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Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

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AGiantinourCommunityBy David M. Hall

According to Webster’s Dictionary a giant is a huge fabled being, a man of great size and strength. When you hear the word giant one thinks of the “Jolly Green Giant” or some giant from a movie or mythical story. What happens to giants? Do

they live forever or do they pass on to the dustbin of history? I don’t know about the mythical giant, but there was a community giant worth mentioning

That giant was Henry Greene Marsh, lawyer, councilman, mayor, community activist and a great supporter of bringing people together for a common cause. As a lawyer he is known for using his talents to help people. Many in this community benefited from his legal expertise. He also was a counselor for many. There was no charge for his advice. His only expectation was that you take the advice and use it to the best of your ability.

He was a City Councilman for the City of Saginaw Michigan. As such he earned the respect of his peers on council and of the people who elected him. More importantly he won the respect and admiration of many who

did not support him at the voting booth, but came to admire his tenacity, his honesty and his philosophy. Many continue to remember him.

He was a mayor at a time of significant upheaval in the country. That upheaval did not escape Saginaw. His reputation suggests he did what was right for the City of Saginaw. He had no personal ‘axe to grind’ or preference for action that would better serve him or his family. Again, his greater interest was what was best for Saginaw.

He was an activist. His uniqueness in this area was his ability to bring people of disparate thought and philosophy together to end up with one accord. He realized both the power and importance of negotiations and compromise. His leadership was apparent as he worked diligently to influence people to do the right thing for Saginaw. The community is better served as a result of his having settled in Saginaw many, many years ago.

As we travel through this century, let us not forget the giants of this community who worked to get us this far. Our task is to continue the journey so that Saginaw will be a preferred place to live and work. We can do that by creating our own giants in the image of Henry G. Marsh on whose shoulders we launch our journey.

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”JohnF.Kennedy~MemorialDay

AT&T will provide managed networking services for NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, during its coverage of the 2012

London Olympic Games from London, England, July 27 through August 12, 2012.

NBC’s Olympics division will use a managed private networking solution from AT&T to help deliver its high-definition broadcast coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games. AT&T’s networking solution will create a connection between NBC’s Olympics division’s space in the International Broadcast Center (IBC) production facilities at the London Olympics and NBC’s Olympics division’s facilities in the U.S.

“Since the Atlanta Games in 1996, AT&T has continuously provided network bandwidth to help the NBC Olympics division transmit coverage of the Games in the United States,” said Joe Lueckenhoff, senior vice president, AT&T Business and Home Solutions. “The 2012 London Olympic Games coverage in the U.S. includes large bandwidth volumes that will be used to support NBC’s Olympics division’s multi- platform approach so viewers in America can more easily engage with the Olympics excitement.”

“To bring our coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games home to the American audience we need a company with proven network reliability and service excellence. That’s why we chose AT&T,” said Bob Kiraly, director, Broadcast and Telecommunications Operations, NBC

Olympics.In advance of the 2012 London Olympic

Games, AT&T and NBC’s Olympics division worked collaboratively on planning and testing to support reliable execution. AT&T arranged diverse, always-on network circuits with back-up features and multiple transfer paths to help facilitate coverage that is transmitted at all times, even if a circuit unexpectedly fails. With dedicated AT&T teams providing support on-site in London, at NBC’s Olympics division’s headquarters in New York and in AT&T’s support centers, network performance is constantly monitored and managed to help ensure 24/7 transmission of London Olympics coverage.

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AboutAT&TAT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s

fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the

AT&T U-verse® and AT&T DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

A new survey commissioned by AT&T as part of the “It Can Wait” campaign indicates that while 97 percent of teens know texting while driving is dangerous, 43 percent of them admit to sending a text while driving – and 75 percent say the practice is common among their friends. The survey found that teenagers feel pressure to quickly respond to text

messages – and adults are also setting a poor example by texting while driving themselves.

With prom, graduation and summer nearing, we head into the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers on the road – the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Texting also ranks as the No. 1 mode of communication among teens. On average, teens text five

times more a day than a typical adult. When this habit hits the road, drivers who text are 23 times more likely to be in an accident or near-accident.

For additional information on AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign, please visit www.att.com/itcanwait.

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DowNamedtoHayGroup’sListofthe‘BestCompaniesforLeadership’

Midland - The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) recently announced that it has been named to Hay Group’s seventh annual list of the Best Companies for Leadership. The annual study, conducted by Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, ranks the best companies for leadership around the globe and examines how those companies nurture talent and foster innovation in their ranks.

“It is truly an honor to be part of the Hay Group’s Best Companies for Leadership,” said Deborah Borg, vice president, Human Capital Planning and Development, Dow. “This latest achievement further validates the high standards and committed focus we have on developing superior leadership within Dow. Leadership at all levels is a cornerstone of our people strategy — essential to driving high levels of employee engagement, and igniting the innovation that ultimately enables value creation for our customers and our company.”

Hay Group has researched the Best Companies for Leadership since 2005. This year’s survey includes responses from nearly 7,000 individuals at more than 2,300 organizations worldwide. The survey was based on the organization’s response to an online questionnaire and peer nominations. Respondents that completed the survey were from 103 countries, with 11 percent from North America, 35 percent from Europe, two percent from the Middle East, 21 percent from Asia/Pacific/Africa and 31 percent from Latin America.

Dow Launches 2012 Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Award

The 2012 edition of the Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Award (SISCA) will honor the best in sustainable innovation from graduate students at 17 universities around the world. This year’s program welcomes nine new participating universities in the U.S., China, Mexico and Netherlands.

Developed in conjunction with Dow’s 2015 Sustainability Goals, SISCA drives collaboration and advancement in social and environmental responsibility by inspiring students to solve significant world challenges through sustainable solutions. Projects are evaluated based on innovative thinking, interdisciplinary approach, excellence in research and potential for solving significant world challenges such as energy, water, housing or food. Visit SISCA on Facebook for more information and program updates.

AboutDow

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, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 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.



Neutralfact-checkingshowsthatPresidentObamaismoretruthfulthanhisfoes?

By Mike ThompsonFor The Michigan Banner

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney not only stretches the truth far more often than President Barack Obama, he tells far more outright falsehoods, according to Politifact.com, the Pulitzer Prize-winning neutral and nonpartisan research arm of the Tampa Times. This means that Newt Gingrich isn’t the only source that has branded Romney as a liar.

More importantly, Politifact’s findings should be of concern to all voters, first and foremost to Romney’s supporters. In our U.S. democracy’s elections, the majority of voters impose their collective will on everyone else, and so we shouldn’t forget that with voting comes responsibility. Politifact.com fact-checks public statements, mostly by politicians but also by celebrities and pundits. Categories are true, mostly true, half true, mostly false and false. For statements found to be most egregiously false, Politifact.com adds the category of “pants on fire,” as in the old childhood chant, “liar, liar ....”

Obama has had 364 statements rated during Politifact.com’s nearly six-year history. Some 103 have been found mostly false or worse, and five have been rated “pants on fire.” Romney has had 129 statements rated. The lower number of total ratings, of course, is because he hasn’t been president for the past three and a half years. Romney has had 53 of those 120 statements rated

“mostly false” or worse, a larger ratio than Obama, and he’s been caught with his “pants on fire” some 13 times. By the numbers, if Romney had been subjected to fact checks as often as Obama, he would have accumulated 24 lies by now, compared to Obama’s five. In proportional statistics, that’s a poor reflection on the former Massachusetts governor.

Obama’s latest Politifact.com “pants on fire” sin was when his campaign falsely claimed that Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry had said in one of those endless Republican debates that they would eliminate all foreign aid, including for Israel. In another screw up, Obama asserted that the U.S. has “one of the largest Muslim populations” in the world; Politifact.com found that the nation rates 58th in this category. Many of Romney’s “pants on fire” violations, in contrast, regard his criticisms of Obama. Politifact.com found Romney’s claim that Obama “would end Medicare as we know it” to be an outright lie. When Romney said that Obama “didn’t even mention the deficit or debt” during this year’s State of the Union address, a simple review of the tape found six mentions.

A worse reflection on Romney is that he ran an ad quoting Obama as saying, “If we keep talking about the economy, we’re going to lose.” Obama indeed uttered these words in 2008. He was quoting his opponent at that time, John McCain. And so Romney is taking

the words of his newfound buddy, McCain, and putting them in President Obama’s mouth. We all know that politics can be dirty, but his goes beyond the realm. It’s simple for voters to educate themselves not only about Obama and Romney, but about any public figure. Simply web search for “politifact” and the person’s name.

