Volume 12 • Number 1 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Celebrating 11 years of Positive News!

Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

Saginaw Police Department Continues to Diversify Under One Pledge

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History P LB2 Samantha Buth, Saginaw Police Department recruit, Jordan Bady-Parnell, Saginaw Police Department recruit, graduates 95th Delta College Academy. Courtesy Photo graduates 95th Delta College Academy. Courtesy Photo Saginaw – The goal of diversification of the Saginaw Police Department is continuing to be realized as Samantha Buth, a white woman, Jordan Bady-Parnell, an African-American Sharing... man, and Richard Delong, a white man, were P 19 recently sworn to serve and protect the city. "We have to build more trust between the community and the police department and this is how you do it," said acting chief Bob Ruth. "With younger people that can communicate and talk with the citizens of Saginaw, even Global Citizenry from a diverse standpoint." P 21 Ruth says the new initiatives to recruit L-R -Saginaw Police Department Recruits, Samantha Buth, more diverse talent to the police force will Jordan Bady-Parnell, and Richard Delong at swearing-in ceremony on December 22, 2014, at Saginaw council meeting. include a program with the Saginaw city Courtesy Photo school district. Happy New Year Praise Connections from The Michigan Banner! P 29 January 1, 2015

Saginaw MAX System of Care Holiday Gala at Dow Event Center Saginaw - Saginaw Saginaw MAX would TriWest Group; MAX System of Care, like to thank the following Underground Railroad; a community initiative individuals, organizations Wardene Talley; and funded by the Substance and partners for their time Yalonda Freeman. Abuse and Mental Health and generous donations For more information Services Administration that made the event so on Saginaw MAX (SAMHSA), hosted their successful: A.M.P.M., Inc.; System of Care, annual Holiday Gala on APS Employment Services; special events, monthly Thursday, December 11 Ashley Wilcox; Becker meetings, and how to from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Landscaping; CAN Council get involved, visit the Dow Event Center in of Saginaw County; www.maxsaginaw- downtown Saginaw. Castle Museum; Child soc.org and find them The event was held Saginaw Area Youth Jazz Ensemble and Family Services of on Facebook. in celebration of youth, Saginaw; Children’s Zoo Saginaw MAX family and partner collaboration within Saginaw at Celebration Square; Communities that System of Care is a MAX System of Care, and their efforts to reform Care; Dow Event Center; Ezekiel Project; partnership of all of mental health awareness and care for youth and Friends of Theodore Roethke; Gina Munguia- the youth and family- families in Saginaw County. Zamora; Great Start Saginaw County; serving agencies “This event has become a tradition for that can provide the necessary care to Lavel Jackson, lead singer Saginaw MAX, system partners, youth and of Sol Express Motown Band families,” said Wardene Talley, project director youth with complex for Saginaw MAX System of Care. “Each year emotional and it gets bigger and better, and it’s an honor to behavioral challenges. It was designed to provide be able to spread some cheer in our community. a tightly coordinated structure of care and eliminate Everyone works so hard throughout the year gaps in service delivery. to make positive changes in Saginaw County To date, 210 youth and families have been and this is our way of saying ‘thank you’ and enrolled into Saginaw MAX System of Care since celebrating that work.” the initiative began accepting referrals in 2011. The event featured live community entertainment After 12 months of System of Care support from Saginaw County Community Mental 81% of youth and families reported a maintained Health Choir, the Saginaw Area Youth Jazz or improved school performance, 21% of youth Ensemble, and Sol Express Motown Band. and families reported a decrease of bullying Other activities included holiday crafts and or threatening behaviors, and 34% of youth face painting, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and families reported a decrease in “acting out provided by Robert Davis of The Big Red Suit behaviors” such as difficulties with relationships and Carrie Davis of Shoot the Moon Photography, and rule breaking as well as displays of gift drawings, and informational booths featuring irritability and belligerence. system of care partners. Gala youth attendees

Habitat for Humanity Saginaw County; Health Delivery Incorporated; Health Delivery Incorporated School-Based Health Centers; Heritage High School Art Club; Hungry Howie’s; Jacob Shoebottom; Kelley Blanck; Kokomo’s Family Fun Center; Linda Schneider; Marie Villegas; Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum; Mt. Carmel Jr. Ushers; Newer Dimensions Fellowship; People Achieving Change Today (PACT); Roslynn Williams; Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority; Saginaw County Health Department; Saginaw Intermediate School District Head Start; Saginaw Psychological Ed Becker (left) of Becker Lawncare & Services; Sandra Lindsey; Stardust Lanes; Landscaping with event volunteer. S.T.R.I.V.E.; SVRC Industries; Tamara Tucker; Gala youth attendee visits with Santa January 1, 2015 Investiture for Barbara L. Meter Judge of Saginaw County Probate Court Juvenile Division Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 Horizons Conference Center 1200 State Street Saginaw, MI

Saginaw County Circuit Judge Fred L. Borchard speaks Judge Patrick McGraw and newly elected Saginaw to a crowded room during Saginaw County Probate Judge County Probate Judge Barbara L. Meter share a for the family division Barbara Meter’s investiture service. laugh during her investiture service. Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo

Newly elected Saginaw County Probate Judge for the Family division Barbara Meter speaks to the audience during her investiture. Courtesy Photo In This Issue Michigan Talent...... Page 4 The Latino Banner...... LB 1 - LB 4 Business...... Page 9 Health...... Page 15 Praise Connection...... Page 29 Page 4 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Gov. Snyder Creates Department to Focus on Top Priority: Michigan Talent By R.T.M. Jackson Michigan Strategic Fund and The changes will bring a any associated programs. series of leadership moves. Lansing - Gov. Rick Snyder is taking The executive order authorizes MEDC CEO Mike executive action to continue Michigan’s climb the director of the Talent and Finney’s expertise in creating as a national leader in talent development and Economic Development an environment for Michigan investment in skilled trades. Department to become the businesses to thrive will be Through an executive order, Michigan is MEDC CEO if the MEDC tapped in the new role of senior leveraging its ability to build talent with executive committee makes adviser for economic growth. in-demand skills while helping state businesses that determination. He will be a member of Gov. grow and thrive by putting job creation and The Talent Investment Snyder’s executive staff. economic development efforts under one Agency will coordinate all Steve Arwood, MEDC new department. programs across the executive executive vice president and Snyder announced an executive order branch of government involving chief operating officer, will creating the Department of Talent and Economic jobs preparedness, career-based serve as director of the new Development and the Michigan Talent Investment education, skilled trades training, Department of Talent and Agency, as well as a restructuring that includes incumbent worker training, Economic Development. He several state departments. employment assistance, STEM will serve as a member of the “One of my top priorities has been to make training programs and programs governor’s Cabinet. Michigan a national leader in talent development targeted at the structurally Stephanie Comai, deputy by focusing on workforce training for the jobs unemployed. Governor Rick Snyder director of the Department of today and tomorrow,” Snyder said. Under this structure the of Licensing and Regulatory “That effort will require a comprehensive, three pillars of economic development — talent Affairs, will be director of the Talent Investment unified approach to best help Michiganders development, community development and Agency and will serve as a member of while working to retain and attract businesses business development — will all be part of the Cabinet. to create more and better jobs. Our state has one organization and share the same vision Details about the goals and measures of the made great strides. and goals. new structure are planned to be announced next Now is the time to keep moving forward, The plan calls for MSHDA and the month, with the new department and agency taking the next steps to ensure Michigan’s Michigan Strategic Fund to be transferred to assuming operations 60 days following the resurgence will continue long into the future.” the new department. start of the new legislative session. Under the executive order, the Michigan The Workforce Development Agency and State Housing and Development Authority will the Unemployment Insurance Agency are to be The Michigan Chronicle be under the new department, along with the under the Michigan Talent Investment Agency. Ring in the New Year with a COLA By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public amount of earnings subject to the Social Security Affairs Specialist payroll tax will increase to $118,500 (up from Grand Rapids - Happy New Year from $117,000 in 2014). Social Security! Put down the champagne and A worker will earn one credit toward Social ring in the New Year with a COLA! And we Security coverage after paying taxes on $1,220 don’t mean the soda. in earnings in 2015 (up from $1,200 in 2014). In 2015, nearly 64 million Americans who As a reminder, eligibility for retirement benefits receive Social Security or Supplemental still requires 40 credits (usually about 10 years Security Income (SSI) will receive a cost-of- of work). living adjustment (COLA) increase to their monthly Information about Medicare changes for benefit payments of 1.7 percent. 2015 is available at www.medicare.gov. The average monthly Social Security benefit The Social Security Act outlines how the COLA for a retired worker in 2015 is $1,328 (up from is calculated. To read more about the COLA, $1,306 in 2014). The average monthly Social please visit:www.socialsecurity.gov/cola. Security benefit for a disabled worker in 2015 To learn more about other changes in 2015, is $1,165 (up from $1,146 in 2014). read our fact sheet at: www.socialsecurity.gov/ For people who receive SSI, the maximum news/press/factsheets/colafacts2015.html. federal payment amount increased to $733 Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist (up from $721 in 2014). for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Other Social Security changes in 2015 are Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE, Grand Vonda VanTil also worth noting. For example, the maximum Rapids MI 49525 or via email at [email protected]

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Líder en la diversidad Vamos Adelante Crowd Cheers State Rep. -Elect Vanessa Guerra First Hispanic Woman Elected to Serve 95th House Dist. Swearing in Ceremony and Reception Draw 100, including Republicans

Saginaw's diverse community was present to witness the historic moment when the first Hispanic woman to be elected State Rep. of the 95th House District, Vanessa Guerra, was sworn in. Among those present: Gil Guevara, Saginaw American GI Forum, and his wife, Rose Guevara; Adam Gonzalez, Saginaw American GI Forum Commander; Carmen Stricker, Women's Chapter American GI Forum; Dave Gamez, Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control member, and retired CEO/Pres. of Health Delivery, Inc.

