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Volume 9 • Number 6

The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

March 16, 2012

Leading in Diversity

“Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

March is Women History Month Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment
Anne Hasenberg – Page 3

Dr. Susan Pinker – Page 5

Yvonne Ellison – Page 10

Jennifer L. LaMay – Page 17

Each year in the month of March millions of women are celebrated during Women’s History Month. Although we of course cannot include all of the outstanding women who contribute greatly to the success of our society, we hope you will join us in saluting the women who display courage, perseverance, and creativity in the Great Lakes Bay Region and nationally listed for the year of 2012.The women celebrated this year may have multiple careers and community involvement, but each one is an educator to those in their sphere of influence.
Dalia Smith – Page 23

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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.

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The Michigan Banner
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Excerpt Of The Presidential Proclamation -- Women’s History Month, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As Americans, ours is a legacy of bold independence and passionate belief in fairness and justice for all. For generations, this intrepid spirit has driven women pioneers to challenge injustices and shatter ceilings in pursuit of full and enduring equality. During Women’s History Month, we commemorate their struggles, celebrate centuries of progress, and reaffirm our steadfast commitment to the rights, security, and dignity of women in America and around the world. We see the arc of the American story in the dynamic women who shaped our President Obama present and the groundbreaking girls who will steer our future. Fifty-one years ago, when former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt confronted President John F. Kennedy about the lack of women in government, he appointed her the head of a commission to address the status of women in America and the discrimination they routinely faced. Though the former First Lady passed away before the commission finished its work, its report would spur action across our country and galvanize a movement toward true gender parity. Our Nation stands stronger for that righteous struggle, and last March my Administration was proud to release the first comprehensive Federal report on the status of American women since President Kennedy’s commission in 1963. Today, women serve as leaders throughout industry, civil society, and government, and their outstanding achievements affirm to our daughters and sons that no dream is beyond their reach. To read the entire proclamation visit www.whitehouse.gov

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As I think back to the last 26 years, I surprise myself with how much I have accomplished despite my tendency to feel inadequate. A strong work ethic and a vision for the future kept me always moving forward. Growing up in a large low-income family seems to spur motivation for something different-a better life. When I was younger my family moved around a lot. Different schools, different towns, different people. My life was a progression of fresh starts. From California to Kentucky to Tennessee where I settled long enough to graduate high school and begin working as a manager for Little Caesars at 19 years old. After saving for a year I moved to Saginaw, where I worked, went to Delta, won first place in Delta’ poetry contest and earned my Associate Degree. I continued my education at Saginaw Valley State University where I worked for the school newspaper, won an award for my article about college roommates and earned my Bachelors Degree in Professional and Technical Writing. My internship through school led me to the Michigan Banner where I taught positive media for the future and life skills to at-risk youth. I also taught children internet safety. In 2011, I moved to Cadillac, Michigan, where I became a licensed insurance agent and currently co-manage our agency offices. I hope to be a small business owner overseeing our agency by 2013. Each success I have had so far has been in part to my own drive and ambition to overcome the adversity I was born into as well as the personal hardship we place on ourselves. The other part is in thanks to the many wonderful mentors and inspirational people who believed in me.

By Anne Hasenberg, Licensed Insurance Agent

Moving Forward Through Adversity

Women’s History Month Honorees ......................................................Page 8-10 Political Commentary ...........................................................................Page 20 Health...................................................................................................Page 21-25 Sports...................................................................................................Page 29

In This Issue

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We’ve been very busy at AT&T, and I’m happy to have the opportunity to share some of our news concerning details on investment and innovation happening across Michigan, a recap of how AT&T helped celebrate February as Black History Month and news about our great employees giving back to our communities. Thank you for taking a minute to read this. Jim Murray President – AT&T Michigan Sincerely, Jim Murray President—AT&T Michigan Investment and Innovation in Michigan Last month, AT&T announced it invested more than $1.5 billion in its Michigan wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company’s mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks. In fact, during 2011 alone, AT&T made nearly 1,900 wireless network upgrades in four key categories in Michigan, including: • Activating more than 30 new cell sites or towers to improve network coverage. • Deploying faster fiber-optic connections to nearly 700 cell sites. Combined with HSPA+technology, these deployments enable 4G speeds. • Adding capacity or an extra layer of frequency to cell sites-like adding lanes to a highway-with the addition of nearly 775 of these layers, or “carriers.” • Upgrading more than 400 cell sites to provide fast mobile broadband speeds. “As Michigan continues its resurgence, it’s encouraging to see companies like AT&T continuing massive investment in the infrastructure to empower our citizens and job providers. AT&T is betting on Michigan to win, as should we all,” said Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, R-Marshall. Michigan Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, added: “The 21st century economy operates at the speed of light and competing means having access to the fastest speeds and a world class wireless infrastructure. AT&T’s commitment to Michigan and the remarkable investment they’ve made in communities across the state are helping reignite our local economy. We are reinventing Michigan, and we couldn’t do it without fantastic partners like AT&T.” AT&T Honored Black History Month with 28 Days of Voice and Vision In February, for the fourth year in a row, AT&T launched the 28 Days program, aimed at motivating communities to use their voice, share their vision and move into action. The program kicked off with a seven-city speaker series tour—which included Detroit—and an inspirational performance from award-winning hip-hop artist, actor, author and activist, Common. The seven-city speaker series tour featured some of today’s influential and respected leaders offering their own unique perspectives to inspire. Speakers and stops on the seven-city AT&T 28 Days tour included: Holly Robinson Mario Armstrong, tech commentator and Peete, actress, author and activist; Kevin Powell, political activist and author; Mario Armstrong, tech commentator and digital life expert, digital life expert; Jeff Johnson, social activist and political commentator; Desiree Rogers, innovative leader and bold was one of several visionary; and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, author, scholar and cultural critic. of today’s influential The AT&T 28 Days campaign was just one of the ways AT&T supports the African American community and is a and respected leaders who participated in reflection of AT&T’s longstanding commitment to empowering diverse communities. AT&T’s 28 days tour. SEE P 5, AT&T Michigan 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com

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On a frigid Saturday morning last month, the AT&T Pioneers, a volunteer organization comprised of current and former AT&T employees, took the plunge for a good cause, the annual “Polar Plunge.” The event featured a parade of costumes and a plunge into Saginaw’s ice-cold Haithco Lake, all

Taking the Plunge to Raise Some Funds

benefiting Michigan Special Olympians. Events like the Polar Plunge bring the community together in exciting ways, and AT&T is proud to support the remarkable work being done each and every day by the Special Olympics in Saginaw and in communities across the state.

On Thursday, March 22, beginning at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Saginaw High School located at 3100 Webber Street, the SodexoMAGIC Future Chefs: Healthy Breakfast Challenge will participate with middle school students in Saginaw Public Schools to learn about the importance of healthy eating while honing their culinary skills. The national program, which is in its second year and part of Sodexo and SodexoMAGIC’s commitment to promoting well-being in support of achievement, was created to get students thinking about making healthy food choices in life while also encouraging them to get active and creative in the kitchen. Saginaw Public School

Saginaw Public School Students with SodexoMAGIC Future Chefs-Healthy Breakfast Challenge
students are joining more than 1,000 other students at 247 Sodexo-served schools in 28 states nationally in this fun and educational challenge. Middle school students submitted healthy breakfast recipes and eight were selected to participate in the district-wide finals event. Finalists will prepare and present their creations before being judged on criteria like originality, taste, presentation and use of healthy ingredients. Saginaw Public Schools joins more than 90 other school districts across the country holding Future Chefs events continuing through March. The winning student from each participating district will be considered for the national finals, which

will include the public voting for its favorite recipe on a special Future Chefs YouTube channel. SodexoMAGIC, a partner in First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative to end childhood obesity, is committed to taking measurable, sustainable actions that ensure a brighter future in the areas of health and wellness, environmental stewardship and community development. SodexoMAGIC focuses on nutrition, achievement, environment, community and activity to promote student well-being and achievement. For additional information contact Derrel Watt at 989-225-2849 ,989-399-6582, or Tiffany Houston, 989-399-6581.

Delta College President’s Speaker Series Presents: Dr. Susan Pinker on the “Sexual Paradox: Gender Difference in Learning and the Workplace”, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 10-11:30 am Dr. Susan Pinker in the Delta College Lecture Theater. This event is free and open to the public. Why is there still a shortage of women in business, politics, engineering and science? Why do many male high school drop-outs earn more than the ambitious girls they sat beside in school?

Delta College President’s Speaker Series Presents Dr. Susan Pinker
In this entertaining and accessible talk, psychologist and author Susan Pinker answers provocative questions deeply relevant to business leaders: Why do companies have a hard time retaining women at upper level positions? Why do many gifted girls opt out of successful careers as they near the top? Why do men and women make different career choices, how does each define success, and how can you leverage this knowledge -this empirical data -- to your advantage? Pinker looks at the roots of sex differences, showing us how the genders solve problems, make decisions and prioritize differently. How are verbal skills, empathy, aggression and competition different in males and

females? Drawing on neuroscience, genetics, economics and pop culture, Pinker gives an invaluable talk, showing you how to react to, anticipate and cater to the intrinsic traits of each gender. Dr. Pinker will be available for questions from the audience at the end of her presentation. The Delta College bookstore will sell copies of her book outside the Lecture Theater and Dr. Pinker will be there for book signings. For more information, contact Barb Handley-Miller at 989-686-9198 or [email protected].

