October 1, 2013 Edition

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Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

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In religious circles the word revival always suggest a series of church type services that promote spiritual revival in the members of that church, or an outreach to people in the community. I would like to offer a different perspective for “revival” by driving

the point to community revival! Every community is reflective of the spirit of

that community. You can see it in the pride or lack of pride in its features, services, industries, institutions, and the people. There are some communities that build their pride around the physical features, such as rivers, lakes, trees, or general geography. Others build their pride on the community history, of the history of certain people or families. Some communities are what

they are because specific industrial or corporate investment is visible in framing the presentation for the public and the local residents.

There was a time when all of these elements worked toward the creation of the image and pride in the community of Saginaw. “I was born in Saginaw, Michigan” was a tag line in an internationally known popular song in the late ‘50’s and early ‘60’s. Popular children’s television star “Kenny Roberts” talked about Saginaw on his program. The lumber industry made big investment in the community; wealthy families contributed land and resources to create a world class community parks system. The financial community stood solidly behind the community through philanthropic efforts, while the auto industry made corporate investments that supported the schools and hospitals.

There was a pride in the city that transcended all of the racial and economic disparity that existed. There may have been different sides of town, but each one had pride in its part of

the community. There was hope that was alive and flourishing. People could graduate from high school and get a job, earn a good living, buy homes and raise families; all in this city. Neighborhoods were places where entire families interacted; we knew each other from schools and by grades.

That is the kind of revival that needs to happen. It will take the entire recipe of institutions, business, faith communities, families, and individuals to make it happen. Just like the revivals that happen in the churches, certain things must happen for it to succeed.

First, there must be the will to do it. Secondly, someone will have to actually call for it, and put things in motion. Thirdly, people will have to participate. Fourthly, and probably most importantly, the community must have a real hope that change will come, that things will improve, and the people will identify with the new community as it is created in the place of the old.

The”Real”RevivalintheCityofsaginawBy Dr. H. J. Coleman, Jr.World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries

Editorial

Ten years ago, I was beginning my second year as the Pastor of Greater Coleman Temple Church of God in Christ. My friend and classmate came to me and said, “ I’m starting up a newspaper and want you to help me.” That friend was Jerome Buckley. I told him that I didn’t know anything about the newspaper business, and didn’t know how to help him. He told me that I would be able to help him when time came.

That time has come on several occasions. It is amazing to watch big dreams materialize, and even more to be able to assist in some way. I appreciate the fact that Jerome has

never stopped looking for ways to include as many people in the ongoing development of the Banner. It is a joy to see young people exposed to career opportunities that they did not know existed, while discovering talents that they didn’t have through internships and summer positions at the Banner.

I have seen initiatives for community improvement crop up through conversations and then materialize into real programs after being recognized by the Banner. I am impressed that this has happened on so many occasions while Jerome did not try to take credit or own it, but supported its success. The

unselfish effort of telling a good story in times when there is nothing but bad news from other outlets is a powerful ministry and service to the community.

As a pastor in this town, I celebrate the testimony of endurance and success that Jerome Buckley and the Michigan Banner reflect. I promise to do everything that I can to continue supporting this effort.

Dr. H. J. Coleman, Jr. Pastor of World Outreach Campus of

Greater Coleman Temple Ministries

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I want to congratulate the Michigan Banner as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Michigan Banner has been an important voice in the mid-Michigan area, focusing on in depth coverage of news and events of interest to the citizens of Saginaw and outlying areas that in many cases are not covered by other media. I wish the Michigan Banner many more years of success and I am confident that it will continue to bring us the important news that relates to our community with the competence and skill with which it has done so to date.Attorney T. Michael Marsh

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Michelle McGregor is continuing in the footsteps of tradition as she serves as CEO for First Ward Community Services. McGregor worked as the After-School/Summer Day Camp Program Coordinator at First Ward for 11 years before her appointment of Chief Executive Officer.

The First Ward Community Center located in the Northeast Section of the City of Saginaw, at 1410 N. 12th Street, became an anchor for the community over 75 years ago, and the support/advocacy network provided for the residents of Saginaw County, from the young to the senior citizen is still changing lives.

If you would like to contact the center for additional information call 989.753.0411.

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The Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile Justice System (DMC) task force and Saginaw MAX System of Care (SOC) co-sponsored a three day Cultural Com-petence Training designed to support their collab-orative efforts to address disparity in the Juvenile Justice and partner child

serving systems. Thirty-three participants suc-cessfully completed the training which was held in Lansing, MI. Master Trainer Dr. Gloria Mor-row of Orange County, CA facilitated the train-ing which included representation from a cross

section of the community.The California Brief Multi-Cultural Scale

Cultural Competency training is the model se-lected by the DMC to provide individuals in the Mental Health, Department of Human Services, Juvenile Justice, Education and Law Enforce-ment systems with the tools needed to develop an understanding of the value of recognizing, respecting and for many embracing culture and diversity in our daily decision-making as we provide service in the community. The training, unanimously described as a tremendous success will be provided for groups throughout Saginaw County. The need for an increased knowledge and understanding of the children and families involved in the child serving systems was iden-tified by the DMC as one means of addressing

the disparity minorities face when involved in the systems listed. Leaders from these systems are pictured below during breaks from the very intensive training which offers certification and CEU’s to those who successfully complete the process.

The final training scheduled to be completed this year will consist mainly of leaders in the faith community whose support is critical to the success of the DMC/SOC initiative. Detailed information and data compiled which will high-light successes and challenges faced by the task force will be provided in future articles.

Wardene B. Talley is the Project Director of Saginaw MAX.



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hispanicheritageMonthisaTimetoCelebrate,ReflectBy Griselda Nevarez

For some members of Congress, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the contributions Latinos have made to the United States. For others, it is also a time to re-flect on the needs of the Latino community.

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) said for him, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the “profound con-tributions Latinos have made to our country.” He also said it is also a time to “honor” Latinos, like those serving in the U.S. armed forces and those work-ing to achieve the American dream.

“Latinos share the same hope, determination and op-timism that all those in our country seek: An opportunity to succeed based on hard work, access to a better education, and an equal treatment under our laws,” said Becerra, who is chairman of the House Demo-cratic Caucus.

Several members of the House Republican Conference said in a bilingual video that can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3nR3OMNAUE Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to “celebrate the rich history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans.”

The video features top GOP leaders, like House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor. It also features Latino Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Bill Flores of Texas, Raul Labrador of Idaho and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida.

“Every single day, they contribute to the strength and culture of American society,” the GOP House members said in the video. “Hispanics help drive the American economy, serve in our nation’s defense, and possess a deep commitment to faith, family and community.”

For additional Hispanic Heritage Month celebration news visit www.voxxi.com/hispanic-heritage-

In this photo, flags of Latin American countries are displayed in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Photo/Army Sgt. Nina Ramon 345th Public Affairs Detachment via wikimedia)


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An effort to fuel profes-sional development among young Latinos in West Michigan began this fall un-der a new program offered by Ferris State University’s Latino Business and Eco-nomic Development Center.

The Latino Talent De-velopment Program is de-signed as an opportunity to develop the skills, resources and confidence needed to become leaders at work and

in the community while leveraging the advantag-es of being bicultural individuals, said director Carlos Sanchez.

“We are planning to form a cohort of young

professionals who are ready to lead but are in need of culturally relevant instruction,” Sanchez said.

An informational open house was held Sep-tember 17, at Ferris’ Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain St. NW, in Grand Rapids, and was attended by local subject-matter experts who delivered instructions during the program.