The Honorable Judge A.T. Frank, 70th District Court, delivers introductory remarks before swearing in State Rep.-Elect Vanessa Guerra, 95th House Dist. Dec. 17. To accommodate the large crowd, the ceremony was moved from a small courtroom to a large conference room at the Saginaw County Courthouse, Judge Frank previously served as 96th House Dist. Rep. The Rev. Fr. Joseph Schabel offered the Invocation and the Benediction for (Photos Rosa Morales) State Rep.-Elect Vanessa Guerra's swearing in ceremony. Fr. Schabel is retired, This Edition of The Latino Banner is sponsored by Team One Credit Union but continues to serve the community within the Saginaw Catholic Diocese. He is also a board member with the Mexican American Council (M.A.C.) SEE LB 2, Swearing in Ceremony

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Newly sworn in State Rep.-Elect Vanessa Guerra acknowledged cheers and applause from supporters, family, friends, Saginaw County and City officials. Guerra received a standing ovation from the packed room at the Saginaw County Courthouse Dec. 17.

State Rep.-Elect Vanessa Guerra thanked everyone for their support, Labor Union Local 1098, the Dem. Party, and volunteers who worked on her campaign. She recognized Judge A.T. Frank for his leadership role as former State Rep. for the 96th Dist. and the out-going Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes for her contributions to the 95th Dist. Guerra told the crowd her mission is to serve her constituents with the same passion as these elected leaders. She was raised in Bridgeport Twp., served as Bridgeport Twp. Trustee and has lived in Saginaw County all of her life. Guerra said she'll work hard to "make our community a destination, not a departure point for our family and friends seeking employment." Among her legislative goals are to improve Michigan's economy, especially in her district. "I will fight for increased spending for k-12 education, smaller classroom size and, especially, increased opportunities for mentorships." "As I've said from the beginning, this community is my home, this is where I want to raise my family, where I want to work, and where I'm going History in the making. State Rep.-Elect Vanessa Guerra (second from right) was to spend the rest of my life. Your concerns will always be my concerns, your joined by her campaign manager (L to R) Eric Hinojosa, Saginaw resident who voice will always be my voice. And your goals will always be our goals because works in the Saginaw County Prosecutor's Office; the Hon. Judge A.T. Frank; and we're in this together." Kyle Bostwick. Hinojosa and Bostwick are Saginaw natives. Both will serve the 95th House Dist. as legislative aides for Guerra when the Michigan House convenes in Jan. (Photos Rosa Morales)

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 The Latino Banner – [email protected] January 1, 2015 The Latino Banner LB 3 Vamos Adelante Team One Credit Union Holiday Reception Dec. 10 at Horizons Conference Center

The reception and fellowship were fantastic. Team One CU brought together a wonderful range of guests from diverse backgrounds and business interests and community philanthropy. Guests enjoyed a marvelous array of gourmet treats, delicious food prepared by the Horizons chefs, refreshing beverages and gifts for everyone!

Dana M. Tell, Vice President of Marketing, Team One CU, and Rebecca Sanchez, Saginaw Public Schools, and Team One CU Brd. Member.

Deborah Sanchez, Director Saginaw Promise and Team One Brd. Member and Gloria Garcia, SVSU and Team One CU Brd. Member.

(L-R) Lupe Reyes, Monica Reyes, Dir. of Continuing Educ. & Professional Development, SVSU; Leona Flores, Treasurer, Great Lakes Bay Reg. Hispanic Willie (Bud) and Dorothy Butler. Mr. Butler is a board member of the Leadership Institute Board, SVSU; Ed Flores, former brd. member, Saginaw Saginaw Cnty. Sports Hall of Fame. American GI Forum. (Photos Rosa Morales)

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(L-R) Caroline Makimowicz; Gil Guevara, Vice Chair, Mich. Hispanic/Latino Commission; Deborah Sanchez, Dir. of Saginaw Promise, and Team One CU Brd. Member.

Judy and Edward Kocks. Mr. Kocks is a board member of the Saginaw Cnty. Sports Hall of Fame.

Andrea Sanchez, Community Development and Diversity Specialist, Team One CU; and Dana M. Tell, Vice President of Marketing, Team One CU.

Team One Credit Union 520 Hayden Street Saginaw, MI 48607 989.754.6575 (L-R) Miguel Torres, K'Onda Mag; Bobby DeLeon, Pres. of the Mexican American 888.288.3261 Council; Irma DeLeon, Youth Prog. Coord., Mexican American Council; Rev. Fr. Joseph Schabel, (ret.) Saginaw Catholic Diocese. Proudly Serving 63 Michigan Counties (Photos Rosa Morales)

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 The Latino Banner – [email protected] January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 9 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Intersection of Business & Wealth Gartner Identifies the Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2015 CT - Gartner defines a strategic technology These four basic models can be applied to and big answers first and big data second trend as one with the potential for significant any of the four "Internets." Enterprises should — the value is in the answers, not the data. impact on the organization in the next three years. not limit themselves to thinking that only the Context-Rich Systems "We have identified the top 10 technology Internet of Things (IoT) (assets and machines) Ubiquitous embedded intelligence trends that organizations cannot afford to ignore in has the potential to leverage these four models. combined with pervasive analytics will their strategic planning processes," said David For example, the pay-per-use model can be drive the development of systems that Cearley, vice president & Gartner Fellow. applied to assets (such as industrial equipment), are alert to their surroundings and “This does not necessarily mean adoption services (such as pay-as-you-drive insurance), able to respond appropriately. and investment in all of the trends at the same people (such as movers), places (such as Context-aware security is an early rate, but companies should look to make deliberate parking spots) and systems (such as cloud application of this new capability, but decisions about them during the next two years." services). Enterprises from all industries can others will emerge. By understanding Mr. Cearley said the top trends for 2015 leverage these four models. the context of a user request, applications cover three themes: the merging of the real 3D Printing can not only adjust their security response and virtual worlds, the advent of intelligence Worldwide shipments of 3D printers are but also adjust how information is everywhere, and the technology impact of the expected to grow 98 percent in 2015, followed by delivered to the user, greatly simplifying digital business shift. a doubling of unit shipments in 2016. an increasingly complex computing world. The top 10 strategic technology trends 3D printing will reach a tipping point Smart Machines for 2015 are: over the next three years as the market for Deep analytics applied to an understanding Computing Everywhere relatively low-cost 3D printing devices continues of context provide the preconditions for a As mobile devices to grow rapidly and industrial world of smart machines. continue to proliferate, use expands significantly. This foundation combines with advanced Gartner predicts an increased New industrial, biomedical algorithms that allow systems to understand emphasis on serving the and consumer applications their environment, learn for themselves, and needs of the mobile user will continue to demonstrate act autonomously. in diverse contexts and that 3D printing is a real, Prototype autonomous vehicles, advanced environments, as opposed viable and cost-effective robots, virtual personal assistants and smart to focusing on devices alone. means to reduce costs advisors already exist and will evolve rapidly, "Phones and wearable through improved designs, ushering in a new age of machine helpers. The devices are now part of Photo Credit: Trusted Reviews streamlined prototyping smart machine era will be the most disruptive an expanded computing and short-run manufacturing. in the history of IT. environment that includes such things as consumer Advanced, Pervasive and Invisible Analytics Cloud/Client Computing electronics and connected screens in the Analytics will take center stage as the volume The convergence of cloud and mobile workplace and public space," said Mr. Cearley. of data generated by embedded systems increases computing will continue to promote the growth "Increasingly, it's the overall environment and vast pools of structured and unstructured of centrally coordinated applications that can that will need to adapt to the requirements of data inside and outside the enterprise are analyzed. be delivered to any device. the mobile user. "Every app now needs to be an analytic app," "Cloud is the new style of elastically scalable, This will continue to raise significant management said Mr. Cearley. "Organizations need to manage self-service computing, and both internal challenges for IT organizations as they lose control how best to filter the huge amounts of data applications and external applications will be of user endpoint devices. It will also require coming from the IoT, social media and wearable built on this new style," said Mr. Cearley. increased attention to user experience design." devices, and then deliver exactly the right "While network and bandwidth costs may The Internet of Things information to the right person, at the right time. continue to favor apps that use the intelligence The combination of data streams and services Analytics will become deeply, but invisibly and storage of the client device effectively, created by digitizing everything creates four basic embedded everywhere." Big data remains an coordination and management will be based usage models — Manage, Monetize, Operate important enabler for this trend but the focus in the cloud." and Extend. needs to shift to thinking about big questions SEE P 11, Gartner Identifies

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 11 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper SBDC Presents Starting a Business Seminar Saginaw - The Michigan Small Business entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and will be made if requested at least two weeks Development Center Great Lakes Bay manage a company, as well as evaluate market in advance. Region will offer a free Starting a Business and sales potential for their products/services. Seminar sponsors are Public Libraries seminar at the Start-up costs, financing of Saginaw, Saginaw Future, Saginaw Hoyt Library, at options, and business planning County Clerk and the SBDC Great Lakes 505 Janes Avenue are introduced, along with other Bay Region hosted by Delta College in Saginaw, on necessary steps to getting started. Corporate Services. Thursday, Jan. 22, For more information about 2015, from 5:30 p.m. Michigan SBDC, online to 8 p.m. The seminar is resources, business education “You can't build a reputation seminars and registration, designed for individuals who are considering on what you are going to do.” self-employment and those who may be at visit www.SBDCMichigan.org or call ~ Henry Ford the beginning stages of starting a business. (989) 686-9597. Delivered in a seminar format, this Pre-registration is required and reasonable introductory session helps aspiring arrangements for persons with disabilities