The worst I found is Michele Bachmann, with 19 “false” and 12 “pants on fire” out of only 53 statements rated. Among other lesser lights, Rick Perry had 23 “false” and 12 “pants on fire” among 120 total Politifact checks. New Gingrich had 13 “false” and 10 “pants on fire” out of only 61. Sarah Palin had 14 “false” and five “pants on fire” out of a scant 51, and Rick Santorum had 12 “false” and four “pants on fire” out of a mere 45.

People who are or have been Republicans, including several Michigan Banner contributors, are welcome to explain, Supporters of both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney may tend to follow their emotions. For the facts, check Politifact.com. Each rating contains an in-depth report. Judge for oneself.

The Michigan Banner encourageslettersfromourreaders.Thewritermustinclude the address, telephone number,andwriter’ssignature.Onlythenamewillbepublished.

Detroit – The SBA, along with the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center and SCORE mentors will host a free Meet the Lenders Forum on May 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at Haworth

College of Business, 3110 Schneider Hall, in Kalamazoo, at Western Michigan University. The session is open to prospective and existing business owners who are seeking funding to start or expand a business.

Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the MI-SBTDC at 269.387.6004, or email Tamara Davis, SBTDC Regional Director at [email protected].

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FoodStampMythBustingBy Dr. Carol Olander and Robert Weiner

For over four decades, the Food Stamp Program, which Congress renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2008, has had bipartisan support as the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. Even the far reaching welfare reform legislation of the mid 90’s left it intact.

However, the House-passed Republican budget drafted by Cong. Paul Ryan would cut it by 17% and turn the program into state block grants easily slashed further. As perhaps the legacy of his now-ended presidential campaign, Newt Gingrich denigrated the Food Stamp Program by tying President Obama to it as “the Food Stamp President.” Mitt Romney, while saying he is “not concerned about the very poor” because the “safety net” protects them, supports shifting food stamps to the states as a block grant and endorsed the House Republican bill cutting funding for 8 million of the 45 million participants. Cong. Darryl Issa (R-CA) chaired a House Government Reform Committee hearing March 8 entitled “Food Stamp Fraud as a Business Model” and released a video, “Food Stamp Fraud; Exposed.”

The only problem is that each of the allegations is overwhelmingly untrue. At the hearing, Committee Ranking Democrat Elijah Cummings (Baltimore) countered Issa by pointing out, “The need for the program is at a historic high, and fraud is at an all-time low. The true purpose of this hearing may be to discredit the entire program, to justify draconian cuts.”

Congressman John Conyers (D-MI), Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus and long-time advocate for the poor, contends, “Food stamps lift people from poverty, feed them, and give them an opportunity to work. When did those become bad?” he asks.

There are 427,626 food stamp recipients in Wayne County, 22 percent of the population,

significantly higher than the national average 15%. Without the SNAP program many of these residents would be unable to survive. When it comes to being the “food stamp president,” MSNBC’s Alex Wagner said, “the President should wear it with pride.” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi added that the title is “a badge of honor” for the President.

The truth is that those who hope to radically alter SNAP don’t understand the program or the effect making significant cuts would have on millions of desperate Americans. Their case is built on the following myths.

Myth #1: SNAP growth is out ofcontrol. About one in seven Americans now receives SNAP benefits. This means tested program is designed to grow as the economy contracts and shrink with economic recovery. Participation tracks the prevalence of poverty. Historic trends show about a year’s lag between increased employment and SNAP participation declines.

During the January 16 Republican debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Gingrich said, “More people have been put on food stamps by Barack Obama than any president.” However, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, as reported by USA Today and elsewhere, the number of recipients rose by nearly 14.7 million under President George W. Bush or 444,574 more than under Obama.

USDA reports total federal SNAP costs for 2010 and 2011 at $68.4 and $75.3 billion, respectively. No one argues that these are trivial expenses. The costs, however, are driven largely by the nation’s economic health. The Congressional Budget Office projects SNAP expenditures will decrease to pre-recession levels as the economy improves. Bottom line: SNAP successfully responded to the severe recession and is already responding to our very gradual financial recovery.

Myth #2: SNAP adds to long termbudget problems. SNAP expenditures actually produce a general economic boost. Almost all benefits are spent within a month of receipt through more than 200,000 authorized food businesses. USDA estimates a multiplier effect of $1.79 for each new benefit dollars. Bottom line: SNAP is a small factor in the country’s long term fiscal health and in fact adds to the U.S. economic health.

Myth # 3: The need for SNAP isexaggerated given other elements of theU.S.safetynet.

National statistics for 2008 and 2009 show that despite an increase in the prevalence of poverty, the percent of households who experienced food insecurity held steady. This was possible because SNAP expanded to meet growing need and because benefit amounts were temporarily boosted by the 2009 Recovery Act. In contrast to unemployment insurance (UI) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), SNAP is available to almost all families who meet the Program’s stringent financial requirements. Many who lose jobs, unfortunately, don’t qualify for UI. Those who do qualify face time-limited benefits. Bottom line: SNAP lessens the hardship of poverty and unemployment.

Myth#4:SNAPwastestaxpayerdollarsSEE P 8, Food Stamp Myth

Editorial

Dr. Carol Olander Robert Weiner

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throughinefficientfederaladministration.In 2010, SNAP costs for federal

administration were less than 1 percent of total federal SNAP spending. Even after adding the federal share of state administrative expenses, 95 percent of federal spending went directly to low-income participants in the form of benefits. Bottom line: SNAP dollars go overwhelmingly to participating families.

Conservatives continue to attack food stamps, but SNAP is working. A report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found

that “The food stamp program…reduced the poverty rate by nearly 8 percent” in one year, 2009, alone.

Would those who would cut or end the program send the 46 million food recipients to the streets to fend in trash barrels, as happened before the New Deal?

Dr. Carol Olander was Director of SNAP Research and Analysis at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service and a top official there for 31 years. Robert Weiner was a spokesman in the Clinton White House, spokesman for

the U.S. House Government Operations Committee under Chairman John Conyers, and Chief of Staff of the House Aging Committee under Chairman Claude Pepper, He wrote the epilogue to Bankole Thompson’s seminal book, Obama and Christian Loyalty. Richard Mann, executive assistant at Robert Weiner Associates and a Roosevelt University Journalism M.S. recipient, assisted in this article.

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Blockbuster Exhibit Highlights Great Saginaw Fire of 1893The Great Saginaw Fire of 1893 has all the

elements of a riveting mystery. The puzzle of how the fire started along with the drama of how it was finally contained, are just a few of the compelling stories that will be explored in a new exhibit opening at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History.

Project 1893: Unearthing Saginaw’s Great Fire will open on Sunday, May 20, – the anniversary of when the fire began one afternoon on Ojibway Island 119 years ago. With photos, newspaper accounts and other artifacts, visitors will see firsthand just how ferocious this fire was, how quickly it spread and how firemen and many others worked tirelessly to ensure it did not destroy the entire city.

In addition, this exhibit will tell the story of one family whose home was burned in the fire. Through an archaeological excavation performed at the site of the home, visitors will see items that were destroyed in the fire and until now have not seen the light of day. These everyday objects provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like in Saginaw in the late 1800s. The Museum will showcase one of its most prized artifacts – an 1850s, horse-drawn fire pumper which may have been used to battle the Fire of 1893.

This exhibit will be on display at the Castle Museum through September 29, 2012. Bring the entire family to see the story of one of Saginaw’s most tragic events and how the city and its citizens came together to rebuild.

Saginaw County CAC, and Consumers Energy, will present the 4th Annual Walk for Warmth on May 19. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Ojibway Island, at Ezra Rust Avenue and the Saginaw River. There will be 1 and 2 mile routes.

The statewide “Walk For Warmth” fundraising campaign mission is to raise money to assist families with high cost heating bills. Last year Saginaw County CAC assisted over 500 families with heat emergencies, and with the economic climate the future need in Saginaw County will be greater.

The fundraising goal for this year is $25,000. What really makes the CAC’s “Walk For Warmth” unique, is that local volunteers will raise the funds in Saginaw County to benefit Saginaw County families. Local schools and organizations are also encouraged to become involved and organize a team.

To learn how to participate, donate, or to start your personal walking team, contact the Saginaw County Community Action Committee, Inc. , located at 2824 Perkins Street, in Saginaw, at 989. 753.7741, ext. 217

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EnjoyMichigan’sFreeFishingWeekendLANSING —

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, is reminding residents to take advantage of the annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10.