The pilot program, scheduled to run about once a month from September through March, will provide participants with a unique network-ing opportunity, valuable insight into cultural differences that impact workplace behaviors, the chance to test newly developed cross-cultural skills in a safe learning environment and insight from experts. The pilot program is free to par-ticipants.

In addition to providing individuals the op-

portunity to advance their careers and better en-gage in the community at large, the program is ideal for organizations or companies with emerg-ing Latino leaders, Sanchez said.

“Graduates of the program will be better equipped to represent their community, make an impact and further their professional careers,” Sanchez said. “Better professionals benefit the communities they live in.”

The program is an initiative of the fairly new Latino Business and Economic Development Center, itself an initiative of Ferris State Univer-sity to connect with the growing Latino popula-tion in West Michigan and to spur economic de-velopment. The center is housed at Ferris’ Ken-dall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. www.ferris.edu

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New York –In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Colgate has announced this year’s “Haz la U™” educational grant program, in partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

In its fifth year, “Haz la U™” has expand-ed to offer educational grants to Hispanic high school seniors enrolling in higher education for the 2014-15 school year. This year’s recipients will also be awarded a membership into the His-panic Scholarship Fund, which includes career counseling, as well as the opportunity to network with past Hispanic Scholarship Fund alumni.

“Haz la U™” seeks to help grant recipients fund their first year of college and put them on the road to graduation. Recent news from the U.S Census Bureau Analysis reveals that a record 7 in 10 Hispanic high school graduates are enroll-ing in higher education. With more Hispanic stu-dents entering higher education it is important to support these students in college.

“Colgate continues to support ‘Haz la U™’ to increase Hispanic enrollment in college and to support families with the costs of higher edu-cation,” said Carla Kelly, General Manager of Multicultural Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive. “We want to invest in the Hispanic community and our ongoing partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund is a testament to the value we place on educating our future leaders.”

While more Hispanic students are attending college, according to the Pew Hispanic Center,

Latinos ages 22-24 are half as likely as their Cau-casian counterparts to complete their bachelor’s degree. The “Haz la U™” grant seeks to keep recipients on the track to graduation by lessening their financial concerns during their first year of college and to focus on their studies.

Last year’s $15,000 “Haz la U™” winner, Eduardo Solorio of Five Points, California has enrolled at the University of California – Irvine. “My ‘Haz la U™’ grant is enabling me to start my first semester of college with fewer worries,” he said. “I’m able to focus on my studies and the grant helps me not become a financial burden to my family while I pursue my degree. This is a great opportunity for me to start college off on the right foot.”

To learn more about “Haz la U™” and the application guidelines, visit http://www.colgate.com/hazlau or call 1-877-HSF-INFO.

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Carlos Sanchez, Director of the Latino Business and Economic Development Center

“Cesar’s legacy is one of struggle and of a belief that we can change things, but that we ourselves must go out and do it. These changes don’t happen by themselves.” Dolores Huerta

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According to the Centers for Disease Control, the top ten causes of death for Hispanics are: cancer, heart disease, unintentional injuries, stroke, diabetes, chronic liver disease, chronic lower respiratory disease, influenza and pneumonia, homicide and nephritis.

suFamilia:TheNationalhispanicFamilyHealth Hotline

1-866-783-2645This hotline offers both English and Spanish

assistance on a wide range of topics including: health system navigation, infant mortality; cancer and cancer treatment; cardiovascular disease; child and adult immunizations; diabetes; HIV/AIDS; Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, MRSA, autism, mental health, and H1N1. This is a great resource if you are unsure where to call initially.

TheNationalhispanicPrenatalhelpline1-800-504-7081This hotline offers, according to the National

Alliance for Hispanic Health, culturally and

linguistically relevant care for Hispanic women looking to educate themselves on infant mortality, healthy pregnancy, prenatal care, and access to pregnancy services in their local areas.

TheNationalCancerinstitute1-800-422-6237The National Cancer Institute has facts

and statistics on most forms of cancer found in the United States. The organization’s hotline offers both an English and a Spanish version so individuals can find out treatment facts, common risk factors, environmental influence, and preventative measures when it comes to cancer.

FORCe: Facing Our Risk of Cancerempoweredhotline

1-866-288-7475A hotline dedicated to offering support

services for Latinas diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. Women can call this number and speak with a personal counselor directly if they find they are having trouble coping with their illness.

NationalsuicidePreventionLifeline1-800-273-8255This hotline serves both English and Spanish

individuals in the United States, and is not just a hotline for suicide prevention. The lifeline is a crisis hotline where anyone can call at any time of the day to speak with a trained crisis counselor. Individuals can call this hotline whenever they are feeling overwhelmed with metal health or physical health issues, or if they feel inclined to hurt themselves or others.

The Diabetes Research & WellnessFoundation’sToll-freehelpline

1-800-941-4635Diabetes is a common illness among

Hispanics, and many live with the disease and don’t even know it. If you think you or a family member has diabetes but you are unable to have your questions answered by a regular physician, call this helpline to speak with a trained professional.

Source: www.saludify.com

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Los Angeles - Painter and visual artist Maria Rivas has been named the official artist for the 14th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. Rivas’ artwork will be proudly used as the official image for

the world’s premier Latin music event and will be the featured artwork on this year’s invitations, show tickets, poster, program book, and other important applications.

“Each year we look forward to sharing and introducing a respected artist from the Latin community whose work captures the

exuberance that Latin music embodies along with our organization’s commitment to creative expression.” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.

Hailing from Venezuela and currently residing between Spain and Florida, Rivas is a celebrated international recording artist, composer, painter, and visual artist. From a young age, she displayed a great talent in the mediums of painting, plastic arts, graphic and fashion design, illustration, and oil and acrylic work. Rivas’ refined abilities have allowed her to create a signature artistic style she refers to as “curvismo,” which reflects her musical subject in a visual flexible way. Rivas’ latest series titled “American Jazz Greats,” features interpretations on canvas of some of jazz music’s most influential artists, such as Chet

Baker, Miles Davis and Nina Simone. Her work is exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and is in the collections of private art aficionados.

Rivas’ musical career has spanned more than 30 years, and 10 albums, including the extremely popular and successful album Manduco (1992) among them.

The 14th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central. For more information visit http://www.latingrammy.com .

Source: The Latin Recording Academy

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Delta College has received a merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting for achieving a 100% pass rate of the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination for the cycle of August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Eleven Delta College graduates successfully completed the exam during that time period. Graduates obtaining national certification as a CST demonstrate, by examination, understanding of the basic competencies for safe patient care in the operating room.

“We’re very pleased to receive this award recognizing the high quality of our students and our program,” said Don Traverse, Health & Wellness Division Chair and former Surgical Technology Program Coordinator. “Delta College students are learning what they need to be very successful in the workplace.”

The CST is widely recognized in the health care community as the foremost credential for surgical technologists in the nation. The CST is required for employment within many local, state and national health care organizations. Certification as a surgical technologist exhibits professional pride, the desire to be recognized for mastery of surgical competencies, and most importantly an ongoing commitment to quality patient care.

Those interested in learning more about Delta College’s Surgical Technology program should visit www.delta.edu.

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Dallas, TX - Nefertiti Clavon, 22, struggles to keep up with rising tuition costs and other college expenses. “There were times I felt I was going to have to leave school because of financial situations,” said Clavon, a health promotions student at the University of Houston in Texas. “I’m grateful there is a scholarship available for female students pursuing healthcare studies.”

