The Michigan Banner August 1, 2013 Edition

Volume 10 Number 15
The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
August 1, 2013
Leading in Diversity
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
Congratulations! Page 4
Vamos Adelante! - LB 1
Networking with Dow LB 3
Checking Out the Art! PAGE 18
Midland Nearly one year ago, Midland County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) and Disability Network of Mid-Michigan (DNMM) formed a joint venture to create a condominium association to give both organizations jointownership of the former Hawkins Printing building on South Saginaw Road, where both organizations have been located for the past four years. On Thursday, July 26, the two organizations held a reception to celebrate the completion of the building purchase and to thank area foundations who contributed to the campaigns success. Participating foundations included the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, the Dow Chemical Company Foundation, the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, the Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations, Members of Midland County Habitat for Humanitys the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation, the Dow Corning Board of Directors (left) join Board Members of Disability Foundation. Network of Mid-Michigan (right) and former building This just feels right, said former building owners Don owners Don and Joann Hawkins (center) for a ribbon and Joann Hawkins. Were happy to sell our building to two cutting ceremony commemorating the building sale. organizations who do so much good for our community. We started this partnership with Disability Network four years ago, said MCHFH Executive Director Jennifer Chappell. Its wonderful to see what happens when the community supports the important work of two non-profits. The savings from this purchase will allow Habitat to provide significantly more Midland County families safe, decent, and affordable housing. This collaboration will help both agencies substantially increase the investment of our respective resources back into the community, said DNMM Executive Director David Emmel. The savings generated from the purchase of our building will increase our ability to provide needed services for people with disabilities, reaffirming our commitment to building accessible and inclusive communities. Midland County Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing by building decent, affordable housing through a partnership of volunteers and Midland County residents in need. For more information, visit www.midlandhabitat.org. Disability Network of Mid-Michigan is a consumer-run, grassroots disability organization dedicated to promoting independence for all people with disabilities. Disability Networks goal is to change societal attitudes about people with disabilities and to provide an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can experience and contribute based on their interests, skills, and desires. For more information, visit www.dnmm.org. Congratulations Mr. Buckley, to you and the Michigan Banner on serving the Saginaw Community and beyond for the last 10 years. You have truly made a difference by reporting and communicating on things that truly matter to the citizens of our city, state and nation. Even with enormous change taking place over the years, you have managed to adapt and continue to communicate when major newspapers could no longer maintain their standard of Rev. Drs. Roosevelt production and communication was lessened. and Nurame Austin SEE P 2, Congratulations
Disability Network and Midland Habitat for Humanity Celebrate Successful Capital Campaign
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World Youth Day Rio 2013 Brings Youth Together!

World Youth Day (WYD) is a gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is a meeting to build and strengthen the bonds of faith, friendship and hope, symbolizing the union between people of different cultures and countries. It all started in 1984, by Pope John Paul II. The International Meeting of Youth, during the Holy Year of Redemption, took place in St Peters Square, at the Vatican. Since the youth received the Cross from Great Pope John Paul II, it has been carried around by young people in a pilgrimage throughout the world, visiting various countries and parts of our globe.
Saginaw Township Police Department National Night Out

This years event will be held on August 6, at the Saginaw Township Soccer Complex, located at 3575 McCarty Road, between Bay and Mackinaw Roads. National Night Out will run from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. . For further information, please contact Saginaw Township Police Officer Chris Fredenburg by email at cfredenburg@saginawtownship.net or at (989) 791-7210.
FROM Page 1, Congratulations Your focus has been on accurate reflection of issues and current events that directly affect people everywhere. We have seen the City and County of Saginaw change in many ways over the last 50 plus years. Change is inevitable; however, what has not changed is the manner in which The Michigan Banner continues to shine in disseminating news that is relevant, and timely, to its stakeholders. Please accept our congratulations and best wishes for continued success in the years to come. Rev. Drs. Roosevelt and Nurame Austin
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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989.753-3475 publisher@michiganbanner.com Office Hours: Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Publisher Jerome Buckley Senior Editor R. L. Buckley Circulation & Distribution: Staff Marketing & Sales Staff Sales Staff Mission: The Michigan Banner operates and serves as a print and online media venue committed to educating, informing and enlightening our readership regarding events and news that directly and indirectly affect the communities regionally and globally. Furthermore, to serve as a catalyst and a link for cultivating young adults as entrepreneurial and business leaders for the future. Disclaimer: The Michigan Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, error, misspellings and false advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the newspaper are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Michigan Banner newspaper. The Michigan Banner reserves the right to edit, change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper. Deadlines: 2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month Submission Procedure: Mailed or e-mailed Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF www.themichiganbanner.com Facebook.com/themichiganbanner Twitter.com/MichiganBanner Blog: www.themichiganbanner.wordpress.com Michigan Banner Classified Call 989-753-3475 or go online at themichiganbanner@gmail.com
Bishop Harry Jackson: Obamas Race Speech Was Balm of Healing for Blacks
By Napp Nazworth, Christian Post Reporter Presidents Barack Obamas July 18 speech about race and the Zimmerman verdict was great, said Bishop Harry Jackson, normally a strong critic of Obama, because it was like a balm of healing to blacks who feel left out. The Civil Rights Movement was led by the Church, changed hearts, then laws. Today were trying to get politicians to do what only what the Church can do, and, more or less, thats what the president said, remarked Jackson, chairman of the High Impact Leadership Coalition and senior pastor of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Md., in a recent panel discussion on PBS The Newshour. Moderator Jeffrey Brown appeared surprised to hear Jackson praise Obama: Most issues with the president, you dont agree, because we have talked about this on the program before. Yes, but I think [Obama] did a great job, Jackson responded. The speech was unscheduled. It was not written ahead of time and a teleprompter was not used. Rather, Obama took the Bishop Harry Jackson (Photo: Hope podium during the usual scheduled press briefing to, as he put Connexion Orlando via The Christian Post) it in his opening remarks, expand on my thoughts a little bit. Obama spoke about what it is like to be a black male in the United States and to often be treated with suspicion by strangers. And I dont want to exaggerate this, he said, but those sets of experiences inform how the African American community interprets what happened one night in Florida. And its inescapable for people to bring those experiences to bear. Obama praised the work of the judge and jury in the trial: The judge conducted the trial in a professional manner. The prosecution and the defense made their arguments. The juries were properly instructed that in a case such as this reasonable doubt was relevant, and they rendered a verdict. And once the jury has spoken, thats how our system works. Obama also called for nonviolence (demonstrations were scheduled for later that day): I think its understandable that there have been demonstrations and vigils and protests, and some of that stuff is just going to have to work its way through, as long as it remains nonviolent. If I see any violence, then I will remind folks that that dishonors what happened to Trayvon Martin and his family. And, he said that these issues should mostly be dealt with at the state and local level, not some grand, new federal program. Jackson believes Obama was mostly talking to blacks with the speech, and added that he wished he had spoken more also to whites. SEE P 4, Bishop Harry Jackson
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Congratulations
Dear Lynn and Jerome Buckley Congratulations on your tenth year as publisher of the Michigan Banner. The Jacobs Ladder Ministries membership and the Allen family join Lady Frances and me in saluting you for the standard of excellence you have maintained during these years. We also thank God for the outstanding service that you have provided to this community and region during this decade.
Pastor Dempsey and Lady Frances Allen
Congratulations
We take this moment to celebrate and commemorate The Michigan Banner for their steadfast commitment The Best to the Great Lakes Bay Place to be Region. We salute you and on a Sunday the extraordinary vision Morning required to make this dream Dr. Marvin T. Smith a reality. Your commitment to Empower Communities and Change Lives has certainly provided many of the citizens with substantive and relevant information. As a viable community resource The Banner continues to make a substantive difference and invaluable contributions to the knowledge base of our citizens. For ten years you have challenged us to think critically regarding the issues confronting our community and we look forward to many more. Some have gone so far as to reference The Banner as a Thinkers Guide. Again, God Bless you and many thanks for your continued commitment. Dr. Marvin T. Smith Pastor of Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church
Scripturally the number ten is represented in the Hebrew tongue by the word Yod (a closed hand). This signifies that Law will be ushered in by Divine Order, God shall show His hand in your tenth year at the helm of the Michigan Banner as never before. Ten also represents Testimony and Responsibility; always tell of how God has brought you over, finally know that what God has called you to do He is faithful and well able to see you through......pursue that higher calling! Gods best to you and the staff of the Michigan Banner, Pastor Dempsey Allen
Congratulations
To Jerome Buckley and the Michigan Banner, I write to congratulate you on a decade of publishing success. Ten years of success in any business is a testament to superb leadership and wise management. In spite of the competition you have succeeded. This means you have found a niche and/or you have found a need and filled it. Either way keep up the good work. As we approach the next decade, may the tenacity and focus that brought you to this point guide you during the next ten years. I feel confident you can and will do it. Sincerely, David M. Hall
FROM P 3, Bishop Harry Jackson White people, Jackson said, saw the speech as divisive, but for blacks the speech served to heal wounds. He recalled being on a radio show earlier that day in which whites were all upset because they see this as divisive as opposed to giving a little bit of a balm of healing to black people who feel left out. Jackson also called on the Church to increase its efforts to address the problems associated with racism. I think that we, as the Church (I dont want to be pejorative or negative) we havent stepped up at the level we should, he said. I think black, young men, with broken homes, need surrogate families instead of gangs, Jackson added. I think churches and groups like 100 Black Men are prepared to take up the slack, but one little organization wont do it. We need multiple churches. In my view, we need black, white, Hispanic churches working in tough urban areas together. And we cant let this thing called racism divide us. The entire segment can be viewed at http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ bb/nation/july-dec13/race_07-25.html Source: www.christianpost.com
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The Latino Banner Vamos Adelante
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Happy 10th Anniversary to The Michigan Banner -- The Latino Banner

