The Michigan Banner July 16 2012 Edition

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The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
July 16, 2012
Leading in Diversity
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
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Dr. Eric Gilbertson Page 11
Dr. Jean Goodnow Page 11
The Womans Auxiliary The Laymens Department The Young Peoples Department
Co-Laborers with Christ

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The Challenge of Launching Into the Deep

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Happy Ninth Birthday, Michigan Banner!

By Mike Thompson For The Michigan Banner Happy ninth anniversary to The Michigan Banner. In recognition of the celebration, I will offer some thoughts. They will be both pro and con. First, of course, the positives: The Banner is a good product. I well recall some pre-millennium versions under prior owners that werent so good, including several occasions when articles literally were clipped from The Saginaw News, photocopied and published. Im assuming folks at that time simply didnt know better. At any rate, its a chore to produce an attractive 32-page product twice per month. The Michigan Banner is far more than simply an events calendar or an advertisement-filler. Each time I pick up a copy, Im occupied for a solid spell of time. The Banner has found a fine balance of being open to the entire community, while giving focus to issues and concerns that bear specific impact on black citizens. As much as we wish we could be colorblind, society wont let us be. If there were any illusion of a post racial America following President Obamas election, reaction to his presidency (whether youre a supporter or a detractor of Obama) shows that strong elements of bias and outright racism still exist. Therefore, a predominantly blackoriented source still is needed, and I say this as a sympathic person of white blood. The Banner fills a void created by cutbacks at other local media sources, not just at the (formerly) daily newspaper but at the TV and radio stations as well. The Banner, with its target audience, provides cost-effective opportunities for advertisers that exist nowhere else. The Banner is an open-minded publication that provides an array of views. No contributor will be overly censored. I only wish, as I expressed in a write-up last summer, that more everyday readers would take the time to submit their own letters and guest columns. It may seem difficult, but its not impossible. If you think youre not a writer, well, all of us can talk, and many among us would have a hard time shutting up if so required. And so, to submit a letter for publication into The Banner, consider simply talking into a recorder, and then transcribe your words. Viola! Youre an author! And now, with constructive intentions, here are a few of my basically negative points. (Tell me if Im wrong.): Sometimes I wonder whether The Banner should even bother with local news, given what I perceive as a growing lack of interest since the 1990s, 1980s, and back to the start of the civil rights era. For example, are you able to name the City Council and the Board of Education members, much less the city manager and the school superintendent? Thats why I have been submitting to The Banner my commentaries on national politics, for the most part. For example, a half-year ago, The Banner published my in-depth look at why City Hall is failing to hire minority police officers. There was very scant reaction at the time. Today, we have the July 1 shooting of a black homeless man, Milton Hall, by white police officers at Riverview Plaza, with all of the implications. This has caused Councilman Norm Braddock to call for a federal investigation. Does it take a sensational incident such as this (olders may remember Bruce Moorer during the early 1980s) for the community to pay attention to local affairs? The Banner has taken steps to involve younger people, through some published articles and by working with student interns, but more needs to happen. It just seems that there is a huge generation gap, with The Banner perceived as a publication for those older, church-going folks. I shouldnt be a critic without offering answers, but Im 56 myself, and am not exactly sure what to do in this regard. Any suggestions for The Michigan Banner are appreciated. Ive set up a special email just for this, saginam51@ yahoo.com. Ill confess that a decade ago, a former out-of-town co-worker at The Saginaw News was bemused by all the flap at the time over Saginaw being called Sagnasty, and he mockingly said Saginam (as in Vietnam) might be more accurate. Back then, I wondered what I could say in response. Now, lets wonder what we can do about it.
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Parents Can Rule, Kids Can be Cruel, New Mobile Phone Study Reveals
The AT&T Mobile Safety study of 1,000 parents and 500 children by GfK shows that theres an opportunity for parents and kids to have more discussions about the sometimes contentious topic of mobile phones. Surprisingly, 90 percent of the kids, ages 8-17, agree it is okay for their parents to set rules for their use of such devices; conversely, far fewer (66 percent) say their parents have actually set such rules. AT&T commissioned the study to better understand the most prevalent wireless safety issues for families. Survey results show that 39 percent of children ages 12-14 know someone who has received a sexual message or picture over their phone a figure that jumps to 53 percent among children ages 15-17. Additionally, nearly one in five 8- to 11-year-olds surveyed have received a mean or bullying text message. Yet, kids say that discussing mobile safety is low on the list of talks parents have with their kids. The AT&T Mobile Safety study sheds new light on very serious issues that can arise for children who are using mobile devices, said National PTA President Betsy Landers. Todays parent should be aware of todays technology and how it can affect their children. Being an engaged parent includes having a conversation about wireless safety with their children as they grow up. About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates AT&T operating companies are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nations fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse and AT&T DIRECTV brands. The companys suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. While the study results bring up a variety of concerns, there are ways parents can manage how a mobile phone is used. AT&T offers tools that can block what content may be accessed, times of day phones can be used and ways to block texts and calls from bullies. Additionally, AT&T FamilyMap can help parents locate their children and it will send alerts at predetermined times with the childs location, such as when they should have arrived at home or school. Full survey results, information about AT&Ts menu of parental controls and a library of resources on mobile safety topics can be found on The Mobile Safety website. According to The AT&T Mobile Safety study: The average age a child is given their first phone is 12.1; the average age for a childs first smartphone is 13.8, among those with a phone. 48 percent of children ages 12-14 have ridden in a vehicle with someone who was texting while driving. Among those ages 1517, the percentage of teens who have ridden with a driver who was texting increases to 64 percent. One in four teens ages 15-17 have received mean or bullying text messages (compared to nearly one in five reported by both 8- to 11- and 12- to 14-year-olds). More than half of teens ages 1517 know someone who has received a sexual message or picture over their phone (compared to 39 percent among those aged 12-14). 58 percent of parents say that their mobile phone provider offers tools or resources for parents to address issues like overages, safety, security and monitoring. One in seven is not sure whether they have access to these services. Mobile devices are becoming parents and kids preferred way to communicate onthe-go, said Janiece Evans-Page, assistant vice president - community engagement, AT&T. The Mobile Safety website is our way of helping families providing them with educational resources and raising awareness about products to help manage safety issues. The fact is, there are a variety of free to low-cost tools that can give parents peace of mind, and we want 100 percent of the parents out there to know their options not just 58 percent of them. Research published in the AT&T Mobile Safety study was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs. For more information, visit www.att. com/familysafety.
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A DREAM REALIZEDDetroit Area Teen Successful Triumph, Jaminque Jam Adams Becomes a 2012 Gates Millennium Scholar
July 16, 2012
Diversity
Jaminque Adams, a senior at the Detroit International Academy for Young Women, has been through so much in her journey through life in hopes of a Jaminque with successful advancement to the next level. With high English Instructor school now in her rear view mirror, she is confident that her hard work, tenacious spirit and resiliency will carry her to the campus of Central Michigan University. CMUs Project Upward Bound program has provided Jaminique also known as Jam the tools to help her succeed in life and exposed her to an academic setting that has led her down a road of accomplishments. With a 20 on her ACT, a cumulative academic grade point average of 4.167, the honor of being co-valedictorian for the Detroit International Academy for Young Women, Jam is bound to be a promising freshman at Central Michigan University. Her major accomplishment out of the many she has is being one of the 1,000 students selected by the Gates Millennium Scholars program to receive the 2012 Gates Millennium fullride scholarship which will cover Jaminques tuition, fees, room, board, books and living expenses from her undergraduate studies through the attainment of a doctoral degree. On her success and future goals, Jaminque believes that I have beaten the odds. I have overcome what most people would let bring them down. Indeed, there is no hurdle that can block me from achieving my dreams. Armed with the invaluable resources from CMUs Upward Bound program, Jaminque is on target toward making her future brighter than her past.
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What holidays do you celebrate? See some of the traditional holidays that CMU students celebrate through songs, dances, and other performances at this annual event.
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About Upward Bound: The CMU Upward Bound Program serves 50 students from Detroit International Academy and Frederick Douglass Academy in Detroit, Michigan. Upward Bound is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Jaminque, like so many talented students across the country, can be successful if given the proper resources, encouragement, and guidance to realize their dream of attending college on scholarship. Upward Bound programs and other wonderful, federally funded precollege programs (e.g. GEAR-UP), make a BIG difference in the lives of these young people. Congratulations Jaminque and to others who realized their college dream!
