The Michigan Banner July 1, 2012 Edition

Volume 6 • Number 21 The Michigan Banner June 1, 2009

Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

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Inside...Focus: Hope

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Pastor Robert B.Corley, Jr.

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Rev.Barbara ReynoldsPage 5

Pastor Brian & Candice Simmons

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Community Connecting with Lansing At CAC

State Representatives Darwin Booher, Geirge Cushingberry, and Robert Dean with Supt. Hurley Coleman, Rev. Billy Strawter, Sr., Bishop Marvin C. Pryor, Pastor Leona Glenn, and Pastor Larry Camel

Bishop Marvin C. Pryor & State Representative Andy Coulouris

Vice Chair of Saginaw CAC Latrice Goodwine & CAC Director

Lillian WilliamsPastor Dempsey Allen (left)

Carl WilliamsManager, Office of Public AffairsState of Michigan

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I want to thank the good people of Saginaw and Gratiot Counties for their support and confidence in me. I am humbled to have been re-elected to serve as your senator.

Now that the campaign is over, we can all take a deep breath and focus on working together for the future of our great state. In order to get Michigan back on the right track, we must look forward and do everything possible to ensure that our people have good-paying and lasting jobs. We must work to protect our values and heritage, and keep our families and communities strong.

I look forward to fighting for you and making Michigan a better place to work and live. Governor-elect Rick Snyder has an ambitious agenda to reinvent Michigan and I will be working alongside him to get the job done.

Again, from the bottom of my heart, from my family to yours, thank you for your support!

Sincerely,Roger Kahn, M.D.State Senator32nd District

First and foremost, I must thank the Michigan Banner for allowing me the opportunity to speak to the constituents of the 95th District. If there is one thing I have learned from my campaign for State Representative, it is that you can’t always believe what you read just because it is published in a magazine or a newspaper for that matter. Therefore, when I was contacted to write an article for the Michigan Banner that did not require me to pay a fee or speak to any other topic than the one I desired, I somehow found myself at a loss for words. However, I immediately found the same word and feeling that I felt on November 2, 2010, when I was elected State Representative for the 95th district---that word is thankful.

I, Stacy Erwin Oakes, a female who grew up at 9th and Tuscola in the city of Saginaw, am honored to be the State Representative for the 95th district. Standing

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Roger Kahn, M.D., State Senator, 32nd District

Oakes being pinned by husband, Michael Oakes

Stacy Erwin Oakes being sworn in by Clerk of the House, Richard Brown

Moving Forward in History

Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

Dr. Eric Gilbertson – p. 2

Norman Braddock – p. 2

Dr. Craig Douglas – p. 3

Linda Holoman – p. 3

Pastor Charles H. Coleman – p. 4

Alex Harper – p. 8

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MichiganChroniclePublisher,SamLogan,LeavesaLegacyA Special Tribute Jerome Buckley, Publisher, The Michigan Banner

I had the honor of meeting newspaper icon and longtime Michigan Chronicle publisher, Sam Logan, several years ago, so it was with deep regret when I heard of his passing on December 28, at the age of 78. Sam was a great mentor that not many have the opportunity to have in a lifetime, and I will always remember those times we spent together not only as friend, but grateful of the invaluable journalistic knowledge he willingly shared with me for the success of The Michigan Banner.

Logan began his five decade-long career with the Michigan Chronicle in the 1960’s, remaining there until a brief departure in 2000, and returned in 2003 when the Chronicle was acquired by Real Times, a Black-owned media group with publications in Detroit, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Memphis. In 2000, he created the Michigan Front Page, which

was also acquired by Real Times upon his return in 2003. During the 75th celebration of the Chronicle in 2010, he was recognized for his years of dedicated service, that begun with the delivery of the newspaper, writing, and becoming publisher in the 1980’s.

A trailblazer, Logan was not hesitant to take action that could be thought of as controversial, such as, the time he endorsed former Republican Gov. John Engler over Democrat Howard Wolpe in 1994, and the endorsement of Republican Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson over Democratic opponent Brenda Lawrence in 2004. “We’re here to make a difference, not a dollar,” Logan said at the time.

“Sam introduced me to great leaders in Detroit and Wayne County like Martha Jean the Queen, and one occasion we were at an event and he introduced me to Rev. Dr. Charles Adams who I was able to engage with at the Wayne County Executive Prayer Breakfast committee the year we brought Dr. E. V. Hill from Los Angeles. Sam was a master at connections,” said Supt. H. J. Coleman, Jr., of World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries in Saginaw.

“Sam Logan was a pioneer in Michigan journalism and a courageous advocate for Michigan’s African-American community. His leadership in Detroit and Michigan transcended politics and race,” said Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder in a statement. “As a proud newspaperman, he was passionate about the public’s right to know. Sam dedicated his life to providing his readers with solid, reliable information so they could make decisions that strengthened their cities. He was fearless when it came to taking a stand, and he did so out of a genuine love of Detroit and our state.”

“We are saddened by the passing of Sam Logan, a pioneer in journalism, whose passion for justice and equality was infused in every issue of the Michigan Chronicle,” said Jim

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IN THIS ISSUE

Section A

Carl Williams Announces

AmeriCorps Grant 2

City of Saginaw

Block Grant Hearings 3

Jesus Gang Events 8

Business to Business 11

Church Directory 12

Percolator Breakfast 13

Friday Night Live

Schedule 14

Section B

Do You Know

These People? 1

Editorial 2

Letters to the Editor 3

In Memoriam 4

Entertainment 5

Think Health in August 6

How to Fund Your

Child’s Education 7

Sports 8

Inspirational 14

Public Libraries News 15

Classifieds 15

AMOS O’NEAL

ANDREW COULOURIS

DENNIS BROWNING

DANIEL SOZA

WILMER JONES HAM

CAROL COTTRELL

ROMA THURIN

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Those were the words spoken by Mayor Wilmer Ham as the specialmeeting called by the council was adjourned Monday night. During thespecial meeting, it was evident that whether the speakers agreed or dis-agreed with the vote of the city council 7 days ago, democracy and free-dom of speech will not be relinquished soon by Saginawians.

Say what you will about the citizens of Saginaw, 3 questions wereunequivocally answered since the firing of city manager DeborahKimble.

1. Do the citizens of Saginaw care when they feel there has been aninjustice in the Community?

2. Are the citizens of Saginaw willing to come forth in an attempt torectify the injustice?

3. Can the citizens of Saginaw agree to disagree in order to moveforward for all of Citizens of Saginaw?

The council voted for Collins to become interim city manager for ayear by a vote of 6-3. The fact that there were 9 council members pres-ent at the council table to vote is in itself a beginning, as during councilremarks, the thought of leaving council had been a possibility consid-ered by some.

It was also mentioned that businesses were questioning if they

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“I Have A Dream”

Dr. Jocelyn EldersSaginaw Valley State University

Saginaw, MichiganWednesday, January 18, 2006

7:30 pmMartin Luther King Jr.’s “Vision 2006 Celebration”

Jerome Buckley,“A New Year”

Publisher

Sue Coleman,“Access to Higher

Education” U of M President

Tarsha Works,“Are you Practicingwhat You Preach”Ahsrat Investors

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2006

“Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

Volume 4 • Number 16 March 1, 2007

Norman C. BraddockPage 5

Jasmyne CannickPage 8

Wanda ReidPage 12Carolyn Kilpatrick

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Saginaw - Supt. H.J. Coleman, Jr. has a rich history of leadership. He is the second son born to the union of Greater Coleman Temple COGIC’s founders, the late Dr. Hurley and Martha W. Coleman, Sr. Graduating from Saginaw High School, he went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Eastern Michigan University in Community Recreation Administration.

He began his professional career as Recreation Coordinator of Saginaw County and later as Recreation Supt. for the City of Saginaw, and the Anderson Water Park. In 1989 he became the Director of Parks for Wayne County (MI) Department of Public Service. In 2000, he was promoted to Assistant CEO of Wayne County. He served as the Director of the Detroit Recreation Department from May to Sep-tember 2001.

Supt. H.J. Coleman, Jr. also served the Lord and the church faithfully. He was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost in 1978 and accepted his call to ministry on Mother’s Day 1979. He worked closely with his leaders to learn the work of the church and establish a strong foundation for his ministry. He stood by the side of the founders, learning his heart and understanding his love for God and people.

