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June 1, 2015

University Center, MI - Saginaw Valley State University researchers have found a connection between a recent drop in Saginaws violent crime rate and a Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) initiative aimed at eliminating blighted structures from the city.

Andrew Miller, SVSU assistant professor of geography, led the study. He presented the findings during a Tuesday, May 26 symposium that also featured U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee.

The event was a focus on Saginaws community development since receiving $11.2 million in MSHDA funds to demolish abandoned homes beginning in late 2013.

Millers analysis was commissioned by Saginaw City Hall officials looking to track the impact of the MSHDA funds the city received. He said the study represents SVSUs dedication both to community interaction and hands-on learning.

This is a local university using local information to solve local problems, Miller

Study Supports Link Between Blight Elimination and Drop in Saginaw Crime, SVSU Study Reports

said. On top of that, were using local students with skills they attained at a local university to service their communities.

Beginning in April, Miller performed statistical analysis while two of his students were responsible for much of the studys data management and GIS work.

Those students were Mitchell Kloc, a professional and technical writing major from Freeland, and Daniel Johnson, a criminal justice major from Sparta who graduated in May. Johnson continued working on the project after he completed his studies.

John Stemple, Saginaws chief inspector, said he and other City Hall officials turned to SVSU to conduct the study because of the universitys strong record of community engagement.

The City of Saginaw has partnered with SVSU on several occasions with positive results, including participation in the multi-jurisdictional Saginaw

County Crime Prevention Council, resulting in a crime statistics basis for creating crime measurement tools, Stemple said.

In 2013-14, Miller and SVSU undergraduate students conducted research that helped Saginaw law enforcement leaders better understand the citys crime hot spots.

That research received national media attention, and led to a related study that extended to the county level in 2014-15.

City officials are pleased with SVSUs community commitment and encouraged by the research findings.

It is because of these long-standing relationships, the faculty and students commitment to seeing Saginaw prosper - and ultimately a report prepared by SVSU - which tells us we are on the road to prosperity, Stemple said.

Reported incidents of part one crimes dropped from 2,631 in 2012 to 2,115 in 2013, when the MSHDA funds were made available for the latter part of the year. The crime figure dropped to 1,868 in 2014, marking a 29 percent reduction over that two-year span.

To date, MSHDA has funded the demolition of 599 abandoned structures; law enforcement experts say such blight contributes to crime. The MSHDA money will fund 301 more demolitions. That would eliminate half of the estimated 1,800 abandoned homes the city counted in 2013.

Millers study also tracked trends in specific neighborhoods. The research showed crime hot spots had cooled in the areas where the concentration of demolition was heaviest. Those neighborhoods largely were located specifically in Saginaws Houghton-Jones and Cathedral districts.

Other contributing factors to the drop in crime include the assignment of Michigan State Police patrols to the city as well as a decline in Saginaws population, Miller said.

In 2015, SVSU received the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities.

For more on SVSUs community engagement, visit: svsu.edu/communityengagement/.

SVSU researcher Andrew Miller (center) with students Daniel Johnson (left) and Mitchell Kloc (right) at Photo credit: Tim Inman, SVSU

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University Center, MI - Saginaw Valley State University researchers have found a connection between a recent drop in Saginaws violent crime rate and a Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) initiative aimed at eliminating blighted structures from the city.

Andrew Miller, SVSU assistant professor of geography, led the study. He presented the findings during a Tuesday, May 26 symposium that also featured U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee.

The event was a focus on Saginaws community development since receiving $11.2 million in MSHDA funds to demolish abandoned homes beginning in late 2013.

Millers analysis was commissioned by Saginaw City Hall officials looking to track the impact of the MSHDA funds the city received. He said the study represents SVSUs dedication both to community interaction and hands-on learning.

This is a local university using local information to solve local problems, Miller

Study Supports Link Between Blight Elimination and Drop in Saginaw Crime, SVSU Study Reports

said. On top of that, were using local students with skills they attained at a local university to service their communities.

Beginning in April, Miller performed statistical analysis while two of his students were responsible for much of the studys data management and GIS work.

Those students were Mitchell Kloc, a professional and technical writing major from Freeland, and Daniel Johnson, a criminal justice major from Sparta who graduated in May. Johnson continued working on the project after he completed his studies.

John Stemple, Saginaws chief inspector, said he and other City Hall officials turned to SVSU to conduct the study because of the universitys strong record of community engagement.