According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, both residents and non-residents alike can fish without a license that particular weekend, though all other fishing regulations still apply. “Fishing is the perfect way to enjoy all Michigan has to offer,” Kahn said. “I encourage people across the 32nd Senate District to take advantage of this great opportunity to fish for free.”

Since 1986, Michigan has annually celebrated the Summer Free Fishing Weekend as a way to promote awareness of the state’s vast aquatic resources and the sheer fun of fishing. With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 36,000 miles of rivers and 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan and fishing go hand in hand.

“This summer’s Free Fishing Weekend is a great way to get outdoors and experience some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world,” said DNR Director Rodney Stokes. “Fishing is such an affordable activity – anyone can pursue it – so get out this June and try it yourself, for free!”

To encourage involvement in Free Fishing Weekends, organized activities are being scheduled in communities across the state. These activities are coordinated

by a variety of organizations, including constituent groups, schools, local and state parks, businesses and others.

There’s still plenty of time for communities to plan their own Free Fishing Weekend events, or to find an activity occurring nearby. Visit www.michigan.gov/freefishing for all things related to this unique weekend, including help on event planning and promotion, a registration form for official events, and a chart identifying activity locations.

The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Senator Roger Kahn

CommissionerDennisKraffttoRunAgainSaginaw County

Commissioner Dennis Krafft has decided to run for a fourth term.However, because of countywide redistricting, he will be running for a seat in the newly-

designed District 8 instead of his former District 4. The new district covers all of the City of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth Township, Blumfield Township, the half of Bridgeport Township north of the Cass River, the north half of Birch Run Township, and most of the rural part of Buena Vista Township east of I-75.

Regarding the Saginaw County Commission, Dennis notes, “I’m in my third term, or 6th year, with visions of adding more, and loving it” Dennis currently serves on the County Services Committee, Rules Committee, and Airport Board. Outside of the County Commission, he serves on the Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau.

DelegatesToMichiganRepublicanConventionCongratulations to those elected

to the State Republican Convention at the Saginaw County Convention recently. Below is the list of the Saginaw County Delegation.

Delegates At Large:• SenatorRogerKahn• RepresentativeBenGlardon• RepresentativeKenHornState Delegates, 4th District• MattHonaman• MatthewChisholm• CarlHubinger• DavidGillie• VictoriaGilmore

• R.ScottGilmore• BrianFrey• SarahWurtzel• PeterWiltse• GregoryBryce• SuzanneHall• RyanMcReynolds• GregOstrom• SandraKahn• HeleneWiltse• EllenRyder-Petre• JillGarber• GrahamAllingham• JaniceGross• CharlesGross

• MikeLash• RachelHare• SherryLedtke• CatherineZemanekAlternate Delegates,

4th Congressional District• AmyCarl• RobertAnderson• DavidRozanski• KirstenWhitlock• MikeGoschka• MaryanneGoschka• KristineGoschka• AndrewGoschka• MattBerube

• BrandonSchumann• KenSnyder• NylaKahnState Delegates, 5th District• EricKlammer• TimKelly• GloriaHansen• HerbHansen• TerryGriffing• BobbieConnolly• TamyraMurray• ErvaAsiala• CharlesAsiala• KellyNelson

Commissioner Dennis Krafft



Rep.OakesIntroducesFireFightingBillinRecognitionof GirlScouts100thAnniversary

LANSING - In recognition of the centenary of the Girl Scouts of America,

State Representative Stacy Erwin Oakes introduced House Bill 5597 which would allow a fire department to establish a Girl Scout Explorer Post within its ranks. “As 2012 marks the hundredth anniversary of the Girl Scouts, I felt that this was the least I could do to show my appreciation for the Girl Scouts,” Oakes said.

Last year, a similar bill was signed into law and allowed for an organized fire department to establish a Boy Scouts of America Explorer post within its department for individuals 16 or 17 years of age. The idea came to Rep. Oakes as a result of the recent appointment of Saginaw Firefighter

Aileen Pettinger to Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council by Governor Rick Snyder and her promotion to Lieutenant. “As former girl scouts, we both believe that Girl Scouts should be afforded the same encouragement as their male counterparts in the Boy Scouts in the field of fire fighting,” Oakes and Pettinger said.

“The Girl Scouts of America have had a profound legacy upon young women for a century, building the courage, confidence and character of our daughters, granddaughters, nieces and sisters. I am happy to add my voice to the chorus of well-wishes to this esteemed organization,” Oakes said.

State Representative Stacy Erwin Oakes

MyPersonalMichiganHero

Three 8th grade students from St. Thomas Aquinas were recently selected as local winners of the 43rd annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Sierra Wellman was selected for first place, while Caroline Collins and Julia Card earned second and third place respectively. All three received a certificate for their achievement. The topic of the essay was “My Personal Michigan Hero.” Thousands of 8th grade students from over 400 Michigan schools participate in the contest each year.

FromOneTrooptoAnotherANN ARBOR

– There are no Girl Scouts selling cookies in

war-torn regions of the world where U.S. servicemen and women are serving, so Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is offering a way to get the cookies to them.

For the third consecutive year, GSHOM is doing its Treats for Troops program which gives community residents the opportunity to purchase Girl Scout cookies which will be sent to military personnel overseas. In addition to buying boxes of cookies, individuals also will be able to purchase paper hearts for $1.00 each through the month of May from participating retailers with all of the proceeds going to the purchase of cookies for distribution to troops and their families, military hospitals and other organizations which support military personnel.

Amanda Kremer, GSHOM program product specialist, said the special promotion

is done in May in honor of Memorial Day. “Treats for Troops is a good way to give back to our men and women in uniform,” Kremer said. “It’s a cool thing for the community to do. “It’s also a good year-end service project for our Girl Scout troops.”

Last year more than 100 troops in GSHOM’s 34-county region participated in the event. Besides locating businesses willing to sell the hearts, troop members also will be setting up booths on May 19 – Armed Services Day - to sell cookies or hearts. Kremer said troops also may sell hearts and cookies during large community festivals and events.

GSHOM partners with military service organizations and community service groups to get the cookies into the hands of troops. “We bundle them in packages and include information about GSHOM,” Kremer said. “Many of the troops tell us that it’s great for them to have a taste of home and Girl Scout cookies are an iconic American treat.”

“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.” Juliette Gordon Low – Founder of Girl Scouts



ServingWoundedWarriorsandtheSurvivorsofOurFallenHeroesBy Cynthia EdwardsSocial SecurityPublic Affairs Specialist

Flint – It is an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day — especially honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice

while serving our country. If you are a military service member

who was wounded and needs to apply for disability benefits, it’s important to know that you will receive expedited processing. Our wounded warriors initiative is for military service members who become disabled while

on active duty on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs. Depending on the situation, some family members of military personnel, including dependent children and, in some cases, spouses, may be able to receive benefits. Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors.

Did you know that May also is National Military Appreciation Month? Even more reason to let members of our military know how much we value what they do for us and our nation. To learn more about the Social Security benefits for those who have served in the military, read our publication, Military Service and Social Security. You

can find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10017.html, or send us an email at [email protected], or call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to ask for a free copy to be mailed to you.

Memorial Day also is a good time to remind families of fallen military heroes that we may be able to pay Social Security survivors benefits. If the person you depended on for income has died, you should apply for survivors benefits. Learn more about Social Security survivors benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/survivors.htm.

The men and women of the Armed Forces serve us each and every day. At Social Security, we’re here to serve them too.

Ethel M. Pierrie, devoted wife & mother, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the age of 89 years. She was born to Earl Thompson & Clara Hamm Thompson March 9, 1923 in Yalobusha County Mississippi.

She accepted Christ at any early age.She was a graduate of M.I. High School

in Holly Springs, MS, married James R. Pierrie, and moved to Saginaw, MI in 1946. To that union, two sons were born; Levon and Herbert Pierrie. She joined and was an active memberofZionBaptistChurch.Shewasalong-term member of the Gospel Choir, the Matrons’ and Sunday School Departments, and former member of the Cordelia Chapter 48-Order of Eastern Star.

Secondary to her faith in God was her core value of helping people. She held Life and Heritage Awards as a member of the

N.A.A.C.P. She was an active member/supporter of: O.I.C.M.S., Mother’s Club for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Senior Citizens of A.A.R.P., Seniors of Buena Vista Twp., a supporter of United Negro College Fund and Southern Christian Leadership Council. She also was a long-time contributor to many organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Martin Luther King Foundation, Rescue Mission, Eastside Soup Kitchen, and Southern Poverty Law Center.