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Honor 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 CMUs campus where we end in downtown Mount Pleasant for a candlelight vigil.
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Artificial Grass in London 2012 Olympic Hockey Pitches Made of High-Performance Polyethylene From Dow
A high-performance polyethylene resin developed by the Performance Plastics Division of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) will be used to make the artificial grass for the hockey pitches at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The use of linear low density DOWLEX Polyethylene Resins in the yarn component of the artificial turf pitches will help to create soft, safe and world-class playing surfaces for the 76 matches scheduled to take place at the Olympic Hockey Centre from July 29 to August 11, 2012. In July 2010, Dow announced its official Worldwide Olympic Partnership as part of The Olympic Partners Program (TOP). As the official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Movement, Dow is partnered with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and National Olympic Committees around the world through 2020. In keeping with Dows goal of providing solutions that help make the Olympic Games safer, and which help improve sports performance, we are very proud that DOWLEX PE Resins will play its own part in the London 2012 Olympic Games, said Karin Katzer, Hygiene & Medical, Dow Performance Plastics. DOWLEX PE Resins low density offers exceptional tear and splitting resistance, and provides for playing surfaces that will be soft enough for the 380 hockey competitors to safely slide, tackle and fall without turf abrasions. The grade of DOWLEX polyethylene resin that will be featured at the London 2012 Olympic Games is also particularly suited for the creation of yarn fibers that combine softness, resilience, and mechanical toughness. The artificial grass for the London 2012 Olympic hockey pitches are the result of an outstanding multi-party technical collaboration. DOWLEXTM Polyethylene Resins will be used by Tapex, one of the worlds leading sports yarn manufacturers, which will be providing yarn for hockey pitches. In combination with other components, the yarn will be converted into rolls of POLIGRAS Olympia hockey turf by Advanced Polymer Technology Australasia. The design, installation and maintenance of the turf at the Olympic Hockey Centre will be provided by Sports Technology International (STI), appointed to do so by the London 2012 Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG). See LOCOG announcement. Dow has a proven track record of innovation in polyolefin materials for artificial turf system components, offering a broad range of solutions to help sport surface professionals create tailor-made surfaces that can address the requirements of specific sports. Technology advances by Dow have helped to boost the adoption of artificial grass surfaces in sports like field hockey, soccer, tennis and American football in recent decades, often leading to changes in the way games are played. In the case of field hockey, the use of artificial turf surfaces has increased the speed of the game considerably and helped players to control the ball more easily, making the sport faster. Most international competitions, including the Olympic Games field hockey tournament since Beijing 2008, are now played on surfaces that use DOWLEX PE Resins. About Dow Dow combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the worlds most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dows diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Companys more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to Dow or the Company mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
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To the Michigan Banner Congratulations! Nine years and still publishing the Michigan Banner. The Banner has been a contributor to the positive communications in our community. The articles and the information are timely and informative. The editorials are thought provoking. Keep on keeping on! The future is even brighter David M. Hall
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Nine years ago, I had been in the role of Pastor for only two years. For the 14 years prior to that, I was working in the 6th largest county in America, Wayne County, as the Director of Parks. It was amazing serving 37 communities and watching all of the things grow and develop. The state of the economy was healthy, local communities were making improvement, on the whole. Even Saginaw, was experiencing a period where decline wasnt extremely visible. In 2001, things began to happen. National and State politics changed and the decline began to be felt. Companies aggressively downsized, leaving hundreds, even thousands unemployed. Government services were being cut to meet budgets that were declining. Local leaders began asking for answers to questions that politicians had no answer to. Into this void stepped a man with a vision to provide a medium of communication, a forum for all sides, that would not be neutral, but substantive. It would be a vehicle that could encourage proactivity, helping us get in front of the issues. It was Jerome Buckley with the Michigan Banner. The first resistance came from the thought that someone else was already doing what he wanted to do, until it became apparent that no one was doing what he was called to do. I did say called, because I believe that the Michigan Banner is more than just a project, more than just something to do for recognition. It is a mission from God. I am glad that he has continued. Congratulations, Jerome. This is the beginning of the visible impact that you will have on this community. I am happy to be part of the salute that you deserve. Pastor Hurley Coleman World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries
The good news Newspaper For nine years the Michigan Banner has been providing us with a good news newspaper. Often people ask, Why do the newspapers tell us all the bad news, crime, etc. in their/our community? Well, the Banner doesnt. I appreciate the Banners positive outlook, their reporting of the good and beautiful, the successes, the opportunities available, their effort to educate and explain new laws, etc., their praise of our youth, and their flagrant Christian emphasis. Thank you, Michigan Banner, for nine years of good news. Sister Marietta Fritz Director of Emmaus House I salute the Michigan Banner upon entering its 10th year of publication. Outside SVSUs Zahnow Library is a quote from Thomas Jefferson: If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be. The Banner plays an important role in sharing information and thus reducing ignorance in our community, and it does so with civility. Best wishes to you in your continued endeavors to keep our community current and informed. Eric R. Gilbertson President, Saginaw Valley State University
Its my pleasure to congratulate The Michigan Banner as it celebrates its 9th anniversary. On behalf of all of us Delta College faculty, staff, students and the Board of Trustees Im delighted to offer our best wishes as you continue your vital work providing positive news to the Great Lakes Bay Region. Dr. Jean Goodnow President - Delta College
Saginaw Valley State University is committed to quality teaching in the classroom, field-based learning outside, NCAA Division II athletics and a broad range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for students to excel. SVSU salutes the Michigan Banner for providing a medium in which we can communicate our mission to the residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. Tim Inman Director of Photography, Advertising & Publishing Services Office of University Communications
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Five Flint Area Youths Selected as Judge Marable Students of the Month
FLINT- Flint 68th District Judge Herman Marable, Jr. and his Citizens Advisory Committee recently announced that Chenelle Harkless, Kayla Clymer, Jeremy Brown, Aireonna Wheeler, and Cameron Robinson, have been selected as Judge Marables Students of the Month for December, January, February, March and April 2011-2012. These students were selected by Judge Marables Citizens Advisory Committee on the basis of their applications and essays.
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(l-r) Cameron Robinson, Chenelle Harkless, Jeremy Brown, Aireonna Wheeler, Kayla Clymer Harkless attends Flint Northwestern High School; Clymer, Brown, and Wheeler attend Mott Middle College; and Robinson attends Genesee Early College. Harkless is looking forward to a career as a lawyer or judge and she has a strong interest in reading and writing. At school, she plays basketball, softball, participates in track and field, cross country, Wildcats in Motion, and is the drum major in the band. Clymer aspires to have a career in early childhood education working with special needs kids. Her extra-curricular activities include choir and community service both at school and her church. She enjoys babysitting, and making crafts. Brown wants to obtain his bachelors degree, and is undecided on his career. He is on the Northern High School basketball team, is a part of student government, Teenquest, and he assists with the Mott Middle College lunch program. He likes to exercise. Wheeler would like to pursue a career as an accountant or computer technician. She is on the praise dance team at her church. Robinson is looking forward to graduating from college and pursuing his career. He enjoys playing basketball and video games.
As Students of the Month, each honoree will receive a $75.00 U.S. Savings Bond, a trophy, a certificate, and will be invited to shadow Judge Marable for a day at the Court while he performs his official duties. The honorees names have been engraved on a plaque on permanent display at the 68th District Courthouse. The Judge Marable Student of the Month/Year program was established in 2004 by Judge Marable and his Citizens Advisory Committee to encourage Flint area high school students to focus on academic achievement and career goals. Each month during the school year a 10th grade student is recognized and awarded a $75.00 savings bond, trophy, and certificate based on the completion of an application and essay about their career goals. This summer one of the monthly awardees from the 2011-2012 school year will be selected as Judge Marables Student of the Year and will receive a $500.00 savings bond. Tenth grade students who are Flint or Genesee County residents are eligible to apply for the Judge Marable Student of the Month/ Year Award. Further information on the Judge Marable Student of the Month/Year Award and applications are available from high school guidance counselors, principals, or from the www.judgemarable.net website or by calling (810) 597-7795.
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Editorial Hidden Video: Beware of Voter Suppression

