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AndrewN.Liveris–Page6
TammyBernier–Page18
Dr.LauraE.Foster–Page3
Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”
CirvenD.Merrill–Page8
WillieHillman–Page20
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Jim Murray
President –
AT&T Michigan
Dear Friends:
AT&T Aspire is a philanthropic program developed to help strengthen student success and workforcereadiness. We welcome your feedback. Please contact me at [email protected].
AT&T Takes ‘Socially Innovative’ Approach with the Launch of a Quarter-Billion-Dollar Campaign to Boost Workplace Readiness
Education experts believe that the lackof a high school degree significantlyworsens job prospects in a rapidlychanging, increasingly sophisticated job market. According to a recent reportsponsored by AT&T* and written by
Civic Enterprises and the EveryoneGraduates Center at Johns HopkinsUniversity, lacking a high school degreeis a serious issue in the United States:one in four students — more than 1million each year — drops out of school . And, if dropouts find jobs, theyearn less.
In fact, on average, a high school dropout earns 25percent less during the course of his or her lifetime,compared with a high school graduate, and 57 percentless than a college graduate with a bachelor’s degree . In
order to combat high school dropout rates, AT&T thismonth launched a quarter-billion-dollar campaign to helpmore students graduate from high school ready for careers and college and to ensure the country is better prepared to meet global competition.
I was proud to help make this announcement in Lansingat the Cristo Rey Community Center, joined by StateSen. Phil Pavlov, who chairs the Senate EducationCommittee, and Mike MacLaren, Executive Director of the Michigan Press Association. The Press AssociationFoundation is a past recipient of funding for itseducational work through the News in Educationprogram.
AT&T Michigan President Jim Murrayannounces new Aspire initiative with State
Sen. Phil Pavlov, St. Clair.
Together, we discussed how AT&T Aspire isalready among the most significant U.S.corporate educational initiatives with more tha$100 million invested since 2008. Since welaunched this program, AT&T has investednearly $2 million through grants and
AT&T Michigan
Students in Southfield participate in a recent AT&T/Junior Achievement Job Shadow program.
contributions to organizationsdedicated to education in Michigan.
In addition, our employees have volunteeredmore than 9,400 hours to provide jobshadow opportunities to 2,800 students.
And those numbers continue to grow with
AT&T/Junior Achievement Job Shadowsevents in Lansing, Kalamazoo, Saginaw andSouthfield.
SEE P 4, AT&T Michigan
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In This IssueOpinions & Commentary ......................................................................Page 8
Business & Financial............................................................................Page 13
Health...................................................................................................Page 19
Non-Prot Directory .............................................................................Page 26
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AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated
EtaUpsilonOmegaChapter
Presents“HATSOFFTOMOM”
The annual Hats Off to Mom Scholarship Luncheon sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated, Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter will be held on Saturday, May 5, 10:30
a.m. at Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State Street, Saginaw. The Rev. Dr. Laura E. Foster,Assistant Pastor of Greater Quinn A.M.E. Church in Detroit, Michigan, is the keynote speaker
for the event. The sorority will honor Rev. Dr. LaCreta M. Clark as VIP Mother of the Year,
and Mrs. Bridget Hall, Soror of the Year. The theme is “Timeless Service of a Valiant Mother”.
Rev. Dr. Clark is Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Services at Saginaw
Valley State University, an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal
Church and currently serves as Associate Pastor at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Saginaw. She is
the mother of four sons. Mrs. Hall, Children Protective Services Supervisor for the State of
Michigan Department of Human Services, will be honored for service to the sorority and the
community; she has been very active as advisor to the Ivylette Youth Group and as chairpersonof the Health initiative of the local chapter. Scholarships will be awarded to Jazekka Brewer
and Wen’Zell Franklin of Saginaw High School, Imani Coney of Arthur Hill High School and
the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Ti’Airus Foote of Arthur Hill, Lauren Ingram of
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Brianna Haynes of Heritage High School and Jessica
Morgan of Valley Lutheran High School. The luncheon will include a “hat” show with local
vendors. Tickets are $20 for youth and $30 for adults. Call Rubie White at 989.777.5514 or
Mary Broadway at 989.755.5715 for tickets and additional information.
Rev. Dr. Laura E. Foster Rev. Dr. LaCreta M. Clark Mrs. Bridget Hall
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AT&T Aspire is a new socially innovative approach that will tackle high school success andcollege and career readiness through a new $250 million commitment . That commitment willfocus on the following:
Collaborating with innovators, educators and other companies at AT&TFoundry (www.att.com/foundry ) to blaze new ground in developing solutionsto improve education. For example, the company will sponsor challenges or contests for mobile application developers to create cutting-edge solutions tocomplex problems in our educational system.
Expanding strategic alliances with organizations that specialize in developingand marketing new interactive learning tools that better engage today’sstudents.
Because AT&T employees have asked for more opportunities to engage withstudents and contribute to their success, AT&T will launch the AspireMentoring Academy later this year. The academy will enable employees tohelp students at risk of dropping out of school succeed in the classroom and inlife.
Inspiring more AT&T customers, companies and stakeholders to step up tothe challenge of addressing the education crisis.
Deepening the financial commitment to local education-focused groups thatdeliver results.
Making local contributions to community organizations that specialize inhelping students and improving the quality of education.
For details on Aspire grant applications, visit http://www.att.com/education-news, and click on the “ Aspire Local Impact RFP ” option.
Ending April 18, AT&T is encouraging Michigan eligibleorganizations to submit applications to pre-qualify for possible funding opportunities through the Local HighSchool Impact Initiative Requests for Proposals(RFPs). AT&T is most interested in funding local
programs that have strong, evidence-based practicesgrounded in the What Works Clearinghouse DropoutPrevention: A Practice Guide, as well as other data-driven outcomes demonstrated to improve high schoolgraduation rates. More information on the RFP processand eligibility requirements is available atwww.att.com/education-news .
Take a look and share with organizations, schoolsand educators who you know are already working tohelp and prepare Michigan teens for graduation.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,Jim MurrayPresident — AT&T Michigan
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DETROIT- Dow Chemical Company
and the University of Michigan will bring
together 300 students from all areas of
study to help solve some of the world’s
most pressing sustainability challenges in a
new and unprecedented fellowship program
announced recently.
Andrew Liveris, chairman and chief
executive officer of The Dow Chemical
Company (NYSE: DOW) and U-M PresidentMary Sue Coleman told a Detroit Economic
Club audience that Dow will provide a gift
of $10 million over six years to support the
Dow Sustainability Fellows Program at U-M.
Business, environmental, civic and academic
leaders and media attended the event at the
Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit.
This real-world, multidisciplinary
program will leverage U-M’s nearly $1.25
billion research portfolio to engage in and
help solve some of the world’s most pressing
sustainability challenges, while driving
innovation in Michigan and around the globe.
The unique structure of the program will
bring together a select group of the most
promising students, and potential future
leaders, from natural and social sciences,
engineering, business, law, public health,
public policy, architecture, urban planning,and other disciplines. These graduate and
postdoctoral scholars will learn together how
to integrate the power of their respective
disciplines to help solve sustainability
challenges including energy, climate change,
water, food, housing, transportation and
health. The program will cultivate nearly 300
leaders in global sustainability.
“At Dow, we know that the most
successful partnerships are formed when thereis a foundational belief that business interests
and public interests should be aligned in order
to create long-terms solutions for the greater
good of humanity,” said Dow Chairman &
Chief Executive Officer, Andrew N. Liveris.
“Our collaborative partnership pushes
aside the standard thinking and supports
unique models that will give rise to the next
generation of innovators in Michigan and
across the world.”
“Through this gift, we have the chance
to ramp up our efforts in preparing future
leaders in sustainability -- in all areas of study,
attacking all aspects of this complex issue,”
said U-M President Mary Sue Coleman.