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Company’s financial, product and volunteer contributions span nearly 30 years
Midland - The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) recently announced a twoyear commitment for financial and product contributions to help Habitat for Humanity to create safe, affordable housing in partnership with low-income families around the globe. Adding to the more than 20 countries where Dow has participated in Habitat builds, this year the company will support projects in Africa, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America, as well as Habitat’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project – Habitat’s most widely recognized annual event aimed at raising global awareness of the need for decent, affordable housing. As part of its commitment, Dow has pledged nearly $1.5 million to help fund 26 Habitat builds and other key projects around the world in 2012. Additionally, Dow anticipates gift-in-kind contributions of STYROFOAMTM brand insulation products in excess of $4 million, which represents the first half of a two-year product commitment. “Faithful support from terrific partners like Dow enables us not only to serve more families, but to increase our impact in communities around the world,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “Dow has been a trendsetter in helping us further our mission, and we are grateful for their financial and product support, for the employees who give of their time and talents on Habitat projects and for their voice that encourages others to work for adequate housing for all.” The announcement took place on International Corporate Philanthropy day, an international advocacy day intended to build awareness of corporate-community partnerships and to inspire businesses around the world to engage further. Led by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, International Corporate Philanthropy Day is recognized each year on the fourth Monday in February. “Dow and Habitat are like minded in our passion for providing safe, affordable housing to families all over the world,” said Bo Miller, global director for Corporate Citizenship at Dow. “We could not think of a better way to put our skills, our products and our contributions to work. We see this holistic approach as the most effective way to engage as a corporate citizen in everything we do and we are proud to continue to join hands with Habitat in its mission.” The renewed agreement between Dow and Habitat brings the company’s aggregate Habitat contribution to nearly $14 million in funding and almost $30 million in gift-in-kind support over the span of their collaboration, with thousands of Dow volunteers helping families around the world realize their dreams of homeownership. In addition to widespread volunteer support, Dow also works with Habitat by providing personnel who serve as subject matter experts in energy efficiency and conservation in the construction of homes and by serving as Habitat affiliate board members.

Dow Expands Commitment to Habitat for Humanity

Dow Texas Operations Wins National Award
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) recently announced Dow Texas Operations as the winner of the 2012 Ebby Halliday & Maurice Acers Business/Industry, National award, one of nine awards it bestows to honor those who protect the Texas environment and support the organization’s mission to make Texas the cleanest, most beautiful state in the nation. This award recognizes businesses with sound environmental principles supporting the Keep Texas Beautiful mission. “Dow was chosen for their electronic waste recycling project and strong partnerships with neighboring organizations,” said KTB Executive Director Cathie Gail.

About Dow
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.

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Sheilda Braddock
President and CEO, First Ward Community Services
Sheilda D. Braddock is the president and CEO of First Ward Community Services. Under her leadership, First Ward has risen to its highest level since its inception in relation to funding, programming and fiscal responsibility. Active in her community, Braddock is currently the chairperson of the Neighborhood Renewal Services, Inc., and serves on the United Way of Saginaw County Board, and the Great Lakes Bay Region Workforce Development Board. She also has a long history of civic involvement including past board of directors for Saginaw Bay Orchestra, Mitten Bay Girl Scouts of America, and Community Prescription Support Program. She has volunteered on the SISD Head Start Policy Council, United Negro College Fund Scholarship Committee and MI U.S. Senator Carl Levin - Military Academy Screening Committee. For these efforts, she received the “The Kenneth E. Untener Cup” award in 2009. Braddock views being a first- generation college graduate and having children to take that tradition to the next generation among her proudest accomplishments. She lists her father William H. Weston Sr., as her role model growing up, saying that through him “I learned the value of good work ethics and how to be a responsible and civic minded adult. He taught me those real life skills of responsibility, problem solving, decision making and other attributes that contributed to my success in work and life.” A native of Alabama, she received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Saginaw Valley State University and has been a resident of the Great Lakes Bay Region for 33 years.

Rev. Dr. LaCreta M. Clark
Ministry- Educator
Rev. Dr. LaCreta M. Clark is an Ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and currently serves as Associate Pastor at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Saginaw. Dr. Clark has preached across the country in Women’s Conferences, Revivals, and churches. Dr. Clark received an Associate Degree in Business Management from Sinclair Community College; a Bachelor of Science Degree, and Master of Science Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, with a focus on Community Counseling, from Wright State University. She received a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton in 2003, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Urbana University in December 2006, where she served as Baccalaureate Speaker for Commencement. Dr. Clark is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Services at Saginaw Valley State University. She formerly served as Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Services. In July, 2009, Dr. Clark published a chapter on Parental Involvement in the Secondary Classroom, in the textbook, Teachers and Society. She is currently working on two books; one about her personal life journey and one on promising parenting practices for black families. Dr. Clark is the “intentional mother” of four active sons, Marquis Jr., Marquin, Marlin, and Marshawn. Her living motto is I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me – Philippians 4:13.

Pastor Ginny Defoe
Pastor of Healing Rooms & Missions, Saginaw Valley Community Church Ministry-Educator
Pastor Ginny Defoe is the pastor of the healing rooms and missions at Saginaw Valley Community Church. Serving in ministry since 1982, she was the founder of Valley Bible Institute and Mid-Michigan Bible Institute. While president of the Women’s Aglow at the time of its inception in the Great Lakes Bay Region, membership grew to 1300. She also is the founder of the healing rooms ministry that hundreds have visited from around the state and nation since the beginning of the ministry 5 years ago. A module student of Oral Roberts University, at which time she traveled to Israel with the first and last class, she received a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University. Pastor Defoe has a passion for missions and has traveled to Russia where she taught for 2 months, Africa 3 times, and Guatemala, 9 times. “I want people to know to serve Christ is an exciting life.” Her favorite scriptures are Ephesians 3:17-19. She is married to Tom Defoe, and has two sons and four grandchildren.

Andrea L. Fisher
Vice President, Client Relations, AMPM
Fisher is vice president of client relations at Midlandbased marketing communication firm AMPM, where she directs marketing activities for a diverse client base. In March of 2011, Fisher’s firm, Princing & Ewend, merged with local competitor, AMPM, Inc. Prior to the merger, Fisher was president of Saginaw-based marketing communication firm Princing & Ewend. Fisher joined the 30-year old firm in 2000 as an account executive. She quickly moved from account executive to account management director to owner/president. Fisher’s core responsibilities included the overall growth and profitability of the firm and its diverse and reputable client base. Fisher graduated with honors from San Diego State University with degrees in Communications, Public Relations and Political Science. While in California, she worked for Fleishman-Hillard International Communications, one of the world’s top public relations firms. She is an active board member for the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce, The Saginaw Community Foundation and Maier & Associates Just for Kids Charitable Foundation. She is a graduate of 1000 Leaders and a member of Leadership Saginaw class of 2004. Fisher was an inaugural recipient of the Great Lakes Bay RUBY Award. Professionally, she is a member of the Public Relations Society of America White Pine Chapter and the Great Lakes Bay Advertising Federation. Quote: The best way to keep a competitive edge—never stop learning

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Gloria, GiGi, Ford
Master Cosmetologist/Hair Prosthesis Designer-Educator
Gloria, Gigi Ford, a native of Saginaw, holds a master’s degree in Cosmetology from the National Beauty Culture League and is currently working toward her Ph.D. An internationally renowned educator and expert in hair styling, hair replacement, consulting, product/project development, program planning and training curriculum and design, she has traveled to Hong Kong, China, Korea and Indonesia in her pursuit of excellence in the study of hair prosthesis design. She presently tours the U.S., training future hair prosthesis specialists. “I love traveling from city to city teaching what I have learned over the years to hair stylists who genuinely want to help their clients feel good about themselves and their hair,” said Ford. Ford is also the founder of All About Hair Replacement Center and Locks to Give, a non-profit organization that donates hair prosthesis to women and children, in San Leandro, Ca. She has served on the board of the American Cancer Society and is a member of the Look Good Feel Better program. She is an affiliate of the Alopecia Foundation and ambassador president representing women of color for The Hair Society, owned by the Hair Journal. Gigi has also authored educational books – [email protected].

Associate Director of Center for Business and Economic Development and Director of Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Saginaw Valley State University
Monica Reyes is the Associate Director of Center for Business and Economic Development and Director of Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development at Saginaw Valley State University. Ms. Reyes has served on numerous committees, and organizations including the Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM) for 15 years, Valley Society of Human Resource Managers (VSHRM) for 3 years, Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Member National Certified Public Managers Association, Immediate Past President of the Council of Continuing Higher Education, 2012 Great Lakes Bay Regional Leadership program, Leadership Saginaw Alumni, National Association of Hispanic MBA’s, and Director of the Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute. She also volunteers hundreds of hours each year to various non-profit organizations, boards and committees.