FROM P 9, Gartner Identifies In the near term, the focus for cloud/client down — rapidly, computing has to move away Risk-Based Security and Self-Protection will be on synchronizing content and application from static to dynamic models. All roads to the digital future lead through state across multiple devices and addressing Rules, models and code that can dynamically security. However, in a digital business world, application portability across devices. assemble and configure all of the elements security cannot be a roadblock that stops Over time, applications will evolve to needed from the network through the application all progress. support simultaneous use of multiple devices. are needed. Organizations will increasingly recognize The second-screen phenomenon today focuses Web-Scale IT that it is not possible to provide a 100 percent on coordinating television viewing with use Web-scale IT is a pattern of global-class secured environment. Once organizations of a mobile device. computing that delivers the capabilities of large acknowledge that, they can begin to apply In the future, games and enterprise applications cloud service providers within an enterprise more-sophisticated risk assessment and alike will use multiple screens and exploit IT setting. mitigation tools. wearables and other devices to deliver an More organizations will begin thinking, acting On the technical side, recognition that enhanced experience. and building applications and infrastructure perimeter defense is inadequate and applications Software-Defined Applications like Web giants such as Amazon, Google need to take a more active role in security gives and Infrastructure and Facebook. rise to a new multifaceted approach. Agile programming of everything from Web-scale IT does not happen immediately, Security-aware application design, dynamic applications to basic infrastructure is essential but will evolve over time as commercial and static application security testing, and runtime to enable organizations to deliver the flexibility hardware platforms embrace the new models application self-protection combined with required to make the digital business work. and cloud-optimized and software-defined active context-aware and adaptive access Software-defined networking, storage, data approaches reach mainstream. controls are all needed in today's dangerous centers and security are maturing. Cloud services The first step toward the Web-scale IT digital world. are software-configurable through API calls, and future for many organizations should be DevOps This will lead to new models of building applications, too, increasingly have rich APIs to — bringing development and operations together security directly into applications. Perimeters access their function and content programmatically. in a coordinated way to drive rapid, continuous and firewalls are no longer enough; every app To deal with the rapidly changing demands incremental development of applications needs to be self-aware and self-protecting. of digital business and scale systems up — or and services. Source: www.gartner.com

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 12 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Economic News Across the Nation for 2015… New Car Czar Wants to Bring Auto Jobs to Michigan By Michael Martinez the past four years. Automakers and During his tenure, Francis, an auto industry suppliers have invested $10.6 billion over veteran of 20-plus years, implemented a Detroit - Kevin Kerrigan’s has been that same time period. long- term growth plan and went on numerous Michigan’s new car czar more than three “I think the biggest challenge is there weeks. But the U.K. native, whose job is are so many opportunities,” Kerrigan said. trade missions to Asia and Europe. to grow the state’s automotive industry, “But jobs is absolutely the No. 1 measure Francis resigned from the office last has barely had time to step foot in his we look at right now.” month and took a job as vice president of Lansing office. He’s already off to a good start. During corporate planning for Detroit-based supplier Since he succeeded the trip to China, he Nigel Francis on Nov. helped secure a deal American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. 17, Kerrigan joined with aluminum wheel- “He was a hard-charging business Gov. Rick Snyder on a maker Citic Dicastal, executive who understood the industry six-day trip to China which will build a $140 and was very technically sound,” Finney said. that yielded new million plant in Greenville investment for the in early 2016 that will “Nigel brought a perspective based on his state. He currently is create 300 jobs. engineering background that that allowed on a similar trip to Kerrigan said he’ll try us to take a deeper look at where the sector South Korea. If things to score similar agreements was going from a technology standpoint.” go according to plan, with companies in countries his whirlwind schedule Francis was known for being open and like India, Germany will continue. accessible to media and business leaders “There’s so much and Japan. alike, and Kerrigan promised to follow Mike Finney, president interest in Michigan that same path. and the resurgence in and CEO of the MEDC, He plans to travel often, meet with the the auto industry,” he said, “The automotive Kevin Kerrigan said in an interview. world is a very big world. CEOs of Detroit automakers and meet many “The first thing this So often, we thought other executives at the North American autos office needed to do was create a everything centered around Michigan. International Auto Show in January. strategic plan. We did that, and my job is The perspective Kevin brings is that “I’ve been in business my whole life,” to turn that into operations.” Kerrigan, who works through the the world is much bigger and we have to he said. “One of the cardinal rules is that if Michigan Economic Development Corp., understand what’s going on in Europe and you take over a position that is successful, said he’ll measure success on the number Asia, to really position Michigan favorably.” you don’t change anything.” of jobs and amount of investment he can Snyder created the auto office and Source: The Detroit News, bring to Michigan. appointed Francis to lead it in September According to the MEDC’s website, the 2013 with a mission to strengthen the [email protected], (313) 222 Great Lakes State has added more than relationship between the state and its 2401, Twitter.com/MikeMartinez_DN 13,526 automotive manufacturing jobs in largest economic driver.

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 14 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Business Directory Appraisal Services Bakeries Dentists Heating and Cooling Clarence W. Osborne Jr., Lighthouse Bakery Jack W. Nash, DDS HORIZON Certified General Appraiser 285 S. Outer Drive Cosmetic and Azola Williams Residential and Commercial Saginaw, MI 48601 Restorative Dentistry 989-755-8650 Business 989.746.9721 989-754-7088 1320 S. Washington Ave. 989-233-3295 Cell 989.780.2088 Fax 989-754-7099 Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-752-1200 Photography Attorneys Beauty E.B. Studio Employment Services 212 Washington Ave. The Law Offices of Illusions Beauty Salon Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Alan A. Crawford PLLC Valerie King Saginaw, MI 48607 312 E. Genesee 989-397-4144 Alan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law Owner/Operator Saginaw, MI 48607 615 Griswold Ste. 1215, 1400 W. Genesee Street Phone 989.752.3145 Publications Detroit, MI 48226 Saginaw, MI 48602 Fax 989.752.3075 803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602 989.755.2666/989.755.3883 David Hall 313.559.7881 Fashion Crimiel Publications LLC 313.556.2487 (Fax) Imani Beauty Salon Where Did U Get That Hat? POB 20061 www.acrawfordlaw.com Felicia Thomas Specializing in Custom Designs Saginaw, Michigan 48602 212 Federal Ave. (Downtown) “Sunday’s Best” Michael L. Oakes, Attorney At Law Saginaw, MI 48601 Yvonne Ellison/Milliner Restaurants 2811 E. Genesee Phone 989-529-4193 Rite Spot Saginaw, MI 48601 Reflections of U Too E-mail: [email protected] 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 1-888-886-5711 Louise McKinnie, Owner Financial www.oakeslawgroup.com 2103 Sheridan Ave. 989-754-6001 Saginaw, Michigan 48601 City of Saginaw Block Grant & Rehab Program Savoy Bar & Grill Auto 989.753.4600 1315 S. Washington Avenue Garber Buick 127 S. Franklin Street Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48607 5925 State Street Sports Barbershop 989-759-1530 Saginaw, MI 48603 1400 W. Genesee 989.754.9660 989.497.4444 Saginaw, Michigan 48602 Saginaw Economic 989-992-2600 Development Corporation Retailers Labadie Olds Shontaye Bibbs GREEKS “R” US 711 S. Euclid Unique Cuts & Massage 1315 S. Washington Avenue, 2203 E. Genesee Bay City, MI 48706 1502 Court Street Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 Terry Reed Saginaw, MI 48602 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 Sales Professional 989-327-2338 989-759-1395 [email protected] 989-667-2000 Ext. 341 [email protected] Direct 989-460-0341 Unique Cuts II Shoe Repair Fax 989-667-0103 3125 E. Holland Team One Credit Union Morgans Shoe Repair 520 Hayden Street 308 Federal Ave. E-mail [email protected] Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48607 Website www.labadieauto.com 989-327-2338 Saginaw, MI 48607 989.754.6575 989-754-6155 888.288.3261 McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. Cleaning Services 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Best Choice Florists Tax Services Leon V. Washington Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning Erika’s Flowers Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Sales & Leasing Professional 989-316-8327 214 Federal Ave. Service/ERO e-file 989-790-5155 [email protected] Saginaw, MI 48607 2127 Ledyard [email protected] 989-755-9330 Saginaw, MI 48601 Community Centers and Services www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com Business 989-443-0115 Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln First Ward Community Services Fax 989-752-1467 4201 Bay Road 1410 N. 12th Street Food & Dining [email protected] Saginaw, MI 48603 Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Spencer’s Route 46 Parys Liddell 989-753-0411 Spence Dambro Township Goverment Sales Consultant-Lincoln Certified Proprietor Buena Vista Charter Township Representative 5530 Gratiot Dexter A. Mitchell 989.792.2453 Saginaw, MI 48638 Township Manager 989-793-3400 1160 S. Outer Dr. www.spencersfinefood.com Auto Detail Saginaw, MI 48601 Morningstar Auto Detail Shop The Michigan Banner Appreciates ALL Funeral Homes 306 East Remington Street of Our Advertisers! Deisler Funeral Home Saginaw, MI 48601 2233 Hemmeter Rd. 989-482-6505 Saginaw, MI 48603 www.MorningStarDetail.com 989.799.1151 Advertisers Are Talking 24/7 Around The Great Lakes Bay Region And Beyond @ www.themichiganbanner.com! To Join The Conversation Contact The Sales Staff at 989.753.3475, or the [email protected].