The City of Saginaw has partnered with SVSU on several occasions with positive results, including participation in the multi-jurisdictional Saginaw

County Crime Prevention Council, resulting in a crime statistics basis for creating crime measurement tools, Stemple said.

In 2013-14, Miller and SVSU undergraduate students conducted research that helped Saginaw law enforcement leaders better understand the citys crime hot spots.

That research received national media attention, and led to a related study that extended to the county level in 2014-15.

City officials are pleased with SVSUs community commitment and encouraged by the research findings.

It is because of these long-standing relationships, the faculty and students commitment to seeing Saginaw prosper - and ultimately a report prepared by SVSU - which tells us we are on the road to prosperity, Stemple said.

Reported incidents of part one crimes dropped from 2,631 in 2012 to 2,115 in 2013, when the MSHDA funds were made available for the latter part of the year. The crime figure dropped to 1,868 in 2014, marking a 29 percent reduction over that two-year span.

To date, MSHDA has funded the demolition of 599 abandoned structures; law enforcement experts say such blight contributes to crime. The MSHDA money will fund 301 more demolitions. That would eliminate half of the estimated 1,800 abandoned homes the city counted in 2013.

Millers study also tracked trends in specific neighborhoods. The research showed crime hot spots had cooled in the areas where the concentration of demolition was heaviest. Those neighborhoods largely were located specifically in Saginaws Houghton-Jones and Cathedral districts.

Other contributing factors to the drop in crime include the assignment of Michigan State Police patrols to the city as well as a decline in Saginaws population, Miller said.

In 2015, SVSU received the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities.

For more on SVSUs community engagement, visit: svsu.edu/communityengagement/.

SVSU researcher Andrew Miller (center) with students Daniel Johnson (left) and Mitchell Kloc (right) Photo credit: Tim Inman, SVSU

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In This IssueThe Blight Elimination Study ......................................................................................Page 2The Latino Banner ..................................................................................... Page LB 1 - LB 4Business .....................................................................................................................Page 10Education ...................................................................................................................Page 15Health .........................................................................................................................Page 20

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In This IssueThe Blight Elimination Study ..................................................................... Page 2The Latino Banner ............................................................................... LB 1 - LB 4Business.................................................................................................... Page 10Education .................................................................................................. Page 15Health......................................................................................................... Page 20

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority Honors Consumers and Community Partners at

Twelfth Annual Everyday Heroes Banquet

Saginaw - Consumers and Community Partners were honored recently at the twelfth annual Everyday Heroes Banquet hosted by Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) at the Horizons Conference Center. The banquet honors consumers and their families for successes, personal growth, participation and leadership skills, as well as community volunteers and organizations who contribute to the mission and vision of SCCMHA. More than 20 area individuals and organizations were honored. Awards were presented in two categories: Everyday Heroes and Special Heroes. Everyday Heroes honored included Carl Booker, Sparkles Dixon, Nicholas Fowler, Yvette Gonzales, Irene Gray, Monique Latimore,

Michael McGovern, Annette Sian, and Brion Younk.Special Hero Awards were presented to:

1. Agnes Rambo Quality of Life Award to Saginaw Meadows Crisis Residential Unit

2. Bernice Barlow Community Partnership Award to Michigan Public Health Institute

3. Improving Practices Champion Award to Ruth Frais, LLPC, CACD4. Carolyn Rapson &Ted Rapson Living the American Dream Award to

Warren Ben & Sue Leonard5. Eileen & Lou Vescio Leadership, Advocacy and Family Support Award

to Judith Taylor, Ph.D. Other Special Hero Awards were presented to Jean Colby and her therapy dogs Joey and Mia; Sgt. Gary Fitzmaurice; Julie McCulloch; Kathleen Meyer; Peers are Linked for Social Success (PALSS) of Freeland Schools; Sharon Patton; Officer Doug Stacer; Susan Smith, Judge Janet Boes, and Judge James Borchard of the Saginaw County 10th Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court; Tanya Blehm, Tom McGarrity, and Mike Bacigalupo of Temple Theatre; and Lynn White.

These recipients have inspired us to live well despite lifes adversities. They have been leaders in changing the way help is provided to those with mental illness and developmental and intellectual disabilities.

They are advocates, consumers, providers and community partners who are paving the way for a brighter future, says Sandra Lindsey, CEO of SCCMHA. They are heroes that go above and beyond. Our organization and our community are richer for their many contributions.