After accepting the mantle of leadership for Coleman Temple, he was also appointed as the Superintendent of the Liberty District. He was later appointed as the 2nd Administrative Assistant to Bishop Earl J. Wright Sr. As for his national appointments, he has served in the National Music Department, National Adjutancy Overseer, national and jurisdictional adjutant for Bishop Earl J. Wright (Second Jurisdiction – Michigan), who was his pastor for 12 years. The Chairman of Jurisdictional AIM Con-vention, the College of Musicians, Secretary of the Elders Council, and presently acts as Assistant CFO of the National Adjutancy.

His latest appointment came from Bishop G.E. Patterson, the Presiding Bishop, as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of All Saints Bible College, Memphis, TN. God has used him greatly thus far in his life, and he propels his church into a greater call of ministry, service, and worship.

Supt H.J. Coleman & Evangelist Sandra Coleman are the proud parents of three children Natoya, Hurley Coleman III, and Tasha Coleman.

Moving to the new location of 2405 Bay Road, Saginaw, Michigan, Supt. H. J. Coleman Jr., and the Greater Coleman Temple COGIC’s members have continued their tradition of excellence. Congratulations as you contoinue the vision of Greater Coleman Temple COGIC celebrated at the inspirational and anointed dedication ceremony presented earlier this month on March 3rd!

Supt. H. J. Coleman

Greater Coleman Temple COGIC

Smallwood HolomanPage 2

Dr. Archer ClaytorPage 2

Ruth C. MarshPage 2

“Let The Glory Begin”

2007

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CELEBRATING 9 YEARS OF POSITIVE NEWS!

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2012-2013 EVENTS

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~Denise O’Neil Green,

Associate Vice President

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Go to: www.cmich.edu/Institutional_diversity.htm to find out how you can help us in our efforts to create an environment of inclusiveness.

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office forExcellence through inclusion, listen, understand, appreciate!

GET ACQUAINTED DAYJoin us on Warriner Mall to get to know resources on

campus! Registered Student Organizations, departments, offices and local businesses will all be there to share

information and free giveaways.

AUGUST29, 2012

COMING OUT WEEKComing Out Week is a time full of celebratory and

educational events celebrating the coming out experience of LGBTQ individuals and allies.

OCTOBER8-12, 2012

UNIFIED HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONWhat holidays do you celebrate? See some of the

traditional holidays that CMU students celebrate through songs, dances, and other performances at

this annual event.

NOVEMBER2012

BLACK HISTORY MONTHAfrican-Americans have contributed a lot to the

foundation of our country. Hear about contemporary issues in the African-American community from our

keynote speaker, or join us for a little soul food at our annual food taster.

FEBRUARY2013

PRIDE WEEKPride Week is a time for the students, faculty, and staff

of CMU to celebrate the LGBTQ community and the diversity within. The week includes guest speakers,

education, celebration, and the annual Drag Show.

APRIL8-12, 2013

SOUP & SUBSTANCEA semi-monthly presentation series that provides

members of the campus community and the greater Mt. Pleasant area an opportunity to hear a substantive

presentation on a diversity-related topic over a free lunch of soup and bread.

MONTHLY

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTHCelebrate the contributions of Hispanic/Latinos in America. Come try delicious Latin cuisine or learn how to salsa dance. Make sure to check out the keynote speaker who will share a unique viewpoint on current events in the United States.

SEPT. 15 THRU OCT. 15, 2012

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTHNative American Heritage Month offers organized cultural events for the CMU campus and surrounding community which include, speakers, panels, classroom presentations, workshops, and a food taster. November was nationally proclaimed Native American Heritage Month in 1992.

NOVEMBER2012

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYHonor the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at our annual peace brunch. Join us in the afternoon for our annual peace march through CMU’s campus where we end in downtown Mount Pleasant for a candlelight vigil.

JANUARY21, 2013

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTHMany unique and wonderful things come from Asian culture. You could try out a new food or learn a new exercise like yoga or tai chi. Don’t forget to see our keynote speaker who will share about current Asian-American issues.

MAR. 15 THRU APR. 15, 2013

CMU POW WOWThe Central Michigan “Celebrating Life” annual Pow wow is held in the spring of every year to celebrate the new beginning of life and to share Native American culture and traditions with the CMU campus and surrounding community through featured dancers, singers and craft vendors.

MAR. 23 THRU MAR.

24, 2013

CelebrateDiversity!Diversity is a fact of life. We will find it in people that

we believe ‘resemble’ us and in people we believe are ‘different’ from us. We are all unique and are different in some aspect - it can be in thoughts and perceptions, physical looks, cultures, and beliefs.

Our perceptions play a great role in differentiating people with whom we associate. From the great pool of diversity, we select groups of people with whom we would rather associate. We consider these people to be ‘similar’ to us and consider all the rest to be ‘different.’ And how we communicate with these people is greatly affected by how we interpret what we know, see, hear, and believe about them, their culture, physical ability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We seldom test our perceptions to determine if they are true. And in most cases, we don’t even try because we don’t see why we should.

I would like to tell you there are more reasons why we should embrace diversity than why we shouldn’t.

Examples abound within our nation, as well as abroad, of people who haven’t recognized the value of diversity among their people and who have internal conflict and war. If we are to learn from these examples, we should learn that failing to accept and value our diversity is a threat to our society.

Given that we are interconnected across the globe, a global environment that is growing closer each day, where different cultures and backgrounds are mixing, we can no longer afford a segregated view of the world. Today, more than ever, we find cultures intermixing, countries doing business with other countries, and people living and working in nations different than their own. Businesses today represent environments where diversified ways of looking at the world are essential to success and regarded as sources of competitive advantage.

Diversity offers us numerous opportunities to grow and expand our perspectives. You might want to go to school in Canada, take a trip to Africa, do business in Japan, or perhaps live in South America. You might want to learn about different cultures in the United States, understand why people think and believe the way they do, and see our nation and world through different prisms. In the process, you will learn a great deal not only about the world but also about yourself.

In the end, the perceptions we have about others being different from us might prove to be just perceptions. The reality might be that those we label as different might me much like us, but we’ll never know unless we try. Take the opportunity to interact with people from different backgrounds in a quest to discover more about yourself - and the world around you.

When we focus on our differences, we build walls. When we focus on our similarities, we build bridges of communication and understanding. And as we progress, we will find the bridges we built were excellent investments in our lives. The division of Institutional Diversity at Central Michigan University offers many opportunities for increasing awareness, gaining understanding and building bridges. Come visit us at Get Acquainted Day, the annual Celebrating Life POW WOW, Soup and Substance series, or Pride Week, as well as other events we sponsor.

I encourage you to join us at Central Michigan University as we endeavor to build bridges and celebrate our diversity!

Dr. Denise O’Neil GreenAssociate Vice President for Institutional Diversity

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A democracy is as strong as its best ideas and enduring ideals. I salute the Michigan Banner for providing a valuable forum to share ideas and perspectives; our community is stronger because of its presence.J.J. BoehmDirector of Media and Community RelationsSaginaw Valley State University

I am proud to salute the Michigan Banner and Jerome Buckley, mostly because it captures the true essence of all the great people and things; the Great Lakes Bay Region has to offer. Their commitment to diversity and to informing the community with a range of topics in every interest and value sets them aside in our community. Congratulations and keep moving forward! Monica Reyes, Associate Director Center for Business and Economic Development at SVSU

Congratulations to The Michigan Banner on your 9th Anniversary from UAW Region 1D Director, Gerald Kariem

Congratulations to the Michigan Banner for its nine years of service to the Great Lakes Bay Region. On behalf of the SVSU community we would like to take time to recognize this achievement and say thank you for your ongoing support of diversity initiatives at Saginaw Valley State University.Dr. Mamie T. ThornsSpecial Assistant to the President for Diversity Programs



“Empowering Communities and Changing Lives” Memories…



TheDowChemicalCEOPresentedtheInspiredLeadershipAwardfromthePerformanceTheatre

Midland - Andrew N. Liveris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), was recently presented with the 2012 Inspired Leadership Award (ILA), a recognition

that honors visionary leaders who combine outstanding business performance with values and behaviors that strengthen the human and natural environments in which their organizations operate.