Monica Reyes

Bay Region Communications Representative, MDOT
Anita Richardson has served for six years as the MDOT Bay Region Communications Representative and as the official state department spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Affectionately called “Ms. MDOT” by area residents, Richardson is a lead worker for the transportation department’s Executive Division in Lansing. “The most rewarding aspect of what I do is helping the public understand how today’s transportation challenges and infrastructure building are essential to the health of the overall economy and well-being for our community.” Richardson earned a B.A. in Mass Media Communications with honors from the University of Michigan, where she currently is a Graduate Candidate for the Master of Science in Health Education degree – a field of study with emphasis on community education and health and safety promotions through effective public relations. She is a current member and former chair of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) Saginaw Valley Traffic Safety Committee, including serving on the state chair’s committee; a member of the Saginaw County Media Public Safety Committee; Former Board of Directors member for the Saginaw Chapter of the American Red Cross, a graduate of the Leadership Alumni Association of Saginaw County and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce - 1000 Leaders program. In addition, she is a member of the Saginaw Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and attends Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw. The mother of one son, Adam Richardson, a senior, who attends the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Anita enjoys spending time with family, travel, dance classes, music, and volunteering for local youth initiatives in her spare time.

Anita Richardson

Pat Sayad
First Lady, Saginaw Valley Community Church
First Lady Pat Sayad has been married to Pastor Richard Sayad for 50 plus years. They have three sons, and 3 grandsons. She tirelessly works within the church community and is known for her Godly advisement and intercessory strength. When I look over the adventure of my life, I marvel at how God has been with me and directed me even when I didn’t know He was doing it. I grew up in church my whole life and always loved the Lord and then in the early ‘70s, my husband and I were introduced to the Holy Spirit as our Baptizer. That changed and redefined our relationship with God, Jesus, Holy Spirit and each other. We learned much along the way as we walked with the Lord, but things greatly changed when I became “the pastor’s wife”! I marvel at the grace of the Lord to give us both the privilege to serve Him in this way and I marvel at the grace of the Lord that I would have the privilege of ministering to and loving an entire body of believers in such a manner. We have reached out into the region and our heart’s desire is to advance His Kingdom in this area and beyond. I am in awe of what He is doing with and through us. To God, indeed, be the glory!

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Toni Whitley
Retired Licensed Stockbroker Educator
Toni Whitley is a single mother of a teenage son who lives in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Born in Detroit and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, she decided soon after high school to leave Michigan to begin her life’s journey in Newark, NJ. After spending nearly 25 years between Newark, NJ, Dallas, TX and Akron, OH, she returned to the Michigan area, due to job relocation, in 1998. As a licensed stock broker, she enjoyed a fulfilling career with Fidelity Investments for over 20 years. She has been actively involved as a member of the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, and The Inforum, formerly Women’s Economic Committee. Currently, she is an active member of the Boys & Girls Club of SE Michigan Advisory Committee, a Sponsor for the Young Champions Association, member of the Adams Ridge Home Association Board, as well as a member and advocate for the Crohn’s/Colitis Foundation. “Because my background is similar to the youth that I am attempting to reach out to with the book, MY(Moneyline for Youth)Power, I am excited to have the opportunity to share with them the importance of financial concepts. I believe that I can make an impact on their way of thinking of money management.” Retired, Whitley, devotes much of her time working with teachers and mentors in creating fun and interactive presentations for the youth—my [email protected].

Olivia A. Williams
Ministry, Educator
Olivia A. Williams is the youngest daughter of Bishop and Mrs. Herbert J. Williams of Greater Williams Temple Church of God in Christ in Saginaw. Born and raised in Detroit and Highland Park, Michigan. She has been a resident of Saginaw for over forty years. A product of the Saginaw School district, she graduated from Saginaw High School before receiving a degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology, and later obtained a masters degree in School Administration from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan She began her teaching career at Delta College before moving into the Public School system, and currently teaches First Grade at Kempton Elementary School. She has served and currently serves on numerous committees locally and state levels. Presently, she is a Michigan Education Association Board Member, President of the Gamma Kappa Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., President of Delta Kappa Gamma, IOTA Chapter, and a member of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Saginaw Chapter. Williams is a proud member of Greater Williams Temple Church of God in Christ where she serves as Church Administrator and President of Women’s Ministry. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family that includes ten wonderful God children, traveling, reading, and collecting dolls. Williams truly enjoys life and celebrates life every day.

Savoring the Journey
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others, It is because we are different that each of us is special. Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important, Only you know what is best for you. Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart Cling to that as you would your life, for without them life is meaningless. Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life. Don’t give up when you still have something to give Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying. Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect, It is the fragile thread that binds us to each other. Don’t be afraid to encounter risks, It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave. Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give love. The fastest way to lose love is to hold on too tightly, And the best way to keep love is to give it wings. Don’t dismiss your Dreams. To be without dreams is to be without hope. To be without hope is to be without purpose. Don’t run through life so fast that you forget where you’ve been, But also know where you’re going. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored every step of the way. -Author Unknown

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As Women History Month is celebrated around the globe, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the International Women’s Day Reception in Washington, D.C., below is an Excerpt of her remarks.

Remarks by the First Lady at International Women’s Day Reception
And I know that we have so many wonderful people here. We have some members of Congress who are here -- I see some faces scattered around. And I want to thank all of you for all the work that you do, the leadership that you provide, the time that you have taken out in your lives to fight for the issues that mean so much, not just for women and girls here in this country but around the world. We are proud of you. I am proud of you. Thank you so much. And finally, I want to recognize all of the extraordinary women who are gathered here tonight, because there are so many sprinkled about, including our wonderful Women of Courage Award recipients, all of whom I got to spend time with earlier today. These are women who work tirelessly, all of you, every day, to make not just countries more fair, more equal and more free, but often many of these women risk themselves and their families to get this work done. We have young women here like Shannon and Aissatou who are serving as peacemakers and ambassadors and First Lady community leaders here in America and around the world. And I see so many activists and advocates, pioneers who Michelle Obama have devoted their careers to improving the lives of women. We are celebrating you all today. And tonight, I just want to say to all of you that your journeys, that your achievements and your very presence in this room are a perfect illustration of the progress that we’ve made since this day was first celebrated 100 years ago. We’ve come a long way, ladies! And we are celebrating those accomplishments here in America. Women are now the majority of graduates of colleges and universities. We make up nearly half of America’s workforce. We got to get paid more for it. But we do. Women are thriving in every sector of our society. We are leading businesses. We’re serving at the highest levels of government and the armed forces. We’re breaking barriers and succeeding in careers that our mothers and grandmothers never could have imagined. And as more opportunities have become open to women, that hasn’t just enriched our own lives. As we all know, it’s enriched the life of this nation. And that’s one of the reasons why we have to do this, because we need to remind ourselves and our country that we’re here because of us. Because we as a nation benefit from every girl whose potential is fulfilled; from every woman whose talent is tapped. We benefit as a nation. We as a nation benefit from their intelligence, from their hard work, from their creativity, from their leadership. And that’s not just true here in America. Time and again, we have seen that countries across the globe are more prosperous, they’re more peaceful when women are more equal and have the rights and opportunities they deserve. And that is why women and girls are a core focus of America’s engagement with the world, including our diplomatic and development work, and our work to prevent and respond to conflict. And that’s why here at home we continue our work to close the pay gap once and for all, to get that done. That’s why we continue our work here at home to bring women into fields like math and science. Keep studying your math. We’re still under-represented. So we still have work to do. We continue our work to promote entrepreneurship and workplace flexibility so that women can contribute as fully as possible to our economy. And while we’ve made some important strides, all of you in this room know better than anyone else that this work is far from finished. We have so, so much more to do. You all know better than just about anyone that change is hard, and change is slow. Many of you might not win the battles you’re fighting or see the progress you’re fighting for in your lifetimes. You know that. But I’m thinking tonight of a quote from the author Alice Walker, who once wrote, “So our mothers and grandmothers have more often than not anonymously handed on the creative spark, the seed of the flower they themselves never hoped to see.” And that is why all of you keep on fighting. That’s why all of you keep on leading and working toward a better day for all of us. You do it so that our daughters and granddaughters and, just as importantly, our sons and grandsons can have the opportunities that many of us only dreamed of. You do it because you know that your work could be the spark or that seed for the dreams and aspirations of girls like Aissatou and Shannon generations from now. This is why we do this work. We do it for you. We do it for you. So I want to close tonight by simply saying thank you. This is a small -- very small way for me, for my husband, for this administration to let you know just how proud we are of all that you do for women and girls. Our work is so far from done. But 100 years ago, we would have never imagined that we’d be standing here in the East Room of the White House -- celebrating this day with this administration. So we have reason to celebrate.

