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Gil Johnson, President of Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln, continues to serve the Great Lakes Bay Region, in many different capacities, including his appointment as a member of the Board of Fellows, a community advisory group of Saginaw Valley State University. Johnson also serves the region as a generous philanthropist through his active efforts to promote wellness and opportunities for the youth.

Principal Sherie Daniels of Loomis MST Academy said “Before the first day of school even began, Mr. Gil Johnson and his team at Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln were finding ways in which they could impact the start of Loomis MST Academy’s school year. They generously donated school supplies as well as the little extras which positively impact our day to day operation. Soon after the first days of school, a large container filled to the gill with not only notebooks, pencils, papers and back packs, but the little extras like kleenex, hand sanitizer, pencil sharpeners, and decorative lunch bags for our students and teachers arrived. Before we could extend our heartfelt thanks, Mr. Gil Johnson hand delivered more boxes of goodies for our students.”

“The generosity that Mr. Johnson and his entire Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln team extended was truly a gift that warmed the hearts of our entire Loomis MST Academy family. Their act of kindness truly transcends good-ness to our parents towards the community they and their children reside. Upon leaving that day, Mr. Johnson officially adopted Loomis MST Acad-emy! We are excited to have a local Partner in Education that has chosen to assist our efforts in making Loomis MST Academy a place where EVERY-ONE wants to be and learn which equals success for all.”

Recently, Johnson generously donated $10,000 to Saginaw Promise. The Saginaw Promise Zone Authority is designed to serve as a catalyst for eco-nomic development, and to support local efforts to promise a college educa-tion for all students who reside within the boundaries of the school district with an offer of free tuition to qualified graduates. “It’s an honor to be able to do this for young people,” said Johnson.”

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Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

As we go forward into the New Year, The Michigan Banner will continue to honor African-Americans, Latinos, and Asians, as well as others of our ethnically diverse population who are committed to providing leadership to improve the quality of life for all people in the greater Saginaw community and throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Some skeptics claim the ethnically diverse community lacks leaders today. You’ve heard the naysayers; so have we. At The Michigan Banner, we know better. We know our community is blessed with hard-working and talented men and women who carry the banner of leadership in many walks of life: business, education, politics, religion and volunteer service, to name but a few. We also know that true leadership is not about doing what is easy or popular; it’s about doing what’s right.

At the Michigan Banner, we are grateful to our loyal readers and advertisers over the past ten years. With such support comes responsibility, one that we take seriously. One of our responsibilities is to identify and promote the people who are making a difference to better the lives of others. That’s why the editorial board of the Michigan Banner will select and showcase our community’s leaders in upcoming editions: to introduce these leaders to a broader audience and provide them with the recognition they deserve.

We welcome your nominations. If you know of someone who is demonstrating extraordinary leadership in the greater Saginaw community, and throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region, please send us an e-mail (300 words maximum) explaining why that individual should be considered to [email protected], or mailed to The Michigan Banner, 1400 W. Genesee, Saginaw, MI 48602, with your complete contact information.

TheMichiganBannercongratulatestheGreatLakesBayRegionyoungProfessionalsMakingadifferenceMichael Buchanan, a Saginaw native, returned to his home to be closer to family and to give back to the community that had

always been supportive of his dreams and goals. While attending schools in the Saginaw Public School system, namely, Nelle Haley, Webber Middle and finally graduating from Saginaw High School, he was an accomplished academic and athletic standout who received multiple scholarships before attending Michigan Technological University. As he continued his educational journey, he graduated from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad School of Business with a Finance Degree and earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Saginaw Valley State University.

Since beginning his financial career in Detroit, he has been a financial advisor with offices in Lansing and Farmington Hills. Michael believes the multiple perspectives have allowed him to bring new ideas and diverse views to improve the services he provides to his clients, as well as, endeavoring to be a role model for young men in Saginaw who are looking for alternatives to conventional careers.

Community involvement continues to be a consistent focus of Michael’s life in Saginaw. He has served as the Diversity Chair with Saginaw County Vision 20/20, is a 1000 Leaders graduate, Treasurer for Ezekiel Project of Saginaw, and a Junior Achievement Volunteer, as well as, a Power of Dad Mentor. He is a member of Center of Attraction Outreach, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Chi Xi Chapter, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He also continues to share his discipline as an athlete to the youth as a basketball coach at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, and assistant football coach at While Pine Middle School.

Michael says that “throughout my career I have been placed in leadership roles. My first job out of college was for a large bank branch in southeast Michigan. This position showed me that as a leader it is important to make tough decisions, but also to make sure those decisions were in line with the ultimate goal of our organization. It is also important to have the ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and diverse ideas. Being a leader is a privilege and a responsibility.”

Michael has taken these lessons for over 12 years to the community and continues to build new leaders from today’s youth. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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Kevin Gregory’s financial career and a Great Lakes Region young professional began at Delta College, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he graduated with a degree in Economics.

From 1999 to 2005, Kevin worked for Brewer’s Inc., a towing and transportation company, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As the financial controller, he was responsible for the day-to-day financial operations; he also worked in a supervisory capacity, overseeing personnel issues.

Presently, he is a business associate of Molitor International, an international consulting firm that specializes in leadership training, change management, team building, communication, and leadership/life skills curriculum for youth. It also offers executive coaching, problem-solving and organizational development. At Molitor International, Mr. Gregory uses his experience in business and leadership to help develop these same skills in others all over the world. As a Molitor International associate, Kevin has helped to facilitate the Great Lakes Bay Region’s 1000 Leaders Initiative, a community development program, which impacts entire cities by the training and empowerment of local leaders. He has also been the lead trainer for the Molitor International Training Initiative

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Kevin Gregory, President, SVAALTI Leadership Institute

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The month of January is usually the time to begin the new resolutions we have made to better our lives, however, it is also National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 6.6 million victims a year. The theme “stalking:knowit.Nameit.stopit.”—challenges the nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it.

Yes, stalking is a crime, and is a series of actions that make you feel afraid or in danger. Stalking is serious, often violent, and can escalate over time. A stalker can be someone you know well or not at all. Most have dated or been involved with the people they stalk. Most stalking cases involve men stalking women, but men do stalk men, women do stalk women, and women do stalk men.

youmaybeavictimofstalkingifyourecognizeanyofthefollowing: 1. Repeated phone calls - Including hang-ups. 2. Someone is following you or unexpectedly shows up where ever you are. 3. You are receiving unwanted gifts, letters, texts, or e-mails. 4. Your home, car, or other property has been damaged.5. Unauthorized monitoring of your phone calls or computer use. 6. Someone is driving by or hanging out at your home, school, or work. 7. Technology, like hidden cameras or GPS is being used to monitor your movements.8. Searching for information about you by using public records or to track where you are, such as,

on-line search services, hiring investigators, going through your garbage, or contacting friends, family neighbors, or co-workers.

As a service to our community, Underground Railroad offers safety kits to those who feel they may be a victim of stalking. The safety kits include supplies that will help you keep evidence of stalking events.

Also included in the kit are instructions for making a safety plan and where to go for help. Underground Railroad’s mission is to provide shelter and services for survivors of domestic

violence, sexual assault and stalking. The agency’s goal is to provide leadership and programs to end domestic violence against women in Saginaw County. Annually, Underground Railroad provides shelter for over 400 women and children, and over 4,000 families in Saginaw County access one or more of our services.

If you are a victim of stalking and are in immediate danger, CALL 911. To obtain information about local laws against stalking, get information about a safety plan or the stalking safety kit, contact Underground Railroad’s crisis hotline at: 1-888-399-8385 or 989-755-0411 locally. For additional resources related to National Stalking Awareness Month, visit www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org and www.ovw.usdoj.gov.

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Lisa B. HallCommunity Development ManagerUnderground Railroad, Inc.

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OpinionNewyear’sResolution:ReducefoodwasteBy Mike ThompsonFor The Michigan Banner

After another recent season of canned food drives, we may be saddened to learn from the National Resources Defense Council that up to an estimated 40 percent of U.S. farm products go to waste, and most of this share ends up in landfills.

When was the last time you walked down the aisle of a restaurant, if you’re fortunate enough to be able to afford one now and then? I did so one morning at brunch time. There was a plate with pancakes barely touched (I wanted to grab one but ain’t that uncouth), and a basket full of unconsumed french fries. Part of this reflects the oversized portions that restaurant owners feel they competitively must serve. But part of this reflects that we will order items for which we aren’t really hungry. Simply, we don’t value food.

We don’t seem to realize how lucky we are, by and large, to have all we want.

And this doesn’t just happen in restaurants, but also in people’s homes. The tell-tale sign is when we see crows, pigeons, cats, and squirrels, attacking a neighbor’s garbage bags on trash day.

The waste goes beyond unconsumed portions, according to the National Resources Defense Council. It starts with the packagers, who, for example, will make “baby carrots” out of carrots deemed too crooked for proper presentation in the veggie aisle -- although I suppose the true fault lies with fussy consumers, or otherwise you can bet you would see those curvy carrots on display (would Bugs Bunny say no?).

Furthermore, the EPA reports that only about 3 percent of food waste is composted. The remainder contributes to 25 percent of landfill methane emissions. So, food waste equals global warming. Food waste also equals wasted fresh

water supplies. Plus, food waste equals pollution from crop chemicals that otherwise wouldn’t have to be used.

As recently as the 1970s, we wasted only half as much food.

We can do better. Some of us can do a whole lot better. I plead guilty. I’ve had my own wasteful moments. But I was reared by Depression-era parents, now dearly departed, and their “waste not” values were basically instilled in me. In fact, for me, to have a mom who said, “Eat your Brussels sprouts. Children are hungry in China” -- a popular admonishment a half century ago -- was not a stereotype. It was real. She really would say this.

A New Year’s resolution to throw away less food should be simple and easy to keep—easier than going on a diet.

MotivationtoProsperBy Chuck Norris

On Nov. 29, 1766, Benjamin Franklin wrote for the London Chronicle: “I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. -- I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but

leading or driving them out of it. In my youth I travelled much, and I observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer.”

I love seeing and hearing stories of people rising above adversity. Here is a story of one of those special people.

Eighteen-year-old Dawn Loggins embodies what can help the poor and at the same time reduce entitlements, government control and

dependency.Dawn was raised in abject poverty by drug-

addicted parents, who were in and out of jail, squatted in houses and faced multiple evictions. By her teenage years, she had bounced around to eight different schools and often had to study at home by candlelight because they didn’t have electricity. She went days, weeks and even months without showering because they didn’t have running water. She and her elder brother, Shane, would have to fill up milk jugs with water from local parks just to flush their toilets, cook or take a bath.