Achievement is one of those things that help shape an individual. With the Michigan Banner -- the Latino Banner, their achievements have had the ripple effect of influencing and shape the community with their upto-date, relevant information to our community. And this year with the addition of Rosa Morales, and the Latino Banner, they have truly made a commitment to provide a diversified publication that will educate and inform. Behind every great publication is a great person, leading the charge. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Buckley for some years now, and it has been an honor, and a privilege to work with him on community projects throughout the region. I wish you 100 or more years. This community is so fortunate to have you and the Michigan Banner -- the Latino Banner! I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Monica B. Reyes, Director SVSU Office of Continuing Ed & Professional Development Associate Director Center for Business & Economic Development
Somos Hispanos Welcomes New Host
seasons. Cynthia Reyes, who left the show at the end of the 2012-2013 season will pursue educational goals and spend more time with her family.
There will be a new face at Somos Hispanos this fall. Delta College faculty member Santiago Peregrino will take over as host and producer for Q-TVs monthly Hispanic news magazine starting in September. Peregrino has long been involved with the show. He served on the Somos Hispanos advisory board for several years. He also served as interim host and producer on the first two episodes of the 2012-2013
Until we get equality in education, we wont have an equal society. Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Twenty-Somethings Less Financially Independent

MA - Financial independence is even more elusive than it was two years ago for 20-somethings coming of age amid global economic uncertainty. Millennials with at least some college education who claim to be totally independent decreased 26 percent in 2013 (17 percent) compared to 2011 (23 percent), according to the second nationwide survey by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). Many of my peers suffer from a failure-tolaunch syndrome directly related to the surge in unemployment during the Great Recession and slow pace of recovery, said Mekael Teshome, economist at The PNC Financial Services Group. It is not a lack of ambition we are seeing in these data. It is more about a lack of opportunity that has hindered many young adults progress against their professional and financial objectives. More than half (58 percent) of 20-29 yearolds with some college rate themselves behind where they expected to be in terms of financial success, a 26 percent increase since 2011. However, for many of these children of babyboomers, optimism remains high; 60 percent of those who do not identify as totally independent are determined to be independent soon. The second PNC Financial Independence Survey sought insights into the financial mindset of 20-29 year-olds who are establishing their careers in a highly competitive job market in the shadows of the global recession. The unique study compares responses both within the age group and among those with and without higher education. Path to Financial Independence The top three factors identified by 20-somethings as essential to achieving financial independence are: Paying the bills (78 percent): While paying ones own living expenses is considered essential to achieving financial independence, only six in 10 (60 percent) of those aged 25-29 have achieved that milestone. Obtaining full-time job in preferred profession (59 percent): Only one third (35 percent) of 25-29 year-olds surveyed described their current job as an established position in their chosen field while 71 percent had expected to hit this milestone already. Hard work (64 percent), experience (58 percent) and education (57 percent) are the factors that 20-somethings believe did or will help get that elusive, preferred Moving out of parents home (55 percent): Forty percent of all 20-somethings and more than one-fourth (28 percent) of 25-29 year olds still live with parents or other relatives. There are also more mamas boys (44 percent) than daddys little girls (37 percent) when it comes to still living with parents. Twenty-somethings tend to have fewer skills than their older counterparts and generally earn less as well, which makes it especially difficult for them to cope with a competitive job market and steer their lives in the direction they hoped, Teshome said. Findings: Achievement, Realism, Stress, Education Better Off: Only 53 percent say they are better off financially than their parents were at this age. Hispanics are more likely than others to say that they are better off than the previous generation. Those with some college education are more likely to say they are better off. Optimism Turns to Realism: While most 20-somethings tend to be optimistic about their future, a new element of realism sets in SEE LB 3, Twenty-Somethings job.
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Hispanic Access Foundation Awarded a Grant From CDC

Washington - Of all the cancers, breast cancer is the primary killer of Latino women in the U.S., while colorectal cancer is the second most common among men and women. Yet, survival rates improve dramatically with early detection, which is why the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) has launched a four-market campaign to educate Hispanics about the prevention and early detection of breast and colorectal cancers. Poor health outcomes, unfortunately, are a common reality in the Hispanic community, said Maite Arce, president of HAF. Whether its the lack of having a primary doctor or access to health care in general, through education we can empower Latinos to become advocates for their health. Titled Together We Can Defeat Cancer and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the effort will include dozens of free educational workshops, a PSA campaign and toll-free helpline to connect Hispanics to the resources they need. The campaign focuses on Latinos in New York, Rio Grande Valley, Houston, and Miami. The main purpose is to emphasize that women over 40 years of age should be screened for breast cancer regularly, while both men and women over the age of 50 should be screened for colorectal cancer. Not all screenings are cost prohibitive and in some cases even the uninsured can receive screenings, but early detection leads to improved survival rates for most everyone. With the Hispanic population projected to nearly double by 2050, the immediate need to address the knowledge and behaviors within this community is paramount, said Anita McFarlane, MPH, Director of Grants and Public Policy at the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. This project will help us increase the understanding of preventive health care within the Hispanic community and put them on the path to greater health outcomes. Key partners in this initiative include the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the New York Hospital Queens, University of Texas School of Public Health, Miami-Dade Area Health Education Center, lay health educators and other nonprofit organizations. For a list of dates and locations of workshops or for more information regarding early detection and this campaign, visit http:// www.hispanicaccess.org.
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Mentoring in Medicine Invites Middle and High School Students to Join Free Virtual Science Camp
New York - Mentoring in Medicine is conducting a free two-week online summer camp which offers middle school and high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to various careers in medicine and learn advanced biology in a fun and interactive setting. A typical 3-hour session is composed of two 45-minute lectures that include activities such as journaling, interactive games and watching motivational videos. Students will be able to learn how to take vital signs and understand advanced human biology concepts related to the cardiovascular system. Participation in the Mentoring in Medicine Virtual Science Summer camp requires a computer (Windows or Mac with a minimum 2GB of RAM) and internet connection. Each interactive session will be broadcast live. In addition, the webcasts will be recorded for viewing at a later date. The mission of Mentoring in Medicine is to diversify the workforce by exposing underrepresented students to careers in health organization based in New York City. It is dedicated to academic enrichment, leadership development, community service and mentoring urban students interested in pursuing a healthcare profession. The organization offers students hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare occupations through their educational and mentoring programs. Over the past seven years, Mentoring in Medicine outreach efforts have reached approximately 50,000 students, parents, and professionals. Nearly 800 health care professionals: doctors, dentists, podiatrists, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, researchers, and health administrators, have worked together to assist youth to strategically prepare an educational plan so they can obtain their goal of becoming a health professional, in addition to encouraging healthy living. The free virtual science camp will be held on August 5, to August 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. EST. To register visit http://mimvc2.eventbrite.com.
Mentoring in Medicine Participants care. There is a critical shortage of minority physicians and other healthcare professionals. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, while racial and ethnic minorities make up approximately 25 percent of the U.S. population, they make up only six percent of practicing physicians and only 12 percent of U.S. medical school graduates. Mentoring in Medicine (www. MedicalMentor.org) is a national nonprofit
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Latino Folk Tales Exhibition at Marshall Fredericks Museum