Clavon is one of 16 recipients of the 2013 Go Red Multicultural Scholarship, part of the American Heart Association and Macy’s Go Red™ Multicultural Scholarship Fund.

The fund — now in its third year — provides $2,500 scholarships for multicultural women pursuing college or graduate school degrees in healthcare fields. Besides easing the financial burden for students, the American Heart Association and its supporters are striving to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine and increase culturally-sensitive, patient care.

The number of minority medical school graduates is increasing steadily, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. However, the figures are still low compared with the population at large. For example, among 17,364 medical school graduates in 2011, 6.5 percent were African-American, 7.6 percent were Hispanic and 21.6 percent were Asian. Only 5.4 percent of African-American and 3.6 percent of Hispanic nurses in the nation are registered nurses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In contrast, minorities make up 36.6 percent of the U.S. population.

“Building a diverse physician and medical workforce is a critical component in the delivery of patient-centered care to the multicultural communities that will enter the healthcare system once the Affordable Care Act is implemented,” said Dr. Jennifer Mieres, senior vice president in the Office of Community and Public Health, chief diversity and inclusion officer for North Shore — LIJ Health System and American Heart Association Go Red For Women spokesperson. “The recruitment of talented, young diverse women into the healthcare field is a critical step in the delivery of quality, culturally-sensitive, patient-centered care.”

The Go Red™ Multicultural Scholarship is made possible by the Macy’s Multicultural Fund, which was created in 2009 to focus on increasing diversity in the medical field. Macy’s is a founding national sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® and Go Red Por Tu Corazón, raising more than $46 million since 2004.

For more information and to complete an application, visit GoRedForWomen.org. Thedeadlinetoapplyfor2014scholarshipsisDec.31,2013.

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Saginaw High Points of Pride

National Honor Society Student Government

Competitive and State Champion Athletic Teams Young Educators Society (YES Club)

Book Club Teen Advisory Council

Partnership with Saginaw Valley University (GEAR-UP) Partnership with University of Michigan (College Advising)

Great Lakes Bay Region Youth Leadership Institute Stand-Up Award Senior Scholarship Program

Mighty Marching Trojan Band F.I.R.S.T Robotics Team PLATO Credit Recovery

Junior Achievement SODEXO Student Leadership

Peer Education/Academic Club Structured Math & Reading Tutoring

SAGINAW HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Ramont Roberts, Principal

Donald Durrett, Campus Director Mercedes Perez, Assistant Principal

SAGINAW BOARD OF EDUCATION

Rudy Patterson, President Beverly J. Yanca, Vice-President

Alexis S. Thomas, Secretary Delena Spates-Allen, Treasurer

Mattie L. Thompson, Trustee Glenda F. Richardson-Vaughn, Trustee

Ruth-Ann Knapp, Trustee Carlton D. Jenkins, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

Saginaw High School * 3100 Webber * Saginaw* (989) 399-6000* www.spsd.net


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The Michigan Department of Education has begun a three-year initiative intended to improve the educational success of African American boys, called the African American Young Men of Promise Initiative, and the staff is asking community members to participate in the webinars discussing the following topics:

Networking with Parents in School and Community - October 30, 3-4 p.m.Developing Talent in the Community - January 29, 3-4 p.m. Helping the Community-February 26, 3-4 p.m. Listening to the Community - March 26, 3-4 p.m. Developing Pride in the Community-May 28, 3-4:30 p.m.

Space is limited, so register as soon as you can. The registration site is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013-14-communityvoice.

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Saginaw Valley State University is offering programs to help students improve their reading, writing and math skills throughout the 2013-14 school year. Clinics for youth in kindergarten through grade 12 and adult learners provide an opportunity for students to improve their reading, writing and math skills and meet state education standards.

The courses begin Monday, Oct. 21, and run through Monday, May 5. They will be held on Mondays at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. in the Literacy Center, located in SVSU’s Regional Education Center. The cost is $575 per subject area.

Students will meet weekly in 50-minute one-on-one or small group sessions. Lessons are individualized for each student through a research-based tutoring system.

Instructors for the reading and writing clinics hold master’s degrees in reading, are trained in reading recovery, or are highly qualified. Instructors for the math clinic have extensive classroom experience and hold at least a bachelor’s degree.

To enroll in these programs, new students must be assessed; the assessments are being offered at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 and Tuesday, Oct. 8, and again Monday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. The assessment takes approximately one hour and a reserved time is needed. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at or before assessments. At the end of the program, tutors will administer a post-assessment to examine student progress throughout the clinic.

Research shows that reading serves as the major foundational skill for all school-based learning. According to the Michigan Department of Education, 90 to 95 percent of struggling readers can show great improvement - in skills, strategies and levels - through focused support groups similar to the ones the clinic will provide.

Also, the State of Michigan has mandated more rigorous high school mathematics standards, so it is increasingly important for students struggling in math not to fall further behind. The math clinic curriculum is based on data-driven instruction that correlates with state standards.

More information on summer literacy and math clinics, including the application to enroll, can be found online at www.svsu.edu/literacycenter. For questions, contact Laurie Ann Haney at 989-964-4982 or [email protected].

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Saginaw County Department of Public Health Recognizes National Lead Poisoning PreventionThe SCDPH Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program will recognize Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by sponsoring an open house with the them e“ Don’t Let Lead Scare You!” at the Saginaw County Department of Public Health, 1600 N. Michigan Avenue in Saginaw, on Wednesday, October 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 989.758.3745.

He who opens a school door, closes a prison - Victor Hugo



The Michigan House recently approved legislation that will allow qualified veterans to use their military training and experience to replace additional training and licensing required for certain careers.

Under the legislation, military training could be counted toward the licensing and education

process for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), firefighters, boiler operators, mechanical contractors, and residential building contractors.

House Bills 4605, 4731, 4752, 4754 and 4756 are the latest in a series of legislation aimed at addressing the challenges facing military service members upon returning home from their tour

of duty. These measures are a common-sense solution to assist veterans giving them an easier time readjusting to civilian life by opening up new job opportunities without requiring additional education or licensing.

The legislation is currently up for consideration in the Senate.

houseapprovesLegislationtoenhanceemploymentOpportunitiesforVeteransFrom the desk of State Rep. Tim Kelly, 94th District, www.RepKelley.com

The Public Libraries of Saginaw is sponsoring TLC --Teaching, Learning & Connecting playgroups, a program for parents and children ages 18 months to 3 years to share together. The three session free playgroup will be held on Fridays, October 11, 18 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Butman-Fish Library, 1716hancock.

During TLC, parents and toddlers can play together with great age-appropriate toys and equipment. They can also experience activities in a child-friendly environment. It’s a great opportunity for parents with children ages 18-36 months old to meet and connect with other families learning together. Professional resource people will be on hand to informally discuss

parenting questions and concerns. TLC is free, but registration is required.

Registration is limited to 25 families. Participants are asked to register for all three sessions. To register or find out more about the program, call Butman-Fish Library at 799-9160.

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Midland - At its recent Annual Meeting, the Great Lakes Business Leadership Network (BLN) recognized four businesses from throughout the Great Lakes Bay region for their

commitment to the BLN’s “Four Pillars of Business Success”; Awareness and Education, Recruitment and Retention, Access to Customers, and Inclusive Culture.

The Great Lakes BLN is a consortium of business leaders throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region who are committed to improving business results by building workforces, targeting customers, and leveraging supply chains that embrace persons with disabilities and/or deliver high quality services and products for customers with disabilities.