The award was announced in London at the annual gathering of The Performance Theatre, which brings together CEOs and chairmen with leaders and thinkers from across disciplines, geographies and philosophies. Its purpose is to debate ways of creating a new model for growth, generating value across not just quarters but generations, for both business and society as a whole.

During his acceptance keynote, Liveris told the audience that although world faces great challenges, mankind has “the ability to engineer a new model for growth…a model that exploits the markets strengths and evens out its disruptions and disparities.”

Liveris added: “What we need now are bold leaders: leaders collaborating

across outdated divisions between what is best for companies and what is best for countries, leaders innovating new ways to make the world a healthy, productive place for generations to come. We can make great things again –sustainably, socially responsibly, successfully. Not just factories, but the jobs and communities they support. Not just products, but solutions to humanity’s greatest challenges. That is what inspired leaders do.”

When presenting the award to Liveris, ILA Committee Chairman Geoff Colvin said, “Under Andrew Liveris’ inspired leadership, Dow is turning the power of its scientific expertise to overcoming the world’s resource challenges and showing us that sustainability just makes good business sense.” Performance Theatre founder Dr Osvald Bjelland echoed this view: “Andrew Liveris’ achievements at Dow move us closer to The Performance Theatre’s aim: the creation of a new and better kind of growth that doesn’t destroy the planet.”

Liveris was chosen in recognition of his success in transforming a major global company, repositioning it as an innovation-centric, science-based provider of sustainable solutions. Whether it is Dow’s 2015 Sustainability Goals or its POWERHOUSE(TM) Solar Shingles, that enable roofs to make their own energy, the

Company’s actions exemplify this new strategic direction, which has resulted in Dow dramatically improving the sustainability of its own operations.

AboutTheDowChemicalCompany:Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the

power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world’s most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow’s diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2011, Dow had annual sales of $60 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company’s more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 197 sites in 36 countries across the globe. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

Dow SolutionismNutrition

Andrew N. Liveris

Modern consumers strive to strike a balance between nutrition and convenience. By enlisting experts from all over the world, in a number of different fields and by drawing on our broad product lines and extensive industry experience, Dow has become the go-to solution provider for food and beverage related, manufacturing and packaging. Our food & beverage additives

play a vital role in improving nutritional value and in maintaining product consistency and wholesomeness.

Whether your goal is to make foods last longer or to develop better tasting gluten-free dough, Dow works with you to define the challenge and deliver a unique solution, every time.


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believe. do.At AT&T we believe in communities. That’s why we do what we do. Like striving to connect people with good jobs, donating our time and talent, supporting the underserved, and promoting innovative educational programs.

Because we believe the power of you creates limitless possibilities for us all.

That’s why we proudly support the Michigan Banner.

© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved.



Dear Friends:

I was asked recently why AT&T Michigan supports community activities throughout our state. My answer was pretty simple.

For the nearing 10,000 employees of AT&T Michigan, Michigan is our home. These are our communities. These are our neighbors. Simply put, AT&T is committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work.

In the last year, we have contributed both dollars and volunteer hours to important state and community initiatives in Michigan for things like backpacks for school students, support for the Amber Alert System, 4H, technology to assist the disabled and Junior Achievement … to name only a handful.

We are also excited about our ongoing investment in the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles — nearly 300 currently in our Michigan fleet, many made by our partners at the Big Three automakers.

We are proud to be a part of the Michigan community, and I invite you to visit our annual Sustainability Report Summary at www.att.com/csr to learn more about our efforts both here and across the country.

Jim MurrayPresident

AT&T Michigan

Best regards,

Jim MurrayPresident — AT&T Michigan

Here are some highlights:

Education

In 2008, we launched AT&T Aspire, the largest education initiative in AT&T’s history, specifically focused on high school retention and workforce readiness. In 2011, we met our initial four-year, $100 million commitment to the program, and in 2012 announced an additional $250 million financial commitment planned over five years.

times our employees have volunteered for Job Shadow, dedicating more than 270,000 volunteer hours to help students learn.

philanthropic giving through corporate, employee and AT&T Foundation programs

Each year, our employees and retirees, including the AT&T Pioneers and Employee Resource Groups, take time to enhance their communities. In 2011, our employees and retirees donated more than 6 million hours of time to community outreach activities – worth more than $133 million.

Diversity

Our success begins with our people, and a diverse and inclusive workforce and supply

chain benefits our business, employees, customers, investors and communities

percent of AT&T’s workforce that is female

percent of AT&T’s workforce that is people of color

Environment

In 2011, we built on our ongoing effort to better manage energy use, reduce the amount of energy needed to carry data over our networks and invest in alternative-fuel vehicles.

annualized energy savings from 4,500 energy-saving projects

pounds of network “scrap” materials kept out of landfills

compressed natural gas vehicles deployed that will allow us to avoid the purchase of 2.5 million gallons of gasoline in 2012, and each year they are in service.

Dear Friends:

I was asked recently why AT&T Michigan supports community activities throughout our state. My answer was pretty simple.

For the nearing 10,000 employees of AT&T Michigan, Michigan is our home. These are our communities. These are our neighbors. Simply put, AT&T is committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work.

In the last year, we have contributed both dollars and volunteer hours to important state and community initiatives in Michigan for things like backpacks for school students, support for the Amber Alert System, 4H, technology to assist the disabled and Junior Achievement … to name only a handful.

We are also excited about our ongoing investment in the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles — nearly 300 currently in our Michigan fleet, many made by our partners at the Big Three automakers.

We are proud to be a part of the Michigan community, and I invite you to visit our annual Sustainability Report Summary at www.att.com/csr to learn more about our efforts both here and across the country.

Jim MurrayPresident

AT&T Michigan

Best regards,

Jim MurrayPresident — AT&T Michigan

Here are some highlights:

Education

In 2008, we launched AT&T Aspire, the largest education initiative in AT&T’s history, specifically focused on high school retention and workforce readiness. In 2011, we met our initial four-year, $100 million commitment to the program, and in 2012 announced an additional $250 million financial commitment planned over five years.

times our employees have volunteered for Job Shadow, dedicating more than 270,000 volunteer hours to help students learn.



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LANSING ― State Sen. Roger Kahn (second from left), R-Saginaw Township, was recently thanked by local Boy Scouts of America members for his work on legislation establishing a Michigan fundraising license plate for the organization. Kahn’s measure, Senate Bill 104, became state law in 2011. Pictured, from left are: Dr. Craig Younkman; Kahn; Lt. Gov. Brian Calley; Eagle Scout Gerrit Bakker; Rep Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt; and Boy Scouts of America Assistant Scout Master Steve Bakker.

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A Permanent Exhibit

GEARED for PRODUCTIONThe Story of Automotive Manufacturing in Saginaw

Castle Museum

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(989) 752-2861

The YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region recently received $12,000 in grants from several funds through the Bay Area Community Foundation to support YWCA Economic Empowerment programs and special needs summer camps.

Grants were awarded from:* The Civic League of Bay County Advisory Endowment

Fund awarded $1000 to support YWCA special needs camps. * The Community Initiative Fund awarded $5,000 to support

YWCA Economic Empowerment Programs. * The Nathalie Awrey Memorial Fund awarded $5,000 to

support YWCA special needs camps.* The Youth Advisory Endowment Fund awarded $1,000 to

support YWCA special needs camps.

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Davenport University announced it is developing three new graduate degree programs for its College of Health Professions - a Master of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and the University’s first doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

“We are excited to be developing these three new programs to help Davenport students get where the world is going in health professions,” said Dr. Linda Rinker, Executive Vice President for Academics and Provost. “Market research indicates continued job growth in these areas, which make them appealing programs for prospective students.”

DavenportUniversitytoLaunchThreeNewGraduatePrograms

The RDF Saginaw Valley Track Club, established in 2010, is a member of the USA Track and Field AAU, Saginaw County Schools Partners in Education, and Saginaw Chamber of Commerce and Buena Vista Parks & Recreation.

Our mission is to provide the youth an opportunity to maximize their pure potential and excel within an instructional program geared towards developing the inner athlete.

The 2012 Junior Olympics Regional and

Championship competitions will be held July 5, to July 8, in Cedarville, OH, and on July 23, to July 29, in Baltimore, MD. For additional information contact coaches Ricky D. Flowers, and Donovan Hughes, at 989.992.2127.