According to the National Mental Health Association, one in five Americans experience a mental health disorder in any given year. Less than eight million seek treatment.

Sandra Lindsey, CEO of SCCMHA

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Univision Acquires African-American News Site The RootBy Frank Pallotta

N. Y. - Univision, the premier media company for Latinos in the U.S., has acquired the African-American oriented news and culture website The Root.

This bold new partnership between Univision and The Root underscores the ties that have long bound people of color together throughout the Western Hemisphere, said The Root co-founder, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., in a statement on Thursday.

According to Univision, The Root will be able to use the companys facilities and infrastructure, but will maintain its editorial objective and voice.

Gates said the partnership represents a sign of even greater levels of communication, collaboration and exchange

between these culturally vital groups of people.

The Root, founded in 2008, has crafted itself into a leading website for African-Americans. The site has built an audience of 5 million unique users a month, according to data research company ComScore.

The website was previously owned by The Graham Holdings Company via The Slate Group.

By bringing in The Root, Univision expands its brand to more diverse audiences.

Like Univision, The Root aims to serve a significant segment of Americas diverse population, Isaac Lee, president of News and Digital for Univision Communications Inc. said in a statement. This game-changing

union strengthens our ability to fulfill our shared missions of informing and empowering our communities.

Univisions most famous anchor, Jorge Ramos, broke through to mainstream audiences in April when he was named one of Times 100 most influential people.

The anchor, who is considered to be the most influential Hispanic anchor in the country, made one of Times five main covers alongside other influential people like musician Kanye West and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Also in April, Univision ended its longest-running show, Sabado Gigante.

Gigante was a flagship broadcast that was on the Spanish-language network for more than 50 years.

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John W. Dean to Speak at Crains Detroit Business 5th Annual Counsel Summit

Detroit Crains Detroit Business will present the 5th annual general & in-house counsel summit on Wed. June 10, at 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, located at 1114 Washington Blvd., in Detroit. The featured keynote speaker is John W. Dean, former Counsel to President Nixon.

Deans most recent book The Nixon Defense: What He Knew and When He Knew It is a cautionary tale of disastrous mistakes that could have been avoided, much like the legal issues organizations grapple with on a daily basis. His intimate knowledge and legal expertise are sure to offer insights to general and in-house counsels alike.

To register for the summit, visit http://bit.ly/1IU9HZ4. For additional information, visit Kacey Anderson, [email protected], or call 313-446-0300

Thanks Bobby and Thelmon Kelley for your business. Enjoy your New Terrain!

Terry ReedSales Professional

Used Cars

Phone (989) 667-2000 Ext 341Direct (989) 460-0341Fax (989) 667-0103

E-Mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.comLabadie Buick Cadillac GMC

711 S. Euclid Ave.Bay City, MI 48706

Spencers Restaurant5530 Gratiot Road

between M-47 & Center Rd. in Saginaw, MI989.793.4500

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READ Association of Saginaw County Elects 2015-16 OfficersSaginaw - The READ Association of Saginaw

County Board of Directors recently elected officers for the 2015 - 2016 year. The officers elected for one year terms are:

Chair: Steve Canole, Vice President - Business Lender at 1st State Bank. Canole has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2003 and is currently a READ Volunteer Mentor at Stone Elementary School.

Other officers include: Vice Chair: Mary Goedert, Retired

Educational Administrator Treasurer: Janet Hoffman, Rifkin Scrap

Iron and Metal Co, Inc Secretary: Karen Vasold, Wildfire Credit Union Immediate Past Chair: Jan Merriam, SVSU

Adjunct Professor & Field Supervisor Clinic Services Staff

President: Carol R. Lechel, READ Director Additional members serving on the Board

of Directors are: Peter Bagley, UAW Legal Services Trish Burns, Bay County Library System Sherry Couture, Stone Elementary School Lindsay Eggers, Stevens Van Lines David Hall PHD, Community Volunteer & Author

Derrick Harge, Retired City of Saginaw Firefighter Marisa Horak Belotti, F.P. Horak Company Kimberly Johnson, FirstMerit Bank Sheri Leamon-Case, St. Mary's of Michigan Jeff McCulloch, Yeo and Yeo Computer Consulting Matt Peterson, Team One Credit Union Sue Smith, WSGW Newsradio Herb Spence IV, Children's Zoo at Celebration Square The READ Association of Saginaw County

is a local grassroots initiative with a mission to help students improve their reading skills and discover the joy of reading through a positive relationship with a mentor.