Ethel M. Pierrie

In Memoriam

2012AllAreaArtsAwardsAnnouncesWinnersThe Saginaw Arts & Enrichment

Commission celebrated the 23rd Annual All Area Arts Awards recently at The Dow Event Center. The reception and awards ceremony recognized individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that have enhanced the Quality of Life in Saginaw County through their support of the arts.

Award winners chosen were Absolute!

Building Maintenance, Sue White, and Mike and Sarah Jury.

A new Great Lakes Bay Regional Arts Award was presented to Larry Preston for his work as a driving force behind the Great Lakes Bay Arts & Entertainment Alliance. This award will be given annually to a person, or organization, whose vision is to encourage a thriving arts environment in the Great Lakes

Bay Region.The All Area Arts Awards is made possible

with the support of patron sponsors Absolute! Building Maintenance, Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, Hausbeck Pickle Company, HealthPlus of Michigan, David & Audrey Lewis, St. Mary’s of Michigan, W.L. Case & Company, and Wildfire Credit Union. For further information call (989) 759-1363, ext. 223.



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Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338Unique Cuts II3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.comwww.The GrowthCoach.com Carrollton Public SchoolsCraig C. DouglasSuperintendentP.O. Box 517 Carrollton, MI 48724(989) 754-1475Fax (989) 754-1470Direct Dial (989) [email protected] ServicesExtreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community ServicesSheilda BraddockPresident/CEOHuman Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-753-0411

ComputersCreative ComputersLathan Wilson (Buddy)817 East GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-9290DentistsJack W. Nash, DDSCosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

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Marsh Princing Award: Nominate a LeaderEach year the Marsh Princing Leadership Saginaw Alumni Award recognizes a Leadership Saginaw County Graduate for displaying consistent, active leadership and for being a visible, positive community influence. This year’s recipient will be recognized at the Leadership Saginaw Class of 2012 graduation event on June 20, at the Bavarian Inn Lodge.

Criteria:Nominees must be recognized leaders in the community who are graduates from Leadership Saginaw County. Only alumni from the graduating class of 2009 and before are eligible.Leadershipnominationsmustincludeevidenceofthenominee›s...

• Accomplishments that help strengthen Saginaw County• Collaborative skills and service• Active assistance to others in identifying and developing

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MarshPrincingPastRecipientsare:2001 Henry Marsh/Mary Princing2002 Norm Braddock2003 Jim VanTiflin2004 Paul Chaffee/Jack Tany2005 Gene Pickelman2006 Herb Spence2007 Culli Damuth2008 Tom Begin2009 Ron Spess2010 Jimmy Greene2011 Rob GroseApplicationsareduenolaterthanFriday,May18.For additional information contact [email protected], or call 989.757.2113.

BIZQUIZ1. In Marketing, What are the four P’s?2. What does the financial term ROI stand for? 3. What is psychometrics? Answers: 1. Product, price, promotion2. Return on investment3. Science of measuring or testing human personality type/mental abilities



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

EARNMORE,WORKLESS,ENJOYLIFEKeep Business Management Simple

To be an effective CEO, you must adopt a big-picture perspective. As leader, don’t overcomplicate business. Keep it simple and straightforward. Simplicity allows for clarity of focus and

focus allows for superior performance. Here is a simple framework by which to see and guide your enterprise.

As owner/CEO, you are solely responsible for the company’s leadership process (direction, strategy, focus, goals, accountability) and the business development process (building a systems-based business that is self-managing, self-improving, and nearly runs itself). As such, there are only a handful of additional major processes you need to ensure are in place, well documented, and working smoothly and optimally: marketing, selling, operations (customer fulfillment), customer service, and back-office functions.

In brief, the marketing process generates leads, the selling process generates customers by closing leads, and the operations process fulfills the promises made to the customer. Completing the business cycle is the customer service process that follows up with the customer to ensure satisfaction with the current transaction and uncover any other unmet needs.

Since the purpose of any business is to find, satisfy and keep customers, marketing, selling, operations, and customer service processes should be your top priorities and areas of focus. Other functions, while important, should be secondary priorities and

support this main mission. These b a c k - o f f i c e support functions are: a finance/

accounting process to manage money; human resources to manage employee issues; and infrastructure to manage technology, facilities, administration, etc.

Spend your time and energy focusing on your company’s core processes and competencies – those functions that you do extremely well as an organization and which add real value to the customer. Keeping business simple will help you stay focused on what is most important.

To simplify your business and your life even more, consider outsourcing (turning over day-to-day responsibility to an outside provider) your back-office functions such as payroll processing, tax preparation, legal, HR, technology, facilities management, etc. Seek advice from your CPA, attorney, or banker about outsourcing arrangements.

PlanningforResults:How do you create a simple business

plan? How do you achieve results? Again, you must keep things simple and focused. With your team’s involvement, agree on and set yearly goals. Then, on a 90-day cycle, gather your team and hold your people accountable for the agreed-upon results. This implementation process is just as important as the goals. Do not tolerate excuses; insist on execution and results.

In short, you must select a few key strategies and implement like mad. Success is more about execution than anything else. Focus on the vital few instead of the trivial many. Energy focused on a few highly

important goals is powerful. Please note, we are not talking about

setting goals to achieve incremental improvements in performance or processes. We are talking about big and bold goals – goals on steroids. Be innovative and think big. Go for breakthroughs, not mere incremental gains. Realize there are no rules or restrictions. As long as what you do is moral, legal, and ethical, do not be shackled by company history or industry standards or practices. In short, kill the “we have always done it this way” mentality. Shake habitual thinking patterns.

Performance goals, at a minimum, should be set in the critical success areas we just discussed, leadership, business systemization, marketing, selling, operations (fulfillment), customer service, and back-office operations. In fact, your yearly business plan could be nothing more than 3-5 monster-size goals in each one of these key areas. Once you have your yearly goals established, assign a person to champion each cause. Give each person the authority, time, and tools to make things happen. On a 90-day cycle, hold each person accountable for progress on his or her goal(s).

These audacious, challenging, and adrenalin-inducing goals should be SMART (specific, measurable, aggressive, realistic, and timed). Force your people to stretch. What gets measured gets done. What gets rewarded gets repeated. As a leader, insist on aggressive implementation, follow-up, follow-through, and results. Intentions and plans are mostly meaningless; implementation is where success is found.

Cal Talley can be contacted at 989.401.6229, cell 989.714.7950, or visit www.TheGrowthCoach.com



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A Saginaw Valley State University professor was recently selected as a top member in one of the leading organizations in the engineering profession. Enayat Mahajerin, professor of mechanical engineering, was chosen to be an American Society of Mechanical

Engineering Fellow. Only the top 3 percent of the more than 100,000 mechanical engineering faculty nationwide are accepted as fellows.

“Dr. Majaherin’s selection as an ASME Fellow reflects his outstanding professional accomplishments,” said Deborah Huntley, dean of the College of Science Engineering

and Technology. “It speaks well of the caliber of faculty we have working with students in mechanical engineering, and throughout the college.” ASME Fellows are nominated by their peers, and must have had at least 10 years of active practice and 10 years of continuous active membership in the organization. Mahajerin was nominated by Raghu Echempati, professor of mechanical engineering at Kettering University and chair of the Saginaw Valley chapter of ASME.

A resident of Saginaw Township, Mahajerin joined SVSU’s faculty in 1984 and has received the university’s highest honors for teaching (Landee

Award, 1989) and research (Warrick Award, 1990). An active scholar, he has published or presented nearly 80 articles and papers during his career. Mahajerin received SVSU’s Braun Fellowship in 2010 to further his research, and has served as a faculty adviser to SVSU’s chapter of ASME since 1985. Mahajerin completed his Ph.D. at Michigan State University.

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Michigan Get Your Business Online program makes it easy for Michigan businesses to grow.

Marlette ThumbWorks! and MI-SBTDC Great Lakes Bay recently announced that they will be partnering with Google to help get local businesses online. This program will help drive economic growth by giving Michigan businesses the tools and resources to establish a website, find new customers, and grow their business. This workshop is part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC’s) Pure Michigan Business Connect Tool Kit. Increasing the number of small businesses online is one of the best ways to expand the Michigan economy.