By Mike Thompson For The Michigan Banner Readers probably wont recognize the name of Mike Turzai, but Mitt Romney is a different matter. And regarding voter ID laws, no doubt Mitt Romney wishes he could have suppressed Mike Turzais truthful gaffe regarding the Republican strategy of voter suppression. In the Pennsylvania state legislature, Turzai is the House Republican majority leader. He was caught on videotape outlining a checklist. One was, Voter ID, which is going to allow Governor Romney to win the state of Pennsylvania. Done. Done? Dumb. Turzai let the foamy-mouthed meowing cat out of the bag. Some of the hard-core biased elements of the Republican Party are aiming to stop some folks from voting, mainly citizens of color. Turzai provides fodder for Democrats to continue portraying Republicans as oppressing poor people at the polls who are more likely to lack photo IDs. If Romney is embarrassed by Turzais blunder, then he should do something within GOP ranks to halt the voter suppression. Ive covered elections as a reporter, and after retiring Ive served as a poll worker. Poll books are prepared in advance with names and addresses that election workers mark with yellow felt-pen ink when a person votes, which obviously stops anyone who may want to vote multiple times. A Social Security card is a simple photo-less ID for anyone who lacks a drivers license. The chance of beating the system is less than being struck by lightning. Republicans justify their excesses by pointing to a voter registration scandal that brought down ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. Indeed, ACORN self-confessed that it hired temporary workers, on pay-per-registration basis, and an unscrupulous few turned in bogus registration forms with names such as Mickey Mouse. But by and large, the media failed to comprehend and thus to report that anyone can turn in a false registration, but a false registration almost never will get through pre-election and polling place checkpoints. A news headline was horribly misleading in citing voter fraud when it should have said voter registration fraud. Big difference. I can remember a few years back, when Republicans were monitoring the polls at Central Middle School. They certainly had the legal right, but this amounted to buttondown white people harassing and belittling black people, including little old ladies. It was a tragic and ugly (and uncalled for) scene. In that regard, Governor Rick Synder should get credit for vetoing some of the most aggressive voter suppression state legislation by the GOP wackos within his own political party. City clerks and election workers, similar to librarians, are among the most principled people Ive met. The same goes for League of Women Voters volunteers, another target of GOP suppression. I hate to see good people vilified, and thats a nonpartisan sentiment. I believe many honorable Republicans would agree, if they better understood the voting process and the institutional protections against mayhem.
Best-Selling Author Challenges Saginaw