Volunteer mentors who enjoy working with children are needed for next fall. Opportunities are also available for individuals to partner with another person or business associate and each person will volunteer one hour every other week.

Partners will determine their monthly schedule. Each volunteer is provided with training, a mentor handbook, reading books and supplies. There are over 30 READ program centers located throughout Saginaw County.

To obtain a volunteer application by mail, call 989-755-8402 or visit www.ReadinSaginaw.org and complete an application online.

Steve Canole

Leon Washington, Sales Professional

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8 Effective Listening Skills for Sales ProfessionalsBy Robert R.

MI- When you meet a potential client for the first time you should listen more than you should speak. By performing effective listening you will gain important sales intelligence, but you will also show that you are genuinely interested in building customer relationships and that you are more interested in them than just closing another sale.

1. Are you nervous or insecure? You might be communicating that with your eyes. As a sales professional, you need to maintain eye contact in a natural and appropriate way.

When you are at the critical stage of building rapport and trust with customers, you cant undermine your message with shifting body language.

2. Observe the body language of your audience. Be sensitive to what is not being said. If someone is interested in your solution they will likely show you with their body language before they tell you with their voice.

3. Practice Patience. It can be very hard to do. Dont interrupt. Let the speaker finish and never change the subject.

By letting the speaker finish, it will only allow you to collect more intelligence that you can use later in the sales process. This is one of the most important elements of building relationships with customers.

4. Listen empathetically and listen to understand. This idea goes back to one of Dale Carnegies quotes about listening which is to become genuinely interested in other people.

The only way to deliver a personal solution to each customer is to have an honest understanding of what they want. Know what your customer needs and when appropriate take notes.

5. Make sure you clarify any uncertainties to minimize communication barriers. Even if you might not have a question, ask one. When you get the other person talking you will find out more information than you ever thought possible.

6. Dont make conclusions or assumptions. Sales calls are funny. People are different. It is important to meet every opportunity and conversation with an open mind and accepting attitude.

7. Practice pure listening. When the other person is talking you should act as if they are the only person in the world. Remove all distractions, especially your phone. This is a very important for effective communication. Did I mention you should turn your phone off or on silent?

8. Prepare to focus on the client. Customer focus is vital. Take a minute before the meeting or call to put all your focus on the speaker or customer.

This practice will allow you to better understand the voice of the customer. When working on building relationships with customers, using your effective listening skills are absolutely critical.

Remember, you should be listening more than talking. Keep that in mind when you meet a potential customer for the first time.

Source: Dale Carnegie Training: http://mid-northernmichigan.dalecarnegie.com/



Appraisal ServicesClarence W. Osborne Jr., Certified General AppraiserResidential and Commercial989.746.9721989.780.2088

AttorneysThe Law Offices of Alan A. Crawford PLLCAlan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602313.559.7881313.556.2487 (Fax)www.acrawfordlaw.com

Michael L. Oakes, Attorney At Law2811 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 486011-888-886-5711www.oakeslawgroup.com

AutoGarber Buick5925 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603989.497.4444

Labadie Olds711 S. EuclidBay City, MI 48706Terry ReedSales Professional989-667-2000 Ext. 341Direct 989-460-0341Fax 989-667-0103E-mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.com

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

Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI 48603Parys LiddellSales Consultant-Lincoln CertifiedRepresentative989.792.2453

Auto DetailMorningstar Auto Detail Shop306 East Remington StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-482-6505www.MorningStarDetail.com

BeautyImani Beauty SalonFelicia Thomas212 Federal Ave. (Downtown)Saginaw, MI 48601

Reflections of U TooLouise McKinnie, Owner2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989.753.4600

Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan 48602989-992-2600

Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338

Unique Cuts II3125 E. HollandSaginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338

Cleaning ServicesBest ChoiceFloor Maintenance & Carpet [email protected]

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

Employment ServicesGreat Lakes Bay Michigan Works! 312 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607Phone 989.752.3145Fax 989.752.3075

FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat?Specializing in Custom DesignsSundays BestYvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]

FinancialTeam One Credit Union520 Hayden StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.6575888.288.3261

Wanigas Credit Union1837 BagleySaginaw, MI 48601989.759.5780

FloristsErikas Flowers214 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-9330www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com

Food & DiningSpencers Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 GratiotSaginaw, MI 48638989-793-3400www.spencersfinefood.com