For more information about the Great Lakes BLN, contact Jennifer at 989-835-4041 ext. 206 or visit www.GreatLakesBLN.org. The BLN can also be found on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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(L-R) Esther Williams from Midland Recyclers, David Emmel, Executive Director of Disability Network of Mid-Michigan (BLN Lead Partner), Gale Mielens from Chemical Bank, Patti LaChance and Julie Battle from AMPM,Inc., and Rob Vallentine from The Dow Chemical Company (BLN Lead Member). Also recognized, but unable to attend, was ZENTX Media Group.

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Brown & Brown of Central Michigan1605 Concentric Blvd., Suite 1Saginaw, MI 48604989.249.5960 www.bbcmich.com The Sherwin-Williams Company8405 Gratiot Rd.Saginaw, MI 48609989.781.0873 www.sherwinwilliams.com

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As part of its on-going effort to support local community efforts and contribute to the growth of the region, Nexteer has named the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum (MMCM) as the first recipient of donations from its recently established Steering the Future Fund.

“Our success goes hand-in-hand with the success of the greater community,” said Laurent Bresson, president and chief operating officer of Nexteer Automotive. “Although we support many activities throughout the area, our goal is to have a fund that will grow to become a significant, sustainable force in community support.”

Nexteer announced the creation of the “Steering the Future Fund” earlier this year, which will allocate $2,500 each quarter, or $10,000 annually, in grants for programs and initiatives throughout Saginaw County. The Saginaw Community Foundation administers the fund, which will be fully endowed by the end of the year, creating sustainable, yearly financial distributions.

MMCM will receive a $1,500 contribution for significant repair and restoration of the Auto Works Gallery. MMCM and a team of Nexteer technician and engineer volunteers identified the needed improvements.

“After five years of exploration by thousands of busy hands and feet, many of the gallery elements are showing the effects of wear,” said Angela Barris, CEO of MMCM. “Nexteer has also been here to support our efforts to engage children through an interactive facility and we’re pleased that they are continuing to be our partner in these renovation efforts.”

“Being a partner in the community is a key priority for Nexteer,” added Bresson. “Education is a foundational element for a strong community and we’re pleased to support MMCM in their efforts.”

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

Computer ServicesPCS Computer Systems, Inc.Business/Residential Specialize in Point of Sale Solutions6065 Bay Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-249-7565

ConstructionKingdom BuildersJim Shafley, President2210 Annesley StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989. 948.8094www.kingdombuildersmi.org

ConsultantsEnviCare Consulting, Inc.Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President2809 Blairmont DriveMidland, MI 48622989.839.9177www.envicareinc.com

DentistsJack W. Nash, DDSCosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs“Sunday’s Best” Yvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]

FinancialCity of Saginaw Block Grant & Rehab Program 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1530

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Lansing – Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed the Healthy Michigan plan into law, bringing health care to nearly a half-million Michiganders, strengthening the state’s residents – and also its economy.

“A healthier Michigan is an important part of our state’s continued comeback,” Snyder said. “Today, we’re reaching out to nearly a half-million Michiganders with a message that help is there for them and their families to lead healthier, more productive lives. And this innovative approach will make our recovering economy stronger, too, saving money for taxpayers and job providers.”

Snyder signed the landmark bill, HB 4714, into law at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, surrounded by people whose lives have been affected by illnesses, as well as small business owners and health care professionals.

In the first year, Healthy Michigan is anticipated to cover 320,000 Michiganders, eventually providing care for 470,000 – most working but earning about $15,000 a year.

The plan emphasizes personal responsibility. Those covered by the plan will be required to share in the costs. There also will be incentives for them to take responsibility for their lifestyle choices and to maintain or improve their health.

Previously, those without health insurance often waited until their medical conditions were severe, and then sought treatment in an emergency room. Not only did they suffer with their illnesses, but that’s also the most expensive way for them to get medical care.

Michigan’s hospitals bear more than $880 million in uncompensated costs every year, which are passed along to individuals and businesses through higher health care premiums. Healthy Michigan will help alleviate hundreds of millions of those costs annually.

“Extending insurance coverage to those most in need is a monumental achievement for our state that will benefit more working adults who currently lack health coverage, as well as Michigan taxpayers and employers,” said Kim Sibilsky, CEO of the Michigan Primary Care Association.

“The association applauds Gov. Snyder and the leadership of both houses for ensuring more Michigan residents have increased access to health care. Michigan Health Centers look forward to working with our partners to connect Michiganders with affordable health coverage options and to serve as their health care homes.”

Healthy Michigan helps people like Marcia Perkins. The Grand Rapids-area breast cancer survivor was self-employed for more than 30 years, earning enough to pay her bills. But she could not afford health insurance.

“We need this Medicaid program to help folks like me, who work hard,” she told Gov. Snyder at a recent event. “We want to take care of ourselves and do well. But we did need this help.”

The new plan will help small job providers like Cynthia Kay add new employees and care for the ones she has already. As the owner of a small video production company and member of the Small Business Association of Michigan, she provides health insurance to her eight employees, and premium increases made it difficult to grow

her business.“I had to think twice about adding more

people,” Kay said, adding that Healthy Michigan could help control costs and allow her and other small business owners to create more jobs.

James K. Haveman, director of the Michigan Department of Community Health, called the plan “a significant step forward for 477,000 Michigan lives in a very Michigan-specific way.”

“Today marks the culmination of many months of thoughtful discussion and innovative planning by a broad array of stakeholders across the state of Michigan,” he said. “Our work at the Department of Community Health is just beginning and we are eager to get this program started in our continual effort to improve the overall health and wellness of our state.”

HB 4714 was sponsored by Rep. Matt Lori, with changes in the Senate shepherded by Sen. Roger Kahn and leadership from Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer. The governor also commended House Speaker Jase Bolger, Rep. Mike Shirkey and Minority Leader Tim Greimel for their work on this legislation earlier this summer and throughout the process. It will become Public Act 107 of 2013.

“Health care is an issue that prompts strong opinions, and debate over this plan was thoughtful, and, at times, intense,” Snyder said. “But in the end, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came together on an improved plan that is built upon our shared Michigan values and hopes for a stronger state, both physically and financially.”

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Many things can increase the chance that you’ll get breast cancer. They’re called risk factors. Some things you can change. Others you can’t. Having one or more of these risks doesn’t mean you’ll get breast cancer. Also, some women have breast cancer even when they don’t have any of these risks. So, talk to your doctor about what you can do to lower your risk, and the right screening for you.

PossibleRiskFactors:Menstruation• Startingyourperiodbeforeage12.• Startingmenopause(the“changeoflife”)afterage55.Motherhood• Havingchildrenafterage35orneverhavingchildren.• Notbreastfeedingyourbabies.hormones• Ifyou’retakinghormonereplacementtherapy

(HRT), ask your doctor if you need it.Source: www.cdc.gov/cancer

The Michigan Board of Nursing recently approved Saginaw Valley State University’s application to increase opportunities for qualified nursing students. Starting with the 2014-15 academic year, SVSU will be able to admit up to 96 students into its nursing program each semester, up from the current limit of 64.

“Our partners are telling us they need more nurses who have completed bachelor’s degrees. That’s why we did this,” said Judy Ruland, dean of SVSU’s College of Health and Human Services.

Sixteen regional hospitals wrote letters in support of SVSU’s application. The program expansion will mean more opportunities for current SVSU students who want to study nursing, and for students who transfer into SVSU from community colleges.