Recently, best-selling author, Fred Stoeker, co-author of the self-entitled book that has sold over 3 million copies worldwide, EVERY MANS BATTLE, challenged the audience of over 300 men during the 3 day mens conference, at Victorious Believers Ministries in Saginaw, and gave practical tools that can be used to be men of integrity, character and purity in order to effectuate change in their families and communities. He stated, because of the internal struggles that many men face, they are willing to donate to worthy causes but often feel inadequate and unworthy to serve and effectuate change through volunteerism. Pastor Christopher Pryor felt the need to bring Stoeker to Saginaw/Bay Region because he believes that Saginaw/Bay area is on the rise. Its going to take STRONG Men who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get to work to overcome the challenges we face. For more information on Fred Stoeker you can visit his website at www.fredstoeker. com.
From left: Pastor Chris Pryor, John Williams, Fred Stoeker, William Waters and Brian Pruitt
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I have been a resident of Buena Vista the majority of my life. I graduated from Buena Vista High School, earned an Associate of Arts degree from Delta College, a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Saginaw Valley State University. I also earned a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. I taught math and science in the Buena Vista School District for over 10 years, and also was director of its Project Soar 21st Century After-School Program. Currently, I serve as the Science Curriculum Coordinator for the Saginaw Public School District. I am the owner and operator of Dream Advocates, LLC, which provides high quality prevention and enrichment opportunities for youth and their families. I served on the Buena Vista Township Parks and Recreation Committee for over seven years and chaired the Citizens for BV Public Safety Committee which helped pass the public safety millage. I am very involved and active in the community as an educator, role model and mentor. I am the proud mother of two children, Charlyse and RaVon. As a candidate for Buena Vista Township Treasurer, my platform is to ensure the following: Respect: Each issue is of vital importance to someone. I pledge to be approachable and willing to listen to citizen input at all stages of the decision making process. Being a member ofthe township board requires respect for citizens and for their concerns. Customer Service: Buena Vista Charter Townships most vital asset is its citizens. I plan to improve the quality of customer service for our citizens by creating convenient and accessible services that meet the needs of township residents and business owners. Transparency: Members of the township board should facilitate the flow of information to all residents of Buena Vista Township in a timely and convenient fashion. I plan to provide transparent communications of financial matters that affect our township. Citizens can only participate meaningfully if they are privy to all aspects of a decision. This is necessary in order to maintain integrity within our community. Accountability: My positions will be based solely on public input, board discussions, requirements from local and state agencies, and my own research. I plan to implement sound and consistent cash management procedures and proper handling of township funds.I will accept responsibility for my positions taken in accordance with these principles. Tomorrow is looking brighter for BV! I would appreciate your vote on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Chris Dillard
Operation Reach recently announced a new vision has been achieved with the move to 1208 Court Street, in Saginaw. Director Noah Bruner says, We thank God for leading in a new direction and for equipping the program with the tools necessary to continue making a difference in the lives of many, and to our many volunteers and supporters. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
JOIN US IN KEEPING OUR PARK CLEAN. General CLEAN-UP volunteers needed mornings or evenings to help with clean up of park. Come be a MENTOR to girls and boys ages 5-18, teach life skills, social skills, help build self-esteem and teach self-respect to help develop responsible young adults. To volunteer your services or to donate goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County, 755-0505, Ext. 216, hwatson@unitedwaysaginaw.org. Or check out our web-based volunteer program at www. GOvolunteerNOW.org.
Public Notice Buena Vista Charter Township