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VoterRightsAreNotFreeBy Star Parker

Engraved large on one of the walls of the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC are the words “Freedom is not free.” It is sad that so many are unable

or unwilling to appreciate the truth of this simple phrase or are ready to heed those who have or seek power who distort it. I cannot think of anything hurting us more today than false and confused notions about the nature of the ideal of freedom.

Recently Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) appeared on Chris Matthews’ Hardball show and in discussion about voter ID laws he said that voting should be as easy as “getting a glass of fresh water.” He equated requiring a picture ID to vote to Jim Crow laws and poll taxes. It is particularly troubling to hear this from Lewis, a battle scarred veteran of the civil rights movement.

The National Mall and the streets of Washington are filled in the summer with tourists – many families with kids – visiting our Capital. They can see the collection of symbols and memorials across the Mall testifying to the truth that “Freedom is not free.”

A five minute walk from the Korean War Veterans Memorial is the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, which serves as a reminder of the struggles of the civil

rights movement. A few minutes in the other direction is the World War II Memorial. And heading back around again you encounter the sad swath of black stone in which the names of over 50,000 lost in the war in Vietnam are engraved.

Looking out over it all at the base of the reflecting pool is Abraham Lincoln, who presided over the blood bath in which more than half a million Americans died in the internecine struggle for the nation’s survival and ideals. A short ride over Memorial Bridge takes one to Arlington National Cemetery and the flowing green pastures filled with uniform white gravestones of our soldiers fallen fighting our many wars. The struggle to protect and maintain a free society and to build on it so that we can continue to climb higher never ends.

Certainly someone who put his life on the line struggling for civil rights, like John Lewis, should know this. How can he possibly conclude that voting – the privilege to make one’s voice heard as part of the ongoing deliberations central to our enterprise of advancing human freedom - should be as easy “as getting a glass of fresh water?”

A free society will soon not be free if the citizens in it see their freedom as something that should arrive effortlessly, free of personal responsibility, like the appearance of the morning sun. Black leaders do damage to our nation, and to our black citizens, to call requirements for a modicum of personal responsibility in order to vote racism.

A study published earlier this year by the Pew Center on the States characterized America’s voter registration system as “Inaccurate, Costly, and Inefficient.”

Among its conclusions are that “approximately 24 million voter registrations in the U.S. are no longer valid or significantly inaccurate; more than 1.8 million deceased individuals are listed as voters; approximately 2.75 million people have registrations in more than one state.” In 2008, the Supreme Court considered Indiana’s voter ID law, which the NY Times then reported was “considered the strictest in the country,” and found it constitutional.

Every American should celebrate efforts requiring responsibility for clear proof of identity when registering to vote. And every American should appreciate the importance of efforts by states, like that taking place in Florida, to update and ensure the honesty and integrity of voter files. Freedom is not free. To the extent that Americans of any background do not appreciate this, we will long for the days when we were free.

Star Parker is founder and president of CURE, the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, a 501c3 think tank which explores and promotes market based public policy to fight poverty, as well as author of the newly revised Uncle Sam’s Plantation: How Big Government Enslaves America’s Poor and What We Can do About It.

WhyDoWeCelebrateThe4thOfJuly?July 4th, 1776 is the day that the colonies decided to declare themselves independent of Britain. By writing a very detailed decree, the Declaration of Independence, they decided they no longer would need to be governed by the Kings of England and America was born.



Op-Ed:PatientSafetyReformderailedbyKahn’s“medicalerrorimmunity”proposal

Epidemic of medical errors calls for patient safety, not immunity for medical errors that killAmidst an epidemic

of medical errors, Senator Roger Kahn – a doctor himself – is pushing a get-out-of-jail-free pass for negligent doctors who maim and kill patients in Michigan with misguided legislation [SB 1110, SB 1115, SB

1116, SB 1117, and SB 1118].These bills would provide immunity that

would protect drunk, drugged or incompetent doctors from the consequences of their actions, shifting the costs of medical errors to victims, their families, taxpayers and hospitals.

Senator Kahn recently told a Senate committee that his medical error immunity proposal is designed to avert a “doctor shortage” which does not exist. Senator Kahn cited a flawed eight year old study that mistakenly claims Michigan has a million more people than we actually have and uses a lack of highly trained specialists in far flung rural areas to claim that Michigan in general suffers a shortage of these specialists. Dr. Kahn never explains how protecting the 6% of repeat-offender doctors who cause 62% of medical errors will solve this nonexistent

problem, and never bothers to reveal his own conflict of interest as a cardiologist who still has a financial stake in being immunized from the costs of his own errors.

Last year, an estimated 66,000 Michigan families were devastated by medical errors; over 6,000 patients in Michigan were killed by preventable medical errors. These numbers have more than doubled in the past 20 years. One in three hospital patients are affected by medical errors and over half of doctors admit to not reporting serious medical errors. As many as 86% of serious medical errors that cause harm to patients are never reported at all. This patient safety crisis costs Michigan an estimated $12,000,000,000 to $28,000,000,000 each year [That is $12 to $28 billion]. Clearly, medical errors are out of control and patient safety is in crisis.

92% of the public thinks that reporting such medical errors should be mandatory, yet the only record of such incidents [the National Practitioners Database] is not open to the public and the American Medical Association produces a guide for doctors on how to avoid having their errors recorded.

Luckily, some are working hard to address this patient safety crisis. Michigan hospitals and health centers are studying new processes and procedures that will make error reporting mandatory and ways to minimize errors. The

Michigan Health and Hospital Association is a national leader in such patient safety reforms, working with other hospitals across the nation to minimize hospital acquired conditions. The University of Michigan is a national role model for patient safety and the reporting of errors.

Yet Dr. Kahn wants to all-but do away with accountability for the small number of bad doctors who harm most patients. Kahn’s proposals would undo the patient safety reforms championed by Michigan hospitals and conscientious lawmakers. Kahn’s bills would radically increase the costs of medical errors to taxpayers. They would also destroy accountability for bad doctors from outside of Michigan who come here to practice when they have nowhere else to go.

As a State Representative, I oppose Dr. Kahn’s efforts to provide immunity for medical errors. Michigan families need safe medical care, not additional millions in costs that would be transferred from those who harm or kill patients to taxpayers. I intend to work hard to make patient safety a priority, to keep costs low for Michigan families, and to stand up against self-interested legislation designed to protect a few bad doctors at the expense - and in some cases the ultimate expense - of the rest of us.

State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes

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HowCanWeCriticizeTeensIfWeDon’tProvideSummerJobs?By Mike ThompsonFor The Michigan Banner

A recent Reuter’s headline, “Sad Summer in the City for Job-Hunting Teens,” tugged at my conscience.

While the Reuters report stereotypically focused on an urban setting with African American youth in the photograph, there also is an opportunity shortage for summer youth jobs in small towns and rural areas, not just in the cities,

During my adolescent period 40-plus years ago in Saginaw, virtually every kid who wanted a summer youth job or part-time job could get one, or more than one. At age 12, I nabbed a newspaper route. Two years later, the city recreation office hired me, and a bunch of other young teens, as umpires for youth baseball and softball, and as scorekeepers for adult games. We were paid by the game, not by the hour. Next, I got a cashier job at a family-owned pharmacy. No doubt I was too young to legally sell booze, but things were looser in those days.

Nowadays? The Saginaw News no longer is daily and is delivered mostly by motor

route. The recreation department is shut down. The family pharmacy long ago gave way to a thrift store.

If I were an adolescent nowadays, I don’t know where I could find a part-time job, and that makes me feel guilty. How can we blame young folks for what we perceive as their bad attitudes, their lack of work ethic, when we fail to provide the same opportunities that we embraced during past generations?

This is why -- okay, call me a socialist -- I support government-sponsored summer youth employment programs. These initiatives don’t have to be extravagant and expensive, and they won’t solve the challenge of more jobs for older teens and young adults. But if a 14- to-17-year-old is given the chance to earn maybe a mere $1,000 during the summer school break, this could make a big difference in their lives beyond the dollars earned.

Remember the old SYTEP, the Summer Youth Training and Employment Program under Marv Turner and John Norwood at

the Ruben Daniels Center? More than 2,000 young people used to get jobs during the summer break. Today, the count is nil.