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Op-Ed: American Auto Industry Once On Brink of Collapse, Again Firing on All Cylinders
LANSING Recently, we learned that each of the Big Three automakers posted a yearly profit for 2011. For the first time since 2004, all of those companies are operating in the black. Representative But those aren’t the only Stacy Erwin Oakes milestones we’ve seen recently in the resurgence of the American auto industry, or in the comeback of the American manufacturing sector. The January 2012 jobs report released earlier included another little-noticed milestone. The number of auto industry jobs added since GM and Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy after June 2009 now exceeds 200,000 — marking the strongest period of auto jobs growth since the late 1990s. That positive trend is particularly strong in the motor vehicle and parts manufacturing sector, which has added 121,900 jobs – a nearly 20 percent increase –since June 2009. This growth is particularly notable given that some experts estimated that at least 1 million jobs could have been lost if GM and Chrysler had been liquidated. This trend isn’t unique to the auto sector – we have also gained over 400,000 manufacturing jobs in the past two years. Of course, there’s still more work to be done. While both the auto industry and the broader manufacturing sector have shown job growth, we still need to go much further to fully recover from the aftermath of the financial crisis. But these new milestones are certainly welcomed news and represent a testament to the success of the tough but necessary choices made to retool and revitalize the American auto industry. Around Saginaw, and throughout the State of Michigan, we all know that without the support of the federal government, both GM and Chrysler would have imploded into free-fall, leaving millions - from blue-collar assembly line, to white-collar front office, to suppliers and distributors, etc. - without jobs. Two years ago, General Motors filed for bankruptcy, backed by $30 billion in support from the federal government. The same day, in the same New York courthouse, a judge approved Chrysler’s plan to forge an alliance with Fiat and emerge from bankruptcy as a restructured business with an uncertain future. Just two years later the American auto industry is mounting a comeback. Recently, the White House released a report that highlights the resurgence of the American auto industry. The report discusses the jobs created in the sector, the turnaround of the companies that are now turning a profit, and how entire communities have been revitalized by a strengthened auto industry. In the year before GM and Chrysler filed for bankruptcy, the auto industry shed over 400,000 jobs. Had President Obama failed to intervene, conservative estimates suggest that it would have cost at least an additional one million jobs and devastated vast parts of our nation’s industrial heartland. Since GM and Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy in June 2009, they have announced investments totaling over $8 billion in their U.S. facilities, creating or saving nearly 20,000 jobs. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2011, the auto industry reached an important milestone when all three Detroit automakers posted positive quarterly net profits – for the first time since 2004. Furthermore, both companies are paying back their loans. Chrysler repaid its outstanding loans to the U.S. Treasury, bringing the total amount taxpayer dollars returned to $10.6 billion – which represents a full recovery on the resources committed by the Obama Administration. While the naysayers will likely continue with their brash statements against our automotive industry and President Obama’s support of it throughout this campaign season, they cannot deny that General Motors and Chrysler are again firing on all cylinders, and the Saginaw region, the state and indeed the nation are better off for it.

Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter President/CEO Jimmy Greene is proud to announce the addition of Victoria (Vicki) Pavlik as the area leader of our Membership and Development efforts. Greene stated, “We are very fortunate to have Vicki join us particularly as we have just expanded our footprint from 13 to 23 counties. Vicki’s experience and

Pavlik Joins ABC Team
versatility will be an incredible asset to our team focusing on driving our membership/development efforts.” As a lifelong mid-Michigan resident, Vicki spent the last eleven years working at Citizens Bank, most recently as First Vice President, Commercial Product Manager. In that role Vicki worked with many area businesses and brings

that wide range of experience to the position. As a Certified Treasury Professional through the Association of Financial Professionals, Vicki stays abreast of economic and financial industry news invaluable in understanding and addressing the current and future needs of our members and in driving new

“Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.” Harold S. Geneen
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Editorial Invisible: Why Many Women Aren’t On Boards
Written by Jackie Berg While many female executives have made it to the top of their department or senior executive levels within their organizations, too few occupy the most coveted position of all — the executive seat in America’s boardrooms. “Getting an invitation to sit on a board is all about positioning,” said Lizabeth Ardisana, CEO of ASG Renaissance, who sits on the boards of Oakwood Hospital and Kettering University, as well as Citizens Bank. “It demands more than being a top performer in your job. It demands that individuals build credible networks that evidence their reputation as an industry expert and respected leader in the community.” Unlike a job interview, the process to get into the selection pool of potential board members is often murky and does not come with a proven playbook. Although many would-be board candidates assume that their HR manager can serve as a direct champion of such appointments, an HR manager’s role is that of an influencer or facilitator rather than a direct champion, according to Linda Forte, senior vice president, Business Affairs, and chief diversity officer, Comerica Bank. “HR managers are often involved in drafting search factors like core competency requirements and identifying qualified search firms to assist in the recruitment process, as opposed to making direct recommendations,” said Forte. A firm’s general counsel, who may be responsible for organizational governance as well as other executives familiar with organizational corporate culture, and trusted external advisors are more likely to be called upon for board recommendations than other executives, according to Forte. EXPERIENCE COUNTS Experience is a must, particularly financial experience, according to Joyce Hayes Giles, senior vice president, Customer Service, DTE Energy, who was tapped to serve on the board of Health Alliance Plan in 2011 following appointments to board seats on the American Association of Blacks in Energy and the DTE Energy Foundation, in addition to the boards of the Music Hall, Oakwood Hospital, St. John Providence Health System, Wayne State University Alumni Association and Belle Isle Conservancy. “Achieving a seat on a corporate board requires deep experience of 10 years or more,” said Forte, who emphasizes that external activities become as important as internal accomplishments in the board selection process. “It’s a diplomatic process,” she concluded. “There’s a fine line between networking and expressing interest in a possible board seat and over-promoting yourself. The adage that it’s easier to find a job when you are employed applies here. Many senior level officers assume that if you have to announce your qualifications, you are probably not the right candidate. They are looking for the self-evident candidate.” Despite obstacles, preparation is key, according to Hayes Giles. “Preparation is a common requisite whether you are seeking internal career advancement or external opportunities,” she said. “You have to walk the walk. If you don’t possess the education, experience and track record desired, you are not as likely to get tapped.” While savvy senior level decision makers seek diversity, appointing a new board member ultimately is a goal-based process, according to Jack Riley, senior vice president of marketing, Fifth Third Bank, whose announcement of the appointment of General Motors Director of Corporate Relations and president of the GM Foundation Vivian Pickard to its board of directors raised resounding applause among Detroiters who cite, that despite advances, too few women of color are tapped for open board seats. The proof is self-evident. According to the Michigan Women’s Leadership Index, published annually by Inforum, found that Women of Color make up 1.18% of board directors in the top 100 public companies in Michigan, a slight decrease from 1.4% in 2009. “Executives with experience as CEOs and CFOs are usually in high demand, as are those with specific expertise,” notes Terry Barclay, chief executive officer of Inforum, Michigan’s largest business organization helping women lead and succeed in the workplace. “For example, international experience – particularly in Asia – is in high demand. The needs of public companies are diverse. When companies seek to recruit board members, they look for high-level executives that can add something of real value. The seek people with perspectives or sets of skills that fills a gap for managers and/or other board members.” “In addition to the importance of diversity of race and gender is diversity of thought. It is the candidate’s experience and track record that matters most,” said Riley. “There’s got to be a fit with the organization’s unique corporate goals, mission and business needs. Vivian Pickard was a natural fit to our Fifth Third Bank board. She had the corporate governance, finance, political and leadership experience our leadership was seeking, in addition to the type of proven philanthropy and community-based marketing expertise we value.” NON-PROFIT POSTS PAY DIVIDENDS It’s important that candidates do not dismiss non-profit board posts. Why? “Experience matters. A large number of women are appointed to non-profit board seats,” comments Forte, “which can serve as an invaluable training experience.” SEE P 14, Invisible

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Page 14 FROM P 13, Invisible The type of nonprofit board service matters, according to Barclay. “Being a board member of a big, non-profit health care system or university can provide the experience, visibility and strategic connections that can get you there faster.” Although preparation is a key consideration, Hayes Giles comments that board trends are shifting, albeit ever so slightly. “Forward thinking companies are starting to take a more consumer-minded focus in filling available board seats, recruiting candidates that mirror their consumer demographics,” she said. And they are being rewarded by the

The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper insight that a more diverse group of board members brings to the process. “Bottom line, a company’s profit margin lifts in tandem with consumer satisfaction,” says the customer service expert who has invested 33 years in building DTE Energy’s reputation as a leader in customer satisfaction. THE INSIDERS CIRCLE As more women enter the boardroom, they elevate other candidates, according to Hayes Giles. “The insiders circle is a very, very small circle,” said Hayes Giles. “Men recruit and recommend other men to fill board seats. And it’s up to us to recruit and recommend other women. Without such advocacy, challenges will remain.”It’s worth

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noting that despite advances, the majority of women appointed to boards are serving without compensation. “Paid board seats are highly coveted and don’t come easily to candidates, regardless their gender, race or area of expertise,” said Hayes Giles. “Ultimately, I’d like to be among those few.” LOW RISK CANDIDATES ARE REWARDED A common thread among female executives interviewed is this consensus: board seats are filled by executives with the lowest common risk factors. Are you worth the risk? The Michigan Chronicle

Young Champions Association 17th Annual Youth Recognition Dinner
On Sunday, May 20, at 4 p.m., at the Horizon Conference Center in Saginaw, the Young Champions Association will honor the selected business of the year, Paradise Funeral Chapel, and selected youth, grades kindergarten to middle school students for their academic community involvement. Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins, Saginaw Public School District Superintendent is the keynote speaker. The cost to attend is $25.00.