Nationally, the Institute of Medicine has set a target for 80 percent of the nursing workforce to have completed bachelor’s degrees by 2020. A statewide study last year by the Michigan Center for Nursing found only 44 percent of nurses currently have a bachelor’s degree, and an SVSU survey of nurses in the Great Lakes Bay Region showed only 28 percent are prepared at the bachelor’s degree level.

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Are you or someone you know having child behavior problems?

The CAN Council, through Project LAUNCH funding, offers FREE parenting classes. The program is called Incredible Years and is an evidence based curricula targeting parents with 3 to 6 year old children. The parent training program is designed to work jointly to promote emotional and social competence and to prevent, reduce, and treat behavioral and emotional problems in young children. There have been 40 parents and caregivers who participated in 3 series of 20 sessions each.

Is IY helpful?

National studies have shown promising results:

Increased positive and nurturing parenting

Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting

Reduction in children’s home and school behavior problems

Increased positive behaviors at home and school

Increased parent-child bonding

For more information about Incredible Years, please contact Vera, CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region CAPE Director and Incredible Years Group Leader, at [email protected] or 989-752-7226.

Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for Children’s Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health was awarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw as the area to provide services. If you want to learn more about Project LAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 or [email protected].

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I N C R E D I B L E Y E A R S Incredible Years We began our third Incredible Years class series in October 2012. On the first day of classes we do paperwork and introductions. During the first class, my co-group leader and I began introductions by saying what our jobs are and what our background is. Then it was the parents’ turns to share. This group went way above and beyond the typical name and brief background (number of children, gender and ages) that most parents give when they first meet each other. These parents voluntarily opened up and shared difficulties they were having with each child including the troubles and barriers their families were facing. Several of the parents cried when they shared. Each parent spent a good ten minutes or more telling their story and what had led them to be in the class. They chose not to hold back! We believe this story shows just how vital the Project Launch-funded Incredible Years is to the community. The parents in our current session had these feelings and concerns bottled up just waiting for someone to listen to them. Just waiting for someone who had support to offer them. When adults who have never met are willing to open up to strengthen their families, you know the services being provided are exactly what they were hoping for! ~ Danelle Elliott Incredible Years Group Leader CAN Council Great Lakes Bay

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Three Michigan health care leaders were honored with the 2013 MHA Healthcare Lead-ership Award, presented by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) during the MHA Health Foundation Governance Lead-ership Forum in Acme, Michigan.

Each autumn, the MHA honors outstand-ing individuals who have provided exceptional leadership to healthcare organizations and to the health and well-being of the community. The 2013 recipients of the award include Spen-cer Maidlow, CEO, Covenant HealthCare; Tim Zwickey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Baraga County Memorial Hospital; and Wil-

liam Cunningham, DO, Executive Vice President/Systems Development, Metro Health Hospital.

Maidlows nominator, Terry Niederstadt, commented, Spence is one of leading healthcare executives in the state of Michigan and the Mid-west. He has led Covenant HealthCare for over 30 years to become one of the most successful hospitals in our region.

Since Spencer Maidlow became CEO of Covenant HealthCare more than three decades ago, many changes have occurred. In 1987, Maidlow led St. Lukes Hospital in the acquisition of Saginaw Osteopathic Hos-pital and, in 1998, guided the merger of St. Lukes and Saginaw General hospitals to create Covenant. He continues to lead the hospital into new ventures that include current work to become a Highly Reliable Organi-zation, providing optimal performance in an environment of uncertainty. He recently led the initiation of critically needed service expansions that include multimillion-dollar renovations of the Cancer Care Center and the Emergency Care Center. Alongside Central Michigan University, Maidlow is preparing for the expected future physician shortage by creat-ing the CMU College of Medicine. In addition, the 2-year-old Covenant Medical Group includes 120 providers affiliated with the hospital.

Maidlow fosters relationships with area hospital leaders and hosts a healthcare leadership forum that allows productive leader-to-leader dis-cussions. Under his guidance, Covenant actively partners in the multifac-eted Saginaw County Community Health Improvement Project to meet the health needs of county citizens. It includes a partnership with Michi-gan Pathways to Better Health, a grant-funded effort pairing residents with appropriate resources.

Niederstadt acknowledges, We all should be very proud of Spence and the staff for building an organization that excels in providing excel-lent healthcare for our community. Under Spence’s leadership and prepa-ration, Covenant will continue to provide great healthcare well into the future.

To thank Hidden Harvest for all they do for our community, the staff of Garber Chevrolet of Midland and Scientific Brake of Saginaw worked together to fill Hidden Harvest’s recently purchased cube truck with non-perishable foods. The cube truck was delivered to Hidden Harvest on Thursday, September 12th with the “cargo” of hundreds of boxes and cans of non-perishable food items. Representing Garber Chevrolet at the delivery were Brian Strong, Fleet Sales Manager and Helen Miller, Fleet Sales Assistant. Representing Scientific Brake were John Princing, President; Matt Princing, Truck Equipment Manager; and Bill Weber, Director Heavy Duty Part Sales.

Mike Weinert, Garber Chevrolet General Manager stated, “I am so proud of our employees and community for working together to provide these items for Hidden Harvest.” John Princing, President of Scientific Brake stated, “We too are very proud of our employees and friends that helped “Fill the Cube” with food.”

Hidden Harvest is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and end food waste by providing a safe and coordinated system of rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to feed the people in need by distributing food to soup kitchens, shelters and food pantries in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Rich Premo, President and CEO of Hidden Harvest said, “What a wonderful act of kindness. “Fill the Cube” was a great. When we opened the back door I was amazed. The food will be put to good use. The truck is much needed and will make our mission of ending food waste and alleviating hunger a bit easier. Again thanks so much Garber Chevrolet of Midland and Scientific Brake of Saginaw. It is great to have such kind and caring friends.”

To find out more about Hidden Harvest, or how you can help, visit at http://hiddenharvest.com/.

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L-R Matt Princing - Truck Equipment Manager; Scientific Brake, Richard Premo - President and CEO, Hidden Harvest, Jayne Janze - Program Coordinator, Hidden Harvest, Brian Strong - Fleet Sales Manager, Garber Chevrolet, Dick Cramton - (Retired) Scientific Brake, Helen Miller- Fleet Sales Assistant, Garber Chevrolet , John Princing - President, Scientific Brake, Bill Weber - Director Heavy Duty Part Sales, Scientific Brake

Spencer Maidlow, CEO, Covenant HealthCare

The Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority recently announced that the Saginaw Pathways to Better Health Community HUB has been selected to participate in a nation-al certification pilot project.

The Pathways HUB Certification Pilot Site Demonstration Project, with funding from The Kresge Foundation, and in partnership with the Rockville Institute, Communities Joined in Ac-tion, Community Health Access Project, Inc., and the Georgia Health Policy Center, has select-ed three pilot sites to work towards and achieve certification for the Pathways HUB model of care coordination.

Saginaw is one of three sites in Michigan implementing the Pathways Community HUB model; there are twenty sites across the country using this model to improve healthcare and re-duce the cost of care. The Michigan Pathways to Better Health program is being funded by a grant from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that was awarded to the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) last year.

The project described was supported by Fund-ing Opportunity Number CMS-1C1-12-0001 from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Ser-vices, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innova-tion. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS or any of its agencies.

The Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is serving as the Lead Agency and as the Community HUB for this project in Saginaw.

Launched in February following six months of planning, the Saginaw Pathways Community HUB is part of an innovative, personalized care model that targets adults in Saginaw County who are eligible for Medicaid and/or Medicare and have two or more chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, hyperten-sion, asthma, arthritis, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. “The fact that we were able to get this program up and running in a relatively short time is a testament to the support and commitment of the community for this service,” states Sandra Lindsey, CEO of Saginaw County Community

Mental Health Authority, who serves as the Proj-ect Director for the Saginaw Pathways to Better Health program.

