989) 754-6371Fax (989) 754-5670E-mail: [email protected]

Mt.NeboBaptist

Pastor Willie R. Hill, Jr.1111 N. 29th St.

Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-5777

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

NewBeginningsLifeChangin g MinistriesPastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650

NewBirthMissionaryBaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604

NewChristCommunityPastor Dr. Eugene Seals3302 Grant St.

Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3357

NewCovenantChristianCenterPastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485

NewFaithTempleCOGIC

Elder Charles H. Coleman

2118 Burt Street

Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-3880

NewLifeBaptistChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

NewLifeFullGospelChurchElder Zachary Williamson1200 East Genesee Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 746-0764

NewMt.CalvaryBaptistPastor Robert Donald3610 Russell StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801

NinthStreetCommunityChurch Pastor William L. Scott, Jr.Assistant Pastor Rex Jones

1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366

PrinceofPeaceBaptistChurchPastor Robert B. Corley725 N. 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-2841

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

SaginawValleyCommunity Pastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St.LukesCMEPastor Charles Braddock 1121 TuscolaSaginaw, MI 48607

(989) 755-0351TabernacleBaptistChurchRev. Thomas J.London810 Cathay StreetSaginaw, MI. 48601(989) 753-5282

TransformingLifeMinistriesPastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573

TruevineBaptistChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

ZionMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621

VictoriousBelievers Ministries ChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr.Saginaw, MI

(989) 755-7692









Pastor P. David Saunders

Bethel A. M. E. Church

535 Cathay Street

Saginaw, MI

(989) 755-7011 ext. 221

Come one, come all! Bethel A. M. E. Church, Pastor P. David

Saunders, located at 535 Cathay Street, Saginaw, invites you to

celebrate the 6th Annual Youth Revival on November 10, and

November 11, beginning at 6 pm each night. The theme this year is

“Youth Giving God Their Best!” Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1a.

The revival will feature youth ministries from Bethel A. M. E.

Church, Saginaw Valley State University, Faith Harvest Church,

Lighthouse Memorial Ministries, and many more. Also featured will be dynamic youth speakers and ministers.

Casual dress is recommended, and dinner will be served each

night. For more information, call (989) 755-7011 ext. 221.

ComeWorshipWiththeYouth

FromAcrosstheState

ofMichigan

SaginawValleyCommunityChurch3660HermansauDr.

Saginaw,MI48603Sunday10:00 am – Morning Service6:30 pm – Young Adult’s Life Group Bible

Study/WorshipMonday7:00 pm – Young Adult’s Life Group Soaking

7:00 pm – Women’s Life GroupTuesday(2nd & 4th) – 10: am – 3:00 pm – Heaven’s

Manna Food Distribution

7:00 am – Men’s Life Group6:30 pm – Prayer Night

10:00 am & 7:00 pm – Healing RoomsWednesday6:30 pm – Equipping Classes

Thursday1:00 & 6:30 pm – Healing roomsFriday

(1st & 3rd) – 9:30 am – Oasis for WomenSaturday

6:00 pm – Youth Service

Pastor Calvin Moore, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana is the

guest evangelist for the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Annual

Fall Revival, Pastor Rodrick A. Smith, beginning Sunday, October

16, at 11:00 a.m. Services will be held Monday, October 17 thru

Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. each evening at Zion, 721

Johnson Street in Saginaw, Michigan. The theme is: “Knowing

Christ and Making Him Known” Acts 1:8.

For additional information, contact Mary McDonald, Special

Events Coordinator at 989-284-0091.

ZionMissionaryBaptist

ChurchAnnualFallRevival

The community is invited to celebrate with St. Paul Baptist

Church, located at 120 N. 15th Street, Saginaw, the 6th Anniversary

Men and Women’s Day Program on Sunday, October 16. The

theme this year is “Christian Men and Women Rejoicing, Prayingand Giving Thanks”, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. The speaker at the

10 a.m. service will be Evangelist Dorothy Waldon, First Lady of

Gospel Temple Baptist Church, Flint, and Pastor Robert Davis, Jr., of

Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, Saginaw, will speak at 4:00 p.m.