In the summer of 2011, in between her junior and senior year, Dawn was invited to attend a six-week residential summer school program in Raleigh, N.C. But when she called to return home at the end of it, she discovered that her mother and stepfather’s phone had been disconnected. They had moved again, but this time, they had gone without Dawn, her brother and leaving a forwarding address.

Dawn should have been turned over to the state, but her school and local community of Lawndale -- a small town of about 600 in the Appalachian foothills of western North Carolina -- rallied around her and helped her through instead. At first, Dawn crashed on the couches or floors of friends’ houses. Eventually, a woman who is a custodian and bus driver took her in and allowed her to finish her senior year while living in her house. And high-school counselors, teachers and others in town made sure she had food, clothes and school supplies.

But Dawn never expected handouts. She got a job as a janitor at her own high school, where she cleaned the hallways, classrooms and bathrooms -- before and after school.

Despite her family neglect, abuse and abandonment, Dawn learned the power to overcome the past. She told NBC News: “There were times when I felt like it would just be easiest if I gave up. ... But it was never in me to give up,

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FROM P 2, The Great Lakes Bay Region Young Professionals(MITI) for incarcerated and at-risk youth in Michigan.

Kevin also serves as an independent financial services representative for Primerica Financial Services. As a divisional leader with Primerica, he oversees and motivates a team of licensed financial representatives throughout the state of Michigan and works with his personal clientele teaching them sound financial concepts such as family budgeting, cash flow and debt management, while helping families address their investment and insurance needs.

In addition to his busy schedule as a business associate and independent financial services representative, in 2007, Kevin created the Gregory Group. Located in Saginaw, Michigan, The Gregory Group is a consulting business that specializes in financial coaching, recruiting, marketing and entrepreneurial training.

Kevin continues in an active role to make a difference in his community as the current President of the SVAALTI Leadership Institute, a leadership institute designed to build, develop, cultivate and refine strong African American leaders. He was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Great Lakes Bay Region Big Brothers Big Sisters, and he serves as a volunteer at the Houghton Jones Neighborhood Resource Center, Saginaw County Junior Achievement and the READ Association of Saginaw County.

Kevin attends Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Saginaw, Michigan where he is the current Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School department and he also teaches the teenage Sunday School Class. He can be contacted at 989.964.8116, or [email protected].

Kendrick Kemp’s passion to serve the community and the advancement of the youth for the future continues with his role as the Coordinator of the Saginaw Promise, a scholarship awards program to help local teens pay for college.“Our goal is to support our students, attract families back to our neighborhoods, and to revitalize our economy,” says Kemp. “Our ability to do so will mean a brighter future for the city of Saginaw, its residents, and the surrounding communities.”

Kendrick’s educational passage includes Oakland University/Rochester, Michigan where he received a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership, and a BBA of the School of Management/Marketing, from Baker College/Flint, Michigan.

His career has included the development of customer profiles for The General Motors Corporation, and creation of marketing campaigns to promote Northwest Airlines and AirTran Airways. He has also assisted in the national implementation of the U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, and currently serves as the director of an economic and educational initiative created by the State of Michigan.

Kemp’s accomplishments in the business and educational arenas continue to expand. He has managed state initiatives to address economics and education in Saginaw, orchestrated record growth of 25% and 50% in airport passenger traffic as the marketing & public relations director at Bishop International Airport, and has authored and co-authored grants totaling more than $10 million.

If you would like to contact Kendrick, call 989.980.3232, or write Kendrick Kemp, Coordinator, Saginaw Promise Zone Authority, 1 Tuscola Street, Suite 100, Saginaw, MI 48607.

because I did realize that I was never going to be successful unless I got an education.”

Dawn earned an A average in her classes, including three Advanced Placement courses and an honors class. She was also president of the photography club and was involved in band club and the National Honor Society. She also started a community service program collecting thousands of letters for active-duty troops.

And after she graduated, she applied to five colleges and was accepted at none other than Harvard University, where she is in her freshman year.

Dawn’s life and victory over the plethora of obstacles in her life remind me of two things that could transform our lives and country: the power of the human spirit to survive and thrive against all odds and the power of others rallying and cheerleading that self-advancement. From mopping floors to studying in the Ivy League, Dawn is a true model for so many today. But so are

her school and community helpers, who became her village of heroes.

I’m not overlooking the fact that there are legitimate disability and welfare needs. But my 91-year-old mom, Wilma Norris Knight, whose 11-member family weathered the Great Depression by working together in cotton fields, often has reminded me through the years about the power of God, self and towns where people care for one another and don’t rely on the government for everything. Here’s a passage from her autobiography:

“Our communities were close and neighbors even closer. We weren’t worried about locking our doors because the neighbor might need something in our house. I still love the simple life, the way it used to be.

“I think the lack of family, community and church life is at the core of what is ruining our nation, but it’s also the key to our renewal. Just as my story begins with my family, America’s renewal begins with overcoming the obstacles that

divide and dissolve our homes.“We didn’t just have one another to lean on, but

we had God, too. In God we trust was not merely stamped on our money but embedded in our hearts. The way we saw it was: If one of us was chained, none of us was free.”

Want to fix yourself and America at the same time? Then be more like Dawn and those residents in Lawndale, N.C., who helped her. If we did so, I’m convinced that we could turn America back to its glory days -- one person and one family at a time.

We all should do as Dawn explained to CBS: “A lot of people use bad situations as an excuse. And instead of doing that, I used them as motivation.”

In fact, Dawn aspires to start a nonprofit organization to help other teens. She concluded by saying to CNN: “There are so many kids whose futures aren’t so sure, and they need help more than I do. I want them to be able to use my story as motivation.”

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FROM P 4, Motivation to Prosper

Kendrick Kemp, CoordinatorSaginaw Promise



Intersection of Business & WealthTheFiscalcliffdealsolvesNothingBy Dr. Christopher DouglasAssociate Professor of EconomicsUniversity of Michigan-FlintGuest Educational Economist Journalist

Flint - Many people breathed a sigh of relief that the U.S. didn’t go full tilt over the fiscal cliff on January 1st. The effects of having gone over the fiscal cliff are debatable. Taxes would have gone up by over $2,000 for a median income earning

household. Spending on defense and other discretionary government spending programs would have fallen by roughly 10%. Sending a jolt of higher taxes and lower spending to an already weak economy may have resulted in a recession. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that growth would have turned slightly negative and the unemployment rate would have risen to 9%. Good thing we avoided that, right? Wrong.

The government budget is a disaster. The deficit in 2012 was $1.1 trillion. The higher taxes on the “rich” and expiring payroll tax cut from the fiscal cliff deal will only raise $600 billion over 10 years (almost certainly an overestimate), or $60 billion/yr. That is, the budget deficit falls by a grand total of 6% per year under the most optimistic scenario. Had we gone over the fiscal cliff, the budget deficit would have fallen by about $500 billion/yr. GDP or “gross domestic product” is the value of all final output produced in the U.S. during a year. If we would have gone over the fiscal cliff, it is projected that U.S. government debt would have hit 58% of GDP rather than 90% of GDP. The latter is a level many economists believe to be dangerous in terms of capital markets worrying about the government’s ability to pay back what it borrowed, which would cause interest rates to rise and would put a drag on economic growth.

Had we gone over the fiscal cliff, we still

would have run a substantial budget deficit. If the budget deficit would have fallen by $500 billion/yr, we would have still been left with a $600 billion/yr. deficit! Balancing the federal budget is a popular policy goal. What would it take to do it?

Recall that the budget deficit in 2012 was $1.1 trillion, so let’s start at $1.1 trillion and work though some policy options. Letting the Bush tax cuts expire for everyone raises roughly $200 billion per year, which still leaves a huge hole. Letting the tax cuts expire for just “the rich” (those making more than $250,000/yr.) raises a paltry sum of $40 billion/yr. What about spending cuts? The problem is that there is not much spending people want to cut.

Total federal government spending is currently $3.6 trillion. About 57% of this spending, or $2 trillion, is for entitlements such as Medicare, Social Security, unemployment insurance, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), that is, things the general public does not want to cut! National defense is just under 20% of government spending, of $750 billion and people are resistant to defense cuts as well. Interest payments constitute another 6.5% of government spending, or $250 billion, and the government simply cannot stop making those without ruining its ability to borrow in the future. That leaves 17.6% of the budget, or nearly $700 billion in discretionary government spending (roads, bridges, schools, basically everything else the government does). So, if the government does not raise taxes, and does not touch entitlements, and does not default on interest payment it could stop paying for everything else and still not balance its budget!

For a more intuitive take on the problem, consider how big a $1.1 trillion dollar deficit is. $1.1 trillion is also roughly the amount the government collects income taxes each year.

Thus, to balance the budget, the government would have to double income taxes…ouch! $1.1 trillion is also roughly $7,500 per household. Thus alternatively, the government would have to send each U.S. household a bill for $7,500 every year in addition to the taxes households already pay in order to balance the budget…double ouch!

What about a more realistic approach? Currently, roughly 16% of GDP is collected by the government in the form of taxes. Since WWII, the government has collected 19% of GDP in the form of taxes. Raising taxes back to their historical average would raise an extra $550 billion/yr. Getting the economy back up to “full employment” (meaning getting the unemployment rate down to 5% or so) would raise another $150 billion/yr. or so because more people working results in more people paying taxes. This still leaves a sizable hole of $400 billion that will only grow as the baby boomers retire and start collecting Social Security and Medicare.

Unless we would be willing to cut discretionary government spending by two-thirds, we could not balance the budget in even the most robust economy without a substantial tax increase (pushing taxes to well above their historical average) or cutting defense and entitlements. No discussion of balancing the budget can be a serious discussion without talking about reining in spending in these two areas.

Unfortunately, I do not expect our politicians to be serious. Congress kicked debate on fairly modest spending cuts to two months down the road as part of the fiscal cliff deal. In two months, they will probably be kicked down the road again. Congress refused to raise taxes back to their historical average and instead settled for some meaningless tax increases on “the rich” that might feel good from a populist standpoint,

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From P 6, Fiscal Cliff Deal Solves Nothingbut bring in an insignificant amount of revenue. Entitlements remain the “third rail” of American politics that politicians refuse to touch and defense seems to be off-the-table as to not appear hostile to the military. Given these pressures, I remain unfortunately pessimistic about the U.S. long-term fiscal outlook.

Dr. Douglas research has been published in Journal of Applied Econometrics, the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money, Energy Economics, the Oxford Review of Economic Policy, and the Journal of Economics.

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congratulationsCongratulations to Dr. Mamie Thorns, a recipient of

the 2013 YMCA Women of Achievement Awards. Dr. Thorns is the Special Assistant to the President, Diversity Programs, at Saginaw Valley State University.