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 15 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Health “Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing” Give the Gift of Life… Saginaw - Michigan Blood is encouraging As a special thank you, Dow Diamond Donor Center the community to give the gift of life this holiday Michigan Blood is providing 825 E. Main St., Midland season by donating blood. Donations from a free Fandango movie voucher Thursday, Jan. 1 – 7:30 a.m. volunteer blood donors help save lives. to anyone who attempts to to 3 p.m. Two years ago, 11-year-old Bree Town was donate during its upcoming Midland Donor Center diagnosed with leukemia. Throughout her treatment, holiday special event. The MidMichigan Medical she received more than 100 transfusions, each Fandango movie vouchers Center-Midland one possible because of generous Michigan can be redeemed online for a 4005 Orchard Dr., Midland Blood donors. movie ticket at most theaters Friday, Jan. 2 – 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “When doctors said I had leukemia I got a across the state. Any healthy person 17 or bunch of blood transfusions,” Town said. “In The special event will take older (or 16 with parental consent) February, I had a marrow transplant and more place at the following locations who weighs at least 110 pounds blood, but now I’m cancer-free. Thank you in the Great Lakes Bay Region: may be eligible to donate. Michigan Blood donors.” Saginaw Donor Center Blood donors should bring Michigan Blood, along with the Town family, 1771 Tittabawassee Rd., photo ID. To schedule an are asking residents in the Great Lakes Bay Thursday, Jan. 1 – 8 a.m. to appointment, individuals can Region to give from the heart this holiday 3:30 p.m. call 1-866-MIBLOOD or visit season by donating blood at a Michigan Blood Friday, Jan. 2 – 8 a.m. to Bree Town www.miblood.org. donor center. 3:30 p.m.

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 16 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Health Commentary: Violence Can Affect Anyone often try to cope with their traumatic experiences of homicides at 475, 000 is still unacceptably by adopting risky behaviors such as using tobacco, high, this represents a reduction of 16% alcohol and drugs, as well as engaging in since 2000; in high-income countries this unsafe sex. decrease is even greater at 39%. In this regard too, violence can be a driver No country can rest on its laurels of early death and lifelong ill health. When we put these health consequences Still, much more needs to be done. The Global into perspective taking into account the large status report reviewed implementation of 18 number of people affected, we start lifting the “best buy” violence prevention programs, a veil on the enormity of the issue. dozen laws that are relevant for violence For example, one fifth of girls have been sexually abused; one quarter of children have prevention, and a number of services for suffered physical abuse; and one third of women victims of violence that every country should have experienced, at some point in their lifetimes, have in place. physical and/or sexual violence by a partner. It found, for example, that only a third of Violence is predictable and preventable countries are implementing each of the 18 Violence can be effectively tackled by public prevention programs, such as life skills health efforts quite similar to those used to development to prevent youth violence, education control disease. We need not, however, be fatalistic about for parents to prevent child maltreatment, and violence: it is both predictable and preventable. support to caregivers to prevent elder abuse. Dr. Etienne Krug While working for the United States Centers The report also found that while most “Violence can be effectively tackled by public for Disease Control and Prevention, it became countries have violence prevention legislation health efforts quite similar to those used to clear to me that violence can be effectively tackled in place, only half of countries report that these control disease. “ Dr. Etienne Krug, Director, by public health efforts quite similar to those laws – against, for example, rape, domestic Management of NCDs, Disability, Violence used to control disease. violence, weapons in schools, elder abuse and Injury Prevention In 2002 WHO issued the first ever "World – are fully enforced. report on violence and health", which even today Finally, while it is widely recognized By Dr. Etienne Krug remains among WHO’s “best sellers”. More recently we embarked on assessing that mental health services for victims of U.N. - While working as a medical doctor how the recommendations of this report have violence are essential to reduce the long-term in El Salvador, Mozambique, Nicaragua and been implemented around the world, an effort consequences of violence – including the risk Sudan, I saw first-hand the devastating impact which has led to the "Global status report on of becoming a perpetrator of violence – less of violence and its destruction on families violence prevention 2014". than half of the countries have such and communities. The report describes the current state of services in place. Although war was raging in these countries interpersonal violence prevention related to WHO has played at the time, many patients I treated in rural child maltreatment, youth violence, intimate a role in supporting countries to strengthen hospitals were children who were victims of partner and sexual violence, and elder abuse, women beaten by their partners, young abuse. Data from 133 countries (88% of the their response to violence. We have come a long boys injured in fights, or older people abandoned world population) were collected and analyzed. way since the late 1990s. by their families. Homicides are decreasing globally I hope that this new report, adoption of I also saw first-hand examples of the enormous I am encouraged by the report’s findings: the recent World Health Assembly resolution, impact such violence has on the health sector for instance, violence is now talked about in current efforts toward developing a global which devoted a significant amount of time and many countries as a public health problem. resources responding to its consequences. Violence prevention programs, laws and action plan, and ongoing discussion around Lifelong ill health services for victims are being developed the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals Violence ripples well beyond physical harm. and implemented in an increasing number It causes depression, anxiety and other mental will help boost national and international health disorders. of countries. violence prevention efforts to a new level. The statistics are moving in the right It also contributes to cancer, heart disease, Source: http://www.who.int/ stroke and HIV/AIDS because victims of violence direction. Although the annual global number 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 17 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Frequently Asked Questions About Cell Phones and Your Health W.A. - Most of us depend on cell phones tumor. One type is called an acoustic neuroma every day. Some people wonder if cell phones (“ah-COOS-tik nur-OH-ma”). This type of tumor can cause health problems. Here’s what you grows on the nerve that connects the ear to the should know about cell phones and your health. brain. It doesn’t cause cancer, but it may lead Can using a cell phone cause cancer? to other health problems, like hearing loss. • There is no scientific evidence that provides Another type scientists are looking into is a definite answer to that question. called a glioma (“glee-OH-ma”). This is a tumor • Some organizations recommend caution found in the brain or central nervous system of in cell phone use. More research is needed the body. before we know if using cell phones causes Why has the information on this page health effects. been updated? Do cell phones give off (emit) radiation? CDC has not changed its position on health • Yes – cell phones and cordless phones use effects associated with the use of cell phones. radiofrequency radiation (RF) to send signals. The agency updated these cell phone FAQs RF is different from other types of radiation in June 2014 as part of efforts to ensure that (like x-rays) that we know can be harmful. health information for the public followed • We won’t know for sure if RF radiation best practices, including the use of plain, from cell phones can cause health problems easy-to-understand, language. years later. During this process, revisions were introduced • The International Agency for Research on which inadvertently led some visitors to the • Use speaker-phone more often. Cancer (IARC) has classified RF radiation as a web page to believe that a change in position • In the past, RF interfered with the opera- “possible human carcinogen.” (A carcinogen had occurred. The corrected FAQs are now tion of some pacemakers. If you have a is an agent that causes cancer.) available on this page. pacemaker and are concerned about how your Should people stop using cell phones? CDC announces changes in public health cell phone use may affect it, contact your health • At this time we do not have the science policy and recommendations through publication care provider. in the peer-reviewed literature, usually to link health problems to cell phone use. What research is being done to learn more accompanied by outreach to partners and a • Scientific studies are underway to determine about cell phones and health? media announcement. whether cell phone use may cause health effects. Scientists are continuing to study the possible We apologize for any confusion that resulted • It is also important to consider the benefits health effects of cell phone use. For example, from our efforts to ensure that agency information of cell phones. Their use can be valuable in the World Health Organization (WHO) is currently is presented in easy-to-understand language. an urgent or emergency situation – and even looking into how cell phones may affect: Where can I get more information about save lives. • Some types of tumors (a lump or growth) cell phones and health? If you are worried about cell phone use, • Our eyes For more information, visit The Federal follow the tips below. • Sleep Communications Commission, World Health Cell phone tips • Memory Organization and The Food and Drug Administration. To reduce radio frequency radiation near • Headaches Source: www.cdc.gov your body: Acoustic Neuroma • Get a hands-free headset that connects Scientists are looking into a possible link directly to your phone. between cell phone use and certain types of

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 19 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Great Lakes Bay Region Students Give Area Students a Brighter Future University Center, MI - Students their time and resources to help others from high schools across the Great in the Saginaw County community.” Lakes Bay Region and from Saginaw In years past, Youth Leadership Valley State University made the Institute students have wrapped holidays a little brighter for children and delivered gifts to families who participate in after school selected through United Way’s programs at Saginaw’s First Ward adopt-a-family program. Community Center. The Great Lakes Bay Regional The students in the Great Lakes Youth Leadership Institute is a Bay Regional Youth Leadership year-long community outreach Institute have been volunteering at SVSU President Donald Bachand joined high school and SVSU program facilitated by SVSU's First Ward during the school year. students from the Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Office of Diversity Programs, in Institute in distributing gifts to children at Saginaw's First Ward “Since its inception, the Great Community Center. (Photo courtesy SVSU) partnership with the Bridge Center Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership for Racial Harmony. Institute has partnered with United First Ward prior to the holiday season. The initiative pairs 96 high school Way of Saginaw County to help “Not only will the students appreciate students from the region with 35 provide others a happier holiday season,” the generosity of others, they have SVSU mentors. The program pro- said United Way President/CEO, Cherrie enjoyed the time spent working together vides leadership development experi- J. Benchley. and getting to know these young leaders. ence for youth focused on issues re- “This year the students attending the “United Way is thankful for each of lated to the intersection of diversity institute were able to volunteer as mentors these volunteers who have learned what and leadership. and work firsthand with the students at it means to ‘Live United’ and have given How to Survive Science Fair with a Twist Library News Saginaw- On Saturday, January 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center, students and Tie-Dye Journals Program for Tweens parents will learn about the requirements of participating Saginaw - Start the New Year by getting your craft on! in a science fair, and get tips to help them survive the Come out and participate in Tie-Dye Journals on Monday, preparation process. January 26 at 4:30 p.m., at Wickes Library, 1713 Hess. This informative and fun workshop will be lead by Tweens are invited to show off their creativity while making Canika Pugh Owen-Robinson, a local chemist, who has a personal notebook. A small snack will be provided. prepared students for national science competitions for a Pit and Balcony Theatre Presents: Clybourne Park number of years. The fair will conclude with Joel Tacey and his Scienceterific Show that will engage students about the world of science. Date: Feb. 6, 2015 Those in attendance will also qualify for science fair supplies Time: 8 PM and fun door prizes. Phone:(989) 754-6587 Students in grades 4th-8th and a parent don’t want to miss this fun and informative presentation. This event is FREE, but registration is limited. To register, call 989-799-2771 Ext. 1503