Register to attend the no-cost workshops in Marlette on May 22, or at Delta College on August 7, same workshops, different dates and locations to pick from. For more information and to register visit www.misbtdc.org/training, Topic: Google Workshop or call 989. 686.9597.

“We are pleased to partner with ThumbWorks! and our host Delta College to enhance the regional small business community by providing access to the Google experts and tools,” said Christine Greve, MI-SBTDC Great Lakes Bay Regional Director. “The perception that getting online is complex, costly and time-consuming has prevented many Michigan small businesses from taking the first step,” said Scott Levitan, Director of Small Business Engagement at Google. “This program makes it fast, easy and free for businesses to get online.”

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‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’Dr.Nash’sDentalCorner

Dr. Jack Nashhas been practicingdentistry for over 35years.Heisagraduateof the University ofMichigan DentalSchool. He has alsobeen an adjunctfaculty member atDelta College and

is currently a Fellow of the AmericanAcademy of General Dentistry and agraduate of the prestigious Council onInnovativeDentistry.

To ask Dr. Nash dental questionswrite tohimat: Dr.JackW.Nash,POB1442, Saginaw,MI 48607, or email himat [email protected]. All opinionsdiscussed in these articles are those ofDr. Nash; treatment options should bediscussed with an individual’s personaldentist.

Dear Dr. Nash: I was just at my fraternity’s yearly picnic and we were having a great time. It was great seeing all my old brothers from all over the state, catching up on the latest news and enjoying ourselves when one of my fraternity brothers ran back to the picnic area screaming about how he had just lost his front tooth. I guess he had been

playing street ball and when he attempted to make one of his old Jordan moves he got elbowed in the chops. He thought things would be OK until he saw blood and could not feel one of his front teeth. I know this is a bad situation but is there a way that he could have prevented this injury? Danny.

Danny:What you and your pals fell into is the “Weekend Warrior Syndrome”. We all think that we are invincible and that “Father Time” has not caught up to us yet, but he will. Could the elbow to the face have been prevented? Probably not as we all try to relive our days of youth either on the basketball court, softball or football field, or in my case, the racquetball court. Could the tooth/teeth loss have been prevented? It could have if your friend had been smart enough to wear a mouth guard.

Pick-up games seem to have more injuries than organized sports. With pick-up games you play with street rules, less protective gear and no officiating or just self-officiating, so the emergency rooms see more injuries from the weekend crew. There are a number of reasons we do not wear mouth guards when we play street ball: the cost factor, being lazy about getting one, and the “Macho Image”. We’ve got to get over the “Macho Image” thing regarding mouth guards. Watch an NBA

basketball game and you will see how many of those professional basketball players put their mouth guards in when they start to play because they have seen or felt the outcome themselves of not wearing a mouth guard.

A mouth guard protects you from many other injuries associated with the “Weekend Warrior Syndrome”. Mouth guards can help prevent concussions, jaw fractures (look at what Reggie Hamilton wore), neck injuries, as well tooth loss. So Danny, run out and get a mouth guard. Your dentist can make a custom one for you that will fit the best, but it will cost you more than other types because it is a custom fit. There are also a couple of types you can grab off the shelf at any sporting goods store that will also work for you. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! And if you are not convinced yet, think of this, a mouth guard is a lot cheaper than a root canal, bridge or implant.

So Danny, when you get that “Weekend Warrior” jones real bad again…put your mouth guard in. You will be glad you did.

Until next time, best to you in your dental health.

Dr. NashDr. Jack W. Nash, 1320 S. Washington

Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 – Office – 989.752.1200 – Fax – 989.752.2481

Life can be extra-challenging for a kid with special needs. It might be harder to do normal stuff — like learning to read or, if a person has physical handicaps, just getting around school or the mall. The good news is that parents, doctors, nurses, therapists, teachers, and others can help. The goal is to help kids be as independent as possible.

Other kids also can be a big help. How? By being a friend. Kids who use a wheelchair or have lots of health problems want friends just like you do. But meeting people and making friends can be tough. Some kids might tease them or make fun of them. Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied or teased.

Being friendly to kids with special needs is one of the best ways to be helpful. As you get to know them, they may help you understand what it’s like to be in their shoes. And you’ll be helping fill a very special need, one that everybody has — the need for good friends.

Source: KidsHealth.org

What’sLifeLikeforaSpecialNeedsKid?

Tips to Promote Social-Emotional Health Among Young Children

What Parents of Young Children Can Do:

Catch your child being good! Praise your child often for even small accomplishments like playing nicely with brothers or sisters, helping to pick up toys, waiting her turn, or being a good sport.

Find ways to play with your child that you both enjoy every day. Talk with your child, tell stories, sing, and make rhymes together. It is especially important to try and reconnect for a few minutes after separations. Include some type of regular physical activity such as a walk or bike ride around the neigh-borhood.

Seek ways for your child to play with other children of the same age. Make sure they are watched by a trusted adult.

Read with your child every day as part of a special family routine. Turn off the TV before the evening meal, have conversations with your children during the meal, get baths/showers after the meal, and read books with your children in preparation for bedtime. This will help children to settle down and sleep well at the end of the day.

Limit screen time to no more than 2 hours daily for children 2 and older. The AAP does not recommend any screen time for children younger than 2 years of age. Never put a TV in a child’s bedroom. Parents should watch along with older children and try to put the right spin on what their children are seeing. Young children should not be exposed to violence on TV, including on the news. TV should not become a babysitter.

Make time for a routine that includes regular family meals when parents and children can sit and talk about their day together. Play the “high-low” game by taking turns sharing the best and not-so-good parts of the day.

Provide regular bedtime routines to promote healthy sleep. This time of day can become an oasis of calm and togetherness in the day for parents and children.

Model behaviors that you want to see in your child. Parents are their child’s first and most important teachers, and what they do can be much more important than what they say. Be especially careful of criticizing teachers or other trusted adults in front of the child.

Set limits for your child around safety, regard for others, and household rules and routines that are important to you. Ask others to use these with your child.

Be consistent with limits for your child and encourage all caretaking adults to use the same rules. If you must enforce a rule, do this with supportive understanding. Don’t give in, but do quickly forgive. Do not hold a grudge for past mistakes. Encourage learning from mistakes so that they do not happen again.





System of Care (SOC) is an approach for improving outcomes for youth with

severe emotional disorders and their families by expanding the availability and access to individualized, culturally competent, and family-driven services and supports.

DIDYOUKNOW:• Mental illnesses are seriousmedical

illnesses. They cannot be overcome through “will power” and are not related to a person’s “character” or intelligence. Mental illness falls along a continuum of severity. Even though mental illness is widespread in the population, the main burden of illness is concentrated in a much smaller proportion-about 6 percent, or 1 in 17 Americans-who live with a serious mental illness. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that One in four adults-approximately 57.7 million Americans-experience a mental health disorder in a given year

• TheU.S.SurgeonGeneralreportsthat10 percent of children and adolescents in the United States suffer from serious emotional and mental disorders that cause significant

functional impairment in their day-to-day lives at home, in school and with peers.

• TheWorld Health Organization hasreported that four of the 10 leading causes of disability in the US and other developed countries are mental disorders. By 2020, Major Depressive illness will be the leading cause of disability in the world for women and children.

• Mental illness usually strikeindividuals in the prime of their lives, often during adolescence and young adulthood. All ages are susceptible, but the young and the old are especially vulnerable.

• Without treatment the consequencesof mental illness for the individual and society are staggering: unnecessary disability, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, suicide and wasted lives; The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than 100 billion dollars each year in the United States.

• The best treatments for seriousmental illnesses today are highly effective; between 70 and 90 percent of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and

improved quality of life with a combination of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments and supports.

• With appropriate effectivemedicationand a wide range of services tailored to their needs, most people who live with serious mental illnesses can significantly reduce the impact of their illness and find a satisfying measure of achievement and independence. A key concept is to develop expertise in developing strategies to manage the illness process.

• Early identification and treatment isof vital importance; By ensuring access to the treatment and recovery supports that are proven effective, recovery is accelerated and the further harm related to the course of illness is minimized.

• Stigma erodes confidence thatmentaldisorders are real, treatable health conditions. We have allowed stigma and a now unwarranted sense of hopelessness to erect attitudinal, structural and financial barriers to effective treatment and recovery. It is time to take these barriers down.

SaginawSystemofCareApproachImprovesOutcomeforYouth

Although it’s always been around, bullying should never be accepted as normal behavior. The feelings experienced by victims of bullying are painful and lasting. Bullies, if not stopped, can progress to more serious, antisocial behavior. Recent incidents of school violence show that bullying can have tragic consequences for individuals, families, schools, and entire communities.