The YMCA Great Lakes Bay Region Women of Achievement Awards honor leaders who through a lifetime of volunteer and/or professional activities, have made outstanding contributions in the areas of Business, Community Leadership, Education, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, or as a Young Woman Leader.

The recipients will be honored at a dinner and ceremony on February 6, at the Horizons Conference Center, in Saginaw. Tickets can be purchased by January 30, online at WWW.YWCAGLBR.ORG, or call the YWCA at 989.894.9055.

Dr. Mamie Thorns

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“I believe that hard work, common sense and a good spiritual foundation will make you a better person in life,” says Delta College’s Carl E. Ruth.

Ruth, Assistant Director of Counseling, Advising and Career Services, is the 2013 recipient of Delta College’s Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. Ruth, who joined Delta in 1974, was cited for his outstanding and long-time service to the College and to the community.

The award is sponsored by Delta’s Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA). Members annually select a Delta College employee whose service to the institution

and community exemplifies the spirit of Dr. King’s work and values. Ruth will receive the prestigious award at the 16th Annual Alpha Phi Alpha

Unity Luncheon on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw. Dr. King was a member of the Alphas fraternity. The program is co-sponsored by the Delta College BFSA.

Ruth has served as a member of the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners since 2000 and was recently elected to his seventh term. He is a deacon at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, a life member and past president of the Saginaw Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, a member of the Michigan Works Job Training Consortium Board.

Ruth and his wife, Rosemary, live in Saginaw. They have one daughter, Lowana.

Carl E. Ruth

Midland - The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay is pleased to offer a Venture Start – Starting a Business seminar at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library at 1710 W St. Andrews in Midland on February 7, 2013, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This seminar, formerly titled Fundamentals of Starting a Business, is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business.

For more information about MI-SBTDC business education workshops and to register online, go to www.misbtdc.org/training or call 989.686.9597. Pre-registration is required.



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As a CEO, you need to elevate your mindset and obsess about getting more from your current resources and efforts. You must ask yourself and others better questions. You must start to ask yourself, “How can our business get greater results from every action we take, every expenditure we make, every effort we expend, every relationship we have”? Avoid status quo like a deadly virus. You must embrace fully the philosophies that, “good enough never is’ and “we can always do better”.

Optimization (also known as leverage) is a mindset of maximizing your results while simultaneously minimizing the amount of time, effort, risk, money, and energy you expend. It’s all about getting

greater productivity, performance, profitability and payback from your ideas, assets, knowledge, systems, processes, practices, people and opportunities. Overlook nothing—leverage opportunities are everywhere.

Optimization is all about using your mind and limited business resources in new and better ways. It’s about using your creative intelligence as an incredible force to increase your sales, customer satisfaction, profits, quality, etc. Optimization is about freeing yourself and your organization from limiting beliefs, the “we’ve always done it this way” attitudes, and established industry practices. Optimization is searching for opportunities within and without your company where the application of focus or force will yield substantially multiplied results. For example, if you start using telephone calls to follow-up your direct mail campaigns, you may multiply your sales results by staggering amounts.

Just as a tire jack can lift the tremendous weight of a car for a tire change, so too can the strategy of optimization help you significantly lift your company’s revenues, improve operations, and lighten your daily load. A lever, fulcrum and slight force can lift significant weight if you know how to use these tools. Learn about leverage so you can begin to elevate and optimize your business results.

To master the art of optimization, you need to adopt an opportunity SEE P 9, Optimization

What is The Solution?__________________________

Cal Talley President/CEO The Growth Coach Great Lakes Bay Region

adopttheMindsetof optimization

What is The Solution?__________________________

Cal Talley President/CEO The Growth Coach Great Lakes Bay Region



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FROM P 8, Optimizationmindset. To leave the status quo behind, you need to ask continually the following types of questions:

• Whatisthebestandhighestuseofourtimetalentandtreasures?• Whatresourcesareweunderutilizing?• Howcanwemaximizeourreturns/outputandminimizeourinput?• Howcanweworksmarter,notharder?• Whichstrategieswillgiveussupersizedresults?• What processes or departments within our business are under-

performing?• Whatpastorcurrentrelationshipscouldwemorefullyleverage(i.e.

customers, employees, vendors, suppliers, advisers, etc.)?• Whatother industriescouldprovideuswithsomeinnovativebest

practices?• Where are the hidden opportunities within our business, our

employees, our suppliers/vendors, our business partners, our customer base, our competitors, and our business processes?

• Howcanwegetagreater return/payoffusing the leastamountof money, time, risk, etc?

• Howcanwebemoreeffective,moreproductive?• Howcanwegetbettereverydayineveryway?• Whatsuggestionsfromourcustomersshouldwepursuefirst?Expand your mind and your leadership potential and your business and

opportunities expand exponentially. The more you grow as a leader, the more your business grows as a market leader. Think optimization, not status quo.

Cal Talley is the owner of The Growth Coach ® in Saginaw, a small business coaching firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs get more out of their businesses and personal lives through a quarterly coaching & accountability process. He can be contacted at 989-401-6229, cell 989-714-7950. You may also email C. [email protected], or visit The Growth Coach website at www.TheGrowthCoach.com.

The YWCA will present a Lunch and Learn series with the beginning presentation on February 20, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 723 Washington Avenue, in Bay City. There will be 9 presentations, for a cost of $20 per workshop or $150 for all 9 presentations. Lunch is provided.

If you don’t take care of your customers, someone else will! The workshop will teach you to adopt the right attitude and skills for exceptional customer service, and is interactive and high energy. Jennifer Luzar with Northwood University will offer professional development that is “packed with a punch.” Luzar is an award winning teacher with more than 20 years experience in business communications and has a passion for helping companies raise the bar. Participants will leave the workshop with new perspectives, skills, and enthusiasm for their work. For additional information call 989.894.9055.

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DETROIT —Auto executives see a North American industry on the rise, with domestic carmakers stabilizing their market share, and rising car sales meaning a need for new auto plants. That’s the takeaway from the consulting firm KPMG’s annual study of auto executives.

“This is probably the most optimistic, and certainly gives a very strong view towards a stable industry, and an industry that’s gone through a lot of difficulty, a lot of cost cutting, but those programs are really taking effect,” says Betsy Meter, the audit partner in charge of KPMG’s Detroit auto practice.

Radio interview at WWJ’s Jeff Gilbert talks with KPMG Partner Betsy Mete@ http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/09/auto-execs-see-more-growth-say-more-capacity-will-be-needed/ …

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Forbes Thought Of The Day “ The power of man is his present means to obtain some future apparent good.” Thomas Hobbes

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) is now accepting applications. To qualify for VRAP, veterans must be•atleast35butnomorethan60yearsold•beunemployed•havereceivedanotherthandishonorabledischargeVisit http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm for additional information and application.

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The Public Libraries of Saginaw is pleased to announce our new digital images website, the Maxwell K. Pribil Digital History Collection. The generosity and vision of Mr. Pribil afforded us the opportunity to take on this project which will be extremely valuable to the community for years to come.

The site will feature many individual collections including: the history of Saginaw, postcards, civil war letters, headstones and more! These collections are works in progress and we will be spending a good deal of time over the next year adding more images to them.

Currently, the site features two collections: the Goodridge Brothers and the Headstones of Saginaw County Collection. A special thank you goes out to John and Betty Mayer and the Saginaw County Genealogical Society, who are responsible for the photography and organization of the photos in the Headstones Collection. Through their diligence and hard work we are able to bring you photographed headstones from 17 cemeteries in Saginaw County.

The Maxwell K. Pribil Digital History Collection replaces our previous website, Saginaw Images, but will be at the same web address. Visit us at www.saginawimages.org to see the first two collections and come back often as we grow.

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The Saginaw Future Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on February 15, 2013, at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State Street, in Saginaw. The featured keynote speaker will be Laurent Bresson, President and COO for Nexteer Automotive.

To RSVP, e-mail [email protected] or call 989.754.8222, ext. 239

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communityeconomicdevelopmentassociationcelebratesCommunity Economic Development Association of Michigan celebrates

the 15th anniversary, and launches new brand. Program details, resources and opportunities on the new website can be viewed at cedam.info.



Business DirectoryUnique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338

Unique Cuts II3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338

Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.comwww.The GrowthCoach.com

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

Cleaning ServicesExtreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335

Best Choice Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning989-316-8327 [email protected]

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

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

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation Shontaye Bibbs 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1395 [email protected]

Florists Erika’s Flowers214 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-9330www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com

Food & Dining Spencer’s Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.com

Funeral Homes Deisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151

Graphics/DigitalTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-752-5540TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM

Heating and CoolingHORIZONAzola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell

Photography E.B. Studio212 Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-397-4144

Quality Photo124 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602989-790-8130

PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

REALTORS®Keller WilliamsGregg Matekel4177 Fashion Square Blvd. Suite 3Saginaw, MI 48603 989-792-8200 x188 Office989-529-3244 CellFax: 989-401-5172

RestaurantsBrother Arthur’s Fish & More2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200

Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001

Savoy Bar & Grill127 S. Franklin StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.9660

RetailersGREEKS “R” US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 [email protected]

Shoe RepairMorgans Shoe Repair 308 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-754-6155

TailorsExecutive Tailoring Christopher E. EddingtonMaster Tailor418 Court StreetSaginaw, MI [email protected] hour service

Tax ServicesRobert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Service/ERO e-file2127 LedyardSaginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115 Fax [email protected]

TransportationMcFadden Charter Service, LLCHoward McFadden1200 E. Moore Rd.Saginaw, Michigan989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461Howard [email protected]

AuthorsW. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com

Auto2 Fresh DetailKenny Jackson 300 N. Niagara StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-239-7012

Labadie Olds 711 S. EuclidBay City, MI 48706Terry ReedSales Professional989-667-2000 Ext. 341Direct 989-460-0341Fax 989-667-0103E-mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.com

McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Leon V. Washington Sales & Leasing Professional989-790-5155 [email protected]

Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Gil Johnson, President4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI 48603989.792.17001.800.479.8651

BakeriesLighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax – 989-754-7099

Banquet FacilitiesRowan - West Facility1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan989-753-3475

BeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie King Owner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-755-2666/989-755-3883

LocAccentsTonita LawsonSisterlocks Consultant6327 Laurentian Ct.Flint, MI 48532810-240-9665www.Sisterlocks.com

Reflection of U Too2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-4600

Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan989-992-2600

ThesneakThiefofsight—GlaucomaGlaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness



Health‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’

Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since as much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing. Among African American and Latino populations, glaucoma is more prevalent, and is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians. Other high-risk groups include people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed, diabetics, and people who are severely nearsighted. Regular eye exams are especially important for those at higher risk for glaucoma, and may help to prevent unnecessary vision loss.

whatisGlaucoma?Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that

gradually steal sight without warning. Although

the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages. Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain.