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 20 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Community Youth Summit is a Success! “We never imagined that we would “This was one of The upcoming rising exceed our goal.” Evelyn McGovern, the largest events that comedian, Marcus president of Women of Colors. WOC has ever had, McDole, was amazing as which would not have he kept the entire audi- Saginaw - The first "Warm A Child For been possible without torium entertained. Winter" was a great success with over 300 community support. Guest speakers also children receiving coats, hats, gloves, scarfs, The outpouring of help included Saginaw Police and even books at SVRC Industries, Inc., with unexpected Department Officer Pat located at 1000 Tuscola St., in Saginaw, on checks in the mail Brush and Michigan State November 22. from individuals and Trooper Yvonne Brantley. The collaboration between Women of area businesses who also With over 25 volunteers Colors and One Stop Business Center began sent coat donations made L-R: President of Women of Colors, on the day of the event to in September when both felt a need to do everything a reality. Evelyn McGovern, and Anna January help distribute hundreds of Beal with daughters more in the community. The collaboration "We never imagined coats, hats, gloves, scarfs resulted in the community youth summit that we would exceed our goal of 250 and books enabled the "Warm A Child to meet the needs of the youth emotionally, coats for children, and a week before the For Winter" to be successful and operate and “Warm A Child for Winter” coat event we had 450 children registered for smoothly. distribution that would meet the physical Next year, Women of Colors and One coats and the phone kept ringing. needs of the youth. Stop Business Center look forward to The community youth summit pre- “You could not tell the gently used from collaborating in hopes of making the sented before the distribution of the coats the new coats and the smiles on the children summit and coat distribution an annual event included guest speakers Billy Strawter, Jr., faces were priceless," said Evelyn McGovern, to warm twice as many children inside president and owner president of Women and out. of EnviCare of Colors, (WOC). The sponsors of the event included Chemical Bank, Garber Management Consulting, Inc., Vicki Hill, Gospel Group, Paul Mitchell III Trust; Family Midland, MI. Pastor lady, WTLZ/KISS First Credit Union, Senator Ken Horn, Gabriel Martinez, 107.1-FM radio Gil Johnson, president of Saginaw Valley The Connexion personality on Sunday Ford; The Michigan Banner Newspaper, Church, in Saginaw, mornings was the WTLZ/KISS 107.1-FM, Saginaw Valley CEO and founder, Bone & Joint Center; Sunrise Baptist Church, gracious host of the of Teknon Ministries Saginaw Bay Underwriters, Jack's Fruit and GenX-42 event, and worked Market; WKCQ-FM, Sam's Club-Walmart, ministries, and hard to make sure that Meijer; and more. owner of Teknon every child received For more information about Women of Auto. The awesome a coat. Colors, call 989. 737.9286. If you would Vicki Hill, Host presentation by Joyce Harvin from like information about One Stop Business both guest speakers was educational and WTLZ Community Connection recorded Center, located at 1224 Court Street, call motivated the youth and parents. live from the event. 989. 607.1155.

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 21 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Education Spelman College Intercultural Engagement Program Encourages Global Citizenry By Jasmine M. Ellis “However, after hearing that Mr. Mamud started his care center by himself, under a tree, I was amazed, because his center had grown into a school with about eight classrooms, a training space for cosmetologists, and a two-story office and living area.” At that moment, Holmes said she realized she did not need a grand start; she needed only her dream and herself. “Spelman is the CIEE School of Record,” said Dimeji Togunde, Ph.D., who serves as the associate provost for Global Education and professor of International Studies at Spelman. L-R - Spelman students in Peru Kayla Jackson, Renatta “We are the only institution in the United States Landrau, Krislyn Domingue, Breunna Gibbs, Danielle that issues academic transcripts for students who Brackett; and in front Sarah Brokenborough. participated in the CIEE program. Courtesy Photo “Because of that longstanding relationship “My summer was incredibly meaningful,” and mutual commitment to enhance students’ said Johnson. “I learned to appreciate the intercultural development and their global competence, uniqueness of an African-American female living this new partnership with CIEE has become the in Europe. most important strategy for us in meeting the number Jasmine M. Ellis “I learned to apply all of the skills taught to of students projected to study abroad in our Strategic me during my three years at Spelman College to GA - Based on Spelman College’s Strategic Plan and the Quality Enhancement Plan.” real life. In return, I hope to share my experience Plan Priorities, 250 students were expected to have What makes this program unique is its length with others to illustrate it is possible for each a meaningful international experience during the and focus. It is an intensive three credit-bearing individual to step outside of their comfort zone and 2013-2014 academic year. program that runs two weeks. experience something new – to travel abroad.” However, 433 students ended up traveling “Other credit-bearing programs are either four This year the College is adding additional abroad. By providing opportunities for students to to five weeks or a semester,” said Dr. Togunde. “In destinations to the program, expanding it from have a meaningful global experience, Spelman College addition, this provides opportunities for certain majors, four to six locations. reaffirms its mission to produce global citizens. such as STEM students who traditionally had limited The trip to Ghana will be replaced with This past summer, 106 students participated in opportunities, to participate in study abroad.” Amsterdam, Netherlands. The other two new a two-week summer study abroad program through According to Dr. Togunde, STEM students destinations are Barcelona, Spain, and Seoul, a unique partnership between Spelman College and are typically not able to take advantage of study South Korea. the Council on International Education Exchange. abroad due to time constraints and conflicts with The plan this academic year is to have at The Intercultural Engagement Program took other summer plans, such as internships. least 150 students traveling to the six locations place in four locations: Lima, However, the CIEE program – 25 students to each location. Peru; Santo Domingo, Dominican is flexible and short enough, Jasmine M. Ellis, is a political science major Republic; Accra, Ghana; and yet compatible with academic and an intern in the Office of Communications. Lisbon, Portugal. programs in STEM disciplines, English premed major, to make it possible for students Jada Holmes, describes her two to participate. It is also cost- weeks in Accra as “life altering.” effective for many students, While in Ghana, Holmes was including international students. inspired by the Future Leaders Biology major Blair Johnson Underprivileged Care Center spent her summer studying to continue her journey to create abroad in Lisbon, Portugal, her own nonprofit organization, taking classes that “focused something she has struggled on cultural stereotypes and to do. differences between the “At the UCC, I met Billa United States of America Mamud, the founder of Future and Portugal,” she said. Leaders Underprivileged Care Jada Holmes spent two weeks in Ghana. After her trip to Peru, Center,” said Holmes, who was Courtesy Photo Johnson spent time in stirred by Mamud’s story and Berlin, Germany, at The work with the students. Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and “Establishing my own nonprofit is something Inland Fisheries, researching the effect of Spelman students in the Dominican Republic from left I have wanted to do for years, but different people endocrine disruptors on the sexual development to right are Zarinah Mustafa, Nicola Hill and shut down my ideas, and I became discouraged. of amphibians. Nneze Akwiwu. Courtesy Photo 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 22 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper U-M ecologist wins prestigious award for young scientists Ann Arbor —University of Michigan young researchers conducting groundbreaking disease ecologist Chelsea Wood has been life-science research of both fundamental awarded a 2014 Science and SciLifeLab Prize and practical importance to our health for Young Scientists. Her winning essay will and quality of life," said Marcia McNutt, be published online in the journal Science. editor-in-chief of Science. "These early Wood studies the ecology of parasites career awards provide a big career boost and pathogens in marine and freshwater to rising talent when they need it most." ecosystems. She is an assistant professor in the U-M's Wood received a doctorate in Department of Ecology and Evolutionary ecology, evolution and population biology from Biology and a fellow in the Michigan Stanford University in 2013 and a bachelor's Society of Fellows. in ecology and evolutionary biology from Her winning essay, "Environmental Dartmouth College in 2006. Her research change and the ecology of infectious disease," focuses on two fundamental questions. describes her dissertation work, which First, what are the effects of anthropogenic investigated how biodiversity loss can change environmental change on the abundance, the composition of parasite assemblages diversity, distribution and transmission of and patterns of disease transmission. parasites and pathogens? "I'm honored to receive this award, and Second, how can we harness our knowledge I think it reflects growing recognition of Chelsea Wood of the ecological dimensions of disease the importance of ecological processes in categories: cell and developmental biology, transmission to alleviate human disease the transmission of infectious diseases," genomics and proteomics, environment, burdens in the developing world? Wood said. and translational medicine. She addresses these questions with The Science and SciLifeLab Prize for Young The essays were judged by an independent empirical work in marine and freshwater Scientists recognizes early-career scientists. editorial team organized by Science. Judges ecosystems. Her projects include a large-scale It includes a grand-prize award of $25,000 evaluated the quality of the applicants' study of the parasite assemblages of coral and three "category winner" awards of $3,000. research and their ability to articulate how reef fishes in the central Pacific and a Wood won in the environment category their work contributes to the scientific field. whole-ecosystem experiment in ponds of and will received her prize on Dec. 9 in Winners in each category competed for central California. Stockholm, Sweden. the grand prize. "Despite the strong influence of environment The annual prize is supported by Science The winner of the 2014 grand prize is Liron on many pathogens, considerable uncertainty for Life Laboratory, a Swedish national center Bar-Peled of the Scripps Research Institute, exists as to whether and how anthropogenic for molecular biosciences with a focus on health who entered the cell and developmental environmental change affects disease risk," and environmental research, and the Knut biology category. Simon Johnson of the Wood said. and Alice Wallenberg Foundation in Albert Einstein College of Medicine won "Does loss of biodiversity generally increase collaboration with the journal Science, which in the translational medicine category. Dan or decrease disease agent transmission? As is published by the American Association Dominissini of the University of Chicago won human impacts on ecosystems accumulate for the Advancement of Science, a nonprofit in the genomics and proteomics category. and the perceived threat of zoonotic international science society. The winners were announced today. disease grows, answers to this question are Applicants for this year's award "Science is pleased to partner with urgently needed." submitted a 1,000-word essay in one of four SciLifeLab to recognize the most promising