Two years ago, for an online news service, I wrote an extensive report on Detroit’s summer youth employment project funded temporarily in 2009 by the much-ridiculed economic stimulus. Federal funds had dried up by 2010 due to Republican opposition to anything with President Obama’s name on it, but Motor City leaders have marched forward with a more limited version. Detroit businesses, large and small, are doing their part to create teen jobs. I believe supportive or so-called “matching” federal dollars should have been renewed, for Detroit and elsewhere.

Even in a tough economy, there are resources for public-private partnerships to support summer youth jobs. Critics may call this “make work.” I’d rather call it “summer school.”

Editorial

Children of the New MillenniumOh, People of the New MillenniumHear my plea todayPlease give your love to our children, each and every day.

The open door of gang violence is presented to our children each daySome children have become misguided and cannot find their way.

“Gang Violence” and crime has no boundaries of spaceRegardless of their background Regardless of their race.

When children are crying out for helpPlease listen, reach out and hold their hands.

Say “I love you, you can talk to me, and I will try to understand.”Perhaps you will end their sorrow I pray you will give them hope and courage to face each tomorrow.

I pray they will develop positive skills such as love for one anotherSuch as leaders in our community pleading peace and goodwill.©Sarah Berkley

LASTDAYTOSIGN-UPFORTHESUMMERREADINGPROGRAMIS

JULY14

The Public Libraries of Saginaw 2012 Dream Big READ! Summer Reading Program sign-up ends on Saturday, July 14. You must report and pick up your reading incentive prizes no later than Saturday, July 21.

To register and record reading progress online, go to www.saginawlibrary.org and click on the Summer Reading Program link near the center of the homepage. The Summer Reading Program ends on Thursday, July 19 at Claytor and Wickes Libraries. Butman-Fish, Hoyt and Zauel Library’s program ends on Saturday, July 21.



Saginaw MAX System of Care

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YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT

• Do you have something to say?

• Would you like to tell your story, your way?

• Are you interested in developing skills in photography, journalism, and marketing?

If you’ve answered “YES” to these questions, then Saginaw MAX System of Care wants you!

We are looking for 5 youth, ages 14-19, to participate in our YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT. Please contact Willie Hillman, MAX Youth Coordinator at 989-754-2288 for more information.



I have been a resident of Buena Vista the majority of my life. I graduated from Buena Vista High School, earned an Associate of Arts degree from Delta College, a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Saginaw Valley State University. I also earned a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. I taught math and science in the Buena Vista School District for over 10 years, and also was director of its Project Soar 21st Century After-School Program.

Currently, I serve as the Science Curriculum Coordinator for theSaginaw Public School District. I am the owner and operator of Dream Advocates, LLC, which provides high quality prevention and enrichment opportunities for youth and their families.

I served on the Buena Vista Township Parks and Recreation Committee for over seven years and chaired the Citizens for BV Public Safety Committee which helped pass the public safety millage. I am very involved and active in the community as an educator, role model and mentor. I am the proud mother of two children, Charlyse and RaVon.

As a candidate for Buena Vista TownshipTreasurer,myplatformistoensurethefollowing:

Respect: Each issue is of vital importance to someone. I pledge to be approachable and willing to listen to citizen input at all stages of the decision making process. Being a member ofthe township board requires respect for citizens and for their concerns.

CustomerService:Buena Vista Charter Township’s most vital asset is its citizens. I plan to improve the quality of customer service for our citizens by creating convenient and accessible services that meet the needs of township residents and business owners.

Transparency: Members of the township board should facilitate the flow of information to all residents of Buena Vista Township in a timely and convenient fashion. I plan to provide transparent communications of financial matters that affect our township. Citizens can only participate meaningfully if they are privy to all aspects of a decision. This is necessary in order to maintain integrity within our community.

Accountability:My positions will be based solely on public input, board discussions, requirements from local and state agencies, and my own research. I plan to implement sound and consistent cash management procedures and proper handling of township funds.I will accept responsibility for my positions taken in accordance with these principles.

Tomorrow is looking brighter for BV! I would appreciate your vote on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Chris Dillard

Public Notice

Buena Vista Charter Township

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

Public Accuracy Test for theAugust 7, 2012 Primary Election

has been scheduled for FridayJuly 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the

Clerks Department,Buena Vista Charter Township Hall

1160 S. Outer Drive,Saginaw, Michigan.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate

that the programand computer that will be used

to tabulate the results of theElection, counts the votes in

the manner prescribed by law.Gregory K. Carter

Buena Vista Charter Township Clerk

StudentsReceiveFundingForProjectsA vast array of SVSU scholarly and artistic

student projects will receive funding from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Student Research and Creativity Institute at Saginaw Valley State University. Six exemplary student projects were awarded, ranging from an opportunity to study theatre management in Barcelona to the development of a vermicompost dryer for the SVSU Greenhouse.

The class of recipients is the first to receive funding since the Herbert H. And Grace A. Dow Foundation of Midland made a $1 million gift to endow the institute. Any SVSU student may submit a proposal to receive financial support for research or other creative endeavors. Each student project is eligible to receive up to $10,000. All student submissions must be sponsored by an SVSU faculty or staff member. Students serve as the primary researcher, author or creative agent for each project but are guided by SVSU faculty and staff. The following students were selected to receive funding for their projects: Todd Andrzejewski, Mara Berton, Katelyn Bilbee, Scott Merrow, Kasey Moritz and Alyssa Tarrant



Business & Financial

New Life Christian FellowshipPastor Ken Cline6115 ShattuckSaginaw, MI 48603P: 989.498.0223F: 989.793.9552W: www.nlcfsaginaw.orgNature of Business: Church

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NexteerTakingItsProvenTechnologytoAlternativeEnergyMarket

New SunSteer™ product line uses electronic steering and driveline technologies to

follow the sunSaginaw– Global automotive supplier Nexteer Automotive

announced recently it is expanding its product portfolio into the alternative energy market. The company’s first product, SunSteer™, is a solar tracking actuator and will be built at the company’s world headquarters in Saginaw. Nexteer’s engineering and manufacturing expertise was applied to the design and development of the device, allowing for world class reliability and performance in this emerging market.

“The team at Nexteer relied on our industry leading automotive technologies to develop a product for the renewable energy market that accurately positions solar arrays to follow the sun”, said Vince De Zorzi, senior vice president and chief operations officer at Nexteer. “SunSteer™ is built right here in the U.S., with more than 90 percent U.S. content and greater than 50 percent of its content produced in Michigan, including the Great Lakes Bay Region.”

SunSteer™ uses a precision built, high-efficiency ball screw/ball nut combination that provides operating efficiencies of up to 95 percent. This provides the ability to reliably move solar array loads with best-in-class energy consumption. Under normal operating conditions, SunSteer™ will accurately track the sun’s position, while consuming less than $2.00 of energy per year. High-performance coatings developed under extreme vehicle testing environments are used on SunSteer™ to reduce corrosion and provide long life field performance of greater than 20 years in the field.



Business DirectoryAuthorsW. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.comAuto2 Fresh DetailKenny Jackson 300 N. Niagara StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-239-7012McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Leon V. Washington Sales & Leasing Professional989-790-5155 [email protected] Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury 4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI 989-792-2453BakeriesLighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax – 989-754-7099Banquet FacilitiesRowan - West Facility1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan989-753-3475BeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie King Owner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-755-2666/989-755-3883LocAccentsTonita LawsonSisterlocks Consultant6327 Laurentian Ct.Flint, MI 48532810-240-9665www.LocAccents.Blogspot.comwww.Sisterlocks.comReflection of U Too2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-4600Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan989-992-2600

Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338Unique Cuts II3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.comwww.The GrowthCoach.com Carrollton Public SchoolsCraig C. DouglasSuperintendentP.O. Box 517 Carrollton, MI 48724(989) 754-1475Fax (989) 754-1470Direct Dial (989) [email protected] ServicesExtreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community ServicesSheilda BraddockPresident/CEOHuman Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-753-0411

ComputersCreative ComputersLathan Wilson (Buddy)817 East GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-9290DentistsJack W. Nash, DDSCosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs“Sunday’s Best” Yvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected] & Dining Spencer’s Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.comGraphics/DigitalTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-752-5540TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COMHeating and CoolingHORIZONAzola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 CellPhotography Quality Photo124 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602989-790-8130 PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602REAlToRS®Century 21Rose Chandler, Realtor5580 State Street, Suite 4Saginaw, Michigan 48603989.921.7000 office989.921.7001 fax989.753.5796 home [email protected] cell

RestaurantsBrother Arthur’s Fish & More2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001RetailersGREEKS “R” US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 [email protected]’s Clothes 310 Johnson St. Saginaw, MI 989-753-4552 Cell 989-239-2732 [email protected] RepairMorgans Shoe Repair 308 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-754-6155 TailorsExecutive Tailoring Christopher E. EddingtonMaster Tailor418 Court StreetSaginaw, MI [email protected] hour service Tax ServicesRobert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Service/ERO e-file2127 LedyardSaginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115 Fax [email protected] Charter Service, LLCHoward McFadden1200 E. Moore Rd.Saginaw, Michigan989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461Howard [email protected]

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I am running for re-election as a Democrat in the Primary Election, August 7, 2012. To win this election, I’d like your support!