A unique exhibition of 65 framed original artworks from twelve well-known artists opened at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Saginaw Valley State University, on Tuesday, July 9, and will run through September 14, 2013. The exhibition features original illustrations from bilingual Latino folk tales published in childrens picture books. Twelve award winning artists focus their lively imaginations, distinctive styles, and colorful palettes to bring the stories alive. The illustrations enhance stories collected from many Spanish-speaking regions including Mexico, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Central America and South America. The exhibition features world-renowned artists Leovigildo Martinez, Maya Christina Gonzalez, Lulu Delacre, Lucia and Gloria Perez, Felipe Dvalos-Gonzlez, Beatriz Vidal, Honorio Robledo, Esau Andrade Valencia, Amy Crdova, Susan Guevara, and Raul Coln. Their story-telling art can be seen in The First Tortilla, Juan and the Jackalope, The Bossy Gallito, Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel, How the Rainbow Was Made, and a kaleidoscope of other Latino folk tales featured in this exhibition. Exhibition wall labels are in Spanish and English. The Latino Folk Tales: Cuentos Populares Art by Latino Artists is the first exhibition by Latino artists the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum has hosted. We are delighted that Museum board member Jim Jaime and other local Latino residents are involved in planning the opening reception, said Museum Director Marilyn Wheaton. As a member of the exhibition committee, I am excited to do my part to help plan the opening reception on Thursday, July 11. As a member of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Hispanic Business Association, I encourage the entire community to not only come to the opening reception but to visit the Latino Folk Tales exhibition. It is a once in a life time opportunity to experience an amazing display of beautiful Latino artwork, said Jim Jaime. The exhibition was curated and organized by Sylvia Nissley, Sarasota, FL and made available by Smith Kramer Traveling Exhibitions, Kansas City, MO. This exhibition is supported in part by Michigan Pipe & Valve, Robert Sidney, and the Great Lakes Bay Regional Hispanic Business Association. For more information about the exhibition, call 989.964.7125 or visit the Museums website at www.marshallfredericks.org. The Museum is open Monday Friday, 11 a.m. 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dow Chemical Networking Day with the Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Instititute Photo Credit - Great Lakes Hispanic Leadership Institute
Western Michigan University Assistance Migrant Program is Recruiting Students

The College Assistance Migrant Program will benefit students who have worked in seasonal farm work or at least have one parent who has worked in seasonal farm work, or if the student was a migrant at anytime, the student can also benefit from WMU-CAMP. Applications for CAMP for the fall semester 2013 are still being accepted. For additional information, contact the CAMP recruiter at Western Michigan, Gustavo Echavarria, at gustavo.echavarria@wmich.edu FROM LB 1, Twenty-Somethings for many around 25 years of age as they display less optimism about issues like paying off debt, finding a career they love and their general financial future. Great Expectations: Though more likely to be financially independent, those in their mid-to-late twenties are more likely to describe themselves as behind expectations than are 20-24 year olds. Females (64 percent) are far more likely than males (43 percent) to describe themselves as behind expectations. Stress Factors: Twenty-somethings find financial issues most stressful, particularly a perceived lack of financial security (23 percent), followed by uncertainty of finding a job (17 percent). The College Advantage: Higher education matters when it comes to identifying oneself as having a high level of financial independence. Only 36 percent with a high-school education rate themselves as financially independent compared to 50 percent of those with a college degree. Those with more education are more optimistic on every measure than are those with only high school, regardless of age. Source; PNC Financial Group
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Intersection of Business & Wealth

John R. Burt Enterprises Welcomes Kelly Lyvere as Brand Manager
Mrs. Lyvere has joined John R. Burt Enterprises as the Brand Manager. The John R. Burt Enterprises family of companies includes EXCEPTIONAL Metals, Plastatech Engineering, Ltd., Oscoda Plastics, Inc., and TIP-TOP Screw Manufacturing, Inc. She will be responsible for the brand development, communication goals and marketing plans for John R. Burt Enterprises to ensure business growth across all business units. Since the launch of her career, Lyvere has written grants in the non-profit sector to secure funding for program development as well as provided communication support for a global Fortune 500 company. She comes from Dow Chemical, where she served as the Lead Communications Specialist for several downstream, raw material businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saginaw Valley State University with dual majors in Communications and Professional & Technical Writing; she resides in Saginaw, Michigan.
Security Credit Union Names Susan Thomas Executive Assistant to the President
Flint-based Security Credit Union (SCU) has named Susan Thomas executive assistant to the president. Thomas, a 24-year veteran at the credit union, most recently served as the assistant vice president of marketing. In her new position, Thomas provides support to SCU President and CEO Christopher Estes and assists with the coordination and facilitation of all SCU Board of Directors functions. Susans innate organizational skills are unmatchable, said Christopher Estes, SCU president and CEO. As SCUs former assistant vice president of marketing, Susans experience in managing public relations and marketing initiatives will be useful as she takes on her new role. I look forward to working more closely with Susan as my executive assistant. Thomas is a resident of Durand, and holds a bachelors degree in business administration from The University of Michigan-Flint. Headquartered in Flint, Mich., Security Credit Union has been committed to providing secure, convenient and personalized service since 1949. With more than 49,000 members and 9 convenient locations, SCU serves the financial needs of the communities of Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties. SCU members receive quality service and exceptional value when choosing SCU as their trusted financial partner. For more information, visit www.securitycu.org , or call (810) 2352322 or toll-free at (800) 373-2333.
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure. Colin Powell
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The Seven Sins of Career Management Leadership