According to Lindsey, “We know from re-search that reaching out to and connecting people who are at-risk to timely, high-quality services that can help address their medical, psychologi-cal, social and educational needs and ensuring good coordination of services and supports, while eliminating duplicative and unnecessary care, can lead to improvements in health and re-duce costs.”

She went on to note that, “Our community came together last year to begin planning for Saginaw Pathways to Better Health, and we have a very strong collaborative coalition of health-care providers, social service agencies, and other community organizations that have been work-ing together to successfully implement this pro-gram in Saginaw County. And, after just a few months in operation, we are already seeing positive results.”

The Pathways Community model is based on a nationally recognized model that puts specially trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) in regular contact with clients so they are able to monitor their living conditions and other factors that may affect management of their chronic illness-es. CHWs work with clients to set health-related goals and help clients with access to resources for nutri-tion, paying utility bills, transportation, finding a medical care provider, smok-ing cessation, and many others.

Care is coordinated through the community “HUB,” which accepts referrals, enrolls eligible clients, assigns each client to a Care Coordina-tion Agency – Health Delivery, Inc., Covenant Healthcare/Visiting Nurse Special Services, or St. Mary’s of Michigan’s Center of HOPE, and soon, the Saginaw Public Health Department. Care Coordination Agencies hire, supervise and deploy Community Health Workers who meet with clients in their homes and continue to work with them until they reach their goals.

To date, Saginaw Pathways to Better Health has served 300 clients and continues to enroll more. To find out more about the program or to make a referral, call the HUB at (989) 498-2266.



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C o n g r a t u l a -tions to Sabrina Beeman-Jackson, Saginaw Head Start Program Director, who recently com-pleted training at the well-known UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Head Start Manage-ment Fellows Pro-gram.

The training completed by Beeman-Jack-son will benefit children and their families from Saginaw ISD Head Start and Early Head Start in Saginaw. Sabrina Beeman-Jackson is one of 39 graduates of the UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Head Start Management Fellows Program, an intensive two-week program, conducted at the UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles. The program was developed in 1991 to strengthen the man-agement skills of Head Start administrators.

On October 22, 1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October Head Start Awareness Month. Thirty-one years after the proclamation, his words still inspire us to celebrate this great program: “Perhaps the most significant factor in the success of Head Start has been the involvement of parents, volunteers, and the community. Their commitment and the services provided by dedicated Head Start staff have been instrumental in creating a quality program that truly provides young children with a ‘head start’ in life.”

Below are listed some of the many life-changing October Head Start activities happening across the nation:

October3-JumpstartReadfortheRecordJumpstart is a national early education

organization that recruits and trains college students and community corps members to serve preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Read for the Record is one day of the year when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy and support Jumpstart in its efforts to promote early childhood education. Learn more at jumpstart.org

October 8 - Parent/Policy CouncilConferenceCall

The National Head Start Association at 7 p.m. EST invites all parents and policy council members to join us for a Welcome! conference call. In this call we want to hear about what you have been doing this summer, tell you what NHSA has accomplished and discuss our goals for the upcoming month and year. We look forward to speaking with all the Head Start parents soon! Visit www.nhsa.org for registration information.

October15-2013awardsandscholarshipsNHSA announces the recipients of the 2013

scholarships and awards given in recognition of their unique contributions to Head Start.

October18-CelebrateFarmtoheadstartMany Head Start programs are engaging

in “Farm to Head Start” activities, including purchasing local food for meals and snacks, bringing students to farms and farmers into the classroom, teaching students how to cook or prepare locally grown food, and even tending to your own gardens. On October 18, NHSA and the National Farm to School Network will announce “Celebrate Farm to Head Start Day.” You can learn more, read about different program models, and sign up for a monthly Farm to Preschool e-newsletter at www.farmtopreschool.org.

October24-NationalFoodDayFood Day is a nationwide celebration of

healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced food and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. It builds all year long and culminates on October 24. Food Day aims to help people Eat Real. That means eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and sustainably raised protein.

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The Public Libraries of Saginaw invite area high school students and adults to a morning of “Speaking Poetry in Sol”, on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. until noon at Hoyt Library, 505 Janes; as we join with the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance in celebrating the arts and humanities.

From Edgar Alan Poe, Robert Frost, Theodore Roethke, Nikki Giovanni, Gary Soto, and Tupac to original creations by aspiring local poets…you are invited to step up to the “open mic” to share a favorite known work or your own original composition to “speak” through poetry, or to simply come and enjoy and celebrate the art of poetry. Invite your family and friends to share in this “Sol” celebration when the Hoyt Library’s Auditorium will be transformed to evoke a “coffee house ambiance and mood.” Light refreshments will be served. For additional information call 989.755.9832.

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SEEK THE UNKNOWN AND DISCOVER THE STARS CELEBRATING TEEN READ WEEK

Teen Read Week is October 13-19 and this year’s theme “Seek the Unknown” takes us to outer space.

Join us as we Seek the Unknown and Discover the Stars on Saturday, October 19, at 3 p.m., at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center.

Using common household supplies, participants will create their own constellation jar. After some basic information about constellations, we will take our newfound knowledge and use it to light up the night. All supplies will be provided, so registration is a must. Call 799-2771 to register.

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A.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 Patterson Rd. Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.orgCastle Museum of Saginaw County History500 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377

Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax: 989.755.4038First Ward Community Center1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918Health Delivery, Inc. 501 Lapeer Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989.759.6400

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240Nathan Weidner Children’s Advocacy Ctr.715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected] Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.753.7741The Salvation Army2030 N. CarolinaSaginaw, MI 48602989-793-8371The Saginaw Community Foundation1 Tuscola, Suite 100 Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545Women of ColorsPOB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286

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RuralPartnersofMichiganawardsGrantstosixCommunitiesLansing– The Rural Partners of Michigan

(RPM) has announced their Community Grant Award Winners. This program offers grants of up to $800 to organizations engaged in rural com-munity development work. RPM, as part of the Michigan Rural Council, seeks to connect and educate community leaders, provide expertise and advocate for policy and projects that impact rural Michigan.

“These grants provide a huge opportunity to smaller rural communities to assist with their growth and development,” said Jessica AcMoody, Acting Executive Director of RPM. “These proj-ects produce exceptional services and real eco-nomic results benefiting the entire community.”

Of the applications received, six Michigan

communities will receive this funding including:• CityofHarrison:toassistinthepurchase

of equipment for a community kitchen to be used by local entrepreneurs, educators and community members.

• Delta Kappa Gamma International/Al-pha XI: to assist in the restoration and mainte-nance of the original one-room rural school in the Besser Museum of Northeast Michigan.

• Generation E Institute: to assist withtheir “Growing Business After School” which provides training, mentorship and supplies for after school youth entrepreneurship educational programs in Marshall.

• GrowBenzie:toassistwiththepurchaseof equipment for the incubator kitchen at Grow

Benzie’s community and educational farmstead in Beulah.

• NCCSCenterforNonprofitHousing:toassist in bringing educational and counseling ser-vices in Fremont to those who are transportation bound.

• RemusAreaHistoricalSociety:toassistin establishing a Quilt Trail that will draw in tour-ism and increase economic growth to local busi-nesses in the Remus area.