St.PaulBaptistChurch

CelebratesAnniversary

Leaders listen and allow others to speak – John Maxwell






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Healthy Hair TipsYes, if you look good, you feel good so

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Good hair not only depends on what youshampoo and condition your “glory” with,

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• Dairy

Cottage cheese and yogurt are ways to

get important protein into your hair to feed it

and keep it strong.

• Fish

The oily varieties, such as salmon and

mackerel, contain fatty acids, such as

omega 3, which can slow hair loss. Fish also

contains iron and vitamin B12, for healthy

skin and hair.

• Wholegrains

Wholegrain food has nutrients important

for hair, for example, zinc, B vitamins and

iron.

• Nuts

Walnuts, cashews and pecans are a great

source of zinc.• Beans

Beans contain iron and zinc and protein. In

addition they also contain biotin, an important

B vitamin, which can improve the hairs strength

against breakages.

• Carrots

Contains vitamin A that will help maintain

the natural oils in the hair and keeping your

scalp in top condition.

• Eggs

Eggs contain protein, biotin, and vitamin

B12.

• Darkgreenvegetables

Dark leafy greens, such as spinach and

broccoli, contain iron and calcium – which are

important nutrients for the hair.

Poultry

Contains protein and iron which is important

in the maintenance of the hair follicles.

• Oysters

Contains zinc and protein.• Bananas

Contains the important B vitamin that

nurtures the hair follicles.

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Buena Vista Parks & Recreation

1940 S. Outer Dr.

We are accepting Candy Donations for our Youth

Halloween Trunk-A-Treat Halloween Activity.

For those who wish to donate candy, please donate

candy that is wrapped individually in the bag or

package. All candy should be left with the clerk at

the front counter.

For adults wishing to participate please sign up atthe Community Center front counter. Participants

should arrive at Community Center by 5:45 pm.

Trunk-A-Treat will take place October 31st

from

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Decorated vehicles and adult customs are welcomed

and encouraged!

For more information please call (989) 752-1655 ext.

201.

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ProjectLAUNCH–p. 3

KendrickD.Kemp– p.7

Representative

StacyErwinOakes–p.10

p.22

ProposedAT&T,T-MobileMergeraWinfor

MichiganMinorities

The wireless communications industry has been a true game changer for our society. It

impacts 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 a

desktop computer can. The industry is innovating quickly but there are still those people

in disadvantaged communities across Michigan and across the nation who are not part of

the digital revolution. That could change dramatically once a proposed merger between

telecommunications companies AT&T and T-Mobile finally gets the seal of approval from

the federal government.

The proposed merger stands to provide the affordable, expanded access residents across

our country, in areas similar to Michigan, need, promising to bring AT&T’s 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 Life

Project, 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 will

impact the traditionally underserved minority communities more than most.

“The combination of AT&T and T-Mobile USAwill be a win for Michigan wireless consumers,” said Jim

Murray, President of AT&T Michigan. “It will provide improved service quality, expanded 4G LTE deployment

and 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 throughout

our state.” AT&T and T-Mobile USAcustomers will see service improvements - including improved voice

quality. This transaction will increase spectrum efficiency to increase capacity and output, which can help to

improve 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 and

growing 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. This

is the single largest commitment by an American company to bring jobs back to the U.S. since the economic

crisis began in 2008. AT&T has also pledged that the merger will not result in job losses for any of AT&T’s

or T-Mobile’s U.S. wireless call center employees who are on the payroll of either company at the time the

merger 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. “Michigan’s communications infrastructure is an

important building block as so many in our state and local communities work to turn our economy around. At

AT&T, we are committed to helping Michigan’s economic recovery.”

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