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Sabrina Beeman-Jackson Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director

31st Parent Conference and Family Engagement Institutes

About Saginaw ISD HS/EHS Claytor Administrative Building Partnerships play a Established in 1965, Head Start promotes 3200 Perkins Street * Saginaw MI 48601 central role in the school readiness for children, ages three to 989.752.2193 * 989.921.7146 Fax Head Start model. five, in low-income families by offering NHSA’s annual educational, nutritional, health, social and Office Hours: Parent Conference other services. Monday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM and Family Head Start programs promote school Tuesday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM Engagement readiness by enhancing the social and Wednesday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM Institutes is the only cognitive development of children through Thursday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM national event that the provision of educational, health, nutritional, Saturday: Closed focuses on how social and other services to enrolled children Sunday: Closed communities, and families. parents, families, and Head Start Early Head Start, launched in 1995, For additional information concerning program staff can best partner to provides support to low-income infants, Saginaw ISD Head Start visit: promote both parent and family toddlers, pregnant women and their families. www.saginawheadstart.org. engagement and children’s learning EHS programs enhance children’s physical, and development. Visit www.nhsa.org social, emotional, and intellectual development; Source: www.saginawheadstart.org for conference details and registration. 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.

“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.”

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 24 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Why Children are Not Little Adults, Take Two By Lisa Lambert Many of these ideas became familiar to as inpatient and outpatient and call it a day as others – providers, funders, state agency staff many private insurers do, instead of reimbursing “Children are not little adults,” I said at a and educators. At meetings, I often heard treatments that work better for children. recent meeting. “They go home to families, not others articulate them so I didn’t have to. Now, However, there is one place where I still their own apartments. They go to school; they fast forward to today. don’t have to remind folks that children are are not employed. And when they have mental Today, we are having discussions about not little adults. health problems, it’s episodic, not chronic.” health homes and integrated care. That is any table where pediatricians sit. I haven’t had to say that children are not We’ve expanded our understanding to Like parents, they see children change and little adults for quite some time, but I find I am recognize that children and youth who have grow each year. Like parents, they encounter saying it a lot lately. experienced trauma or have co-occurring medical the many systems; child welfare, education, When I first began this work, there was a or substance use needs should be included when juvenile justice, and child care that they need wonderful paper written by Trina Osher, who talking about children with mental health needs. to communicate to and coordinate with. was then the policy director at the Federation Yet, I find I am reminding people once In a 2010 policy statement on family-centered of Families for Children’s Mental Health, called again that children are not little adults. Why medical homes, several well-known pediatricians “Why Children Are Not Little Adults.” (Visit is that, exactly? outlined the issues that are unique to children iffcmh.org to read.) It was targeted to managed It’s easier to design new systems, such as and families when designing and providing care. care companies and I quoted it a lot. integrated care, for adults and retrofit children They contrasted them with the needs of We were seeing the beginning of a shift to and youth into them. adults, where the focus is on maintaining health, insurance, including Medicaid, as a primary It’s more efficient to create priorities for the making decisions for oneself and moving funder and designer of treatment and services mental health system overall and say children toward recovery. for children and teens with behavioral health are included as SAMHSA has, instead of making The pediatricians call the unique issues for needs, a shift that continues to this day. children, youth and families a priority all its own. children “The Five D’s.” Here’s a quick recap: It was important that those creating and It’s less trouble to pay for traditional treatment 1. Developmental changes. Children grow approving services understood that what that works, at least sometimes, for adults, such and change and their ability to understand, worked for adults and was appropriate for self-manage and participate grows too. Every them might not work for children. parent knows this well. Treatment and services Children, Trina Osher wrote, “con- should maximize this amazing potential rather tinuously require the support of their parents, than focus on regaining lost skills as with adults. siblings and other family members.” She 2. Dependency. Children are dependent on emphasized that there must be respect for the parents and other adults, they don’t go home to family’s culture and beliefs. their own apartments, remember, which calls for Children have a need not just for food, a collaboration with their family. Coordination clothing and shelter, but for protection, with early childcare and schools is essential. which makes them especially vulnerable. Their This dependency decreases as children grow mental health and physical health needs are older and their autonomy increases, which is intertwined. another developmental change. Courtesy photo SEE P 25 Why Children... 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 25 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

FROM P 24, Why Children 5. Dollars. While overall costs for health Today’s discussions are also groundbreak- 3. Differential epidemiology. Simply put, care for children are small compared for ing. New approaches to care are being pediatricians don’t see many chronic health adults, there are “50 different ways” to pay designed and funded including medical/ conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes for it. The good news is an investment in health homes, integrated care and the possibil- and heart disease in children while they do see children can produce substantial savings over ity of expanding mental health care under a fair amount of obesity, mental health conditions federal mental health parity. a child’s lifetime. and asthma. Big need here for prevention and To make that happen, we need parents and The bottom line is that we are once again care coordination, which are not emphasized pediatricians at the table. I know they will talk seeing the health care system shift. When “Why in the adult world. about what works for children and youth and 4. Demographic patterns. While poverty in Children Are Not Little Adults” was first published, why it’s important to include families. elderly populations has dropped dramatically we were seeing the growth of managed care in I know they will talk about families from in the last 40 years, child poverty is little changed. both private and public, Medicaid, insurance. diverse cultures. I know they will not confuse Poverty and diversity contribute to many children We know that the treatments and services are the needs of children and youth with those of adults. being vulnerable to poor health and poor that available to children, youth and families are And they shouldn’t. We simply can’t afford to. quality of care. often determined by what funders pay for. Source: PPAL.net MSU Scientists Find Way to Boost Healthy Cells During Chemo cells, including hair, nails and lining of the gut,” “Before we can look at using thymine as a said Sophia Lunt, a postdoctoral research possible treatment supplement during chemotherapy, associate who led the study along with Eran we have to know if it has the same effect on Andrechek, a physiology professor at MSU. cancer cells,” Andrechek said. “We want to “Therefore, it’s necessary to understand stop them from growing, not stimulate them.” the differences between normal versus cancer Both Lunt and Andrechek in the College cells if we want to improve cancer therapy while minimizing the harsh side effects.” of Human Medicine hope the next phase of Thymine is made from sugar in the body their research will help answer this question and is necessary to make DNA. The research and also reveal more on what to target in order team wanted to understand how fast-growing to stop cancer cell production. normal cells metabolize sugar and other nutrients “To selectively stop cancer growth while Sophia Lunt is a postdoctoral research associate in the to stimulate growth compared to fast-growing avoiding side effects including hair loss and Department of Physiology at MSU. Courtesy photo cancer cells. vomiting, we need to identify a second target Lansing - It’s well known that chemotherapy They were surprised to discover that when in cancer cells, in addition to PKM2, while helps fight cancer. It’s also known that it wreaks a shared protein, found in both normal and cancer providing normal cells with a supplement like havoc on normal, healthy cells. cells, was removed from the healthy ones, it thymine,” Lunt said. Michigan State University scientists are stopped growth. Matthew Vander Heiden, a cancer researcher closer to discovering a possible way to boost Previous studies have shown that deleting at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, healthy cell production in cancer patients as this protein, known as PKM2, from the cancer also contributed to the study. they receive chemotherapy. cells has no effect on cancer growth. By adding thymine – a natural building block “When we deleted the protein, we found it The research was funded by multiple found in DNA – into normal cells, they found caused healthy cells to stop making DNA,” organizations including the Department of it stimulated gene production and caused them Andrechek said. “But when we added thymine, Defense and National Cancer Institute of the to multiply. they began multiplying and producing DNA again.” National Institutes of Health. The study can be found online in the journal Both researchers view this as a positive step Molecular Cell. in finding ways to boost healthy cell production, “In most cases, cancer patients who receive but indicate that more needs to be known on chemotherapy lose their fast-growing normal the effect thymine might have on cancer cells.