“The uniqueness of this program is that it is
not rooted in any one discipline or any single
unit of the university -- it is as broad and
comprehensive as the subject matter itself.
And that is, frankly, the only way to solve
problems as pervasive as those we face insustainability.”
The program includes fellowships for
masters, doctoral and postdoctoral students
and a supporting lecture series focused
on sharing sustainability research and
best practices. Under the program, teams
composed of fellows at various levels from
different disciplines would also compete for
awards supporting high-impact sustainability
solutions that address a sustainabilitychallenge.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the
power of science and technology to
passionately innovate what is essential to
human progress. The Company connects
chemistry and innovation with the principles
of sustainability to help address many of the
world’s most challenging problems such as
the need for clean water, renewable energy
generation and conservation, and increasing
agricultural productivity. Dow’s diversified
industry-leading portfolio of specialty
chemical, advanced materials, agrosciencesand plastics businesses delivers a broad
range of technology-based products and
solutions to customers in approximately 160
countries and in high growth sectors such
as electronics, water, energy, coatings and
agriculture. In 2011, Dow had annual sales
of $60 billion and employed approximately
52,000 people worldwide. The Company’s
more than 5,000 products are manufactured
at 197 sites in 36 countries across the globe.
References to “Dow” or the “Company”
mean The Dow Chemical Company and its
consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise
expressly noted. More information about
Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
About the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a global
leader in sustainability, health, law and public
policy, the arts and humanities, scienceand technology, and many other academic
disciplines. The university, which has 19
schools and colleges, has more than $1 billion
in annual research expenditures. U-M, which
has long been engaged in many aspects of
sustainability, is coordinating and focusing
its expertise and resources to spur progress
and establish leadership in this critical arena.
The university’s goal is to inspire students
to acquire the knowledge and insight thatwill empower them to address the many
complexities of sustainability in their chosen
careers.
DowandU-MLaunchInnovativeProgramtoDevelop
SustainabilityLeaders
Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris and
University of Michigan President Mary SueColeman discuss new sustainability fellows program
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SummerMadnessBy Cirven D. Merrill
Usually in Saginaw
and our nation, the
violence involving
shooting are not as
numerous until the
weather is very hot, but
as you already know
March Madness was not just for the basketball
tournaments during the
month of March this year.
After previously experiencing a decrease
in the number of shootings and murders in
Saginaw, some thought that our city was
finally getting itself together, but now we’ve
had enough shootings and murders to put
everyone on red alert. I am often asked by
people as to why African Americans kill one
another? I guess the answers are as many as
we have different hues of African American
skin tones. Most blame the shootings on gang
culture, even though, we know that all shootings
are not gang related. Besides, it is easier to
blame every shooting on gangs and hot weather
than it is to look deeper into the matter.
Well, sometimes I like to think outside the
box and take a different approach in viewing
the matter. For instance, I believe it is a
socio-economic factor driving the violence,
and when a system of economic castration is
fostered under the guise of having a felony,
or even greater, and there are no jobs, we getthe violent result we are experiencing now. In
my opinion and observation, jobs are needed
in order to quell the violence perpetrated
on one another, or those who are victims of
the socio-economic factor of lack will turn
on one another unaware they are actually
venting their dissatisfaction with a broken
system, and acting
with vengeance upon
themselves.
In spite of what
some may say or
even think about the
violence taking place
in Saginaw, there
are citizens who are
genuinely concerned about doing the work to
curve the violence.
The interested parties are organizing,
talking to their family members about staying
out of trouble, and even joining and attending
groups who oppose violence.
Stop the violence marches, rallies, and
all forms of protest against violence areneeded and encouraged. Please do not stop
having them because they do raise some
level of concern. We must continue to
encourage our Saginaw City Council, County
Commissioners, and Federal Government to
produce jobs.
Let Your Motto Be ResistanceCastle Museum of Saginaw County History
www.castlemuseum.org
Now Showing Through April 29, 2012
African American Portraits
from the
Smithsonian Institution
Traveling Exhibition ServiceLeadershipSaginawProgramOfferedLeadership Saginaw is an intensive 10-month community awareness
program designed specifically to familiarize participants with both the
benefits and challenges of life in Saginaw County.
In the course of the 10 months, participants will also have an opportunity
to study the qualities and skills that make a leader and, in turn analyze and
develop their own style of leadership.
Do you know a top-notch leader in your company or community
organization that shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for the
Chamber’s Leadership Saginaw program? Recommend that leader today by
sending their name and contact information to michelle@saginawchamber.
org. We’ll contact the individuals you’ve recommended and ask them toapply to the program.
Leadership Saginaw County 2013 is currently being accepted and is due
on April30,2012.
For questions contact the Saginaw County Chamber at (989) 752-7161
or email Michelle Porra at [email protected].
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All are invited on Sunday, April 29, to Messiah Baptist
Church, located at 2615 Williamson Rd., in Saginaw, to a
musical celebration honoring Rubie White, Ministry of music.
Under the tutelage of Mrs. Herline Maxey and Mrs. Claudine
Wicks, White began her musical career, at the tender age of
13, later becoming a musician at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
After becoming the minister of music for the senior and male
chorus at Tabernacle, she later joined her brother in 1989 in the
founding of Messiah Baptist Church
A lifelong resident of Saginaw, she is the only daughter of
the late Henry and Ruth Sandefur Jones, with three brothers,Rev. Robert, Rev. Louis Jones (deceased), and Frederick. She has two sons,
Anthony Robinson and Jeremy White, and is grandmother, great grandmother, and
godmother to many. White enjoys contemporary and traditional gospel music.
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ARecipeforSuccess:ExhibitCelebratesListentotheMrs.
While Woods was
attending Delta College
over 10 years ago to obtaina degree in fine arts, her
career as a floral designer
started at a freeze dried
florist located in Freeland,
Michigan.
While employed at
the Freeland florist
location, she learned to
design shadowboxes for
weddings, funerals and special event flowers.Enthusiastic to learn more about plant
care, including the outside care of plants,
Erika began employment at Post Gardens as
a floral merchandiser for the Great Lakes Bay
Region Home Depot. Continuing her goal of
creating memorable floral designs, in 2002,
she began to work with a local florist to learn
the business side of her chosen career while
working exclusively with fresh flower design.
In 2005, she had the opportunity to work
for the second largest floral franchise in the
nation, 1-800flowers.com, in Ann Arbor. “At
the floral franchise I became familiar with the
business on a larger scale and participated in
the floral arrangements for the Rose Bowl
in Detroit. I was also fortunate to train in
one of their many warehouses for several
months where I learned the logistic side of
production before being promoted to a head
designer in one of their franchises located in
West Bloomfield, ” she said. Erika remained
at the franchise in West Bloomfield until she
was given the opportunity to work with a
well-known Japanese florist who specialized
in Ikebana at Chelsea Flowers located in
downtown Ann Arbor also eliminating the
commute to West Bloomfield.
After years of living away from her hometown, she decided to move back to
Saginaw to continue her career and share her
knowledge and experience in floral design.
Woods interviewed for two positions with
two offers, one on Mackinaw Island at the
Grand Hotel where she would work as a florist
conducting arrangements for weddings on
the island, as well as, designing arrangements
for Governor Jennifer Granholm’s summer
home, and one at Horizons ConferenceCenter. Fortunately for Saginaw she decided
to remain in her hometown, and began a
position at the Horizons Conference Center
as a floral event designer for special events.
In 2010, Erika’s opportunity to become
a business owner became a reality, and she
opened Erika’s Flowers located at 214 Federal
Ave. in the historic district in downtown
Saginaw. For friendly service with unique
floral design, visit Erika’s Flowers website at
www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com, or call the
friendly staff at 989-755-9330.
Erika J. Woods,Floral Designer/Owner of Erika’s Flowers
FloristEnjoyingGreatLakesBayArea
On Friday, April 20, Art Lewis will broadcast
live from the Castle Museum from 9 a.m. to noon.