womens programming, Rehmann, will describe the seven deadly sins women often make in their careers and how to overcome them. The event will be held on Friday, August 9, 12 p.m., to 1:30 p.m., at the Horizons Conference Center, located at 6200 State Street, in Saginaw. The
cost is $15 for Inforum, and WILMM members, nonmembers $20. For registration or information about Inforum, a leading professional organization for women visit www.inforummichigan.org., or call 877.633.3500.
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PUBLIC NOTICE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) Fiscal Year 2014 - 2016 Overall Goal for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation at 49 CFR 26.45 titled, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs, the MDOT announces its overall goal for DBE Program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014-2016. MDOT proposes the adoption of an overall DBE goal of 9.00 percent for FY 2014-2016. The department projects that the recommended overall DBE goal of 9.00 percent for FY 2014-2016 will be met through race-neutral (2.00 percent) and race-conscious (7.00 percent) means. Race-neutral participation occurs when contractors use a DBE firm on a project with no DBE participation requirement. Race-conscious projects have a DBE percentage requirement. This proposed 9.00 percent goal will be reviewed by the Michigan State Transportation Commission at its August 22, 2013, meeting to be held at 9 a.m. at: MDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Auditorium 2700 E. Airport Service Drive, 1st floor Lansing, Michigan
Starting a Business
Marlette - The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region is will offer a Starting a Business seminar at ThumbWorks! at 3270 Wilson in Marlette from 1 to 4 p.m. August 6, and November 14. This seminar, formerly titled Fundamentals of Starting a Business, is designed for individuals who are considering selfemployment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with other necessary steps to getting started. 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. Seminar sponsors are ThumbWorks! and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region hosted by Delta College Corporate Services. Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access business resources online at www.misbtdc.org or regional services of the Great Lakes Bay Region (serving Arenac, Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties) by visiting www.misbtdc. org/GreatLakesBay or calling 989.686.9597. Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MISBTDC.GreatLakesBay. The MI-SBTDC is a partner program of the U.S. Small Business Administration and provides one-on-one confidential, nocost business counseling services by certified business consultants, business education, information-based planning and technology commercialization to new and existing businesses throughout Michigans 83 counties. The MI-SBTDC is located at the Grand Valley State University, Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As host of the MI-SBTDC State Headquarters, the Seidman College of Business oversees the eleven-region MI-SBTDC network. Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access the services of their nearest MI-SBTDC by calling 616.331.7480 or visiting www.misbtdc.org.
MDOT will again seek public comment on this goal in 2015 and 2016. Comments or requests for information regarding how this goal was established may be submitted until noon on Aug. 23, 2013, to: Nicholas Sundberg Office of Business Development Michigan Department of Transportation 425 W. Ottawa St. P.O. Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48909 Attn: FY 2014-2016 DBE Goal Fax: 517-335-6859 E-mail: sundbergn@michigan.gov
Michigan Rock n Rib Fest Sponsored by Garber Chrysler

SMG management is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new FirstMerit Event Park, 300 Johnson Street, in Saginaw across the street from The Dow Event Center with its first annual Michigan Rock n Rib Festival, August 16 to 18. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on August 16, with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. After the ceremony the festival will be open to the public. Admission is $5 each day and includes parking in any of The Dow Event Center SMG managed facilities. Schedule: Friday, August 16, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission tickets are on sale at The Dow Event Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, Charge-by-Phone (800)745-3000 and all Ticketmaster Outlets including Wal-Mart Stores.
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SAMSA, Inc. Announces Window 8 Class for Residential Users

SAMSA Tech Shop, located at 229 W. Wackerly Road, in Midland, will present a Windows 8 class for residential users! The class will be held Thursday, August 22, at 10 a.m. and limited to the first 24 people to signup. The class is designed to help you learn about Windows 8 and provide tips to ease the transition into the new operating system. There is no fee for the class, but you will need to register prior to the event, and have a laptop with Windows 8. The class will be held at the Central Michigan Global Campus, in Saginaw at 6200 State Street, Suite 3. This event is not sponsored by Central Michigan University. Participants are asked to list any areas of major concern when they register so these areas can be addressed in the class. Registration can be found at www.samsa.com/ class. For additional information call 989-7900507, or visit www.samsa.com/techshop/.
Entrepreneur Chooses MichAGAIN

Mt. Pleasant- MichAGAIN.org says it perfectly, Land of Opportunity. Live it firsthand. That is exactly what the Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMURC) incubator graduate Institutional Liquidities (ILQ) is doing. ILQ is one of only 12 companies in the United States with an investment banking license to trade commodities and foreign exchange, and they have officially chosen to continue their operations right here in Michigan. In 2009, the founder of ILQ connected with the CMURC, located in the Mt. Pleasant SmartZone, to begin pulling the pieces together to launch a financial brokerage in Mt. Pleasant. In 2010, the startup had 6 employees, and today they have created over 40 high-growth jobs with half of which are CMU alumni or enrolled students. The Mt. Pleasant SmartZone and the CMURCs business incubator was an attractive asset when ILQ was looking to locate due to the industrys extremely high barriers to entry. ILQ is a prime example of what a business incubator can do for an entrepreneur, explained President and CEO of the CMURC Erin OBrien. We are able to support the company with human capital, all while keeping costs of a company low while they build the foundations to their businesses. Had ILQ located in a large city, there would have ten times the monthly burn rate before they had been able to gain their licensure. To continue as the Comeback State, Michigan must continue to encourage these types of successful, high-tech, high-growth startup companies to form, grow, and remain in the great state. Institutional Liquidity (ILQ) is a retail foreign exchange dealer. They are a regulated Forex Dealer Member which is in the financial market for the trading of currencies. From 2010 to July 2013, ILQ utilized facilities and services of the CMURC. CMURC is a nonprofit business incubator focused on advancing economic development in the community by leveraging the resources of Central Michigan University, the Mount Pleasant SmartZone and its local, regional and statewide partners to accelerate the success of entrepreneurs, growing businesses and jobs. CMURC is a single source of contact that provides physical space and essential business services that supports emerging businesses.
Over the last year, the Great Lakes Bay economic development collaborative (Region 5 includes Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw counties), has been working to make it easier for property owners to make energy efficiency and solar energy improvements. An overview of the projects and initiatives is outlined below with the full description attached to this email. Solar Ready Communities: Addresses the
Great Lakes Bay Going Green
key barriers to adopt solar from the municipality perspective. Improvements to streamline the process include more accessible information, simplified permitting, and consistent planning and zoning. Aggregate Solar Purchasing: Initiative to further lower the cost of solar by using the bulk purchasing method for commercial property owners. We are still looking for interested property owners to take part in the aggregated
purchase with an installation to be completed by the end of 2013. PACE District: Learn about a new way to finance energy efficiency improvements that could be available in your community very soon. For more information, contact Natalie Schiefer at 989-754-8222 x 234 or email nschiefer@saginawfuture.com.
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Business Directory
Authors W. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com Auto 2 Fresh Detail Kenny Jackson 300 N. Niagara Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-239-7012 Labadie Olds 711 S. Euclid Bay City, MI 48706 Terry Reed Sales Professional 989-667-2000 Ext. 341 Direct 989-460-0341 Fax 989-667-0103 E-mail terry.reed@labadieauto.com Website www.labadieauto.com McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Leon V. Washington Sales & Leasing Professional 989-790-5155 Leonwa1@yahoo.com Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Gil Johnson, President 4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48603 989.792.1700 1.800.479.8651 Bakeries Lighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099 Banquet Facilities Rowan - West Facility 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-3475 Beauty Sports Barbershop 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-992-2600 Unique Cuts & Massage 1502 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-327-2338 Unique Cuts II 3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601 989-327-2338 Business Solutions The Growth Coach Cal Talley, Owner 293 Provincial Ct. #78 989-401-6229 C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com www.The GrowthCoach.com Cleaning Services Extreme Carpet & Upholstery William & Denise Murphy - Owners Commercial & Residential Janitorial Services 989-753-3335 Best Choice Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning 989-316-8327 bestchoicefmandcc@hotmail.com Community Centers and Services First Ward Community Services 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-0411 Computer Services PCS Computer Systems, Inc. Business/Residential Specialize in Point of Sale Solutions 6065 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604 989-249-7565 Construction Kingdom Builders Jim Shafley, President 2210 Annesley Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989. 948.8094 www.kingdombuildersmi.org Consultants EnviCare Consulting, Inc. Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President 2809 Blairmont Drive Midland, MI 48622 989.839.9177 www.envicareinc.com Dentists Jack W. Nash, DDS Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry 1320 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-752-1200 Fashion Where Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs Sundays Best Yvonne Ellison/Milliner Phone 989-529-4193 E-mail: yeellison@aol.com Financial City 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 sbibbs@saginaw-mi.com Florists Erikas Flowers 214 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9330 www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com Food & Dining Spencers Route 46 Spence Dambro Proprietor 5530 Gratiot 989-793-3400 Saginaw, MI 48638 www.spencersfinefood.com Funeral Homes Deisler Funeral Home 2233 Hemmeter Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603 989.799.1151 Graphics/Digital TBF Graphics Digital 803 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-752-5540 TBFGRAPHICS.COM TBFDIGITAL.COM Heating and Cooling HORIZON Azola Williams 989-755-8650 Business 989-233-3295 Cell Home Care Services Comforcare 320 S. washington Ave. Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607 Photography E.B. Studio 212 Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-397-4144 Quality Photo 124 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-790-8130 Publications David Hall Crimiel Publications LLC POB 20061 Saginaw, Michigan 48602 Restaurants Brother Arthurs Fish & More 2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200 Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001 Savoy Bar & Grill 127 S. Franklin Street Saginaw, MI 48607 989.754.9660 Retailers GREEKS R US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 riggins52@charter.net Scrap Iron - Metals Clinkston & Sons Inc. 1319 S. 15th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.752.3072 www.clinkston.com Shoe Repair Morgans Shoe Repair 308 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-754-6155 Tailors Executive Tailoring Christopher E. Eddington Master Tailor 418 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-791-0037 chrissgnw@aol.com 24 hour service Tax Services Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Service/ERO e-file 2127 Ledyard Saginaw, MI 48601 Business - 989-443-0115 Fax 989-752-1467 rmcduffy@aol.com Transportation McFadden Charter Service, LLC Howard McFadden 1200 E. Moore Rd. Saginaw, Michigan 989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461 Howard bigmac@charter.net
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Anger
Everything happens for a reason, but they are all blessings Darrion By Darrion Y.E.A.R. Media Intern
Reconsider
By Margarett Y.E.A.R. Media Intern
Dont let the streets that youre from block the road that youre traveling. Kids are looking at a treasure, but gold it is lacking. They see the money and are blinded to the violence, people get hurt and they suffer in silence. To be a gang member youll have to sell drugs. Youll be put in jail and classified as a thug. Your family will be disappointed their dreams of your success are done. They dont think much of you because you decided to hold a gun. Are you willing to sacrifice your future to take someones life? does anyone deserve to lose their due to a senseless strife? Being in a gang can cause you to live in vain-that, and rhyming a poem, can lock you in chains. Everyday children are taken from their families -- the streets are greedy. They shove money in their faces to blind them from whats in their future. Instead of getting an education at school youre learning now to kill, steal, and deal. Instead of helping our world, youre hurting it-whether you are selling drugs to someones mother, and her problems has her abandon her children, or killing somebodys brother whos at the wrong place at the wrong time. There are only three places for gang members-- the streets, prison, or morgue. Arent you tired? Tired of seeing your community disappearing. Anyone can join a gang and fall into what society expects-- the real challenge is to prove the world wrong. Show them all youre more than a stereotype. Set an example for the youth of your community. Dont make the mistake of ruining your life for a quick buck. Dont let the streets that youre from block the road that youre traveling.
Anger is all the things you having going through your head.
Most of the time, a lot of people have built up of all the pain, and sadness from the past.
Anger because
Sometimes when people fight their past and dangerous thoughts of Anger it leads to depression and that could lead to somebody killing themselves or somebody else. A lot of times when people refuse to stop fighting with other people are because they are letting some Anger out. A person like me has builded up Anger. I smile through everything I go through, even after everything that has happened in my life. I lost some close people to me and seen some crazy stuff so I dont really express myself to no oneso, I dont tell nobody nothing. The only time I let nger is on out the football field.
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O? PPORTUNITY
By James Y.E.A.R. Media Intern
Criticism
By Moneek Y.E.A.R. Media Intern I like criticism it makes me stronger. It makes me push harder to reach more success. People may think criticism will bring me down, but youre just building my confidence.
There are opportunities everywhere, but people just dont take advantage of them. Opportunities do not last forever so when you see an opportunity you must go after it. However, a lot of people tend to overlook opportunities. Taking one opportunity might open the door to many other opportunities, and once all those doors open its on you where you choose to go. Or you can watch your opportunity fly by and just be content where you are in your life as of right now. But mesee meI want better. I refuse to let opportunities pass me by. I am a young adult male, and I have the opportunity to live a long successful life, and I plan to
While youre putting me down, Im just building myself up. People may think that they are hurting me, but youre making me more tuff. Its good that other people see your wrong doing. But Im not going to give up Im going to keep pursuing. My dreams are beyond this world. Nothing can comparefinding someone as unique as me is something thats very rare.
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Anticipation/Anticipating
Anticipation is an emotion involving pleasure in considering, or worries of possibilities. Anticipating can be a scary thing-something bad could happen. MyQuan, Y.E.A.R. Media Intern
Confidence
Confidence is a lot more than just focusing on looks to get attention. It comes from deep inside you to make you brave about doing things. Julian Y.E.A.R. Media Intern