SpottheBullies• They are both boys and girls. Boys

bully more often and more physically than girls. Girls are more likely to use rejection and slander.

• Bulliesusuallypickonothersoutoffrustration with their own lives. They target other children because they need a victim who is weaker than them.

• Whiletheymayfeeluneasyaboutit,many children tease their peers simply to go along with the crowd.

• Bullies sometimes suffer fromdepression. They’re often from homes where harsh punishment and inconsistent discipline are used. Sixty percent of male bullies will be arrested by age 24.

TakeStepstoStopIt• Start early. Parent/child talks are

critical. Teach kids to respect others before they start school and continue to talk about this topic on an ongoing basis. Even small acts of teasing should be stopped in their tracks. Don’t fail to correct this kind of behavior due to a child’s young age. This is exactly when to stop it.

• Teach your children how to be

assertive. Encourage your children to express their feelings clearly, say no when they feel uncomfortable or pressured, stand up for themselves without fighting, and walk away in dangerous situations. Bullies are less likely to intimidate children who are confident and resourceful.

• Stop bullying when you see it.Adults who remain silent when children are bullying others give permission to the behavior and thereby encourage it.

• Tell your children to take actionwhentheyseebullyingbehavior. Tell them to speak out against the bully and inform a teacher if the behavior doesn’t stop. Bullying continues only when we allow it to.

Source: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net

Bullying:WhattoDoAboutIt



SocialEmotionalHealth Laugh, Love, Learn

ProjectLAUNCHMichiganMakingaDifferenceProject LAUNCH Michigan is making a difference in the lives of the children in our state

and community. A federally funded program, Project LAUNCH has numerous services to enable the child to reach their potential in every way: physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive. The focused 5 goals of Project LAUNCH to make this happen are:• Giving you better access to screening tests to track your child’s development,

assessments, and services.• Providingservicesthathaveproventobehelpful(called“evidence-basedpractices”).• Teaching people who work with young children about healthy physical, social,

emotional, and behavioral development.• Improving the service systembyworkingwith areapediatricians, educators, child

care providers, etc.• Helpingmorechildrengetreadytodowellinschool.For additional information visit www.projectlaunchsaginaw.org.

What is SocialEmotionalHealth?Within the context of one’s family,community and culturalbackground it is the child’s developing capacity to: • experienceandregulateemotions(manageandsharefeelings) • formsecurerelationships(develophappy,trusting,closerelationshipswiththeimportantpeopleinone’slife) • exploreandlearn(investigateone’ssurroundingsandlearnfromtheseexperiences)

What does SocialEmotionalHealth look like?Children who are socially and emotionally healthy are well-equipped to embrace and enjoy what life has to offer. These children: • possessthecapacitytoexpressarangeofemotionsinacceptableways,willseekoutcomfortfromcaregiverswhendistressedand can be soothed without hurting others or self. LAUGH • willtakepleasureinsocialexperiencesbyseekingoutinteractionwithothers,willtrustotherstoprotectthem,andcanmakeand keep friends. LOVE • willbecuriousabouttheirenvironment,willexploreactivelyandwilldelightinnewdiscoveries.LEARN

What may be signs of concern about SocialEmotionalHealth?Your child may have social emotional health concerns if: • theyaredifficulttocomfort,arehighlyirritableorfearful,orhaveextremeorfrequenttempertantrums • theydon’tseemtorespondtoattemptsatinteraction,showsnofearofstrangers,orshowlittlepreferenceforanyoneadultcaregiver • theylackinterestinpeopleorplaythings,appearsadorwithdrawn

Why is SocialEmotionalHealth Important?These capabilities, which truly take hold in infancy and very early childhood, set the stage for how children interact with their environment for their entire life. Children who confront life with a healthy social emotional base: • canexperience,expressandregulatearangeofemotions—sotheycanhandlewhatlifepresents, • enjoysandhastrustinrelationships—sotheyarecapableofpositiveinterpersonalrelationships, • areeagerandinterestedinlearning—sotheywillbereadyforschoolandeducationalexperiences.

HowDoes(Attention-deficithyperactivitydisorder)ADHDAffectSchoolandSocialLife?

Symptoms of ADHD can make school difficult for a child with the disorder. Although most children with ADHD have normal or above-normal intelligence, 40 to 60 percent have serious learning difficulties. Many others have specific problems with schoolwork or maintaining good grades, and face particular challenges with assignments and tests that require focused attention or lengthy writing, or have time limits.

If your child or a child you know is diagnosed with ADHD, be patient. Even with treatment, symptoms may take time to improve. Instill a sense of competence in the child or adolescent. Promote his or her strengths, talents and feelings of self-worth. Remember that the side effects of untreated ADHD (such as failure, frustration, discouragement, social isolation, low self-esteem and depression) may cause more problems than the disorder itself.

Source: www.mentalhealthamerica.net



Imagine for a moment that you lost your ability to see—not all at once, but gradually. Watching your favorite TV shows,

curling up to read a good book, or taking in the scenic countryside on a weekend drive would no longer be the same.

One of the most important things you can do to protect your vision is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. In this procedure, an eye care professional places drops in your eyes to dilate, or widen, the pupil to allow more light to enter the eye the same way an open door lets more light into a room. This allows your eye care professional to examine the back of the eyes for any signs of eye disease. Early detection and treatment can help to reduce your risk of vision loss and blindness.

Source: www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes

Health Delivery, Inc. announced recently that its Board of Directors has appointed Brenda Coughlin, MD, MPH as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. A perfect in house candidate for the job, Coughlin has been with Health Delivery, Inc. for over 13 years, serving as Medical Director for the majority of those years. Coughlin’s intrinsic understanding of Health Delivery’s vision and mission of providing exceptional care to our underserved communities has made for a seamless transition fervently supported by the HDI team.

“I’m thankful to be able to lead Health Delivery, Inc. into the future. As President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, ‘People acting together as a group

can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about.’ I fully believe that Health Delivery, Inc. is in a position to accomplish great things for our patients and our communities. I look forward to accomplishing these great things together”, Coughlin said in a recent statement.

HDIOpensNewHealthCenterinDowntownSaginawHealth Delivery, Inc. has opened the doors to its new Expresscare Walk-In Center at 321

N. Warren Avenue in Downtown Saginaw. HDI renovated a portion of the educational wing of the former First Baptist Church to accommodate the health center. Expresscare was moved out of the Janes Street Academic Community Health Center’s Multispecialty Center to offer more room and more accessibility to its patients.

Health Delivery, Inc. sees over 51,000 patients a year at its 15 locations in Saginaw, Bay City, Owosso and other counties in MI. HDI accepts any patient, regardless of insurance coverage and is dedicated to making Mid-Michigan a healthier and safer place to live and work. Services at Expresscare are limited to current Health Delivery, Inc. patients.

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Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different results” Many people often have the same insanity mentality when it comes to exercise and weight loss. They start out with the myth they know it all or that all they have to do is this one thing. The Buena Vista Community Center will be hosting and running Beach Body classes like Insanity. That’s right the same infomercials that you have seen on TV with Shaun-T. You can do at the B.V. Center; the classes will be insane and fun with the understanding of why some programs work and others may not. I will start with some of the myths that are out there about exercise and weight loss.

Myth: Aerobic exercise is all the exercise you need to effectively control your weight.

Fact: A review of the data strongly indicates that, in general, combining a conventional aerobic exercise program with a restricted diet does little ,IFANYTHING, to help you preserve lean body mass during your weight-reduction efforts.

Myth: The more you sweat while exercising, the more body fat you lose.

Fact: If you exercise in extreme heat or humidity or in “rubberized” clothing, you certainly will sweat profusely and lose weight. Any resultant weight loss, however, represents only lost water, not lost fat. When you replenish your body fluid stores by eating and drinking, those lost pounds return almost as fast as they left.

Myth: You can burn fat from specific regions of the body by exercising those areas.

Fact: Contrary to what anyone may want you to believe; “spot reduction” has absolutely no factual basis. When you exercise, you utilize energy produced by metabolizing fat from all the regions of your body - not just

the specific muscles involved in the exercise. Performing sit-ups, for example, will not trim the fat off your abdominal region any more rapidly than off your buttocks or thighs.

Myth: Muscles will turn to fat when you stop exercising regularly.