NON PROFIT DIRECTORY
A.Philip Randolph Institute POB 1107 Saginaw, MI 48606 American Red Cross 1232 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-8181 Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum 3456 Patterson Rd. Bay City, MI 48706 1-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County 300 Lafayette Ave. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-6723 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-2377 Emmaus House of Saginaw 733 S. 15th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-7538 Faith, Hope, & charity Mission POB 5546 Saginaw, MI 48603 989-792-8121 Family & Children Services 2806 Davenport Saginaw, MI 48602 989-790-7500 CAN Council Saginaw County 1311 N. Michigan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777 www.cancouncil.org First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-753-0411 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 5470 Davis Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-9565 Good Neighbors Mission 1318 Cherry Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-399-9918 Houghton-Jones Task Force 1708 Johnson Street Saginaw, MI 989-752-1660 Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-714-2240 Nathan Weidner Children’s Advocacy Ctr. 715 N. Euclid Bay City, MI 989-671-1345 The Salvation Army 2030 N. Carolina Saginaw, MI 48602 989-793-8371 The Saginaw Community Foundation 100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0545 Underground Railroad, Inc. 5647 State Street, Suite A Lisa B. Hall Community Development Manager 989.399.0007 ext. 100 989.399.0010 fax [email protected] Women of Colors POB 5525 Saginaw, MI 48603 989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286 YMCA of Saginaw 1915 Fordney Street Saginaw Michigan 989-753-7721

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Attorneys John D. L. Humphreys Humphreys, Campbell, Dust & Humphreys, P.C. Building A , Suite One, 5090 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 792-2522 Fax (989) 792-3881 E-Mail – [email protected] Authors W. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com Auto 2 Fresh Detail Kenny Jackson 300 N. Niagara Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-239-7012 McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Leon V. Washington Sales & Leasing Professional 989-790-5155 [email protected] Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury 4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 989-792-2453 Bakeries Lighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax – 989-754-7099 Banquet Facilities Rowan - West Facility 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-3475 Beauty Illusions Beauty Salon Valerie King Owner/Operator 1400 W. Genesee Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-755-2666/989-755-3883 LocAccents Tonita Lawson Sisterlocks Consultant 6327 Laurentian Ct. Flint, MI 48532 810-240-9665 www.LocAccents.Blogspot.com www.Sisterlocks.com Reflection of U Too 2103 Sheridan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-4600

Business Directory
Sports Barbershop 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-992-2600 Unique Cuts & Massage 1502 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-327-2338 Unique Cuts II 3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601 989-327-2338 Business Solutions The Growth Coach Cal Talley, Owner 293 Provincial Ct. #78 989-401-6229 C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com www.The GrowthCoach.com Carrollton Public Schools Craig C. Douglas Superintendent P.O. Box 517 Carrollton, MI 48724 (989) 754-1475 Fax (989) 754-1470 Direct Dial (989) 399-8860 [email protected] Cleaning Services Extreme Carpet & Upholstery William & Denise Murphy - Owners Commercial & Residential Janitorial Services 989-753-3335 Community Centers and Services First Ward Community Services Sheilda Braddock President/CEO Human Services 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-0411 Computers Creative Computers Lathan Wilson (Buddy) 817 East Genesee Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9290 Dentists Jack W. Nash, DDS Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry 1320 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-752-1200

Fashion Where Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs “Sunday’s Best” Yvonne Ellison/Milliner Phone 989-529-4193 E-mail: [email protected] Finance KarenLawrence-Webster.com Financial Advisors AXA Advisors, LLC 4800 Fashion Square Blvd.,Suite 220 Saginaw, Michigan 48604 Karen.Lawrence-Webster@axa-advisors. com (989)797-3281 Food & Dining Spencer’s Route 46 Spence Dambro Proprietor 5530 Gratiot 989-793-3400 Saginaw, MI 48638 www.spencersfinefood.com Graphics/Digital TBF Graphics Digital 803 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-752-5540 TBFGRAPHICS.COM TBFDIGITAL.COM Heating and Cooling HORIZON Azola Williams 989-755-8650 Business 989-233-3295 Cell Publications David Hall Crimiel Publications LLC POB 20061 Saginaw, Michigan 48602 REAlToRS® Century 21 Atonya F. Patterson, Realtor 5580 State St., Suite 4 Saginaw, Michigan 48603 989.921.7000 office 989.284.1465 cell [email protected] Century 21 Rose Chandler, Realtor 5580 State Street, Suite 4 Saginaw, Michigan 48603 989.921.7000 office 989.921.7001 fax 989.753.5796 home office [email protected] 989.928.5501 cell

Restaurants Brother Arthur’s Fish & More 2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200 Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001 Retailers GREEKS “R” US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 [email protected] Kenny’s Clothes 310 Johnson St. Saginaw, MI 989-753-4552 Cell 989-239-2732 [email protected] Tailors Executive Tailoring Christopher E. Eddington Master Tailor 418 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-791-0037 [email protected] 24 hour service Tax Services Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Service/ERO e-file 2127 Ledyard Saginaw, MI 48601 Business - 989-443-0115 Fax 989-752-1467 [email protected] Transportation McFadden Charter Service, LLC Howard McFadden 1200 E. Moore Rd. Saginaw, Michigan 989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461 Howard [email protected]

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Business & Financial
TBF Graphics Awarded Business of the Year Award
The Optimist Club of Saginaw named TBF Graphics as its business of the year for 2011. Accepting a plaque was Jim Nightingale, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The plaque was for dedication to customers and exceptional service to community. Paul Chritz, Customer Service Representative for TBF Graphics was presented a plaque for cooperation and professionalism with his customers.
Left to right : Louis Diechman presents Jim Nightingale with the 2011 Business of the Year Award and Paul Chritz, TBF Graphics.

Security Credit Union (SCU) is offering free online tax assistance to the public through “Just file it! We’ll help”, a web-based income tax filing program certified by the IRS. The online program, which is available through April 17, allows individuals and families to file state and federal income taxes at no cost. It also allows participants to claim federal and state tax credits as well as the Earned Income Tax Credit. Last year, SCU provided

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free tax assistance to more than 250 local individuals, resulting in over $400,000 in tax refunds. “Filing taxes and understanding refunds can be challenging without the proper resources,” said SCU President and CEO Christopher Estes. “Security Credit Union is pleased to provide this service to the community to help ensure local individuals and families get every dollar they deserve.”

Assistance is available to both credit union members and non-members, regardless of income. Users can access the program on the home page of SCU’s website at www. securitycu.org by clicking on the “Just file it! We’ll help” link. Those without home access can make an appointment to use a computer at any of SCU’s convenient locations. Call (800) 373-2333 for more information or to reserve a computer.

SVSU Offers Supervisor/Management Leadership Workshop
Saginaw Valley State University Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development are currently accepting registrations for the Supervisor/Management Leadership Workshop on April 4 and 5, 2012. The workshop will enhance leadership skills and will provide a foundation of how to think like a leader, and instill a better way to identify and solve problems. The aim is to nurture current leadership skills to build high performance teams and enhance productivity with better use of planning and organization. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion. The two day workshop is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in Curtiss Hall. To register or obtain more information call 989.964.4048, or email [email protected] or visit www.svsu. edu/ocepd.

Groya Appointed to CFCU Supervisory Committee
Ken Groya has been appointed to Catholic Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee. Mr. Groya is the Director for the Catholic Cemeteries, Diocese of Saginaw. He is currently the President of the Michigan Cemetery Association. In addition to Mr. Groya, Joseph DeFrancesco, Carl Jaenicke, Janet Lichon, José Salinas, and Lee R. Scheib serve on the credit union’s supervisory committee. 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com

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Braun Kendrick’s New Attorney Illustrates Retaining Young Professionals in the Region
Jennifer L. LaMay has recently become an associate of Braun Kendrick’s law firm after passing the Michigan Bar Exam. Jennifer will be working with the firm’s litigation practice group in its Saginaw office. Jennifer graduated from Michigan State University College of Law. In addition to graduating Summa Cum Laude, she participated in the Trial Practice Institute Certificate Program, a two year intensive trial practice preparation. Jennifer had been a summer associate at Braun Kendrick, as well as an Intern at the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office, Appellate Division and the St. Vincent Catholic Charities Immigration Law Clinic.

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EARN MORE, WORK LESS, ENJOY LIFE
After interacting with business owners over the years, we have learned with absolute clarity that your goal as a business owner should be to design a company that is distinct from you and quite candidly, works Cal Talley in your absence. You should create a separate cash flow entity, not merely a job for yourself. It should pay you a healthy salary plus a return on your investment of money, time and effort. You should build equity! You should build wealth! Bottom line, your role should be to shape, manage and grow this independent and enduring asset – your business. Your enterprise should function without you, not because of you. I know this sounds bizarre, but hear me out. While you can be the brains behind the enterprise, you should not be like Hercules trying to hold up the entire weight of the company! You will be crushed! Your business should work harder so you don’t have to. You should be able to make money every day without having to work every day. You should invest more brain equity and leadership equity and much less sweat equity into your company. Your business should be a product of your brain, not your brawn. You should strive to build a business that does not enslave you and does not rely on your being present every minute of every day doing all the thinking, deciding, worrying, and working. You must adopt a new way of thinking and acting. You must become a strategic business owner. Specifically, you must learn to adopt a CEO mindset; systematize and document your business; lead more and work less; create a simple business plan; utilize the leverage of marketing; effectively manage your greatest asset, your people; and learn to let go. In short, you must transform the way you see yourself and your business.