Funeral HomesDeisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151

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

Home Health Care Services ComForcare Home Care320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202Saginaw, MI 48607989.752.5501www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

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

PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

RestaurantsRite Spot1205 LapeerSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001

RetailersGREEKS R US2203 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI [email protected]

Shoe RepairMorgans Shoe Repair308 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-754-6155

Township GovermentBuena Vista Charter TownshipDexter A. MitchellTownship Manager1160 S. Outer Dr.Saginaw, MI 48601

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Source: www.saginawheadstart.org

About Saginaw ISD HS/EHS Established in 1965, Head Start promotes school readiness for children, ages three to five, in low-income families by offering educational, nutritional, health, social and other services. Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Early Head Start, launched in 1995, provides support to low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. EHS programs enhance childrens physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; support parents efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. Together Head Start and Early Head Start have served tens of millions of children and their families. At Saginaw ISD Head Start, our attentive staff is available Monday through Friday to answer all of your questions and make every effort to ensure you are 100% satisfied.

Saginaw ISD Head Start Claytor Administrative Building

3200 Perkins Street * Saginaw MI 48601989.752.2193 * 989.921.7146 Fax

Office Hours:Monday: 8 AM 4:30 PMTuesday: 8 AM 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8 AM 4:30 PMThursday: 8 AM 4:30 PM

Saturday: ClosedSunday: Closed

For additional information concerning Saginaw ISD Head Start visit:

www.saginawheadstart.org

Our mission is to provide high quality services, developing school readiness and family empowerment for prenatal

to age five children and families by working in partnership with parents

and the community.

Sabrina Beeman-JacksonSaginaw ISD Head Start/EarlyHead Start Program Director

Head Start has been in operation

for Saginaw County

since 1967

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Culture and Heal th Behavior

Mukeba Kabongo

By Mukeba KabongoWash. - As a robust young man and future

health professional, I lead a healthy life by maintaining a healthy body weight in order to minimize my risk of getting certain diseases in the future.

There are a myriad of reasons that can explain why some people engage in risky health behaviors, and culture is one of the most influential ones.

First, what do I mean by lifestyle choices?The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) explains that people establish patterns of behavior and make lifestyle choices that affect both their current and future health. These behavior patterns of that are established have positive or negative effects on health.

For example, a person who regularly consumes a high sodium/fat diet and does not exercise will become more susceptible to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other related diseases.

On the contrary, making a daily effort to engage in physical activities and eating a healthy diet will reduce ones susceptibility to chronic diseases.

Second, what relation is there between culture and behaviors with respect to certain health conditions?

When I compare American culture to the culture in my own country, Congo, I notice that the majority of people in the U.S

expect a certain level of expediency when it comes to getting what they want; the notion of immediate gratitude.

For example, in North Americas fast-paced environment, most people frequently eat out as opposed to cooking at home. Conversely, in an agriculture-based nation, such as the Congo, people grow crops in their backyards, at their schools, as well as in other environments.

Unlike the U.S, this also means that they have to endure the tedious process of plowing, watering, planting, and waiting for crops to grow, all of which are necessary and take patience. Additionally, when the crops are ready, they must be picked, sorted, washed, and cooked.

However, with so many food-swamps in U.S, it is often easier for people to skip cooking and go buy pre-cooked or packaged food, most of which have poor nutrient content.

The culture of convenience has become an issue of major concern for most U.S. citizens, particularly because of its implication for certain chronic diseases. The websites below provide comprehensive overviews of the influence of culture on behavior with respect to health.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK19924/ http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/

p0818_living_longer.html http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/

PMC2571048/Culture influences many aspects of peoples

lives, especially their health behaviors. Education plays an important role in raising peoples awareness about the negative health effects due to an unhealthy lifestyle. Developing culture-based approaches that effectively address the issue is critical to minimizing chronic diseases.

Source: http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/



The benefits to the African American community of promoting African American mens health include improving family stability, reducing health care costs through preventing advanced disease, reducing work absenteeism, building an inclusive health care system, and achieving optimal overall community health.

~Dr. Jean Bonhomme


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From The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook

Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper to speed cleanup.

Healthy Fun Family RecipeCrunchy Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggets

Tenn. - On Sunday, June 7, 2015, tens of thousands of people around the world will gather in their local communities to observe the 28th annual National Cancer Survivors Day.

Hundreds of cities across the U.S. and abroad will hold celebrations on this day to honor cancer survivors, to bring attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship, and to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be fruitful, rewarding, and inspiring.