His Listen to the Mrs. co-host, Sue Smith, will joinhim that morning as well. The general public is
welcome to stop by and watch when the Museum
opens at 10 a.m.
CelebratingaLifeofMusicalMinistry
Rubie White
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AccountabilitySoughtasMichiganDriversPrepareforAutoInsuranceHikeOn July 1, auto insurance premiums will rise by 21 percent to $175 per vehicle for all Michigan motorists. This $30
increase has been met with strong criticism and calls for greater transparency and accountability for the Michigan
Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) by House Democrats. The MCCA adjusts rates annually, but $175 is the
highest rate ever. At issue is whether the higher price reflects a real financial need of the MCCA, or is a political move
by big insurance companies to ignite public outrage and solidify support for capping no-fault insurance payouts.
Set up by the Michigan Legislature as a nonprofit in 1978, the MCCA ensures that, regardless of their size, insurers
are able to comply with Michigan’s no-fault automobile insurance laws. Current state law requires an insurer to cover
all reasonably necessary medical care needs resulting from a car accident - meaning unlimited, lifetime personal injury
benefits - and places no dollar limit on those medical costs. This requirement would burden small insurers, but is eased
by the fact that the MCCA essentially spreads the costs of the most serious injuries to all Michigan insurers by creating
a pool of money from which insurers are reimbursed for expenses beyond a set amount. Today that set amount is $500,000 and the MCCA
paid out $927 million in personal injury benefits in 2011.
Because the MCCA is a nonprofit, and not an official state agency, it is not subject to Michigan’s Open Meetings Act and Freedom of
Information Act, nor is it required to hold regular, independent audits. The fact that membership on the MCCA’s board of directors is
functionally limited to only representatives from Michigan’s largest auto insurance companies plus the commissioner of the Office of
Financial and Insurance Regulation, has also raised accountability questions. Taken together, these facts demand the Legislature’s attention.
Without accurate knowledge of the MCCA’s financial health, we will never know whether the MCCA possesses a robust surplus or will be
in dire financial straits in the near future. I strongly support making the MCCA more accountable and transparent, and will join with other
lawmakers who understand the importance of this issue.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My staff and I are here to serve and assist you! We can help residentswith a number of state government issues such as accessing unemployment benefits or cutting through the red tape. As always, I want to
hear your opinions and suggestions regarding state government, proposed legislation and ways to improve our community. You can reach
me toll-free at (855) 347-8095 or by email at [email protected]. Thank you for the privilege of being your representative!
Sincerely,
State Representative Stacy Erwin Oakes
95th House District
Representative
Stacy Erwin Oakes
VOLUNTEERADVOCATESFORABUSEDCHILDRENNEEDED60 Percent of Saginaw County’s Abused Children Lack an Advocate
Only 40% of Saginaw’s identified abusedchildren have a volunteer Court Appointed SpecialAdvocate (CASA). With the help of a CASAvolunteer, a child is half as likely to languish inthe foster care system and is more likely to find
a safe and permanent home. The CAN CouncilGreat Lakes Bay Region is seeking applicants to
begin CASA training May 1, 2012. The training period is spread over a four week period.
The foster care and child welfare systemis full of compassionate lawyers, judges andsocial workers. Yet, the intense demand upon
the system limits its ability to adequately protecteach abused child. CASA fills the gap by trainingand supporting volunteers to advocate for the bestinterests of our most vulnerable children. CASAvolunteers are trained to work independently as
an objective third party and are appointed by judges to individual cases.
Judge Faye Harrison, who presides over Saginaw County’s Family Court, says “CASAis an important part of our court’s effort to helpchildren and their families. CASA volunteershelp ensure that services are provided, that rights
are protected and that children are heard. Theyhelp us see the case from the child’s perspectiveso that the child does not get lost in the legalsystem.”
People from all walks of life who are at least
21 years old are encouraged to apply to become aCASA volunteer. Upon completion of training, aCASA can expect to contribute an average of 10hours each month.
To begin the CASA application process,contact Randy Dee Roberts, CASA ProgramDirector, at (989) 752-7226.
Contact me
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My staff and I are here to serve and
assist you! We can help residents with a number of state government issues such as accessing unemployment
benefits or cutting through the red tape. As always, I want to hear your opinions and suggestions regarding
state government, proposed legislation and ways to improve our community. You can reach me toll-free at
(855) 347-8095 or by email at [email protected]. Thank you for the privilege of being your representative!
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Business DirectoryAttrneys
John D. L. HumphreysHumphreys, Campbell, Dust & Humphreys, P.C.Building A , Suite One, 5090 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 792-2522 Fax (989) 792-3881E-Mail – [email protected]
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W. James Richardson1356 Woodside StreetSaginaw, MI988-753-0233www.wjamesrichardson.com
Aut2 Fresh DetailKenny Jackson300 N. Niagara StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-239-7012
McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603Leon V. WashingtonSales & Leasing [email protected]
Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury
4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI989-792-2453
Bakeries
Lighthouse Bakery285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 989-754-7088 Fax – 989-754-7099
Banquet Faciities
Rowan - West Facility1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan989-753-3475
Beauty
Illusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator 1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-755-2666/989-755-3883
LocAccentsTonita LawsonSisterlocks Consultant6327 Laurentian Ct.Flint, MI 48532810-240-9665
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Reection of U Too2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-753-4600
Sports Barbershop
1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan
989-992-2600
Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338
Unique Cuts II3125 E. HollandSaginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338
Business Sutins
The Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner 293 Provincial Ct. #78989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.comwww.The GrowthCoach.com
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Direct Dial (989) [email protected]
Ceaning Services
Extreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335
Cmmunity Centers and Services
First Ward Community ServicesSheilda BraddockPresident/CEOHuman Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan
989-753-0411
Cmputers
Creative ComputersLathan Wilson (Buddy)817 East GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607
989-755-9290
Dentists
Jack W. Nash, DDS
Cosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200
Fashin
Where Did U Get That Hat?Specialize in Custom Designs“Sunday’s Best”Yvonne Ellison/Milliner Phone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]
Fd & Dining Spencer’s Route 46Spence DambroProprietor 5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.com
Graphics/Digita
TBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-752-5540TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM
Heating and Cing
HORIZON Azola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell
Phtgraphy
Quality Photo124 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-790-8130
Pubicatins
David HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602
REAlToRS® Century 21
Atonya F. Patterson, Realtor 5580 State St., Suite 4Saginaw, Michigan 48603989.921.7000 ofce 989.284.1465 [email protected]
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Restaurants
Brother Arthur’s Fish & More2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI989-752-0200
Rite Spot1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001
Retaiers
GREEKS “R” US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI [email protected]
Kenny’s Clothes310 Johnson St.Saginaw, MI989-753-4552 [email protected]
She Repair Morgans Shoe Repair 308 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-754-6155
TairsExecutive TailoringChristopher E. EddingtonMaster Tailor 418 Court StreetSaginaw, MI [email protected] hour service
Tax Services
Robert McDuffy Tax & AccountingService/ERO e-le2127 Ledyard
Saginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115Fax [email protected]
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Business & Financial
Whether you are starting up a new business or
expanding an established business in the City
of Saginaw, you’re starting something good.
Services. Jobs. Goods. Knowledge. Expertise.
These are the fundamentals that built S aginaw
long ago – and they are the principals that willmove us forward toward a bright future.
The business loan
program at the Saginaw
Economic Development
Corporation (SEDC) isdesigned to provide
needed funds when
bank financing is not
available or to fill the
gap between bank loans
and additional needs.
• SEDC offers loans
of up to $220,000for commercial real
estate, machinery
and equipment, and
inventory
• Business must be
located within the
City of Saginaw
• Additionalrequirements
are available by
contacting us.