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 7, 2012 Primary Election has been scheduled for Friday July 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Clerks Department, Buena Vista Charter Township Hall 1160 S. Outer Drive, Saginaw, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the Election, counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law. Gregory K. Carter Buena Vista Charter Township Clerk
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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 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 Mercury 4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 989-792-2453 Bakeries Lighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099 Banquet Facilities Rowan - West Facility 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-3475 Beauty Illusions Beauty Salon Valerie King Owner/Operator 1400 W. Genesee Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-755-2666/989-755-3883 LocAccents Tonita Lawson Sisterlocks Consultant 6327 Laurentian Ct. Flint, MI 48532 810-240-9665 www.LocAccents.Blogspot.com www.Sisterlocks.com Reflection of U Too 2103 Sheridan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-4600 Sports Barbershop 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 989-992-2600 Unique Cuts & Massage 1502 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-327-2338 Unique Cuts II 3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601 989-327-2338 Business Solutions The Growth Coach Cal Talley, Owner 293 Provincial Ct. #78 989-401-6229 C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com www.The GrowthCoach.com Carrollton Public Schools Craig C. Douglas Superintendent P.O. Box 517 Carrollton, MI 48724 (989) 754-1475 Fax (989) 754-1470 Direct Dial (989) 399-8860 cdouglas@carrollton.k12.mi.us Cleaning Services Extreme Carpet & Upholstery William & Denise Murphy - Owners Commercial & Residential Janitorial Services 989-753-3335 Community Centers and Services First Ward Community Services Sheilda Braddock President/CEO Human Services 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-0411 Computers Creative Computers Lathan Wilson (Buddy) 817 East Genesee Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9290 Dentists Jack W. Nash, DDS Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry 1320 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-752-1200 Fashion Where Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs Sundays Best Yvonne Ellison/Milliner Phone 989-529-4193 E-mail: yeellison@aol.com Financial Odail Thorns, Director of Development Saginaw Economic Development Corporation 1315 S. Washington Ave., Rm 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1395 Food & Dining Spencers Route 46 Spence Dambro Proprietor 5530 Gratiot 989-793-3400 Saginaw, MI 48638 www.spencersfinefood.com Graphics/Digital TBF Graphics Digital 803 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-752-5540 TBFGRAPHICS.COM TBFDIGITAL.COM Heating and Cooling HORIZON Azola Williams 989-755-8650 Business 989-233-3295 Cell Photography Quality Photo 124 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-790-8130 Publications David Hall Crimiel Publications LLC POB 20061 Saginaw, Michigan 48602 REAlToRS Century 21 Rose Chandler, Realtor 5580 State Street, Suite 4 Saginaw, Michigan 48603 989.921.7000 office 989.921.7001 fax 989.753.5796 home office Rchandlerc21@aol.com 989.928.5501 cell Restaurants Brother Arthurs Fish & More 2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200 Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001 Retailers GREEKS R US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 riggins52@charter.net Kennys Clothes 310 Johnson St. Saginaw, MI 989-753-4552 Cell 989-239-2732 championkenny@yahoo.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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Business & Financial

In an effort to help our communities prepare for their energy futures the Great Lakes Bay Region is hosting an energy discussion to provide municipal leaders, business owners, and service providers with contacts and resources to aid them in understanding current energy use and future growth, how to prepare for conducting energy improvements, and bring awareness to our existing energy infrastructure and improvements going on in the region today. During this free two hour seminar representatives from Consumers Energy, ITC, and NextEra Energy Resources will address these topics and introduce the audience to their companies and how they can help us reach our energy goals. Date: July 19, 2012 Time: 9:00am 11:00am Location: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Conference Center One Covered Bridge Lane Frankenmuth, MI 48734 Admission: FREE to those who RSVP by 7/17/12 RSVP: Contact Lindsey Zion at lzion@saginawfuture.com or 989-754-8222x234
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Take Your Parents on a Meaningful Tour of Social Securitys Website

By Cynthia Edwards Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Flint - Do your parents spend much time online? Sometimes older parents can be apprehensive about using the Internet and conducting business online. There is no reason they should be when it comes to Social Securitys online services at www.socialsecurity.gov, which are consistently rated not only the best and easiest to use in government, but in the private sector as well. What are some of the reasons your parents may want to visit www.socialsecurity.gov? Allow us to show you around so you can give Mom and Dad the proper tour. Front and center, there is always a series of illustrated panels. This is where we share new messages, SEE P 19, Take your parents
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Member

Generation Opportunity Nathan Lichtman, Regional Field Director 2020 N. 14th St., Suite 660 Arlington, VA 22201 P: (734) 604-7343 W: www.generationopportunity.org E: nathan@generationopportunity.org
1000 businesses strong: Are YOU a member? Contact Susan@saginawchamber.org or 989 757-2112 for more information.
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By Cal Talley President/CEO The Growth Coach Great Lakes Bay Region
The System is the Solution