Fact: Muscles cannot turn to fat. Muscle and fat are two separate and distinct tissues. They simply do not have the physical capability to change from one type of tissue to another. In reality, muscles have the unique property of “use it or lose it.” If you do not use a muscle, it will literally waste away.

Myth: With the proper choice of exercises, I will be able to control the shape of each one of my muscles.

Fact: Your genes will determine your individual muscle’s shape. Your job is to get them big or strong. You can, however, shape your body. You can also shape a body part comprised of several muscles.

Myth: I cannot make it to class because I have a full-time job, a family and other obligations that keep me from working out.

Fact: Many individuals fear taking the first step towards success. However, as the saying goes, “You can’t steal second base if you don’t

take your foot off of first.” TheInsanityclassschedulesareasfollows: Insanity Class: Monday & Friday

8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Les Mills Class: Tuesday & Thursday

8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Insanity & Les Mills: Monday & Wednesday

3:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.The cost for the classes are $35.00It time to make a change in your life, you

can start by calling to reserve your place. If you would like to find out more about the workouts or help with your fitness goals, stop by the Community Center at 1940 S. Outer Drive or call Dexter Mitchell at 989.752.1655 ext. 204 or email [email protected].



The ComForcare MissionTo improve the quality of life and level of independence

for every client and family receiving our servicesComForcare is focused on four initiatives that we believe are critical to the well being of seniors

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InsanityinBuenaVistaBy Dexter MitchellDirector of Parks & RecreationBuena Vista Township



“GetMoving...StartImproving!”National Senior Health & Fitness Day

On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, an estimated 100,000 older adults will participate in local fitness activities throughout the country as part of the 19th annual NationalSeniorHealth&FitnessDay® (NSHFD), the nation’s largest health promotion event for older adults.

Organized as a public/private good health partnership by the Mature Market Resource Center (MMRC), Senior Health & Fitness Day will offer fitness activities for older adults at more than 1,000 locations including hospitals, park and recreation

departments, senior centers, health clubs, retirement communities, houses of worship, health departments and other community locations. The event is always held on the last Wednesday in May as part of Older Americans Month activities.

Programs will range from small group exercise demonstrations in community senior centers to walking tours and health fairs. Most programs include an exercise or physical activity component, as well as information about senior subjects.

“Older adults at all levels of physical

fitness are encouraged to participate in National Senior Health & Fitness Day,” says Patricia Henze, NSHFD program manager. “Our goals for Senior Day are to make exercise fun, to increase awareness of the benefits of a regular exercise program for older adults, and to encourage all older adults to take advantage of the many health and fitness programs offered in their communities.”

For additional information visit www.fitnessday.com.

Eating Light For The WeekendBarbecueChickenSalad Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves• 1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn• 1 head green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn• 1 fresh tomato, chopped• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained• 1/2 cup Ranch dressing• 1/2 cup barbeque sauce

Directions1. Preheat the grill for high heat.

2. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook approximately 6 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.

3. In a large bowl, mix the red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cilantro, corn, and black beans.

4. In a small bowl, mix the Ranch dressing and barbeque sauce. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce, or toss with the salad.

BakedStuffedFlounderIngredients: 4 flounders, medium size 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green onions with tops 1 glove garlic - minced 8 tablespoons butter 1 cup bread crumbs 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 pound boiled shrimp - chopped 1/2 pound lump crabmeat 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 egg - slightly beaten Black pepper or cayenne (or both) Salt to taste Instructions: Sauté celery, onions and garlic in melted butter over low heat. Add bread crumbs, crab, shrimp, parsley and egg and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Split the thick side of the flounder, and loosen the meat from the bone of the fish to form a pocket for stuffing. Brush well with melted butter and lemon juice. Salt, pepper and stuff the pocket. Place in a pan with enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Broil 3” from heat until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste frequently with the liquid in the pan.Source:Internet



2012WorldNoTobaccoDayWorld No Tobacco Day takes place on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than 600,000 are people exposed to second-hand smoke. It is estimated that tobacco will kill up to 8 million people by 2030.Below are listed some of the immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all smokers:Time since quitting: Beneficial health changes that take place

20 minutes Your heart rate and blood pressure drop12 hours The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal2-12 weeks Your circulation improves and your lung function increases1-9 months Coughing and shortness of breath decrease1 year Your risk of coronary heart disease is about half that of a smoker5 years Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5 to 15 years after quitting10 years Your risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker and your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix and pancreas decreases 15 years The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker’s

Quitting smoking decreases the excess risk of many diseases related to second-hand smoke in children, such as respiratory diseases (e.g., asthma) and ear infections, and reduces the chances of impotence, having difficulty getting pregnant, having premature births, babies with low birth weights and miscarriage. Source: www.who.int/tobacco



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SecondBaptistChurchPastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd.Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937

St.StephensCommunityChurchReverend Herman Haller1007 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 RoadSaginaw, MI 48638(989) 790-2707

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

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

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

GreaterFreewillMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor James E. Speed615 Irving Park Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601(989) 753-1713(989) 755-3133Email: [email protected]

GreaterWilliamsTempleBishop H.J. Williams608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

Jacob’sLadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-799-6601

LifeInChristMinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.2915 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI [email protected]

MessiahMissionaryBaptistChurch2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org

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

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

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

NewCovenantChristianCenterPastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485

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

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

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

NewLifeFullGospelChurchElderZacharyWilliamson1200 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 Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366

PrinceofPeaceBaptistChurchPastor Robert B. Corley725 N. 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-2841St.PaulBaptistPastor Vincent D. McMillon120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023SaginawValleyCommunity Pastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St.JohnMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor James E. Hodge1309 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-2188(989)714-7678St.LukesCMEPastor Charles Braddock1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351TabernacleBaptistChurchRev. Thomas J.London810 Cathay Street Saginaw, MI. 48601(989) 753-5282TransformingLifeMinistriesPastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573TruevineBaptistChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

VictoriousBelievers MinistriesChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692ZionMissionaryBaptistChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621



PastoralLeadershipCelebrationZion Missionary BaptistChurch will celebrate 11 years of pastoral leadership by Pastor Rodrick A. Smith with the support of his wife, Sister Irma J. Smith and daughter Angela during the Worship service on May, 20, 2012, at 10 a.m. The celebration will be followed by

dinnerintheAustinFellowshipHall.ZionMissionaryBaptistChurch is located at 721 Johnson Street, in Saginaw. The theme is “A Pastor of Standard, Worthy of Double Honor” – 2 Timothy 1:13-14 and 1 Timothy 5:17-18. The anniversary message will be given by Rev. Lee Johnson, Associate Minister of the Greater Grace Baptist Church of Southfield, Michigan. For additional information call 989.754.9621.

WHOISTHEHEALER?If you have already found the forgiveness of sins through believing in Jesus Christ, then you can believe for your disease to disappear in His name. In the Bible, the woman with the issue of blood desperately wanted healing… she humbled herself and chased after Jesus, knowing in her heart that if she would just touch His garment, she would be healed. Are you chasing after the Lord, knowing in your heart that He wants to and will heal you? If you are sick and need the Lord to touch and heal you, the Saginaw Healing Rooms are here for you. They are located at Saginaw Valley Community Church, 3660 Hermansau, in Saginaw.

The hours are:Tuesday 10 a.m. – noon & 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.Thursday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

2012AnnualBenefitGolfTournamentPresented by: Men of Bethel A.M.E. Church Golf Classic

Twin Oaks Golf Course in FreelandSaturday, May 26 – Check in time 8 a.m. - Play at 9 a.m.Fees: StrokePlay: $ 67 per playerHoleSponsor: $ 100 – Gold Sponsor and $ 50 Silver SponsorPrizesforwinning: Men-3 Flights: 1st, 2nd, 3rdWomen – 2 Flights: 1st, 2ndSenior flight: 65 and over TherewillbeprizesforthelongestdriveandclosesttothepinForreservationsandinformationcontact;Bethel A.M.E. Church – 989-755-7011Rick McDowell – 989-249-1987, 989-482-6345Brenda Jones 989-754-4058Harold Cheek – 989-607-6198Proceeds tobenefit theyouthandcommunityprogramsofSaginaw

FinanceTheKingdomConferenceConference Speaker – Larry A. Holley, M.R.E.I.Prophet/Financial CoachGreater Coleman Temple C.O.G.I.C.

2405 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI 48602Friday, May 18, 7 p.m.Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.Sunday, May 20, 10:45 a.m.