There is no cure for glaucoma—yet. However, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. The appropriate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma among other factors. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease.

TypesofGlaucomaThere are two main types of glaucoma:

primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and angle-closure glaucoma. These are marked by an increase of intraocular pressure (IOP), or pressure inside the eye. When optic nerve damage has occurred despite a normal IOP, this is called normal tension glaucoma. Secondary glaucoma refers to any case in which another disease causes or contributes to increased eye pressure, resulting in optic nerve damage and vision loss.

The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.

Source: www.glaucoma.org.

cervicalcancerawarenessMonth:earlydetectioncansaveyourLifeJanuary is usually the

month we are getting back to reality after the holiday season, however, January is also the month designated by congress to shine a spotlight on a wide range of cervical health issues, including human papillomavirus

(HPV) and cervical cancer.Cervical cancer occurs when cells in the

cervix, the lower part of the uterus, slowly become abnormal. There are two common types of cervical cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. As many as 90 percent of the cases are squamous cell carcinomas, or the cancer cells cover the surface of the cervix. The

majority of the remaining 10 percent of cases are adenocarcinomas, meaning the cancer starts in the gland cells that make mucus.

More than 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer that has spread outside the cervix are diagnosed every year in the U.S., and more than 4,000 women die from the disease each year. Most cases occur in women between the ages of 35 and 55, and when caught early enough, cervical cancer is highly treatable.

Regular Pap tests are the best way to find abnormal cells early, and are recognized as the most likely cause for the dramatic drop in death rates since the 1950s from cervical cancer. Most cervical cancer is caused by a strain of HPV, a sexually transmitted infection that can also cause warts.

According to the American Cancer Society, other cervical cancer risk factors include smoking, a weakened immune system (such as in a person with HIV), having many pregnancies and being young during a first pregnancy, as well as family history and some medication and drug use. Women who have Pap smears every year can dramatically decrease their risk of Cervical cancer.

Sources: www.cancer.org, http://www.nccc-online.org/index.php/prevention

The goal is to live a full, productive life even with all that ambiguity. No matter what happens, whether the cancer never flares up again or whether you die, the important thing is that the days that you have had you will have lived. Gilda Radner – Comedian/Actor

Saginaw MAX System of Care recently welcomed Keva Clark as their new Lead Family Representative. Clark, a Saginaw native with strong ties to the community through years of faith-based collaboration and public relations work, is the mother of two, one of whom is diagnosed with the autism spectrum disorder Asperger Syndrome.

“ihavesatatthetableasanadvocateformyownchildandasanadvocateforchildrenintheclassroom,”saidclark,whopreviouslyworkedin the saginaw Public school district and

FrancisRehacademyasanacademicinterventionistandeducator.“iunderstandsomeofthechallengesfamiliesofchildrenwithseriousemotional disturbance (sed) face, and i know my personal andprofessional experience canbe a great tool of support for themastheyworktorefocusmentalhealthcare insaginawcountyontheneedsoffamilies.”

Clark earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Communications from Saginaw Valley State University before returning to earn her Teacher Certification in Communications. She is currently completing her master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Saginaw Valley and is scheduled to graduate August 2013.

It’s no coincidence that January is also known as Mental Wellness Month; there’s no better time to take stock of our mental wellbeing than the mark of a new year and new beginnings. And with statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealing that one in five American’s have experienced a mental illness, it’s important that we recognize the symptoms and understand that there are resources available to help.

While mental health awareness and care is vital at any age, it is especially important during the rapid developmental stages of youth. During this time the brain is still maturing, and identifying emotional or behavioral issues at this stage can aid in successful treatment and care.

Warning signs for youth with mental illness or complex emotional and behavioral challenges may include difficulty communicating, unusual mood swings or unusual reactions to everyday events over a prolonged period of time. They may also act out impulsively, but their behavior is often misunderstood.

It is also crucial to note that there is no known singular “cause” for the development of mental illness. And more importantly, there is no blame.

In 2009, Saginaw MAX System of Care was developed to help meet the unique needs of youth ages six to 17 in Saginaw County with complex emotional and behavioral challenges and their families. It is a partnership of all the youth and family serving agencies in the county that can provide the necessary services to these children and operates around five principles:

• Allplanningandservicedeliveryisfamily-drivenandyouth guided.

• Servicesareplanned,deliveredandmanagedatthecommunity level.

• Agenciesandprogramsareequallyabletoserveallpeople who need service, regardless of racial, ethnic, language or cultural differences.

• Publicandprivateagenciesareallworkingtogetherforthe benefit of the youth and his or her family.

• Allcareisdesignedfortheindividualandevidence-based.If you are experiencing possible symptoms of mental illness or you

know someone who is struggling, there are resources available in the Saginaw community. To learn more about Saginaw MAX System of Care and eligibility, contact Project Director Wardene Talley at 989-797-3400.



Newyear,NewResolutionsforMentalhealthawarenessBy Melissa Lee

saginawMaxsystemofcarewelcomesNewRepresentative

Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed January 2013 as Radon Action Month in Michigan and the Saginaw County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is distributing free radon test kits in observance of this event.

Bryant Wilke, SCDPH Environmental Health Services Director, explains: “An important way to protect our families’ health is to get radon gas out of our homes.” All area residents are encouraged to get a kit and test their homes over the next few weeks and, as necessary, to take action to reduce their exposure.

Free kits are available during the month of January from the environmentalhealthservicesdivision, 1600 N. Michigan Avenue, in Room 101, and are also available from some hardware stores, or on line for $7.95 at http://mi.radon.com.

For more information, call Environmental Health Services at (989) 758-3686 or visit www.saginawpublichealth.org. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality also has a toll-free number at 1-800-RADON GAS (1-800-723-6642).

RadonisthesecondLeadingcauseofLungcancerFree Test Kits Available at Saginaw County Department of Public Health

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future” John Fitzgerald Kennedy - 35th US President

Melissa Lee, Communications Specialist & Coordinator

Keva Clark, Lead Family Representative

Contact Wardene Talley

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A child with Severe Emotional Disturbance gets support from many places. But that support only helps that child if each provider works as part of a well coordinated team. We maximize teamwork — by making sure every step the team takes is focused on the betterment of that child.

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We focus on four initiatives that are critical to the well-being of seniors: • Fall Prevention

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deltacollegePublicsafety&TrainingPresentsMichiganautismsafetyTraining(MasT)

On February 7, at Delta College, room N-007, beginning at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Delta College Public Safety & Training will present an autism safety training. The instructors are Sgt. Scot Schuelke (Ret. Lansing Police Department, Autism Safety Specialist, Autism Alliance of Michigan & Stacie Rulison, Operations Manager, autism Alliance of Michigan.

Thetrainingwillprovideparticipantsanopportunityto:•Expandtheirknowledgeofautismandautisticbehaviors.•Increaseunderstandingofsafetyriskstoindividualswithautismand

individuals with special needs in the home, school, and community settings.

•Acquireinformationandresourcestodevelopandlaunchasafetyplan.• Learn community outreach strategies to increase autism awareness

and safety.To register e-mail Dawn Jurik at [email protected] or call her at 989-

686-9176. TheregistrationdeadlineisFebruary1,2013. This training is sponsored free of charge by the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority and Delta College, and endorsed by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.

Hospitals rely completely on blood donated voluntarily to organizations like Michigan Blood. Appointments are preferred and can be made online at www.miblood.org or by calling 1-866-MIBLOOD.



Mobile Medical Response, Inc. (MMR) provides emergency and non-emergency services to 11 Counties throughout the State of Michigan. Services include; ambulance and wheelchair transportation, emergency medical management contracts, state-of-the-art medical dispatch capabilities through the MMR MEDCOM Dispatch Center, and two high-tech maintenance centers staffed with master mechanics and technicians that successfully keep MMR vehicles in premium condition 24/7.

At MMR, we’re committed to professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence—we call it PRIDE. And to that end, it is our mission “to provide our communities with unrivaled access to medical care” by embodying all of these foundational principles.

MMR not only provides non-profit transport and education services, our profit-arm Mercy Sales & Services (MSS) is the exclusive dealer of Marque and Osage Ambulances, as well as Accubuilt Wheelchair Vans. MSS operates out of a contemporary 11,000-square-foot facility in Mt. Pleasant dedicated to providing remount and rechassis services specific to each and every client’s needs.

For additional information call 989.758.2900, 800. 232. 5216, or visit www.mobilemedical.org.

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dr.JackNashhasbeenpracticingdentistryforover35years.heisagraduateoftheuniversityofMichigandentalschool.Toaskdr.Nashdentalquestionswritetohimat:dr.Jackw.Nash,PoB1442,saginaw,Mi48607,oremailhimatdrjacknash@aol.com.allopinionsdiscussedinthesearticlesarethoseofdr.Nash;treatmentoptionsshouldbediscussedwithanindividual’spersonaldentist.

deardr.Nash:I recently noticed that one of my front teeth has turned a little darker than the rest of the teeth that surround it. As soon as I

noticed the discoloration I called my dentist and got in for an appointment right away. I am like a lot of people that I know and I do not go to the dentist on a regular basis so the dentist had to perform a full mouth series of x-rays as well as an exam. The dentist informed me that my front tooth had died and the discoloration was caused by tissue that had died inside of my tooth and actually the tooth was now dead. I have no sensitivity with the tooth but the dentist wants me to see a root canal specialist to have a root canal performed then I am to return back to the dentist office to either have the tooth bleached or a crown placed. Why can’t

the dentist just cap the tooth or bleach it the way it is now? I am confused because I am having no trouble with the tooth now except for the fact that my girlfriend just says it is ugly. Is a root canal really necessary? Tony.

dearTony:To make a long story short, if your front tooth is discolored, most of the time you can bet that the tooth is dead. A tooth can die very slowly which may

not cause any discomfort. That front tooth of yours could have been a victim of an elbow during a 5th grade basketball game or a fall 15 years ago. Just because you don’t have any problems with the tooth does not mean it is not dead. I have seen hundreds of dead teeth in my over three decades of practice that are dead and do not show any symptoms of being dead at all. Sometimes dead teeth are only found with x-rays and that is why your dentist did a full series of x-rays at the dental office.