The Community Grants are awarded bi-an-nually each year with deadlines on August 30 and February 15. Additional educational, networking and future grant opportunities for rural communi-ties can be discovered through the Michigan Ru-ral Council at rural.cedam.info.

YOUTH MENTOR volunteers needed at a local agency to mentor girls and boys ages 5-18 with life skills, social skills, building self-esteem and teaching self-respect to help develop responsible young adults.

SOCIAL WORKER volunteers needed. LLBSW and BSW students willing to work one on one with clients, undertake paperwork, commitment to underserved populations.

To volunteer your services or to donate goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216, [email protected]. Or check out the web-based volunteer program at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.

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The planner behind the July 27, YMCA Kids Tri Too triathlon, Tina Dowe is now working on her own triathlon—but not just any triathlon—a Half Ironman. In the process, Dowe is hoping to raise awareness and funds for youth recreation in Saginaw.

As the Health and Wellness Director for the YMCA of Saginaw, Dowe lives up to her title at work and in her personal life. By day, she helps people make healthy choices and get moving. “I love giving people an avenue to become healthy,” says Dowe. “We all have different reasons for being healthy and staying active, and to see people accomplish their fitness goals is exciting to me.”

Reducing the obesity rate in Saginaw County adults and children is not only a goal for Dowe, it’s one of five objectives in the Saginaw County Community Health Improvement Plan overseen by the Saginaw County Department of Public Health and various community organizations.

In her personal life, Dowe shares her passion and committed to helping our community

become a healthier one with various community organizations. She serves on the steering committee for Girls on the Run Saginaw Bay, and teaches in the Kinesiology department at Saginaw Valley State University.

On October 27, Dowe will compete in her first Ironman 70.3 in Austin, Texas. In the past year, she has competed in various races of varying lengths with more to come in the next 2 months. And while a Half Ironman is nothing to scoff at, she wanted to put a cause behind her training. A “Half Ironman” consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. Dowe would like to teach 120 kids how to swim, put 56 kids through a youth sport program and send 13 kids to camp. This will cost the Y about $10,000. “I see the need for physical fitness programs in our community, especially for youth. The YMCA is one of those avenues and I figured if I could give back while training, it would give me the motivation to press forward on those really difficult training days.”

Currently, Dowe spends 10-15 hours per

week training for the Half Ironman, and in the next two months that time will increase to 20-25 hours per week. In order to make good use of her training time, she would like to raise $10,000 for the YMCA.

The week of October 7, Dowe will have a stationary bike set up in the YMCA of Saginaw lobby, located at 1915 Fordney Road. From 10am-6pm Monday through Friday she will get on the bike, and won’t get off the bike until she raises $2,000 each day or the time limit runs out. If she is successful in her efforts, over the course of five days, she will raise $10,000. “The money I raise will go to support our future leaders. I think every child deserves the chance to learn what it means to be healthy and experience the benefits of taking care of your body. Healthy kids are healthy citizens. Over time they are likely to do better in school, be goal-oriented and focused.”

Anyone interested in making a pledge toward Tina’s cause is encouraged to call 989-753-7721 or email [email protected].

halfironmanTrainingwithPurposeTina Dowe Aims to Raise $10,000 for Youth Recreation in Saginaw

Tina Dowe at Charlevoix Triathlon Tina Dowe with event winner Tina Dowe giving swimming lessons





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Pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen, has been jailed now for more than a year in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison after working with the underground Christian community in the Islamic country. His situation has been the subject of increasing national interest since last September as his wife campaigns tirelessly for his release.

Now an internationally respected figure has added his voice to the chorus calling for his release- evangelist Billy

Graham, who posted a letter to Iranian president Hassan Rouhani respectfully asking for the release of Abedini in the interests of promoting peace and reducing tension between the United States and Iran.

Billy Graham’s Letter to Iran’s PresidentPresident Hassan RouhaniIslamic Republic of IranSept. 23, 2013Dear President Rouhani,I have been watching with great concern about the case of Pastor Saeed

Abedini, an American citizen who is currently a prisoner in your country. He was in Iran working to build an orphanage when he was arrested and later sentenced to eight years in prison. His situation has been receiving an increasingly high level of attention in the United States. Unfortunately this publicity has been entirely negative for Iran, with the belief that the primary reason for Pastor Abedini’s imprisonment was because of his Christian faith.

As you may know, as a religious leader I have often spoken (both publicly and also privately with our national leadership) about the need for greater understanding and peace among the nations of the world. As you come to the United States this week for the U.N. General Assembly in New York, it is my sincere hope that ways may be found to reduce the current tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The announcement on Monday that your country has freed 80 political prisoners is very encouraging. I fear, however, that the current publicity surrounding the continued imprisonment of Pastor Abedini, an American citizen, may further harm the already fragile relationship that presently exists between our two nations.

On September 26, the one-year anniversary of Pastor Abedini’s imprisonment, thousands will attend prayer vigils in more than 70 U.S. cities, calling on your country to release this husband, father and servant of God. I join them by respectfully asking you to release Pastor Saeed Abedini from prison. Such an action would, I believe, have a positive impact in our nation, and might well be perceived by our leadership as a significant step in reducing tensions.

Respectfully yours, Billy GrahamInformation concerning Pastor Saeed Abedni imprisonment is at http://

aclj.org/iran/save-american-pastor-iranian-abuse-imprisonmentSource: www.billygraham.com

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Mr. James “Joon” Lawrence Jr. departed his earthly home on Monday, September 9, 2013 in Roslindale, MA with Leslie, his wife of 21 years, at his side. He was 60 years old. A memorial service was held at 11 AM Friday, September 20, 2013 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1114 N. Sixth. The Rev. Marvin T. Smith officiated.

Joon was born February 5, 1953 in Saginaw, MI to the late James Lawrence and Dollie Surles Lawrence. At an early age, he was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Saginaw. Joon attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated in 1971 from Saginaw High School. He participated on various sporting teams and was an avid fan of all things MSU -- Go Spartans! He studied at MSU briefly before taking a longtime job at General Motor’s Malleable Iron Foundry. He was a member of UAW Local 455. Joon retired from the auto plant in 1997 after 26 years of service.

He was a very quiet and reserved man who enjoyed a good laugh. He loved his mother and his family deeply, especially his five sisters and brother. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Leslie; and step-daughters, Evelyn Dolan and Nicki Flynn; and two grandchildren, all of Boston, MA. He also is survived by his mother, Dollie Lawrence of Saginaw; a brother, Archie C. (Margie) Lawrence; five sisters, Dorothy Lawrence Smith, Fort Wayne, IN, Mary L. Lawrence Foreman, Saginaw, MI, JoAnn (George) Matthews, Auburn, Virginia, Sheila (Michael) Terry, Oviedo, FL, Peggy D. Lawrence, Stone Mountain, GA; dear friends, Lorraine Taylor, Detroit, MI, Kai Bailey, Springfield, TN and Ron Stanley, Phoenix, AZ; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who all loved him dearly. The family wishes to express special thanks to all who loved and prayed for Joon. As requested, he was cremated. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Surles Family Reunion Scholarship or the Lawrence Family Reunion Scholarship in care of Karen Lawrence Webster, 219 Superior, Saginaw, MI 48602.

Obituaries

James Lawrence, Jr.February 5, 1953 - September 9, 2013

John H. Tivis October 23, 1962 - August 25, 2013

Our beloved, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. John H. Tivis passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 50 years. He was born October 23, 1962 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Harold Bernard Tivis and Bernardine Carter.