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Lishays Letter to the Young Person

By Lishay Y.E.A.R. Media Intern There are a lot of young kids that maybe can relate to my life. I know how it feels, and I know how it impacts your life because I have been there. Not having a mom or dad in your life and trying to turn to some nurturing, but its not there. Late night cries, bad nightmares, and wondering why this had to happen to me. Living with secrets you want to tell, but youre scared to because some human might hurt you for speaking up. Pain runs deeper than the ocean because you want to tell your story, but you dont think anyone would understand or anyone would listen. Well, Im here to listen; Im here to cry with you, I m here to give advice. My dad is dead and I never knew him. I was adopted at two and I didnt know my mom until formula was away from mouth. I had a HORRIBLE life and its hard to explain, but have you ever laid in your bed at night and kept asking yourself am I going to wind up like them? Do they love me? Do they care how I feel? Have you ever got on your knees, and kept crying ,and praying to God asking him to help youto get you out of your struggle. I was you before, but I had to forgive them. I never would forget about it, but I dont want to have grudges-- even though-- I want too. With snot tissue around my bed, I felt like I was in a little depression. But God came in and showed me that Im not my parents, Im Lishay, I can make a difference, and to follow in His footsteps, and He will lead me in the right path. Its ok to cry. Its ok to call on God, its ok to have questions. Im 18 years old and I still havent had closure with my mom. But its okay because she is missing out on the bright smart intelligent woman I have grown to be. Dont feel like youre alone because you are not. Hold your head up young person you are not alone. You are not the only one dealing with thisyou are not the only one that had lonely nights. Be successful even if nobody wants you too. It is not too late to speak up. And in the end always remember you will make it out on top. You have my word. Love Lishay
Zechariah God Has Remembered

By Zack Y.E.A.R. Media Intern Blessings come in all forms, and God has blessed everyone by giving them life. Whoever thinks or said that God hasnt blessed them is a lie. I am blessed because my name is from the bible, Zechariah, God Has Remembered. Living in Saginaw is a blessing, even though, it is not safe for kids in the streets, but it is a blessing to know where you come from.
Right now I can use a blessing small or big.

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Dreaming
By Katarina Y.E.A.R. Media Intern Are our dreams what pushes us, or are they what eventually discourage us? We dream when were awake. We dream when were asleep. Is there a difference between the two? Everyones dream is bigger than themselves. What will dreaming big get us? We work our whole lives to reach our dreams. In the end what will that get us? Working for what? I heard this analogy once, were all caterpillars climbing on top of each other, but when we reach the top theres nothing more there than what we had before. And the caterpillars at the top never tell the ones at the bottom there is nothing there. So what will dreaming get us? It doesnt bring happinessonly fantasies. Copyright 2013
Title - THIS IS MY YEAR! Photo Credit: Y.E.A.R. Media Interns, Darquarius and Marcques Photo Credit: Y.E.A.R. Media Intern Ms. Cora Hegler , HadiziWrights,LLC., Creative Media & Fine Art, visits Y.E.A.R. Media Interns at the Michigan Banner Photo Credit: Y.E.A.R. Media Intern

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Y.E.A.R. Youth Entering Saginaw Valley State University For Campus Tour Y.E.A.R. Youth Visiting Delta College
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Y.E.A.R. Youth at Food Giveaway sponsored by Parishioners on Patrol along with Dow Corning & Tangela Weaver
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Public Libraries of Saginaw August Events
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND BEAT THE HEAT MOVIE
Come get the scoop about Claytor Library, 1410 N. 12th! Claytor will be hosting an ice-cream social including party games, a meet and greet, and an information session about the libraries services on Tuesday, August 6, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy tasty ice cream at the program! Join us for a Beat the Heat Movie on Wednesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center. So grab your friends, bring a blanket to sit on, and join us in our air-conditioned space. Snacks and pop will be provided. Movies will be shown on our large screen. No registration is necessary.
ld Travel the Wor m e o h t a e r e h t h g i r

PASSPORT DAYS Join the fun at our Cultural Celebrations! KIDS ADVENTURE
Thursdays at Noon Free with admission but reservations are required Stop by the Castle, grab your passport and explore Australia, Hawaii, Japan and China! Free with admission but reservations required.
July 18 July 25 Aug. 1 Aug. 8
Native American Culture Russian Culture African-American Culture European Culture
Saturday, July 20 1-3 p.m.