With a tooth such as yours that is dead, you really do have to treat the infected or dead tooth. If you don’t, then a dental abscess may form or something worse yet can happen -- you can develop a cyst around the end of the tooth that can destroy bone and even damage adjacent teeth. You really need to follow up with the root canal specialist and have the tooth treated properly while you still just have a small problem. As far as treatment after the root canal, getting the tooth bleached or having a crown done will depend on the amount that the tooth is broken down. If there is just discoloration to deal with, your dentist may be able to bleach the tooth so it matches your other teeth, but if there is a large part of the tooth that is broken down or cracked you may have to have a crown.

So Tony, get to the root canal specialist while the problem is small and don’t procrastinate because you run the risk of damaging other teeth or ending up in the ER someday with a painful abscess. An ounce of prevention in this case really would be worth a pound of cure later.

So until next time, my friend, “May the Floss Be with you”.-- Dr. Jack Weston NashGoodhealthandgoodpromise.Dr. Jack W. Nash, DDS FAGD, 1320 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan, 48601-2591, office 989.752.1200, fax 989.752.2481



2012-2013 EVENTS

CALENDAR

and solve

problems

OPPORTUNITY

VIEW THE WORLD

DIFFERENTLY.

Imagine all the solutions.

Diversity is the

to interact and work with people who

~Denise O’Neil Green,

Associate Vice President

for Institutional Diversity

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

office of diversity education Bovee uc 110 (989) 774-7318

lesBian Gay Bisexual transGender queer services Bovee uc 110 (989) 774-3637

native aMerican proGraMs Bovee uc 110 (989) 774-2508

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office forExcellence through inclusion, listen, understand, appreciate!

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

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

information and free giveaways.

AUGUST29, 2012

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

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

OCTOBER8-12, 2012

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

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

this annual event.

NOVEMBER2012

BLACK HISTORY MONTHAfrican-Americans have contributed a lot to the

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

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

FEBRUARY2013

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

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

education, celebration, and the annual Drag Show.

APRIL8-12, 2013

SOUP & SUBSTANCEA semi-monthly presentation series that provides

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

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

MONTHLY

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

SEPT. 15 THRU OCT. 15, 2012

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

NOVEMBER2012

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

JANUARY21, 2013

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

MAR. 15 THRU APR. 15, 2013

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

MAR. 23 THRU MAR.

24, 2013

centralMichiganuniversity2013dr.MartinLutherkingcelebration“celebrationThroughservice”

Central Michigan University has planned a series of events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., January 16 through January 24, 2013. The Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS) coordinates CMU’s annual celebration and focuses this year on the theme “Celebration Through Service”. The event brings campus and our community together to celebrate his life and to remind us all of our own ability to engage in service to improve our community and world. Dr. King once said, “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way”.

In following the idea of service, donations will be collected in the MASS office, located in the Bovee University Center, for donation to the United Way for disaster relief from January 14-January 31. There will be a blood drive on Wednesday January 16 from 12 p.m.– 5:45 p.m. in Kulhavi Hall located in the Towers residence hall complex.

On Monday January 21, we welcome all to join us for the MLK CommUnity Peace brunch to be held from 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. in the small sports forum of the Student Activity Center. The event will include a free brunch, our annual MLK Student Oratorical contest, student musical performances and a keynote by Dr. David Acevedo-Polakovich. The Student Activity Center is located on Broomfield road and guests can park in lot 62. The brunch will be followed by a day of service sponsored by the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center with service projects held in the Bovee University Center from 12 – 3 p.m. The MLK Peace March and Vigil will follow at 3:00 p.m. and will begin at the Bovee University Center with stops around campus before heading downtown for the vigil.

The pinnacle event of this year’s celebration will be our keynote event on Thursday January 24 at 7:30 p.m. where we invite you to attend “An Evening with Retired General Colin Powell”. The speech is free and open to the public and tickets can be obtained from CMU’s Ticket Central Office at (989) 774-3045 or in person. The event is presented by The Philip A. Hart and William G. Milliken Endowed Speaker Series for Integrity in Politics and brought to you by the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Office for Institutional Diversity, Multicultural Academic Student Services, Central Michigan University Speaker Series, Global Campus and CMU Program Board.



EducationTesTiNG…By Dr. Craig DouglasSuperintendent of SchoolsCarrollton School DistrictGuest Educational Journalist

“Testing is not a substitute for curriculum and instruction. Good education cannot be achieved by a strategy of testing children, shaming educators, and closing schools.” -- Diane Ravitch, The Death and Life of the

Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education

Consider the testing we have in place in Michigan schools and the associated costs.

Conservatively, a week of school is used to administration of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests in the fall. That amount of time does not cover the amount of review and preparation leading up to MEAP nor does it include another set of tests in spring Michigan Merit Examination (MME) administered in high school that includes the ACT test.

In dollars and cents, the opportunity cost to give the MEAP test to Michigan children is roughly $ 200 per student; extrapolated over the State of Michigan, the cost is over $ 21 million dollars to test third graders.

For grades 3 - 8, the opportunity cost rises to $ 133 million.

That does NOT cover the cost of the testing materials, shipping costs (yes, they are boxed, loaded, and shipped), and the cost of scoring the tests.

That does NOT cover the cost of the statisticians who analyze the test items. (According to the Bureau of Labor, the median wage is $ 35 per hour for statisticians, www.bls.

gov/ooh/math/statisticians.htm .And the officials who pour over the

results, one can only imagine the costs. State Superintendent Flanagan earns $ 183,000 per year in salary, as one example.

If we agree that one test cycle has a big price tag, what are the benefits?

• Forparentsandstudents,MEAPresultsprovide much information about how the child performed on the set of tests during the testing cycle.

• Improvements are noted from theprevious set of tests, and the parents and students can glean strengths and weaknesses for future reference.

• Teachersandprincipalsgain the sameinformation, of course, with the added benefit of knowing whether the child took the test seriously. Unfortunately, because MEAP scores do not “count” for a letter grade, some students view the once-per-year tests as unimportant, despite lots of encouragement and pleas to do their best work from the school.

Speaking of schools, MEAP results bring focus about what is being taught and what is being learned. Unspoken but implied is this: Which teachers in a school are able to achieve good scores from their students?

Imagine yourself in a classroom of students. As the teacher, you WANT to do your best with students, to bring out THEIR best. Your silent prayer may be that a number of gifted students are in your class. You know the ones: Rapid learners, soaking up information and wanting more. Maybe you were that way in school, or at the very least, you remember classmates who were. They set the “curve.”

As a teacher, you probably want a roomful

of students who fit that bill. I liken it to a dentist who wants patients who enjoy flossing…to golf instructors who want to work with golfers who can hit the ball with accuracy…to lawyers who want clients who live clean and law-abiding lives. What about the less eager learners? How will teachers reach them, so they are engaged and do their best, even though the scores don’t count?

There is one consideration. Change the MEAP from a once a year paper test to something more systemic.

This is not a new idea. It is not my idea. It is an idea in the process of being implemented by the State of Michigan.

Imagine a new system where students are assessed each quarter or each marking period, by computer, scored in real time. Did I mention currently there is a three month gap between test administration and score tabulation? Once scores are known, extra attention can be given to those areas found to be in need of attention. The good news is, this system is in motion for as soon as the 2014-15 school year!

The bad news is, this system is very much untested (pardon the pun) and could tax school districts’ computer networks.

The State is working on this. Quickly. There are pilots being done and seminars being conducted. The hope I have is the new system is cost effective, efficient, and less-punitive than the old one.

To demand less would be a mistake on every ones part.

Stay tuned, a lot is riding on this overdue change in testing. And remember what Diane Ravitch states, “Testing is not a substitute for curriculum and instruction.”

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commoncorestandardsfortheNotsocommoneducationBy Dr. Tanisha BrooksBuena Vista High SchoolAssistant Director of Turn-Around and Continuous ImprovementGuest Educational Columnist

The 2014 deadline is looming as states, districts and individual schools gear up to meet the ever increasing challenges of the new “shift” in education. The shift that we speak of is the roll out of the new Common Core State Standards in education. The Common Core Standards were designed to ensure that students in all areas of the United States and close areas receive the same type of quality education that prepares them to meet the demands of an ever challenging America. The standards have been adopted by 45 states and 3 territories. The goal of the common core standards is toensure that from state to state and districtto district; students are receiving the samequalityeducation.

The overall goal of the common core state standards is to make sure that students are all learning on the same level and that they graduate with the same level of competency. The common core initiative prepares students for success in the world of work and college. The Common Core standards will help students to foster a deeper understanding of the world around them. The Common Core State Standards focus heavily on concept rather than content. They cause students to focus on the why and the how of everyday acquisition of knowledge. The common core enables teachers to shift their teaching and take learning to another level. Teachers using the common core standards will focus on teaching over arching concepts using the mile deep and an inch wide technique instead of the traditional inch deep and mile wide technique.

There has been an overarching need for common standards for decades. The era of families staying in one central area has come and gone and state to state transiency is on the rise. The automotive industry has taken a plummet and the northern expansion is no longer the major option. There have always been National Education Standards but many states chose to use them as a guide and develop

their own standards to meet the needs of their population. For instance, our state has their own set of standards GLCE’s (Grade Level Content Expectations) and HSCE’s (High School Content Expectations) that were heavily aligned to the National Standards for the core subjects: English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies K-12.

To prepare for the shift, Michigan has developed several documents to aid school districts in preparing for the transition to the Common Core. Michigan also signed on to participate in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. This means that the Statewide Assessments for Michigan, MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) and MME (Michigan Merit Exam) will be phased out, and the Smarter Balanced Assessment will be phased in. The Smarter Balanced Assessment is a national achievement test aligned with the Common Core Standards.

Buena Vista School District has also been gearing up for the change. With the onset of a new Superintendent, Buena Vista has begun to make changes in the way we educate children. Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill is a strong believer that “Education is a Civil Right”. This goes right along with our district goal that all students shall receive a quality education and be able to compete in a global and technological society. She believes though small in number (students), we (our educators) can be huge in our impact to educate children. In August, the superintendent brought new initiatives to increase cognitive thinking in the classroom. All teachers K-12 in the district were to begin using specific graphic organizers as a part of their daily teaching routines. With the use of these graphic organizers, students began to develop metacognitive thinking skills.

At Buena Vista High School, we are geared up to shift the atmosphere for learning. We have instituted several initiatives to ensure that we are ready to make the change. Our

teachers have been in professional development directed at changing the classroom environment for learning, increasing student engagement, building rigor and relevance, and common core lesson planning alignment. We have developed a strong school improvement team and instituted bi-weekly Curriculum Department Meetings. We are taking an “all hands on deck approach to achieving mastery of the common core curriculum, from the physical education teacher to the lunch room staff!