NCSD also provides an opportunity for cancer survivors to connect with other survivors, celebrate the milestones theyve achieved, and acknowledge the family members, friends, and healthcare professionals who have supported them along the way.

A survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer - from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, administrator for the celebration.

For the vast majority of survivors, cancer is no longer the automatic death sentence that it was a few decades ago, says Foundation spokesperson, Laura Shipp.

The reality is that, among U.S. adults, the 5-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined is now approximately 68 percent. In 1987, the year that NCSD began, that number was just 56 percent.

To find out additional information and how you can participate, visit: http://www.ncsd.org/.

National Cancer Survivors Day

Serves: 4Prep time: 15 minutes or lessTotal time: 30 minutes or less

Ingredients10 classic or whole grain Melba

toasts (2 pouches)1 tablespoon canola oil1 egg1 teaspoon Dijon mustard teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon salt teaspoon garlic powder1 pound boneless, skinless chicken

breasts, cut into 2-inch nuggets

DirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet.

In a food processor, pulse the Melba toast until pieces are about inch in size, with some smaller and larger pieces. Dont over process. Add oil and pulse once or twice, or until crumbs are just moistened.

You can also use a rolling pin or a meat mallet to crush the toasts by hand in a zip-top bag. Then mix the oil and crumbs together in a bowl. Transfer crumbs to a plate.

In a bowl, beat egg. Add mustard, oregano, salt, and garlic powder and beat to combine. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in crumbs, pressing to coat all sides of the meat. Place on the rack.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Source: http://www.cancer.org/ Page 22



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Fundraising and BasketballPart two of a two part seriesBy Mel and Pearl ShawSaad & Shaw Comprehensive FundDevelopment Services

Mel and Pearl ShawIts that time of year - basketball every

night! The games get better and better. Fans are loyal, excited and stressed.

People on the east coast stay up way too late. Everyone is wearing their teams logo. The playoffs are on! If youre a fundraising fanatic you are inspired as you imagine your fundraising team performing with the precision of your favorite basketball team.

In the NBA, the coach develops a game plan. In fundraising, its the fundraising plan, strategic plan, business plan - or a combination of these - that serve as the game plan.

Before each crucial game, NBA coaches scout their opponent. In

fundraising, you prepare by researching potential donors. What are their interests and philanthropic priorities? What is their current or prior relationship to your organization? Dont take your team onto the court unprepared!

Good coaching is key to both the NBA and fundraising. Basketball teams have a head coach: in fundraising coaching can come from consultants or the chief development person.

Great teams have loyal fan bases who are with them whether they are up or down. These fans believe in the team, their talents, resources and ability to prevail.

With fundraising, there is a constituency that believes in your case. They feel you have all the elements to succeed, or that you are getting there.

As in basketball, good fundraising teams feed off the energy. The community gives to your campaign, introduces new donors and encourages you to be successful.

Basketball teams reward their fans with fan appreciation gifts and events. You need to do the same. Its called stewardship.

Good teams practice, practice, and practice. Good fundraising programs are always educating, training and orienting their leadership, staff, and volunteers. They consistently communicate, sharing an easy-to-understand message and

clear examples of impact. They dont take anything for granted.

Basketball teams are big on stats: the number of points, how they compare with the competition or prior years. Same in fundraising. Its time to get big on data: use it to compare your activities and results. Review it closely, make adjustments to your strategies and tactics and increase the odds of meeting your goal.

Lets talk about recruiting. NBA teams have scouts out on grade school courts - or so it seems. What about your organization? What is your recruiting strategy? Where will your talent come from? You need more than one superstar: you need a winning team.

How are you cultivating your next fundraising hires, your new board members, and advisors? And dont stop at scouting: winning teams keep their top talent. You know what that means: time to invest in building and reinforcing your current talent and helping them to be the best they can.

Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising visit: www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

Copyright 2015 - Mel and Pearl Shaw

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MI - Local sportsmen, statewide conservation clubs, public employees, citizen volunteers, and kids came together for the tree and shrub planting event recently at the state Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS).

Youngsters gathered at the sign at the DNRs Drummond Island GEMS, prepare for a day of tree planting.

MI - EmPOWERed Kids is a 45 to 60-minute free interactive program designed to educate K-6 students about utilities and how to be safe.