SaginawValleyCommunityChurch3660HermansauDr.Saginaw,MI48603

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

Pastor Dempsey Allen

Jacob’s Ladder Ministries1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602

989.799.6601www.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

Out of the Mouth of BabesIf you watch in church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes. - Mickey D. to God



NON PROFIT DIRECTORYA.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 Patterson Rd. Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538Family & Children Services2806 DavenportSaginaw, MI 48602989-790-7500

CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.orgFirst Ward Community Center1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240Nathan Weidner Children’s Advocacy Ctr.715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345

Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444Restoration Community Outreach1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected] Salvation Army2030 N. CarolinaSaginaw, MI 48602989-793-8371The Saginaw Community Foundation100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545Women of ColorsPOB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286YMCA of Saginaw1915 Fordney Street Saginaw Michigan989-753-7721

Rockin’ontheRiverCharityEventChild and Family Services of Saginaw invites you to

Rockin’ontheRiver Charity Event on Friday, June 8. Your evening will include a three hour river boat excursion aboard the Princess Wenonah, Bay City, hors d’ oeuvres, 2 cocktail tickets, and a silent auction with live music performed by Jedi. Tickets are $40 per person. The board time is 6:30 p.m. to 6:55 p.m., and will sail from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets are available at Child & Family Services of Saginaw, located at 2806 Davenport, or call Carrie Schultz at 989 790-7500 Ext. 229. All proceeds will be used to support Child & Family Services. The event sponsor is Wildfire Credit Union.

The Counseling Center of Child and Family Services Master’s level, licensed clinicians provide comprehensive outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, senior and families. Child and Family Services is a non-profit agency which has been providing services to individual and families for over 140 years. Other services include the Employee Wellness Center-EAP and the Sexual Assault Center.

THRIFT SHOP volunteers are needed to assist with sorting donated items, making sales, and maintaining the sales floor.FOSTERGRANDPARENTvolunteers are needed to tutor, mentor, give love and affection to at-risk children in elementary schools. Must be at least 55 years old.CARDIACDATABASEDATAENTRY volunteers needed to enter patient information into a computer system, and some filing. Flexible scheduling available. BUSDRIVERvolunteers are needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mileage reimbursement will be provided.

To volunteer your services or to donate goods, contact Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216, [email protected]. Or check out the web-based volunteer program at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.



What’swrongwithBrian?Written by Steve Holsey

By now you have probably heard about Brian McKnight’s X-rated sex song, “If You’re Ready to Learn.” Considering the class act he had always been and the songs he has recorded, this comes as a shock. It is difficult to understand the motivation.

The song, about a man telling a woman how to use her body is about is explicit as you can get. Apparently he thinks it’s funny. In any event, it comes as no surprise that McKnight has been asked to perform “If You’re Ready to Learn” at the AVN Awards, which is the leading adult entertainment industry awards show. At last report, McKnight had been declining because he doesn’t plan on performing the song in public. I have no problem whatsoever with adult entertainment in any form, but there is a time and place for everything.

ITHASBEEN reported that Whitney Houston’s mother, gospel singer and former R&B songstress Cissy Houston, and her ex-husband, Bobby Brown, are both planning to write a book about Whitney. The hope here is that their motivation is purely altruistic rather than it being a money-making venture. What comes to mind immediately is Jermaine Jackson’s book about his brother, “You Are Not Alone: Michael, Through a Brother’s Eyes,” conveniently using one of Michael’s biggest hits in the title.

It was good to hear Bobby Brown say in a recent TV interview, “I’m not the reason she’s gone. I didn’t get high before I met Whitney. I smoked weed, I drank beer, but I wasn’t the one that got Whitney on drugs.” I never thought he was. Actually, they were two like-minded people with the same weaknesses and we all have weaknesses. It wasn’t just love that kept them married for 15 years.

A source very close to the Houston and Warwick families told me that Cissy Houston despised Bobby Brown and “would rather have a root canal than speak to Bobby.”

THEBEST singer and best performer on “American Idol” this season is Joshua Ledet. As I write this, the powerhouse singer from Westlake, Louisiana, who sounds so much like Sam Cooke, is among the Top 5 finalists. It is very hard to believe that he is only 20 years old.

He is my favorite and has gotten my vote every week, but I never vote based on race. It’s about talent and showmanship. (Same for “Dancing With The Stars.”) Some of my choices from past seasons are Bo Bice, Adam Lambert, Clay Aiken, Scotty McCreery and Taylor Hicks, all of whom happened to be White. On “the Black side” my favorites have included Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, Melinda Doolittle, Jennifer Hudson and Nikko Smith.

JACKIEJACKSON (did you know that his full name is Sigmund Esco Jackson?) is very excited about the Jacksons tour that makes its way to Detroit on June 23. “This is a dream come true,” he said. “I can’t believe this is finally happening. There’s nothing like having all the brothers on stage at the same time. And I know that at each concert, Michael’s spirit will be in the house.”Nice to be optimistic, and we hope he’s right, but can Jackie, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito and Randy draw huge crowds and pull off such a show? It would help if Janet Jackson was part of the tour.

Aretha Franklin would like to have some songs written by Ne-Yo on her upcoming album, her first with super producer Clive Davis in a long time.

BETCHADIDN’TKNOW...that the version of “Shop Around” by the Miracles that everyone is familiar with is not the original. The group had recorded a slower version that Motown president Berry Gordy Jr. decided to pull off the market. (If you own a copy of the first “Shop Around,” you have a real collector’s item.)

WORDSOFTHEWEEK, from Franklin D. Roosevelt: “Do something! If it works, do more of it. If it doesn’t, do something else.” Let the music play!The Michigan Chronicle

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People always tell you that you cannot imagine a greater love than the love that comes with having children, and indeed it is very true. When these brand new little people enter the world, the heart of a parent swells to overflowing. As they begin to grow, learn and take in all of the wonders of this great big world, it is an honor to watch them develop into the people that God intended them to be. For some, Mother’s Day is a “Hallmark” holiday, a ploy that enables greeting card companies to capitalize on the relationship between mother and child. But for me it is a day where I can pause from my hectic schedule and refocus my attention on that feeling of pure and blissful love that came with their births.

I am the married mother of four amazing girls. Two who came as a bonus gift whenSee P 7, Mother’s Day

Compliments to Mother’s DayWe honor, a great and awesome woman of God, our family matriarch, Alma Dolly. Mrs.

Dolly is one of a few mothers who at 93 years old still work a job. This we count as a blessing and can often find as amusement, she’s the only one in her immediate family that’s not retired.

Wisdom, her homeopathic skills and remedies, and her faith in God, are just a few of the strengths her family has come to cherish in this matriarch. Love and wholesomeness along with her matter-of-fact attitude can be contributed to the rich childhood she and her deceased husband of 47 years Isaac Dolly Sr. gave their nine children.

God has always been at the center of her life, this influence has penetrated a many lives. The efforts placed in family, extended family and community have been blessed by the Lord in all the work of her hands. Dolly’s life long career in nursing has expanded from hospital pediatric wards to Geriatrics with over a 37 year nursing home career. Her current work as a senior companion for the Gerontology Network at United Methodist Community House often times

affords her an opportunity to practice life skills and nursing skills as she helps those much younger than herself. You can always find Mrs. Dolly encouraging some young mother while giving practical advice on parenting, or explaining to a senior citizen the blessing of health and strength in aging.

When asked by doctors and friends “what do you contribute your longevity and stamina to?” ” Her response is always the same, obedience to my parents and God. “I always did what my old folks (parents) and God told me to do, whether I liked it or not” We salute you Mother, Grandma, Sister, Auntie and Friend.

Rev. Dr. LaCreta M. Clark, is a professor, published author, and preacher, and since 2002 the Associate Professor, of Educational Leadership and Services, at Saginaw Valley State University. However, Dr. Clark would tell you that her greatest accomplishments have been receiving the Lord as her personal Savior; she is currently serving as Associate Pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Saginaw, under the leadership of Rev. P. David Saunders, and her four sons. She is the mother of:

MarquisJ.Evans,Jr., 17, a Senior at Heritage, Homecoming King of Heritage, Saginaw Valley Conference All-Academic Team, Honorable Mention WR, GLB Youth Leadership Institute Representative, an GLB Regional MLK scholarship recipient, an athlete, a great student, a percussionist and violinist;

See P 7, Mother’s Day

Mrs. Alma Dolly

Rehana Khan-Brown

Dr. LaCreta M. Clark and Family

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