In all subject areas lesson plans are written to include the common core standards. Lesson plans must include key vocabulary for instruction and opportunities for higher order thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy) and build on depth of knowledge which is the goal of the Common Core. Lesson plans must also incorporate Marzano’s Best Practice strategies for teaching and learning. Students have begun to see activators in every subject area that either build on previous knowledge or introduce new knowledge. Teachers have also been working on proper closures that cause students to recall and apply knowledge obtained during the lesson.

In the ELA and Math classes, teachers have made the total switch to the common core curriculum. Lessons are designed that cause students to push beyond surface knowledge. The common core curriculum standards challenge students to synthesize the knowledge they acquire from the material they learn. It makes sure students can formulate hypotheses and generate questions. We have adopted English Language Arts and Math programs that sharpen our student’s attack skills and help them become proficient in reading and math fluency. With this program, teachers are now able to build knowledge comprehension and focus on higher level thinking activities in the classroom.

In the humanities and science classes, teachers are melding the GLCE’s and HSCE’s

SEE P 21, Common Core Standards



2013oneBook,onecommunity,selectionchosenbyPublicLibrariesThe Public Libraries of Saginaw has chosen

Brian Willingham’s “Soul of a Black Cop” as the 2013 One Book, One Community selection. Willingham is a Flint police officer who shares what it is like providing police services to an urban population in a city with a high crime rate. His stories are at once heartwarming and heartbreaking offering insight for all readers into a world we may not understand even though it is part of our community. Mr. Willingham will visit Saginaw twice to discuss his passion for helping

his community beginning with a program for children and families on saturday,January19at2p.m.athoytLibrary,505Janesavenue.

The program is based on Eve Bunting’s book, “Your Move.” One night while their mom is at work, ten-year-old James and his six-year-old brother, Isaac, leave their house to meet the K-Bones, a group of guys who hang out and do cool stuff. James is ready to prove he’s cool enough to be in with them, but he soon learns that the K-Bones are not just an innocent club-

-they’re a gang that steals, tags freeway signs, and even plans to buy a gun. After a dangerous confrontation with a crew of older boys, James realizes that he has put Isaac in danger, and knows that if he finds the courage to walk away, Isaac will follow.

“Soul of a Black Cop” will also be discussed by the author on saturday,april20at2p.m.atFirstcongregationalchurch,403s.Jefferson. Copies will be available for checkout at any of the library branches.

educationisaLiberatingProcess…The struggle to remain relevant -relevant adj applying to the matter at hand, pertinent; to the point. – relevance, relevancy n.By Desmon R. Daniel, PhDGuest Educational Journalist

The economic record reflects that more company’s faced economic peril in 2012 than any other time within the recent history. While the economists continue to debate the source of this decline, some of the more practical

business owners, coaches, leaders and futurist encourage us to review our business plan. Rel-evant questions to consider include; 1) Why did we start this business, ministry or trek? 2) Why am I still doing this? 3) What is the added value

of my business, ministry or trek to the community that I serve?

What is it about Exxon that would make them yield such huge profit (41, 060.00 Profit in millions), while Nationwide experienced such a huge loss (-793.1 decline in millions)? Why is one school increasing in enrollment while anoth-er is declining? Why is one church experiencing growth while another is forced to consider other alternative(s). Perhaps we should consider the notion of relevancy. Just how relevant is my mis-sion, objective and vision? Each of the aforemen-tioned areas are continually faced with a deluge of opportunities to examine their respective rel-evance and each one of them has to ask the tough questions in order develop effective strategies that will allow them to exist in the near future.

As we review our 2012 in the first 30 days of

2013, keep this in mind “Don’t trade the value of your past for the sake of your future.” We must be committed to learning from our past. We must en-gage in the frequent and honest review of our past failures and growths. We must be willing to iden-tify our liabilities and assets. Only then will we be able to develop relevant strategies and rules that will work to our collective benefit. In order to remain relevant we have to engage in the heavy lifting associated with developing a playbook that has never been developed before, for a commu-nity that has never wanted what they want today in a time of limited economic resources, but un-limited intellectual capacity.

Relevancy requires that we apply what we know to the matter at hand, and what is at hand is our destiny our future and our promise!

for each subject area with the Michigan Common Core Crosswalk Document designed by the state for implementation of the Common Core into these subjects. All lessons are designed using both documents so as to make sure students continue to strengthen their higher level thinking skills. Teachers in these subjects areas are doing more technology rich lessons, real world application based projects and hands-on experiments that allow students to see the curriculum in new and

exciting ways.The common core curriculum is also making

its way into non-core classrooms. The exploratory teachers are also structuring their lessons around the common core standards. The use of common vocabulary is being put into place. Clear objectives are visible on the board where students can see the purpose for each lesson. Routines, activators and closures are being instituted in the exploratory classrooms. Most of all students are

required to reflect on learning in these classrooms which strengthens the importance of improving metacognition.

At BVHS, we have embraced the challenge of the common core. Our teachers are well prepared for the shift and our students are geared up for the new learning experiences. Buena Vista High School is poised for a comeback.

Dr. Tanisha Brooks is a proud educator of 14 years.

FROM P 20, Common Core Standards



Praise Connections and Life

Pastor P. David Saunders

Bethel A. M. E. Church 535 Cathay Street

Saginaw, MI(989) 755-7011 ext. 221

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

christdiscipleBaptistchurch3317Lapeerstreet,saginaw,Michigan

989-754-2444

God has predestined you to shape up into a picture of Christ in the earth! Bishop T.D. Jakes

Mr.counterculture…A Social Scientist’s Perspective on Youth Development, the Community, and the Church or Body of ChristBy Corey Pritchett

Hello community, I would like to briefly introduce myself before getting into today’s column. I am a Saginaw native who has lived in this community practically my entire life. I haven’t always been the man that I am today and have experienced many negative things in my life that range from being a troubled adolescent with three drug addictions and two children, although the children themselves weren’t/aren’t negative, onto young adulthood carrying guns and selling drugs.

However, I have now put those things behind me and I press towards fulfilling my purpose and destiny in life. I now have a Bachelor’s Degree, which includes specializations in psychology, social science, and Christian counseling and I am involved in several community efforts. I have been given an opportunity to communicate my heart, knowledge, education, and soul to my community and that is what I will be doing on a consistent basis.

“Mr. Counterculture” isn’t an alter ego of any sort but the Social Scientist in me, which will be addressing different cultural issues concerning youth development, our community, and the Church. With that being said, the first thing I would like to do is introduce culture to the reader. Some of you may be saying to yourself “I know what culture is already”…”what can you teach me or discuss about culture that I don’t already know?” Well, on one hand depending on who you are, you may be correct, however on the other hand, this is not about me being the writer and knowing more than you about culture, but it’s about gleaning from another source outside of yourself, and being open-minded to the perspective of someone who is passionate not just about Social Science, but also the betterment of his community and the people who live in it. Although Mr. Counterculture will have the perspective of a Social Scientist, I will also incorporate different psychological theories, models, and perspectives as well, understanding that the two disciplines of psychology and sociology are intimately interwoven.

Now, what is culture? Culture is all aspects of the way of life associated with a group of people. Culture includes socially transmitted ideas, perceptions, language, beliefs, norms, values, customs, technology, and many other components (such as music), which are used to make sense of experience and which generate behavior and are reflected in that behavior. The word “culture” comes from the word “cultivate,” which is a farming term. Cultures are cultivated like soil, by the ideas, religious beliefs, values, education, and principles when they start. The influence of these roots will determine the way of life, which is the cultivated fruit.

SEE P 23, Mr. Counterculture…



sunday9:30a.m.–sundayschool11:00–worshipservice

PastorLarryd.camel and1stLadyshirleycamel

NewBirthMissionary Baptistchurch

1418s.warrenavenuesaginaw,Mi48601

989-755-6604

FROM P 22 , Mr. CountercultureWell, what is a subculture? Most people define the two as if they’re

synonymous terms, which they’re not. Yes, they have similarities but there is great significance in the differences of the two. A subculture is defined as “an ethnic, regional, economic, or social group exhibiting characteristic patterns of behavior sufficient to distinguish it from others within an embracing culture or society.” Subcultures are a subgroup within mainstream culture and must have their behavior regulated and legislated by the main culture. How does one become a member of a culture or subculture?

The answer to this is enculturation, the process by which a society or individual’s culture is transmitted from one generation to the next and individuals become a part of their society, culture, or subculture. Enculturation takes place through education and socialization. The education component to enculturation influences the mindset (thought patterns), produced by cognitive learning (involving conscious intellectual activity such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering), thus becoming knowledge. The socialization component to enculturation influences the physical, psychological, and social development by which a person internalizes his or her ideal self, thus producing belief. Therefore, the belief of self and conscious beliefs is byproducts of enculturation. The vehicle of enculturation of any culture/subculture is through their primary transmitter. All cultures/subcultures have one.

This may be a lot of information concerning culture; however, in order to benefit from the upcoming consistent column, “Mr. Counterculture”, a foundation such as this must be laid. You will constantly read about these different terms, definitions, etc. during the editions that will be addressed within the columns from “Mr. Counterculture”… Stay tuned! God bless!

Corey Pritchett’s profile can be viewed on LinkedIn, Mr. Corey Pritchett, or you may contact him at 989.484.0264

Pastor Dempsey Allen

Jacob’s Ladder Ministries1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602

989.799.6601www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org

sundayMorningworship-11:15a.m.

saginawValleycommunitychurch3660hermansaudr.saginaw,Mi48603

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

woodsidechurch’sMonthlyJazzVesperscontinuesonFriday,January18,6p.m.,at1509e.courtstreet.call810.767.4911,orvisitwww.woodsidechurch.net.



The National sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Gamma Kappa chapter will be presenting its Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast, Saturday, January 26, 2013, 9:30 a.m. at the Horizons Conference Center, located at 6200 State Street, in Saginaw. The theme is “Moving Forward”. Tickets for the event are $25 and reserved tables for 8 are $200.

The honored guests are Bishop Herbert J. Williams, Pastor, Greater Williams Temple Church of God in Christ, Saginaw, and Jackson Memorial Temple Church of God in Christ, Flint. Ms. Angelia Williams, Director of Special Projects, Health Delivery, Ms. Rhonda Butler, Hoyt, Library, and Mr. Brian Pruitt, motivational speaker. These leaders have contributed a great amount of time and energy to our community and will be recognized for their achievements.

The prayer breakfast will be a spiritual day of praise, worship, and music as you are inspired by the words of Evangelist Mrs. Ruth Pryor, of Victorious Believers Church.

The souvenir journal of the event will give you an opportunity to congratulate our honorees and extend best wishes to our speaker. The ad prices for the souvenir journal are as follows: Full page, $75, one-half page, $40, and one-quarter page, $25. The deadline for the ad submission is Thursday, January 17, 2013.