The EmPOWERed Kids interactive program is presented by Consumers Energy in school classrooms in the

Consumers Energy Presents FREE App EmPOWERed Kids Program

The one mission of the groups was to improve the habitat for ruffed grouse and other species on the northern Lake Huron Island.

This is what we do with the kids for Arbor Day, said Brian Plowman, president of the Drummond Island Sportsmans Club and a captain on the islands ferry boat. This has been going on for a lot of years before I was involved.

The Drummond Island school kids tree-planting project was begun by John Ostlund, an Elk Rapids resident who owns a camp on the island.

Known as Bugman - Ostlund says, its because I bug everybody, but really he has a background in entomology. The 77-year-old Ostlund started taking the elementary school kids out to plant trees years ago. They planted pine trees on various tracts that were lacking in tree cover. We have to help out nature at times, Ostlund said. She cant do it all herself.

For more information on GEMS, visit www.michigan.gov/hunting.

Kids, Sportsmen Help DNR Improve Drummond Island

Michigan counties they serve and is officially endorsed by the Michigan Department of Education.

This entertaining presentation and app introduces students to topics including:

The dangerous consequences of touching electric power lines or acting carelessly with

electrical appliances. How using electricity near water

is never a good idea The role of utility flags and

digging safely Learning the 3 Rs. How to recognize,

react, and report natural gas leaks

To request a free presentation for your classroom, you can email the education team at: [email protected].

How can you use the app when you arent at school?

Well, just download the free app to any Android or IOS device and play our energy games or learn about how electricity gets from the power plant to your home.

What if I dont have a device to download the app to?

Then visit our website: www.consumersenergy.com/kids and visit our students page where you can find our games and many other fun and educational resources.

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Health Delivery, Inc.501 Lapeer Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-759-6400

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660

Lighthouse Outreach Center808 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-928-9096

Mobile Medical Response834 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.758.2900

Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240

Pit and Balcony Theatre805 N. HamiltonSaginaw, MI 48602www.pitandbalconytheatre.com989-754-6587pitandbalconytheatre@yahoo.com

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Hoyt,Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 NormanSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected]

Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership1213 South Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.399.0016

Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-7741

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The Habitat for Humanity Saginaw Restore Continues to Change Lives

Saginaw The SHFH ReStore is located at 315 W. Holland Street, in Saginaw, and is staffed primarily with volunteer labor.

The SHFH ReStore sells gently used surplus, overstocked and closeout items from home supply stores, house demolitions, remodeling projects and leftover or extra materials from groups like the Home Builders Association.

Customers can find cabinets, doors, windows, carpet, tile, paint, plumbing and electrical fixtures and practically everything needed to improve the home.

The donated goods are sold at 50% of their retail value and proceeds from all sales at ReStore Saginaw help Saginaw Habitat for Humanity build affordable houses for those in need.

The ReStore is yet another way of approaching Habitats goal to eliminate substandard housing.

Positive Relationships for Youth are Essential

Lansing - Michigan State University Extension believes that positive relationships with caring adults are essential to youth development.

To foster any relationship, it is important for both parties to share. So, how much should you share? How can you keep the focus on the young person while being open to sharing? For additional insight on positive sharing, visit Michigan State University Extension at http://bit.ly/1cnGWFV.



Disability Network of Mid-Michigan Celebrates 25th AnniversaryMidland - Disability Network of Mid-

Michigan (DNMM) held its annual meeting at the Herbert Doan Midland County History Center on Tuesday, May 26. The event was also a celebration of DNMMs 25th anniversary.

Guests enjoyed refreshments and toured a visual timeline of DNMMs history. Over 50 community partners, stakeholders, staff, and consumers attended the event.

Elected to serve as executive officers of the Board of Directors were President Tom Provoast (The Dow Chemical Company), Vice-President Andrea Bridgewater (Experience Works), Secretary Dr. Barbara Gibson (Dow Corning), and Treasurer Norm Donker (Michigan Attorney Generals Office).

DNMM welcomed two new members to its board: John Searles (Midland County Educational Service Agency) and Greg

Pollock (The Dow Chemical Company). They join current at-large board members Mary Laforet (Disability Advocate), Mary Reif (Shine of Midland).

I am honored to be a part of the growth of Disability Network of Mid-Michigan, said newly instituted board president Tom Provoast. I am committed to facilitating that growth and to strengthening our network in order to provide increased services to those that need them.