The need for an experienced, trusted and capable leader is of the utmost importance, particularly the seat of Supervisor. The issues before Buena Vista are critical at this time and require sound, strategic and positive thinkers with the community’s best interest in mind.

I Dwayne A. Parker am qualified for this position; my record has shown my community’s commitment:• Spearheaded and successfully lead the campaign to keep the Secretary of State office open in BVCT• Created & lead the “Flight the Blight” campaign to demolish the old Fort Saginaw Mall and up to 200 dilapidated houses• Lead the BVCT team to Washington DC and Lansing MI over the last 5-years, awarded up to 1.6 million in Federal & State grant funds for the Towne Center Redevelopment project• Championed the BVCT Recycle Program (increased activity & awareness of recycling in Township)• Created the “Buy BVCT First” initiative with our residence and business community• Created the BVCT, Business Association, 2010• Ushered in the USDA Sewer Rehab Project: cleaned, televised, and lined nearly 215,400 lineal feet (41 miles) of pipe for the sanitary sewer system and rehabilitated 130 manholes• Created the new BVCT, Economic Development Commission, 2012• Continue to advocate and support the Nexteer hiring and retention of jobs in BVCT• Co-founder of the BVCT Chapter of “Shoes that Fit” donated over a thousand new shoes to BVCT elementary school students since 2009• Championed and created the BVCT Annual Spring “Clean Up” Day• Co-sponsor of the monthly Senior Citizen Pancake BreakfastPaid for by the Committee to re-elect Dwayne A. Parker



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GetYourSocialSecurityStatementOnlineBy Cynthia EdwardsSocial SecurityPublic Affairs Specialist

Flint - If you would like to get a Social Security Statement, which provides estimates of your future benefits, it is now available online at www.socialsecurity.gov.

“Our new online Social Security Statement is simple, easy-to-use and provides people with estimates they can use to plan for their retirement,” said Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. “The online Statement also provides estimates for disability and survivors benefits, making the Statement an important financial planning tool. People should get in the habit of checking their online Statement each year, around their birthday, for example.”

In addition to helping with financial planning, the online Statement also provides workers a convenient way to determine whether their earnings are accurately posted to their Social Security records. This feature is important because Social Security benefits are based on average earnings over a person’s lifetime. If the information is incorrect, the person may not receive proper benefits.

The online Statement provides you the opportunity to save or print the document for future reference, or to have handy for discussions with family members or a financial planner. According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, users are giving the online Statement a score of 89, making it competitive with our other top-rated, best-in-government online services, such as the Retirement Estimator and online retirement

application. To get a personalized online Statement,

you must be age 18 or older and must be able to provide information about yourself that matches information already on file with Social Security. In addition, Social Security uses Experian, an external authentication service provider, for further verification. You must provide identifying information and answer security questions in order to pass this verification. Social Security will not share your Social Security number with Experian, but the identity check is an important part of this new, thorough verification process.

When your identity is verified, you can create a “My Social Security” account with a unique user name and password to access your online Statement. In addition, your

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TheSystemistheSolutionBy Cal TalleyPresident/CEOThe Growth Coach Great Lakes Bay Region

During the early phase of business development or re-engineering, your brainpower and sweat equity should go into the design and creation of your business model and business systems – not into micromanaging. Spend time

developing systems and performance standards early on so that you can lead later on. Design an entire business template. Define and organize the work to be done rather than micromanaging the employees. The more you systematize your business, the less everyone will rely on you for day-to-day questions and assistance. You will minimize those nagging “got-a-minute” interruptions from your employees. Also, the system you develop takes your place so that you can step out of the trenches and function as CEO. Replace yourself with the system!

Your mission is to plan and design the system and then let your employees work the system. Develop the recipe and then let the employees do the cooking! Get out of the hot kitchen. Your employees should understand their roles and function within and according

to the system. Once defined and documented, processes, policies, and practices should be followed carefully.

With help from employees and your business advisers, identify and document all the processes, procedures and policies necessary to achieve more effective and streamlined operations. You want to get frank feedback at this stage to ensure that you have an effective business model laid out first before you start documenting your business system. Start with customers’ perceived needs and work backwards re-designing your business so that it consistently and predictably fulfills the promises made to a customer during the selling process. Be sure all your back-office processes (accounting, finance, HR, technology, administration, etc.) are in alignment to effectively support the operations of the company. Design or repair any processes that are missing or faulty.

Routine work should be fully systematized and only exceptions should be dealt with on an ad hoc or improvised basis. A system should eliminate arbitrary work and discretion. Your

employees should have the discipline to follow the system and also have the freedom and authority to handle the exceptions that do not fit neatly into the system. Because most potential problems and crises have been properly anticipated and converted into routine processes, “fire drills” should be greatly reduced.

Once your system is fully documented and your employees are running the system, you need to let go, trust the system, trust your team, and step away from the day-to-day workflow. With this approach, twelve-hour days no longer need to be the norm. Once you allow the integrated system to run, the system itself and your employees will do the necessary work to fulfill promises made to your customers. You will not have to work as hard or as long. With effective systems, ordinary employees (properly trained) can achieve consistently extraordinary results.

The system is your solution to more freedom, fulfillment, and profits. Again, plan and develop the system and let others operate the system.

Cal Talley can be contacted at 989.401.6229, cell 989.714.7950, or visit www.TheGrowthCoach.com

EntrepreneurialSeries:FundamentalsofStartingaBusiness

MIDLAND– The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay is pleased to offer a free Fundamentals of Starting a Business seminar at Grace A Dow Memorial Library at 1710 W. St. Andrews in Midland on July 19, 2012, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The seminar is for those who would like to start a small business or for those who would like to become acquainted with community and business resources.

Topics include what it takes to start a business, where to go for information and assistance, the business plan and why you need one, licenses and permits, funding and the myth

of “free money,” as well as resources available to help set up your business.

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 at www.facebook.com/MI.SBTDC.Region.5.

Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access the services of the Great Lakes Bay area serving Arenac, Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties by calling 989.686.9597 or visiting www.misbtdc.org/GreatLakesBay.

Declaration Quiz1. When did the continental congress actually pass a resolution of independence?2. Who was the main author of the declaration of independence?3. Who was on the committee to draft the declaration?4. Why did Adams ask Jefferson, the youngest on the committee, to draft a declaration?5. Which did congress cut out of Jefferson’s draft of the declaration?6. Who was King of Great Britain at the time the colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence?7. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?8. Where is the Declaration of Independence displayed?For answers see P 30



‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’

Dr. Jack Nashhas been practicingdentistry for over 35years.Heisagraduateof the University ofMichigan DentalSchool. He has alsobeen an adjunctfaculty member atDelta College and

is currently a Fellow of the AmericanAcademy of General Dentistry and agraduate of the prestigious Council onInnovativeDentistry.

To ask Dr. Nash dental questionswrite tohimat: Dr.JackW.Nash,POB1442, Saginaw,MI 48607, or email himat [email protected]. All opinionsdiscussed in these articles are those ofDr. Nash; treatment options should bediscussed with an individual’s personaldentist.

Dear Dr. Nash: This summer I am working at my church’s Vacation Bible School. I love working with the children, but with all the energy they have, they sometimes get pretty rough during playtime. I am wondering if you could tell me how to handle children’s dental emergencies? I just want to be prepared! Ebony

DearEbony: I am so glad that you are spending time

with the children at your church and that you are concerned and want to be prepared for dental emergencies with children. I will give

you some basic guidelines, but remember to get the child to the dentist as soon as possible after a dental crisis arises.