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175 Years of ServiceCelebrate the 175th

Anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church.

Discover artifacts and photographs that tell the story of this pioneering congregation.

500 Federal Avenue | 989.752.2861 | castlemuseum.org

C A S T L E M U S E U MS A G I N A W C O U N T Y H I S T O R Y

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Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Sunday 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

175 Years of ServiceMemphis TN- Nine Church of God in Christ churches that have

been damaged by Hurricane Sandy will receive assistance. The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is giving $50,000 to

COGIC churches damaged by Sandy. The churches that will receive these funds are:

* Community COGIC-Arverne, NY* Harvest On The Atlantic COGIC- Island Park, NY* Far Rockaway COGIC-Far Rockaway, NY* Gethsemane COGIC-Inwood, NY* Highway COGIC-Far Rockaway, NY* Bethlehem COGIC-Rockaway Beach, NY* Living Proof COGIC-Bayshore, NY* New Redeemed Pentecostal Temple COGIC-Atlantic City, NJ* Mt. Zion COGIC- Atlantic City, NJ The damage includes ocean water entering church buildings,

destroying roofing, flooring and electronic equipment. Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., says “the damage to our churches in the Northeast corridor was particularly severe in New York and New Jersey. We understand the need thus; COGIC is committed to providing assistance to our churches with this $50,000 donation.”

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“Because we are continually growing in the Lord, preachers and lay people alike must be open to the Lord’s correction.” — Benny Hinn

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

churchofchristMinister James Sanderson1325 N. Center RoadSaginaw, MI 48638(989) 790-2707

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

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

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saginaw

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

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

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

NewcovenantchristiancenterPastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485

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

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

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

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

Ninthstreetcommunitychurch Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366

PrinceofPeaceBaptistchurch825 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





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

NON PROFIT DIRECTORY

siGNLaNGuaGeiNTeRPReTeR- Volunteers needed to interpret for individuals in crisis. If you have the skills needed for this volunteer position please consider giving a few hours of your time a month.heMLockTRooPLeadeR - Volunteers needed to lead a group of girls in the Hemlock area. Share your knowledge and skills with the next generation.PasToRiaLcaResuPPoRTTeaM - Volunteers needed to assist with making office calls. Must be comfortable using computer and have positive customer service skills.suPeRVisedVisiTaTioN - Volunteers needed to offer support while children visit with their noncustodial parent in a safe place. eMeRGeNcy dePaRTMeNT - Volunteers needed to answer phone call lights, make rounds to check in with patients and restock supplies. 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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Midland - For decades, United Way of Midland County has provided free, confidential legal advice through the Ask the Lawyer program. This impactful service will now be offered through a partnership between

United Way and Legal Services of Eastern Michigan.“We are excited about the collaboration between United Way and Legal

Services,” stated Ann Fillmore, Executive Director of United Way of Midland County. “With their support, this important service will continue to provide low income residents with free legal advice.”

The first Ask the Lawyer session of the new year will be held on Thursday, January 17.

Ask the Lawyer is held on the third Thursday of each month, January through November. All sessions are 15 minutes and will take place from 5p.m.– 6:30 p.m. at United Way of Midland County, located at 220 W. Main Street, Suite 100. There will also be a volunteer lawyer available to answer questions by phone. To schedule an appointment call Legal Services at 1-800-322-4512.

To get the most out of your appointment, clients are asked to bring all written documents related to the case, prepared questions and a clear understanding and summary of the issue they will be discussing with the attorney. Licensed attorneys from Legal Services will offer their expert advice on any issue that is not a criminal matter.

“Last year, Ask the Lawyer helped nearly 100 people in our community with the dedicated support of numerous volunteer attorneys,” shared Ann Fillmore. For more information about the Ask the Lawyer program, visit United Way’s website at www.unitedwaymidland.org/askalawyer.php.

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The Latino Banner is a newly launched four-page insert in The Michigan Banner publication created to provide an infor-mative and a much-needed perspective

of Hispanic news to the many Hispanic news consumers in the Great Lakes Bay Region, as they engage in their civic re-sponsibilities for continued improvement of the lives of their families, and commu-nities.

The Hispanic population in the mid-Michigan area has become a more visible,

integral segment in the local economy, educational institutions, small business sector, and the cultural life of this region within the past 20 years. It is the goal of the Latino Banner to be a key critical part of this positive progression in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.

Rosa Morales – PublisherThe Latino Banner

The Latino Banner

appointments,ReappointmentMadetohispanic/LatinocommissionLansing - Gov.

Rick Snyder has made three appointments and one reappointment to the Hispanic/Lat ino Commission. Housed within the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the 15-member commission develops a unified policy and plan of action to serve the needs

of Michigan’s Hispanic and Latino residents. ”I am confident these appointees will do great work promoting the diverse interests of Hispanics and Latinos in the Great Lakes State,” said Snyder.

Appointed:Melissa Fernandez, of Ferndale, owns

Detroit-based Café con Leche. She also is a supply chain consultant for Ryder Integrated Logistics, a position she has held since 2011. Previously, she worked as field operations manager for Schneider Logistics and as a quality specialist and logistics coordinator for Vector SCM. Fernandez holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Michigan, and is pursuing a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Detroit Mercy. She replaces Maria Elena Rodriguez.

Noel Garcia, of DeWitt, is a lieutenant and the internal affairs commander with the Lansing

Police Department, where he has worked since 1989. He also is an adjunct professor at Baker College and the Lansing campus of Ferris State University. Garcia earned an associate degree in social science and criminal justice from Lansing Community College and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Michigan State University. He replaces Lawrence Garcia.

Carlos Sanchez, of Grand Rapids, is director of Ferris State University’s Latino Business and Economic Development Center. He previously served as executive director of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as a diversity specialist with Spectrum Health and as the diversity programs coordinator for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Sanchez received a bachelor’s degree in international business from Davenport University. He replaces Arturo Reyes.

Reappointed:Gilberto “Gil” Guzman, of Portage, is the

recruiter for JSA Plainwell. He previously worked as a trainer and human resources consultant for McDonald’s, and served as an agricultural specialist, wage and hour investigator and supervisor for the Michigan Department of Labor. He retired after 31 years of service to the state of Michigan. Guzman attended the University of Texas.

Appointees will serve three-year terms that expire Dec. 10, 2015, and their appointments are

subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.In addition to the appointments to the

Hispanic/Latino Commission, Governor Snyder also appointed Agustin Arbulu, of Birmingham, to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. The eight-member board investigates alleged discrimination against any person. No more than four members can be from the same political party.

Arbulu is chief executive officer of Metro Home Health Care, a position he has held since 2009. He also practices business and tax law. Arbulu previously served as associate professor for Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School of Management and as chief executive officer and chairman of the board for Horizon Healthcare Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and master’s degrees in international management and operations management from the Thunderbird Graduate School of Global Management and Lawrence Technological University, respectively. He also earned an executive doctorate in management from Case Western Reserve University, a law degree from the University of Detroit and a master of law degree in taxation from New York University. Arbulu, a Republican, replaces Matt Wesaw. Appointees will serve four-year terms that expire Dec. 31, 2016, and their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

Governor Rick Snyder

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Logistics and Operations Coordinator Position Available

National non-pro�t, Migrant Health Promotion, Inc seeks a BILINGUAL (English and Spanish) responsible, motivated, and highly organized individual as a Logistics and Operations Coordinator.

Salary Range: $12.50 to $14/hour.

This position reports to the Grants Compliance & Monitoring O�cer and Fiscal Liaison and is responsible for the logistical support of operations and the organization in general. Speci�cally, the position supports the Human Resources function, assists with assigned Business O�ce functions, purchases for the organization as a whole, provides logistical support for Board meetings, oversees the record retention function, and supports Leadership as assigned. Additionally, minor research and correlation of tasks will be key.

Strong computer skills in a remote and virtual environment is required as organization functions across all U.S. time zones and all activity is performed in a highly technological environment. Keen attention to detail and ability to clearly record an audit trail of suggested and actual changes and actions, Excellent organizational and business communication skills, and ability to think critically and follow through on complex tasks.

Required Education and Experience: Associates degree highly preferred with at least 1 year of relevant experience; High school degree and/or GED acceptable with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English REQUIRED.

All Applicants will be tested for Excel, Word processing and technological pro�ciency, as well as language �uency, before interviewing. Applicants must submit the following. Incomplete applications will not be considered

Materials Required for Application: 1) Cover letter addressing required quali�cations of position 2) Resume 3) Completed Migrant Health Promotion Job Application (on website: www.migranthealth.org -- Jobs section). 4) Names and contact information for three work references

If applicable, o�cial college transcripts will be required before date of hire.

Materials submitted via E-MAIL ONLY to: [email protected] by January 31, 2013.

This position will be located in the Florida, Michigan or Ohio o�ce.

www.migranthealth.org • 800-461-8394

MexicandinnercelebratesLatinoeldersandcombatsPovertyBy Martina Guzmán

Recent demographic data shows that the population of Latino Senior Citizens in the U.S. will increase five-fold over the next several decades. This boom is creating unprecedented demands for providers of social, medical and nutritional programs. As a way of supporting the increased population of Latino seniors, a local non-profit organization decided to hold a dinner in Southwest Detroit.

This is the first installment of the series on aging reported by WDET’s, Producer/Feature Reporter, Martina Guzmán. The series was made possible by the MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellows Program, a project of New America Media and the Gerontological Society of America. The interview featured on the Craig Fahle Show, WDET 101.9 FM can be heard by visiting the following link, http://wdetfm.org/shows/craig-fahle-show/episode/annual-dinner-celebrates-latino-elders/.

Source: WDET 101.9 FM

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Health Equity Round Table

SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

(Lunch will be provided)

Saginaw ISD Transitions Center 3860 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw

“Exploring Racial and Socioeconomic Inequities in Infant Mortality”

Spanish-born Richard Blanco, will be the first Latino poet and the youngest at age 44, to read at a Presidential Inauguration Ceremony. President Obama selected Blanco because the poet’s “deeply personal poems are rooted in the idea of what it means to be an American.”

Blanco will pen an original poem along the inaugural theme of “Our People, Our Future” for the ceremony.

Source: NPR

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SAVE THE DATE for the 4th Annual GLB Hispanic Leadership Graduation

Save the Datefor the 4th Annual GLB Hispanic Leadership Graduation

January 24, 2013 at SVSU

2013 HISPANIC LEADERSHIP GRADUATIONat 6 pm at SVSU Curtiss Hall

With Guest Speaker: Dr. Pablo Ruiz of The Education Trust, Inc

of San Antonio, TX

We will also have other special guest in attendance so get your tickets early!

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Sponsorships Available

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� Table Sponsor $375-Name Displayed on Sponsor Table Tents and one table-eight seats.