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 27 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” ~ Maya Angelou Inside the ReStore “Seeking to put God’s love into action, they need for their home. They would committed to reducing waste in landfills. Saginaw Habitat for Humanity brings rather see what we have than go to a Instead of throwing it away where it people together to build homes, communities big box store to purchase the item new at ends up in a landfill, throw it our way. and hope.” retail prices. Someone else will buy it and If you haven’t been to the ReStore Saginaw - Donations of furniture and give it a home and use the item for years recently, we invite you to come and take appliances are always needed. They go to come. a look. You never know what you’ll find, like hotcakes. Other donations such as Second, it gives landlords and home- it’s a new store every time. new and used building materials are owners a low-cost option to repairs to The ReStore is located at 315 W. always appreciated. their homes. Holland Ave., and the hours are Tuesday ReStore Saginaw helps us fulfill our Finally, it generates income for Saginaw- to Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday, mission in various ways. First, ReStore Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity’s mission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, Saginaw is the place many go to find what We believe in being environmentally or to donate items call 989.754.9435. NON PROFIT DIRECTORY A. Philip Randolph Institute First Ward Community Center Mobile Medical Response Restoration Community Outreach P.O. Box 1107 1410 N. 12th Street 834 S. Washington Ave. 1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48606 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-753-0411 989.758.2900 (989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880 American Red Cross Email: [email protected] 1232 N. Michigan Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Michigan Banner Outreach Saginaw, MI 48602 5470 Davis Rd. 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw County Business 989-754-8181 Saginaw, MI 48604 Saginaw, MI 48602 & Education Partnership 989-799-9565 989-714-2240 1213 South Washington Ave. CAN Council Saginaw County Saginaw, MI 48601 1311 N. Michigan Avenue Good Neighbors Mission Pit and Balcony Theatre 989.399.0016 Saginaw, MI 48602 1318 Cherry Street 805 N. Hamilton (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48602 Saginaw County Community Action www.cancouncil.org 989-399-9918 www.pitandbalconytheatre.com Agency, Inc. (CAC) 989-754-6587 2824 Perkins Street Circle of Love Health Delivery, Inc. [email protected] Saginaw, MI 48601 1809 Durand Ave. 501 Lapeer Ave. 989-753-7741 Saginaw, MI 48602 Saginaw, MI 48607 Public Libraries of Saginaw The Saginaw Community Foundation 989-754-2377 989-759-6400 Butman-Fish, Hoyt, 1 Tuscola, Suite 100 Emmaus House of Saginaw Houghton-Jones Task Force Wickes & Zauel Libraries Saginaw, MI 48607 733 S. 15th Street 1708 Johnson Street 505 Janes Avenue 989-755-0545 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI Saginaw, MI 48607 Women of Colors 989-755-7538 989-752-1660 989-755-0904 P.O. Box 5525 THE EZEKIEL PROJECT Lighthouse Outreach Center www.saginawlibrary.org Saginaw, MI 48603 [email protected] 808 Janes Street 989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286 P.O. Box 3470 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48605-3470 989-928-9096 Phone: 989-755-1620 Fax: 989-755-4038

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Erika's Flowers 214 Federal Ave Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9330 Spencer’s Restaurant Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5530 Gratiot Road between M-47 & Center Rd. in Saginaw, MI Saturday -10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 989.793.4500 www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com www.spencersroute46.com M-F Open for Lunch 11:30 a.m. Sat. Open at 5 p.m. CLOSED Sun Spencer Dambro, Owner Piano Palooza Proceeds to Benefit Programs for People with Disabilities Midland - Disability Network of Mid-Michigan “We encourage everyone to join us in helping Joe serves on the Board of Directors of (DNMM) announced recently that the annual Piano raise awareness and funding for these vital programs.” the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Palooza fundraiser will take place on Saturday, “We are honored and humbled to have Michelle Midland Community Center, Midland Tomorrow, February 7, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Midland Country and Joe Fabiano as our honorary co-chairs,” said and he is a past board member of the Child Abuse Club in Midland, Michigan. David Emmel, DNMM Executive Director. and Neglect Council of Saginaw County. The fundraising event is an evening of dining, “Michelle and Joe have not only been generous Piano Palooza admission is $85 per person dancing, raffles, auctions, and music showcasing local supporters of Piano Palooza for many years, they are available only by advance reservation by registering piano musicians. Proceeds benefit programs that also champions for numerous civic and charitable online at www.PianoPaloozaIX.eventbrite.com, promote independent living for people with disabilities. programs throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.” or by calling 989.835.4041, or sending an email Michelle and Joe Fabiano, and Christy and Jerry “Christy and Jerry continue to support our request to [email protected]. Corporate and individual Pritchett, will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the fundraiser. organization through their generosity and leadership. sponsorship opportunities are also available. Jerry Pritchett, Past-President of the DNMM “As a longtime member of The Disability Board of Directors expressed, “My wife, Christy, Network Board of Directors, our organization and I are pleased that our friends Michelle and Joe and our development efforts have benefited greatly Fabiano have agreed to join us as honorary co-chairs from Jerry’s leadership.” of the ninth annual Piano Palooza. Michelle Fabiano was a court-appointed Special “We thank them for their time and commitment Advocate for abused and neglected children in to making a difference in the lives of others. We Saginaw County. are looking forward to another fun and rewarding She currently serves on the Board of the Midland event on February 7.” Center for the Arts Matrix Committee and she is “Michelle and I are privileged to serve as the an active volunteer with Midland Public Schools honorary co-chairs of Piano Palooza,” said Joe Fabiano. and Blessed Sacrament. “Disability Network’s services have a direct impact Joe Fabiano is the principal of Fabiano Brothers, on independence for people with disabilities in Inc., one of the largest beer and wine distributorships L-R Joe Fabiano, Michelle Fabiano, Christy our communities. in the Midwest. Pritchett, Jerry Pritchett

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 29 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Praise Connections & Life A New Day is Dawning By Pastor Kareem Bowen the workers completed the wall in a record 52 In my secular profession as a sports man- days because the people had a mind to work! ager, I have traveled the world and have (Nehemiah 4:6). seen cities that seemingly were in total We are living out a modern day Jerusalem desolation, almost at the point of total ruin; experience. The enemy has invaded our city, rise again from the ashes like the Phoenix. he has overthrown our authorities, and he has torn I have seen economies that were bleak down the walls of our city! We must respond and dismal, be revitalized by the ingenuity accordingly or the city that we love will be of its youth working in partnership with the totally destroyed. Where are our Nehemiah's? elders of that community. God has called me to be both a Joshua and A very familiar African adage says, "It a Nehemiah to the city of Saginaw! It is time takes a village to raise a child", but I might to possess the land and rebuild the walls! also add that it takes a community of believers, As the founding pastor of the Potter's Touch who are empowered and informed citizens, International Ministries, He has called me to to raise a nation. build a ministry, not yet another church in a I believe we have what it takes in the city city filled with churches. of Saginaw to make change happen. But we must Pastor Kareem Bowen The key difference between a church and first be like the children of Israel in Nehemiah's Saginaw - What do you do when the walls a ministry are as follow: churches are there to day; we MUST have a mind to work! Nothing of a city that you love go up in flames? How meet the religious needs of the community, worth having comes easy. do you do when the city of your youth is at risk whereas a ministry meets the spiritual needs When I think of Saginaw, I think of future of total desolation? You stand up and be counted! of the people! greatness! I think of a city that has the potential This very example of bravery is shown to us Churches have more money in their accounts to be alive and thrive. in the bible in the book of Nehemiah chapter 1. than they know what to do with, whereas a It is a community where the church takes Nehemiah who serves as the cup bearer ministry has more needs to fill than money central stage on tackling the social needs and for the king, a prestigious position, hears that available to do so! Churches build buildings, welfare of its community. the walls of his beloved city, Jerusalem, had whereas ministries build people! It is a community where the role models been burned down and lay in ruin. Nehemiah Lastly and most important, churches open are not all athletes and movie stars, but they took leave from his job to return home to assess for people to come in and be a part of their are working mothers and fathers who work the situation of his city. "Bless Me Club", whereas ministries come in well-paying 9 to 5 jobs to put food on the After taking an assessment of the damage, to hear from God; receive their marching table for their children. Nehemiah encouraged its citizens to put forth orders, roll up their sleeves to go out of the A community with churches who understand their honest, hardest, most earnest effort to four walls of the church and meet the needs the integrity of the gospel must be held intact rebuild the walls of the city of Jerusalem. It was of its people! by pastors and church leaders who understand not an easy task, but we all know that when In the city of Saginaw we don't need another that there is a requirement by God and an there is a will there is always a way. church! In fact we need to destroy and tear down expectation by man to display a standard of As the story continues we find that Nehemiah some of these useless relics and in their places excellence in holiness. armed the workers with tools to rebuild in one resurrect ministries that will touch someone's heart I, like all of black America am tired of hand and in the other hand weapons to protect and make an impact! our young men being beaten and killed at their families as they worked. Impressions are temporary, but an Impact the hands of white America and our This was a radical concept. It's time to get is everlasting! I don't believe the city of Saginaw police departments; which are supposed radical in our thinking Saginaw! Nehemiah and is Sagnasty! I believe our city is Sagin-awesome! to protect and serve. See P 30, A New Day... 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 30 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