Raised in Saginaw, Michigan, John was currently a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a 1980 graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, John attended Wilber Forest College and Davenport University. He worked a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime. John was well known for selling incenses and oils. He enjoyed fishing, grilling and watching movies. John was a jokester who loved to crack stupid jokes. He was a caring, fun-loving kind of guy. His famous saying was, “Dang Mugg”! His presence will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Nichelle Johnson, Jeanelle and Arneisha Brittain; one son, Nathan Lewis; three stepchildren, Shanema, Lateasha and Deshon Bennett; four grandchildren; two sisters, Tierra Tivis Ph.D. and Bernardine Carter; one brother, Harold Hunter Brookens; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many other relatives and friends including a special friend, Margarett Roots.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Bernard Tivis and Bernardine Brookens Carter; one uncle, John Richard Jr.

The family wishes to express special thanks to Rabbani Roe Karlem, Fatima Mayo and everyone who offered donations, prayers, condolences and kind words.





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

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

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

BreadofLifeharvestCenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

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

ChristFellowshipMBCPastor Robert Davis818 N. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-4435

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NewBeginningChristianChurchReverend Dr. Willie F. Casey1016 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-754-2963

NewBeginningsLifeChanging MinistriesPastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650NewBirthMissionaryBaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604 NewCovenantChristianCenterPastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485 NewFaithTempleCOGiCElder Charles H. Coleman 2118 Burt Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-3880NewhopeMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor Floyd A. Logan1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600Email: [email protected] Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151NewMt.CalvaryBaptistPastor Robert Donald3610 Russell StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801NinthstreetCommunityChurch Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366PrinceofPeaceBaptistChurch825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.754.2841Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr.ResurrectionLifeMinistriesChurchPastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601989.754.9466

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

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

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

st.LukesCMePastor Charles Braddock1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

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

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

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

WolverineBaptiststateConvention615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

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



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Football Greats by Susie McColgan will be on display through October 18. This exhibition features a series of fathead style portraits of University of Michigan football players and coaches and is on display at the Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust, across from Ojibway Island in Saginaw. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Susie McColgan’s life size fathead portraits of collegiate football greats and coaches, including University of Michigan’s Bo Schembechler, Brian Griese, and Desmond Howard, embody the passion and the true gridiron action that will fire up every fan for the fall football season. McColgan’s football portrait project began 6 years ago when her son John started his football career as a freshman at the University of Michigan. That year she partnered with Coach Lloyd Carr to donate a life size fathead style portrait of Carr to the Griese Hutchinson Woodson Champions for Children’s Hearts fundraiser benefitting the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. She continues to give back by donating a new fathead portrait each year to the benefit auction.

McColgan was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan and began her art exploration at a young age. Susie’s long list of clients include Ben & Jerry’s, Consumers Energy, Covenant Hospital, Domino’s

Pizza, General Motors International, Hurley Medical Center, Michigan State Medical School, Midland Dow Gardens, Wendy’s, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and many more. For more information call the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission at 989.759.1363.

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CENTRIC recently confirmed that actor and comedian Anthony Anderson will host the 2013 Soul Train Awards, celebrating and honoring R&B’s finest and most soulful artists, at one of the nation’s leading mid-size arenas, the Orleans Arena, in Las Vegas, NV. The show taping on November 8, 2013 promises to electrify with soul stirring performances, iconic tributes and a state-of-the-art second stage. The Soul Train Awards will air on CENTRIC and BET on December 1, 2013 at 9PM ET/PT.

“We are thrilled to bring the Soul Train Awards back to Las Vegas with a star-studded lineup that honors and celebrates icons and break-through artists alike.” said Paxton Baker, General Manager and Executive Vice President, CENTRIC. “We rolled the dice and hit the jackpot with Anthony as host and are excited to see what magical moments he will bring to the Orleans Arena during this year’s Soul Train Awards.”

The 2013 Soul Train Awards will honor artists in 12 different categories. Hip-hop sensation Kendrick Lamar leads with six nominations across multiple categories, including: Best New Artist, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Tied with five nominations each are Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown and Tamar Braxton.

Tune in on December 1st on Centric to find out who will take home the trophy.2013 Soul Train Awards – Nominees & Categories

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BestNewartist Bridget Kelly K. Michelle Kendrick Lamar Tamar Braxton TGT

BestGospel/inspirationalPerformance Break Every Chain – Tasha Cobbs Confessions- Lecrae Every Praise – Hezekiah Walker God Will Make Away – Shirley Caesar If He Did It Before…Same God – Tye Tribbett Life & Favor – John P. Kee & New Life

Besthip-hopsongoftheyear Bad – Wale feat. Tiara Thomas High School – Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne Holy Grail – Jay Z feat. Justin Timberlake Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake Power Trip – J. Cole feat. Miguel Started From the Bottom – Drake

TheChakakhanBestR&B/soulFemaleartist Alicia Keys Chrisette Michele Fantasia Janelle Monáe Kelly Rowland Tamar Braxton

BestR&B/soulMaleartist Bruno Mars Charlie Wilson Chris Brown John Legend Miguel Robin Thicke

albumoftheyear 20/20 Experience, The – Justin Timberlake Good Kid, m.A.A.d City – Kendrick Lamar Kaleidoscope Dream – Miguel Magna Carta… Holy Grail – Jay Z The Side Effects of You – Fantasia Unapologetic – Rihanna

songoftheyear Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. Diamonds -Rihanna Fine China – Chris Brown Love and War – Tamar Braxton Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z

BestDancePerformance Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke Body Party – Ciara Fine China – Chris Brown Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monáe feat. Erykah Badu Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z Treasure – Bruno Mars

Videooftheyear Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. (Diane Martel) Fine China – Chris Brown (Chris Brown, Sylvain White) Love & War – Tamar Braxton (Walid Azami) Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake (The Lil Homie, Dave Free, and Dangeroo Kipawaa) Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu (Alan Ferguson) Started from the Bottom – Drake (Director X)

BestCollaboration Alicia Keys feat. Maxwell – Fire We Make Brandy feat. Chris Brown – Put It Down J.Cole feat. Miguel – Power Trip Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu – Q.U.E.E.N. Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar – How Many Drinks Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines Wale feat. Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing

BestContemporaryJazzPerformance(CeNTRiCTV.com) Jose James – Trouble Boney James feat. Rick Braun – Batucada (The Beat) Michael Bublé – It’s A Beautiful Day Dave Koz – Got To Get You Into My Life George Duke – Missing You

BestindependentR&B/soulPerformance(CeNTRiCTV.com) Ashanti – Never Should Have Brian McKnight – Sweeter Kenny Lattimore – Find A Way Maysa – Love Me Good Raheem DeVaughn – Love Connection Ronald Isley – Dinner And A MovieSource: The Michigan Chronicle

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Tackling life is a matter of problem solving — that’s Terrance Moore’s way of thinking. And what better way to improve the world than to help others as they leap life’s hurdles? The junior criminal justice major likes to be there when someone can use a helping hand: Terrance serves as a resident assistant, helping his students overcome the roadblocks of college life, and as vice president of the Cardinal Military Association, supporting veterans through any difficulties they might face.

A firm believer in support systems, Terrence is also a member of the National Leadership and Success Society, an organization that unites students who want to set and achieve goals. And as part of the Greek fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon, the Criminal Justice Society, and the co-ed service fraternity Alpha Sigma Pi, he’s learned that the best way to lead is by example. “If I don’t help,” he said, “who will?”

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Prospective or transfer students can check out SVSU by taking a campus tour and meeting with an admissions representative. Call (989) 964-4200 or email [email protected].

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