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500 Federal Avenue | Saginaw, MI 48607 | 989.752.2861 www.castlemuseum.org
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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

Dr. Jack Nash has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. To ask Dr. Nash dental questions write to him at: Dr. Jack W. Nash, POB 1442, Saginaw, MI 48607, or email him at Drjacknash@aol.com. All opinions discussed in these articles are those of Dr. Nash; treatment options should be discussed with an individuals personal dentist. Dear Dr. Nash: Due to some family problems and my sons job loss I have inherited my grandchildren for a while, or at least until my son relocates and settles into a new job. I want to teach my grandchildren how to brush and floss their teeth. My question to you is how long it should actually take to brush your teeth and how often you should floss. It seems like my grandkids just run into the bathroom and run right back out and say that they have brushed their teeth. I dont think they are doing a good job or even spending enough time on their teeth. So if you could be so kind, can you give me some guidelines on tooth brushing and flossing. Thanks, Savannah. Dear Savannah: I am glad that you are concerned about your grandchildrens oral health. I can lay out some basic guidelines on how long they should actually spend brushing their teeth. First of all, the statistics say that the average person only spends less than 40 seconds (kids spend way less time) brushing their teeth, and of those that do brush their teeth, many of them do not floss. It is recommended that a person spend 2 minutes brushing their teeth with an anti-microbial tooth paste. If you want to do the best job brushing your teeth you need to develop a system, meaning that your grandchildren brush their teeth the same way every time. I myself start on the upper right, then go upper left, then do the lower left and end on the lower right. You need to spend about 3 seconds on every tooth to get the best job done, then rinse out well and floss immediately. You also need to brush the roof of your mouth, your tongue, and all the gum tissues that are surrounding your teeth. If you want your mouth fresh, you need to brush and then rinse out everything you place in your mouth. I dont want to get into really how much bacteria the human mouth has in it, but it is a lot. I would highly recommend that you monitor your grandchildren while they brush their teeth. Maybe even make a game out of the process. I really commend you for being concerned about your grandchildrens dental health. To assist you, there are a couple of toothbrushes on the market that have timers built into them already. They are a little expensive, so I would use just a kitchen timer set for two minutes to guide your grandchildrens tooth brushing. The time for flossing would, of course, be in addition to the brushing time. The key to successful habits is to have a system down for brushing/ flossing the teeth so you do the same thing every time, including brushing thoroughly twice a day and flossing once a day. You will be glad you did because there is just too much junk food that kids get into everyday. Stay well, Dr. Nash. Dr. Jack W. Nash, DDS FAGD, 1320 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 - Office - 989.752.1200 Fax989.752.2481
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Healthy Michigan Workgroup Offers Recommendations to Healthy Michigan Plan

LANSING The Healthy Michigan Workgroup has concluded its meetings and has made recommendations on how to improve upon the federal expansion of Medicaid, said Healthy Michigan Workgroup chair Sen. Roger Kahn. In June the Sen. Roger Kahn Michigan House of Representatives introduced and passed legislation that improved upon the federal expansion of Medicaid. On behalf of the entire workgroup, I would like to commend our colleagues in the House for all of their hard work. In particular, I would like to thank Reps. Lori and Shirkey, said Kahn, R-Saginaw Township. Members of the workgroup included Sen. Bruce Caswell, R-Hillsdale; Vincent Gregory, R-Southfield; Jim Marleau, R-Lake Orion; John Pappageorge, R-Troy; Dave Robertson, R-Grand Blanc; Glenn Anderson, Westland; and Darwin Booher, R-Evart. The Healthy Michigan Workgroup focused on ways to improve upon the current legislation by identifying reforms that can be implemented without federal waivers, Kahn said. Our ultimate goal was, is and will be a healthy Michigan. Specifically, the workgroup has identified reforms that focus on increased accountability for the state, individuals and providers. Funding for the Healthy Michigan plan relies on two federal waivers that make changes in the Medicaid program and provides a path off Medicaid for able-bodied individuals. The first waiver enrolls individuals and provides for an account to pay for health care services such as copays and contributions. The second waiver limits cumulative Medicaid eligibility to 48 months for able-bodied individuals between 100 percent and 133 percent of poverty. This is a plan written by Michiganders for Michiganders. It is not the Affordable Care Act said Kahn. It will bring both money and jobs into the state and includes an option for Michigan to opt out of the expanded program. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) will develop ways to improve the effectiveness and performance of the Medicaid program and lower overall healthcare costs in the state; MDCH must create financial incentives for enrollees to improve and maintain healthy behaviors; Hospitals who accept Medicaid cannot charge uninsured individuals whose income is less than 500 percent of the federal poverty level and more than 115 percent of what Medicare would pay; and MDCH must create financial incentives for health care providers to meet quality, cost and utilization targets. Again, I would like to thank everyone for all of their hard work on this issue, added Kahn. From the members in the House and Senate to the members of the workgroup this could not have been done without your hard work and dedication. The end result of our work is legislation that will provide healthcare to those in need in a more efficient and effective manner. are: A few of the work group recommendations
Prevent Blindness America Provides Tips and Tools to Promote Childrens Vision and Eye Health
Chicago - As many children begin to head back to school after the summer break, Prevent Blindness America hopes to help educate parents and educators on the importance of childrens vision. According to the recent Cost of Vision Problems: The Economic Burden of Vision Loss and Eye Disorders in the United States study from Prevent Blindness America, vision disorders in children ages 0-17 cost Americans more than $5.7 billion in direct and indirect costs. Fortunately, eye problems such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes) can be successfully treated if detected early. Prevent Blindness America has declared August as Childrens Eye Health and Safety month to inspire parents to make their childs vision health a priority. The non-profit group provides free information on its website at preventblindness.org. Topics include: Signs of possible eye problems in children Taking your child to an eye doctor Your childs glasses Protecting your childs eyes from the sun Keeping your child safe from eye injuries Home eye tests for children For educators, PBA offers the Star Pupils Eye Health and Safety Curriculum for grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. The program, which is available free for download upon request, provides teachers with interactive materials that help students learn the importance of sight, components of the eye and how we see, and how to identify objects and situations that can be dangerous to eyes. The program meets National Health, National Science and National Physical Education standards and includes presentation guides, eye exam diagrams, in-class worksheets and an activity book for children to take home. The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time in a childs life, said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness America. By working together with parents and educators, we hope to give all our kids a bright and healthy start! For more information on childrens eye health and safety, or the Star Pupils Eye Health and Safety Curriculum, call Prevent Blindness America at (800) 331-2020 or visit preventblindness.org.
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American Red Cross Offers Community Health & Safety Classes