FROM P 29 - A New Day... One of the key things that God has called me We have had decades of hollering and However, I am equally dismayed by the fact that to achieve as a pastor is to make sure that every screaming over the pulpit and have grown our own African American youth are snuffing single person realizes that they have potential. none the wiser. out the lives of other African American youth. They have value, and they are necessary for It is time for us to teach God's Word so that When are we going to stand up against this the betterment of our society. There are no big we can show ourselves approved unto God, modern day genocide? I'm all for protesting I's and little U's in the Kingdom of God! rightly dividing The Word of Truth. If knowledge against police brutality, but it's also time for It's time out for religious jargon, and it's time is power, then ignorance is dangerous! Saginaw us to protest against black on black brutality! for us to speak plainly to the people of what God is not hopeless. It is full of hope! There are Have we not learned anything from our years speaks. Most people don't have a problem with young, innovative, visionary leaders that of suffering and persecution? We are truly better God, but rather with the vessels that carry God's believe that we can bring the change that is together! It's time to turn over the shackles of Word. It's time for a new standard! necessary to our city. our past back to the slave holders; letting them The New Testament church is an evangelism Get ready! Get ready! Get ready! A new know once and for all we will not be slaves! Not church. We have to get back to the basics; back day is dawning because there is a remnant of physically, nor emotionally, nor economically. to loving, caring, and meeting the needs of Believers who have a mind to work! We have successfully removed the chains the people. Pastor Kareem Bowen is senior pastor at and feathers from my/ our ankles and hands, Churches are no longer a place solely for The Potters Touch Ministries located at only to replace them with blinders and vice grips worship; they must also meet the daily demands 1402 North 6th Street, in Saginaw, 989.755.9406, on our minds. We need a mind to work! We of our community: this means we must provide facebook.com/The Potters Touch need fewer breeders (men who are able to useful programming, mentoring programs, have babies and not take care of them) and food and utility assistance programs, and more more leaders! than anything else sound teaching. Planning for the Future the opportunity to help families plan in advance is a peaceful and serene environment for family for the unexpected or at the time of need. visiting the year-round. My primary location is Oakwood Memorial Roselawn Memorial Gardens was founded Mausoleum, 5950 Gratiot Rd., Saginaw. However, in 1923, and is unique in that it has an indoor I do assist families at the other Saginaw and outdoor mausoleum. There are also multiple mausoleum locations of: Roselawn Memorial gardens for ground burials, including an honor Gardens, 950 N. Center, which has a second garden, and a chapel for full memorial or entrance on Gratiot, and Eastlawn Memorial committal services. Gardens & Mausoleum, 7475 E. Holland Rd. Eastlawn Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum Each of the sites have unique qualities. was founded in 1961, and has an outdoor The three level Oakwood Mausoleum was Grace Kemp mausoleum, and multiple gardens for burials and built in the 1920’s. Several additions have been Saginaw - As a life-long resident of Saginaw, added that includes two private estate rooms a chapel for full memorial or committal services. I have enjoyed serving my community as an to accommodate generations of a single family. I look forward to assisting your family, educator and a social worker during the past The location also has single and companion and can be contacted at the office at 989.792.2961, 18 years. or by cell at 989.714.5030. I now serve the community in a different crypts and niches for cremated remains. position as a family service counselor for There are also three chapels on site for full cemeteries. I enjoy my position because I have memorial or committal services. The location 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 31 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

Jacob’s Ladder New Life Baptist Church Transforming Life Ministries Saginaw Pastor Dempsey Allen Pastor Rufus Bradley Pastor William Brown 1926 Fairfield Street 1401 Janes St. 3024 South Washington Avenue Bethel AME Church Saginaw, MI 48602 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601-4353 Pastor P. David Saunders 989-799-6601 (989) 753-1151 (989) 754-9573 535 Cathay St. Saginaw, MI 48601 Life In Christ Ministries New Mt Calvary Baptist Church True Vine Baptist Church (989) 755-7011 Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. Pastor Robert E. Donald Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2915 S. Washington Ave. 3610 Russell St. 2930 Janes Street Bread of Life Harvest Center Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 989-752-2837 989.754.0801 989-752-0751 3726 Fortune Blvd. [email protected] Saginaw, MI 48603 Ninth Street Community Church Victorious Believers Ministries Church (989) 790-7933 Messiah Missionary Baptist Church Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Rev. Christopher V. Pryor 2615 Williamson Road Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 624 S. Outer Dr. Christ Disciples Baptist Saginaw, MI 48601 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI Pastor Eddie Benson Pastor Otis Washington Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-7692 3317 Lapeer Street Phone: 989-777-2636 989-752-7366 Saginaw, MI 48601 Fax: 989-777-2640 Wolverine Baptist State Convention (989) 754-2444 Email: [email protected] Prince of Peace Baptist Church 615 S. Jefferson Ave. Website: www.Messiahsag.org 825 North 24th Street Saginaw, MI 48607 Christ Fellowship MBC Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Robert Davis Mt. Olive Baptist Church 989.754.2841 World Outreach Campus of 818 N. Washington Ave. Pastor Marvin T. Smith Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr. Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Saginaw, MI 48601 1114 N. 6th Street Resurrection Life Ministries Church Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. (989) 754-4435 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Carolyn L. Wilkins Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-8064 2320 Sheridan Avenue Corinthian Baptist Church (989) 752-7957 Pastor Roy L. Manning Saginaw, MI 48601 th New Beginning Christian Church 989.754.9466 104 S. 10 St. Reverend Dr. Willie F. Casey Zion Missionary Baptist Church Saginaw, MI 48601 1016 Sherman Road Pastor Rodrick Smith (989) 754-1820 St. Paul Baptist Saginaw, MI 48604 Pastor Vincent D. McMillon 721 Johnson 989-754-2963 120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48607 Faith Harvest Church Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-9621 Bishop Ronald E. Chipp New Beginnings Life Changing (989) 752-5023 Faith Harvest Church Ministries 1734 N. Mason Pastor Otis Dickens Saginaw Valley Community Saginaw, MI 48602 2312 S. Washington Ave. Pastor Richard Sayad (989) 799-4200 Saginaw, MI 48601 3660 Hermansau Website: www.faithharvestministry.org (989) 755-3650 Saginaw, MI 48603 E-mail: [email protected] (989) 752-4769 Greater Freewill Missionary New Birth Missionary Baptist Pastor Larry D. Camel St. Lukes CME Church Grace Chapel Church 1418 S. Warren 1121 Tuscola Pastor James Nelson Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48607 2202 Janes Ave. (989) 755-6604 (989) 755-0351 Saginaw, MI 48601 989.755.3212 The Potters Touch Ministries New Covenant Christian Center Pastor Kareem J. Bowen Greater Williams Temple Pastor Ron Frierson 1402 North 6th Street Bishop H.J. Williams 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 48601 608 Remington Saginaw, MI 989.755.9406 Saginaw, MI 48601 752-8485 Facebook.com/The Potters Touch (989) 755-5291

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 32 The Michigan Banner January 1, 2015 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Duro-Last Inc. Unveils New Technology in Largest Company Investment Buena Vista Township, MI - Duro-Last The Company headquarters are located at Inc. recently unveiled a new PVC extruder, 525 W. Morley Drive in Buena Vista Township. which makes roofing membranes at an event The company employs more than 700 in Buena Vista Township. people across the United States and in Company officials said Duro-Last is Canada, and expects this investment to lead the only company in the world to have to job creation. this technology, and is the world's largest The project started about a year and a L-R - Desmond Bibbs, Branch Manager, PNC Bank, manufacturer of custom prefabricated, half ago, though conversations began about Jason Tunney, General Counsel and Executive Vice President at Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. BV Trustees thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems, two years ago, Hollingsworth said. Cheryl Merrill, Bruce McKinney, and Dwayne Parker, according to a company news release. BV Township Supv. Photo Courtesy (Cheryl Merrill) Heavenly Realm Adult Foster Care Receives New Vehicle Saginaw – Heavenly Realm Adult Foster Care recently received a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse from state and local agencies. The foster care business has a 24 hour schedule and the van will help the employees to and from work. “I have low income employees to start with me that does not have transportation and then we have a late shift, STARS is L-R Alexis Thomas, Success Coach, SCBEP, Betty Holmes, Owner of Heavenly Realm,Kathy Conklin Betty Holmes, owner of Heavenly Realm Foster not open during the late hours,” said Betty Executive Director of SCBEP, and Rita Truss, Care Home with Denise Brewer, an employee. Holmes, owner of Heavenly Realm. Director of Human Services for State of Michigan. Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Opportunities to Get Healthy with Covenant HealthCare in 2015! Covenant Cancer Care Center Offers through exercise. For registration or more information on ways to successfully quit Exercise Classes for Beginners information, please call 989.583.5140 or smoking and check their lung health status Saginaw - Cancer patients are invited 989.583.5242. with on-site respiratory screening tools. to join Covenant for group exercise classes. Free Smoking Cessation Classes for During the event, the community is also These classes feature a high ratio of the Community welcome to sign up for free smoking cessation instructors-to-patients in an environment Smokers can make it their New Year’s classes or to get a personalized plan. allowing participants to feel safe. Resolution to be tobacco-free. Covenant All classes smoking cessation classes The Exercise Specialist will create a is offering a free informational seminar will be held at Covenant HealthCare Mackinaw custom program for anyone interested in on ways to quit smoking Thursday, January 8, (5400 Mackinaw (at Tittabawassee) Saginaw, the group training sessions. Classes start 2015 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Covenant MI 48604) in the Lower Level Conference January 2015 at Covenant HealthCare HealthCare Mackinaw (5400 Mackinaw Room. Space is limited. RSVP today by Mackinaw (5400 Mackinaw (at Tittabawassee) (at Tittabawassee) Saginaw, MI 48604) in calling 1.866.COVENANT. (1.866.268.3626). Saginaw, MI 48604). Interested participants the Lower Level Conference Room. All classes are free of charge and open to must pre register to attend, and the cost is The Covenant team of Dr. Binu Malhotra the public. just $20 for 16 classes. and Covenant Respiratory Therapy staff The goal of the program is for patients will discuss the importance of living a to have fun, get fit, and support each other tobacco-free life. Participants can gather 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com January 1, 2015 The Michigan Banner Page 33 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

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