INVESTING IN YOUR SUCCESSBusiness Loans
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Phone: 989-759-1395 Fax: 989-759-1734
Email: [email protected]
SaginawEconomic
Development
Corporation
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Chemical Bank has been helping amilies get into the home o their dreamsor over 90 years, and is committed to making home ownership a reality.
Our Road to Home Program will provide you with a solid oundation ofnancial skills necessary to own your own home. To learn more about theprogram or the steps to becoming a homeowner, visit us online or stop by one o our 142 locations.
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Circle o Love CDCUpcoming Events:
Saving The DreamFree Concert Fundraiser
June 22, 2012
Community Awareness & Makeover
August 1-30, 2012
Community Block Party
Book Bag Giveaway
August 18, 2012
A. Verifcation o Earnings • SSI Determination Letter
• Retirement Income(4 consecutive stubs)
B. Homeowner’s Insurance Declaration page
C. Pay Stubs (4 consecutive pay stubs)
D. Income Tax Returns with W2’s (past 2 years)
E. Driver’s License
F. Social Security Card
G. Warranty Deed
H. Verifcation that Property Taxes are current
Pamelia D. Brazil • Executive Director
1809 Durand Street Saginaw, MI 48602
www.circleofovecdc.org
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A PersonalizedHands on Workshop
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Girls are interestedin careers in science,
technology, engineering
and math (STEM), but
they don’t consider
them to be their first
choice, according to
a recent study by the
Girl Scout Research
Institute. The GSRI
study tells us that girls know they are smartenough to pursue a STEM field, but don’t
know enough about available careers. That’s
where Girl Scouting comes in.
Here at Girl ScoutsHeart of Michigan
we created a program
called Brain STEM. Girls have fun learning
to design a dome with gumdrops, create
batteries out of food, build a rocket, fix
broken machines, play equation bingo and
make a car that runs on rubber bands. The
girls also go on field trips to learn more
about these careers and what it takes to land
jobs. Girls realize they can study science,technology, engineering and math in college.
What do girls find appealing about
science, technology, engineering and math?
They like to solve problems, build thingsand put things together. They like hands-on
science projects and are curious about how
things work. They like the challenge of
exploring, discovering and seeking answers.
They want careers that can help people and
make a difference in the world.
You can help support girls as they study
science, technology and math by serving as
mentors and providing learning opportunities.
To volunteer, call Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan at 1-800-497-2688 (49-SCOUT).
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EarthDayoranyday,saveatreebygoingonlineBy Cynthia W. Edwards
Social Security
Public Affairs Specialist
Flint - April 22 is
Earth Day. More than
one billion people will
celebrate Earth Day in
one way or another.
You could plant a
tree, and recycle your
plastic, glass, and paper,
or use the backside of printer paper before
tossing it. But what’s even better than
recycling your paper is not having any paper
to begin with. By doing business with Social
Security over the Internet, you’ll be doing your
part to help us in our environment-friendly
practices.
Whether you want to get an estimate of
your future retirement benefits, apply for
Social Security benefits or Medicare, request a
replacement Medicare card, report a change of
address or direct deposit (if you are currently
receiving benefits), or take charge of your retirement planning, you can use our secure
website.
Going online saves you a trip, as well as
the gas and carbon emissions that go along
with it. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/
onlineservices to get started. Doing business
with Social Security online is fast, easy, and
secure. It’s also environmentally the cleanest,
greenest way to do your Social Security
business. Many of our online services are
available as automated phone services too.
Just call 1-800-772-1213.
On Earth Day, not everyone can give their home or office an environmental makeover
or purchase an electric car. But anyone can
use our online services or automated phone
services.
GirlScoutStudy:GirlsDoLikeScienceBy Jan Barker CEO
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
SVSUTrackandFieldTeamHelpingOthers!Members of the Saginaw Valley State University track and field team celebrated ‘March is Reading Month’ by
spending an afternoon with students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Living and Learning Center. A total of 12 Cardinal track and field student-athletes participated in the event as part of SVSU Athletics’ ever growing initiative to make a positiveimpact on the community.
The afternoon included many different activities as the Cardinal student-athletes led group reading sessions with
the class, participated in one-on-one readings with the students and helped out with arts and crafts projects.The goal at Bay-Arenac ISD Living and Learning Center is for the students to become participating members of
their community to the best of their abilities. To reach this goal the students work to transition by following a curriculumthat includes functional academics, leisure, recreation, independent living, and community-based experiences. “Helpingothers makes me happy and by the look on the faces our team helped make a lot of people happy,” said SVSU student-athlete Chelsea Savage. “I would do it again in a heartbeat!”
The Bay-Arenac ISD Living and Learning Center campus is located at 1435 W. Center Road in Hampton Township.
Teen Refresh News Update:
New College Funding Site –
www.ScholarshipOnline.org
Banner Kids Biz News
KIDS and Money
www.surfnetkids.com
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EARNMORE,WORKLESS,ENJOYLIFE How to Gain Greater Freedom & Fortune
After interacting with
business owners over the
years, we have learned
with absolute clarity that
your goal as a business
owner should be to
design a company that
is distinct from you and
quite candidly, works
in your absence. You
should create a separate cash flow entity, not
merely a job for yourself. It should pay you ahealthy salary plus a return on your investment
of money, time and effort. You should build
equity! You should build wealth! Bottom
line, your role should be to shape, manage and
grow this independent and enduring asset –
your business.
Your enterprise should function without
you, not because of you. I know this sounds
bizarre, but hear me out. While you can be the
brains behind the enterprise, you should not be like Hercules trying to hold up the entire
weight of the company! You will be crushed!
Your business should work harder so you
don’t have to. You should be able to make
money every day without having to work every
day. You should invest more brain equity and
leadership equity and much less sweat equity
into your company. Your business should be a
product of your brain, not your brawn.
You should strive to build a business that
does not enslave you and does not rely on
your being present every minute of every day
doing all the thinking, deciding, worrying,
and working. You must adopt a new way of
thinking and acting.
You must become a strategic business
owner. Specifically, you must learn to adopt
a CEO mindset; systematize and document
your business; lead more and work less; createa simple business plan; utilize the leverage of
marketing; effectively manage your greatest
asset, your people; and learn to let go. In short,
you must transform the way you see yourself
and your business.
As a strategic
business owner, your
primary aim should
be to develop a self-
managing and systems-oriented business that
still runs consistently, predictably, smoothly,
and profitably while you are not there. You
should shape and own the business system
(again, an integrated web of processes) and
employ competent and caring employees to
operate the system. You should document
the work of your business so that you caneffectively train others to execute the work.
You must make yourself replaceable in the
technical trenches of your business. To repeat,
define and document the specific work to be
done and then train and delegate. This is how
you begin successfully to beat the blues, escape
death by details, and gain greater freedom.
With a documented operating system,
your employees should be able to carry on
the work of the business while you focus on big picture priorities or God forbid, decide to
take a break. You should be able to escape the
daily drudgery. In fact, your company should
run on autopilot status even while you’re on
an extended, work-free, guilt-free vacation.
If it does, you will have designed and built
a business that truly works and is worth a
fortune. More importantly, in the process, you
will have gained back a personal life that is
fulfilling.
To maintain freedom, independence and
fulfillment, as your business grows, so must
your leadership effectiveness and operating
systems. You must stop micromanaging and
start leading (macro managing). You must
become more purposeful and proactive.
Specifically, we take business owners and
managers on a life-changing process:
Step one:Learn to work on yourself bytransitioning to a new way of thinking and
behaving. Re-program yourself and your
habits. Stop acting like an employee and
start thinking like a CEO. Learn to work on
your business, not in your business. Adopt
the theory of optimization. Be strategic, not
tactical; work less, lead more!