How to Gain Greater Freedom & Fortune
As a strategic business owner, your primary aim should be to develop a selfmanaging and systems-oriented business that still runs consistently, predictably, smoothly, and profitably while you are not there. You should shape and own the business system (again, an integrated web of processes) and employ competent and caring employees to operate the system. You should document the work of your business so that you can effectively train others to execute the work. You must make yourself replaceable in the technical trenches of your business. To repeat, define and document the specific work to be done and then train and delegate. This is how you begin successfully to beat the blues, escape death by details, and gain greater freedom. With a documented operating system, your employees should be able to carry on the work of the business while you focus on big picture priorities or God forbid, decide to take a break. You should be able to escape the daily drudgery. In fact, your company should run on autopilot status even while you’re on an extended, work-free, guilt-free vacation. If it does, you will have designed and built a business that truly works and is worth a fortune. More importantly, in the process, you will have gained back a personal life that is fulfilling. To maintain freedom, independence and fulfillment, as your business grows, so must your leadership effectiveness and operating systems. You must stop micromanaging and start leading (macro managing). You must become more purposeful and proactive. Specifically, we take business owners and managers on a life-changing process: Step one: Learn to work on yourself by transitioning to a new way of thinking and behaving. Re-program yourself and your habits. Stop acting like an employee and start thinking like a CEO. Learn to work on your business, not in your business. Adopt

the theory of optimization. Be strategic, not tactical; work less, lead more! Step two: Systematize your company by creating, documenting and continually improving all your key processes, procedures and policies. Trust the business system and personnel you put in place and remove yourself from the company’s daily details. Be more hands-off and more brains-on. Replace yourself with other people. Define and document the work to be done. Train others and delegate the work. This operating system is your foundation for freedom. Step three: Increase your leadership capabilities. Excel at leadership, not doership. Your business needs a clear vision and strong leader to hold others accountable, not another employee doing technical work. Help build and direct your team. Step four: Develop clarity of direction for your business and employees by creating a simple business plan and an effective implementation process. Step five: Learn to effectively manage your people, your greatest asset. Step six: instead of incremental growth, engage the leverage of marketing to achieve substantial, profitable growth. Step seven: Learn to let go, delegate, and truly enjoy business ownership, your relationships, and your life. By working less in your business, you gain more time to work on your business and make those essential changes necessary to optimize your company and your life. You may well be skeptical. That’s normal. However, let me ask you “Are your current paths and strategies working”? If so, you wouldn’t be searching for answers here. If not, I invite you to acknowledge the problems in your business, take responsibility for them, and dare to try new approaches. Need greater freedom in your business? Give me a call or email. C.Talley@ TheGrowthCoach.com or 989-401-6229.

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Senate approves Kahn’s measure reaffirming Michigan, Israel relationship
LANSING — Sen. Roger Kahn’s measure reaffirming the relationship between Michigan and Israel was approved recently by the Michigan Senate. Unanimously approved by the Senate, Kahn’s Senate Resolution 126 also expresses support for policies that advance the partnership between the United States and Israel. “Michigan and Israel have a long and rich history of friendship,” said Kahn, R-Saginaw Township. “My resolution simply confirms this relationship. I’m proud to have sponsored this resolution and I am glad to see it overwhelmingly approved.” According to Kahn, the friendship between Michigan and Israel is defined in the numerous grants, projects and initiatives that exist among citizens, businesses, and governmental entities. The U.S., which was the first country to recognize Israel as an independent nation in 1948, is Israel’s principal ally. A copy of Sen. Roger Kahn’s resolution can be found at goo.gl/1A9GB.

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Wolverine Bank Partners With FamilyMint For Financial Literacy Program
Wolverine Bank is proud to take financial responsibility to a new level by partnering with FamilyMint, a unique award winning hands-on budgeting and educational application designed specifically for kids ages 5 to 16. FamilyMint provides parents with an interactive and simple resource to help raise money-smart kids and is provided at no cost to Wolverine Bank customers. With FamilyMint, kids learn by managing their own money in a safe, virtual environment, and parents act as the banker and custodian of the money. Children take the reins of their money, allocate savings, set goals, and make transactions. Parents can automate allowance, encourage savings with motivating interest rates, and reward deposits for worthwhile goals. “Based on a survey of our users, parents are consistently seeing a shift in their children’s thinking from the desire to spend to a curiosity about and excitement in saving,” Eusebio added. “It is both a source of pride for the kids and a relief to the parents.” “We are excited to be partnering with Wolverine Bank because of their extensive community focus, and we know FamilyMint will be a great enhancement to Wolverine Bank’s educational and youth programs.” “Wolverine Bank is always looking for educational opportunities within our communities, especially those focused around our youth.” said Marketing Specialist for Wolverine Bank, Deanne Marszalkowski. “FamilyMint is a great tool for kids and parents to open a dialog about the importance of saving and brings a modern and interactive twist to the piggy bank.” Find out more about FamilyMint at www.wolverinebank.com/ familymint. Learn more about Wolverine Bank at www.wolverinebank.com.

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Political Commentary Independents and the Black Vote
By Norman C. Braddock Saginaw City Councilman According to the Rasmussen Reports, as of January 2012, 32.5% of all Americans are Democrats and 35.9% are Republicans. If you believe these numbers it’s not difficult to compute that 31.6% of all Americans are Independents. It’s this group of Independents that decides most elections at the local, state and national levels. I choose to be one of those Independents after having roots in both the Republican and Democratic Parties. Some of my republican friends think of me as a democrat and some of my democratic friends think of me as a republican; they are both wrong. All of my political life I have run for office as a nonpartisan candidate. I was first elected in 1999 to the School Board and in 2011 to the City Council. I tell my friends that I have a republican head and a democratic heart. Lately with all of the negative rhetoric coming from the Republican Presidential Primary either from candidates or their supporters, I find it difficult to accept what the republicans are thinking and saying, especially about President Obama, our first African American President. More and more African Americans are identifying themselves as Independents because they don’t like being taken for granted by either party. From the end of the Civil War, African Americans primarily favored the Republican Party due to its overwhelming political and more tangible efforts in achieving abolition, particularly through President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The south had long been a democratic stronghold, favoring a state’s right to legal slavery. In addition, the ranks of the fledgling Ku Klux Klan were composed almost entirely of white Democrats angry over poor treatment by northerners and bent on reversing the policies of Reconstruction. However, as years passed and memories waned, African Americans began drifting to the Democratic Party, as Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs gave economic relief to all minorities, including African Americans and Hispanics.] Support for the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s by Democratic presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson helped give the Democrats even larger support among the African American community, which consistently votes between 85-95% Democratic. Prominent modern-day AfricanAmerican Democratic politicians include Jim Clyburn, Ed Towns, Maxine Waters, John Lewis, Deval Patrick, Charles Rangel, John Conyers, and the current President of the United States, Barack Obama, who managed to net over 95% of the African American vote in the 2008 election. Despite being unaffiliated, the NAACP often participates in organizing and voter turnout drives and advocates for progressive causes, especially those that affect people of color. Within the House of Representatives, the Congressional Black Caucus, consisting of 44 black Democrats and 2 black Republicans, serves to represent the interests of African Americans and advocate on issues that affect them. During the civil rights era, it was the Southern Democrats or Dixiecrats that were the stumbling blocks and fiercest opponents to the Civil Rights and Voters Rights Acts of the 1960’s. Today, 85% to 95% of African Americans identify themselves with the Democratic Party including democratic leaning Independents. Both Democrats and Republicans view Independents as liberal on social issues and fiscally conservative; when in fact we are as diverse in our thinking as most democrats and republicans. For an in-depth opinion on what it means to be politically independent, visit http:// www.articlesalley.com/article.detail. php/32767/282/Government/Politics/50/ What_Does_It_Mean_To_Be_Politically_ Independent%3F.

Davenport University Recognized as a Top Workplace in Michigan
Davenport University was recognized as a “Top Workplace in Michigan” by the Detroit Free Press as part of its annual ranking based on employee surveys. According to survey results, Davenport’s workplace strength is its managers, ranked #7 among peer companies in the survey. Overall, Davenport earned the #17 spot on the list of “large employers” and was the only university ranked. “Recognition as a Top Workplace helps improve awareness and understanding of Davenport as an ethical, caring employer with solid leadership and development opportunities for its staff and faculty,” said Dr. Richard Pappas, president of Davenport. “This designation helps DU recruit and retain the best faculty and staff while reinforcing our strong commitment to helping students ‘Get Where the World is Going.’”