"As a non-profit agency servicing twelve counties, we are fortunate to have a diverse and active board of directors dedicated to building accessible and inclusive communities and to advancing our mission of promoting independence for all people with disabilities, said David Emmel, Executive Director of Disability Network of Mid-Michigan.

A federally-funded Center for Independent Living, DNMM provides an array of services to people of all ages, with many types of disabilities. For more information on Disability Network of Mid-Michigan programs and services, call 1-800-782-4160 or visit www.dnmm.org.

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Praise Connections & LifeFranklin Graham Says There Is No Tolerance for Christians in Culture After Marine Court-Martialed for Keeping Bible Verse on Her Computer

Cpl. Monifa Sterling/Photo Wynona Benson Photography/ Courtesy Liberty Institute

By Stoyan Zaimov Christian Post Reporter

The Rev. Franklin Graham has spoken out on a case concerning a Marine Corporal who was court-martialed for refusing to remove a Bible verse from her computer at work, stating that it shows that there is no tolerance in culture for Christians.

Marine Lance Cpl. Monifa Sterling was court-martialed earlier this week after she was convicted Feb. 1, 2014, for refusing to remove the verse "No weapon formed against you shall prosper" (Isaiah 54:17) from her computer.

"Unbelievably, she was criminally prosecuted by the U.S. government for displaying this encouraging scripture on her computer in her workspace. Give me a break, really?

Can our society be at a point where a supervisor can order a young Marine to remove a Bible verse from her computer? Others are able to display secular messages without any opposition, but Sterling was targeted by her supervisor," Graham wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

"Today there's a tolerance in our culture for everything except the things of God and His Word. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces has been asked to review Lance Cpl. Sterling's case let's pray that this kind of targeting and persecution of Christians by our government will be stopped."

Fox News' Todd Starnes noted that Sterling represented herself at the trial, and was found guilty of disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer and four specifications of disobeying the lawful order of a noncommissioned officer.

Sterling was given a bad conduct discharge, while her rank was reduced from Lance Cpl. to private, after both the lower court and the appellate court ruled that displaying Bible verses at work is not protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

The Liberty Institute has now taken up her case, however, and has filed an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the U.S. Armed Forces.

"If the government can order a Marine not to display a Bible verse, they could try and order her not to get a religious tattoo, or go to church on Sunday," attorney Michael Berry said. "Restricting a Marine's free exercise of religion is blatantly unconstitutional."

Last week Graham stood up for an Air Force general after the Military Religious Freedom Foundation called on Maj. Gen. Craig Olson to be court-martialed, this time for giving credit to God during a speech at a National Day of Prayer event.

Olson received heavy criticism from the MRFF, which said in a letter to Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh that he should be "aggressively and very visibly brought to justice for his unforgivable crimes and transgressions" for saying that God helped him throughout his military career.

Graham argued that atheist groups are attempting to "bully Christians into silence" with such actions.

"Are Christians the only group of people who cannot identify themselves publicly in this country? Are we the only voices who cannot speak?" the evangelical asked.

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

Bread of Life Harvest CenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

Christ Disciples Baptist ChurchFounder Pastor Eddie BensonPastor Genevieve Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

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

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

Grace Chapel ChurchPastor James Nelson2202 Janes Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.755.3212

Greater Williams TempleBishop H.J. Williams608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

Saginaw Jacobs LadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-799-6601

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org

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

gNew Beginnings Life ChanginMinistriesPastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650

New Birth Missionary BaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604New Covenant Christian CenterPastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485 New Hope MissionaryBaptist ChurchRev. Dr. Willie F. Casey1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600

New Life Baptist ChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

Ninth Street Community ChurchPastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones1118 N. 9th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-7366

Prince of Peace Baptist Church 825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.754.2841Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr.

St. John Ev. Lutheran ChurchPastor Connie Sassanella 915 Federal Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607Phone: 989-754-0489Worship: 9:30 AMstjohnlutheranelcasaginaw.weebly.com

Saginaw Valley Community Pastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St. Lukes CME Church1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

The Potters Touch MinistriesPastor Kareem J. Bowen1402 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.755.9406Facebook.com/The Potters Touch

Transforming Life Ministries Pastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573True Vine Baptist Church Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

New Mt Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Robert E. Donald 3610 Russell St.Saginaw, MI 48601989.754.0801

Victorious Believers Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

Wolverine State Baptist Convention615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

World Outreach Campus ofGreater Coleman Temple MinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

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Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621

Life in Christ MinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.2915 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI [email protected]

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