Step two: Systematize your company
by creating, documenting and continually
improving all your key processes, procedures
and policies. Trust the business system
and personnel you put in place and remove
yourself from the company’s daily details. Be
more hands-off and more brains-on. Replace
yourself with other people. Define and
document the work to be done. Train others
and delegate the work. This operating systemis your foundation for freedom.
Step three: Increase your leadership
capabilities. Excel at leadership, not doer-
ship. Your business needs a clear vision and
strong leader to hold others accountable, not
another employee doing technical work. Help
build and direct your team.
Step four: Develop clarity of direction
for your business and employees by creating
a simple business plan and an effectiveimplementation process.
Step five: Learn to effectively manage
your people, your greatest asset.
Stepsix: instead of incremental growth,
engage the leverage of marketing to achieve
substantial, profitable growth.
Step seven: Learn to let go, delegate,
and truly enjoy business ownership, your
relationships, and your life.
By working less in your business, you gain
more time to work on your business and make
those essential changes necessary to optimize
your company and your life. You may well
be skeptical. That’s normal. However, let me
ask you “Are your current paths and strategies
working”? If so, you wouldn’t be searching
for answers here. If not, I invite you to
acknowledge the problems in your business,
take responsibility for them, and dare to trynew approaches.
Need greater freedom in your business?
Give me a call or email. C.Talley@
TheGrowthCoach.com or 989-401-6229.
Cal Talley
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The Small Business Administration and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Great Lakes Bay are pleased
to offer a free TEAM SBA - Financing Roundtable at Delta College 1961 Delta Road, University Center on May 11, 2012, from 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.
This forum is best suited to those serious about seeking
financing for their business, have good credit, a solid business idea,
and some money to invest in their business. BecausetheSBAdoes
not provide loan guarantees to real estate investment firms,
includingpurchasingandrehabbinghousesforsale,thistype
offinancingisnotdiscussedattheroundtable.
For more information about MI-SBTDC, resources or
other seminars, visit www.misbtdc.org/GreatLakesBay or call
989.686.9597 and find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/
MI.SBTDC.Region.5 Roundtable sponsors are Delta College,
Small Business Administration, SBA Certified local lenders and
the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center
Great Lakes Bay.
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Atnya Pattersn,REAlToR®
Century 21 Signature Reaty5580 State St., Ste. 4
Saginaw, MI 48603
989-284-1465 ce989-921-7000 ffice
989-921-7001 [email protected]
WolverineBankAnnouncesNewAssistantBranchManager
Lindsey Pearsall has been promoted to Deposit Sales and Service Assistant Manager of the South Saginaw Road branch of Wolverine Bank. For nearly two years, Pearsall has been an integral member of the Wolverine Bank deposit
staff where she has helped to generate lasting relationships for Wolverine Bank with her exemplary level of customer
service and team support.
A graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, Pearsall earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Business
Management. She is an active member in the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce’s Sales Leads Group, served on the
2011 United Way Community Impact Panel, and is a financial literacy mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer
for such organizations as Big Brothers Big Sister and the United Way and served on the 2011 United Way Community
Impact Panel.
Lindsey Pearsall
HarveyPromotedToLoanSalesManagerWolverine Bank, local community bank in the Great Lakes Bay Region has promoted Kim Harvey to Loan Sales
Manager. Harvey joined Wolverine Bank in 2008 as a Business Development Officer specializing in residential lending.
With the position of Loans Sales Manager, Harvey will be responsible for managing and increasing Wolverine Bank’s
loan volume in the Midland area.
Ms. Harvey received her FICO® Professional Certification, through the Fair Isaac Company. The Certified FICO®
Professional (FICO® Pro) program is designed to recognize individuals who have a strong understanding of FICO®
scores and how the FICO® score impacts both the lender and the consumer. “This certification provides a knowledge
benchmark for individuals who assess credit risk and how that risk impacts their company and customers.” CertifiedFICO® Professionals (FICO® Pros), based on FICO® scores and other credit and lending criteria, will understand
how FICO® scores are created, the categories and data utilized in the credit report and the impact of FICO® scores on
consumers.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University as well as her Masters of Business Administration
in Strategic Management from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.
Kim Harvey
TEAMSBA–FinancingRoundtable
WolverineBankAnnouncesPromotions
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DuperonCorporationWorldHeadquartersIsMoving!Duperon Corporation is on the move
after finalizing the purchase of property at
1200 Leon Scott, Saginaw on Tuesday, April
10, 2012. The purchase—in response to the
company’s growth of approximately 25%
per year—will allow Duperon Corporation
to consolidate its office and manufacturing
operations into a single facility in the
Saginaw area. The company last moved its
operations in 2004 with an office staff of
14; since that time, the number has grown to
more than 50 part- and full-time employeesin both the administration and manufacturing
of the company, including interns from area
colleges.
“Our entire team is energized about the
possibilities provided by this new space.
This move will give us the room we need to
continue our current growth, as well as the
opportunity to keep our world headquarters
here in mid-Michigan,” relayed Tammy
Bernier, President and CEO. Of the manysites considered, Duperon was thrilled to be
able to purchase property in Saginaw.
Currently, Duperon Corporation works
with approximately 250 Michigan vendors,
and draws its employees from Saginaw and
as far as Rochester Hills, Owosso, Sanford,
Grayling, Standish, and Reese. “We were
committed that the move would have zero
impact for our team,” shared Bernier. After
more than two years of searching, “The
building at 1200 Leon Scott became available
at the perfect time. The space will facilitate
the next level of expansion for our global
vision.”
“This move is a realization of a long-
term dream and underscores our continuing
passion for entrepreneurship,” stated
Chairman of the Board Terry Duperon.
Duperon has displayed his commitment to
entrepreneurship both through his innovative
work at Duperon Corporation and Duperon
Education, a course which teaches bothemployees and students from the community
about the principles of entrepreneurship.
“It is a good example of what is possible
if you dream big enough and are seriously
committed to your dream.”
“We are excited to take this step,”
added Bernier. Duperon Corporation is an
example of Governor Snyder’s strategy
for Economic Gardening, as a long-term
citizen with a demonstrated commitment
to the community with involvement in
organizations such as SCF, CAN Council,
United Way’s Holiday Wish List program,
and others at the local, state and national
level. “There is so much potential in business
to do something extraordinary. Each small
business contributes to a customer, a family,
a community and an economy. We are
humbled by the growth of our business and
honored to have the opportunity to do good
work.”
We are deeply grateful that this move
has been made possible in conjunction with
several businesses and agencies in the area:
City of Saginaw, Saginaw Future, 1st StateBank, Online Realty, multiple vendors who
have been helpful, as well as by our loyal
customers in the U.S. and around the world.
“We are especially grateful to the team who
has worked alongside us through our search
and the decision-making process,” said
Bernier.
“We’re pleased that Duperon chose to
locate their expansion in Saginaw County.
The company’s strong growth is a tributeto its entrepreneurial spirit and corporate
culture that encourages innovation. This
is a true example of successful Economic
Gardening,” said Saginaw Future Inc.
President JoAnn Crary.
Duperon Corporation is the leader
in preliminary liquids/solids separation
technologies and provides technologies
for coarse screening, fine screening, low
flow screening, ultra screening, washing
compacting, and conveying. Duperon®
technologies are designed and manufactured
in Saginaw, Michigan.
Terry L. Duperon,
Chairman of the
Board
Tammy L. (Duperon)
Bernier, President/
CEO
CommunityResourceSeries:FairHousingProgramPatricia Baird, Director of the Fair
Housing Center of Eastern Michigan,
will present an overview of the housingdiscrimination laws and local demographic
data on Wednesday,April25at7p.m.at
HoytLibrary,505Janes. Participants will
learn the protected classes, how and where
to file a complaint, and how to request a
reasonable accommodation in housing for
persons with a disability.The Public Libraries of Saginaw will
provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids
and services, such as signers for the hearing
impaired, to individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the Public Libraries of
Saginaw to give at least two weeks’ advance
notice by telephoning 755-9833, using thelibrary’s T.D.D. service at 755-9831 or
writing the library at 505 Janes, Saginaw, MI
48607.