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‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’
Dr. Nash’s Dental Corner
Dr. Jack Nash has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at Delta College and is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry and a graduate of the prestigious Council on Innovative Dentistry. To ask Dr. Nash dental questions write to him at: Dr. Jack W. Nash, POB 1442, Saginaw, MI 48607, or email him at [email protected]. All opinions discussed in these articles are those of Dr. Nash; treatment options should be discussed with an individual’s personal dentist. Dear Dr. Nash: I want to keep my teeth for my entire life but I know that with the aging process your teeth just start to fall apart like other parts of your body. Is there a relationship between the aging process and tooth loss? I have heard horror stories about dentures and some of my friends that have dentures just seem to look like they have fake teeth. I want a natural smile and my own teeth.......can you give me some suggestions to maintain my teeth for a lifetime? Dear Reader: With a good start and regular dental care by a health professional, you should be able to avoid losing your teeth and needing dentures altogether. Losing your teeth as an expected part of the aging process is just a myth -- there is no direct relationship between the aging process and tooth loss. With proper dental care and you giving your teeth a lot of good loving care it is possible to keep your teeth healthy for a lifetime. Senior citizens (and the baby boomers that are joining their ranks daily) are the fastest growing population in United States. The problem that many seniors face is not having had a good start with their dental health and/ or skipping going to the dentist for months or even many years. If some of the oral health problems are not addressed early on, there is often nothing that can be done except to remove teeth. The old saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, goes to the very heart of good oral health and a lasting smile! Many times seniors do not go out as much as they age and they don’t feel the need to take care of their teeth as much because they are seen out and about with friends and/or family less frequently. They don’t make going to the dentist a priority like they did when they wanted that “Million Dollar Smile” as a youth. “But Doc it doesn’t hurt” is only a temporary reprieve: by the time it does hurt, it is too late and then the teeth are doomed. As we age we should actually make seeing the dentist more of a priority because our saliva flow is altered by age as well as by various medications. Age and medications may cause a condition called “xerostomia”, or “dry mouth” disorder. Saliva is needed to wash away food particles, wash away bacteria and also works to weaken acids made by bacteria that attack the teeth and cause decay. Unlike tooth loss, decreased saliva flow IS a natural part of the aging process --and that change can be amplified even more by medications. If you find that your mouth is feeling drier and your saliva flow has decreased, consult with your dentist. Your dentist and the dental team will have many suggestions to help you regain that important moisture balance as well as ways to save your teeth. Just as when you where young you should floss once a day and brush at least twice a day. A good suggestion might be to use a mouth rinse as well as toothpaste with fluoride. Stay away from starchy and sugary snacks. Those snacks may taste good but with less saliva flow the chances of tooth decay will increase. When the mouth is more dry, it is easier for food to stick to your teeth. So contrary to what you may have previously believed, you now know you can keep your teeth your entire life no matter what you have heard to the contrary. Just because you reach a certain age that does not mean that you must run to the dentist and get dentures. But if prior problems or personal history leads to a need for you to wear dentures make sure you get them checked on a regular basis. Your dentist will keep it fitting well and in good condition for lasting use, as well as allowing him/her to check you out to protect your oral health. So be pro-active before problems emerge. Call your dentist and be examined on a regular schedule, twice a year is recommended with a routine cleaning. Remember that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. You CAN keep your teeth for a lifetime -- and you will be glad you did. Good health and good promise, Dr. Jack W. Nash, DDS FAGD, 1320 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 - Office - 989.752.1200 – Fax989.752.2481

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Maximize

The story of a child with Severe Emotional Disturbance is too often one of tragedy. With the right help and the right team, it can be one of triumph. We maximize results — to give more family stories a happy ending.

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By Bob Johnson Saginaw MAX System of Care Social Marketing Manager

A System that is Family Driven
member will discuss one of these values and how it coincides with their role. The first value critical to the success of Saginaw MAX is Family Driven. Lead Family Representative, Dalia Smith, says it is her job to ensure that there are diverse family voices present at the table where decisions are being made involving system transformation. Smith, who was welcomed aboard the Saginaw MAX team in September, holds a Bachelors of Science in Biopsychology from the University of Michigan. She is a parent who has utilized mental health services for her family and previously worked as a Family Advocate, and as a Parent Support Partner with the Association for Children’s Mental Health. “Family voice is essential to transforming the mental health system and other child serving systems that families with children who have complex behavioral, emotional or social impairments encounter to ensure better outcomes for children, families, and the community,” Smith said. Smith prepares families to be able to tell their stories by providing them with leadership trainings and supportive resources. “They participate in leadership development, webinars and one on one coaching, as well as receive information and education about system of care values, principles, and practices,” said Smith. “My goal is to make sure system partners look to families as valuable partners.” For more information about Saginaw MAX System of Care contact Director Wardene B. Talley at [email protected].

Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one purpose of Saginaw MAX System of Care is to promote the full participation of youth with severe emotional Dalia Smith disturbance (SED) and their families in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Saginaw MAX. There are 11 guiding principles which are the driving force in decisions made at every level and in every aspect of the system. Throughout the year a Saginaw MAX team

We Hope to See You There!
Spirit of the Community
April 17th @ The Great Hall May 9th @ The H Hotel

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN SAGINAW COUNTY
BOYS GROUP MENTOR - Volunteers needed at a local agency to assist with program direction, preparing materials and mentorship of boys ranging in age from 8-18 years. LIBRARIAN - Volunteers are needed at a local agency to set up a library within the facility. Computer knowledge is recommended but not necessary. Ability to work independently. EVENT - Volunteers needed to organize and assist with a one-day workshop or weekend event to help girls and adults explore new career paths or meet community needs. Must be at least 18 years old. ACTIVITY AIDE - Volunteers needed to provide supervision for children 13 and under. Supervision may include: watching movies, playing games, crafts and help plan summer picnics. To volunteer your services or to donate goods, contact Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216, hwatson@ unitedwaysaginaw.org. Or check out our web-based volunteer program at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.

Leadership Circle Reception
Spring: April 14 - May 14 Fall: September - November September 12th @ MCFTA

Seasons of Caring

Campaign Kick-off
September 12th - 28th November 14th

Feed the Need Food Drive Campaign Wrap-Up

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Project LAUNCH Focus Goals For A Healthy Child
Project LAUNCH is a new federally-funded program to promote wellness for all children in Saginaw County, focusing on children from before birth through age 8. We want all children to reach their potential in every way: physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive (i.e., the way they learn). If children grow up healthy in all these areas, they are ready for success in life. How do we want to make this happen? By focusing on 5 goals: • Giving you better access to screening tests to track your child’s development, assessments, and services • Providing services that have proven to be helpful (called “evidence-based practices”) • Teaching people who work with young children about healthy physical, social, emotional, and behavioral development • Improving the service system by working with area pediatricians, educators, child care providers, etc. • Helping more children get ready to do well in school. Project LAUNCH works collaboratively with other organizations in Saginaw County, including Great Start Saginaw, Teen Parent Services, Birth to Five, Child Abuse & Neglect Council, Saginaw County Community Mental Health, Early On, Saginaw County Department of Public Health, and many others in our efforts to promote young child wellness and prevent problems in the lives of our precious children. If you have any questions, you may contact the MI LAUNCH State Program Director, Lin Dann at [email protected] or 517-335-9751.

Signs That Your Child may have Social & Emotional Health Concerns
Infancy (birth to 18 m): Seek evaluation if your infant: • Resists holding • Is difficult to comfort • Has sleeping or eating problems • Rarely seeks or makes eye contact • Doesn’t seem to respond when people try to interact • Shows any loss of language or social skills Toddler or Preschooler (18 m to 5 y): Seek evaluation if your toddler or preschooler: • Shows little preference for any one adult • Shows no fear of strangers • Appears very irritable or fearful • Lacks interest in other people or playthings • Has extreme and frequent tantrums • Often appears sad or withdrawn • Shows any loss of language or social skills Young School-Aged Children (5 to 8 y): Seek evaluation if your young school-aged child: • Does not seek assistance from adults • Frequently expresses or exhibits extreme emotions (sadness, irritation, fear, anger) • Is unable to calm self when upset • Is physically destructive • Is verbally or physically aggressive • Shows any loss of language or social skills Source: “A Guide for Parents with Children Birth to Age” (ECIC and Michigan’s GSC) 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com

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By James Falls

A Message From The Old To The Young
Think about it. It’s not only the fault of the youth for not having any direction, but it’s also the fault of the older generations for not giving the youth direction. This article is not bashing anybody—this is simply an issue that should be addressed so we can get to a solution that will develop the youth into great figures in the community. Throughout our school days, we’ve learned the legacies of the past leaders that our parents, and grandparents, grew up with and their affect on this nation and the population across the world. These men and women stood up for what was right and developed the lives of black people for the better. We can name them right? There’s Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Harriet Tubman to name a few. Sounds like we really know our history doesn’t it? If only that were true. It’s unfortunate that every year we celebrate the same historical figures during Black History Month. They do deserve the utmost recognition, but there are so many others that we don’t recognize, nor do we know about them. During an interview with Mr. Gregory, he stated that the mental battle is where blacks have the most trouble. “It is a constant battle that we have and yet constantly lose to it,” Gregory said. He talked about showing the youth our black leaders in today’s society, giving them the aspirations to become a leader in the near future. Wanting to be a future leader, I took a trip to Detroit and visited the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Walking through that place and seeing all the faces that have affected the black community really put things in perspective for me. Nobody could see what I saw there from the television or from a textbook—my people excelling. Then it hit me. In order for our generation to move forward, we need to take a look back into the past; deep into the past. We need to see that there were hundreds of black people before us that have accomplished so much during their time. This is where the elders and the youth can work together. I encourage everyone to research more black history despite the celebration being over—I don’t know who said that our history ends after February. Museums are a great place to look, but also look into books, DVD’s and also simply looking up information on Google. Our history is too large to learn in one month. Let’s learn about our people so we can have a sense of pride in our people and give the youth admirable figures besides athletes and entertainers. We cannot look only to the elders and others to help us—we must help ourselves period.

Teen Refresh

Black History Month has been over for the past couple of weeks, yet those history books need to stay open and our leaders need to continue speaking. Civil Rights activist Dick Gregory made an appearance to Central Michigan University to speak during Black History Month and left the students with a simple message that caught my attention. “Our generation left y’all a serious mess to clean up, and for that I apologize,” Gregory said. After he made that comment, it dawned on me the possible quarrel between the older generations and the youth. As a young male, I’ve heard several times from the older folk that our generation is messed up and potentially will be detrimental to society—which I can agree with for the most part. For the majority of us, our lives are driven without a purpose, we are looking for leadership and mentors in all of the wrong places and our morals and values are well… absent in our lives. I will admit that our generation needs some improvement, but I have a question for the older generation. For those who criticize the youth saying that we have nothing going for us, who were the people that raised us?