KnockedOutTeethIf a baby tooth is knocked out, do not

try to insert it back into the gum. You could cause damage to the permanent tooth underneath. If, however, it is a permanent tooth, you should try to insert it back into the gums. If the tooth is dirty do not scrub any tissue off, but gently rinse the tooth off with water. The tissue on the permanent tooth is needed so the tooth can reattach to the gum tissue. If you can’t put the tooth back into the tissue space it came out of and you have to transport the tooth to the dentist, put the tooth back in saliva (carried in the mouth), or place it in water or milk. Please do not place the tooth in anything chemically-based (such as alcohol or mouthwash) or toxic (like a cleaning fluid) because it will kill the tooth.

BrokenToothIf you can, find all the pieces of the tooth.

Wrap the tooth parts in a water-soaked piece of gauze or paper towel, and then get to the dentist as soon as possible. To prevent swelling of the face on the way there, place a cold compress against the face in the area of injury. For a compress, use an ice pack or wrap some ice in a wash cloth.

BittenTongueorLipsClean the injured area with a cool rinse of

water and/or a clean cloth, and then apply a cold compress to the injured area so you keep the swelling down. If bleeding is excessive,

take the child immediately to their dentist or a hospital emergency room because stitches maybe needed.

ToothacheWith the parent’s permission, I would first

give the child by oral administration whatever the child has taken for a pain before. Do NOT put an aspirin on top of the problem tooth; this is an old medicine notion and is a very bad treatment that can cause even more problems. Instead, take the child to the dentist as soon as possible so that the tooth can be treated properly. Just because the pain may go away today that does not mean the problem with the tooth is gone. Take care of it properly for the child’s sake, and in the hope that a tooth needed for a lifetime of oral health can be saved, too.

PossibleBrokenJawOnce again, apply a cold compress. If a

broken jaw is suspected, in this case I would take the child directly to the emergency room because the jaw may have to be reset in a hospital setting and not the dental office.

Ebony, I hope that I have given you some basic guidelines so that you will be prepared for a child’s dental emergency. Again I want to commend you for working with the children.

Stay well....Dr. NashDr. Jack W. Nash, 1320 S. Washington

Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 – Office – 989.752.1200 – Fax – 989.752.2481

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WhatisJuvenileArthritis?Juvenile arthritis (JA) is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune

and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children ages 16 and younger. Arthritis typically affects joints -- the word “arthritis” literally means joint inflammation: arth (joint) and itis (inflammation) – but JA can involve the eyes, skin and gastrointestinal tract as well.

In addition, there are several different types of juvenile arthritis. As JA’s prevalence rises, researchers and doctors alike are working to develop a more sophisticated understanding of the differences between the different forms.

WhatCanYouDoAboutJuvenileArthritis?The most important step in properly treating your child’s JA is getting an accurate

diagnosis. The diagnostic process can be long and detailed, but be patient. Your child’s pediatrician will likely recommend that you visit a pediatric rheumatologist who will then take a complete health history to determine the length of time and type of symptoms present.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for juvenile arthritis. The goal of treatment for JA is to relieve inflammation, control pain and improve your child’s quality of life. Most treatment plans involve a combination of medication, physical activity, eye care and healthy eating.

Every treatment plan is unique and requires that your child’s health care team, which might include a pediatric rheumatologist, dentist, ophthalmologist, nurse practitioner and physical therapist, among others.

Source: www.arthritis.org

My name is Kiyah and I have polyarticular JRA. It hurts in my elbows, my shoulders, my neck, my wrist, my feet, my ankles and my knees (sometimes). I got diagnosed when I was 6 years old. My mother never understood why I

ran leaning forward. I enjoy dancing, singing, swimming, watching TV, and praising GOD. I went to the JRA conference in Washington D.C. I met a lot of friends there...some live right across the street. My name is Kiyah and this is my story.

Kari H.

My name is Kari and I am 14. One day I went to my doctor appointment for a check-up and they noticed that my left knee and both thumbs were swollen. The doctors said that they needed to do some blood tests. They didn’t

know what was wrong, so they sent me to a different doctor. My new doctor said that I had Juvenile Arthritis. I didn’t know how to take the news. The only thing I could do was cry. I didn’t know how it was going to affect my sports (swimming, diving, cross-country skiing, and track and field). All I could do was

think that this is what God wanted for me. My friends and family helped me through a lot of it, but I still had my bad days. My doctor gave me some medication and I started being able to move my knee better. But then about 3 weeks after I had started my medication, the arthritis had spread to my other knee and it was a lot harder to do things. I had to get a new type of medication and it started working the first week. The swelling in my knees had gone down and my thumbs were getting better also, and I’m still getting better right now. One of my goals is to find a cure for JRA. The only thing I can say to kids with Arthritis is to stay strong and that I know you can power through it!

Source: www.arthritis.org

WhatisLifewithJuvenileArthritisLike?

Kiyah H. Kari H.

Taking Arthritis to School by DeeDee L. Miller, Tom Dineen and Karen Schader

Raising a Child with Arthritis: A Parent’s Guide: From Infancy to Young Adulthood Charlotte Huff (Author), Richard Vehe (Editor)

Living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Living Well: Chronic Conditions) Susan Heinrichs Gray (Author)



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MridhaReceivesIMGPhysicianof theYearAward

Congratulations to Dr. Debasish Mridha, recipient of the Michigan State Medical Society International Medical Graduates ‘Physician of the Year Award. A true ambassador for International Medical Graduates, Dr. Mridha had to travel to many countries in his journey to realize his childhood dream of becoming a neurologist. He was born and raised in Bangladesh. After graduating from high school, he went to the former Soviet Union to study medicine at the Kiev Medical Institute in Ukraine. Then he came to the United States and completed his residency and fellowship at Wayne State University, Detroit. Upon finishing his fellowship, he moved to Saginaw, and founded the Michigan Advanced Neurology Center, where he has been practicing since 2000.

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Midland– During National Asthma Awareness Month in May, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority announced plans to fund the Juvenile Asthma Camps at Delta College for 2012 and 2013. The cost of both camps is approximately $7000.

According to Marcia Thomas, president of Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Saginaw, the statistics for children with asthma in Saginaw County alone is eye-opening. When you combine the stats for the Tri-Cities, it’s alarming. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) notes that asthma accounts for more visits to the Emergency Room, costs the nation $3.2 billion to treat annually, afflicts 5.6 million school-aged children and can lead to death. Asthma disproportionately afflicts

low-income, minority children, a population most vulnerable to the ravages of the disease but a population with few outlets where parents can be informed about the disease and how to manage it. Reaching this population is the core mission of AKA’s Asthma Prevention and Management Initiative.

The initiative is a major program under AKA’s new administration, whose theme is “Global Leadership Through Timeless Service.” The local effort is being spearheaded by the Chapters’ Taskforce, which is chaired by Bridget Hall of Saginaw, and Octavia Cabey of Midland. Dr. Diane Adams, MD, a member of the Sorority, is Project Director of the campaign.

This year’s camps were held on June 25, and June 27.

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Project LAUNCH serves all of Saginaw County but provides 70 % of the services to residents of the City of Saginaw and Buena Vista. This program is for kids from birth to eight. It helps with

all areas of development but focuses on social emotional health and prevention. LAUNCH doesn’t always bring a new program to the community. Often they give help to the programs that are already there. So you may not always hear their name. But LAUNCH is there, behind the scenes helping Saginaw.

• 181 children received Birth- FiveHome Visitation services. LAUNCH gives money to the agencies that provide Birth-Five Home Visitation (Saginaw City Schools, Michigan State University extension & Teen Parent Services. This allows them to hire more home visitors & serve more families.

• 3seriesofIncredibleYearsParenting

ClasseshavebeenprovidedinthecityattheYMA,OdysseyHouse,andDHS.LAUNCHpaidforallofthetrainingandmaterialsfortheclass.

• Over 600 children were helpedwith their social emotional development intheirdaycares.LAUNCH trained & coached teachers in Social Emotional Health in all Claytor Head Start classrooms and 3 daycares within the city. These preschool teachers were taught a model called CSEFEL (Center for Social Emotional Foundation of Learning).