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‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’
Dr.Nash’sDentalCornerDr. Jack Nash
has been practicing
dentistry for over 35
years.Heisagraduate
of the University of
Michigan Dental
School. He has also
been an adjunct
faculty member at
Delta College andis currently a Fellow of the American
Academy of General Dentistry and a
graduate of the prestigious Council on
InnovativeDentistry.
To ask Dr. Nash dental questions
writetohimat:Dr.JackW.Nash,POB
1442, Saginaw,MI 48607,or email him
at [email protected]. All opinions
discussed in these articles are those of
Dr. Nash; treatment options should be
discussed with an individual’s personal
dentist.
DearDr.Nash:
I have had a toothache on and off for
the past few months. At one time I was
prescribed an antibiotic for the infection and
over-the-counter Motrin for the pain. Within
a day or so the pain went away, so I never
called the dentist back to have the tooth fixed properly because I felt fine with no problems.
Well, now the pain came back so I called
the dentist for another round of antibiotics
and the dentist refused to call out another
antibiotic for me. I was told that I had to have
the tooth treated properly or have it extracted.
My feeling is that the dentist should have just
called out another antibiotic so that the pain
and discomfort would go away again like
it did previously. Don’t you think that the
dentist was wrong by not calling out another
round of antibiotics since that took care of the problem for a while the last time?
DearReader: I really do feel sorry that
you are still in pain and having trouble with
the tooth, but the truth of the matter is you
really need to get your tooth treated properly
so that the infection is taken care of and you
are relieved of your pain. The reason you
do not want to keep throwing antibiotics
at yourself is that your body may build up
a tolerance to the antibiotic. In the future
you may develop another illness that these
antibiotics are needed to treat and then they
might not work, causing you to be sick longer
than normal, perhaps even critically. The
bacteria that are causing all the problems
in your tooth may build up a resistance to
antibiotics. Imagine looking at the bacteria
like mosquitoes and preparing to attack
them with a mosquito spray. Every year scientists have to make a little different mix
of spray to kill off the mosquitoes because
the mosquitoes become resistant to the old
mix. Likewise, a bacterium is very adaptive
--- a kind of bacterial “smarts”--- has been
around in one form or another for hundreds of
thousands of years. It wants to stay around,
so it mutates over and over, making the same
old antibiotics less and less effective over
time.
Overuse of antibiotics is a real danger.
Your body can build up a tolerance toantibiotics leaving you at risk if a critical
infection arises anywhere in your body. So
your dentist was absolutely correct. You just
cannot keep throwing antibiotics at an infected
tooth. You need to have the tooth repaired
properly or removed! Remember that the
infection causing your tooth problem is just
not limited only to your mouth. Infections
are centered in one place initially, but they
can affect many other areas of your body and
make you susceptible to other problems, like
sepsis, which is a blood-borne infection. So
please call your dentist and let him or her take
care of your tooth if it hurts. You only have
one body, so take care of it. Until next time
my friend........stay healthy.
Goodhealthandgoodpromise,
Dr. Jack W. Nash, 1320 S. Washington
Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 – Office – 989.752.1200 – Fax – 989.752.2481
Delta’sQ-TVRecognizesAutismAwarenessMonthwithDocumentariesDelta College’s Q-TV will focus on
Autism with three television specials airing
on Mondays in April, recognizing that April is
Autism Awareness Month. According to the
most recent reports from the Center for DiseaseControl and Prevention, Autism continues to
rise and has seen a 78% increase from a decade
ago. Delta will air the following programs:
Autistic Like: Graham’s Story. Monday,
April 16 at 9 p.m. This is an intimate family
portrait following one dad’s determined search
to find the right treatments, the right doctors,
even the right words to describe his “autistic-
like” son. This documentary was a finalist for
the 2009 FREDDIE Award for OutstandingMedical and Health Reporting.
Doctors will diagnose more children with an
autism spectrum disorder than with childhood
cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS
combined. The documentary highlights efforts
underway in several cities where researchers
hope to gain insights that may lead to prevention,
new treatments and even a cure.
For example, 75 percent of parents of
autistic children fear that, once they die, their children will not have the financial support
they need. This program looks at next steps
in exploring the needs of families affected by
autism.
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Funded by the
Substance Abuse
and Mental Health
Services Administration
(SAMHSA), one
purpose of Saginaw
MAX System of Care
is to promote the full
participation of youthwith complex mental
health needs and their
families in the planning,
development, implementation and evaluation
of Saginaw MAX.
There are 11 guiding principles which
are the driving force in decisions made at
every level and in every aspect of the system.
Throughout the year a Saginaw MAX team
member will discuss one of these values and how it coincides with their role. The focus of
the article in the March 16, 2012 edition was
“family driven.”
The second principle critical to the
success of Saginaw MAX is “Youth Guided.”
Youth Guided means that young people will
be empowered , educated and given a decision
making role in the care of their own lives as
well as the policies and practices governing
care for all youth in Saginaw County. Saginaw MAX Youth Coordinator Willie
Hillman says it is his job to ensure that there
are diverse youth voices present at the table
where decisions are being made involving
system transformation. Hillman, who holds a
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice, joined
the Saginaw MAX team in December.
“Youth voice is essential to transforming
the mental health system. It is also a critical
component in other systems providing serviceto youth who have complex behavioral,
emotional or social impairments to ensure
better outcomes for children, family and the
community,” Hillman said.
He prepares youth to be able to tell their
stories by providing them with leadership
trainings and supportive resources.
“The youth will participate in leadership
development, webinars and one on one
coaching as well as receive informationand education about System of Care values,
principles, and practices,” said Hillman.
“We have powerful potential in our youth. My
goal is to create equal partnership between
youth and systems so that we may direct their
power toward good ends,” Hillman said.
For more information about Saginaw
MAX System of Care contact Director
Wardene B. Talley by email at wtalley@
sccmha.org.
ASystemthatisYouthGuidedBy Bob Johnson
Social Marketing Manager
Saginaw MAX System of Care
Parent-Partners for Saginaw MAX Wanda Dunlap (left), Rosalyn
Williams (right) attending Saginaw Valley African American
Leadership Training Institute’s (SVAALTI) graduation.
TakeOurDaughtersandSons
toWorkDay
“Build Opportunity: 20 Years of Education, Empowerment, Experience
The 2012 Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work program is on
Thursday, April 26. This year will be the 20 year anniversary of the
program. The recommended age range is 8 to 18
Working together with employers, employees, parents, mentors,
and educators is key to creating a successful day that strengthens the
connection between education and work and relationships between
parents and their children.
Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day has inspired afuture generation of girls and boys by helping bring them into the
workplace to explore the many life choices they have. For additional
information visit www.daughtersandsonstowork.org.
Willie HillmanMAX YouthCoordinator
“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from
one generation to another.”
Gilbert K. Chesterton
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Contact Wardene Talley989-754-2288
A child with Severe Emotional Disturbancegets support from many places. But thatsupport only helps that child if each provider
works as part of a well coordinated team. Wemaximize teamwork — by making sure everystep the team takes is focusedon the bettermentof that child.
Teamwork Maximize
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Michigan State
University College
of Human Medicine
Director of Education
and Clinical Operations
Kevin Foley will
speak as part of the
Health Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 18.
His talk, “The Senior
Moment: Laugh or
Worry?” will take place at 7 p.m. in the Ott
Auditorium of Regional Education Center at
SVSU and available as a live video simulcast
at the MidMichigan Medical Centers in
Midland and Alma.
Lapses in memory are often referred
to as “senior moments” and are typically
dismissed without further concern. As adults
grow older, short-term memory loss that
persists or progresses is usually an indication
of a condition, such as Alzheimer’s disease
or another dementia. Attendees will learn
more about memory and aging and when they
should be concerned about forgetfulness.