Saginaw Sting Re-Sign Former Team USA’s John Jacobs
By Adam Biggers Playing for the Saginaw Sting has become “comfortable” for former Midland Dow and Saginaw Valley State University start linebacker John Jacobs. The 6-foot2, 235-pound former two-time SVSU AllAmerican recently re-signed for his second season of professional indoor football with the Sting and looks forward to another productive season. “I’m just happy to be able to continue and play here (locally),” said Jacobs, who has formed a close-knit bond with Sting management over the past year. “I’m happy to continue to have fun and play with the guys I played with last year. I feel more comfortable here than I would going somewhere else – it’s probably because I know the players. It’s nice.”

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Bay City
Second Baptist Church Pastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd. Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937

Church of Christ Minister James Sanderson 1325 N. Center Road Saginaw, MI 48638 (989) 790-2707 World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957 Corinthian Baptist Church Pastor Roy L. Manning 104 S. 10th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-1820 Faith Harvest Church Bishop Ronald E. Chipp Faith Harvest Church 1734 N. Mason Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 799-4200 Website: www.faithharvestministry.org E-mail: [email protected] Greater Williams Temple Bishop H.J. Williams 608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-5291 Jacob’s Ladder Pastor Dempsey Allen 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-799-6601 Life In Christ Ministries Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. 2915 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-2837 [email protected] Messiah Missionary Baptist Church 2615 Williamson Road Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636 Fax: 989-777-2640 Email: [email protected] Website: www.Messiahsag.org

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Marvin T. Smith 1114 N. 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-8064 New Beginnings Life Changing Ministries Pastor Otis Dickens 2312 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-3650 New Birth Missionary Baptist Pastor Larry D. Camel 1418 S. Warren Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-6604 New Christ Community Pastor Dr. Eugene Seals 3302 Grant St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-3357 New Covenant Christian Center Pastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485 New Faith Temple COGIC Elder Charles H. Coleman 2118 Burt Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-3880 New Life Baptist Church Pastor Rufus Bradley 1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1151 New Life Full Gospel Church Elder Zachary Williamson 1200 East Genesee Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 746-0764 New Mt. Calvary Baptist Pastor Robert Donald 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-0801

Flint
Antioch Baptist Church Pastor Lewis Randolph 1083 E. Stewart Ave. Flint, MI 48505 (810) 789-2931 Deliverance Church of God in Christ Elder Zack Smith, Sr. 3311 Mildred Street Flint, Michigan (810) 785-0094

Lansing
St. Stephens Community Church Reverend Herman Haller 1007 Kimberly Drive Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-2180

Saginaw
Bethel AME Church Pastor P. David Saunders 535 Cathay St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-7011

Bethlehem Baptist Church Pastor Ernest W. Bothuel 3309 Bundy Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-5866
Bread of Life Harvest Center Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 790-7933 Christ Disciples Baptist Pastor Eddie Benson 3317 Lapeer Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-2444

Ninth Street Community Church Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366 Prince of Peace Baptist Church Pastor Robert B. Corley 725 N. 24th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-2841 St. Paul Baptist Pastor Vincent D. McMillon 120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-5023 Saginaw Valley Community Pastor Richard Sayad 3660 Hermansau Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 752-4769 St. Lukes CME Pastor Charles Braddock 1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-0351 Tabernacle Baptist Church Rev. Thomas J.London 810 Cathay Street Saginaw, MI. 48601 (989) 753-5282 Transforming Life Ministries Pastor William Brown 3024 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601-4353 (989) 754-9573 Truevine Baptist Church Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-0751

Victorious Believers

Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 754-9621

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Saginaw Valley Community Church
Sunday 10 a.m. ~ Morning Worship 6 a.m. ~ Celebrate Recovery 6:30 p. m. ~ Love After Marriage 6:30 p. m. ~ Young Adult’s Life Group Bible Study/Worship Monday 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 Rooms Wednesday 6:30 p.m ~ Equipping Classes, all ages Thursday 1 p. m & 6:30 p .m ~ Healing Rooms Saturday 6 p.m. ~ Youth Worship

3660 Hermansau Dr. Saginaw, MI 48603

Pastor Dempsey Allen Jacob’s Ladder Ministries 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989.799.6601 www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org

“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” – Peace Pilgrim

Christ Disciple Baptist Church
3317 Lapeer Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-754-2444

Saginaw Valley Community Church Healing Rooms Ministry
What is divine healing? Healing is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 10:1 and James 5:14-15. God has given us the authority and power as His disciples to heal the sick. Healing the sick is a benefit of the atonement, Jesus dying on the cross for payment of our sins and sicknesses. If you are sick the Saginaw Healing Rooms are here for you. They are located at Saginaw Valley Community Church, 3660 Hermansau. The Healing Room hours are Tuesdays 10 a.m. – noon and 7 p.m. to 9 p. m, and Thursdays 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:30pm. Everyone is welcome! Visit svcc.cc for additional information.

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

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Sports
By Mike Thompson For The Michigan Banner

Michigan State Hoops Star Draymond Green Was Unselfish Even as a Child
Raymond Green, is a couple inches shorter than his mom and he has a truck-driving job, but he came by the church on those weekdays when he could. Dae Dae and Mae Mae gradually stopped arriving at the lunch site when they reached their adolescent years. This was a program geared to little kids, and they had become too old for it. Nearly a decade later, I was reading the sports section of The Saginaw News. Game stories from Saginaw High School were telling how 6-foot-6inch Draymond Green was starring for the Trojans and leading them to a state prep basketball title, all the while doing really good in the classroom. I couldn’t help but think to myself, “Dae Dae grew to be 6-foot-6?” And nowadays, on television, I can see Draymond playing for Michigan State. Do you notice how he seems to love passing the ball? Do you notice that he is a fantastic team player? That’s the little Dae Dae I remember so well, asking me, “Can I help you serve the sandwiches?” He is majoring in communications, and he’s a smart kid in addition to having grown into an outstanding young man. Best wishes to Draymond Green, and good luck in the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Draymond Green was 7 years old when we had our first encounter back in the 1990s. I had volunteered to supervise a Summer Food Program lunch and activity site at the old Christ Community Church, between I-675 and the Potter Station. The Summer Food Program van showed up and dropped off a foil pan filled with 40 ham and cheese sandwiches on Wonder bread, two big bags filled with apples, and a crate with 40 containers of milk. The kids gathered in line. Little Draymond believe it or not, he once was little, stepped forward. “Can I help you serve the sandwiches?” he asked, in his high-pitched child’s voice. And with that, he became our first little helper. Only after all the kids had their sandwiches and milk, did Dae Dae sit down with his own at the picnic tables on the church lawn. After lunch, we rolled a portable basketball rim out of the church basement into the parking lot, and the young fellows organized into teams. Draymond always seemed to wind up as a point guard with the older, bigger boys. It was obvious, with his giving spirit and good behavior that Draymond and his brother, Torian (Mae Mae), came from a good home. His mother, Mary Babers, would come by the church and help to supervise. Mary is 6-feet tall and powerfully built. She had been a high school basketball standout when girls’ sports were only beginning to become popular. Dae Dae got his height from his mother. Draymond’s dad,

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LANSING - State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes (D-Saginaw), along with her colleagues from the House Judiciary Committee, participated in a bill signing recently at the governor’s office in the State Capitol building. “It is very reassuring that Gov. Snyder signed my bill into law. Hopefully it is the first of many,” Oakes stated. HB 5094 was one of several bills in a package that amended various sections of the Revised Judicature Act to eliminate judgeships from certain district, probate, and circuit courts; merge or consolidate certain judicial circuits; and shift the duties of some district judges to a county’s probate judge. Specifically, HB 5094 amended the Revised Judicature Act to eliminate judgeships in Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle Representative Stacy Erwin Oakes and Governor Rick Snyder at Bill Signing Counties. Initially, the Michigan State Court Administrative Office’s Judicial Resources Recommendations report suggested that Saginaw County judgeships be reduced by one. However, due to the number of trials heard and other factors, it was determined that Saginaw County would not lose a judgeship. “The fact that there was no need to eliminate judgeships in Saginaw County speaks to the fact that our district, probate, and circuit court judges work with great efficiency and the state recognizes that,” Oakes indicated.

Governor Snyder Signs Representative Stacy Erwin Oakes’ Bill

Kimberly Houston-Philpot Receives ATHENA Award
Midland - The ATHENA Award is an honor that symbolizes the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, and inspiring women to achieve their full potential. The award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for other women. Kimberly Houston-Philpot has over 30 years experience in business, and has served as a member of The Council of Michigan Foundations, The Business Contributions Council and the Michigan Forum for African American Philanthropy where she also engages as a mentor. She is a winning multi-term elected official, having been elected to a second six-year term Kimberly Houston-Philpot in 2010 as a Trustee of Delta College. In that capacity, she has served as the chair, and is & Kent Philpot currently serving as the immediate past chair. She serves on the executive boards of the Saginaw County Business Education Partnership and the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce. She is a charter member of the Saginaw Promise Scholarship Board and also serves on the Michigan Nonprofit Association and SEE P 3, Kimberly Houston-Philpot

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