• 338parentsorteachersgothelpfortheirconcernsabouttheirchild’sbehavior.This help came free from a mental health expert that LAUNCH paid to have placed in doctor’s offices or childcare centers.

• Over 2000 children receiveddevelopmental screens at their doctor’soffice. This was a result of the training done for doctor’s offices through funding from Project LAUNCH.

• 370childrenwerereferredforextrahelpearlyinlife.ThesereferralsweremadebythestafffundedbyLAUNCH.

• 5schools&43communitymembersreceived training on trauma awareness.LAUNCH sponsored a Trauma Awareness Expert to speak about the impact of violence on our children.

There are many ways LAUNCH is helping the community, like assisting Parishioners on Patrol or helping to get 211 up and running. The LAUNCH program is working hard at the state and local level to find ways to make these services long lasting in the Saginaw Community.

Pamela Smith is the new Local Coordinator for Project LAUNCH Saginaw. If you want to learn more about Project LAUNCH visit the website at http://projectlaunch.promoteprevent.org, or contact Pamela at [email protected].

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NON PROFIT DIRECTORYA.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 Patterson Rd. Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723Castle Museum of Saginaw County History500 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538Family & Children Services2806 DavenportSaginaw, MI 48602989-790-7500

CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.orgFirst Ward Community Center1410 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 Outreach 1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240Nathan Weidner Children’s Advocacy Ctr.715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345

Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444Restoration Community Outreach1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected] Salvation Army2030 N. CarolinaSaginaw, MI 48602989-793-8371The Saginaw Community Foundation100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545Women of ColorsPOB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286YMCA of Saginaw1915 Fordney Street Saginaw Michigan989-753-7721

Tips to Promote Social-Emotional Health Among Young Children

What Parents of Young Children Can Do:

Catch your child being good! Praise your child often for even small accomplishments like playing nicely with brothers or sisters, helping to pick up toys, waiting her turn, or being a good sport.

Find ways to play with your child that you both enjoy every day. Talk with your child, tell stories, sing, and make rhymes together. It is especially important to try and reconnect for a few minutes after separations. Include some type of regular physical activity such as a walk or bike ride around the neigh-borhood.

Seek ways for your child to play with other children of the same age. Make sure they are watched by a trusted adult.

Read with your child every day as part of a special family routine. Turn off the TV before the evening meal, have conversations with your children during the meal, get baths/showers after the meal, and read books with your children in preparation for bedtime. This will help children to settle down and sleep well at the end of the day.

Limit screen time to no more than 2 hours daily for children 2 and older. The AAP does not recommend any screen time for children younger than 2 years of age. Never put a TV in a child’s bedroom. Parents should watch along with older children and try to put the right spin on what their children are seeing. Young children should not be exposed to violence on TV, including on the news. TV should not become a babysitter.

Make time for a routine that includes regular family meals when parents and children can sit and talk about their day together. Play the “high-low” game by taking turns sharing the best and not-so-good parts of the day.

Provide regular bedtime routines to promote healthy sleep. This time of day can become an oasis of calm and togetherness in the day for parents and children.

Model behaviors that you want to see in your child. Parents are their child’s first and most important teachers, and what they do can be much more important than what they say. Be especially careful of criticizing teachers or other trusted adults in front of the child.

Set limits for your child around safety, regard for others, and household rules and routines that are important to you. Ask others to use these with your child.

Be consistent with limits for your child and encourage all caretaking adults to use the same rules. If you must enforce a rule, do this with supportive understanding. Don’t give in, but do quickly forgive. Do not hold a grudge for past mistakes. Encourage learning from mistakes so that they do not happen again.



Source: www.samhsa.gov/children



Praise Connections

Pastor Dempsey AllenJacob’s Ladder Ministries

1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602

989.799.6601www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org

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

“Tea On The Courtyard”Greater Williams Temple

COGIC608 E. RemingtonSaginaw, Michigan

Saturday July 28, 20122 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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SecondBaptistChurchPastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd.Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937

St.StephensCommunityChurchReverend Herman Haller1007 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 RoadSaginaw, MI 48638(989) 790-2707

WorldOutreachCampusof GreaterColemanTempleMinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

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

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

GreaterFreewillMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor James E. Speed615 Irving Park Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601(989) 753-1713(989) 755-3133Email: [email protected]

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

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

LifeInChristMinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.2915 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI [email protected]

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

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

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

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

NewCovenantChristianCenterPastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485

NewFaithTempleCOGICElder Charles H. Coleman 2118 Burt Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-3880

NewHopeMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor Floyd A. Logan1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

St.JohnMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor James E. Hodge1309 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-2188(989)714-7678

St.LukesCMEPastor Charles Braddock1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

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

TruevineBaptistChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

VictoriousBelievers MinistriesChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

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



SaginawValleyCommunityChurch3660HermansauDr.Saginaw,MI48603

Sunday10 a.m. ~ Morning Worship6 p.m. ~ Celebrate Recovery6:30 p. m. ~ Young Adult’s Life Group Bible Study/WorshipMonday 7 p. m ~ Women’s Life Group Tuesday (2nd & 4th) – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ~ Heaven’s Manna Food Distribution 7 a.m. ~ Men’s Life Group 6:30 p.m ~ Prayer Night 10 a.m. & 7 p.m ~ Healing RoomsWednesday 6:30 p.m ~ Equipping Classes, all agesThursday 1 p. m & 6:30 p .m ~ Healing Rooms Saturday 6 p.m. ~ Youth Worship

NewBirthMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor Larry D. Camel

1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601

989-755-6604

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Saginaw - NBA all-star and Saginaw native, Jason Richardson will return home to host the 9th Annual Jason Richardson Golf Classic. The first-class event will take place on Wednesday, July 11 at The Fortress Golf Course, 950 Flint Street, in Frankenmuth.

As a strong advocate for Saginaw County, Richardson returns each year to participate in the event. “I see teammates, friends, teachers and people that have supported me throughout my career,” said Richardson. “I’m able to sit and talk with them and catch up on what’s happening in my hometown and raise money for young people and programs that help keep kids out of trouble and build more promising futures,” added Richardson.

Once again, Richardson will underwrite the cost of the outing allowing proceeds to benefit United Way of Saginaw County. In 2011, Richardson helped raise more than $33,000 for the nonprofit organization. In total, Richardson’s involvement with the outings,

over the past seven years, has helped raise more than $130,000 for United Way of Saginaw County and their 19 partnering agencies.

“Each year we continue to be amazed at the support that this golf outing receives,” said Cherrie J. Benchley, United Way of Saginaw County president/CEO. “From Jason to the golfers to the community sponsors—the success of this event showcases the great people in our community and their eagerness to make a difference. We are thankful to everyone for their support,” said Benchley.

Sponsorship opportunities and golf teams are still available for those interested in participating. Sports enthusiasts can join United Way for the live auction and dine with Richardson for $25, pre-registration is required. To sign up or for more information, contact Kelly Johnson at United Way of Saginaw County at 989- 755-0505, ext. 223 or visit www.UnitedWaySaginaw.org.

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Friday, August 24 Welcome Meet & Greet at Greektown Casino Hotel 6 pm – 8 pm Bistro 555 Restaurant (level 3) Saturday, August 25 Idlewild Bus Tour 7:30 am – 10 pm Motor coach transportation, pick-up from the Greektown Hotel $75.00 PP & Birch Run Outlets. Includes: City Tour, Idlewild Historic

Cultural Center, picnic lunch, and more Sunday, August 26 Paradise Club Reunion & Arthur “Daddy” Braggs Tribute 4 pm – 8 pm Dinner Sumptuous Buffet, Presentation and Entertainment $50.00 PP Scholarship will be presented to Najwa Dance Corp.

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Join us in welcoming all former entertainers, patrons, and guests of the Paradise Club in celebrating Idlewild’s Centennial Celebration. After 50 years, we’ll reunite and celebrate Idlewild in all its glory.

During the celebration, we’ll honor Arthur “Daddy” Braggs who was instrumental in bringing world-class entertainment and The Arthur Braggs’ Idlewild Revue to the Paradise Club and many other venues during

the 1950's and 1960's. All are welcome to join in the celebration!

beginning Friday, August 24, 2012

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