� Program Sponsor $1000 - Name displayed in Program Booklet, Displayed on Sponsor Table Tents and one table-eight seats.

� Event Sponsor $2000 (Limited) - Name displayed on Event Banners at entrance, Name displayed in Program Booklet, Displayed on Sponsor Table Tents and one table-eight seats.

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EQUAL HOUSINGO P P O R T U N I T Y

Pamelia D. Brazil • Executive Director1809 Durand Street • Saginaw, MI 48602

Ph: 989-921-0569www.circleoflovecdc.org

Let Us Show You How to Get Approved For . . .

FREEHOME IMPROVEMENT

GRANTS UP TO $30,000!

Saturday!

The Neighborhood Impact Program (NIP) Grant and

Saginaw Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control Program

• Eligiblerepairsinclude:roofing, siding,windows,doors,gutters, downspouts,HVAC,plumbing andelectrical.• Freeleadinspection/riskassessment.• FreeHealthyHomesassessment includesrecommendationsthatcould increaseyourhome’shealthand energyefficiency.

Free windows, paint stabilization and/or doors for qualifying homes

with lead hazards identified!

Circle of Love CDC Upcoming Events: March 29, 2013 • Annual Fundraiser – MasqueradeDinner&Dance•Tickets$25ea.February 9, 2013 • Free Credit Check-Up Fair – Come Get Credit Smart Workshop

Circle of Love CDC is aMSHDA Certified Counseling Agency.

Circle of Love CDC and Saginaw Healthy Homes Program Presents:

REGISTER TODAY!!Seating is limited to 30 people

Drop Off Your Registration Form & Cash payment at Circle of Love CDC office by January 23rd.Circle of Love CDC • 1809 Durand Street • Saginaw, MI 48602

$20 CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY! NO OTHER FORM OF PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. (Do not mail cash)

HEALTHY HOMES SEMINAR

Is Your Home Healthy?Does Your Home Need Repairs?Is Your Home Energy Efficient?

You Will Learn: • Affordablewaystomakethehomemorehealthy andmorecomfortableinanyseason • DIY-Howtomakeminorhomerepairs • Howtogetapprovedforhomeimprovementgrants

Friday,January 25, 2013

Classroom: 8am - 5pm–Lunchserved–

(Donations to Soup Kitchen appreciated)

Saturday,January 26, 2013

Hands-On Training:8am - Noon

Held At:East Side Soup Kitchen

940E.GeneseeSt.•Saginaw

Cost: $20refundable fee

Fee refunded ONLY if you complete the 2 day seminar)

Who Should Attend?Homeowners • Rental Property Owners • Maintenance Workers

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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Gloria “Gigi” Ford Founder and Master Cosmetologist GiGi & Associates, LLC

Gigi & Associates, LLC is bringing her Hair Replacement Academy back home to Michigan. In order to better serve our East Coast friends we will offer our first class in Flint, Michigan beginning January 2013. So whether you are on the West or East coasts, you can take advantage of upcoming Hair Replacement Courses by Gigi. Class details are below and you may register online via our website www.gigiallabouthair.com. Also, for a limited time, the academy is offering 40% off Hair Replacement Educational Books/CDs/DVDs.

The class will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10a.m-5 pm, at SLEEP INN AIRPORT HOTEL, 2325 AUSTIN PARKWAY, in Flint, Michigan. This is a 1-day hands on class, hair loss solutions 101, Prosthesis design, for the cost of $499.

DEVELOP APPROPRIATE HAIR PIECE FOR EACH CLIENT LACE FRONT DESIGNSSELL THE SOLUTION NOT THE PRODUCT TAKE YOUR CLIENT FROM HAIR WEAVE TO HAIR REPLACEMENT INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL PAY NET WORTH OF PROSTHESIS Call Gigi for additional information at office 510-355-0353, 510-205-9048 cell, www.gigiallabouthair.com. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required.

Hair Replacement Expert Returns to Michigan with World Renowned Hair Replacement Academy

Saginaw Suits & Alterations 402 N. Michigan Saginaw MI

989-752-5169Custom order all Stacy shoes

All Stacy Adams shoes 20% off *bring in this ad as a coupon*

Home of the $99 SuitWe do church, group orders, and weddings

An established Barber Shop is seeking a talented and skilled Barber. Must be licensed, have an outgoing personality, a clientele, and is a team player. We offer affordable booth rent. If you are interested, call 989.753.3475.

•Saturday,January19,2013:aliveconcertcelebratingthereleaseof Love Implied at the Pit and Balcony Theater in Saginaw. Call the Pit & Balcony at 989 754-6587 for tickets.•Friday,January25,2013:Aliveshowcelebratingthereleaseof Love Implied at the Magic Bag in Detroit. Call Ticketmaster for ticket information. With special guests Carolyn Striho and Jeff Scott.

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The 70th annual Shrine Circus will be in Saginaw January 23, to January 27, at the Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson Street, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at The Dow Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets including Wal-Mart, charge-by-phone (800) 745-3000, and group tickets are available through The Dow Box Office by calling (989) 759-1330 or Elf Khurafeh Shrine Center Office by calling (810) 686-2641.

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Tri City Urology, P.C. presents “Arti Gras 2013!” with proceeds to benefit Hospital Hospitality House of Saginaw, Inc. This silent auction event will take place at Apple Mountain Resort on Thursday, January 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Jim Kramer and Barb Sheltraw from the 98.1FM KCQ Morning Crew.

Both of these houses serve as a much needed “home away from home” for our guests. Tickets are $40/person and can be purchased by contacting Samantha at (989)583-0152.

More information about the event can be found at http://www.hhhofsaginaw.org/artigras.html

“artiGras2013”sponsoredbyTricityurology



Stop in today and try one of our homemade specialties

LIGHTHOUSE BAKERY & DELI

Hungry?We bake from scratch!

285 S. Outer Drive • Tel: 754-7088 • Fax: 754-7099

• Donuts • Cookies• Cakes • Pies

Be good to yourselfBe good to yourself

SAGINAW COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS A Presentation of

IN CONCERT

EDDIE HOLMANThe DelFonicsThe Stylistics

Saturday, January 19, 2013White Pine Middle School Auditorium

(Gratiot at Center Road)Saginaw, Michigan

7:00 p.m.Ticket: $18.00 advance $25.00 at door

Ticket & Concert Information800-205-7174 or 1-989-799-6166

“HEY THERELONELY GIRL”

Tuesday, February 12th 5pm - 8pm

Freeland Sports Zone 5690 Midland Road, Freeland, MI

(989) 695-2000

Donation $6 Adult $3.50 Kids (Under 7) Tickets Available at any Freeland Church, Freeland Sports Zone, Saginaw ReStore,

and other participating locations

*Pancakes, Sausage, Milk, OJ and Coffee *Costume Beads *Decorate your own mask *Music *50/50 raffle

Sponsored by:



SportsBenefitanddisadvantagesofendingtheNhLLockoutBy James Falls

Have you ever debated or even argued with an individual for 16 consecutive hours in order to come up with a resolution to an issue? Some of you may have –probably went on for hours and the discussion went nowhere.

Well, that’s what it took for Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, who finally came to an agreement to end the 113-day marathon of work stoppage. These two had gone back and forth for weeks to get the season rolling and to make sure that the NHL players are satisfied with their working conditions.

According to Sportsnet, the NHL regular season can possibly begin as soon as January 19, with approximately 50 games scheduled, mainly

in-conference games. Let’s look at the good side of ending the

lockout.Having some down time due to the lockout,

clubs had the opportunity to focus their energy on future draft prospects. This isn’t usually a big deal until draft time, but having more time to look at the young stars would give the clubs time to make their plans and develop backup moves with little pressure.

This is big news for hockey fans! The ice rinks are opening back up. And no need to wait for conference rival games because that will most likely be the first game for most clubs.

Please believe that the first day of hockey season will consist of all 30 teams going at it. Don’t get too upset if they override your favorite basketball team on that day. Mind you, the NBA is almost through mid season so nobody will miss them too much for one day.

However, there is a down side to the picture.

Taking so long to reach an agreement has caused a strain on all of the clubs. Teams have little room for error if they want to make playoff runs and each game will have to be sellouts in order to attempt to make up for revenue lost from the lost games.

With pressure to win regular season games, I’m predicting a few clubs pushing player’s trades to give them the best chances to win. I could be wrong but we will see.

Please enjoy all the games that you can, basketball fans. Within the next few weeks, those television stations will be airing all the hockey they possibly can. And yes, this will affect ESPN’s daily top plays countdown.

This may be the perfect time to pick up a new sport to watch because you are about to learn more about hockey than you ever thought you would.

Believeinthechampions,honorLocalheroeswiththesaginawstingOn February 8,

the CIFL Champions, Saginaw Sting, at 7:30 p.m. will take to the field for their first home game of the 2013 season at the

Dow Event Center in Saginaw. On this night they will be honoring the local high school state champions during the half time activities. The Saginaw Sting would like to offer any active military, veterans, police, fire fighters, medical response personnel, rescue workers, and area

Boy, Girl, and Cub Scouts a discounted $8 general admission ticket to the game.

Tickets are now on sale at The Dow Event Center box office. For more information visit www.saginawsting.com, or call 989.714.4354.

advanceautoParts:MonsterJamThe Monster Jam event will be in Saginaw

on February 22, at 7:30 p.m., at Heritage Theater, 303 Johnson, in Saginaw.

Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.

Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.

Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam® shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements – the pit party, racing and freestyle. The pit

party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs.

Tickets begin at $15 for adults and $10 for kids (ages 2 - 12). They are available at The Dow Event Center Box Office, and all Ticketmaster ticket outlets, including online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone 800-745-3000.


Hosted By:

JANUARY 24 • 4pm

Live at the Temple TheatreTICKETS $17 (12 & under just $12)

Call (989) 754 • SHOW• Tons of Detroit Tigers Prize Giveaways!• Meet “PAWS” the detroit tigers mascot

• Q& A with the Team and Coaches• Saginaw High Drumline

• Johnny Burke• Magic Show

• & MORE!

Prince Fielder Luis Marte Melvin Mercedes Brayan Pena Jhonny Peralta Rick Porcello Luke Putkonen Bruce Rondon

Al Alburquerque Alex Avila Duane Below Quintin Berry Casey Crosby Darin Downs Andy Dirks Drew Smyly

Assistant General Manager Al Avila

Coaches Rafael Belliard Tom Brookens Toby Harrah Jeff Jones Mike Rojas

PLAYERSSEE The Team!

Sponsored by:

www.templetheatre.com



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?”

i ama role model

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].

Visit us online at svsu.edu


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