To know how they will be evaluated and rewarded To utilize their talents in the best way personal assessment tests to better understand the aptitudes, attitudes and talents of potential employees. While you should hire people slowly, fire them quickly if they do not fit your culture and cant operate within your system. Do not let emotionally disengaged people or negative people infect your company. Do not waste time and energy trying to rehabilitate poor performers (the lower 20% that cause 80% of your headaches). Spend your time and effort with your top performers, the top 20%. This top 20% will produce 80% of your companys results. Therefore, put tremendous effort into developing and retaining the right people. For your business to grow, you must find and develop the right people. Because you cannot control everything, the development of your system and your people is paramount. Spend time and effort hiring the right people to manage your system. Hire excellent leaders and managers. Then let your managers hire competent employees (not necessarily brilliant ones) to work the system. SEE P 20, People Management
You cannot reach your vision and goals without the help of others. Your greatest asset is people the right people. People that share your companys values, ethics, personality, culture and vision. Your primary objective is to get the right people on your ship, the wrong people off, and then direct the course of the ship yourself. Therefore, recruiting, training/coaching, developing and retaining your competent employees are critical success factors for your company and some of your top responsibilities as a leader. Your focus should be to develop others and create the right conditions for their success. In short, unleash the full human potential of your organization. What Employees Want Here is an unscientific crash course in what employees want: To know where the company is headed and why To know their roles, responsibilities and what is expected of them
possible To feel appreciated and valued that their work and ideas matter To be coached challenged, motivated and held accountable To have the right tools, training and authority to do their jobs To contribute in a meaningful way to the company and its mission To grow and develop to reach their potential To have an emotionally connected, competent manager/leader of character support their success Hiring/Firing Basics Hire for talent, not just resume data. Be sure to hire emotionally engaged people, people with passion in their eyes, fire in the belly. Match their talent to the position again, help them to be successful. Dont hesitate to use
FROM P 18, Take your parents initiatives, and items of interest, such as breaking news and tips on new or improved online services. To the right, youll find a big question mark: that is where you can find our most frequently asked questions and the answers to them. If your parents have a question about Social Security, chances are someone else had the same question. We have collected them on our website, and it is easy to search for questions on a variety of Social Security topics. Smack dab in the middle of the page is where you can find press releases and the latest news about Social Security. To the left of the page you will find our top services. Virtually anything you want to do online can be found here: apply online for retirement, disability or Medicare benefits; get an instant, personalized estimate of future benefits with our online Retirement Estimator; and obtain information about how to get or replace a Social Security card. One of the hottest new services is getting your Social Security Statement online. Just complete the authentication process, much like the sort you would go through when requesting a credit report online, and youll be able to set up your online Social Security account. Once you do, you will have online access to your Statement, which includes detailed estimates of future benefits, and a summary of your work history through the years. This is especially helpful for parents who may be planning for retirement. Our website offers many other services as well, such as online forms and publications, an easy application to apply for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs, icons to our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages, and information categorized by subject matter or by audience. Take your parents for a visit to www. socialsecurity.gov. It is one small way you can give back to those who have given so much for you.
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Congratulations to the Michigan Banner Business of the Year Erikas Flowers. Owner, Erika J. Woods, continuously aspires to soar to greater heights as an entrepreneur while dedicating her time and sharing her vision for a restored Great Lakes Bay Region. A business owner since 2010, Woods established Erikas Flowers at 214 Federal Ave., in the historic district in downtown Saginaw, where you will find unique designs with friendly service. Previous awards received include the 2011 NAACP new business development award, and the 2012 Annual Saginaw Pride Award that is awarded to a business who invests in the city. Always striving to accommodate the new customer, as well as, continuing to service her loyal customers, Erikas Flowers is now accepting new business-organization accounts. Join us in congratulating the Michigan Banner Business of the year, and be sure to stop in and see just how unique your next floral arrangements can be!
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Fundamentals of Starting a Business

The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay is pleased to offer a free Fundamentals of Starting a Business seminar at the Hoyt Library at 505 Janes Avenue in Saginaw on August 15, 2012, from 1 to 4:00 p.m. The seminar is for those who would like to start a small business or for those who would like to become acquainted with community and business resources. Topics include what it takes to start a business, where to go for information and assistance, the business plan and why you need one, licenses and permits, funding and the myth of free money, as well as resources available to help set up your business. For more information about MI-SBTDC, resources, other seminars, or to register for seminars online, go to www.misbtdc.org/training or call 989.686.9597. Pre-registration is required. Find us on Facebook www. facebook.com/MI.SBTDC.Region.5. Seminar sponsors are Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw County Clerk and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay. Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access the services of the Great Lakes Bay serving Arenac, Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties) by calling 989.686.9597 or visiting www. misbtdc.org/GreatLakesBay.
FROM P 19, People Management

They should hire hard working and loyal people who will follow the system and execute their duties according to documented practices. Again, hire emotionally engaged people with passion in their souls. Their focus should be on working the system and improving the operations manual, as necessary. They should not be free-lancing, adlibbing or winging it. Cal Talley - President/CEO The Growth Coach Great Lakes Bay Region Office: 989-401-6229 Cell: 989-714-7950 www.TheGrowthCoach.com
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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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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

Dr. Nashs Dental Corner
Dr. Jack Nash has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at Delta College and is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry and a graduate of the prestigious Council on Innovative Dentistry. To ask Dr. Nash dental questions write to him at: Dr. Jack W. Nash, POB 1442, Saginaw, MI 48607, or email him at 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: When I was pregnant with my second child, the health of my mouth just seemed to fall apart. During my second month of pregnancy, my gums started to bleed for no reason and appeared to be swollen. My mother and her sisters have always told me that when you are pregnant calcium gets robbed from your teeth and that is the reason that your mouth is affected when you are pregnant. Dr. Nash, what can a woman expect for her teeth when she is pregnant and what is the best way for her to take care of their teeth? I want to keep all of my teeth for the rest of my life. Shavon Dear Shavon: First of all, I want to clear up two big old wives tales. The first common myth is that calcium is lost from the mothers teeth during pregnancy; the second myth is that one tooth is lost for every pregnancy a woman has. These old wives tales are just not true, and where they started, I dont know. When a woman is pregnant, there are hormones that go out of balance and this affects the way your gums react to plaque in your mouth. The hormone shift and the gums reacting to the plaque differently will sometimes cause swollen or bleeding gums. If a person already has gingivitis (infected gums) before their pregnancy, then the degree of gingivitis could be amplified. The best way to stay on top of any type of gingivitis and/ or gum infections is to keep your mouth clean by brushing twice a day and flossing. Make sure you visit your OB-GYN doctor to assure you are eating a proper diet and you are taking the recommended vitamins if they have been suggested. Also, remember to see your dental team on a regular basis so they can help you keep your mouth in tip-top shape because you dont want a gingivitis problem to develop into a full-blown case of periodontal disease. In my next issue I will dive a little more into Pregnancy Gingivitis and what complications it could cause. Until next time, my friend, stay safe and healthy. J.W. Nash, D.D.S. Dr. Jack W. Nash, 1320 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 Office 989.752.1200 Fax 989.752.2481
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Saginaw Valley State University-Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development recently announced a new line of On-line Healthcare programs. The programs include: Medical Coding ICD-10, EKG Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting, Electronic Health Records Management, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, Dialysis Technician, Medical Terminology, ECG/EKG for Nurses, Medical Billing & Coding and Pharmacy Technician. The courses are highly interactive and provide the students with an enriched learning experience. Each course is designed to be available 24 hours a day with instructor support and course mentors, engaging labs, student exercises and course videos, accessible materials including all texts and workbooks, and a new secure student portal website. Most of the programs include clinical externships! The programs are self-paced for completion within a six month period. There is no waiting for the class to start, it starts upon enrollment and youre complete when youre confident you have completed the course work or six months. Most of the programs will prepare you for the national or state certification available in each area of study. The Student Portal is a secure site providing career building exercises, resume writing tips, interview techniques, access to career mentors and other skill training including lifelong learning skills and healthcare reviews as well as many other tools to enhance or secure the position you would like in the medical field. Take your career to a new level and enroll today! To register or obtain more information about these programs, call 989.964.4048, email continuing-ed@svsu.edu or visit www.svsu.edu/ocepd.
New On-line Healthcare Programs Offered
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The ComForcare Mission