Dr. Foley earned a medical degree from
Virginia Commonwealth University School
of Medicine in Richmond, Va., and his
undergraduate degree from The University of
the South in Sewanee, Tenn. He completed an
internal medicine internship and residency,
and a geriatric medicine fellowship at the
University of Michigan Health System in
Ann Arbor. He is board certified in internal
medicine and geriatric medicine.
Dr. Foley’s lecture is the part of the
Your Health lecture series jointly sponsored
by the MSU College of Human Medicine,
MidMichigan Health and Saginaw Valley
State University. MSU and MidMichigan
have partnered to establish a regional
medical campus in Midland, while SVSU and
MSU have an agreement that assures early
acceptance for two or three qualified SVSU
undergraduates into the College of Human
Medicine each year.
Participants at the lecture as well as the
live video simulcasts will have an opportunity
to ask questions during the question-and-
answer period. Admission to the talk is free
of charge; this event is open to the public, but
registration is required. To register, call the
MidMichigan Health Line toll-free at 1- 800
999-3199.
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Now Accepting New PatientsMost Insurances Accepted including Medicard
Providing health care and wellness for your entirefamily with eight convenient locations. Call for the
center nearest you by calling 989-759-6400.
We’ve Got You Covered!
Now Accepting New PatientsEveryone Accepted Regardless of Insurance Coverage
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Project LAUNCH is a
federally-funded program
to promote wellness for all
children in Saginaw County,
focusing on children from
before birth through age 8.
We want all children to reach their potential
in every way: physical, social, emotional,
behavioral, and cognitive (i.e., the way they
learn). If children grow up healthy in all these
areas, they are ready for success in life.
How do we want to make this happen?By focusing on 5 goals:
• Givingyoubetteraccesstoscreening
tests to track your child’s development,
assessments, and services
• Providingservicesthathaveproven
to be helpful (called “evidence-based
practices”)
• Teaching people who work with
young children about healthy physical, social,
emotional, and behavioral development
• Improving the service system by
working with area pediatricians, educators,
child care providers, etc.
• Helpingmorechildrengetreadytodowell in school.
ProjectLAUNCH works collaboratively
with other organizations in Saginaw County,
including Great Start Saginaw, Teen Parent
Services, Birth to Five, Child Abuse & Neglect
Council, Saginaw County Community
Mental Health, Early On, Saginaw County
Department of Public Health, and many
others in our efforts to promote young child
wellness and prevent problems in the lives of
our precious children.
If you have any questions, you may
contact the MI LAUNCH State Program
Director, Lin Dann at [email protected] 517-335-9751.
ProjectLAUNCHFocusGoalsForAHealthyChild
SignsThatYourChildmayhave
Social&EmotionalHealthConcerns
Infancy(birthto18m):Seekevaluationifyourinfant:
• Resistsholding• Isdifficulttocomfort• Hassleepingoreatingproblems• Rarelyseeksormakeseyecontact• Doesn’tseemtorespondwhenpeopletrytointeract• ShowsanylossoflanguageorsocialskillsToddlerorPreschooler(18mto5y):Seekevaluationifyourtoddlerorpreschooler:• Showslittlepreferenceforanyoneadult• Showsnofearofstrangers
• Appearsveryirritableorfearful• Lacksinterestinotherpeopleorplaythings• Hasextremeandfrequenttantrums• Oftenappearssadorwithdrawn• ShowsanylossoflanguageorsocialskillsYoungSchool-AgedChildren(5to8y):Seekevaluationifyouryoungschool-agedchild :• Doesnotseekassistancefromadults• Frequentlyexpressesorexhibitsextremeemotions
(sadness, irritation, fear, anger)
• Isunabletocalmselfwhenupset• Isphysicallydestructive• Isverballyorphysicallyaggressive• ShowsanylossoflanguageorsocialskillsSource: “A Guide for Parents with Children Birth to Age”
(ECIC and Michigan’s GSC)
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• Presentation,Autographsand
PictureswithMarkIngram
• Hunting,FishingandCamping
Exhibits
• HomeImprovementDemonstrations
• InatableBounceHousesforKids
• HealthAssessments
• GreatFood&Music
• Games,PrizesandDrawings
• Blues’FarmersMarketHealthWalk
• ObstacleCourse
• CarDisplays
• FREEFamilyFun!
Getyourorganizationinthegamewithsponsorshipand/orparticipation
Hurley Medical Center is asking area men toGet Off the Couch and Get Into the Game at the…
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NON PROFIT DIRECTORY A.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606
American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181
Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 Patterson Rd.
Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723 Circle of Love1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377
Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601
989-755-7538Faith, Hope, & charity MissionPOB 5546Saginaw, MI 48603989-792-8121
Family & Children Services2806 DavenportSaginaw, MI 48602989-790-7500
CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.org
First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565
Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918
Houghton-Jones Task Force
1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660
Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240
Nathan Weidner Children’s Advocacy Ctr.715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345
Operation Reach119 S. Jefferson AvenueSaginaw, MI989-754-4444
The Salvation Army2030 N. CarolinaSaginaw, MI 48602989-793-8371
The Saginaw Community Foundation100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545
Women of ColorsPOB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603
989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286
YMCA of Saginaw1915 Fordney StreetSaginaw Michigan989-753-7721
• Weeklypeergroupsessions
• Etiquettetraining
• Creditrepairclinics
• Investmentclub
• GEDpreparation
• Entrepreneurworkshops
• Tutoring
• Gunsafetyclasses
• Parentingprograms
• STDPrevention
• Substanceabuseprevention
• Healthworkshops
• Foreclosureprevention
• Financialliteracytraining
• Jobpreparation
• Communityenrichment
• Scholarshipworkshops
• Publicspeakingseminars
• Movienights,andmore
Operation Reach is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located at 119 S. Jefferson Ave, in Saginaw.
Our programming consists of:
Sunday Worship services are also hosted with Greater Community Kingdom Church that has a mission to seek those
difficult to reach spiritually. For additional information call 989-754-4444.
OperationReach
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VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIESIN
SAGINAWCOUNTY
PATIENTWAITING volunteers are needed at a local agency to wait with patients who are either waiting to receive treatment in x-ray department or
waiting to return to their room and relay messages to and from staff as needed. Spend some time on the line! PHONEBANKOPERATOR - Volunteersneeded to manage phone lines for a local agency Radiothon. Event: May12, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
WORKSHOP volunteers needed to knit, sew and crochet a variety of itemsfor patients. Patterns are provided.
NURSING & PRE-MED STUDENTS are needed to volunteer withwalking patients, passing water to patients after determining patient’s diet,answer call lights, clear meal trays from patient’s rooms and assist patients
with basic request.
CARDIACDATABASEDATAENTRYvolunteers needed to enter patientinformation into a computer system, and some filing. Flexible schedulingavailable.
EUCHARISTICMINISTER volunteers to deliver communion to patients.Patient confidentiality.
To volunteer your services or to donate goods, call or email Henrietta Watsonat the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216, [email protected]. Or check out the web-based volunteer program at
www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.
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AlbinJoinsIndependentLivingProgramAtDisabilityNetwork MIDLAND –
Veronica Albin has
joined the staff of theDisability Network
of Mid-Michigan’s
Independent Living (IL)
program.
“The IL program
seeks to provide
independent living
options and supports for people based on
the services of their choosing,” said David
Emmel, Executive Director of the Disability
Network of Mid-Michigan. “The IL program
works closely with people receiving CMH
services, VA services and those who choose
community-based living over a nursing
facility. Veronica will be providing SupportCoordination services to people in Saginaw
County through a contract with SCCMHA.”
Veronica is a licensed Bachelor of Social
Work for the State of Michigan. She has
dedicated over 26 years to working with
children and adults; helping them to live as
independently as possible. Her work covers
an array of services from independent living
arrangements, employment and health
concerns.