Each year, nearly 5 million people learn how to prepare themselves, their households and their businesses for emergencies. The American Red Cross in Saginaw County is offering the following courses where people can join the ranks of those ready and prepared to save a life! Listed below are our course offerings for August. The First Aid and CPR/AED courses teach people how to perform CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator), what to do if someone is choking, and how to prevent and respond to other emergencies until advanced medical help arrives. Course participants also learn how to control bleeding as well as how to care for seizures and other sudden illnesses. All August classes are held at the Saginaw office, located at 1232 N. Michigan Ave. Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED ($90) 8/15/2013 - Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - 4hrs 8/22/2013- Thursday 4:30-7:30pm- 3hrs Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED ($110) 8/15/2013 - Thursday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 6.5hrs 8/22/2013- Thursday 4:30-9 p.m. - 4.5hrs CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers ($110) Web-based self-study followed by classroom session 8/15/2013 -Thursday 6:00-8:30pm - 2.5hrs Red Cross training courses meet OSHA guidelines, feature hands-on skills practice and include 2 year certifications, free digital materials and skill refreshers. Visit redcross.org/take-aclass or call 1-800-RED-CROSS for details and to register for a class.
Covenant Foundation Red Carpet Events Raise Funds and Awareness for Three Causes
Over the span of two days, the Covenant HealthCare Foundation has four great events organized to benefit the Covenant Breast Health Center, Hospice, and the Covenant Sexual Assault Diagnostic Center. Thursday August 15 Thursday August 15 Thursday August 15 Ladies on the Links NEW Crumpets & Croquet Friday August 16 Red Carpet Golf Classic Last year, Mike Wasco of Saginaw sunk a hole in one to win a new Jeep from Schaefer and Bierlein of Frankenmuth! All events take place at Apple Mountain in Freeland. For information on tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or how to participate call 989.583.7604 For more information about the Covenant HealthCare Foundation www.covenanthealthcarefoundation.com
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SAGINAW INCREDIBLE YEARS

We began our third Incredible Years class series in October 2012. On the first day of classes we do We believe this paperwork and story shows just introductions. how vital the During the first Incredible Years class, my co-group leader and Project and I began Launch are to introductions by our community. saying what our jobs are and what our background is. Then it was the parents turns to share. This group went way above and beyond the typical name and brief background (number of children, gender and ages) that most parents give when they first meet each other. These parents voluntarily opened up and shared difficulties they were having with each child including the troubles and barriers their families were facing. Several of the parents cried when they shared. Each parent spent a good ten minutes or more telling their story and what had led them to be in the class. They chose not to hold back! We believe this story shows just how vital the Project Launch-funded Incredible Years is to the community. The parents in our current session had these feelings and concerns bottled up just waiting for someone to listen to them. Just waiting for someone who had support to offer them. When adults who have never met are willing to open up to strengthen their families, you know the services being provided are exactly what they were hoping for! ~ Danelle Elliott Incredible Years Group Leader CAN Council Great Lakes Bay
Are you or someone you know having child behavior problems?
Incredible Years
The CAN Council, through Project LAUNCH funding, offers FREE parenting classes. The program is called Incredible Years and is an evidence based curricula targeting parents with 3 to 6 year old children. The parent training program is designed to work jointly to promote emotional and social competence and to prevent, reduce, and treat behavioral and emotional problems in young children. There have been 40 parents and caregivers who participated in 3 series of 20 sessions each. Is IY helpful? National studies have shown promising results: Increased positive and nurturing parenting Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting Reduction in childrens home and school behavior problems Increased positive behaviors at home and school Increased parent-child bonding
For more information about Incredible Years, please contact Vera, CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region CAPE Director and Incredible Years Group Leader, at vharrison@cancouncil.org or 989-752-7226.
Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for Childrens Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health was awarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw as the area to provide services. If you want to learn more about Project LAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 or pamela@urbanregenerationllc.com.
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August 1, 2013
Child & Family Services of Saginaw Opens New Counseling Center

Freeland - Child & Family Services has opened an additional Counseling Center at 117 S. Main Street, Suite 2, in Freeland. The Counseling Center will accommodate the increased counseling need for those in the surrounding communities. The new office which includes 5 licensed clinicians is Child & Family Services second Counseling Center location. Child & Family Services will offer counseling services to individuals and families who struggle with emotional issues that may include depression, anxiety, grief or loss, relationship issues, life adjustments, trauma recovery, stress and anger management, behavioral and conduct issues, attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity, and obsessive compulsive concerns etc. Employees whose companies have an Employee Assistance Program Contract through Child & Family Services will also be able to seek services at the new location. The office is open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed on Fridays. Child and Family Services is a non-profit agency accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, which has been providing services to individuals and families for over 140 years. The agencys mission is dedicated to building better lives for individuals and families through counseling, trauma recovery, and business services. Other services include the Employee Wellness Center-EAP and the Sexual Assault Center. For additional information contact, Carrie Schultz Marketing/Fund Development Director of Child & Family Services at 989-790-7500, or visit www.childandfamilysaginaw.org.
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A.Philip Randolph Institute POB 1107 Saginaw, MI 48606 American Red Cross 1232 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-8181 Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum 3456 Patterson Rd. Bay City, MI 48706 1-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County 300 Lafayette Ave. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-6723 CAN Council Saginaw County 1311 N. Michigan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777 www.cancouncil.org Castle Museum of Saginaw County History 500 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-2377 Emmaus House of Saginaw 733 S. 15th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-7538 THE EZEKIEL PROJECT ezekielprojectnow@yahoo.com P.O. Box 3470 Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470 Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax: 989.755.4038 First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-753-0411 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 5470 Davis Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-9565 Good Neighbors Mission 1318 Cherry Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-399-9918 Health Delivery, Inc. 501 Lapeer Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989.759.6400 Houghton-Jones Task Force 1708 Johnson Street Saginaw, MI 989-752-1660 Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-714-2240 Nathan Weidner Childrens Advocacy Ctr. 715 N. Euclid Bay City, MI 989-671-1345 Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444 Public Libraries of Saginaw Butman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries 505 Janes Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0904 www.saginawlibrary.org Restoration Community Outreach 1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880 Email: rcosag@yahoo.com Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC) 2824 Perkins Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.753.7741 The Salvation Army 2030 N. Carolina Saginaw, MI 48602 989-793-8371 The Saginaw Community Foundation 1 Tuscola, Suite 100 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0545 Women of Colors POB 5525 Saginaw, MI 48603 989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286
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Praise Connections and Life

The People Need A Deliverer! Remembering Jill Austin
By Victoria Boyson Part 1 To read the entire article visit www.victoriaboyson.com Many years ago, I met Jill Austin at the very first conference I spoke at. How greatly she touched my life at that conference affects me still today - she was amazing to say the least! For the three days we ministered together, she made such a point of pouring into me and into my family. She repeatedly plucked me out of the audience, prophesied over me and, at one point, literally drug me around with her during the prayer time pointing to different individuals saying, Pray for this one now! I would pray for them then shed pull me toward another person, Pray for them! It was intense and unlike any prayer time Id ever had up to that time. I had incredible respect for her, but I have to admit I was somewhat intimidated by the level of intensity she worked in. Id not experienced that level of spiritual authority before. I realized years later that she imparted something to me even in that very first conference. She came into my life at a time I desperately needed her and sometimes I still weep when I think about it. I was emerging rather apologetically as a person willing to speak for God. I was in the midst of dealing with my own seemingly giant feelings of inadequateness and the politics and jealousies of the church. She swept in and pulled me up from my squashed position and made me see myself through the eyes of Christ, called to walk in HIS authority. Later, when I heard of her death, I wept. Yet, I felt that through her death her impact on my life was somehow made even stronger. I continued to sense her strong, intense, authoritative prophetic voice speaking to me, Get up, Victoria, weve got work to do! I know if she were still here on this earth today shed be out there doing the work of the Lord and setting the captives free like she did me. The reason I bring her up now is I get the sense that she and others like her in heaven are getting impatient with us. We are focusing too much on our inadequacies or qualifications and not enough on the hurting of the world and the church. Christ came to set people free and that must be our goal as well. In the spirit, the Father has allowed her to speak over the church resounding with intensity! The words I hear exactly are, The people need a deliverer! Mighty Deliverance I thought of Moses who felt inadequate and like a failure. He saw the mighty glorious presence of God and was overwhelmed by his own humanity and said, Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else (Exodus 4:13 NIV), yet God used him to deliver the entire nation of Israel. Source: www.victoriaboyson.org Victoria is the co-founder of Speaking Life Ministries based out of the Houston, Texas area. She is the author of The Birth of Your Destiny and His Passionate Pursuit.
9/11 Heroes Run at SVSU Set for September