To improve the quality of life and level of independence for every client and family receiving our services ComForcare is focused on four initiatives that we believe are critical to the well being of seniors Fall Prevention Medication Adherence Chronic Disease Management Transition of Care Contact us today to learn more about our Quality Care Guarantee! 989-752-5501 989-752-5503 FAX Email: mabsmichigan@comforcare.com Website: www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com
NON PROFIT DIRECTORY

A.Philip Randolph Institute POB 1107 Saginaw, MI 48606 American Red Cross 1232 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-8181 Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum 3456 Patterson Rd. Bay City, MI 48706 1-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County 300 Lafayette Ave. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-6723 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 Family & Children Services 2806 Davenport Saginaw, MI 48602 989-790-7500 CAN Council Saginaw County 1311 N. Michigan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777 www.cancouncil.org First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-753-0411 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 5470 Davis Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-9565 Good Neighbors Mission 1318 Cherry Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-399-9918 Houghton-Jones Task Force 1708 Johnson Street Saginaw, MI 989-752-1660 Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-714-2240 Nathan Weidner Childrens Advocacy Ctr. 715 N. Euclid Bay City, MI 989-671-1345 Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444 Restoration Community Outreach 1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880 Email: rcosag@yahoo.com The Salvation Army 2030 N. Carolina Saginaw, MI 48602 989-793-8371 The Saginaw Community Foundation 100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0545 Women of Colors POB 5525 Saginaw, MI 48603 989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286 YMCA of Saginaw 1915 Fordney Street Saginaw Michigan 989-753-7721
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What is text4baby?
Text4baby helps pregnant women and new moms get information about caring for their health and giving their babies the best possible start in life. The National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) launched text4baby; the first FREE health text messaging service in the U.S. Text4baby supports moms by providing accurate, text-length health information and resources in a format that is personal and timely. Text4baby is available to pregnant women and new moms from pregnancy through a babys first year. Its simple and FREE. Just text BABY to 511411 to get started. The text4baby service includes over 250 messages for pregnant women and new mothers. The comprehensive set of messages address: Prenatal Care Safe sleep Immunization Breastfeeding Diabetes Nutrition Oral Health Immunization Family Violence Physical Activity Safety Injury Prevention Mental Health Substance Abuse Developmental Milestones Labor & Delivery Car Seat Safety Exercise
With the support of CTIA-The Wireless Foundation and participating mobile operators, all messages received from text4baby are FREE! Even individuals without a text messaging plan can get these messages for free. If someone has limited texts per month, text4baby wont take away from that limit. Healthy tips and resources are available before, during and after pregnancy through The Michigan Department of Community Health/MI Healthy Baby mobile website at: http://www.mihealthybaby.mobi/
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Tips to Promote Social-Emotional Health Among Young Children

Teach your child to ask for help and identify who can help her when she needs it. Find opportunities to show her how to ask for help. Everyone experiences anger and stress! Help your child to find acceptable ways of working through these feelings. It is okay to be mad but never okay to hit or destroy property. Listen to and respect your child. Remind your child that he or she can always come to you to discuss concerns, fears, and thoughts. Calmly discuss the issues and talk to your childs pediatrician with any concerns you might have as a result. Give choices when your child is oppositional (eg, Would you like me to carry you upstairs to bed or would you like to walk?) Help your child think of the consequences of her choices when she is demonstrating oppositional behavior.
What Early Education and Child Care Providers Can Do:

Greet each child warmly. Smile, make eye contact, and use a positive tone of voice that says you are happy to see the child. Be friendly and affectionate with each child. Warmth and affection can be shown through your expression, laughter, voice, and words. Look for each childs strengths. Make sure that your words and interactions with children are more positive than negative. Show children how to talk to other children and build friendships. Teach children how to handle problems with others and to ask for help when they need it. Teach children how to follow directions, including listening, asking questions, and finishing tasks. Reinforce desirable behaviors by ignoring things that are trivial, providing frequent praise when you see positive behaviors start to emerge, and modeling respectful communication. Provide children with opportunities to make choices when possible and help them to learn to understand the consequences of their actions. Talk to a childs parents early on if you observe problem behaviors. Some child care facilities and schools provide mental health services on site; others can help students connect with community resources and providers of these services. Promoting positive staff morale among child care workers can help to minimize staff turnover. To the extent possible, maintain the same staff members for the same children.
Source: www.samhsa.gov/children 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com
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Bay City
Second Baptist Church Pastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd. Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937
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
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 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
Lansing
St. Stephens Community Church Reverend Herman Haller 1007 Kimberly Drive Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-2180
Saginaw
Bethel AME Church Pastor P. David Saunders 535 Cathay St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-7011
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
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 Church of Christ Minister James Sanderson 1325 N. Center Road Saginaw, MI 48638 (989) 790-2707 World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957
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
Truevine Baptist Church

Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-0751
Victorious Believers
Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692
Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 754-9621
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Praise
Christ Disciple Baptist Church
3317 Lapeer Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-754-2444
Connections
Saginaw Valley Community Church
3660 Hermansau Dr. Saginaw, MI 48603
Sunday 10 a.m. ~ Morning Worship 6 p.m. ~ Celebrate Recovery 6:30 p. m. ~ Young Adults Life Group Bible Study/Worship Monday 7 p. m ~ Womens Life Group Tuesday (2nd & 4th) 10 a.m. 3 p.m. ~ Heavens Manna Food Distribution 7 a.m. ~ Mens Life Group 6:30 p.m ~ Prayer Night 10 a.m. & 7 p.m ~ Healing Rooms
Christian Education 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Mens Meeting held every second Saturday of the month
Wednesday 6:30 p.m ~ Equipping Classes, all ages Thursday 1 p. m & 6:30 p .m ~ Healing Rooms Saturday 6 p.m. ~ Youth Worship
Exhibit Showcases Turn of the Century Wedding Gowns

The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History has opened a new exhibit called Here Comes the Bride: Wedding Dresses Through the Years. This small but charming exhibit features six dresses from the Museums collection. The gowns are from the 1900s to the 1930s. The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is $1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children. It is free for Historical Society members and their guests.
Sick of being sick?

Visit the Healing Room Ministry located at 3660 Hermansau Dr., in Saginaw, Michigan Tuesday 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 7 a.m. 9 p.m. Thursday 1 3 p.m. 6:30 - 8:30 pm No appointment is needed; however, it is helpful to make one to avoid waiting. Appointments can be made by calling 989-752-4769.
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Pastor Dempsey Allen Jacobs Ladder Ministries 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989.799.6601 www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org
Pastor Larry D. Camel and 1st Lady Shirley Camel

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church 1418 S. Warren Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-6604 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service
Recent Golf Outing Benefits Forensic Interviews of Abused Children

With a score of 12 under, the team of Pat Doolan, Retired Saginaw City Police Department, Dewey Howie, Retired Saginaw City Police Department, Max Williamson, Saginaw County Sheriffs Department, and the Honorable Patrick McGraw took first place at the golf outing on June 15. More than 100 golfers, including many area law enforcement professionals, teed off at the 14th Annual CAN Council Golf Scramble to raise funds for forensic interviews conducted by local Childrens Advocacy Centers, CAC. The ultimate winner of the days festivities are the children and families served by the CACs of Bay & Saginaw Counties. With event sponsorship 10% higher than last year, the outing, sponsored by Hilliard Lyons - The LeRoy/Bartnikowski Group secured critical funding for the program. CACs provide forensic interviews for physically or sexually abused children in a child-sensitive environment, minimizing further trauma. When necessary, CACs also provide expert, noninvasive medical evaluations. Learn how CACs aid prosecutions of child abuse perpetrators by calling Bonnie Skornia, CAC Program Director, at 989-752-7226.
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By Noelle Sullivan
Operation Outreach 2012 A Time for the Evidence of Change

of the volunteers headed off in the scorching heat to locations in the Covenant Hospital Neighborhood to do yard work and clean up the city. Some groups cleaned and mowed empty lots that were previously eye sores in the community, and other teams of volunteers were sent to homes of single mothers and the elderly who could not afford to have their yards cleaned up. A few volunteers spent time in Bliss Park cleaning flower beds and replanting flowers for the summer. Homes for sale in the area were cleaned up as well. Along with city clean up, Operation Outreach included outreaches to local homeless and womens shelters and nursing homes. Teams of young men were sent to play games and fellowship with the RCO mens shelter. While they were there a man asked Jesus to come into his life. The young men were overwhelmed and excited to come back to the church and share their news. Pastor Brenda Nolish and a team of young women sponsored a birthday party at a local womens shelter, providing games and VBS materials for the children. Pastor Kevin Sullivan and two teams visited Hoyt Nursing Home to sing hymns and pray for the residents. Cleaning up the city may have been a big part of Operation Outreach, but the main focus was evangelism. The week was started with a treasure hunt. Each group would pray and seek God for a person in their area that needed prayer. Many of the teens succeeded in finding their treasure. Along the way they would pray for anything that moved. Their courage and boldness could not be contained. By the end of the week we had thirteen salvations and the lives of the teens will never be the same. Our teams saw evidence of change in the City of Saginaw.
The youth of Saginaw Valley Community Church, Holy Communion Church, and Rochester First Assembly of God along with their fearless leader, Pastor Ginny Defoe, started the summer off the right way with the fourth annual Operation Outreach. On June 24, through June 29, fifty teens volunteered along with several adults to spend a week of their summer volunteering within the Saginaw community. Their goal was to see real change in Saginaw and honor the community. All through the week the teens and volunteers participated in several outreaches. Some teams went to Old Town and East Side soup kitchens to lend a helping hand. Others went to locations such as Warren Avenue and Washington Streets First Ward and Holy Communion Church to lead Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) with the local children. The most exciting part of this was a large tent that was erected on an empty lot on Stone Street for an outdoor neighborhood VBS. Earlier in the weeks before Operation Outreach, fliers were handed out and children were invited to attend. With Gods guidance and anointing the VBSs were a success. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons all
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