“I started working with people who needed
supportive services when I was 18,” said
Albin. “I continue to enjoy seeing individuals
not only achieve greater independence but
seeing them reach goals they may never thought possible.”
The IL program provides an array of
services to those seeking a better and more
independent quality of life. The benefits of
independent living to the consumer are many
and as varied as the people themselves. The
IL program provides supports requested
by an individual in order to ensure that
the individual has full access to his or her
community.
For more information, please visit www.
dnmm.org or call 989-835-4041.
Veronica Albin
Saginaw Habitat for Humanity in
Partnership with Lowe’s
PresentsWmen Buid 2012
Dates: Wednesday, May 9, Thursday, May 10, Friday, May 11
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Dates: Saturday. May 12
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Build Sites: - To be determined
For more information and to sign up visit 315
W. Holland Avenue, in Saginaw, or call or email
[email protected], 989-753-5200.
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Saginaw
Flint
BayCity
Lansing
SecondBaptistChurchPastor Seth Doyle1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd.Bay City, MI(989) 893-3937
AntiochBaptistChurchPastor Lewis Randolph1083 E. Stewart Ave.Flint, MI 48505
(810) 789-2931
DeliveranceChurchofGodinChristElder Zack Smith, Sr.3311 Mildred StreetFlint, Michigan(810) 785-0094
St.StephensCommunityChurch
Reverend Herman Haller 1007 Kimberly DriveLansing, MI 48912(517) 484-2180
BethelAMEChurchPastor P. David Saunders535 Cathay St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-7011
BethlehemBaptistChurchPastor Ernest W. Bothuel3309 Bundy StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-5866
BreadofLifeHarvestCenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933
ChristDisciplesBaptistPastor Eddie Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-2444
ChurchofChristMinister James Sanderson1325 N. Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48638(989) 790-2707
WorldOutreachCampus ofGreater ColemanTempleMinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd.Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957
CorinthianBaptistChurch
Pastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-1820
FaithHarvestChurchBishop Ronald E. ChippFaith Harvest Church1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.org
E-mail: [email protected]
GreaterWilliamsTempleBishop H.J. Williams608 RemingtonSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291
Jacob’sLadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602
989-799-6601LifeInChristMinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.2915 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI [email protected]
MessiahMissionaryBaptistChurch2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis WashingtonPhone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org
Mt.OliveBaptistChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith1114 N. 6th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-8064
NewBeginningsLifeChangin g
MinistriesPastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650
NewBirthMissionaryBaptistPastor Larry D. Camel
1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604
NewChristCommunityPastor Dr. Eugene Seals3302 Grant St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3357
NewCovenantChristianCenterPastor Ron Frierson
523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485
NewFaithTempleCOGIC
Elder Charles H. Coleman
2118 Burt Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-3880
NewLifeBaptistChurchPastor Rufus Bradley
1401 Janes St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151
NewLifeFullGospelChurchElder Zachary Williamson1200 East Genesee Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 746-0764
NewMt.CalvaryBaptistPastor Robert Donald3610 Russell StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801
NinthStreetCommunityChurch
Pastor William L. Scott, Jr.Assistant Pastor Rex Jones
1118 N. 9th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-7366
PrinceofPeaceBaptistChurchPastor Robert B. Corley725 N. 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-2841
St.PaulBaptistPastor Vincent D. McMillon120 N. 15th St.
Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023
SaginawValleyCommunity Pastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769
St.LukesCMEPastor Charles Braddock 1121 TuscolaSaginaw, MI 48607
(989) 755-0351
TabernacleBaptistChurchRev. Thomas J.London810 Cathay StreetSaginaw, MI. 48601(989) 753-5282
TransformingLifeMinistriesPastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573
TruevineBaptistChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751
VictoriousBelievers Ministries ChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr.Saginaw, MI(989) 755-7692
ZionMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607
(989) 754-9621
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SaginawValleyCommunityChurch3660HermansauDr.
Saginaw,MI48603Sunday
10 a.m. ~ Morning Worship
6 a.m. ~ Celebrate Recovery
6:30 p. m. ~ Love After Marriage
6:30 p. m. ~ Young Adult’s Life Group Bible Study/Worship
Monday
7 p. m ~ Women’s Life Group
Tuesday
(2nd & 4th) – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ~
Heaven’s Manna Food Distribution
7 a.m. ~ Men’s Life Group
6:30 p.m ~ Prayer Night
10 a.m. & 7 p.m ~ Healing Rooms
Wednesday
6:30 p.m ~ Equipping Classes, all ages
Thursday
1 p. m & 6:30 p .m ~ Healing Rooms
Saturday
6 p.m. ~ Youth Worship
Pastor Dempsey Allen
Jacob’s Ladder Ministries
1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602
989.799.6601
www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org
Christian Education – 9:30 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study – 6 p.m.
Men’s Meeting held every second
Saturday of the month
ChristDiscipleBaptistChurch3317LapeerStreetSaginaw,Michigan
989-754-2444
Wh is “the Heaer”?
If yu are sick and need
the lrd t tuch and hea yu,
the Saginaw Heaing Rms are
here fr yu. They are cated at
Saginaw Vaey Cmmunity Church,
3660 Hermansau, in Saginaw.
The Heaing Rm hurs are:
Tuesdays 10 a.m. – nn & 7 p.m. – 9 p.m
Thursdays 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Everyne is wecme!
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ZetaPhiBetaSororityCelebratesCommunityLeadersThe Women of Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., will
be honoring trailblazing women, groups and girls of the Saginaw community by
celebrating its annual finer womanhood Scholarship Luncheon and Celebration
entitled “Shining on the Spotlight on the Next Level of Greatness…Empowering,
Enlightening and Distinctly Lifting our Community Leaders.”
The celebration and luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11
a.m. at the Horizon’s Conference Center located at 6200 State Street, in Saginaw.
This year, the sorority will be honoring several individuals and groups who have
contributed unselfishly to the welfare of the community and its people. Special
recognition will be given to Angelia Williams, Director of Special Services for
School Based Health Care and HIV/AIDS. A Saginaw resident, Williams received
her formal high school education at St. Stephens Catholic High School in Saginaw.She also attended Michigan State University and received her Bachelor of Science
in Nursing from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. Williams also
received her certification as an adult nurse practitioner; as well as her Masters degree in nursing from Florida
International University in Miami, Florida.
Ms. Williams has published several nursing articles and has been the recipient of many prestigious awards
throughout her 30 plus years in nursing, which includes Outstanding Nursing Alumni Recipient in 2007 from
Florida International University in Miami.
Williams is the daughter of Anna Williams and the lat e George Williams and truly loves her family. She is
an active member of Bethel AME Church where she holds an office on the Trustee Board and is one of the 2012
Co-Chairpersons of the Women’s Day with her mom and sister. She is dedicated to improving the quali ty of life
for persons who are unable to access health care, equal to, or above health care standards of the larger society.
Williams has been named Woman of the Year, the sorority’s most esteemed honor.
Operation Reach will be honored with the “Shining Star Community Service Award.” Operation Reach was
first conceived several years ago after a pray was made to God by Noah Bruner, the founding director requesting
the opportunity to be a blessing to others. Shortly after making that request, Noah Bruner became employed with
the state helping to reunite families experiencing abuse and neglect.
Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter member, Autumn L. Scherzer, Director of the Saginaw Intermediate School District
Career Links Program and the Success for the Future Gang Diversion Program, will be awarded “Zeta of the
Year”. Scherzer is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree
in Legal Studies, accredited with American Bar Association. Scherzer previously worked for the Great Lakes
Bay Michigan Works! Summer Youth Employment Program. Currently as the Program Director of the Saginaw
Intermediate School District Career Links Program, she manages and mentors a staff of nine.
SEE P3, Zeta Phi Beta
Angelia Williams
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