Saginaw Valley State University will be among 45 locations in the world this year hosting a race memorializing Sept. 11, 2001. The 9/11 Heroes Run at SVSU is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Attendees who plan to participate in the 5K run and walk can register online at http://911heroesrunsaginaw.eventbrite.com. The cost is $25. Participants will earn a race shirt, medals, postrace snacks, a ticket to that nights SVSU football game vs. Malone, and tickets to carnival rides at the SVSU Street Fest scheduled for that day. The overall male and female winners will receive U.S. flags flown in Afghanistan. Male and female winners in individual age categories also will earn other awards. Half of the 9/11 Heroes Run proceeds go to the Travis Manion Foundation, which supports T-shirts and medals. families of service members killed in action, along For more information, go to the 911 Heroes with other national community organizations. The Run website or contact Jenna Briggs, SVSUs remaining proceeds go to the One Hundred Club director of graduate admissions, at jbbriggs@svsu. of Saginaw County, which provides financial edu or (989) 964-2180. support to families of police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel killed in the line of duty in the Great 285 S. OUTER DRIVE Lakes Bay Region. Children involved in the quarter-mile run beginning at 12:45 p.m. that day also can register Stop in today and try one of our online. There is no cost for that event, and homemade specialities children will receive free
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Youth Prayer Praise and Worship in the Park

To The Citizens of Saginaw, For too long there has been extreme negativity surrounding the reputation of Youth in the City of Saginaw related to violence and other criminal activity. There is a Spirit filled, God believing group of people in the City of Saginaw that have come together and have been praying and looking for a move of God in our city. We believe that God is the solution to the issues Saginaw is facing. We are sponsoring a Prayer Praise and Worship event Saturday, August 17, at Bliss Park from 2 p.m. to 4:30 pm. Our desire is to highlight youth that are involved with and doing good things in the City of Saginaw. We are inviting youth as well as adults and children to come out and lift their voices to God reaching out to Him for the help Saginaw so desperately needs. We are looking for miracles, signs and wonders as we worship God and pray for divine intervention in Saginaw. God is looking for a next generation of people, youth of this great city that have relationship with Him, that can hear His voice and be obedient to be leaders in helping to stop the violence and hold claim to our city for Jesus. This event is a call to all attendees to return to God through salvation and re-dedication. In Gods Service, Minister Vivian Rankins, HHEM Healing Hand Evangelistic Ministries People Who Are Looking for and Expecting a Move of God
Adopt a Duck, Help a Child

Ducky Derby Funds Child Abuse Prevention in Saginaw & Bay Counties
Bay City - Preventing child abuse is as simple as adopting a duck and casting it down the Kawkawlin River Saturday, August 17, during the CAN Council Ducky Derby 2013. Thousands of plastic ducks will begin their race to the finish line at 10 a.m. from the docks of Bay Citys Castaways Bar & Grill. Adoptive parents of the first 10 ducks to cross the finish line will waddle away with prizes, including a $1,000 cash award! Cheer your duck to victory while children enjoy activities, games and prizes from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adopt your duck today for $5! Increase your odds of winning by purchasing a Six Quack for $25, a Ducky Dozen for $50 or a Max Quack of 25 for $100. You need not be present at the Derby to win. Purchasing your duck in advance ensures it will enter the race! Ducks are available now at CAN Council offices and Castaways Bar & Grill. Ducks may also be adopted at the event. For more Derby information, call Delores Gale at (989) 752-7226.
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Bay City
Second Baptist Church Pastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd. Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937
Saginaw
Bethel AME Church Pastor P. David Saunders 535 Cathay St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-7011 Bethlehem Baptist Church Pastor Ernest W. Bothuel 3309 Bundy Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-5866 Bread of Life Harvest Center Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 790-7933 Christ Disciples Baptist Pastor Eddie Benson 3317 Lapeer Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-2444 Christ Fellowship MBC Pastor Robert Davis 818 N. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-4435 World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957 Corinthian Baptist Church Pastor Roy L. Manning 104 S. 10th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-1820
Faith Harvest Church Bishop Ronald E. Chipp Faith Harvest Church 1734 N. Mason Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 799-4200 Website: www.faithharvestministry.org E-mail: office@faithharvestministry.org Greater Freewill Missionary Baptist Church Pastor James E. Speed 615 Irving Park Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 753-1713 (989) 755-3133 Email: greaterfreewill@att.net Greater Williams Temple Bishop H.J. Williams 608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-5291 Jacobs Ladder Pastor Dempsey Allen 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-799-6601 Life In Christ Ministries Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. 2915 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-2837 LifeInChristMinistries07@gmail.com Messiah Missionary Baptist Church 2615 Williamson Road Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636 Fax: 989-777-2640 Email: Messiahmbc@att.net Website: www.Messiahsag.org Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Marvin T. Smith 1114 N. 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-8064 New Beginning Christian Church Reverend Dr. Willie F. Casey 1016 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-754-2963
New Beginnings Life Changing Ministries Pastor Otis Dickens 2312 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-3650 New Birth Missionary Baptist Pastor Larry D. Camel 1418 S. Warren Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-6604 New Covenant Christian Center Pastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485 New Faith Temple COGIC Elder Charles H. Coleman 2118 Burt Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-3880 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Floyd A. Logan 1721 Tuscola Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-7600 Email: NewHope1721@yahoo.com New Life Baptist Church Pastor Rufus Bradley 1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1151 New Mt. Calvary Baptist Pastor Robert Donald 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-0801 Ninth Street Community Church Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366 Prince of Peace Baptist Church 825 North 24th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.2841 Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr. Resurrection Life Ministries Church Pastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.9466
St. Paul Baptist Pastor Vincent D. McMillon 120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-5023 Saginaw Valley Community Pastor Richard Sayad 3660 Hermansau Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 752-4769 St. John Missionary Baptist Church Pastor James E. Hodge 1309 North 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-2188 (989)714-7678 St. Lukes CME Pastor Charles Braddock 1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-0351 Transforming Life Ministries Pastor William Brown 3024 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601-4353 (989) 754-9573 Truevine Baptist Church Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-0751 Victorious Believers Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692 Wolverine Baptist State Convention 615 S. Jefferson Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 754-9621
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BuildingonFaith: TheTheologyoftheHammer
Habitatisapartnership foundedoncommon groundbridging theologicaldifferencesby puttingloveintoaction. Everyonecanusethe hammerasaninstrument tomanifestGod'slove. Habitatslate founder,MillardFuller, calledthisconcept"the theologyofthehammer."
We may disagree on all sorts of other things, but we can all agree on the idea of building homes with Gods people in need, and in doing so using biblical economics: No profit and no interest. -Millard Fuller
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Dear Friends:
AT&T* is proud to be a part of our vibrant Michigan community and excited to partner with tremendous groups and individuals who are making a difference in the lives of families across the state. Over the last month, AT&T has had the opportunity to come alongside several great organizations and to impact residents with new technologies and innovations that reflect that commitment to our community. Please, take a look at just a portion of what we are doing together. Thanks as always for your time. Jim Murray President, AT&T Michigan
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Hairstylist Needed
Come Join Our Friendly Staff in Our Newly Renovated Salon at
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i am
a role model
Tackling life is a matter of problem solving thats Terrance Moores way of thinking. And what better way to improve the world than to help others as they leap lifes 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, hes learned that the best way to lead is by example. If I dont help, he said, who will?
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 admissions@svsu.edu.
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